The Tessa Randolph Collection, Books 1-3 by Paula Lester (good short books .TXT) 📕

Blade gave me years ago to smooth things over for you and Silas.”

Excitement spiked in Tessa’s chest. Cheryl had alluded to the fact that she’d been given a gift from the Grim Reaper but refused to say what it was. “What does that mean?”

“I cleared your and Silas’s involvement in the murder case from the minds of the officers and those involved.”

Tessa’s jaw dropped. “Wait. You can wipe people’s memories?”

Cheryl grinned. “Yes.”

“Wow. That’s so cool.” Tessa mulled it over for a minute, considering how that gift could really come in handy for a reaper agency. Then a thought occurred to her, and her eyes widened. “Wait, did you ever use that on me?”

Cheryl’s eyebrows twitched upward a fraction, but she didn’t answer. Instead, she said, “I considered letting Mrs. Green remember what she heard and saw but that would likely have landed her in a psych ward. I’d rather see her in jail for murdering two people, so I wiped her memory too.”

“Mom . . .” Tessa’s tone was suspicious.

“What?” Cheryl wore an innocent look. “Wouldn’t you like to thank me? I couldn’t have our new reaper starting out in hot water with the local police department.”

Tessa heard a car door close. A glance outside revealed that Silas was on his way inside.

Cheryl finally pushed away the papers and faced her daughter. “And the only hot water you’re in now, Theresa, is with me.”

“What? Why am I in trouble with you?” Tessa wondered if Pepper had done something destructive in the house. Of course, she was going to have to find somewhere else to live soon because it was already up for sale, and Tessa couldn’t have Pepper at the apartment anymore. Silas was looking for a new place too.

“Because you haven’t bothered to introduce me to your new boyfriend,” Cheryl said with a smile.

Tessa barked out a laugh as Silas came through the door. He looked handsome and ready to tackle his new life. “Well, let’s fix that, shall we?”

Also By Christine Zane Thomas

WITCHING HOUR STARRING 40 year old witch Constance Campbell

Book 1: Midlife Curses

Book 2: Never Been Hexed

Book 3: Must Love Charms

Book 4: You’ve Got Spells

Tessa Randolph Cozy Mysteries written with Paula Lester

Grim and Bear It

The Scythe’s Secrets

Reap What She Sows

Foodie File Mysteries starring Allie Treadwell

The Salty Taste of Murder

A Choice Cocktail of Death

A Juicy Morsel of Jealousy

The Bitter Bite of Betrayal

Comics and Coffee Case Files starring Kirby Jackson and Gambit

Book 1: Marvels, Mochas, and Murder

Book 2: Lattes and Lies

Book 3: Cold Brew Catastrophe

Book 4: Decaf Deceit

About Christine Zane Thomas

CHRISTINE ZANE THOMAS is the pen name of a husband and wife team. A shared love of mystery and sleuths spurred the creation of their own mysterious writer alter-ego.

While not writing, they can be found in northwest Florida with their two children, their dachshund Queenie, and schnauzer Tinker Bell. When not at home, their love of food takes them all around the South. Sometimes they sprinkle in a trip to Disney World. Food and Wine is their favorite season.

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Beachside Books Magical Cozy Mysteries

(Co-Authored with Lisa B. Thomas)

Pasta, Pirates and Poison

Apples, Actors and Axes

Grits, Gamblers and Grudges

Candy, Carpenters and Candlesticks

Meatballs, Mistletoe and Murder

Honey, Hearts and Homicide

Crystal Springs Cozy Witch Mysteries

(Co-Authored with M.E. Harmon)

A Witch Too Late

Dead Witch Talking (novella)

A Witch Too Hot

A Witch Too Bright

A Witch Too Dead

A Witch Too Frozen

A Witch Too Soon

Cruise Ship Cozy Mysteries

(Co-Authored with M.E. Harmon)

Cruising for a Bruising

Angling for a Strangling

Yearning for a Burning

Tessa Randolph Grim Reaper Cozy Mysteries

(Co-Authored with Christine Zane Thomas)

Grim and Bear It

The Scythe’s Secrets

Reap What She Sows

Sunnyside Retired Witches Community Mysteries

Ghostly Trails (prequel novella)

A Bottle Full of Djinn

Loony Town

Mummy Issues

Clairvoyant Clues

Boss Blues

Engine Repairs

Wedding Whack

Sunnyside Magical Bakery Cozy Mysteries

Sugar Skulls and Suspects

Superior Bay Witch Doctor Mysteries

Witch Doggone Killer?

The Affairs of Witches

Witch Way Out? (Coming Soon)

Paranormal Posterity Series: Paranormal Women’s Fiction Cozy Mysteries

Plucked