Bøker av Polly Holmes

Winning a luxury spa weekend away is every witch's dream. But when murder crashes the party, guess who's saving the day?Winning Witch Weekly's contest was the last thing I expected, but who'd say no to a weekend at the lavish Breawood Manor? With my boyfriend away, it was Jordi, my bestie, who scored the plus-one. We were ready for luxury, but not for the twist that awaited us.Our seemingly devoted maid? A secret agent from PAWS Police Academy for Witches and Shifters, there to recruit me to help uncover the owner's secrets and the manor's mysterious return to grace. Me, a murder-solving novice, now thrust into the heart of a mystery.The shocker? Jordi finding the manor's playboy gardener dead in the spa. Suddenly, our dream weekend turned into a high-stakes whodunit. With suspects galore and clues scarce, we were racing against the clock. Could we unmask the killer before our ruse unravelled? Or would our sleuthing land us in hot water?Maid for Murder is the prequel novella to the new paranormal cozy mystery series, PAWS - Police Agency for Witches and Shifters, a spinoff from the popular Melting Pot Café Mysteries. If you like witty witches, supernatural trickery sprinkled with pampered drama, you'll love Maid for Murder.

From bestselling and multi-award-winning paranormal romance author Polly Holmes comes the fifth book in the steamy, edge-of-your-seat, five-book series, The Well Watchers of Breckin River.For a woman determined to find her missing mother, the secrets of her past lead them both into dangerous territory.Diane Nolan thought she'd hit rock bottom when she was forced to move back home with her mother. She never imagines going home early will turn her world upside down, but the moment she steps into the tattered remnants of her family home, life as Diane knows it is about to change forever. They're looking for something-something worth killing for.With no sign of her mother, except for a strange phone call mentioning the Emerald Pearl and finding something called the Well Watchers, Diane is tasked with keeping the pearl safe and out of the hands of the Viridian Society.Lincoln Ryner has enough on his plate after the exam scandal threatens his position at university. When he finds beautiful, shivering Diane hiding in his old family treehouse during a storm, he knows he has to help her, no matter the cost.Torn between wanting to go after her mother and keeping her promise, Diane teams up with Lincoln to find the answers she needs. With danger lurking and the Viridian Society on the war path, can they find the truth in her family's secrets...without getting killed in the process?

Pumpkin Pies & Potions - Book 1 in The Melting Pot Café SeriesWitches, cats, pumpkin pies and murder!I'm Evelyn Grayson and if you'd told me by the time I was 23, I'd have lost both my parents in a mysterious accident, moved in with the coolest Aunt ever, lived in a magical town, and I was a witch, I would have said you were crazy. Funny thing is, you'd be right. Camille Stenson, the grumpiest woman in Saltwater Cove is set on making this year's Halloween celebrations difficult for everyone, but when she turns up dead and my best friend is on the suspect list, I have no choice but to use all my newfound witches' abilities to find out whodunit and clear her name before another spell is cast. Cupcakes and Cyanide - Book 1 in The Cupcake Capers SeriesWelcome to Ashton Point. One sweet taste could be her last! Charlotte McCorrson has spent her entire life building her business, CC's Simply Cupcakes. The town of Ashton Point is her home and she's garnered a reputation of stellar service and delightful pastries, one nibble at a time. After catering a large town-wide event, the morning newspaper fills Charlotte with an icy sense of dread. The headlines scream Cupcake Killer! and put the blame squarely on CC's Simply Cupcakes. When bodies begin to pile up behind her confectionary goodies, Charlotte must prove that while her cupcakes are delicious, they aren't literally to die for-before she ends up in jail for a crime she didn't commit. If you like sweet culinary delights, witty witches, cheeky talking cats, and fun murder mysteries, then you'll love Polly Holmes' light-hearted cozy mysteries.

The arrival of Hollywood's hottest stars in Saltwater Cove brings more than just excitement - it brings danger.Heartthrob Elliott Malone has arrived to film his next action blockbuster and the town in buzzing with excitement, even me. My best friend Harriet is instantly smitten, and who wouldn't be? Elliot's perfect looks and effortless charm have everyone swooning. However, trouble starts brewing with his leading lady, the notorious Jayla Kennedy, whose diva antics create tension with the locals.Despite my reservations, I find myself as Jayla's personal assistant, trying to manage her outrageous behavior with her chaotic schedule. Meanwhile, Harriet and Elliot are getting closer by the minute, and I can't help but wonder if something more is going on between them.The situation takes a dark turn when Jayla is found dead, and all signs point to Elliot as the killer. I refuse to believe it, and I'm determined to clear his name. Dark magic is lurking in Saltwater Cove, and evil is getting closer by the minute. With Elliot's reputation on the line, and Harriet's heart at stake, I have to act fast to solve the case before it's too late.As I dive deeper into the twisted world of show business, I realize that things are not what they seem. Can I uncover the truth and save the day, or will I become the next victim of this deadly game?If you like witty witches, talking cats, and magical murder mysteries, then step into the fun and flirty romantic paranormal cozy mystery world of the Melting Pot Café series where the spells are flowing, and the adventure is sure to leave you craving more.

Life takes a turn for the worst when a woman discovers her daughter's life is in danger and she is her only hope of survival.When a mysterious phone caller threatens Katie Garcina's and her precious daughter's lives, she's terrified. They demand she return a package belonging to her late husband, but how can she? She never knew it existed.Entrusted with the powers to protect and serve, Katie fears it's connected to her duties as a Well Watcher. When the threats increase, she calls on a good friend for help.For wolf shifter Zac Tanner, protection is his game, but when he failed to protect the one he loved, he closed his heart off to all women. Now he's determined to live out a life of penance alone.He's out of the protection game for good, but when his old mate, Detective Kayden Langford, calls on him to repay a debt, he can't say no, or risk going back on his word, and if nothing else, Zac is a man of his word.Entrusted with protecting Katie and her daughter, Zac is determined to keep them safe at all costs. Nothing prepared him for having Katie wrangle her way into his frozen heart and ignite a passion in him he thought he'd lost forever.With their lives in danger, Zac and Katie must work together to keep her daughter safe and make it out alive so they can have a second chance at love.¿From bestselling and multi-award-winning paranormal romance author Polly Holmes comes the fourth book in the steamy, edge-of-your-seat, five-book series, The Well Watchers of Breckin River.

For a woman determined to solve a century-old mystery, unraveling its secret could lead to an untimely death.Breckin River Librarian, Lily Keegan discovers a dragon-shaped, jeweled pendant with a ruby center hidden in a 12th century book. Against her best friend's advice, she wears the pendant. It sets in motion a string of life-threatening near misses, convincing Lily it's the century-old Cursed Dragon.Fireman and Thor lookalike, Brayden Fletcher makes split-second decisions every day of his life. Traumatized by a death in a house fire he couldn't prevent, Brayden seeks solace with his mother's dear friend, Carmen, on the other side of the country.She shared her theory about the pendant, and it shocks Lily to discover there's more to her best friend than their age difference. Carmen is a Well Watcher. The future of the Well Watchers is in jeopardy when persons unknown kidnap Carmen. Lily receives a ransom note: the ruby for Carmen. Now Brayden is the only one she can trust.By using Lily's historical knowledge to their advantage, Lily and Brayden race against time to expose the truth and prevent a tragedy. Has Lily made too many mistakes and put their lives in the firing line?

For a woman determined to find her missing twin and their best friend, discovering the secret behind their disappearance could prove deadly.Ex museum curator, Lexi Raine, has had it with life, her job, and especially her cheating ex-husband. Broken-hearted, all she wants is to hide away and give her heart time to heal. She seeks counsel in the company of her twin sister Jamie, and her housemate and fellow curator, Jarret Mackenzie, in his hometown of Breckin River.Jarret and Jamie fail to appear, and Lexi fears for their safety. She soon learns she has every right to be. Her sister is the one of the magical Well Watchers of Breckin River, fated to protect and serve, but her powers are a sought-after commodity someone would kill to possess. The question is, have they already succeeded?Local policeman, Jace Kennedy, is driven and ambitious. Determined to make it to the top of the ranks of the Breckin River police force, his path is clear. No distractions, and that includes women.His self-imposed rule goes out the window when he receives a desperate plea from Lexi, insisting her loved ones are missing. The last thing he needs is an inexperienced, self-appointed detective trying to solve the case.When her sister's magical powers transfer to Lexi, she fears the worst. Upon learning Jarret has resigned, Lexi knows something's wrong and, fearing for his life, she calls on Jace and the other Well Watchers. They'll need to pool their resources to find them before it's too late.

From bestselling and multi-award-winning paranormal romance author Polly Holmes comes the first book in the steamy, edge-of-your-seat, five-book series, The Well Watchers of Breckin River.For a woman determined to wipe away her scandalous past, her future becomes a mind game of survival.All Tash Redman wants is to lead a normal life, but she's far from normal. Tash is a descendant of the magical kind fated to fulfill her destiny as one of the Well Watchers of Breckin River, entrusted to serve and protect. She just doesn't know it yet.When a tragic accident results in her husband's death, she learns about his mounting debt. Her only way to pay it back was to work it off at the hands of Chicago's most devious loan shark, Blake Simmonds. Now she's paid the debt, she wants out, but Blake has other ideas. He'd rather have Tash killed than let another man touch what belongs to him.The threat on her life ignites Tash's powers, leading her down a mysterious path to a past she didn't know existed.Detective Kayden Langford lives for the job and the next drug bust until he lets his guard down, and his partner pays the ultimate price for his mistake. Determined to right his wrong, a chance meeting with Tash interrupts his plans, setting the wheels in motion for an explosive encounter.Her life is in danger once again when her past catches up with her, Tash must embrace her new existence if she has any chance of surviving. With Kayden on the case, can she let her guard down long enough to trust him before time runs out?

Solving the disappearance of my best friends' parents was NOT one of my New Year's Resolutions...A trip to sunny Australia in the scorching summer wasn't in my holiday plans, but when Jordi rings in a state of utter panic revealing her parents failed to turn up at the annual Shapeshifters Conference held in country Western Australia, what's a girl to do?Despite having solved a murder or two in my time, I am completely out of my comfort zone in the harsh Aussie outback where not only the sun, insects, and snakes bite, but the locals do too.The search is interrupted when the body of Harridan Reef local and chairman of the Shapeshifters Executive Council, Shayla Ramos, turns up dead in a sheep paddock at the local country show. I'm convinced her murder is linked to Jordi's missing parents. But what if I'm wrong?Forbidden to use magical powers in a town where the supernatural is concealed from view, it becomes apparent the locals have their own secrets. Secrets someone is willing to kill to keep hidden.Together with Aunt Edie, Detective Huxton Harriet, Jordi, Tyler and my trusty furry familiar, Miss Saffron, we must all work together to uncover the truth. With a blazing bush fire threatening to destroy all in its path we must race the clock to unlock the secrets before Jordi's parents pay the ultimate price.If you like witty witches, talking cats, and magical murder mysteries, then step into the fun and flirty romantic paranormal cozy mystery world of the Melting Pot Café series where the spells are flowing, and the adventure is sure to leave you craving more.

Never in my lifetime did I think I'd spend New Year's Eve knee-deep in mischief, magic, and murder!When my high-school nemesis, Prudence McAvoy, chooses The Melting Pot Café to host her New Year's party, I know I'm courting trouble by accepting her booking. The trouble begins with Prudence turning up dead, face down in a pond, and the finger for her murder is pointed directly at my shape-shifting best friend, Jordi.Determined to clear Jordi's name and bring the real killer to justice, I pool resources with Harriet, Tyler, and my cheeky familiar, Miss Saffron, to find out what happened to Prudence. As the clock counts down to midnight, time is running out in more ways than one.Can we find the killer before another body drops? Or will Jordi's new year begin in the pokey?If you like witty witches, talking cats, and magical murder mysteries, then you'll love Polly Holmes' light-hearted Melting Pot Café series.

Witches, cats, pumpkin pies and murder! I'm Evelyn Grayson and if you'd told me by the time I was 23, I'd have lost both my parents in a mysterious accident, moved in with the coolest Aunt ever, lived in a magical town, and I was a witch, I would have said you were crazy. Funny thing is, you'd be right. Camille Stenson, the grumpiest woman in Saltwater Cove is set on making this year's Halloween celebrations difficult for everyone, but when she turns up dead and my best friend is on the suspect list, I have no choice but to find out whodunit and clear her name. Amongst the pumpkin carving, abandoned houses, and apple bobbing, it soon becomes apparent dark magic is at play and I must use all my newfound witches' abilities to find the killer before another spell is cast. Step into Evelyn Grayson's magical world in the first book of the Melting Pot Café series, a fun and flirty romantic paranormal cozy mystery where the spells are flowing, and the adventure is just beginning. If you like witty witches, cheeky talking cats, and magical murder mysteries, then you'll love Polly Holmes' light-hearted Melting Pot Café series.

A stab at the competition.Since arriving in Ashton Point, Master Chef Margarete Becker has managed to turn the dilapidated, old Tea 4 Two Café into a thriving meeting place. She draws both locals and tourists with her mouth-watering treats. Her childhood dream is to own her own 5-star restaurant and with the success of the Tea 4 Two Café, that dream could become a reality sooner than she imagined.Margarete's chance to show she has what it takes to run not just a café, but a thriving restaurant arrives when she secures the contract to cater the McCorrson's 30th Wedding Anniversary dinner. With dessert taken care of, Margarete's has only the entrée and main course to perfect. A piece of cake….or so she thought. It proves a slice more difficult than expected when the body of a local chef, Margarete's competition, is found murdered.Evidence against Margarete is mounting and it's obvious someone is trying to frame her. She only has one option; enlist the help of the McCorrson sisters to help clear her name and find the real killer before time runs out and her dreams are shattered forever.This is Book 5 in The Cupcake Capers Series and may contain elements of humour, drama and danger. However, it will definitely not contain any of the following potentially lethal substances:Swearing or profanity.Gore or graphic scenes.Cliff-hangers or unsolved endings.

Mistletoe magic or the kiss of death?Alexandra Cohen is determined to show her boss she has what it takes to be manager of The Springs Café on the outskirts of Ashton Point. She's smart and with the addition of CC's Simply Cupcakes, sales have sky-rocketed. The town is in full holiday spirit and with the Christmas Fair fast approaching, Alex has to work twice as hard to keep her interfering ex-boyfriend, out of the picture before he destroys her life forever.After reluctantly agreeing to run the kissing booth at the fair, Alex has to deal with a continuous line of male customers, as well as an ex who has ignored her requests to leave her alone. But the day is really tarnished when Alex stumbles across a body on the ground of her kissing booth dressed as Santa.The evidence is gathering against her and Alex must decide if she should let the police do their job and pray they do it well or if she should take matters into her own hands. With the help of the McCorrson sisters, Alex must investigate so she doesn't become the town scapegoat and forced to spend Christmas behind bars.This is Book 4 in The Cupcake Capers Series and may contain elements of humour, drama and danger. However, it will definitely not contain any of the following potentially lethal substances:Swearing or profanity.Gore or graphic scenes.Cliff-hangers or unsolved endings.

When it comes to design, death is in the details.Cassidy McCorrson has worked hard to develop her reputation as a leading interior designer in her seaside town of Ashton Point. Since arriving home from visiting her parents in New York, her skills have been in high demand. Between juggling the design for her sister's new cupcake shop and her private client, Cassidy barely has time to prepare for the upcoming Christmas celebrations.Cassidy is excited at the prospect of delivering designs she can be proud of, but her world is turned upside down when the body of a local reporter is found murdered on location at her latest work site. What should have been a straightforward job turns out to be the worst decision of her life.In order to clear her name and restore her reputation, Cassidy must find the real killer before she ends up redesigning the interior of a jail cell. Can she unearth the killer before time runs out?This is Book 3 in The Cupcake Capers Series and may contain elements of humour, drama and danger. However, it will definitely not contain any of the following potentially lethal substances:Swearing or profanity.Gore or graphic scenes.Cliff-hangers or unsolved endings.

Murder and cupcakes, a deadly mix.Clair McCorrson has spent the last three years building her business, CC's Simply Cupcakes with her sister gaining a reputation for mouth-watering excellence in their seaside town of Ashton Point. While Charlotte is the master baker, Clair keeps the business side looking sweet and if everything goes as planned, she'll be more than the girl behind the scenes.Expanding their business to the nearby town of Watson's Creek is Clair's idea, and acquiring the Sweets Mansion is her dream come true, her chance to step out from her sister's shadow and make it on her own. Clair's excitement quickly turns sour when she stumbles across the murdered body of local settlement agent.Newspaper headlines screaming Cupcake Killer Strikes Again! Clair's life seems to be going from bad to worse when rumours of the cursed Mansion begin to surface igniting chaos among the locals. Bodies literally begin to mount up around CC's Simply Cupcakes and all the evidence points to Clair. Wrongly accused of murder, it's a race against time to find the real culprit before she spends the rest of her life behind bars.This is Book 2 in The Cupcake Capers Series and may contain elements of humour, drama and danger. However, it will definitely not contain any of the following potentially lethal substances:Swearing or profanity.Gore or graphic scenes.Cliff-hangers or unsolved endings.

Welcome to Ashton Point. One sweet taste could be her last.Charlotte McCorrson has spent her entire life building her business, CC's Simply Cupcakes. The town of Ashton Point is her home and she's garnered a reputation of stellar service and delightful pastries, one nibble at a time. But everything isn't as sweet in the sleepy, coastal town as Charlotte would like to think. She is in for a rude awakening and no amount of sugar will make this medicine go down any smoother.After catering a large town-wide event, Ashton Point's morning newspaper fills Charlotte McCorrson with an icy sense of dread. The headlines scream Cupcake Killer! and put the blame squarely on CC's Simply Cupcakes. When bodies begin to pile up behind her confectionary goodies, Charlotte must prove that while her cupcakes are delicious, they aren't literally to die for-before she ends up in jail for a crime she didn't commit. This is Book 1 in The Cupcake Capers Series and may contain elements of humour, drama and danger. However, it will definitely not contain any of the following potentially lethal substances:Swearing or profanity.Gore or graphic scenes.Cliff-hangers or unsolved endings.