My divorce is still fresh. Iām not even forty. Quite. The last thing I need is pressure to step right into the life Nanna made for herself in Crescent Bay. What do I need with an 1888 Victorian mansion in a tiny northern California coastal town? I live by myself now.
But I'm not alone here. There are those half-heard whispers in the night, the reappearance of Nanna's lost cat...and then there's the murder.Ā
Cherise Tillson died on the floor of the Museum of the Odd and Wondrous, the most eccentric piece of my inheritance, the day after I got to town. But why did she have my name on her person? And what was she doing in the museum at night?Ā
To clear my name ā and my way out of this small town ā I need answers.
Nannaās secrets are more than I bargained for when the catās antics reveal an old, ornate key. The key to a hidden garden in the woods behind Covett House, where pale blooms glow under the waxing moon. Where the creatures are strangely attentive. And a dryad waits to give me a piece of her mind.
The moon garden threatens what little is left of the life I knew.Ā
But discovering midlife magic has made me bold. Or maybe thatās all the strong coffee Iām currently running on.
Either way, Iāll make a better life with this second chance.Ā
Welcome to the Moon Garden Mysteries paranormal cozy mystery series, a magical blend of paranormal womenās fiction and cozy mystery for those who believe forty marks a new beginning, cats can talk (and youād better listen), and when youāre guarding a fae portal, chocolate is a girlās best friend.
J.R. Pearse Nelson is a fantasy and romance writer who has authored more than 15 novels. She hails from Oregon, USA, where she lives with her husband, two daughters and two dogs among the plentiful trees and clouds of the beautiful Willamette Valley. J.R. weaves tales rooted in mythology, bringing legend to life in modern-day settings and fantasy realms. When not writing, you can find her making magic in the kitchen and enjoying long walks or āramblesā outdoors. J.R.ās books include theĀ Aeon SocietyĀ fantasy romance series, theĀ Of the BloodĀ fantasy romances, and theĀ Water RitesĀ fantasy series.
You can connect with J.R. and learn more about her fiction at her website. Visit jrpearsenelson.com.