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Finding Peace of Mind
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1. I created a new series page for the Sycamore Grove Paranormal Series, which has Eden Kyle as central character.
2. The Heartwarming Dog Lovers' Rescue Romance Series is a series on Amazon, but I am not sure if it qualifies as a series on Goodreads. In order to qualify as a series on Goodreads, it will need to have characters or a "universe" in common.
3. Same question about Very Human Dog Lover Stories. Do these have shared characters or timeline?
4. And the same question about Near-To-Home Mystery Series. If these don't have characters or a universe in common, we can still create Listopia lists for these books to "link" them together.
Description from Amazon:
"An Eccentric Aunt, A French bulldog, And Heart-Stopping Intrigue…Finding Peace of Mind: The Pet Psychic Cozy Mystery Series Prequel
After a car accident, Tansy Silver, an art student, was left with a constant buzzing in her head. Distressed and looking for help, she decides to visit her loving but eccentric Aunt Vivian and her French bulldog Hank in the small Appalachian town of Pine Ridge. Her holistic store, Peace of Mind, offers a plethora of herbs, herbal blends, and more. Tansy soon discovers she has a startling pet psychic animal communicator ability with Hank.
And just when she starts to make new friends and learn how much more at home she feels in Pine Ridge, something totally unexpected happens... News that a six-year-old boy is lost sets everyone looking frantically for him...
They need to find this little boy before the sun sets. And time is running out.
Will they be able to find him before it's too late?
In this prequel to her totally addictive mystery series, Miranda Rose Barker offers plenty of twists and turns, nail-biting suspense, and laugh-out-loud humor all the way up to its surprising ending! A perfect series for fans of the cozy animal mysteries, thrillers & suspense genres.
Captivating from the very start, Peace of Mind is a fun story that will keep you turning pages."
Book 2: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6...
Description from Amazon:
"Living in a small town can be laid-back – or it can be murder.
When recent college graduate with an art major and no job prospects, Tansy Silver, suddenly inherits her deceased aunt’s Appalachian small-town lifestyle, she finds herself running a holistic herb shop business… and communicating back and forth in her mind with her wise(cracking) French bulldog companion Hank.
Life seems pleasant and low-key. Except… During one morning walk, Tansy and Hank come upon an odd sight. Rising up from the fountain in the town square, they spot a cheetah print high heel shoe attached to the leg of another shop owner, Rose Hampton. The rest of her body lies underwater in the fountain.
Murdered!
Who did it? Why? The new detective in town first suspects Tansy herself, but even more odd things happen. Every remaining shop owner on Main Street, including Tansy’s friend Millie, receives an anonymous bouquet of flowers dyed black. Who’s behind this? What’s really going on?
With Hank’s entertaining commentary showing up in her mind at key moments, Tansy starts putting together the puzzling clues that she stumbles into. But her efforts put her into real danger as she starts to close in on some answers. This amateur sleuthing isn’t for the faint-hearted. Can Hank get help in time?
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Book 3: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6...
Description from Amazon:
"When Tansy, a young woman amateur sleuth, and her French bulldog named Hank stumbled upon a dead body, she knew it was Ryan, a local in her small Appalachian town. He had just purchased a couple of crystals from her herb & crystal shop to help calm down his dog Pepper, and then they had parted cordially enough.
But now he is dead, his dog is missing, and the crystals he bought are scattered on the ground near his body…
Standing in the moonlight, she’s already planning her next moves - against the very explicit orders of Nathan Kline, the town police detective, to stay away from the case. Detective Kline is growing increasingly frustrated with Tansy getting in the middle of his investigations.
Join Author Miranda Rose Barker as she takes you on a funny mystery and murder journey alongside a diverse group of strange characters, a brave woman and a French bulldog with an out-of-this-world personality, in their quest for answers.
Dog lovers will enjoy The Crystal Conundrum Mystery, an engaging and entertaining animal fiction story that will keep you turning pages.
Who would want to kill Ryan? And where’s his dog, Pepper?
Will they find the killer?"
Book 4: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6...
Description from Amazon:
"Dark secrets lurk in the Great Escape Resort…
When Tansy Silver has the weekend off for a much-needed vacation, she takes her dog Hank and best friend Millie with her. The setting is gorgeous and their airstream trailer is adorable as well. The Great Escape Resort offers a variety of RV travel trailers for guests, as well as hiking and a lazy river. Even Hank is excited about relaxing for a change.
“Your crush? You don’t look to me like you’re a shy one. What’s stopping him from being more?”
“Well, the fact that he drives me crazy… in an annoying way. Not the other way.”
“But you think he’s cute?” She quizzes me and it feels like she’s staring into my soul.
“Does anyone have their cellphone?” Luke saves me as he calls out from the camper door.
Reminding myself I’m trying to stay out of it, I’m stymied when no one but me has their phone. Shaking my head, I walk towards Luke, handing him the phone.
“Oh, no thank you. Do you know how many germs phones have? I just need you to call 911, please. Let them know we have a dead body on the property.”
And with that, my relaxing vacation comes to a screeching…
For Tansy helping the local police is second nature, even if it comes with a surprise. But getting caught in the crossfire is too much.
And with everyone on high alert, it’s crystal clear no one is relaxing this weekend.
Author Miranda Rose Barker delivers a fast-paced mystery, power-packed with suspense, memorable characters, and never-ending twists and turns that will keep you up all night."
Book 5: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6...
Description from Amazon:
"Ghosts, Goblins, and Ghouls …
“But you live within town limits. This means every five years when the leaves turn colors, you have to be extra careful to not fall victim to the curse.”
“What is the curse exactly? And is there a time frame?”
Millie sits up in the hammock. “I don’t think you’re taking this seriously. Gran swears by the curse. So do many people in this town. I know it seems silly, but when I was in high school, I missed one ritual and, the next day, I failed a major test.”
Shaking my head, I’m not sure what to think. Yes, I’d learned a great deal about the mystical world since reconnecting with my aunt and moving here. But I’m not sure I believe in curses.
But you’re perfectly okay talking to me?
I glance down at my dog Hank. I’d forgotten he was down there. Okay, yes. I can hear my dog’s thoughts, and he can hear mine. That doesn’t mean magic and curses are real…
Haunted house tours, pumpkin carving contests, and new friends make it the best fall yet. But a theft in the middle of it all puts Tansy in the middle of an investigation once again.
Is the curse to blame? Or plain greed? Or something else altogether?"
Book 6: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6...
Description from Amazon:
"A Masterful Story of Love, Suspense, and Dark Secrets...
Join Tansy on a Christmas in Pine Ridge. With caroling, a town-wide Secret Santa, and a Bake Off, there’s something for everyone. And don’t forget the sabotage. Sylvia at Sugar & Spice has ruffled someone’s feathers the wrong way and they’re out to make her holiday season a difficult one.
And with the clock ticking down she’s trying to find connections before the Bake Off starts, but it all seems like one dead end after the other.
All the while, it’s not the only mystery on Tansy’s mind… As they race to figure out who’s responsible for the shenanigans, the clock is ticking down on her decision as well.
Is it finally time to let Nathan know how she feels?
With a combination of addictive suspense, laugh-out-loud humor, and sizzling romance, Miranda Rose Barker delivers yet another absolutely gripping mystery story packed with a colorful group of characters and never-ending twists and turns that will keep you up all night.
Will she be the one who ends up making the first move?"
Book 7: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6...
Description from Amazon:
"A Famous Author, Romance, and a Killer on the Loose…
Tansy and Hank are back, and this time, Nathan’s by her side after his confession under the night sky. When Millie gets a bad cold, Tansy gathers the courage to ask him to go away with her. Their first official getaway. And Hank has to adjust.
In Pine Ridge’s sister city, she finds a lot more than alone time with Nathan.
“We can shop now, right? The schedule says special shopping hours.”
“I would love to, if you don’t mind? I don’t want you to tire of the show before it actually opens.”
Nathan leans in close, whispering in my ear and causing the good kind of shivers down my spine.
“You should probably know I’ll never tire of spending time with you. Even if I opt for fishing a couple of times this weekend.” He winks, adding palpitations to the shivers.
It was perfect…until something terrible happened…
Sunflower Falls is a cute little town, and the B&B is amazing. It’s even near a gem show that is fascinating - and potentially deadly.
To say the weekend brings surprises is an understatement, but Tansy takes it all in stride. With Aunt Vivian guiding her from above and newfound friends, how can she go wrong?
Reminiscent of the best from Agatha Christie and Joy Ellis, Miranda Rose Barker’s The Baffling B and B Mystery is sure to satisfy your cravings for a gripping murder mystery, and intriguing characters!"
Book 8: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6...
Description from Amazon:
"A Mother's Visit, A Brutal Killer. And a Long Time Held Secret…
Tansy has an eerie feeling that things could go wrong when her mother unexpectedly shows up in town to visit her own close friend who runs a cafe and museum.
“The store door flies open with a gust of wind. We whip our heads around, watching as a customer loses her grip on the door. It bangs against the wall. Thankfully, the glass remains intact. At my feet, I hear Hank emit a low growl. Swallowing hard, I know that he never growls. Not even at Nathan. The woman pulls her hood off, meeting my eyes. Oh crap, it’s my mother.
“What are you doing here?”
Eden’s eyes raise. It’s not common for me to greet our customers with a bitter tone.
“Can’t a mom visit her daughter?”
She is determined to stay cool and strong…and survive the visit from her mother. But then, the friend ends up murdered, and Tansy's mother becomes the initial suspect. Now Tansy finds herself in a difficult situation and must take action fast.
Will she have enough time to discover the real killer’s plans?"
I'm out of characters, but the following books also need to be added, along with their descriptions:
Book 9: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6...
Book 10: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6...
Book 11: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6...
And on another note, this author has other series that aren't linked and don't have dscriptions. :(