It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the next book in the “Magic Candle Shop” mystery series, coming February 2025 and now up for preorder.
Publication Date: February 11, 2025
Format: Digital (Print to follow)
Name of Series: Magic Candle Shop Mystery ~ Book 4
Genre: Paranormal Cozy Mystery
Author Website: maggietoussaint.com
Book Synopsis
Amateur sleuth and candle maker Tabby Winslow and her twin sister, Sage, are finally making a go of The Book and Candle Shop. It seems like the only heat they’ll feel this June is from the strong sunshine in Savannah, Georgia. Then their acquaintance Detective Sharmila Belfor is gravely injured in a vehicular assault and is in a coma. Cops turn the city upside down searching for the offender, keying in on the detective’s boyfriend Herbert R Ellis, her felon cousin, and her case files.
Fearing the police are looking at the wrong people, Herbert begs Tabby to investigate. He knows what most don’t, that Tabby has psychic abilities that allow her to home in on emotions and motives. Since he’s a lifelong friend of Dr. Quig Quigsly, Tabby’s fiancé, she agrees. But before she finds answers, Sage’s former coworker is murdered, and her twin pleads with Tabby to find the killer. With dead ends at every turn, Tabby fears the city’s troubles are paranormal in origin. By investigating the crimes, she risks exposure of the way her family manipulates energy and uses other psychic talents. Keeping a low profile is essential.
Meanwhile, Quig’s parents are throwing them a black-tie engagement party in two weeks, and Tabby is burning the candle at both ends. Can Tabby end the crime wave and protect her loved ones before she is quenched?
About the author
Valona Jones, aka Maggie Toussaint, writes paranormal cozies set in coastal Georgia. Under the name of Maggie Toussaint, she also publishes cozies and romantic suspense. Her pen name for a three-book science fiction ecothriller series is Rigel Carson. In total, she’s published more than 27 works of fiction. Visit her sites: valonajones.com and maggietoussaint.com.
Thanks so much for this feature of Candle with Care! I am so excited to bring this orginal artwork cover out. My cover artist is so amazing. She captured the cozy genre, added a paranormal vibe, and of course, there’s Harley the shop cat front and center!
Love the cover it is so fun. Thank you Deborah
Terrific cover, Maggie. The plot sounds fun, too!
Enchanting and enticing cover! Best of luck with the release of CANDLE WITH CARE.
Love the cover! And you know I love the series.