Set in Salem, Massachusetts, this fun, cozy series sees a widowed B&B owner teaming up with a charming ghost to solve murders—an engaging read for fans who like a paranormal tinge to their mysteries. Saturday night at the movies has some added flair now that Darren and Elise Shultz are reopening one of Salem’s classic theaters. Charlene is delighted to help the couple with their venture, and Darren has lined up a cult classic double-header featuring Lon Chaney in The Wolfman. But things get hairier than expected when Elise starts to choke on her popcorn mid-movie—and once the lights go up, she’s dead . . . When tests reveal Elise's popcorn was poisoned, Detective Sam Holden eyes her husband as the guilty party. Charlene doesn’t believe Darren would hurt his wife—even if his company’s specialty seasoned salts were sprinkled on the fatal snack. But who else had a motive to do something so unsavory? With a little help from Jack, the handsome ghost who haunts her B&B, Charlene delves into the ill-fated couple’s past. And the more she learns, the more Charlene wonders if this time, she’s bitten off more than she can chew . . .
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8 primary booksSalem B&B is a 8-book series with 8 primary works first released in 2019 with contributions by Traci Wilton.
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The coziness just gets better and better with each installment and I already want the next installment. This series is always PERFECT for Spooktober as it is based in Salem, MA, has ghosts, a small town setting and of course mysterious murders to be solved.
This time around Charlene finds herself in the middle of a murder that happened while at the movies. All the regular players are back but we also get to see more of Avery, which I love. I'm especially liking where this is leading with Charlene and Sam but have to wonder about Jack and where he will fit. Always enjoy his parts in the books.
This can be read stand-alone but after you read one you will want to go back and grab the rest. It's just fun and spooky and I'm here for it all. If you have ever been on the fence about cozy mysteries but really want to try one ... grab this series (or even this book) and enjoy!
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