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Jessica Lavender is a powerful Alpha who would much rather bake muffins than cast spells. In the charming town of Good Fortune, she attempts to open her dream bakery while navigating life with a snarky cat familiar, Maestro, and her determined half-sister, Jenny. However, her peaceful aspirations are shattered by a string of suspicious deaths and the arrival of Galeon, a menacing Inquisitor searching for her long-lost father. As Jess discovers she can communicate with the ghosts of the victims, she is pulled into a dangerous investigation that unearths dark family secrets and a corrupt supernatural conspiracy. Balancing a blossoming romance with a skeptical police sergeant and the demands of a curmudgeonly business partner, Jess must master her unique magical senses to protect her family. This cozy paranormal mystery blends small-town charm with high-stakes sorcery, leading to a confrontation that will determine the fate of the Lavender lineage. Comparable works include Witch P.I. Mysteries, Laguna Bay Midlife Witch Cozy Mysteries, Mitzy Moon Mysteries, Leveling Up, Fries and Alibis