Barbra Annino

Reporter Stacy Justice did not expect to be set on fire that night, but being raised by witches prepares one for life's little surprises. In fact, she isn't the least bit shocked when her cousin is accused of arson, or when her divorced grandparents sign up for a marriage retreat, or even when her own boyfriend hauls her off to jail.But when a decades-old corpse is discovered within the walls of her cousin's bar, even Stacy is rattled. Now, someone wants her dead and she finds herself dodging angry motorists, exploding chickens and a very creepy man who lurks around every corner. As she begins to unearth long-buried secrets, Stacy learns that even those closest to her have something to hide- and she's about to discover a destiny she never imagined.

Opal Fire

You think you know these women, but you don't. They are nothing like the gentle, fearful maidens in the fairytales you have read. The faces they show to the world—bright eyes, fresh skin, cherubic cheeks—reflect not what is deep inside their hearts. Their hearts are darker than their skin, heavier than their laughter, even sharper than their tongues, and I can attest that all of them possess tongues chiseled into dagger points—one lashing by which would have a man checking that his genitals were still intact. But it takes more than words to lead a kingdom. Should a ruler grow too trusting or complacent in her role as princess, she just might wake up one day to discover that her story has been altered, without a trace of the original in her memoryscape. She could find herself living another life in a place that seems vaguely familiar, but isn't exactly where she belongs. Her days may seem...shadowed somehow. Her mind fragmented, as if she were trapped in a nightmare from which she will never awaken. Although the princess may not be able to put her finger directly on the mark, she knows deep inside that something is askew. You might be wondering how I know all this. It's simple, really. I'm the one who wrote their stories. Every word, from the very first drop of ink to the last—every line, every bit of dialogue—spilled from my quill. It might surprise you to know that I was also the one who changed their stories. Not of my own accord, of course. A scribe has not the power to alter the path of a princess, nor would I ever want to. I loathe editing. I say tell the tale once and be done with it. That's how the best work emerges. But, alas, these orders came from above my head. The messenger who stood before my cottage door smelled of onions and rain clouds, with a pumpkin shaped head too large for his neck. He handed me a scroll which I unrolled and read. My orders were to change only one thing in each of the original five manuscripts I wrote. One word, really. I was to add the word "in" to the very last line—the line that concluded each of the princesses' stories. I wouldn't have to revise any other part of the books, nor would I have to add the dreaded epilogue. I loathe epilogues even more than editing. I say if you need to add to the story, then pen a sequel. But for the purposes of our story, all you need to know is that once upon a time five beautiful princesses ruled the United Kingdoms of Enchantment. Five princesses who presently have no recollection of the royalty they once were, nor the harshness the world imposed on them when they were so very young. Now, they live far, far away. In a town called Everafter. ~Jacob Grimm The Scribe

The Everafter Trilogy, #1

The Bitches of Everafter - A Dark Princess Fairy Tale

Stacy Justice may be a witch, but she still wants a nice, normal twenty-ninth birthday. Unfortunately, Stacy rarely gets normal. As her grandmother, Birdie, plans a birthday ritual for Stacy, disastrous news derails the celebration: the magic cauldron that supplies the world's food has disappeared. And the last time it vanished, Ireland fell under the Great Famine. A secret society known as The Council decrees that if Stacy finds the cauldron, she'll receive the coveted role of Seeker of Justice, and her mother will finally be freed from prison in Ireland. But the grandson of nasty council member Tallulah challenges Stacy for the role. If he finds the cauldron first, Stacy will never see her mother again. And if they both fail, the world will suffer an unimaginable fate. The fourth book in the enchanted Stacy Justice series, Emerald Isle follows Stacy's journey to Ireland--and to a mysterious, magical world. But can the reluctant witch complete her international, intergenerational quest in time to save her mother--and the whole planet?

Emerald Isle

Amazon Bestselling Series! Stacy Justice finds herself caught in a web of deceit, betrayal and family secrets that run deeper than the Mississippi. Not only must the reluctant witch determine if the teenager on her doorstep is her sister-she's forced to confront her mother's disappearance-again. Add to that a dead guy in the kitchen and Stacy's at her witch's end. She's pretty sure the Blessed Book of her family's ancestry holds the key. Except she can't find it. And if the killer does-it may be over Stacy's dead body. Is Ivy really her sister? Where is Stacy's mother? And what does the dead guy have to do with it all? Find out in Bloodstone. ★★★★★ "Like Lego blocks, the Stacy Justice Mysteries keep building on themselves and it's delightful."

Bloodstone

Set in a small town, centered around a sassy witch, her mischievous family, and a Great Dane familiar, The Stacy Justice Mystery Series is pure magic! Stacy Justice is looking forward to a lazy summer of hot dogs and beer; swims in the lake with her Great Dane, Thor; and hanging with her rekindled old flame, Chance. But when she gets a creepy anonymous call hinting that her father's "accidental" death fourteen years ago was actually a murder, she's too unsettled to relax. Stacy has blamed herself for his death all along-in fact, it's the reason she's fought so hard against being a witch. But who'd want to kill an innocent small-time newspaperman? That's the question on Stacy's mind when she casts a spell that goes horribly wrong. And between the white tiger that keeps appearing out of thin air, the body in the lake, the feisty razor-toothed Chihuahua, and the gun-toting maniac, she suddenly has her hands full once again. But solving the mystery of her father's death is Stacy's number-one priority...and avenging it, if necessary, is a very close second. Continuing the thrilling Stacy Justice saga, Tiger's Eye drives the reluctant witch deeper into the mysteries of her family's past...and the darker regions of her soul. ★★★★★ "This was a fun romp through the Stacy Justice world.

Tiger's Eye

Meet Stacy Justice. Journalist. Reluctant witch. Professional klutz. Her grandmother believes she's destined to be the most powerful witch of the century. She's just trying to get through the day without spilling mustard on her shirt or tripping over a dead body. Stacy Justice is a young reporter who lives in Chicago, far away from the kooky small town of Amethyst, Illinois, where she was raised by a family of witches. She's perfectly content with her career, her cat, and her lack of a love life until her cousin informs her that their grandfather is deathly ill. Stacy road-trips home only to discover that her grandfather was poisoned, her grandmother has confessed to the crime, and there's a new chief in town who is easy on the eyes, but tough on witches. Now, the reluctant witch must prove her grandmother's innocence, save her grandfather from meeting an untimely end, and fight the killer that's bent on destroying them all. ★★★★★ "A fun introduction to the characters in my favorite series! Stacy's adventures are always a blast and Barbra Annino's witty and lively storytelling makes for a great read!"

Amethyst Witch

Reporter Stacy Justice has finally stopped resisting who she really is—a powerfully gifted witch. And now that the Council has appointed her Seeker of Justice, she feels stronger and more attuned to her magic than ever before. But Samhain—the night when the veil between the worlds thins—is approaching and something strange is brewing. First, a fairy with a sweet tooth appears in town unexpectedly. Then, a mysterious stranger shows up at Stacy's newspaper, seeking info for a true crime exposé he claims to be writing. But most disturbing of all, a bloodthirsty, sexy demon has escaped the Otherworld, determined to invoke a curse that has plagued Stacy's family for generations. Fulfilling her role as Seeker and finding out how all these pieces fit together may tear her relationship with her boyfriend apart. But if she doesn't find answers soon, her love life won't be the only thing in danger. This fifth book in the Stacy Justice series offers more of the dazzling magic and heart-stopping thrills that have left listeners spellbound.

Obsidian Curse

Take a reluctant witch. Add a kooky cast of characters. Place in a small town. Sprinkle on a hint of magic and stir in a helping of humor. Garnish with a Great Dane and you have the Stacy Justice mystery series. It's nearing Yule in Amethyst, and the witchy reporter, Stacy Justice, is consumed with only one thing-getting through her cousin Cinnamon's baby shower. Everyone is anticipating the arrival of the newest, tiniest Geraghty. Even Stacy's familiar, Thor, is searching for the perfect gift. When Cinnamon's Italian relatives swarm the town like locusts, Stacy has only three things on her mind--provide a peaceful affair for both mother and unborn baby, spend some quality time with her own mother who is visiting from Ireland, and eat as much of her aunt Lolly's famous food as she can stomach. But someone else has an entirely different agenda. Someone consumed with rage, jealousy and bitterness. Someone who feels that the Geraghtys-and especially Stacy-are standing in the way of a fated prophesy. When a ghost who doesn't know he's a ghost, follows Stacy home from a crime scene, she thinks her biggest problem is trying to convince the teenager that he's dead. Until she discovers her mother conspiring with a secret coven, Cinnamon acting strangely magical, and Birdie and the aunts have lost their mojo. Then a spell is cast designed to siphon all of Stacy's magic and rip away the very identity she's worked so hard to accept. Worst of all? A visit from an old friend warns Stacy that she has only one week left to live. The seventh book in the heart-pounding, bewitching mystery series is sure to please long standing fans and new readers alike as secrets are revealed and loyalties are shattered. When the last page is turned, neither readers, nor the Seeker herself, will ever be the same. ★★★★★ "Like Lego blocks, the Stacy Justice Mysteries keep building on themselves and it's delightful." ★★★★★ "This series keeps getting better & better." ★★★★★ "I like a little cozy fantasy that stretches my imagination and yet keeps my interest, tickles my funny bone and makes me care about the people I'm reading about. This book--this series--does all that and more."

Phantom Quartz

“It was hotter than Hades' closet in Las Vegas, and brighter than a Zeus-fueled lightning bolt.”Goddess Tisiphone, Avenger of Murder, spends her days playing poker in the underworld, far away from mortals - and all the terrible mistakes they make. But when her sister turns up missing, Tisi reluctantly agrees to bring her sister back from the most unholy place in the world: Las Vegas.Teamed up with Archer Mays, a recently deceased - and easy on the eyes - FBI agent, the anger-prone deity must keep her temper long enough to battle demons, save her sister . . . and unravel a plot sinister enough to destroy the realm of god and man forever.From the author of the enchanting Stacy Justice mystery series comes the highly anticipated first book in her new Secret Goddess series: a book that proves hell hath no Fury, because she's in Las Vegas.

Sin City Goddess

A laugh out loud fairy tale featuring modern-day princesses with attitude. The Bitches are back and they're royally pissed off. Newly awakened and hell bent on reclaiming their crowns, their magic and their people, the queens are determined to break the curse of Everafter and save the United Kingdom of Enchantment from total destruction. Their allegiance solidified once more, they prepare for a battle like they've never fought before. With a little help from some unlikely heroes, the queens look to their leader, Snow White, who must determine friend from foe as they race against time to reclaim their happily-ever-afters. But the clock is ticking. Enemies are everywhere. And they really have to pee. Can five fierce women build an army, break a spell and defeat a diabolical villain before all is lost? Find out in The Bitches of Enchantment. ★★★★★ "If you ever wanted to see how Snow White and the other "Disney" Princesses could be when all the glitter has vanished, this series if for you!" ★★★★★ "It is fun, it is clever, it is wild and original. Everyone who has a sense of humor should check this story out." ★★★★★ "This was everything I could want in a reimagined princess story." ★★★★★ "I loved this book. Every character from Grimm's Fairy Tales is mentioned. Every character from Alice in Wonderland is here too. Enjoy a rollicking good time as you read about fairy tale characters as they have never been written before." ★★★★★ "This is such a good book, it has action, adventure, love and kick ass women. It's lots of fun to read."

A Humorous Dark Princess Fairy Tale

The Bitches of Enchantment

Stacy Justice is a young reporter who lives in Chicago, far away from the kooky small town of Amethyst, Illinois, where she was raised by a family of witches. She's perfectly content with her career, her cat, and her lack of a love life until her cousin informs her that their grandfather is deathly ill. Stacy road-trips home only to discover that her grandfather was poisoned, her grandmother has confessed to the crime, and there's a new chief in town who is easy on the eyes, but tough on witches. Now, the reluctant witch must prove her grandmother's innocence, save her grandfather from meeting an untimely end, and fight the killer that's bent on destroying them all. This is the prequel novel to the Stacy Justice Witch Mysteries--where secrets only lead to more secrets and being the member of a family means that you make sacrifices that can lead to murder.

A Stacy Justice Novel: the Prequel

Witch Way to Amethyst

Laugh out loud fairy tales featuring modern-day princesses with attitude. This collection includes books 1 and 2 of the Everafter Series. Book 1: The Bitches of Everafter What if one word changed your whole story? In the mysterious town of Everafter, nothing is as it seems. Especially at Granny's dilapidated half-way house. Snow White is the newest parolee and she's determined to make the best of the situation by befriending her housemates and taking care of the property. Except the other women are guarded around Snow. And the mansion itself has secrets. Soon, Snow gets the sense that something isn't quite right. Why do the other women seem so familiar? Are the walls whispering to her? What's on the third floor? Why are mirrors forbidden? And the biggest question of all-how did Snow end up in Everafter? Determined to uncover the truth and find the answers to all her questions, Snow must embark on a dangerous mission to piece together the mysteries of the house-and its occupants. Except someone is willing to kill to keep those secrets buried. And time is running out. Can Snow uncover the truth before it's too late? Find out in the Bitches of Everafter. Book 2: The Bitches of Enchantment Newly awakened and hell bent on reclaiming their crowns, their magic and their people, the queens are determined to break the curse of Everafter and save the United Kingdom of Enchantment from total destruction. Their allegiance solidified once more, they prepare for a battle like they've never fought before. With a little help from some unlikely heroes, the queens look to their leader, Snow White, who must determine friend from foe as they race against time to reclaim their happily-ever-afters. But the clock is ticking. Enemies are everywhere. And they really have to pee. Can five fierce women build an army, break a spell, and defeat a diabolical villain before all is lost? Find out in The Bitches of Enchantment. ★★★★★ "What do totally twisted princesses, a frog, and pissed off pixie have in common? Barbra Annino!" ★★★★★ "A bright, inventive and delightful remix of the beloved heroines of fairy tales." ★★★★★ "An extremely creative novel full of twists and turns, mystery, excitement, and intrigue. The characters are well built. A true page turner!" ★★★★★ "You'll never look at fairytale princesses the same way again!" ★★★★★ "I have never ever laughed so hard while reading a book." ★★★★★ "What a brilliant concept, the princesses of old being brought into the modern age with more than a few bad behaviors and a mission to find their happily ever afters."

Laugh Out Loud Fairy Tales

The Everafter Series Collection Books 1 & 2

This magical book is filled with stories from the witchy world of The Stacy Justice series as well as forty-eight tantalizing food and beverage recipes inspired by and presented from the characters themselves. Delve deeper into the world of the reluctant witch and her hometown of Amethyst as you learn about Derek's past, the first time Tony met Cinnamon, Stacy's dark period, and the surprise Chance had in store for the young witch on prom night. You'll hear from Lolly, Birdie, Fiona--even Monique chimes in with her thoughts on how she really feels about life in a small Midwestern town. Organized by the eight sabbats of the pagan wheel, the book also features rituals, rites, traditions, ancient lore, and practical charms for everyday living. Tips include recommendations for building a witchy toolbox, advice for spell casting, magical properties of herbs and crystals and much more! While GERAGHTY GIRLS RECIPES is sure to entice fans of the series, it's also designed to inspire anyone seeking to explore the mystical world of witchcraft as well as foodies looking for unique recipes themes.

Food, Potions, Spells, Charms, and Stories from Amethyst

Geraghty Girls Recipes

Stacy Justice is just your average green-eyed, redheaded, twenty-something witch who would rather focus on her job as a reporter than practice the crazy magic her grandmother and great-aunts are into. She's perfectly content to spend her free time hanging with her cop boyfriend and her gassy Great Dane and helping her cousin Cinnamon run the Black Opal bar. But when the Opal goes up in flames, Stacy may need that magic after all. The blaze was arson--and Cinnamon is the prime suspect. Determined to clear her cousin's name, Stacy digs deep into the crime and makes a shocking discovery amid the rubble. It's clear someone wants her dead-- and she'll have to dodge everything from angry motorists to exploding chickens to survive. It's time to dust off her so-called magic skills. But will they be there when she needs them? With its strong, sexy heroine and her razor-sharp wit, and its collection of eccentric small-town characters, Opal Fire introduces a bewitching new mystery series.

Christiana Miller

When a mysterious stranger invades Amethyst, IL, stealing souls to feed a demon and generally ruining Halloween for the local kids, three witches join forces to take him on. This short novelette reunites Mara, Gus, Aunt Tillie and Grundleshanks the Toad (from the Toadwitch paranormal series) with Stacy Justice, the Geraghty Girls and Thor, the Great Dane, (from the Stacy Justice paranormal mystery series). As Gus, Mara and Stacy band together, they're bossed around by the cantankerous ghost of Mara's Aunt Tillie, tripped up by the spirit of Lord Grundleshanks the Poisonous Toad, backed up by Stacy's grandmother's coven, and given assistance by a local hoodoo master -- in-between episodes of Antiques Road Show, that is -- but they're still in for the Samhain of their lives. If they don't stop the stranger's nefarious plan, the only thing they can count on is that all three of their souls will be at risk! This is a quirky, paranormal adventure that combines thrills and chills with all-out spooky fun. It's a fun, fast-paced read, meant to tide readers over until Miller's and Annino's next full-length novels are released. However, it also works as a stand-alone to introduce new readers to the quirky paranormal world of the main characters. It includes short excerpts from the paranormal novels "Somebody Tell Aunt Tillie She's Dead" and "Opal Fire."

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