Kate Baray

Lizzie led a normal life...until the Book arrived. Author Kate Baray begins her new paranormal romance series with Lost Library, a tale of werewolves, magic, adventure and romance. John Braxton arrives unannounced on Lizzie's doorstep. Little does she know that when she invites him for a drink on the porch, Lizzie opens the door to a secret world of Lycan, magic, spelled books, and a power hungry mastermind. Caught up in one man's search for power, Lizzie soon begins to uncover surprising secrets about her own past and powers-but not before stumbling upon a library like no other. And romance with a serious but sexy Lycan? It might just happen... Take a romp through the life of the quirky and well-meaning Lizzie as she discovers exactly what it means to live with magic.

A Paranormal Romance Series

Lost Library

Lizzie receives an offer she can't refuse--an internship at the Lost Library, home to hundreds of magical books. And to make the deal even sweeter, her prospective boss has offered to act as her magic mentor. What's a girl to say, but yes? Except...there are the questions of her unresolved love affair, her recently acquired arch enemy, and a haunting past.Can Lizzie tackle a new job, learn the magical ropes of spell casting, and save her relationship with an amazing man--all while eluding her nemesis? She'll sure as hell try.Join Lizzie as she muddles through another magical adventure, with old friends and new, making the most of what life--and the afterlife--throw at her.Book 2 in the Lost Library series, can be enjoyed as a stand alone book or as the second full length novel set in the Lost Library world.***Other Works by Kate Baray***LOST LIBRARY NOVELSBook 1: Lost LibraryBook 2: Spirited LegacyLOST LIBRARY SHORTSStory 1: Rage, A Lost Library ShortStory 2: Forgiven, A Lost Library ShortStory 3: Love, A Lost Library Short

Spirited Legacy

A human investigator in a magical world...what could possibly go wrong? Jack Spirelli, paranormal investigator, public debunker of supernatural frauds, and private fixer for the magic-using community has opened his doors. Between exposing paranormal hoaxes and handling cases of a more magical nature, Jack's juggling more business than he can handle. It's past time to hire an assistant, another investigator, and some additional muscle - but maybe the dragon who just walked in and applied will do for now. This volume contains three episodes, each of which is a complete stand-alone story.

Episodes 1-3

Spirelli Paranormal Investigations

M. G. Herron

S. R. Bond

Steve Statham

Five stories, five mirrors, and a solid dash of fantasy combine to make this collection a Halloween treat. Meet... Fiona as she grapples with an overactive imagination or accepts that the mirror she's inherited truly is cursed in "The Covered Mirror." Jean as she struggles with the grief of losing a loved one while a treasured gift from her past takes on a shocking new life of its own in "On Wings of Steel." Grace as an ominous environment and odd occurrences push her with increasing urgency to question her past and her future in "The Girl in the Mirror." Young Anders as he suffers the pangs of first love lost and learns exactly how clever some video games can be in "Magick Mirror." And the talented painter Tori as she helps a lost soul find a solution to a decades old dilemma and discovers love along the way in "The Antique Mirror." Mirror, Mirror offers a wonderful introduction to five fantasy authors, but each of these stories is also a self-contained adventure for readers to enjoy.

A Collection of Halloween Shorts

Mirror, Mirror

A quirky heroine with a magical book crosses paths with a Lycan Alpha on a mission. Hang on as adventure follows! This collection includes the first three books of the Lost Library series - over 700 pages of magic, shifters, adventure, and romance. Lizzie's life is upended when a book with too many secrets arrives and unlocks the door to an exciting, new world. John's consumed by a determination to succeed where his father failed, and he's certain Lizzie is the key to his pack's future. Together, they'll tackle a persistent evil that threatens their lives, as well as their friends and family.

Lost Library Collection: Books 1-3

When a magical book shows up, Lizzie enters a world of adventure and supernatural wonders. A three book collection full of action, romance, and werewolves, including Lost Library, Spirited Legacy, Defensive Magic, and Necromancy. Lost Library A mysterious book opens up a world of magic! John arrives on Lizzie's doorstep looking for answers she doesn't have. She may have a magical book, but she hasn't a clue what to do with it. And John's revelation that he's werewolf doesn’t help. Take a romp through Lizzie's life as she discovers creatures that go bump in the night and maybe love. Spirited Legacy Spectral visitations in a magical library. Lizzie receives an offer she can't refuse: an internship working in the Lost Library, home to hundreds of spelled books. And to make the deal even sweeter, her prospective boss has offered to act as her magic mentor. What's a girl to say, but yes? Except...there are the questions of her unresolved love affair, her recently acquired arch enemy, and a haunting past. Defensive Magic When wolves fight... What will the neighbors think? After an adventurous trip to Europe, Lizzie and John return home hoping for a little R & R. What they find is no rest at all. Lizzie's got a death threat on her pillow, and John is faced with a pack challenge in their backyard. Soon Lizzie and John find themselves fighting for their lives. But who's masterminding the attacks? Is it Lizzie's old arch-rival Worth? Or does an even greater threat wait for the couple? Necromancy Can a book animate the dead? When dead bugs start flying and a ghost becomes corporeal, all signs point to yes. The effects of the book are contained within the walls of the lost library…for now. Europe’s other world policing agency, frantic for a way to stop the effects of the book’s magic before it spreads, turn to the library’s most promising spell caster Lizzie for help.

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Lost Library Complete Series

A mysterious and magical bookWhat's the point of a book that can't be read? Lizzie hasn't a clue, but she does know there's magic afoot.When a handsome stranger shows up on her doorstep asking questions and expecting her to have all the answers, she can't decide if she wants to thump him or kiss him. And John's revelation that he's a Lycan doesn't simplify matters.Before Lizzie can catch her breath, she and John are caught up in an evil mastermind's bid for power. Can she and John put a stop to their newfound enemy's plans?Take a romp through the life of the quirky and well-meaning Lizzie as she discovers magic, creatures that go bump in the night, and maybe love.

An Urban Fantasy Romance

A buried past claws its way into an unsuspecting present Corozal Town has been attracting members of the magic community to its shores for months. Even though Jack's curiosity has been piqued by the Belize migration, he's not traveling internationally without a lucrative case to lure him. Enter one anonymous client with a large bank account. Jack's prospective client is willing to pay Spirelli Paranormal Investigations an outrageous sum for a one-time consultation...but only in Corozal. The client has offered an additional, mind-boggling sum should Jack accept the case. With magical trouble brewing in Belize and a hefty bonus on the line, Jack can't say no. But is the case too big for Marin and him to handle?

Entombed

Spectral visitations and a magical library Lizzie receives an offer she can't refuse—an internship working in the Lost Library, home to hundreds of spelled books. And to make the deal even sweeter, her prospective boss has offered to act as her magic mentor. What’s a girl to say, but yes? Except…there are the questions of her unresolved love affair, her recently acquired arch enemy, and a haunting past. Click to find out how Lizzie makes the most of what life—and the afterlife—throw her way.

A paranormal urban fantasy tale

When wolves fight... What will the neighbors think? After an adventurous trip to Europe, Lizzie and John return home hoping for a little R & R. What they find is no rest at all. Lizzie’s got a death threat on her pillow, and John is faced with a pack challenge in their backyard. Soon Lizzie and John find themselves fighting for their lives. But who’s masterminding the attacks? Is it Lizzie's old arch-rival Worth? Or does an even greater threat wait for the couple?

Defensive Magic

Fire unleashed and uncontrolled When a romantic romp becomes more, Kenna puts on the brakes. She’s not looking for long-term, not now. But then a series of shocking surprises has her reevaluating her life. She’s pregnant with the child she’s always longed for and didn’t believe possible. Her pregnancy activates fire witch powers she didn’t know she had. And her knitting, crafting, home-body mom turns out to be a wicked fierce fire witch fighting for the good of humans everywhere. When her mom is kidnapped, the paranormal policing force refuses to help, leaving the rescue mission to Kenna. Can Kenna master her newly awakened fire witch powers in time to save her mom? With the help of her old friends Lizzie and Jack, her ex-lover Max, and a feisty little magical book that refuses to be silenced, Kenna might just have a shot.

Witch's Diary

A mysterious and magical book What’s the point of a book that can’t be read? Lizzie hasn’t a clue, but she does know there’s magic afoot. When a handsome stranger shows up on her doorstep asking questions and expecting her to have all the answers, she can’t decide if she wants to thump him or kiss him. And John's revelation that he's a Lycan doesn’t simplify matters. Before Lizzie can catch her breath, she and John are caught up in an evil mastermind’s bid for power. Can she and John put a stop to their newfound enemy's plans? Take a romp through the life of the quirky and well-meaning Lizzie as she discovers magic, creatures that go bump in the night, and maybe love. free first-in-series, series starter, witches, wizards, spells, magic library

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Spirelli Paranormal Investigations: Episodes 1-3

Can a book animate the dead? When dead bugs start flying, Lizzie's thinking yes. The effects of the book are contained within the walls of the library…for now. But keeping dead things dead quickly becomes Lizzie's top priority. Small problem: Lizzie's having an off day. Her mate's halfway around the world, her best friend is off her rocker, and there isn't enough caffeine to make everything in her world right. Click to find out if Lizzie can wrestle one evil book into submission before it sparks an undead uprising and completely ruins her day.

Necromancy

Cate Lawley

Two Christmas stories in the Vegan Vamp world and a bonus story from Kate Baray’s Lost Library world! MAKIN’ THE LIST Not everyone makes Santa's nice list. Mallory's having nightmares, except they feature a kindly bearded man in a red velvet suit. That's right, Mallory is dreaming about Santa Claus, and it's giving her the willies. Everyone loves Santa! What can it possibly mean that the cheerful big guy makes her fangs chatter? Find out whether Mallory's strange new Santa-phobia takes all the happy out of her holiday. MY, WHAT BIG FANGS YOU HAVE Christmas Dinner, liquid and vegan If those dietary restrictions don’t have Mallory’s mother in a tizzy, then her daughter’s sudden weight loss certainly does. Evelyn’s getting to the bottom of her daughter’s mysterious diet before the dessert course, no matter how far it stretches her parenting skills or dents her reputation as the perfect hostess. Join Evelyn, her daughter Mallory, and their close friends for this heartwarming Christmas story set in the Vegan Vamp world. KRAMPUS GONE WILD Christmas at the beach shouldn't include horned hellions with razor sharp teeth and a taste for rowdy fun. Lizzie and John's private pre-Christmas engagement celebration takes an unexpected turn when a Krampus outbreak intrudes. Three-feet tall, horned, and full of mischief, the local Krampuses are running amok. Click to find out if Lizzie and John tame the beasts before the locals discover magic is real and on their doorstep! Author’s Note: Each of the three titles included in the collection has been previously published under its listed title.

Vegan Vamp Holiday Collection

A Vegan Vamp Christmas

Jack Spirelli, paranormal investigator, public debunker of paranormal frauds, and private fixer for the magic-using community has opened his doors. Jack’s in a crunch. Since he went pseudo-public with Spirelli Paranormal Investigations, his business has sky-rocketed. Debunking the scum who prey on vulnerable targets makes up half his business now. And the rest of his time? Jack’s on speed dial with the Texas Lycan Pack, the Inter-Pack Policing Cooperative gives him an occasional ring, and anything that goes bump in the night might just call him with a job. He needs an assistant, another investigator, and some additional muscle, but maybe the dragon who just walked in and applied will do for now. Each of the six stories in Season One covers a new Spirelli case.

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