Michaels Fern

LEAVING LA LA LAND Teresa "Toots" Loudenberry has a knack for finding adventure, even when she's not looking for it. But ever since her friend Sophie convinced her to start holding regular s ances, life in Los Angeles is getting a little too dramatic even for Toots's tastes. When their friend Ida receives a message from the beyond suggesting that her late husband was murdered, a spooked Toots decides it's time the Godmothers left LA for her hometown of Charleston... Meanwhile, Mavis, the final member of their group, has been acting suspiciously, mailing packages in bulk and refusing to divulge what she's up to. She should know by now that Ida, Toots, and Sophie will never let secrets rest or ignore a friend in need. And when the Godmothers discover that whoever killed Ida's husband has plans for Ida too, they'll do what they do best--rally together, concoct a daring plan, and show the world there is no match for these four formidable friends... "A thrilling read ripped from today's headlines. Michaels mixes humor and good old-fashioned cop drama in an endearing way." --RT Book Reviews "A page-turner... the perfect blend of mystery, adventure and romance." --The Charleston Mercury

These Are Not Your Fairy Godmothers When Toots Loudenberry relocated to Los Angeles from South Carolina to be near her daughter, Abby, she expected to bump into the occasional celebrity. She just never expected them to be dead. Meanwhile, Toots and her friends Sophie and Mavis are concerned that the prestigious Dr. Sameer's budding romance with fellow Godmother Ida may have something to do with his ailing bank balance. And Abby's attempted makeover of the celebrity magazine The Informer into the most talked-about tabloid in town could end more than just her career. But the Godmothers wouldn't be the Godmothers if they weren't pulling a few behind-the-scenes strings, and Abby's hopes of changing the fortunes of The Informer are still alive. Yet it'll take an assist from a source no one could have predicted, let alone see, to secure a story that will shake Tinseltown to its very core... Praise for Fern Michaels and Exclusive "Delightful. . .Witty, charming, and complicated, these four childhood chums prove that life is a gift no matter what age you are." --RT Book Reviews, 4.5 Stars "There's a reason Fern Michaels has published nearly 100 books: she's got a talent for churning out page-turners. Readers will finish this one in a single sitting." --Charleston Magazine

Abby isn't the only one enjoying a little romance. Toots' friendship with Dr. Phil Becker has grown unexpectedly close...and that brings both joy and complications. As a distraction, Toots throws herself into helping Abby and Chris open an animal rescue shelter on their plantation. But life takes a serious turn when two young children disappear after visiting The Sweetest Thing. Toots immediately enlists Ida, Sophie, and Mavis to help in the search. But as Sophie's psychic abilities draw them closer to the culprits, they realize the stakes are much higher than they ever could have imagined...

Fury van der Rhys, daughter of Sirena, the Sea Siren, who twenty years before had plundered the ships of the Dutch East India Company, sets sail for the coast of Africa to challenge Amalie, a gorgeous creature who shares Fury's love for a dark-eyed Spaniard