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Looking for reading matter to get you through winter? I have four new books for you to choose from. “Spirits of Gascony” has been re-edited and published under my own label. “Spelled in Ink”, the first in the Da Vinci series of cozy mysteries, came out on October 11 and has since won a Silver Award from Literary Titan! “Cursed out Loud”, the second Da Vinci mystery, is available for pre-order (Publication Feb 26). So is “Up the Ante”, the fourth Magical Misfits Mystery, which will be available on January 1, 2026.

You can all find them in Amazon – and read for FREE in Kindle Unlimited.

https://www.amazon.com/stores/Lina-Hansen/author/B08667DVBD

Stay tuned, I’ve got a few x-mas presents for you!

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A Dark Witch. An Art Thief. And An Invisible Killer.

With the goddess Kali’s death curse hanging over her head, dark witch Cyn is running scared.
To get help, Cyn must sell her services to DAFT, a top-shelf supernatural society.
The mission is tricky—find Leonardo da Vinci’s missing formula to protect the witches’ fading psychic powers from modern hi-tech. The last thing she needs is more trouble.
Trouble is what she gets.
Mysterious ongoings at the maestro’s final residence in France throw Cyn’s assignment off track, leaving her with a murdered man, Dan the magic-hating art thief—and a pet tortoise.
Now Cyn and her new criminal sidekick Dan must solve the puzzle and flush out an invisible foe, who might or might not be an undead Da Vinci.
Of course, the killer strikes again.
And misses.
Given their clashing characters, backgrounds, and a slow-burn romance sparking between them, Cyn and Dan are a team forged in hell. But, hey, a little creative chaos can work wonders…

“Spelled in Ink”, the first book in this suspenseful series of paranormal cozy murder mystery and fantasy novels, will keep you laughing—and guessing—right to the very end. If you like witty and strong female characters as written by Janet Evanovich, Kristen Painter, Helen Harper, and Colleen Helme, this short and fast-paced novel will have you rooting for team Cyn and Dan.

And now check out the product page to find out why it’s never a good idea to mess with watersprites! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FPBJHC8V

My first paranormal romcom mystery is out in the world and available at all major retailers, yay! To celebrate the launch day, I have teamed up with other mystery/fantasy/romance authors releasing this month. Click on the link below for a great list of brand-new reads (including Spirits of Gascony, of course).

New Releases in February

https://books.bookfunnel.com/newrelease-feb/nicjajr583

Do you review books (on Goodreads, Amazon, your blog, and other relevant sites)? If so, I’ve got good news for you. You can join my advance review campaign on Booksprout and get your free copy of my new paranormal romcom. Just click on the link below!

https://booksprout.co/reviewer/review-copy/view/196563/spirits-of-gascony

The heat is on in the quaint French coastal town of Capbreton when British food critic Mel Rosen crosses carving knives with celebrity chef Yvon Batz.
He messes up his signature dish. She leaves him a bad review.
But soon culinary calamities are the least of Mel’s worries…
A hidden treasure, a ruined castle, and historical atrocities are only some ingredients in a hilarious romantic mystery otherwise laced with egotistic villains, determined specters—and masculine chests in frilly shirts.

To pre-order, click here: https://books2read.com/u/mqOWr9

From December 7 to December 15 Cozy Mystery Party will host a big takeover event on Facebook. This is your chance to chat with cozy mystery authors from all over the globe – and win a freebie or giveaway. I’ll be posting on Saturday 7 at 1 PM ET (7 PM CET). To participate, make sure to join the Facebook group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/cozymysteryparty

To win a copy of my novel all you have to do is join the cozy mystery party group on Facebook. Event starts at 5PM ET/11 PM CEST. Good luck!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/cozymysteryparty

Myrtle Coldron, owner of the Witch’s Retreat B&B and leader of the Magical Misfits, enjoys a hike and stumbles upon a skeleton. The unwelcome discovery unleashes a series of bizarre events that shake the quaint village of Avebury to the core. And to top it off, she has scary dreams haunting her nights.

With the help of her loyal partner Chris and her quirky friends and familiars, Myrtle must navigate the tangled web of suspects to flush out a killer holding the keys to a secret from the coven’s past.

Should she fail, the Magical Misfits will be history….

“The Magical Misfits” is a cozy mystery series brimming with humor, suspense, and a dash of the supernatural. It’s perfect for fans of Stephanie Plum, Agatha Raisin, and Juliet Blackwell who crave a delightful blend of quirky characters, magical mishaps, and a satisfyingly unexpected resolution. Want to find out more? Get your copy NOW. https://www.amazon.com/Out-Body-Magical-Misfits-Mystery-ebook/dp/B0D2PKFQ41

To celebrate the upcoming launch of “Out of Body”, the third Magical Misfits Mystery, I’m giving away a free copy of Down the Hatch in Kindle Unlimited. Get your copy NOW. Deal is only available until 2 July. https://www.amazon.com/Down-Hatch-Magical-Misfits-Mystery/dp/1956615180