Springtime Shadows: Small Town Charm, Paranormal, Cozy Mysteries

by Sharon Michaels

Springtime Shadows is a paranormal cozy mystery steeped in family secrets, small-town intrigue, and a double timeline mystery that spans generations.
Set in the elegant Victorian Evermore House in the charming small town of Hawthorne Corner, the story follows Gideon Harlow, a history professor and Airbnb owner whose quiet life is upended when unexpected relatives arrive claiming not only the estate, but a deeper connection to the town’s past.

As present-day tensions mount, clues from the 1920s surface, revealing a long-buried mystery tied to the Evermore legacy. With the help of Lila Evermore, the resident ghost, and Callie, a curious Maine Coon cat with a talent for uncovering secrets, Gideon must piece together the truth before history repeats itself and the Evermore inheritance is lost forever.

Perfect for fans of paranormal cozy mysteries, double-timeline fiction, historical secrets, cat sleuth mysteries, amateur sleuths, family drama, and clean suspense.

Special A New Orleans-Style Beignet Recipe is included.

In Hawthorne Corner, every mystery comes with a whisper from beyond thanks to the town's resident psychic who always seems to know more than she should.
Join us in Hawthorne Corner for fun, friendship, and mysteries with plenty of twists and turns.

Each book in the series can be enjoyed as a standalone.
Chilling Whispers is Book 1 in the Hawthorne Corner Cozy Mysteries Series
Poisoned Hearts is Book 2 in the Hawthorne Corner Cozy Mystery Series
Shamrock Secrets is Book 3 in the Hawthorne Corner Cozy Mystery Series
Veiled Vows is Book 4 in the Hawthorne Corner Cozy Mystery Series
Springtime Shadows is Book 5 in the Hawthorne Corner Cozy Mystery Series
Deadly Dedication is Book 6 in the Hawthorne Corner Cozy Mystery Series
Phantom Fireworks is Book 7 in the Hawthorne Corner Cozy Mystery Series

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137 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 27, 2026

About the author

*Amazon Bestselling Author fueled by a passion for cozy mysteries.
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Bestselling author Sharon Michaels writes sweet, clean, and fun cozy mysteries about mature, smart women and men who know how to enjoy life. Small towns, close friends, a hint of romance, and a fur-baby or two makes solving mysteries fun and exciting.

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Reviews

[Marcie Rostosky · Rating 5 out of 5]

At first I was not certain about this book because it keeps flashing back and forth from past to present, but then suddenly I could not put the book down and Ms. Sharon did not disappoint. Gideon thinks he is about to lose Evermore House and lucky for him that he take some sound advice from Lila, The Resident Ghost. If you want to know what happens I highly recommend you get the book. You will love it. Thank you

[Nancy Lapierre · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book! It was so much fun to learn about Lila Evermore's life!!

The author did a great job of combining Lila's story into the current mystery happening to Gideon Harlow at Evermore House.

This series gets better and better in each book this author writes! I cannot wait to read the next book!

[Vanessa]

This series keeps getting better. I enjoyed reading about Lila Evermore’s life. I liked how the author went back and forth from past to present and incorporated Lila’s life with the current mystery of what was taking place at the Evermore home. Read to find out what the mystery is!

[Debra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Three strangers appear at Evermore House claiming rights to the house and the land. Join Gideon, Lila and Callie a Maine Coon cat as they work to uncover the truth. This is a wonderful dual timeline book that connects the past with the present.