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Kara Hilder Mysteries #3
Heartless Homicide
A Valkyrie with Haphazard Magic
A Fallen Angel Seeking Redemption
An Unlikely Crime-Solving Duo
When Kara agreed to go to the Valentine's Day parade with Zane, she didn't think they'd end the night solving a crime--but that's exactly what happened. When a local witch is found dead on the Ferris wheel, the two detectives spring into action. With the list of suspects piling high, Kara and Zane scramble to gather clues and solve the case. Between coming to grips with the fact her biological father may be an evil witch, figuring out what to do with her deepening feelings for Zane, honing her magical abilities, attending a Margarita Memorial, and discovering who wanted the body on Doc Treestone's slab dead...Kara's fighting for sanity. Good thing she has plenty of heart-shaped chocolates and peanut butter whiskey to keep her company. But just when the two detectives think they have everything figured out, a curveball they didn't see coming takes them out at the knees. Can Kara figure out what's really going on? Or will this Valentine's Day be her last?
A Fallen Angel Seeking Redemption
An Unlikely Crime-Solving Duo
When Kara agreed to go to the Valentine's Day parade with Zane, she didn't think they'd end the night solving a crime--but that's exactly what happened. When a local witch is found dead on the Ferris wheel, the two detectives spring into action. With the list of suspects piling high, Kara and Zane scramble to gather clues and solve the case. Between coming to grips with the fact her biological father may be an evil witch, figuring out what to do with her deepening feelings for Zane, honing her magical abilities, attending a Margarita Memorial, and discovering who wanted the body on Doc Treestone's slab dead...Kara's fighting for sanity. Good thing she has plenty of heart-shaped chocolates and peanut butter whiskey to keep her company. But just when the two detectives think they have everything figured out, a curveball they didn't see coming takes them out at the knees. Can Kara figure out what's really going on? Or will this Valentine's Day be her last?
- GenresParanormalCozy Mystery
144 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 28, 2022
456 people are currently reading
50 people want to read
About the author
Jenna St. James
138 books277 followersJenna writes in the genre of traditional cozy, paranormal cozy, and romantic comedy. Her humorous characters and stories revolve around over-the-top family members, creative murders, and there's always a positive element of the military in her stories. Jenna currently lives in Missouri with her fiancé, step-daughter, Nova Scotia duck tolling retriever dog, Brownie, and her tuxedo-cat, Whiskey. She is a former court reporter turned educator turned full-time writer. She has a Master’s degree in Special Education and an Education Specialist degree in Curriculum and Instruction. She also spent twelve years in full-time ministry.
When she’s not writing, Jenna likes to attend beer and wine tastings, go antiquing, visit craft festivals, and spend time with her family and friends. You can friend request her on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/authorjennas... or catch her on Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/authorjennas.... Check out her website at http://www.jennastjames.com/. Don’t forget to sign up for the newsletter so you can keep up with the latest releases!
When she’s not writing, Jenna likes to attend beer and wine tastings, go antiquing, visit craft festivals, and spend time with her family and friends. You can friend request her on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/authorjennas... or catch her on Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/authorjennas.... Check out her website at http://www.jennastjames.com/. Don’t forget to sign up for the newsletter so you can keep up with the latest releases!
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July 6, 2022
Another entertaining and intriguing addition in Ms. St. James' Kara Hilder cozy paranormal mystery series. I am really enjoying getting to know these characters and this new paranormal community.
June 20, 2022
Heartless Homicide is the third Book in the Kara Hilder Mystery series.
Its Valentine's Day and Kara and Zane go to the parade together.
I love Kara, Valkyrie and Zane, fallen angel together they make such a fantastic team and their romance is heating up!
When a witch drops dead on the Ferris wheel, they are on to the investigation.
Kara is also getting pieces of who her really father is.
This book was FANTASTIC, filled with all different paranormal characters. I especially LOVE Link.
The mystery was fantastic, and I really enjoy the romance that is developing between Kara and Zane.
A wonderful, well written, perfectly plotted paranormal cozy mystery.
I cannot wait for the next one!!!!
Its Valentine's Day and Kara and Zane go to the parade together.
I love Kara, Valkyrie and Zane, fallen angel together they make such a fantastic team and their romance is heating up!
When a witch drops dead on the Ferris wheel, they are on to the investigation.
Kara is also getting pieces of who her really father is.
This book was FANTASTIC, filled with all different paranormal characters. I especially LOVE Link.
The mystery was fantastic, and I really enjoy the romance that is developing between Kara and Zane.
A wonderful, well written, perfectly plotted paranormal cozy mystery.
I cannot wait for the next one!!!!
July 14, 2025
Great read
June 21, 2022
Kara and Zane are the perfect crime solving team and they are slowly becoming the perfect romantic couple as well. And while Valentine’s Day should be for romance, this duo is dragged into solving a murder. Love this series and this book, like all the others, was so good I couldn’t stop reading. The cliffhanger ending has me anxious to get the next book now. The ongoing mystery of Kara’s dad and the big mystery around her mom really have me hooked. All of the characters are so wonderful and new character, Loddie was hilarious. Great twists on the mysteries. The characters & overall story for the series are really developing well. I'm totally hooked.
June 30, 2022
Good
The third book in this series, bring Kara and Zane face to face with the murder of a mean girl- which means there is no shortage of suspects!
It’s a fast read, with sassy Savage getting some pretty good screen time, and Shenanigans from the pixies nearby.
There are some small developments as far as Kara’s mystery father and her romance with Zane are concerned. Very small. But it’s still an enjoyable, fun, cosy paranormal mystery in the series.
The brevity of the book, makes it perfect for when you need a lighthearted pick-me-up and are strapped for time; a great option for beach reading paranormal mystery fans!
The third book in this series, bring Kara and Zane face to face with the murder of a mean girl- which means there is no shortage of suspects!
It’s a fast read, with sassy Savage getting some pretty good screen time, and Shenanigans from the pixies nearby.
There are some small developments as far as Kara’s mystery father and her romance with Zane are concerned. Very small. But it’s still an enjoyable, fun, cosy paranormal mystery in the series.
The brevity of the book, makes it perfect for when you need a lighthearted pick-me-up and are strapped for time; a great option for beach reading paranormal mystery fans!
July 12, 2022
High tech Cupid
I'll never look at Valentine's Day the same again. While Kilda gets talked into being Zane's faux date to keep the hordes of amorous single ladies away, mean girl Vanessa takes her shot right in front of Kilda. Having left one man at the altar, dating said man's best friend and bankrupting a 3rd man, no one is surprised she's found dead stop the Ferris Wheel after eating cyanide laced chocolate almonds. Chocolates are her jilted finder's specialty. But there are plenty of others with murderous grudges. Love is definitely not in the air.
This is shaping up to be a gem of a series in the PAC genre. Just enough angst, humour and family.
I'll never look at Valentine's Day the same again. While Kilda gets talked into being Zane's faux date to keep the hordes of amorous single ladies away, mean girl Vanessa takes her shot right in front of Kilda. Having left one man at the altar, dating said man's best friend and bankrupting a 3rd man, no one is surprised she's found dead stop the Ferris Wheel after eating cyanide laced chocolate almonds. Chocolates are her jilted finder's specialty. But there are plenty of others with murderous grudges. Love is definitely not in the air.
This is shaping up to be a gem of a series in the PAC genre. Just enough angst, humour and family.
April 8, 2023
Valentine's Day, the most romantic day of the year and Kara has agreed to be Zane's date to protect him from all the single women who pursue him including the ones who flirt with him when she's right beside him. One of the decides to ride the Ferris Wheel after she can't persuade Zane to ride with her and when the ride is over, she's dead and there are plenty of suspects. There are so many twists and turns in Zane and Kara's search for the murderer and then there's another death and just when you think you have all the answers the plot changes again and the murderer isn't revealed until the very end and the ending was a complete shock. Great read, really good story.
August 10, 2023
Great series!
With the Valentine's Day Festival approaching, Zane asks Kara to be his date. He always rides on a float. Zane invited her to avoid the advances of the single ladies wanting to date him and because he truly enjoys her company. While riding the ferris wheel a witch, Harper, is found dead.
When Zane and Kara investigate with Rota and Link, there are way too many suspects to narrow it down to just one. Harper was that hated.
A must read!
With the Valentine's Day Festival approaching, Zane asks Kara to be his date. He always rides on a float. Zane invited her to avoid the advances of the single ladies wanting to date him and because he truly enjoys her company. While riding the ferris wheel a witch, Harper, is found dead.
When Zane and Kara investigate with Rota and Link, there are way too many suspects to narrow it down to just one. Harper was that hated.
A must read!
October 14, 2023
fast read
It’s an easy read series. I have to question why she finds out she’s a Valkyrie and has a grandmother Rota. Yet for three ongoing volumes, Rota is just an afterthought. Wouldn’t that be more communication, more dialogue, more information about the Valkyrie, in general, with her grandmother. And I don’t think it’s as good as her other series. But I’ll still finish the series and keep reading them. I do recommend them.
It’s an easy read series. I have to question why she finds out she’s a Valkyrie and has a grandmother Rota. Yet for three ongoing volumes, Rota is just an afterthought. Wouldn’t that be more communication, more dialogue, more information about the Valkyrie, in general, with her grandmother. And I don’t think it’s as good as her other series. But I’ll still finish the series and keep reading them. I do recommend them.
November 29, 2023
Heartless Homicide: A Kara Holder Mystery Book 3.
A quick read, but everyone seemed to have a death wish for Vanessa and Petra, so Zane and Kara seemed to investigate most everyone in town. Eventually Vinnie seemed most likely to do in Vanessa, but I won't blab about who got Petra. Kara's dad was being revealed at the end, but I can't wait for Book 4!
A quick read, but everyone seemed to have a death wish for Vanessa and Petra, so Zane and Kara seemed to investigate most everyone in town. Eventually Vinnie seemed most likely to do in Vanessa, but I won't blab about who got Petra. Kara's dad was being revealed at the end, but I can't wait for Book 4!
May 27, 2024
a series that keeps delivering
I usually like books that having every item neatly tied up in the end. But there are still mysteries in Kara’s story and new characters being introduced. Which means I am in for the long haul. Thank you Jenna St James for a series that keeps the reader wanting more.
I usually like books that having every item neatly tied up in the end. But there are still mysteries in Kara’s story and new characters being introduced. Which means I am in for the long haul. Thank you Jenna St James for a series that keeps the reader wanting more.
June 28, 2022
well, our new to paranormal girl Kara had an adventure mingled with Valentines day and murder. Perfect combo,, huh? Well, Ms Jenna spins a tale with unexpected twists and turns, creating a real page turner. It seems to be a true talent for our author!
July 2, 2022
Great book!
This series is so good! I love that the main character is a bit older and is a strong woman! I also love the plot, which is very well done and will keep you reading to the end! I can't wait for the next book!
This series is so good! I love that the main character is a bit older and is a strong woman! I also love the plot, which is very well done and will keep you reading to the end! I can't wait for the next book!
July 6, 2022
Good read
Book 3 still has Kara trying to find out who her father is. There are two murders and not sure who the killer is. There is humor, mystery, a little danger, magic, and loads of quirky characters. Highly entertaining.
Book 3 still has Kara trying to find out who her father is. There are two murders and not sure who the killer is. There is humor, mystery, a little danger, magic, and loads of quirky characters. Highly entertaining.
July 14, 2022
Excellent cozy
I've read most of Jenna St. James' books and this series is my favorite yet. This is the perfect combination of great characters with an interesting setting and creative paranormal mysteries. I'm excited to see what's next for Kara.
I've read most of Jenna St. James' books and this series is my favorite yet. This is the perfect combination of great characters with an interesting setting and creative paranormal mysteries. I'm excited to see what's next for Kara.
September 14, 2022
valentine murder
Kara and Zane have a murder to solve and all the women in town to fool so zane isn’t hot on all night long. But during the festivities someone gets killed on the ferris wheel
Kara and Zane have a murder to solve and all the women in town to fool so zane isn’t hot on all night long. But during the festivities someone gets killed on the ferris wheel
February 28, 2023
I don't know how I missed that this was delivered to my Kindle. I read book 4 and some things didn't make sense, they do now. This book in the series was outstanding! Twists and turns I hadn't seen coming as usual with Jenna's books.
May 27, 2025
This book just adds another deeper layer to the series as a whole. The relationships that Kara is building, and she learns about herself and her past. Plus investigating things with Zane. I love how twisted and the many turns this book has.
September 23, 2025
Murder at a festival
A woman is killed by poisoned chocolate covered almonds at the Valentine's Day festival. The characters are interesting and there are many suspects to sort through.
A woman is killed by poisoned chocolate covered almonds at the Valentine's Day festival. The characters are interesting and there are many suspects to sort through.
November 27, 2025
Never a Dull Moment
The author is fantastic at the twists and turns and immersing the reader into the story of who did it.
Th under tow of the character back stories keeps the reader hanging to move to the next book to continue the story in the characters lives.
The author is fantastic at the twists and turns and immersing the reader into the story of who did it.
Th under tow of the character back stories keeps the reader hanging to move to the next book to continue the story in the characters lives.
July 4, 2022
Great book
This is turning into a great series. I should have known as all of Jenna St James series are. I can't wait for the next book.
This is turning into a great series. I should have known as all of Jenna St James series are. I can't wait for the next book.
July 24, 2022
Very much enjoyed this book. Mixing everything together, mystery, magic and a bit of romance.
November 13, 2022
These keep getting bettrt
I love this series. All the characters , the magical place they live. And just like the real world there are problems and violence. Don't miss this series.
I love this series. All the characters , the magical place they live. And just like the real world there are problems and violence. Don't miss this series.
April 2, 2023
heartless
Money, investments gone bad, run away bride, chocolate and wine. Good combination. The characters are great. The storyline moves right along. The bad guy spill all
Money, investments gone bad, run away bride, chocolate and wine. Good combination. The characters are great. The storyline moves right along. The bad guy spill all
September 16, 2023
Engaging and entertaining
October 28, 2023
another great story
This is an exciting book filled with great characters, a very interesting story, it’s fun, plot, and enough, excitement, and interest to keep you interested.
This is an exciting book filled with great characters, a very interesting story, it’s fun, plot, and enough, excitement, and interest to keep you interested.
December 17, 2023
Totally enjoyed it! This is a well written and has well developed characters. The story is catching and with the strong characters makes for a very enjoyable read. Great Reading Everyone!
May 31, 2024
liking this series
Great book and exciting reading. Keeps you guessing until the end. Love the fairy and other characters Looking forward to next book.
Great book and exciting reading. Keeps you guessing until the end. Love the fairy and other characters Looking forward to next book.
October 11, 2024
Excellent storyline
I love this series. The characters are interesting and add a few smiles even during serious events. Can't wait for the next book.
I love this series. The characters are interesting and add a few smiles even during serious events. Can't wait for the next book.
October 25, 2025
Easy Read
Enjoyed the story and yet again the twist I knew was coming but I didn’t know WHO! Starting the next book now!
Enjoyed the story and yet again the twist I knew was coming but I didn’t know WHO! Starting the next book now!
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