When I pictured turning forty, I never could have imagined this. The college spring break crowd has descended on Crescent Bay.

All our favorite haunts are overrun by half-clad, partying young people. But the friends celebrating my birthday with karaoke make even the spring-breakers look tame.

Until ten o'clock anyway. Everyone's having a great time, until Forrest McCall takes over for the disgruntled bartender.

I have my own past with the arrogant young man. I kept his secrets - in order to keep my own.

Now that choice is coming back to haunt me. And my friends.

When Marty discovers Forrest's body the very next day, I have to help clear them of suspicion. What happened after Forrest left his bartending shift? How did his body end up in the bay?My fortieth birthday comes with a happier surprise too, thank goodness.

A date. The first one to give me this sort of anxiety since my divorce last year.

If I can just quit second guessing, this thing with David might stand a chance. That turns out to be a pretty big if when my ex-husband calls out of the blue with news I do not want to hear.

Luckily, all is possible with the help of my friends. Because the moon garden depends on us being there when things get dark.

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and the shadows are creeping in. I've never faced a test like this before.

I'd better pass, because if I miss this date, I'll be so mad. .

. Welcome to the Moon Garden Mysteries paranormal cozy mystery series, a magical blend of paranormal women's fiction and cozy mystery for those who believe forty marks a new beginning, cats can talk (and you'd better listen), and when you're guarding a fae portal, chocolate is a girl's best friend.

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