Best Selling Books by Lisa Shea

A look at traditional Italian courtship and wedding traditions. Photographs of Italy included.

Kathy Taylor had weathered eight rough years as a black female police officer in Boston - but enough was enough. She turned in her badge, moved up north, and set up shop as a private investigator in historic Salem, Massachusetts. Now she''s surrounded by wiccans and herbalists, by crystal shops and psychic pizza-deliverymen. And her first client has just stepped in the door. Black Cat Vols. 1-10 contains the first ten short stories in the Salem Massachusetts Mini Mysteries series. These books are: The Lucky Cat, The Mistake, The Knot, The Accident, The Statue, The Onyx Pig, The Yogini, The Play Date, The Dancers, and The Dog. This compilation of short stories totals 30,000 words. The short stories in this series are being written and loaded one a day from October 1 through October 31, 2014. All author''s proceeds from this series benefit battered women''s shelters. Lisa has lived in scenic Massachusetts since 1986, with only two brief forays out of state. One of Lisa''s ancestors was Ann Foster, who died during the Salem Witch Trials. Ann Foster was a grandmother by that time and sacrificed herself to protect her daughter and granddaughter. Ann had been born in England, came over in 1635, and was 75 by the time of the trials. Salem reached its dark depths during those trials from 1692-1693 - but since then has healed, blossomed, and shines. It now features the amazing Peabody Essex Museum, a plethora of gorgeous historic architecture, and a beautiful coastline. It''s well worth a visit. If you can''t go in person, take a virtual trip through Lisa''s first-hand descriptions!

Kathy Taylor had weathered eight rough years as a black female police officer in Boston - but enough was enough. She turned in her badge, moved up north, and set up shop as a private investigator in historic Salem, Massachusetts. Now she''s surrounded by Wiccans and herbalists, by crystal shops and psychic pizza-deliverymen. And her first client has just stepped in the door. Black Cat Vols. 11-20 contains the second set of ten short stories in the Salem Massachusetts Mini Mysteries series. These books are: The Balance, The Dart, The Roll-Top, The Violin, The Couple, Murderers'' Row, The Bath, The Stalker, The Party, and The Teardrop. This compilation of short stories totals 36,000 words. The short stories in this series are being written and loaded one a day from October 1 through October 31, 2014. All author''s proceeds from this series benefit battered women''s shelters.

Sarah''s midwife skills are the last line of defense for women with nowhere else to turn. She prides herself in the complete trust the women have in her. She would never betray one of her vulnerable charges. Reynald, a Templar knight, thunders into her world, demanding detailed information about her patients. Sarah, outraged at his arrogance, absolutely refuses to help him in any way. When wolves'' heads begin threatening the region, Sarah realizes that Reynald''s mission is one of critical importance. Soon it is a race against time to get to the bandits before they destroy all she has worked to keep safe. All proceeds from sales of Lisa Shea''s medieval novels benefit battered women''s shelters. Lisa has written 12 medieval novels. Each is a standalone story and can be read in any order. Each has its own flavor and atmosphere - each is set in a different part of England and showcases the natural beauty of its region. Trusting in Faith is set near Bath, in southwest England. The cover photo shows that stunning landscape. All of Lisa''s books are teen-friendly with no graphic violence or intimacy. There is one gently described bedroom scene. Trusting in Faith is a heartfelt tale of overcoming prejudices and learning to trust, in the style of Jane Austen''s Pride and Prejudice.

Lucia''s father is slain before her eyes. Her keep is overrun by wolves'' heads. Desperate to protect what remains of her homelands, she flees to a neighboring keep to plead for support. She nearly reaches safety when a vicious ambush leaves her near death. Stephen, foster son of Lord Edmund, shepherds the valiant swordswoman through her hallucinations and fevers. As she heals, he finds himself drawn to her strength, her honor, and her courage. But he knows without a doubt that she cannot be his. When Ian, the nobleman''s son and heir, decides that Lucia is the perfect target for his lecherous desires, Stephen finds himself caught in the most primal of battles - one which pits brother against brother and father against son. All author''s proceeds from sales of the Sword of Glastonbury series benefit battered women''s shelters. Believing Your Eyes is book three in the Sword of Glastonbury series. Each novel ends in a happily ever after, which then leads into the next book in the series. Each of these full-length romances features its own flavor, atmosphere, and main characters. Each is set in a different part of medieval England and showcases the natural beauty of its region. Believing Your Eyes is set in Northumberland, in northern England. Believing Your Eyes is a powerful tale of overcoming pain, healing from the past, and learning to trust again. It is suitable for teens and older. It does not feature any strong language and the two brief scenes of intimacy are gently described. Please be aware that this book tackles the delicate topic of rape. Those who have experienced this traumatic situation should be aware that the plot compassionately explores this issue; some may find that material triggering of strong emotions. If you enjoy my series but have any concerns about reading this book, let me know. I will send you the final chapter so you can read the happily-ever-after and the introduction of Constance. That way you can move forward to Book 4 with all the information you need.

Kathy Taylor had weathered eight rough years as a black female police officer in Boston - but enough was enough. She turned in her badge, moved up north, and set up shop as a private investigator in historic Salem, Massachusetts. Now she''s surrounded by Wiccans and herbalists, by crystal shops and psychic pizza-deliverymen. And her first client has just stepped in the door. Black Cat Vols. 1-31 contains the ENTIRE COLLECTION of all 31 short stories in the Salem Massachusetts Mini Mysteries series. These books are: The Lucky Cat, The Mistake, The Knot, The Accident, The Statue, The Onyx Pig, The Yogini, The Play Date, The Dancers, The Dog, The Balance, The Dart, The Roll-Top, The Violin, The Couple, Murderers'' Row, The Bath, The Stalker, The Party, The Teardrop, The Dark, Gratitude, The Bride, The Letter, The Costume, The Idols, Memory, The Fright, The Curtains, The Question, and Halloween. This compilation of short stories totals 102,000 words. The short stories in this series were written and loaded one a day from October 1 through October 31, 2014. All author''s proceeds from this series benefit battered women''s shelters. Lisa has lived in scenic Massachusetts since 1986, with only two brief forays out of state. One of Lisa''s ancestors was Ann Foster, who died during the Salem Witch Trials. Ann Foster was a grandmother by that time and sacrificed herself to protect her daughter and granddaughter. Ann had been born in England, came over in 1635, and was 75 by the time of the trials. Salem reached its dark depths during those trials from 1692-1693 - but since then has healed, blossomed, and shines. It now features the amazing Peabody Essex Museum, a plethora of gorgeous historic architecture, and a beautiful coastline. It''s well worth a visit. If you can''t go in person, take a virtual trip through Lisa''s first-hand descriptions!

How do you get 1,000 targeted Twitter followers in three days? Why is a pinned post so important for selling books? What''s the key to triggering retweets of your latest photograph? Authors, artists, and entrepreneurs have a fairly unique set of needs on Twitter. They want to spread the word about their latest novel release. They need to find buyers for their watercolor painting. Maybe they''re a band drumming up interest in a new song. This book gets you on your way. I run over twenty-five Twitter accounts for authors, bands, artists, and other creative projects. I know the challenges of getting your book discovered in a world where thousands of new authors release books every month. I know how hard it is for a band to break through out of the sea of wanna-bes. I''ve honed the techniques and gotten the sales. This book starts from the beginning. It takes you step by step through creating your first account. It talks you through the different types of hashtags and how to use each to your best advantage. From games to trends, there''s always an angle to help your project out. You just have to know what to do and then do it. How do you easily move past the 5,000 follower ceiling? How do you manage multiple accounts? How can lists be your best friends? The book guides you through all the jargon and makes things easy. Plus, if you''re stuck, Lisa is just a click away and is happy to lend a hand! Get started today - a massive world of potential fans awaits! Half of all proceeds benefit arts for children programs.

Snowmageddon. Boston has reached the snowiest winter on record, and Sutton, Massachusetts isn''t far behind. Morgan takes an April''s Fools opportunity to document winter at its peak with her trusty Holga film camera. Made of plastic, using 120-format large film, a Holga is an exercise in mindfulness. Its plastic lens brings the fjord-like crevasses in the giant snow pile by the post office to life. And then she sees what''s inside. Morgan''s drawn into yet another mystery, this one set against the backdrop of Purgatory Chasm and Lake Quinsigamond, the Quabbin Reservoir and Ramshorn Pond. Through it all, with the support of her friends and Jason, she seeks a path of truth and peace. All author''s proceeds of this series benefit battered women''s shelters. Dogwood Dilemmas is the fourth novel in the award-winning Sutton Massachusetts Mystery series. All novels in the Sutton Massachusetts Mystery series are written in a boots-on-the-ground, chapter-a-day format. On April 1st, author Lisa Shea went to the parking lot of the Sutton Post Office, and then that evening she wrote up the actual sights and sounds of that visit. That was Chapter One. The same process held true for each subsequent day and location. By April 30th the book was laid out. Each book captures a moment in time; as a whole the series shows the progression of events, news, and nature in Sutton over the years. Lisa has lived in Sutton for over two decades and strives to craft stories which transport readers to her beautiful town. She offers a glimpse into Sutton''s combination of centuries-old history and a modern, sliced-through-by-a-busy-highway existence. Lisa visits the actual locations mentioned in the story, experiences the atmosphere, and then infuses those rich colors, trilling bird-songs, and pungent fragrances into her story in a richly descriptive manner reminiscent of Annie Dillard''s Pilgrim at Tinker Creek. Then toss in an ample seasoning of local culinary delights, and this is the world of the Sutton Massachusetts Mystery Series!

Nicole Bessam had finally found him. After long, fruitless years of searching, after countless missteps and mistakes, she had at last reunited with the man she had pledged her heart to. He was right there in front of her. But he didn''t remember her face.Commander Jon Paxton was transfixed by the woman before him. He''d had lovers in the past, certainly - women who eased his loneliness. But none had ever called to him the way Nicole did. None had ever fit into his life as neatly as a key fits into its lock. And there seemed to be so much more beneath the surface - but he just couldn''t reach it. Nicole had to move as carefully as a cat negotiating a rocky ledge high above a desolate abyss. One reckless step, one shift in the wrong direction, and the love they had shared could be forever lost. Aquarian Awakenings is the first of four novellas in the Collective Saga series. This adventure romance is set in a sci-fi fantasy future, one where countless disparate races coexist in a tenuous truce. Only the strength of the Collective military keeps the peace and guards against invaders. These stories are presented in a gentle manner, with no explicit violence or intimacy. All proceeds from the Collective Saga series benefit battered women''s shelters.

It''s 3am and the pouring rain mirrors Sarah''s desolation. It''s the five year anniversary of her twin sister''s death. Sarah just can''t face spending the day in the apartment the two had shared, so she''s heading south to Rhode Island to hide out for a few days. To try not to feel so completely and utterly alone. There''s a flash of white ahead of her on the rain-streaked highway. It can''t be -* * *Stepping Outside Oneself is the first book in Lisa''s Astral Out Of Body paranormal suspense series. These short stories are about 20-25 pages each. All of the paranormal suspesne series books contain no violence, no swearing, and no intimacy, so they are suitable for teens and up. You can read the books one-by-one as they are released, or you can wait for the boxed sets to be published once the series gets enough books in it. It''s your choice! Because I write so many series concurrently my readers find the regular releases are the best way to stay up to date with the latest progress. If you prefer to binge-read once a storyline is complete then just wait for that boxed set. A portion of all proceeds benefits battered women''s shelters.

Loki wants nothing more than to be a king. He decides to take over the North Pole and brings an army of frost giants to unseat Santa. Now it is up to Spider-Man, Silver Surfer, Storm, and Human Torch to swoop in and save Christmas.

"This playful rhyming picture book is set at the delightful Enchanted Passage bookstore in Sutton, Massachusetts. In these pages, Billy, an Enchanted Ghost, explores the bookstore and peeks out from various locations."--Amazon.

All author proceeds benefit local animal shelters. Animals have been entwined with our lives since the earliest days of civilization. Many of the first cave drawings are of animals and how they interact with humans. Dogs were loyal companions and protectors. Cats kept the home safe from mice and curled up on a lap after a long day of work. Both were worshipped as gods and goddesses. As our society grew, so did our appreciation of our animal neighbors on our Earth. Many of us now care for more unusual pets such as rabbits and geckos. The wild animals continue to enthrall and inspire us. Monkeys and apes can learn sign language to talk with us. Elephants can paint beautiful pictures and have shown they are self-aware. Animals can be our best friends. They share in our joys and comfort us through our dark times. Often they are the ones we turn to when nobody else will listen. Our Sutton Writing Group compilation includes animal-themed haiku and poetry. Memories of pets who changed our lives. Fictional tales laced with playful delight, magic, science fiction, current events, and a dash of whimsy. Come share in this exploration of the many wondrous ways in which animals touch us all. Authors featured in this compilation are: Christine Beauchaine Patty Cahill Linda DeFeudis Steve Hague Bob Marrone S. M. Nevermore Jane Nozzolillo Lily Penter Kevin Paul Saleeba Lisa Shea Ophelia Sikes

Willow likes her quiet routine. She edits books from her small apartment. She occasionally goes out to the local diner for a tuna melt. She enjoys living in Worcester. It''s where the Worcester Lunch Car Company made diners from 1096 to 1957. And now she gets to enjoy one in all its vintage glory. But her quiet, predictable evening at the diner is disturbed when four restaurant workers come in complaining about a theft. And her inquisitive mind soon notices something ... * * *Diner Deeds Done Dirt Cheap is the first book in the Diner Short Story Mysteries series. These short stories are about 15-20 pages each and features authentic dinners around Massachusetts. Author Lisa Shea goes to each diner personally to write up its sights, sounds, and aromas. That way you, the reader, can take a virtual vacation to these historic locations! Visit Lisa''s webpages to see photos and write-ups of the diners. All of the Diner Mystery series contain no violence, no swearing, and no intimacy, so they are suitable for teens and up. You can read the books one-by-one as they are released, or you can wait for the boxed sets to be published once the series gets enough books in it. It''s your choice! I try to write them right after I visit, so that''s why there are sometimes gaps in the release schedule. It''s not always easy to get to a diner when they''re open!A portion of all proceeds benefits battered women''s shelters.

Phoebe''s life was moving as orderly as the recitation of prayers on a shimmering springtime evening. She was ready to leave the one-room bavith she had shared with her family since birth, at the outskirts of Jerusalem, to wed her betrothed. She would learn to love Joel, she was sure of it. All they needed was time. And then, strolling along the River Jordan with her young nephew, she came across a scene which would change her life. John the Baptist was talking with a man who radiated serenity. The visions seared her soul. A baptism - a dove - and a watching Roman legionnaire with steady eyes like a wolf''s. When Joel grabbed her arm and scolded her for straying from her path, she had that sense. That sense that nothing would ever be the same. River Jordan is Book 1 of a gently cliff-hangered short story series. The sequence will lead up to a happily ever after ending. The series is clean romance and is suitable for teens and up. Half of all author''s proceeds benefit battered women''s shelters. I would love your input as I''m writing these - it''s your suggestions which will help guide the direction the story moves in! If you prefer to read your stories complete, you are welcome to wait until the sequence is complete and then buy the box set. Either way, you support the cause!

The Dove and the Wolf Box Set 1 contains Books 1-10 of a gently cliff-hangered short story series. The books are: Book 1 / River Jordan, Book 2 / Stones to Bread, Book 3 / Pinnacle of the Temple, Book 4 / Guardian Angel, Book 5 / Rachel''s Wedding, Book 6 / John the Baptist, Book 7 / Tabitha''s Wedding, Book 8 / The Money Changers, Book 9 / Nicodemus, and Book 10 / John''s Arrest.Phoebe''s life was moving as orderly as the recitation of prayers on a shimmering springtime evening. She was ready to leave the one-room bavith she had shared with her family since birth, at the outskirts of Jerusalem, to wed her betrothed. She would learn to love Joel, she was sure of it. All they needed was time.And then, strolling along the River Jordan with her young nephew, she came across a scene which would change her life. John the Baptist was talking with a man who radiated serenity. The visions seared her soul. A baptism - a dove - and a watching Roman legionnaire with steady eyes like a wolf''s. When Joel grabbed her arm and scolded her for straying from her path, she had that sense.That sense that nothing would ever be the same.* * *The Dove and the Wolf Box Set 1 contains Books 1-10 of a gently cliff-hangered short story series. The sequence will lead up to a happily ever after ending. The series is clean romance and is suitable for teens and up. Half of all author''s proceeds benefit battered women''s shelters.I would love your input as I''m writing these - it''s your suggestions which will help guide the direction the story moves in! I release each story as I finish them for that reason. If you prefer to read your stories complete, you are welcome to wait until each set of 10 is complete and then buy the box set. Either way, you support the cause!

Kathy Taylor had weathered eight rough years as a black female police officer in Boston - but enough was enough. She turned in her badge, moved up north, and set up shop as a private investigator in historic Salem, Massachusetts. Now she''s surrounded by Wiccans and herbalists, by crystal shops and psychic pizza-deliverymen. And her first client has just stepped in the door. The Lucky Cat is the starting point in the Salem Massachusetts Mini Mystery series. These short stories were written and loaded one a day from October 1 through October 31, 2014. You can read them one-by-one if you wish, or, if you prefer, you can read them as a complete boxed set. All author''s proceeds from this series benefit battered women''s shelters. Lisa has lived in scenic Massachusetts since 1986, with only two brief forays out of state. One of Lisa''s ancestors was Ann Foster, who died during the Salem Witch Trials. Ann Foster was a grandmother by that time and sacrificed herself to protect her daughter and granddaughter. Ann had been born in England, came over in 1635, and was 75 by the time of the trials. Salem reached its dark depths during those trials from 1692-1693 - but since then has healed, blossomed, and now shines. Salem features the amazing Peabody Essex Museum, a plethora of gorgeous historic architecture, and a beautiful coastline. It''s well worth a visit. If you can''t go in person, enjoy a virtual trip through Lisa''s first-hand descriptions!