Magic Mystery Ghost Fate Love Deceit Omen
Imagine an omen saving a woman's life, a deadly love potion, or a boy's love leading him to a parallel universe, or can a woman's love change a man?
What about a prince's ghost from ancient Egypt falling in love in the twenty-first century?
Or a mystery where a worthless painting reveals the truth and reunites a family. Or when cruel fate tears lovers apart. Will they meet again?
These bedtime stories, one for each night, will send your dreams spiraling as you explore these intricate tales.
What about a prince's ghost from ancient Egypt falling in love in the twenty-first century?
Or a mystery where a worthless painting reveals the truth and reunites a family. Or when cruel fate tears lovers apart. Will they meet again?
These bedtime stories, one for each night, will send your dreams spiraling as you explore these intricate tales.
Available in audiobook, and print
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The stories in the book
The Ghost of Prince Akhmose:
Thousands of years ago Tanakhmet cursed Prince Akhmose to never enter the heavenly paradise. But after Layla breaks the curse, does he really want to?
Messenger:
Lauren has everything she’d ever wished for. When her Raven spirit guide warns her of impending danger, she knows her life is in danger. Who wants her dead and why?
The Potion:
A potion made with haste out of jealousy puts Dorian into a coma. The rare orchid that could save his life is fiercely guarded by werewolves in the forbidden forest.
Will they succeed to save his life?
Bittersweet Memories:
Elana’s life was a revolving door of shattered hopes and disappointments. Until she met Luca. Allowing them only a short time of happiness, cruel fate tore them apart. Will they meet again?
The Worthless Painting:
The snobbish new owner of the Couture mansion brings a worthless painting into Danielle’s antique shop and the town’s future is threatened by the plans of the ruthless, rich owner. Is the painting truly worth nothing…or?
Alone:
Caleb lost his soulmate, Valerie. Can he find her in a parallel universe? If his father succeeds to open the portal, will he find the same person in the alternate universe or a stranger?
Fake It Till You Make It:
People are not perfect, and we all come with baggage. They might show a picture perfect-family life but hide the struggles, heartache, compromises, and sacrifices they made to get there.
Thousands of years ago Tanakhmet cursed Prince Akhmose to never enter the heavenly paradise. But after Layla breaks the curse, does he really want to?
Messenger:
Lauren has everything she’d ever wished for. When her Raven spirit guide warns her of impending danger, she knows her life is in danger. Who wants her dead and why?
The Potion:
A potion made with haste out of jealousy puts Dorian into a coma. The rare orchid that could save his life is fiercely guarded by werewolves in the forbidden forest.
Will they succeed to save his life?
Bittersweet Memories:
Elana’s life was a revolving door of shattered hopes and disappointments. Until she met Luca. Allowing them only a short time of happiness, cruel fate tore them apart. Will they meet again?
The Worthless Painting:
The snobbish new owner of the Couture mansion brings a worthless painting into Danielle’s antique shop and the town’s future is threatened by the plans of the ruthless, rich owner. Is the painting truly worth nothing…or?
Alone:
Caleb lost his soulmate, Valerie. Can he find her in a parallel universe? If his father succeeds to open the portal, will he find the same person in the alternate universe or a stranger?
Fake It Till You Make It:
People are not perfect, and we all come with baggage. They might show a picture perfect-family life but hide the struggles, heartache, compromises, and sacrifices they made to get there.
Audiobook
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Narrated by Pat Mahoney
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The 7 novellas included in the collection
If you'd like to read some of the novelettes, click on the covers below.
The stories are available in EBOOKS and some of them in AUDIOBOOKS
The stories are available in EBOOKS and some of them in AUDIOBOOKS
Thousands of years ago Tanakhmet cursed Prince Akhmose to never enter the heavenly paradise. But after Layla breaks the curse, does he really want to?
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Lauren has everything she’d ever wished for. When her Raven spirit guide warns her of impending danger, she knows her life is in danger. Who wants her dead and why?
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A potion made with haste out of jealousy puts Dorian into a coma. The rare orchid that could save his life is fiercely guarded by werewolves in the forbidden forest.
Will they succeed to save his life?
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Elana’s life was a revolving door of shattered hopes and disappointments. Until she met Luca. Allowing them only a short time of happiness, cruel fate tore them apart. Will they meet again?
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The snobbish new owner of the Couture mansion brings a worthless painting into Danielle’s antique shop and the town’s future is threatened by the plans of the ruthless, rich owner. Is the painting truly worth nothing…or?
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Caleb lost his soulmate, Valerie. Can he find her in a parallel universe? If his father succeeds to open the portal, will he find the same person in the alternate universe or a stranger?
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People are not perfect, and we all come with baggage. They might show a picture perfect-family life but hide the struggles, heartache, compromises, and sacrifices they made to get there.
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Review Rating: 5 Stars
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Reviewed By Emily-Jane Hills Orford for Readers’ Favorite
Imagine a love so powerful it can stand the test of time – a time that stretches across many centuries. How about a love that began in ancient Egypt between a Prince and a slave girl. Murdered and cursed the prince’s sarcophagus finds its way to a museum in the twenty-first century and the only one who could break the curse and set the love story in motion again. A riveting tale? How about a mystery about a seemingly worthless painting that causes so much furor that one begins to suspect its true value? Or an omen that threaten a woman’s life? A bedtime story for every night of the week that will probably set your dreams astray as your mind unravels the complexities of life itself.
Erika M Szabo’s The Seven Cozy Shorts is a collection of seven bedtime stories for grownups. Romance, mystery, intrigue and the totally weird and bizarre – just what adults need to wind down after a busy day. Each story, almost a novella in length, has a unique and intriguing plot which manifests in multiple directions, holding the reader’s attention to the very end. The descriptive narrative is thorough and engaging, the dialogue well constructed and believable and the characters are well developed. The author confronts all manner of human issues in her stories, from love, murder, family ties, a child given up for adoption and lost in the foster care system, forgiveness and so much more. Her stories span a wide range of genres, from historical romance and alternate histories to fantasy and the supernatural, to name but a few. With each genre, the author excels with the gift of creating a compelling story that will enrapture the readers from beginning to end.
Congratulations on your 5-star review!
Reviewed By Emily-Jane Hills Orford for Readers’ Favorite
Imagine a love so powerful it can stand the test of time – a time that stretches across many centuries. How about a love that began in ancient Egypt between a Prince and a slave girl. Murdered and cursed the prince’s sarcophagus finds its way to a museum in the twenty-first century and the only one who could break the curse and set the love story in motion again. A riveting tale? How about a mystery about a seemingly worthless painting that causes so much furor that one begins to suspect its true value? Or an omen that threaten a woman’s life? A bedtime story for every night of the week that will probably set your dreams astray as your mind unravels the complexities of life itself.
Erika M Szabo’s The Seven Cozy Shorts is a collection of seven bedtime stories for grownups. Romance, mystery, intrigue and the totally weird and bizarre – just what adults need to wind down after a busy day. Each story, almost a novella in length, has a unique and intriguing plot which manifests in multiple directions, holding the reader’s attention to the very end. The descriptive narrative is thorough and engaging, the dialogue well constructed and believable and the characters are well developed. The author confronts all manner of human issues in her stories, from love, murder, family ties, a child given up for adoption and lost in the foster care system, forgiveness and so much more. Her stories span a wide range of genres, from historical romance and alternate histories to fantasy and the supernatural, to name but a few. With each genre, the author excels with the gift of creating a compelling story that will enrapture the readers from beginning to end.
Audiobook reviews
.5 out of 5 stars
Beautiful stories perfectly narrated
I enjoyed each of the stories. Erika created believable characters and situations. Pat Mahoney's narration was excellent. I was impressed by his range as he change his voice between characters. His music also enhanced the listening experience without detracting from the stories themselves.
5 out of 5 stars
Great audiobook!
I enjoyed this audiobook very much. The stories by Erika Szabo were well written and engaging. The narration by Pat Mahoney brought all the characters to life. The music added to the enjoyment of the stories. Highly recommended!
5 out of 5 stars
Intense Cozy Shorts
These cozy mysteries went from absolutely creepy to seriously intense and I loved every moment of it. The stories are well written, entertaining and full of intricate twist that make you want to keep listening. The cozy shorts are different and some are quite unique. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who loves mysteries that range from the paranormal to second chances. This is my honest unbiased review.
5 out of 5 stars
Fantastic storiesI loved listening to this audiobook. The stories were great and the narrator did a wonderful job. He is very talented and the music and voices he did made this a fantastic listen.
- Cindy J. Smith
- 05-17-21
Beautiful stories perfectly narrated
I enjoyed each of the stories. Erika created believable characters and situations. Pat Mahoney's narration was excellent. I was impressed by his range as he change his voice between characters. His music also enhanced the listening experience without detracting from the stories themselves.
5 out of 5 stars
- Chris S
- 08-05-21
Great audiobook!
I enjoyed this audiobook very much. The stories by Erika Szabo were well written and engaging. The narration by Pat Mahoney brought all the characters to life. The music added to the enjoyment of the stories. Highly recommended!
5 out of 5 stars
- Blackeagle
- 06-13-21
Intense Cozy Shorts
These cozy mysteries went from absolutely creepy to seriously intense and I loved every moment of it. The stories are well written, entertaining and full of intricate twist that make you want to keep listening. The cozy shorts are different and some are quite unique. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who loves mysteries that range from the paranormal to second chances. This is my honest unbiased review.
5 out of 5 stars
- Daisy
- 06-11-21
Fantastic storiesI loved listening to this audiobook. The stories were great and the narrator did a wonderful job. He is very talented and the music and voices he did made this a fantastic listen.
Reviews of The Potion
From the United States
Gigi Sedlmayer, Book Excellence Award Finalist winning author of the Talon series
4.0 out of 5 stars The Potion
Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2020
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Wonderful read. Careful for what you are doing, particular with potions.
Catcol
5.0 out of 5 stars Such a Fun Magical Book!
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2020
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I loved this book which mixes magic with teenage emotions and trials. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves fantasy.
Book Lover 222
5.0 out of 5 stars A Gem of a Story
Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2020The Potion by Erika M. Szabo was a quick read about three apprentice witches. In this adolescent fantasy, there’s jealousy, a family curse, a werewolf, a rare flower, and teen angst. Well written with heartwarming characters, The Potion is a gem of a story. Is this the beginning of a series? Hint, hint.
Reviews of Messenger
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Dr. Patricia Eroh
5.0 out of 5 stars awesome thriller
Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2019
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Well, now I have a new author that is among my very favorites! This is a really compelling story that absolutely had me shaking in my boots! I could not put this book down until the end and then, I had trouble sleeping. I am hoping for more by this author.
People at Slate R. Raven
5.0 out of 5 stars What could be a better way out of this reality!
Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2019
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From the first chapter I was drawn into the book. Every time I needed to do something else, I ran late... because putting the book down was so rough! The intricate weave created by the author is breathtaking. I’ll definitely be watching for further work by Erika M. Szabo. If you enjoy reading, this is a must have for your collection
Gigi Sedlmayer, Book Excellence Award Finalist winning author of the Talon series
5.0 out of 5 stars Very interesting.
Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2020
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This story keeps you glued to the pages. Very interesting. loved it.
Deedra
5.0 out of 5 stars Messenger, when the Raven calls
Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2020This was an excellent short story! Lauren only wants a baby with her husband. She is attacked the day she finds out she is pregnant. Laura Krouch was a fine narrator. I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.'
H. Bane
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved this book
Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2019This book grabbed my attention from the very beginning. The story is very well written. This was a really hard book to put down. I will definitely be reading more from this author. I would recommend reading this book.
Rachel Benham
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2019Great short read. The story line was good and the characters were well written. To love someone and have them betray you is the worst. I am so happy Lauren got her happy ending.
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ABmonkey
5.0 out of 5 stars A great short story
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 10, 2021
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Lauren has money, a hot man in her life, friends, a nice apartment, but all is not well. She's from a line of witches and her Spirit Raven keeps appearing, warning of danger. Accidents and misfortune surround her and eventually even her life is at risk.
There's the raven again....
This is a great short listen for those who enjoy fantasy. Well crafted, it keeps the listening engaged as the suspense builds. Who is it trying to destroy Lauren, and her dream life? Who is she it she cannot trust? The ending was a surprise :)
The narrator is pleasant and easy to listen to, and the pace of the story engaging.
L. L.
4.0 out of 5 stars Fast paced drama with witches and crime
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 25, 2019
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Great little crime story with witchy undertones for those who just love their spells and a touch of the occult. Grab this book if you're looking for a quick read - this one is perfect for the beach or the bus and the beautiful poem by Cindy J. Smith at the begining really sets the tone. This was the first of Szabo's books I've read, but with the intrigue and easy tone, it will definitely not be the last.
Kindle Customer
4.0 out of 5 stars A nice little book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 20, 2019
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Raven messengers, witches and an unhappy marriage. Friends that make better enemies and romance. I enjoyed this book but felt it could have had more to it so four stars.