Overview

When Morgan Vale moves to the quiet town of Maplewood, she's looking for peace—not paranormal activity. But when a ghost starts haunting the local bookstore, Morgan's unique abilities might be the only thing that can solve the mystery.

After years of hiding her autism and paranormal gifts, Morgan thought she'd found a place where she could finally disappear. But when strange occurrences begin plaguing The Book Nook—the cozy bookstore owned by the intriguing Rowan Hart—Morgan can't ignore the restless spirit that needs her help.

As Morgan investigates the bookstore's paranormal mystery, she discovers a decades-old secret that someone wants to keep buried. With her ability to communicate with spirits and her talent for noticing patterns others miss, Morgan must uncover the truth before the haunting destroys everything Rowan has built.

But solving this mystery means revealing her abilities to a town that might not understand—and opening her heart to Rowan, who sees past Morgan's defenses in ways no one ever has.

Perfect for readers who love sapphic paranormal mysteries, cozy mysteries with heart, and stories about finding your place in the world. This slow-burn romance combines the warmth of small-town fiction with the intrigue of paranormal investigation, featuring an autistic protagonist who learns to embrace her differences as strengths.

The Maplewood Mysteries: Book One is the first in a new sapphic paranormal cozy mystery series by Alexandra Vale. If you're looking for a ghost mystery with heart, a bookstore setting that feels like home, and characters who find belonging in unexpected places, this is the book for you.