Home of the Dead Series by S.M. Adams

All Grace Deacon wants to do is forget. As a third generation mortician, Grace has seen her fair share of bodies. But nothing has prepared her for what she discovers in the basement of her family’s funeral home. The recent and tragic death of her family has her teetering on the edge of reality; she yearns for oblivion. But her handsome new neighbor seems determined to save her despite her protests... moreAll Grace Deacon wants to do is forget. As a third generation mortician, Grace has seen her fair share of bodies. But nothing has prepared her for what she discovers in the basement of her family’s funeral home. The recent and tragic death of her family has her teetering on the edge of reality; she yearns for oblivion. But her handsome new neighbor seems determined to save her despite her protests. All Grace wants is to put the past behind her — to sell the Deacon Funeral Home and escape to a foreign country with the cash. But a secret is buried in the bowels of the Home, a secret the Deacons have protected for generations. If Grace doesn’t embrace her legacy and commit to life in Hemlock Hollow, she not only risks her own and soul and that of her family’s, but the collective soul of the human race. less

There's a theme to Grace Deacon's life: horrific loss. Why did she think now would be any different? Just when she gets used to having her dead sister around, they’re ripped apart ... again. Each Deacon is imprisoned in a different world. Each Deacon struggles to escape. Grappling with her role in this new world, and falling for a man who seems more dangerous with each passing day, Grace chooses the comfort of her old ways rather than risk truth... moreThere's a theme to Grace Deacon's life: horrific loss. Why did she think now would be any different? Just when she gets used to having her dead sister around, they’re ripped apart ... again. Each Deacon is imprisoned in a different world. Each Deacon struggles to escape. Grappling with her role in this new world, and falling for a man who seems more dangerous with each passing day, Grace chooses the comfort of her old ways rather than risk truth. The lines between good and evil blur until she no longer knows who to trust. But trust is the only thing that will help her free her sister and save her own life. less

A rogue ghost serial killer is on the loose in Hemlock Hollow. The only person that can stop him? Grace Deacon. Still reeling from her last encounter with darkness, Grace swears that she and magic are done. But magic has something else in mind. There’s a new threat on the horizon, a threat to rival all the others. Grace must dig deep to find the seed of courage so recently planted. To once and for all topple her demons and save the town... moreA rogue ghost serial killer is on the loose in Hemlock Hollow. The only person that can stop him? Grace Deacon. Still reeling from her last encounter with darkness, Grace swears that she and magic are done. But magic has something else in mind. There’s a new threat on the horizon, a threat to rival all the others. Grace must dig deep to find the seed of courage so recently planted. To once and for all topple her demons and save the town. This story continues the fast-paced supernatural suspense serial “Home of the Dead.” It’s the third out of four installments. Buy it now! less

Is love enough to stop mass murder in Hemlock Hollow? The rogue ghost Fitz gains the upper hand, but Grace thinks that she can solve the problem by giving him exactly what he wants — his family. Grace and Fitz finally face off in this last book of the “Home of the Dead” serial. Our heroine is faced with an impossible choice: give up everything she’s gained or let terror reign. Will she make the right choice? Find out in "Home of the Dead: Book 4." Buy it now!