Gravely Curious

Meet Jane Ladling, cemetery caretaker and nosy small-town sleuth, who uncovers decades-old mysteries with humor, heart and a sprinkle of quirky charm. Join her for a cozy storytelling packed mystery and the stories graves can tell.

Secrets of Gravely Curious: A Bonus Q&A 09/30/2025

Secrets of Gravely Curious: A Bonus Q&A In this bonus episode of Gravely Curious, authors Gena Showalter and Jill Monroe pull back the curtain on Season One with a fun Q&A, sharing how Jane’s podcast came to be, who voiced which characters and why cemetery legends and quirky ads became part of the storytelling. They also reveal where the series fits within the Jane Ladling Mystery timeline, tease what’s ahead for future seasons, and celebrate the release of the Twelve Graves of Christmas audiobook, narrated by the talented Kelli Tager, who closes out the episode with a special narration from Romancing the Gravestone. You can visit Kelli's Instagram and her website . Jane Ladling presents the perfect fail-proof recipe to spice up the holidays. Or ruin them. Baker’s choice! Mix a murderous cat with a goofy corgi. (Ignore any hissing. That definitely probably means the two ingredients are blending amazingly well.) Then add a landlocked cemetery allegedly peppered with gold-stuffed coffins. Whisk in a gravekeeper convinced a family curse forever dooms her to lose any man she loves. Marinate with a ridiculously charming special agent whose muscles and lopsided smile make her forget said curse. Toss in a pinch of mystery courtesy of an old, coded treasure map and crank up the heat. Broil, baby! If no one dies, serve with a smile. If they do, smile wider. And maybe, just maybe, Jane can solve a series of bewildering clues, end the curse for good, and finally find her own happily ever after. Or not. Order here: The Jane Ladling Mystery Series is a cozy blend of small-town secrets and unforgettable characters. Dive into the books, available in print, ebook or audio for even more twists, turns, and heartwarming moments: The authors behind these stories are Gena Showalter and Jill Monroe. You can explore their work and learn more about them at and Check us out on YouTube . Original Jane Ladling cover artwork created by Leni Kauffman. Audiobooks produced through Dreamscape Media. *As an Amazon Associate earnings come from qualifying purchases with no cost to you. Thank you. /episode/index/show/84e3beb4-0a00-473f-8c02-941e0d769139/id/38404530

Grave Conclusions 09/15/2025

Grave Conclusions Secret ledgers, long-forgotten grudges and unraveling secrets. With a stunning conclusion on the horizon, every revelation brings her closer to the final, unexpected twist. This episode features The Stolen Bride by Gena Showalter and Jill Monroe. Clover Deering is living her best life. Kind of. Maybe. Okay, so, not at all. The owner of Fur-Ever Pet Spa is deeply in debt and battling a temper that scares even herself. Things go from bad to catastrophe when a terrifying man claiming to be a berserker king demands an impossible mission: force a rival royal to welcome evil into his heart. In exchange, he'll gift her with a prize she cannot resist-meeting the twin she never knew existed. The problem? King Viktor Endris isn't just scary, he's downright feral. When captured by Viktor, Clover enacts her own plan. Tame the unhinged warrior, turn him into an ally, and use him to rescue her sister. Not an easy task as Viktor is at war with ferocious turul-shifters, talks to an invisible friend and flips from controlled to chaos in an instant. As their undeniable connection deepens, she discovers a heartbreaking truth. Falling for her is Viktor's only path to ruin. Yet without his downfall, her twin's fate is sealed. The worst part? Clover just might be falling for him, too. But in the end, only one can survive. Her man, or her sister. Grab your copy today: Amazon: Books2Read: If you’re intrigued by this mystery, don’t miss the original book series that inspired this podcast! The Jane Ladling Mystery Series, a cozy blend of small-town secrets and unforgettable characters. Dive into the books, available in print, ebook or audio for even more twists, turns, and heartwarming moments: The authors behind these stories are Gena Showalter and Jill Monroe. You can explore their work and learn more about them at and Original Jane Ladling cover artwork created by Leni Kauffman. Theme music: Strange Sightings by Leon Ayers through AudioHero.com Music for The Stolen Bride: Basically Love from S.I. Publishing through AudioHero.com Other sound effects through AudioHero.com, Apple and Adobe Special thanks to the Monroe family for lending additional voices. *As an Amazon Associate earnings come from qualifying purchases with no cost to you. Thank you. /episode/index/show/84e3beb4-0a00-473f-8c02-941e0d769139/id/38218905

False Alibis, Firm Lies 09/08/2025

Cherry Pies and Lies 09/01/2025

Cherry Pies and Lies With the scent of scandal still fresh, Jane follows the money. Does it lead straight to the cemetery she runs? An interview with a former bookkeeper reveals missing records, suspicious purchases and a few names with far too much to gain. As Jane unearths a clue hidden in plain sight, her suspects list narrows. Patreon members get episodes early and without ads! This episode features The Wrong Bride by Gena Showalter and Jill Monroe. Vacationing in Scotland, schoolteacher Elizabeth “Elle” Darcy anticipates picturesque landscapes, castles of old and kilt-wearing charmers, not awakening in someone else's body. Worse, that someone just married enigmatic billionaire Callen Bruce. Though that’s not the biggest problem. To the rest of the world, her new “husband” runs an elite empire. But behind his public persona, he’s a king of berserkers locked in an ancient, supernatural war with wolf-shifters. Determined to reclaim her normal life, Elle will do anything necessary to switch back with Callen’s real wife. First, she must ditch the disciplined warrior. An impossibility when he refuses to relinquish the bride chosen for him by fate, even though he despises her. Or does he? The growing heat in his eyes says otherwise. Not that it matters. There’s no way this temporary queen will fall for the moody, broody secretive warrior who belongs to another woman. Nope. Not Elle. Not ever. Probably. Amazon: Books2Read: Stay tuned–the end of this episode features a sample of the audiobook of Kingdom of Tomorrow. Kingdom of Tomorrow by Gena Showalter is available in print, ebook and audio and can ordered through Audio Sample: Fiona Hardingham (Narrator), Brilliance Audio (Publisher) If you’re intrigued by this mystery, don’t miss the original book series that inspired this podcast! The Jane Ladling Mystery Series, a cozy blend of small-town secrets and unforgettable characters. Dive into the books, available in print, ebook or audio for even more twists, turns, and heartwarming moments: The authors behind these stories are Gena Showalter and Jill Monroe. You can explore their work and learn more about them at and Original Jane Ladling cover artwork created by Leni Kauffman. Theme music: Strange Sightings by Leon Ayers through AudioHero The Wrong Bride Ad Music: Get Up and Get Loud by Edward Paul Grenga et al through AudioHero Music and sound effects through AudioHero, Apple and Adobe *As an Amazon Associate earnings come from qualifying purchases with no cost to you. Thank you. /episode/index/show/84e3beb4-0a00-473f-8c02-941e0d769139/id/38042365

A Little Slice of Scandal 08/25/2025

Secrets and Balance Sheets 08/18/2025

Secrets and Balance Sheets Gena Showalter shares a special message at the end of the episode. Jane digs deeper into a suspicious death in her beloved hometown, but quickly finds herself knee-deep in bake sales, building permits and one bakery’s suspiciously sweet success. Whispers of shady grants and city funds lead straight to a sugar-dusted paper trail. When a cozy renovation committee starts to look more like a recipe for corruption, Jane turns up the heat. This episode features The Great and Terrible by Gena Showalter. When twenty-year-old college dropout Moriah Shaker runs into an empty chapel to escape an unexpected storm, she’s catapulted into another world Wizard of Oz style. Unfortunately, she winds up in the treacherous realm of Hakeldama, a fantastical but brutal land where justice is twisted and innocents pay for crimes committed by the elites—and she’s now marked for death. On the run and determined to get home, Moriah heads for the City of Lux, where a rumored portal between worlds exists. At her side are the most unlikely of companions. A scrapy hustler, a cranky ex-mayor, and a growing beast-dog. But the one who fascinates her most is Jasher, a heartless executioner who hides a terrible secret. Together, they’ll battle bounty hunters, lethal poppies, and winged monsters. Though Moriah doesn’t yet know it, there’s nothing more dangerous than their forbidden attraction. Grab your copy today: If you’re intrigued by this mystery, don’t miss the original book series that inspired this podcast! The Jane Ladling Mystery Series, a cozy blend of small-town secrets and unforgettable characters. Dive into the books, available in print, ebook or audio for even more twists, turns, and heartwarming moments: The authors behind these stories are Gena Showalter and Jill Monroe. You can explore their work and learn more about them at and Original Jane Ladling cover artwork created by Leni Kauffman. Theme music: Strange Sightings by Leon Ayers through AudioHero.com Music for The Great and Terrible: Flare by C. K. Martin through AudioHero.com Music for Travel to Hakeldama: Voyager by Curt S D Macdonald (BMI) through AudioHero.com Other sound effects through AudioHero.com, Apple and Adobe To listen to The Great and Terrible Soundscape go . *As an Amazon Associate earnings come from qualifying purchases with no cost to you. Thank you. /episode/index/show/84e3beb4-0a00-473f-8c02-941e0d769139/id/37858350

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Dead Ends and Open Cases 07/28/2025

Secrets Never Stay Buried 07/09/2025

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