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.
Gravely Curious
Claim This Podcastby Gena Showalter & Jill Monroe
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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.
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September 30, 2025
Secrets of Gravely Curious: A Bonus Q&A
<p>In this bonus episode of Gravely Curious, authors <strong data-start="52" data-end="70">Gena Showalter</strong> and <strong data-start="75" data-end="90">Jill Monroe</strong> 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.</p> <p>They also reveal where the series fits within the <strong>Jane Ladling Mystery</strong> timeline, tease what’s ahead for future seasons, and celebrate the release of the Twelve Graves of Christmas audiobook, narrated by the talented <strong data-start="501" data-end="516">Kelli Tager</strong>, who closes out the episode with a special narration from Romancing the Gravestone.</p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">You can visit <strong>Kelli's</strong> Instagram <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/tageraway/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">here</a> and her website <a href= "https://www.kellitager.com" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">here</a>.</span></p> <p dir="ltr"><img src= "//assets.libsyn.com/show/586400/Libsyn_Images.jpg" alt="" width= "700" height="394" /></p> <p><strong><span class="a-text-bold">Jane Ladling presents the perfect fail-proof recipe to spice up the holidays. Or ruin them. Baker’s choice!</span></strong><br /> <br /> 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!</p> <p>If no one dies, serve with a smile. If they do, smile wider.</p> <p>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.</p> <p dir="ltr">Order here: <a href="https://books2read.com/u/bzVyXD" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer">https://books2read.com/u/bzVyXD</a></p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>The Jane Ladling Mystery Series</strong> 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: </p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://amzn.to/44AZf6Z">Amazon</a></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://books2read.com/rl/JaneLadling">Books2Read</a></p> <p dir="ltr"><img src= "//assets.libsyn.com/show/586400/Romancing_the_Gravestone.png" alt= "" width="700" height="394" /></p> <p dir="ltr">The authors behind these stories are Gena Showalter and Jill Monroe. You can explore their work and learn more about them at <a href="https://genashowalter.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">GenaShowalter.com</a> and <a href= "https://jillmonroe.com">JillMonroe.com</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Check us out on YouTube <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/@GenaAndJill" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">here</a>.</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">Original Jane Ladling cover artwork created by Leni Kauffman.</p> <p dir="ltr">Audiobooks produced through Dreamscape Media.</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">*As an Amazon Associate earnings come from qualifying purchases with no cost to you. Thank you.</span></p>
September 15, 2025
Grave Conclusions
<p>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.</p> <p> </p> <p dir="ltr">This episode features The Stolen Bride by Gena Showalter and Jill Monroe.</p> <p dir="ltr"><img src= "//assets.libsyn.com/show/586400/The_Stolen_Bride-3.jpg" alt="" width="700" height="394" /></p> <p dir="ltr">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.<br /> <br /> 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.</p> <p dir="ltr">Grab your copy today:</p> <p>Amazon: <a href= "https://amzn.to/4fXDuC0">https://amzn.to/4fXDuC0</a></p> <p>Books2Read: <a href= "https://books2read.com/u/3GEogL">https://books2read.com/u/3GEogL</a></p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr"><strong><span style="font-size: 14pt;">If you’re intrigued by this mystery, don’t miss the original book series that inspired this podcast!</span></strong></p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>The Jane Ladling Mystery Series</strong>, 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: </p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://amzn.to/44AZf6Z">Amazon</a></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://books2read.com/rl/JaneLadling">Books2Read</a></p> <p dir="ltr"><img src= "//assets.libsyn.com/show/586400/Romancing_the_Gravestone.png" alt= "" width="700" height="394" /></p> <p dir="ltr">The authors behind these stories are Gena Showalter and Jill Monroe. You can explore their work and learn more about them at <a href="https://genashowalter.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">GenaShowalter.com</a> and <a href= "https://jillmonroe.com">JillMonroe.com</a></p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">Original Jane Ladling cover artwork created by Leni Kauffman.</p> <p dir="ltr">Theme music: Strange Sightings by Leon Ayers through AudioHero.com</p> <p dir="ltr">Music for The Stolen Bride: Basically Love from S.I. Publishing through AudioHero.com</p> <p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Other sound effects through AudioHero.com, Apple and Adobe</p> <p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Special thanks to the Monroe family for lending additional voices.</p> <p data-pm-slice="1 1 []"> </p> <p data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">*As an Amazon Associate earnings come from qualifying purchases with no cost to you. Thank you.</span></p>
September 8, 2025
False Alibis, Firm Lies
<p>The deeper Jane digs, the murkier the past becomes. The moment the puzzle starts to make sense, additional pieces threaten to change everything. How does a new suspect emerge just as she’s closing in on the truth?</p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size: 18pt;"><strong>Patreon members get episodes early and without ads!</strong></span></p> <p><a href= "https://www.patreon.com/c/genaandjill">https://www.patreon.com/c/genaandjill</a></p> <p> </p> <p>This episode features Sworn Duty by Jill Monroe.</p> <p> </p> <p><img src="//assets.libsyn.com/show/586400/Sworn_Duty-3.jpg" alt= "" width="700" height="394" /></p> <p>With three failed engagements, Hailey Sutherland is a pro at throwing bachelorette parties. As the new co-owner of her family’s B&B, she’s determined to make her events shine, and the Fate Delivery Cards will add fun and excitement. Two things missing from her life.<br /> <br /> The game is simple. Draw a card, do what it says. Now, Hailey is supposed to lock lips with a stranger…<br /> <br /> Navy SEAL instructor Nate Peterson thought he was prepared for anything. Until a sexy brunette gives him the most explosive kiss of his life, changing everything.<br /> <br /> She claims their heady chemistry is temporary and has three busted engagements as backup. But Nate wants more. He’s picked up a card of his own card, and he’ll complete fate’s mission until Hailey is his.</p> <p>Amazon: <a href= "https://amzn.to/4nkR4Dx">https://amzn.to/4nkR4Dx</a></p> <p>Books2Read: <a href= "https://books2read.com/u/4NwOGz">https://books2read.com/u/4NwOGz</a></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>The Jane Ladling Mystery Series</strong>, 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: </p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://amzn.to/44AZf6Z">Amazon</a></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://books2read.com/rl/JaneLadling">Books2Read</a></p> <p dir="ltr"><img src= "//assets.libsyn.com/show/586400/Romancing_the_Gravestone.png" alt= "" width="700" height="394" /></p> <p dir="ltr">The authors behind these stories are Gena Showalter and Jill Monroe. You can explore their work and learn more about them at <a href="https://genashowalter.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">GenaShowalter.com</a> and <a href= "https://jillmonroe.com">JillMonroe.com</a></p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p>Original Jane Ladling cover artwork created by Leni Kauffman. </p> <p>Theme music: Strange Sightings by Leon Ayers through AudioHero</p> <p>Sworn Duty Ad Music: Spice of Life by George Nishigomi through AudioHero</p> <p>Music and sound effects through AudioHero, Apple and Adobe</p> <p>Sworn Duty Cover Photo by Igor Vetushko through DepositPhoto</p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">*As an Amazon Associate earnings come from qualifying purchases with no cost to you. Thank you.</span></p>
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