The Late-Night Witches by Auralee Wallace

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Today I am reviewing "The Late-Night Witches" the first instalment in Auralee Wallace’s new Paranormal series filled with authentic family dynamics, self-discovery, and an unforgettable Halloween showdown. I loved Wallace’s other witch series and was saddened when it was cancelled by the publisher.

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"You'll fall deeply in love with this enchanting and cozy book, so much so that you’ll want to return to it every fall just to experience it again!"—New York Times bestselling author Breanne Randall

An enchantingly warm and funny novel about family, love lost and found, discovering who you are, and how difficult it is to slay a vampire from the beloved national bestselling author of the TikTok sensation In the Company of Witches.

Cassie Beckett’s life is anything but magical. With a wild younger sister, three unruly kids, and an absent husband, she’s really not looking forward to the witching month of October. At least the gorgeous, foggy Prince Edward Island is always quiet.

That is, until the vampires arrive.

As the creatures sink their teeth into Cassie’s tenuous grip on normalcy, she’s forced to come face-to-face with long–disregarded family secrets. The legacy gifts her with power, but also a lofty responsibility: rid the island of vampires, or let them win. (Both options suck, in more ways than one.)

Armed with her family, newfound friends, and a baby in a spectacularly garlicky onesie, Cassie must learn what it is to be a witch and how to fight for what she loves before time runs out. Because on Halloween night, the stakes will be higher than ever before...and it’s up to Cassie to finish what the witches that came generations before her started.

This book is ideal for the Halloween season or anytime you want a light, adventurous read with cozy spooky vibes. With its fast-paced plot and engaging characters, it's a great choice for fans of magical realism and women's fiction.  

It is perfect for fall reading, with its blend of magic, family, and self-discovery. Cassie Beckett's journey is relatable and engaging, especially as she explores her magical abilities and navigates her complex family dynamics.  The Beckett women - Cassie, Eliza, and Dorcas - are the heart of the book, and their relationships with each other are authentic and endearing. The supporting cast is equally well-developed, and the community comes together in a heartwarming way to face the vampire threat.

The setting of Prince Edward Island is fantastic and I could picture it in my mind, and the humor is well-timed and effective. The story has a cozy, nostalgic feel reminiscent of Practical Magic and Buffy. 

I want a sequel maybe there will be one as Werewolfves were mentioned…

I want more of Dorcas, Eliza , Sadie and I want to see Cassie thriving with her new coven of misfits.  Wallace delivers a perfect blend of humor, heart, and bite—literally.

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Tails from the Crypt by Sarah Fox

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Today I am reviewing “Tails” from the Crypt” by Sarah Fox  the 3rd instalment in the "Magical Menagerie Mystery series”.  Once again Sarah Fox has a winner on her hands and I can’t wait for book 4. Sarah’s books are an automatic preorder even without reading the blurb on what the book is about, I just love her writing style.  I’m hoping there will be more of her other series in 2025.  (Sweet Confections series, Literary Pub Mystery series as well as the Pancake House Mystery series)

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Halloween, magic and a touch of romance. Return to the charming coastal town of Twilight Cove with the latest instalment in USA Today bestselling author Sarah Fox's enchanting Magical Menagerie Mystery series!

A harmless trick . . . or a deadly treat?

Fall is in full swing and the town of Twilight Cove is preparing for its annual Pumpkin Glow! Georgie Johansen, her gorgeous boyfriend Callum and her Auntie O are also getting ready for their animal sanctuary’s Trail of Terror. But when a new, and rather unpleasant, resident stops at nothing to take over the town, the enemies she makes are numerous . . . and lethal!

Finding the woman’s body in the woods is shocking enough. The news that Georgie’s best friend is top of the suspect list is another level entirely. Georgie’s never needed the secret abilities of her wonderful dogs, Flossie and Fancy, more than she does right now. Especially when it’s clear that someone doesn’t want an amateur sleuth poking around. Revealing the victim’s secrets could be the key to finding the killer. After all, everyone has a skeleton in their closet . . .

Can Georgie save the town from a real Halloween horror show? 

This delightful cozy mystery series with a magical twist is perfect for fans of Sofie Kelly, Amanda Flowers, Wendy Corsi Staub and Gretchen Rue!

I loved it!  I really enjoyed visiting Twilight Cove, Oregon and the animal sanctuary again especially during the annual Pumpkin Glow and the sanctuary’s Trail of Terror. A new, and rather unpleasant, resident stops at nothing to take over the town, the enemies she makes are numerous . . . and lethal! 

Sarah is very good at descriptive writing so you feel like you’re right there walking amongst the woods, on the beach or walking main street and seeing the picturesque stores.  I know I would love to live there and be part of Georgie’s friend group.

Who wouldn’t want to hang out with two magical dogs named  Fancy and Flossie, a kitten named Stardust, a great horned owl named Euclid, and all the Sanctuary animals (including two new donkeys). Another thing I enjoy is the budding relationship between Georgie and Callum.

I wasn't surprised by what happened to Genevieve Newmont! Having all those suspects drew me in it was entertaining, full of twists and turns and I didn’t completely guess whodunnit until Georgie did. 

I highly recommend this series to all my cozy loving friends and I can’t wait for book 4 to come out!

I requested and received an advance reader copy of this book from Severn House and Netgalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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The Antique Store Detective and the Deadly Inheritance by Clare Chase

Hello my cozy friends,

Today I am reviewing "The Antique Store Detective and the Deadly Inheritance” the 3rd instalment in The Bella Winter Mystery series by Clare Chase set in Hope Eaton, Shopshire England. 

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A mysterious death and a missing ruby necklace… it’s clearly a case for antique store owner and amateur sleuth Bella Winter! 

Nobody was surprised when Clemmie Crowe passed away – she’d been sick for a long time. But Bella Winter isn’t sure it’s as simple as it seems. Why was Clemmie so agitated the day she died – and why did she ask a local policeman to call on her?

Bella’s certain Clemmie knew something about her relatives, the powerful Powell family. They used to own half of Hope Eaton, but now they’re planning to sell what remains… Including the Steps Café, owned by Bella’s best friends.

The sale has to be stopped. Where else will Bella get her sausage sandwiches? Perhaps Clemmie’s secret will be enough to put a spanner in the works. So when matriarch Althea Powell invites her to value their possessions, Bella jumps at the chance. She can find some gems, investigate Clemmie’s death, and stymie the sale all at once.

It seems to be going swimmingly… until it’s proved that Clemmie was murdered, and Althea’s priceless ruby necklace vanishes. The list of suspects is as long as Bella’s arm. Was it Althea’s shady stepson, desperate for cash? His older brother, who wants to sell up? Or even her husband, who keeps changing his will?

Then Bella finds the necklace in the last place she expects, upsetting everything she thought she knew. Where there’s a will, there’s bound to be a quarrel. But can Bella figure out whose inheritance means murder, before things turn deadly for her?

A completely charming English cozy mystery. Fans of Agatha Christie, Faith Martin and Betty Rowlands will love following the fiendish clues as Bella cracks her most puzzling case yet! 

I really like how Bella and her circle of friends find out information and gather insights into the crime and the people involved.  The story deals with greed, family dynamics, and the Hope Eaton community.

The mystery is interesting and well plotted, and had plenty of twists to keep engaged right to the very end.  I kept guessing and second-guessing myself but I was right on who the killer was.     

I highly recommend this book to all my cozy lover friends. I can’t wait for book 4!

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I requested and received an Advanced Readers Copy from Bookouture and NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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