Praise for A Hex for Danger
"Magical mysteries, romance, and a Harry Potter–like storyline add up to an enchanting read."
—Kirkus
“Close family relationships, friendship, a lovingly portrayed coastal setting—all framed by details of running an herbal apothecary—distinguish this cozy.”
—Booklist
"Lovers of the supernatural women from Charmed solving mysteries will love A Hex for Danger."
—Women.com
“A deftly crafted saga featuring canny characters, mysterious magic, and shocking twists.”
—Midwest Book Review
“A really fun, magical novel that kind of reminds you of Harry Potter . . . A good book to read at the pool, lake or beach this July.”
—Red Carpet Crash
“A very unique cozy mystery series.”
—Cozy Mystery Book Reviews
"Fun, original, and magical."
—Lynn Cahoon, New York Times bestselling author the Kitchen Witch series
“Absolutely bewitching! Mermaids, dragons, mystical espionage, and a delightful family and small-town community. If you love magic and mystery, you’re in for a treat with A Hex For Danger.”
—Heather Blake, national bestselling author of the Wishcraft mysteries
“A tantalizing blend of mystery, magic, and mythology, infused with a dash of romance . . . A great beach read.”
—Victoria Gilbert, author of the Blue Ridge Library Mystery series and the Booklovers B&B mystery series
Praise for A Spell for Trouble:
“Fans of Ellery Adams’s mysteries will want to try this one.”
—Library Journal
"This cozy, with its well-developed characters and charming seaside setting, and framed by plant and mermaid lore, will appeal to those who enjoy stories with a touch of magic."
—Booklist
"[A] sparkling debut...For those who love cozies, romance with an edge, and magical adventures."
—Kirkus
"A crafty plot, distinctive characters, and a quirky small-town setting . . . Cozy fans will be more than satisfied."
—Publishers Weekly
“A smashing start to an enchanting new series that has humor, heart, and magic in a tale of self-discovery, new beginnings, and family.”
—Manhattan Book Review
“With a cache of family secrets, a score of small-town rivalries, and a bevy of botanically-inclined magical women, readers will fall under the spell of charming Bellamy Bay.”
—Julie Blackwell, New York Times bestselling author of the Witchcraft Mystery series
“A refreshing paranormal mystery featuring water witchery, mermaids, and family secrets, A Spell for Trouble is the perfect blend of thrill, whimsy, magic, and romance."
—Bailey Cates, New York Times bestselling author of the Magical Bakery Mysteries.
"A sure-fire hit! Water witches and magic potions, copious cups of tea, generations of rumors, and a close-knit loving family. I can’t think of anything I want more in a mystery novel. A delight all the way through."
—Eva Gates, national bestselling author of the Lighthouse Library Mysteries
"Murder and magic blend to form an intriguing tale."
—Alexia Gordon, award-winning author of the Gethsemane Brown mysteries
"A delightful new series from a fresh voice."
—Mollie Cox Bryan, Agatha Award nominee of the Cumberland Creek mysteries
"Esme Addison has penned a compelling cozy mystery [that] combines mermaids, magic, murder, and a heaping helping of charm."
—Dorothy St. James, author of the Southern Chocolate Shop mysteries
“Addison will charm cozy readers with this delightful start to an enchanting new series."
—Bree Baker, author of the Seaside Cafe mysteries
2021-04-14
The Magicals and the Mundanes tangle again in this follow-up to A Spell for Trouble (2020).
When Aleksandra Daniels turned to her mother’s family in Bellamy Bay, North Carolina, after the death of her father, she learned that the Sobieskis have magical powers inherited from mermaids. Her relatives, who run an herbal remedy store, soon teach her to harness her own powers—something she keeps secret from her Mundane boyfriend, detective Jack Frazier, who once arrested her aunt for murder. Trouble arrives in the form of a brief incident of nothingness, which is passed off as a power outage, though the Magicals know that more is involved. Disaster strikes the mermaid festival when muralist Neve Ryland is murdered in the office of museum director Jasper Collins, and Alex’s friend Celeste is the major suspect. During a conversation with Alex at the unveiling of her mystical mermaid mural, Neve revealed that someone was researching the DNA of people with mermaid genes, a project that might have led to her murder and now spells danger for Alex’s friends and family. Jack is stubbornly bent on arresting Celeste, but Alex knows that the involvement of the Magicals makes the case much more complicated than a jealous girlfriend. Alex must trust in her Magical childhood friend Dylan Wesley, who vies with Jack for her love, if she’s to survive long enough to solve the puzzling crime.
Magical mysteries, romance, and a Harry Potter–like storyline add up to an enchanting read.
