Synopses & Reviews
From the New York Times bestselling author of A Vision in Velvet comes more spooky sleuthing with Lily Ivory, vintage boutique owner and gifted witch
Lily would like nothing better than to relax, enjoy her friends, and take care of business at her store, which is booming thanks to San Francisco's upcoming Summer of Love Festival. But as the unofficial witchy consultant to the SFPD, she is pulled into yet another case.
A woman has jumped off the Golden Gate Bridge, and her apparent suicide may be connected to a suspicious botanica in the Mission District. When the police investigate the shop, they ask Lily to look into its mysterious owner, whose granddaughter also appears to be missing. As Lily searches for the truth, she finds herself confronted with a confounding mystery and some very powerful magic
Review
Praise for Bailey Cates and the Magical Bakery mysteries... “Cates is a smooth, accomplished writer who combines a compelling plot with a cast of interesting characters that are diverse and engaging without falling into simplistic stereotypes…a charming addition to the food-based cozy mystery repertoire, while the storys magical elements bring a fun, intriguing dimension to the genre.”—Kirkus Reviews
“Cates delivers a tale of magic and mayhem….The mystery plot will have readers guessing ‘whodunit all the way to the very end…a great read.”—RT Book Reviews
“Katie is a charming amateur sleuth, baking her way through murder and magic set against the enchanting backdrop of Savannah, Georgia. With an intriguing plot and an amusing cast of characters, Brownies and Broomsticks is an attention-grabbing read that I couldnt put down.”—New York Times bestselling author Jenn McKinlay
“Let Cates cast her spell over you with this charming debut series entry that brings in the paranormal but never forgets the warmth that cozy readers often request.”—Library Journal
“With a top-notch whodunit, a dark magic investigator working undercover, and a simmering romance in the early stages, fans will relish this tale.”—Gumshoe
Review
Praise for the Witchcraft Mysteries “Blackwell sits firmly on my list of must-read authors!”—New York Times Bestselling Author Victoria Laurie
“I believe this is the best of this series Ive read…Juliet Blackwell is a master…But truly, reading the entire series is a pleasure.”—Fresh Fiction
“[Blackwell] continues to blend magic, mystery, and romance in this sixth novel that shines with good humor and a great plot.” —Kings River Life Magazine
Synopsis
FLOUR POWER
When Hollywood invades Savannahs historic district to film a Revolutionary War movie, magical baker Katie Lightfoot, and her witches coven, the Spellbook Club, take a break from casting spells for casting calls. One of the witches snags a part as an extra, while Katies firefighter boyfriend, Declan, acts as on-set security. Katie and her aunt Lucy decide to stay out of the action, but after the movies fixer” fires the caterer, the Honeybee Bakery comes to the rescue, working their magic to keep the hungry crew happy.
But when someone fixes the fixerpermanentlyand a spooky psychic predicts Katie will find the killer, the charming baker and her fellow conjurers step in to sift through the suspects
before someone else winds up on the cutting room floor
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Synopsis
Darcy Merriweather has just discovered she hails from a long line of Wishcrafters-witches with the power to cast spells by making a wish. She's come to Enchanted Village to learn her trade but finds herself in the middle of a murder investigation...
About the Author
Juliet Blackwell is the pseudonym for the New York Times bestselling author who writes the Witchcraft Mystery series, including A Vision in Velvet and Tarnished and Torn; the Haunted Home Renovation series, including Home for the Haunting and Murder on the House; and, together with her sister, the Art Lovers Mystery series. The first in that series, Feint of Art, was nominated for an Agatha Award for Best First Novel.