A Spell for Trouble by Esme Addison has Alex Daniels returning to Bellamy Bay, North Carolina for the first
time since her mother passed away about twenty years ago. Alex is happy to be reacquainted with her
Aunt Lidia and her cousins. She begins
working in Botanika, the family apothecary, learning to make candles, teas,
salves, and soaps. When Randy Bennett
ends up dead after an altercation with Aunt Lidia, Detective Jack Frazier
arrests Lidia for murder. Alex is
determined to find who framed her aunt. While
Alex digs for helpful intel, the local reporter begins printing salacious tales
stating Alex’s family is descended from mermaids and have special
abilities. Alex’s digging uncovers long
buried secrets that people do not want exposed.
Could one of them have gotten Randy Bennett killed?
My Thoughts
A Spell For Trouble by Esme Addison
is the debut of An Enchanted Bay Mystery series. I enjoyed reading this paranormal cozy
mystery. I thought A Spell For Trouble was
well-written with developed characters.
The author took the time to set the stage as I call it. We are introduced to the characters and the
town. I enjoyed the vivid descriptions
of Bellamy Bay. Alex Daniels is a complex
woman. She is a little lost when she
arrives in town, but Alex soon becomes a strong protagonist. She is a woman that readers will like and will
cheer her on. I like that she is
proactive in investigating. I enjoyed
getting to know Alex and her smart, intuitive canine, Athena. Alex has a kind aunt and friendly
cousins. I thought the secondary
characters were developed and they round out the cast nicely. They definitely enhanced the story. The mystery was entertaining. I love a
complex whodunit that is full of twists and surprises. This was a fun one to solve. There are several themes woven into A Spell
For Trouble that include a magical ancestry, family rivalries, a murder,
secrets, innuendo, and the importance of family. The magical components are compelling and
nicely incorporated into the story. A
Spell For Trouble is a great start to this enchanting series. I am
eager to read A Hex for Danger. A Spell for Trouble is a magical tale with an instinctive canine, kind cousins, a messy
murder, a fervent reporter, a bitter brew, and helpful healers.
A Spell for Trouble is available from Amazon*. The ebook is currently $1.99 on Amazon (price can change at any moment). The second book in An Enchanted Bay Mystery series is A Hex for Danger which I am featuring tomorrow. I appreciate you joining me today and reading my review. I am off to finish preparation for my mother's birthday celebration. She is seventy-seven today. I am hoping the special gift I got her arrives in time (if not, I printed off a picture and put it in a pretty envelope). I ordered early, but it is a custom item. It is a good thing that I made it a birthday week (a gift each day). I even have a birthday cake inflatable for the yard. I want her to have a special day. I hope that you have a tranquil day. Take care, be kind, and Happy Reading!
Kris
The
Avid Reader
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