Witches of Hemlock Cove Series by Kennedy Chase, Gabra Zackman

Grace Angelo, born and bred in the small coastal town of Hemlock Cove is a retired detective… and a witch. She works with her two elder sisters at their old guesthouse converted into a bakery — until the body of the local bar owner is discovered inside their oven. Faced with mounting bills and no way to fulfill the contract for a huge banquet, Grace has her work cut out for her... moreGrace Angelo, born and bred in the small coastal town of Hemlock Cove is a retired detective… and a witch. She works with her two elder sisters at their old guesthouse converted into a bakery — until the body of the local bar owner is discovered inside their oven. Faced with mounting bills and no way to fulfill the contract for a huge banquet, Grace has her work cut out for her. Using her magical abilities, and the help of her unusual pets, Grace must find the killer and save the family business if she and her two sisters are to have a future in Hemlock Cove. A Mystic Murder is the first in a new cozy witch murder mystery series by the best-selling mystery author Kennedy Chase. It does not contain any violence, sex, or profanity but instead features teasing clues, a puzzle the reader can play along with, and adorable animals. Settle in and relax with a cozy, fun mystery tonight and let Grace Angelo take you on a journey of laughs, brainteasers, and a ripping good yarn. less

When witch, and former cop, Grace Angelo decides to take a beach vacation with her friend Dario, the last thing she expects is to get involved with another mystery. But when she explores the coastal town with her special dog, Noah, their beach walk is cut short when they stumble across a group of people dragging a dead body from the sea... moreWhen witch, and former cop, Grace Angelo decides to take a beach vacation with her friend Dario, the last thing she expects is to get involved with another mystery. But when she explores the coastal town with her special dog, Noah, their beach walk is cut short when they stumble across a group of people dragging a dead body from the sea. Local detective Zach Jackson is soon on the case, and just as quick, Grace agrees to help discover what happened to the deceased—a local scuba diving instructor. The mystery deepens when a number of Viking artefacts surface and are sold on the black market. Suspecting these are connected, Grace starts digging and finds a dark underbelly to the otherwise idyllic town. She’ll need all her skills and abilities if she’s to get to the bottom of the mystery and untangle the teasing clues. A Tangled Teaser is the third cozy mystery in the Witches of Hemlock Cove series. All books can be read in any order. They don’t contain any great violence, sex, or profanity, but instead feature clues and a puzzle the reader can play along with—and of course, Grace’s special and adorable pets. less

Grace Angelo, witch and retired detective, is looking forward to a night of glitz and glamour. Her friend Dario, a local bookstore owner, has invited her to a prestigious book award event, but the celebrations are cut short when one of the winners is found dead. Hemlock Cove PD's detective, Zachary Jackson, is quickly on the case, and it soon becomes apparent they have a murder on their hands. Grace agrees to consult on the case and recruits Dario to help... moreGrace Angelo, witch and retired detective, is looking forward to a night of glitz and glamour. Her friend Dario, a local bookstore owner, has invited her to a prestigious book award event, but the celebrations are cut short when one of the winners is found dead. Hemlock Cove PD's detective, Zachary Jackson, is quickly on the case, and it soon becomes apparent they have a murder on their hands. Grace agrees to consult on the case and recruits Dario to help. The murder, however, is only one of Grace's concerns. Her special cat, Charity, is ill, cutting Grace's connection with the spirit of her mother. And to make matters worse, Dario senses a malevolent entity lurking in the shadows. Grace will need every ounce of her abilities if she's to solve these mysteries and bring justice to Hemlock Cove. less

Grace Angelo just can’t seem to catch a break. Just when she thought things were going well with her new love, Dario Donatelli, Grace is thrown a curveball when he disappears without a trace or message. At first, she wonders if he’s just ignoring her, but when she discovers the bookstore he owns hasn’t been opened for a while and he’s not answering his phone, Grace soon learns that there’s more to his disappearance... moreGrace Angelo just can’t seem to catch a break. Just when she thought things were going well with her new love, Dario Donatelli, Grace is thrown a curveball when he disappears without a trace or message. At first, she wonders if he’s just ignoring her, but when she discovers the bookstore he owns hasn’t been opened for a while and he’s not answering his phone, Grace soon learns that there’s more to his disappearance. Fighting against the unknown, and helping Amber, Hope’s new apprentice to gather components for her big spell, Grace has to juggle her emotions and remain focused while hunting for Dario, even when the evidence points to a dark past she hopes isn’t true. A Taxing Teaser can be read as a standalone mystery but to learn more about the Angelo family and Hemlock Cove readers can start at book 1: A Mystic Murder. less