Hillcrest Witch Mysteries Series by Amorette Anderson

Is magic real? That’s what Penny has to ask herself, after a mysterious book reveals her destiny as a witch... Welcome to Hillcrest, a small box-canyon town snuggled high in the mountains of Colorado. It’s been Penny’s home for her whole life, and she’s always thought of it as a peaceful -- if boring -- place to live. All of that changes when the elderly Claudine Terra is killed, and a mysterious mountain pass behind her mansion opens up to through traffic... moreIs magic real? That’s what Penny has to ask herself, after a mysterious book reveals her destiny as a witch... Welcome to Hillcrest, a small box-canyon town snuggled high in the mountains of Colorado. It’s been Penny’s home for her whole life, and she’s always thought of it as a peaceful -- if boring -- place to live. All of that changes when the elderly Claudine Terra is killed, and a mysterious mountain pass behind her mansion opens up to through traffic. Could the new visitors to town, including a handsome vampire, have something to do with Claudine’s murder? Penny is intent on finding out. She wants to save her failing PI business, get her love-life in order, and prove the police department wrong, all in one fell swoop. But as Penny learns about her own witchy powers, things turn out to be a bit more complicated than she expected. For one thing, her ex boyfriend, Chris (a captain on the Hillcrest Police Department) is suddenly single. And then there’s the fact that her precious cat won’t stop throwing up. On top of that, Penny’s attempts at casting spells tend to go horribly wrong! This is the prequel to the Hillcrest Witch Cozy Mystery series. A full length, funny cozy mystery. less

What’s your biggest fear? For amateur witch Penny Banks, it’s failure. Business is slow for Penny, the only PI in a small box-canyon town nestled in the mountains of Colorado. When the town mayor offers Penny a case, she can’t turn it down. While Penny struggles to unravel the case, she also has to figure out if she’s really capable of working magic... moreWhat’s your biggest fear? For amateur witch Penny Banks, it’s failure. Business is slow for Penny, the only PI in a small box-canyon town nestled in the mountains of Colorado. When the town mayor offers Penny a case, she can’t turn it down. While Penny struggles to unravel the case, she also has to figure out if she’s really capable of working magic. An ancient book told Penny that it was her destiny to become a witch, but if that’s true wouldn’t she be better at it? It’s a good thing Penny’s knitting circle is willing to lend a hand! A hunky vampire, a blue-haired rival witch, and a high-maintenance Chihuahua named Blueberry Muffin help (and hinder!) Penny along the way. less

If you could banish something in your life, what would it be? When a local innkeeper calls Penny in to investigate a bloody paw print, Penny suspects that foul play is afoot. With the help of her telepathic cat, PI Penny takes on the case. One clue leads to another, and soon Penny suspects that magic beings could be causing the trouble! Who else would she call on for help but her smokin’ hot neighbor, Dr... moreIf you could banish something in your life, what would it be? When a local innkeeper calls Penny in to investigate a bloody paw print, Penny suspects that foul play is afoot. With the help of her telepathic cat, PI Penny takes on the case. One clue leads to another, and soon Penny suspects that magic beings could be causing the trouble! Who else would she call on for help but her smokin’ hot neighbor, Dr. Max Shire -- who has a PhD in all things magical and happens to be a vampire? At the same time, Penny and her coven of witchy sisters are learning the Banishing Spell. The problem is, it’s not really going well! In fact, it’s going terribly. Each attempt leads to worse results -- until the sisters are tempted to give up altogether! Can Penny banish trouble from her little mountain town? less

What do you really, really want -- more than anything else in the world? When Hillcrest's only lawyer is found dead in her office, it's up to Penny and her crew to track down the killer. Penny believes that the lawyer’s death might have been caused by a trouble-making magical being. The problem is, she doesn’t know which one! She can’t overlook the fact that her crush, a smokin’ hot vampire named Max, might be involved... moreWhat do you really, really want -- more than anything else in the world? When Hillcrest's only lawyer is found dead in her office, it's up to Penny and her crew to track down the killer. Penny believes that the lawyer’s death might have been caused by a trouble-making magical being. The problem is, she doesn’t know which one! She can’t overlook the fact that her crush, a smokin’ hot vampire named Max, might be involved. And what about Silas, a beach-bum werewolf from the Water Realm who has recently moved to town? With the help of her knitting circled turned witch coven, her feline familiar Turkey, and a blue haired witch next-door, Penny decides to collect the clues. Could learning the Desire Spell help her crack the case? less

Do you trust that everything is working out for your good? In an attempt to cheer up a friend, amateur witch Penny Banks agrees to open up the magical portal that leads into Hillcrest. A tennis tournament will be the perfect thing to add a little bit of cheer and excitement to town during the dreary winter months! But could it also mean trouble? When eight Spirit Realm athletes traipse in to town, they bring a whole lotta problems with them... moreDo you trust that everything is working out for your good? In an attempt to cheer up a friend, amateur witch Penny Banks agrees to open up the magical portal that leads into Hillcrest. A tennis tournament will be the perfect thing to add a little bit of cheer and excitement to town during the dreary winter months! But could it also mean trouble? When eight Spirit Realm athletes traipse in to town, they bring a whole lotta problems with them. It’s up to Penny and her knitting circle to sort things out. Can a ghost die? And what happens when a being dies anyways? The ladies gets busy learning the Trust Spell, hoping that it will help them track down some answers! less

Do you think the body's eyes really see? How do you see in a dream? When the town librarian brings PI Penny Banks a document with a forged signature on it, it's up to Penny to get to the bottom of it. Someone isn't happy to have Penny poking around for clues. A retired mine worker is killed. Could a mysterious gold nugget hold the answers? Studying witchcraft with her knitting circle keeps Penny busy, but she manage to make time for some investigating... moreDo you think the body's eyes really see? How do you see in a dream? When the town librarian brings PI Penny Banks a document with a forged signature on it, it's up to Penny to get to the bottom of it. Someone isn't happy to have Penny poking around for clues. A retired mine worker is killed. Could a mysterious gold nugget hold the answers? Studying witchcraft with her knitting circle keeps Penny busy, but she manage to make time for some investigating. It’s a good thing her feline familiar is coaching her on time management! The Vision Spell promises to help her see the world in a whole new way, which might be the key to cracking the case… less

Could a book transform you into a witch? Penny Banks in an amateur sleuth just trying to get by in her small mountain town in Colorado. Her love life is a mess and business is slow. Then one day she inherits a magical book and everything changes… Along with the ladies in her knitting circle, Penny starts to study witchcraft. Just in time, too! Werewolves, vampires, and tennis-playing spirits make their way to Hillcrest, and trouble abounds... moreCould a book transform you into a witch? Penny Banks in an amateur sleuth just trying to get by in her small mountain town in Colorado. Her love life is a mess and business is slow. Then one day she inherits a magical book and everything changes… Along with the ladies in her knitting circle, Penny starts to study witchcraft. Just in time, too! Werewolves, vampires, and tennis-playing spirits make their way to Hillcrest, and trouble abounds. Can Penny protect her town? This boxset includes five Hillcrest Witch Mysteries: The Case of the Power Spell The Case of the Banishing Spell The Case of the Desire Spell The Case of the Trust Spell The Case of the Vision Spell less

Gobins visiting in the middle of the night. A spell that seems impossible to do. A dead body in the creek. Penny has her hands full as she and her knitting circle friends struggle to learn the Voice Spell!

Are you ready to learn some Earth Magic?  Penny Banks, amateur sleuth and witch-in-training, is hitting the books. This time, she's studying elemental magic -- Earth Magic in particular.  At the same time, a skeleton turns up in her friend's back yard. Could it be a missing Earth Magician, who disappeared six years ago?  It's up to Penny and her friends -- and their familiars -- to solve the case, and learn some Earth Magic at the same time... moreAre you ready to learn some Earth Magic?  Penny Banks, amateur sleuth and witch-in-training, is hitting the books. This time, she's studying elemental magic -- Earth Magic in particular.  At the same time, a skeleton turns up in her friend's back yard. Could it be a missing Earth Magician, who disappeared six years ago?  It's up to Penny and her friends -- and their familiars -- to solve the case, and learn some Earth Magic at the same time.  This is book seven in the Hillcrest Witch Mystery series. Would you like to read the series in order? Here’s your guide: Prequel: The Case of the Love Spell Book #1: The Case of the Power Spell Book #2: The Case of the Banishing Spell Book #3: The Case of the Desire Spell Book #4: The Case of the Trust Spell Book #5: The Case of the Vision Spell Book #6: The Case of the Voice Spell Book #7: The Case of the Earth Spell less

Would you choose to live forever, if you could? Penny Banks, PI and amateur witch, is feeling a bit overwhelmed. She's studying magic along with her knitting circle, and the Water Spell proves difficult to master. The spell directions don't make sense, she's not sure where to get a chalice, and her cauldron is filled with moldy bananas. On top of that, things with her boyfriend, vampire Max Shire, are not going great... moreWould you choose to live forever, if you could? Penny Banks, PI and amateur witch, is feeling a bit overwhelmed. She's studying magic along with her knitting circle, and the Water Spell proves difficult to master. The spell directions don't make sense, she's not sure where to get a chalice, and her cauldron is filled with moldy bananas. On top of that, things with her boyfriend, vampire Max Shire, are not going great. He wants her to become a vampire, but is she ready for that? Living forever seems like a lot of work... It's a good thing she has a case to distract her from her personal troubles! A teen in town has gone missing, and his mother is sure he was kidnapped. Penny's happy to take the case.... Can she solve it? less

Change is in the air...  Penny Banks can't believe how fast her life is changing. Everything is up in the air, and only a lesson in Air Magic seems to hold the answers! ​​​​​​​Meanwhile adventures at the Farmers Market lead Penny to a new case. She partners up with the Hillcrest Police Department and does her best to prove that she's worthy of working with them.  Can she crack the case, accept change, and learn Air Magic all at once?  This is book nine in the Hillcrest Witch Mystery series... moreChange is in the air...  Penny Banks can't believe how fast her life is changing. Everything is up in the air, and only a lesson in Air Magic seems to hold the answers! ​​​​​​​Meanwhile adventures at the Farmers Market lead Penny to a new case. She partners up with the Hillcrest Police Department and does her best to prove that she's worthy of working with them.  Can she crack the case, accept change, and learn Air Magic all at once?  This is book nine in the Hillcrest Witch Mystery series. Would you like to read the series in order? Here’s your guide: Prequel: The Case of the Love Spell Book #1: The Case of the Power Spell Book #2: The Case of the Banishing Spell Book #3: The Case of the Desire Spell Book #4: The Case of the Trust Spell Book #5: The Case of the Vision Spell Book #6: The Case of the Voice Spell Book #7: The Case of the Earth Spell Book #8: The Case of the Water Spell Book #9: The Case of the Air Spell less

It's softball season in the little mountain town of Hillcrest, Colorado. Penny and her witchy friends just want to enjoy the games. That becomes impossible when a dead body turns up! Penny, an amateur PI, knows that she has to help the police figure out who's responsible. Could it be a werewolf woman with anger issues? Or maybe the grumpy catcher with a score to settle? Penny and her quick-witted familiar Turkey follow the clues.. moreIt's softball season in the little mountain town of Hillcrest, Colorado. Penny and her witchy friends just want to enjoy the games. That becomes impossible when a dead body turns up! Penny, an amateur PI, knows that she has to help the police figure out who's responsible. Could it be a werewolf woman with anger issues? Or maybe the grumpy catcher with a score to settle? Penny and her quick-witted familiar Turkey follow the clues... all the while trying to make heads or tails of the spell they're supposed to be mastering.Can Spirit Magic help them brew up some answers — before it's too late? less

A Hillcrest Witch SpecialIt was early on Christmas morning when things started to go wrong for Turkey the cat. First, he did not get his expected catnip toy. Second, there was the 'tree incident'. What could be next? When a truck is stolen from right out front of the town party, Turkey knows he has to turn the day around. He takes the case. Can he solve it without Penny's help? This is a short Christmas cozy mystery.

Penny Banks and her witch coven friends are getting to the end of their 13 cycle spell book. Only one spell remains -- the Happiness Spell. Penny is eager to master this one, but her role in the local drama club's production of Romeo and Juliet is keeping her super busy. Things get even more hectic when one of the Hillcrest Players is found dead. Can Penny catch the killer, memorize her lines, and master a new spell all at once?