Blackwood Bay Witches Series by Misty Bane

Welcome to Blackwood Bay, where magic and murder have come out to play...If only that had been on the sign when I drove into town. Instead, the picturesque seaside destination had lured me in with its vintage charm and promises of the quaint little bookstore I’d unexpectedly inherited. Then came the handful of instant friends and a hunky local to boot.Sounds great, right? And what could possibly go wrong?Turns out, everything... moreWelcome to Blackwood Bay, where magic and murder have come out to play...If only that had been on the sign when I drove into town. Instead, the picturesque seaside destination had lured me in with its vintage charm and promises of the quaint little bookstore I’d unexpectedly inherited. Then came the handful of instant friends and a hunky local to boot.Sounds great, right? And what could possibly go wrong?Turns out, everything. The bodies start piling up along with my arrival in town; someone may have murdered Granny— and that’s only the beginning.Things are much more complicated than they first appear, though, and being new in town certainly has its disadvantages. No one is who they seem to be... not even me.The only ones I can trust are the dead. Well, and my cat. But none of them are talking. Or are they?Haunted and Hexed (Blackwood Bay Witches Paranormal Cozy Mystery Series, Book 1) is a humorous paranormal cozy mystery novel.THE BLACKWOOD BAY WITCHES PARANORMAL COZY MYSTERY Haunted and Hexed (Book 1)Bad Magic and the Big Top (Book 2)Phantoms in High Fidelity (Book 3)Broomsticks and Bones (Book 4)Magic and Missives (Book 6)On A Witch and A Spell (Prequel Novelette) less

Being summoned to attend a mandatory Flyers Education course – aka Broomstick Riding 101 - is bad enough. Immediately being entangled in a web of witchy drama from the moment I arrive? Well, that’s just my luck. Word has it a young woman has mysteriously fallen from the dormitory roof. The burning question is: was it an accident or murder? I can’t help myself from digging into the events leading up to her demise in a quest to uncover the truth... moreBeing summoned to attend a mandatory Flyers Education course – aka Broomstick Riding 101 - is bad enough. Immediately being entangled in a web of witchy drama from the moment I arrive? Well, that’s just my luck. Word has it a young woman has mysteriously fallen from the dormitory roof. The burning question is: was it an accident or murder? I can’t help myself from digging into the events leading up to her demise in a quest to uncover the truth. With everyone pointing fingers in different directions, it’s impossible to know who to trust. Especially when threatening notes from an anonymous source begin to appear with warnings to back off. Can I uncover the identity of the murderer lurking on campus before they claim another victim? less

The town has been whispering about my mysterious new neighbors and the means behind their extravagant lifestyle. Some have even been accusing him of being a cult leader. So when I receive an impromptu invite to Joe Collins’ sixtieth birthday party, you’d better believe I’m there. But in the days leading up to the party, someone starts sending menacing threats and assassinating Joe’s character in very public ways... moreThe town has been whispering about my mysterious new neighbors and the means behind their extravagant lifestyle. Some have even been accusing him of being a cult leader. So when I receive an impromptu invite to Joe Collins’ sixtieth birthday party, you’d better believe I’m there. But in the days leading up to the party, someone starts sending menacing threats and assassinating Joe’s character in very public ways. With my boyfriend and local police sergeant, Wolf Harper, as my date, we attend what’s shaping up to be the most talked about party of the century. Especially when someone makes sure the birthday boy’s sixtieth will be his last. less

An unsolved murder A missing necklace A brash fairy who also happens to be a detective … One night six friends went into the woods, but only five returned home. Spring has finally delivered us from the rainy, gray days of winter in Blackwood Bay, but that’s not the only reason I’ve got an extra pep in my step. An unexpected issue at Harper’s house means I have a special houseguest, and the idea of making it a permanent arrangement is all I have on my mind... moreAn unsolved murder A missing necklace A brash fairy who also happens to be a detective … One night six friends went into the woods, but only five returned home. Spring has finally delivered us from the rainy, gray days of winter in Blackwood Bay, but that’s not the only reason I’ve got an extra pep in my step. An unexpected issue at Harper’s house means I have a special houseguest, and the idea of making it a permanent arrangement is all I have on my mind. That is, until an unexpected visitor arrives with a possible clue to solving a gruesome murder that rocked Blackwood Bay nearly thirty years ago. Now, not only am I trying to decide if my relationship is ready for the next step, but I’m helping Harper solve a cold case, trying to keep Maui from offing Harper’s lazy old bulldog, and wrangling Granny who’s recently started haunting her friends for sport. As we dig into the case, it quickly becomes obvious that everyone involved has a secret. And sometimes the worst monsters hide in plain sight. less