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A Spell for Trouble

An Enchanted Bay Mystery

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By: Esme Addison
Narrated by: Emily Durante
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Aleksandra Daniels hasn't set foot in the quiet seaside town of Bellamy Bay, North Carolina, in over 20 years. Ever since her mother's tragic death, her father has mysteriously forbidden her from visiting her aunt and cousins. But on a whim, Alex accepts an invitation to visit her estranged relatives and to help them in their family business: an herbal apothecary known for its remarkably potent teas, salves, and folk remedies.

Bellamy Bay doesn't look like trouble, but this is a town that harbors dark secrets. Alex discovers that her own family is at the center of salacious town gossip and that they are rumored to be magical healers descended from mermaids. She brushes this off as nonsense until a local is poisoned and her aunt Lidia is arrested for the crime. Alex is certain Lidia is being framed, and she resolves to find out why.

Alex's investigation unearths stories that some have gone to desperate lengths to conceal: forbidden affairs, family rivalries, and the truth about Alex's own ancestry. And when the case turns deadly, Alex learns that not only are these secrets worth hiding, but they may even be worth killing for.

©2020 Esme Addison (P)2020 Dreamscape Media, LLC Magic Amateur Sleuths Paranormal Cozy Mystery Women Sleuths Supernatural Fiction Detective Thriller & Suspense Suspense Women's Fiction
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Engaging Characters • Entertaining Mystery • Vivid Setting • Magical Elements • Lighthearted Tone • Good Voice Work

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This is a great book to listen to when you want something not super serious but still a mystery. I enjoyed it enough to go ahead and read the second one. But sometimes I was frustrated with how many things the characters missed in the story in solving the mystery.

Fun, lighthearted read, but predictable plot

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Esme Addisons books are all a perfect blend of cozy small town drama, magic, and mystery. If you are looking for an entertaining book with characters you can connect with, this is a great place to start!

Perfect book for an escape from reality!

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This story contains a few loveable characters, especially Menka. I came for the mermaid story line, but have listened more than once because I enjoy listening to the carefree nature of this story.

Enjoyable

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What do you get when you cross a murder with magic and mermaids? Just the best backstory on a family of witches with a crime solving main character. I have to admit I was skeptical about the mermaid link but Esme Addison made it all work beautifully. I’m really looking forward to the next book in the series.

The narration of this book also really worked for me for. Emily Durante gave a wonderful performance that I really enjoyed.

I recommend this author and narrator to all the cozy mystery lovers that enjoy a side a magic to help their crime solvers find the killer!

Fresh spin on magic!

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Very light reading. The magical folks of the Enchanted Bay introduce a niece to their life. Using their magic for good. There is also a power struggle between magically families.

Witches & Mermaids Helping small town folks

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