Witches, cats, pumpkin pies and murder!
I’m Evelyn Grayson and if you’d told me by the time I was 23, I’d have lost both my parents in a mysterious accident, moved in with the coolest Aunt ever, lived in a magical town, and I was a witch, I would have said you were crazy. Funny thing is, you’d be right.
Camille Stenson, the grumpiest woman in Saltwater Cove is set on making this year’s Halloween celebrations difficult for everyone, but when she turns up dead and my best friend is on the suspect list, I have no choice but to find out whodunit and clear her name.
Amongst the pumpkin carving, abandoned houses, and apple bobbing, it soon becomes apparent dark magic is at play and I must use all my newfound witches’ abilities to find the killer before another spell is cast.
Step into Evelyn Grayson’s magical world in the first book of the Melting Pot Café series, a fun and flirty romantic paranormal cozy mystery where the spells are flowing, and the adventure is just beginning.
If you like witty witches, cheeky talking cats, and magical murder mysteries, then you’ll love Polly Holmes’ light-hearted Melting Pot Café series.
Tyler offered to drive back to Saltwater Cove and the way my insides were jumping around like nobody’s business, I was glad to hand the keys over. I glanced at Tyler and his hands were clenched so tight around the wheel I could see every muscle in his forearm and hands pop. His eyes were focussed on the road ahead and he barely blinked. I sat with my phone to my ear, the dial tone drumming my eardrum.
Come on, Harriet, pick up…pick up…PICK UP. Why are you not answering your phone? Oh God, please don’t have let anything happen to her. I’ll never forgive myself if she’s hurt or worse killed because I let her talk me into leaving her alone.
“Hello, this is Harriet.”
Her chirpy voice was a vast contrast to the raging storm fighting it out inside my stomach.
“Harriet, where have you been? I’ve tried to call four times now. You had me worried sick. Are you okay?”
“I’m fine, Evelyn.” Harriet paused and tutted down the line. “I was blow drying my hair. A woman is allowed to have a shower and freshen up, you know.”
I ran my hand through my hair and pressed the base of my neck. “Of course, you are. Listen, I need you to do me a really big favour.”
“Sure, what’s going on?”
“I don’t have time to explain now, but Tyler and I are on our way back into town?”
“What do you mean, on your way back into town? Where did you go? I thought you were having drinks at The Four Brothers.” Harriet’s voice lost its chirpiness and was now replaced with a wavering uncertainty.
My Review:
Evelyn Grayson lost her parents moved in with the greatest aunt ever and was told that she was a witch like her aunt and all before she turned twenty-three. Evelyn enjoys being a witch and living in the magical little town Saltwater Cove. Evelyn and her Aunt Edie live beside the Melting Pot Café. The Melting Pot Café is Aunt Edie’s witch-themed café. Evie loves working at the Melting Pot Café with her Aunt Edie.
One of Saltwater Cove’s residents, Camille Stenson is found dead and Evie’s best friend Harriet is the number one suspect. Evie knows Harriet didn’t kill Camille and is determined to prove her innocents and with the help of her other two besties Jordi and Tyler they set out to do just that.
Pumpkin Pies and Potions is fun little read set in the magical cozy little town of Saltwater Cove. Pumpkin Pies and Potions will keep you jumping from page to page just trying to keep up with all its twists and turns as each of its secrets are revealed one by one.
I so enjoyed all the characters and getting to know them. I loved the sweet little town of Saltwater Cove with all its charms. I am so looking forward to getting to know more of Saltwater Cove and its residents in future books of the Melting Pot Café series.
If you like cozy little mysteries with a witchy theme then you are going to really enjoy this little gem that is Pumpkin Pies and Potions. Pumpkin Pies and Potions is a magical little read just in time for Halloween. Come join Evie, Tyler, Harriet and Jordi as they set out to solve a murder mystery.
AUTHOR Bio and Links:
Polly’s award-winning Cupcake Capers Series is rich in storyline and location with characters that stay with you long after you turn the last page. She publishes her cozy mystery books with Gumnut Press. Pumpkin Pies and Potions is the first in her new paranormal cozy series.
Cupcakes and Corpses was a finalist in the Oklahoma RWA’s 2019 IDA International Digital Awards, short suspense category. Cupcakes and Curses claimed second place and Cupcakes and Cyanide gained third place making it a clean sweep in the category.
You can visit P.L. Harris/Polly Holmes at the following locations:
4 comments:
Sounds like a good book. I like the cover.
Great excerpt, sounds like a snuggle up cozy read, thanks for sharing it with me! Thanks Avid Reader for sharing your review!
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Thank you so much for your review. I'm so glad you enjoyed the book.
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