You won’t want to miss this crossover tale of two of your favorite cozy mystery sleuths, June Heal from the Magical Cures Mystery Series and Roxanne Bloom from the Killer Coffee Series. When Roxy Bloom and Patrick Cane got a gift card at the Full Moon Treesort in Whispering Falls, Kentucky, they figured it’d be a fantastic honeymoon. When June Heal heard from the Whispering Falls Newspaper report … Falls Newspaper report from editor Faith Mortimer that there was a nosy coffee barista coming to town and she needed an eye kept on her, June was quick to put Mr. Prince Charming on the tourist, Roxanne Bloom.
When a dead body is discovered during the annual Whispering Fall tree lightening, Roxy Bloom just can’t seem to keep her nose out of it, even though she feels like something strange is going on in the cozy town.
June Heal is using powers, she never thought she’d use, to keep tourist Roxy Bloom away from the crime scene.
Will the two feisty sleuths come together to solve this murder before Roxy’s honeymoon is over or before June Heal uses all of her powers to keep Roxy away from their secrets of Whispering Falls?
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A CHARMING BLEND is a mystery crossover featuring June from Kappes’ Magical Cures series and Roxy from her Killer Coffee series. It is quite short and easily read in one sitting. The story finds Roxy and Patrick traveling to Whispering Falls for their honeymoon. The residents of this magical village are on high alert, thinking that Roxy is too nosey and not easily fooled. Despite their own inclinations and mistrust of each other, June and Roxy work together when a man is murdered at the tree lighting ceremony to solve the crime.
Fans of both (or either) cozy mystery series should enjoy the protagonists working together. Because of its short length, the mystery is not very well developed and details are sparse. I found it too easy to figure out. That said, it is fun to see June and Roxy together, and the inclusion of the pets is always appreciated.
I recommend A CHARMING BLEND to readers of Kappes’ Magical Cures and Killer Coffee series. Short stories just aren’t my thing.
I received a copy of this title from the author and voluntarily shared my thoughts here.
Tonya Kappes has done an amazing job blending two series’ leads into one super cute cozy! No spoilers, Roxy and Patrick (from the Killer Coffee Series) make a visit to Whispering Falls (Magical Cure Series) where the magic and fun ensues. Add in your requisite dead body, two lead characters that just can’t stay away from it, and what you have is a story that is certain to keep you entertained from beginning to end. A nice, short, quick read that will leave you hoping for another mystery starring Roxy and June. If you are new to either of these series, this will whet your appetite to go back and pick up all the books in each series for deeper background. For those who have grown to love ANY of Tonya’s books, this will be just as enjoyable as all the rest!
A Charming Blend by Tonya Kappes features a blend between Roxy and Patrick from the Killer Coffee Series and June Heal from the Magical Cures Series.
Roxy and Patrick arrive in Whispering Falls . Roxy notices a few things that are a bit strange but goes with it. She meets a young lady who is engaged and they have a nice chat.
At the lighting of the tree Roxy is asked to look for the finance and find him dead with a knife wound. Now she has to find out what is going on.
June teamed up with Roxy to keep an eye on her plus find out what is going on.
I loved the story as we have a mix of mystery, magic, murder and a little romance.
A great fun read.
In reading this book it will help if you have read the two series combined in this book A Charming Blend: A Magical Cures Mystery and A Killer Coffee Mystery, they will give you a lot of needed backstory for this book. Roxy and Patrick are on their honeymoon in the charming and quaint Whispering Falls, where a mystery has taken place and the residents are eager to keep Roxy out of the loop because of her great sleuthing skills. This is a hilarious romp through the enchanted hamlet of Whispering Falls, and how they are willing to lovingly sabotage a honeymoon to keep their secrets from the newlywed couple. Does it work? Read this enchanting story to find out!
A magical crossover of two wonderful characters, a murder to solve and a Christmas to be enjoyed.
This is a well-written and very enjoyable novella. It was fun to find familiar characters from two different series interacting. Set during Christmas, it’s a good read any time of year. I received a free copy of this book and chose to make a voluntary, unbiased review.
I really liked this crossover short story which brings the characters of Roxy Bloom and June Hale together in Whispering Falls, KY. I haven’t read the Magical Cures Mystery Series but have quite a few of them that I will move up my To-be-read list.
Roxy Bloom and Patrick Cane go to Whispering Falls on a belated honeymoon, just a few weeks after the wedding Halloween time frame). Christmas is in the air and so is murder.
Roxy finds a body at the tree lighting ceremony. The hunt is on to find the killer.
I really enjoyed the blending of characters throughout the story. I also liked that there were two pints of view throughout the story. The reader never gets lost. The Magical Cures component enhances the story.
I found this thoroughly delightful.
I received an e-copy of this book from the author. I am not obligated to give it a good review. I did because I really got a kick out of the story!
What fun! I loved this book. My only issue, it was too short. I could read on and on about June and Roxy solving murders together.
A Charming Blend was the best of both worlds! The crossover pairing of Roxy and June was phenomenal!. This book was a fun, quick read, with twists and turns that kept me enthralled from beginning to end. Mr. Prince Charming is the best! Tonya Kappes writes great books, with exceptional characters. I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy.
In this novella we are treated with two different series coming together and two favorite characters meeting up. Roxy Bloom is off to Whispering Falls with new husband Patrick to enjoy a quiet honeymoon away from friends and family. June Heal is eager to meet Roxy because the local newspaper has reported how nosy she can be. June has to keep on her toes so that Roxy doesn’t look to deeply into the town and turn over its secrets. When a man is murdered during the annual tree lighting Roxy steps in to help figure out who the killer is. She met the man’s fiance earlier in the day and wants to help the young woman in any way that she can. June must keep a close eye on Roxy because none of her spells or potions seem to be working on the newlywed. Follow along while Roxy hunts for a killer and June tries to keep Whispering Falls a mystery to all those who visit. This was a treat seeing these two strong women characters together and how they worked together. I hope the author does another cross over with them in the future. I would love to see June visit Roxy in her setting.
A Charming Blend: A Magical Cures Mystery and A Killer Coffee Mystery Crossover Mystery was a great read!!Now I want to read the A Magical Cures Mystery! Roxy and Patrick are on their honeymoon and meet June Heal from Whispering Falls. The whole town of Whispering Fall have magical powers and makes for a interesting read. Now to start reading the Magical Cures Mysterious!!!
“A Charming Blend” earns 5/5 Delightful Duos…Clever and Entertaining!
Coffee and Magic? Roxy and June? Great duo! “A Charming Blend” is a short novella blending two delightful Kappes worlds, Killer Coffee and Magical Cures mysteries. She cleverly uses a first-person narrative, but the “I” perspective switches from Roxy, then June, then Roxy, then…It was so clever! Roxy and Patrick received a special wedding gift treating them to a magical honeymoon at the Full Moon Treesort in Whispering Falls, of course with their two fur buddies in tow, but Roxy doesn’t realize she was expected…well, it was more of a warning, and keeping her preoccupied and not nosing around is imperative for everyone’s anonymity in Whispering Falls. You see everyone is magical from witches to wizards to psychics and more. June owns A Charming Cure shop with the magical ability to sense exactly what potion a customer needs, but she likes Roxy and can’t see why she is so…dangerous. Maybe it’s because once again Roxy stumbles, more accurately plops, into the lap of a dead body! Finished in a couple of hours, this novella was perfect, short, but in no way short on entertainment with a clever plot twist, quirky characters, and “Karma” getting their say in it all. I loved it!
A really good crossover featuring Roxy – Killer Coffee series & June – Magical Cures. They make a dynamic duo sleuthing team when a dead body is found. Magic is in the air but will it work on Roxy?
A Charming Blend by Tonya Kappes is a wonderful crossover between two different series of Tonya Kappes. The story opens with Roxy Bloom and Patrick Cane heading to Whispering Falls for their honeymoon. Whispering Falls is a magical town where spiritualists live and own their own shops. All seem to be aware of the visiting Roxy, and concern about Roxy nosing around their little town and discovering hidden secrets. When Roxy visits June Heal’s A Charming Cure store, June hopes to create a potion that will keep Roxy focused on her honeymoon. Roxy has noticed a few oddities, and is suspicious. When Roxy and Patrick attend the tree lighting ceremony, Roxy’s new friend she met at A Charming Cure, is frantically looking for her fiance. Roxy offers to help and gets a lot more than she bargained for.
I read an advanced copy of this book for an honest review.
This crossover story was originally part of a group of stories, that was part of a box set set with different authors, back in Nov. 2018.
This story incluses 2 of my favorite characters, Roxy Bloom, from her Killer Grind series, as well as June Heal from her Charming Cure Series.
Roxy and her new husband Patrick arrive at June’s village for a honeymoon retreat.
A murder happens and the village is up in arms trying to keep the mortals from handling the mystery.
Roxy seems to thwart all the plans, the village tries, to keep her from nosing around.
June and Roxy wind up working together and the mystery is solved.
It was a short, sweet charming story.
A charming blend is a great crossover from two great sleuths. June Heal and Roxy Bloom. I have not read the Killer Coffee Series it did not deter from the story it just made me want to read it. This is a great short cozy mystery Christmas story it has murder and mystery. So funny at times with June trying to keep nosey Roxy from investigating the murder. I highly recommend this great read.
This crossover with the combined sleuthing skills of June (Magical Cures Mystery series) and Roxy (Killer Coffee Mystery series) was a charming story! The best of both of the series that I have come to love. Chock full of magical things from the author’s vivid imagination, the book was thoroughly entertaining and a total pleasure to read. Bonus is that it is a short read that fits nicely into today’s busy world where time is short and reading is sometimes a luxury!
A Charming Blend by Tonya Kappes features a blend between Roxy and Patrick from the Killer Coffee Series and June Heal from the Magical Cures Series. If you aren’t familiar with the two series, I’m sure this book will have your interest peaking. If you are familiar with them, you might want to catch up a bit with the Killer Coffee series. This blend has a spoiler if you are not caught up.
Roxy and Patrick have left Honey Springs to visit the town of Whispering Falls. Love is in the air and mixing with magic. Sassy and Pepper are with them and Mr Prince Charming can be found at A Charming Cure. They add some furry shenanigans to the fun. Of course, some favorites from the Magical Cures Series make appearances as well as a dead body.
The story is told from alternate viewpoints, first Roxy then June. The name of the narrator is listed at the beginning of each chapter so you can easily check if you need to. The setting is at Christmas, which is one of my favorite times. The story is a fun, quick and easy read. It is a light but complete mystery. I really enjoyed the blending of the series. I am looking forward to seeing June and Roxy together again so I am truly hoping there is more crossing over to be done.
I first read this story as part of Cozy Christmas Crimes – A Cozy Christmas Box Set. I am pleased to see the story offered individually. I voluntarily reviewed this book after enjoying it a second time.
I loved June & Roxy together. They are hilarious! The new Siri – Ha Ha! I really hope Roxy visits Whispering Falls again soon!
A Charming Blend by Tonya Kappes is the BEST CROSSOVER EVER! Roxy Bloom and Patrick Cane from Honey Springs (Killer Coffee Series) receive a gift certificate for the Fullmoon Tree Resort in Whispering Falls (Magical Cure Mystery Series). June Heal knows Roxy is coming and she’s prepared to keep her occupied during her stay with a little magical lotion. Next thing you know a dead body is discovered at the tree lighting ceremony and Roxy cannot keep her sleuthing former attorney nose out of it. The short story is told in alternating perspectives between Roxy and June and the trouble these two get into is so much fun. I have been waiting for this story and it did not disappoint. I so hope that there is another crossover in the future because this was so fantastic!