Welcome to Whispering Falls, where magic and mystery collide.Bubble… Bubble…Summer in Whispering Falls is in full swing. Cures and trouble…When a local Audubon Society hears a very rare and nearly extinct bird species is seen in Whispering Falls, in Petunia Shrubwood’s head of hair of all places, the society comes to Whispering Falls bound and determined to find the rare bird. Petunia will … to find the rare bird.
Petunia will go to any lengths to keep her animals safe…after all, they are the lost souls of those who have passed.
Magic stirs…
The Karima sisters are haunted by a ghost that demands they help him cross to the other side, only the ghost’s human form is not dead…yet.
And troubles double…
After one of the Audubon Society members is found dead, Petunia Shrubwood becomes the number one suspect.
June Heal is going to have to use some very special magic if she’s going to get Petunia off the hook before another person in the Audubon Society becomes extinct…like the bird they are hunting.
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*I received a free copy of this book which I voluntarily chose to write an honest review for.
Welcome back to Whispering Falls where quite a few of the residents have magic of some kind which they use for their daily lives as well as to solve murders. Abilities kept hidden from the rest of the world of course. June’s gift starts acting up at the very beginning warning her of trouble to come even if it is a little hard to decipher. Other gifts give clues as well but since it is early they welcome a group of bird watchers to the area that are hoping to spot a very rare bird. A sighting of this very bird leads to a grand adventure that ends with a murder no matter how hard June and the others try to prevent it. Now it is a race against the clock to solve the crime in the time limit they are given before the regular cops are called in. Makes for a fun, light-hearted, magical, cozy mystery that you will be unable to put down. Full of little details that are surprisingly timed as well as utterly charming. I totally loved it so I give it 5/5 stars.
A Charming Misfortune is a paranormal cozy mystery and the 12th book in the series. I recommend reading the books in order of publication as it features the same heroine throughout the series. Plus, this is such a good series and you’ll be missing out if you don’t read them all!
That being said, I found A Charming Misfortune to be an exciting read. I love how all the characters come together in order to solve the mystery. Not only that, they are so much fun to read about as they are have their own unique quirks. These characters, much like all the characters Tonya writes, could easily become a best friend if they were real. That is among the many reasons I am always excited when the author writes a new book. Her characters and the sense of community that each bring as phenomenal.
If you enjoy longer series with light and fun books I recommend trying the Magical Cures series. While you CAN enjoy the book on it’s own I feel it’s better to read them all.
A Page Turning Mystery
The mystery of two killed the exotic zoo keeper kept me guessing until the very end. The reader is left wondering not only who committed the crime, but also what significance (if any) does the rare bird have and how does it fit into the story.
Leaves You Wanting More
Although the mystery is solved by the end of the book, the author does leave you with something in the last few pages that makes you sure to turn into the next installment in the series.
One Thing to Note …
While I really enjoyed the book, as someone who is new to the series, I did find myself a little left behind on the magical world and elements. I’m sure this could have been avoided if I would have started the series from the beginning.
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A Charming Misfortune is the twelfth A Magical Cures Mystery. While I recommend reading this entertaining series in order, A Charming Misfortune can stand on its own. I always enjoying digging into one of Tonya Kappes’ novels. Her conversational writing style draws the reader into the book and keeps them engaged. The story moves along faster than Mr. Prince Charming chasing after fireflies. The characters are developed and delightful. June Heal has come a long way since she moved to Whispering Falls. She runs her shop, teaches at the magical university, makes her special potions and is married to her understanding and loving husband, Oscar. I like her style of dress including her pointy toe witchy boots. Whispering Falls is a unique town filled with quirky characters who each have a special bewitching talent. The vivid descriptions of the town bring it alive for me. The mystery was intriguing with several suspects and misdirection. If you pay close attention to the clues, you can solve the mystery before the big reveal (or you may be surprised). There is humor sprinkled throughout the story that is guaranteed to have you giggling. The ending of A Charming Misfortune is special and will delight fans of the series. A Charming Misfortune has an intuitive feline, a bevy of baked goods, a beautiful plumed bird, suspicious suspects, magical misdirection and a spirited witch.
WOW! Edge of cliff suspense! Tonya Kappes has done it again! They just keep getting better and better! I highly recommend this series to all who love mystery, suspense, and magical romance! It’s better if you read the series in order.
All kinds of craziness breaks out when a tour group of Audubon Society bird watchers come to town to find a rare bird species-the “Spangled Smoky Momoko”-a bird normally foreign on US soil. Not long after arriving one of the members claim one of Petunia’s birds to be the very species they are in search of! The frightened bird escapes-and the search is on!
To add to the confusion the Karima sisters have a ghost that speaks of the same bird-only this time the ghost isn’t actually dead yet, and they can’t actually “see” the ghost! Madame Torres keeps making bird sounds! Between the Karima sisters, Madame Torres, Mr Prince Charming, Eloise and Aunt Helen and the towns “Guide’s” it is revealed that only June can save Whispering Hills from darkness. It must be done before the crow fly’s at midnight!
I may have mentioned this before but “The Magical Cures Series” was the first books I read by Tonya Kappes, and lead her to be one of my favorite authors. We’re now at book 12 already! and I must admit I have purchased them all but not read all of them yet.
When I was given the opportunity to read an ARC copy I jumped on it and so glad I did I think this is one of my favorites so far.
In this instalment June is going to the birds when a group of birdwatchers descend on Whispering Falls in search of the Spangled Smokey Momoko bird. June’s intuition is off the radar as she tries to stop a killer and in the end solve a murder.
As always I loved all the quirky characters, and the story is well written, intriguing and fast paced. It is easy to get lost in Tonya’s books and I almost always want to finish them in one sitting. The nice thing is you don’t have to read each book in order but for full enjoyment, I recommend that you do.
I really enjoyed this latest installment and highly recommend to all my cozy mystery loving friends.
I received an electronic ARC of the book and plan on ordering a paperback version. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
A Charmed Misfortune
Magical cures, Book #12
Tonya Kappes
5 Stars
Synopsis:
Welcome to Whispering Falls, where magic and mystery meet.
Bubble… Bubble…
June Heal is enjoying her time at UnHidden Hall as Professor of Magical Cures. Teaching up and coming spiritualist is her touch of magic.
Cures and trouble…
When there is a mysterious and threatening article in the “UnHidden Hall: The Truth Behind The Magic” gossip column in the school’s newspaper, June realizes it’s more than just gossip, especially when Mr. Prince Charming, her fairy-god cat won’t leave her side.
Magic stirs…
The Karima sisters are haunted by a ghost that demands they hold a seance. There’s only one catch, the ghost demands June Heal perform the ceremony.
And troubles double…
The seance doesn’t go so well and June discovers a secret that’ll not only cause problems in Whispering Falls but will uncover a secret her own Aunt Helena has tried to cover up for years, only the ghost gossip column contributor won’t stop at nothing,. including more dead bodies, to bring the secret into the light.
What will June Heal do? Save Whispering Falls? Save Unhidden Hall? Or save Aunt Helena? Does she have to choose or can she save all three before the semester is over? (Goodreads)
Review:
One thing you know when you read one of this author’s books is that you are going to love the characters. She has a way to make the characters come alive and you wish that you were friends with them. This book is no exception. Whispering Falls is full of quirky loveable characters and I would love to go there for a visit.
The writing style flows smoothly and the book is an easy quick read. The author is very talented in her descriptive writing and those descriptions pulled me into the story from the very first page and pulled me along for a fun ride. The mystery was well plotted and moved along at a steady pace. There were enough clues to sift through and suspects to consider and I was not one hundred percent sure of the outcome until it was revealed.
I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a well crafted paranormal cozy. Grab a copy and enjoy your magical time.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book.
This is my favorite book of the Magical Cures Series by Tonya Kappes. This series should be read in order for greatest enjoyment. I had a bit of a time getting into this series. I am happy I stayed with it as, with each book, the series improved. I enjoy the characters in Whispering Falls. June is one of my favorite characters. The town of Whispering Falls is full of magical beings. There are some quirky characters living in this town. I loved the mystery in this book. I thought the suspect was well hidden. And the ending! Something unexpected for me!
If you are not into paranormal cozy mysteries I would recommend you to check out a different series by Tonya Kappes. She is a prolific writer. Her series are fun to read, filled with interesting characters and charming towns you want to visit. If you like strange happenings that can’t be explained, Magical Cures could be your series.
I was so happy to be back in Whispering Falls for Book 12 of the Magical Cure Mystery Series.
I LOVED seeing June Heal as a Professor at UnHidden Hall. It wasn’t too long ago she was a student their herself.
Trouble is brewing for June and Whispering Falls that involves a mystery, a seance, and a possible rare bird sighting which leads to the murder of a Zoo Owner.
I have read every one of the books in the Magical Cure Mystery Series and this one is REALLY special. I really enjoy all the well developed characters that I have come to know and love. This book felt like going home again.
The author expertly weaves a well thought out mystery while keeping the characters fresh and surprising. The ending is completely magical .
I love this character, the town she lives in and every single thing about this series. Oh my gosh, I laughed out loud…the entire Audubon Society and the bird living in Petunia’s hair plot was just hysterical. I can’t wait for the next in the series. Please keep them coming Tanya (I’m also getting into your Killer Coffee series!)
A Charming Misfortune earns 5/5 Star Anise Potions…Magically Entertaining!
More than charming…it’s totally entertaining! Whispering Falls has quite the mystical repertoire, and residents serve the many tourists who visit, even though the tourists are unaware of the true magic that lies beneath the surface. So, life in Whispering Falls is quite full, but June feels something isn’t right…Could “misfortune” mean “murder”? A club of bird enthusiasts have arrived eager to record the existence of a rare bird rumored in the area, and an accidental sighting ignites the group’s interest. However, it’s the dead body of a zookeeper that has June and her husband/town officer concerned. It is imperative they find the killer before outside law enforcement are emboldened to take over. Whispering Falls’ magical characteristics must remain cloaked from the outsiders.
I am an eager fan of many of the series penned by Tonya Kappes, and always thought I’d get to her Magical Cures series soon. Well, better late than… I began with this twelfth book, and although I was confused about some of the magical and June’s “charms” references, after a few chapters, they mostly ironed themselves out. Tonya’s writing style is well-paced, written from June’s perspective, and includes descriptive language, delightful humor, and dialogue that does well to illustrate setting, characters, tone, and personalities. The mystery follows a traditional cozy formula with twists, turns, and a satisfying conclusion along a delightful magical theme that works, no juvenile hocus pocus. Although the story line is intriguing, it’s the characters that are the true stars. June is strong and clever enjoying a marvelous relationship with her husband Oscar, who seems to see value in June’s contributions. The other residents are quirky, not silly, adding to the enjoyment. So charming! I am a fan, and thrilled that there are so many other books in the series to enjoy.
Tonya Kappes has done it again! She drew me into this book, set in Whispering Falls, Kentucky, with a wonderful story of June Heal and her magical gift and an exotic endangered bird and wouldn’t let go until I reached the last page! I have only read one other book that took place in this magical town, a short story, but I can’t wait to go back and read the rest of the books in this series. All of the characters in this book each had a special gift and I am looking forward to getting to know all of them better. In this book some members of an Audubon Society are in town looking for the endangered bird that they have heard lives near by. While they are in town someone in their group is killed and it is up to June and her husband Oscar, the police chief, to solve the murder before they leave town. I was so involved in this story that I didn’t put it down until I reached the last page. A wonderful story that will grab you from the first page.
I received a complimentary copy of this ebook from Kappes Review Krew. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
What is so special about this bird hanging out in Petunia’s hair?
A Charming Misfortune by Tonya Kappes is the twelfth book in this very excellent series. Magical Cures Mystery is the first Tonya Kappes series that I have read and it is still my favorite. I love the wonderful world that June Heal lives in; it is an amazing place filled with fabulous characters.
June Heal
June Heal is the main character and the narrator for this exciting series. She is a wonderful main character, and it’s fun to try to solve these mysteries with her. This one was definitely no different to try and figure out with June and all her friends that have helped. June uses her intuition in more ways than one to solve the mysteries that come to her little magical town. I like that no matter how long we have been in her world, June has stayed the same girl from the beginning. She loves her Ding Dongs, Mr. Prince Charming, and helping her customers by getting the correct product to help them out in whatever they might need.
Oscar Park
Oscar Park is June’s love interest and cop intel. He has doesn’t always need her help with cases but June takes it upon herself to help Oscar. Like in this case, he does need June’s help. Oscar doesn’t like to admit when he needs help but likes it when she does help. The problem Oscar has with June is when he suspects one of her friends, and she doesn’t think that they could do it. Oscar and June are perfect together, and married life suits them quite well.
Mystery
The mystery aspect is excellent and impressive. It all started with a bird that came to town. The bird, of course, is one that the Audubon Society is looking for to help increase their population to keep from going extinct. This event leads to June and Petunia trying to figure out what a meeting meant and who would have killed a zoo owner that is trying to save the bird? This task is even more difficult with their time crunch of holding mortal beings for only twenty-four hours before involving the police. Thankfully Oscar has June to help.
Five Stars
Charming Misfortune by Tonya Kappes is such a wonderous book from Ms. Kappes. This one reminded me of why I love this series. I loved everything about this book and can’t wait for the next one. I am rating it with five stars and recommending it to all the paranormal cozy mystery fans out there. This story is Tonya Kappes at her best.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy from the Author. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
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Anyways, until next time,
Karen the Baroness
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A Charming Misfortune is book twelve in the Magical Cures Mystery series. As always, I am hooked from the get-go. It never fails to make me smile, knowing I have a book by this author to read. This was another great one, and the whole series should not be missed!
I am loving the latest novel of June and Whispering Falls. This time Tonya showcases Petunia and the Karima sisters, all three characters I am very interested in knowing more about. I think anytime you have these characters front and center chaos is going to happen— and it did. I’m loving this series and I can’t wait for it to keep going.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.
I can’t even with June. She is the best. The town is great. The story is great. The people are great. I always feel I am visiting home when reading a June book. This one had a small slow spot. That is okay. It just felt like it need the filler words taking out. Nothing bad. The end. OMG! How is this going to go. It brought life back into the story. I can’t wait for the next book
A Charming Misfortune by Tonya Kappes is the twelfth book in her very charming Magical Cures Series, starring June Heal.
Oscar Parks, Whispering Falls, Kentucky’s lead Wizard Police Officer (and our heroine, June Heal’s, husband) has only 24 hours to find a mortal’s murderer before he’s forced to release the mortal suspects and turn the matter over to mortal law enforcement, which endangers all of Whispering Falls and the Spiritualists who make their home there, hidden in plain sight from the prying eyes of mortals. Can June help him catch the murderer before it’s too late?
June Heal’s character and her world have been well built and developed from the beginning, and the Series just gets better and better. The story is fast-paced and intriguing. Enough so that I truly didn’t know “whodunit” literally until June Heal fingers them and they confess.
I specially love the surprise sneak peak at a new dynamic in the Series! Kudos, and I bow to Tonya Kappes and her ongoing and incredibly consistent 5-Star writing.
What is your opinion regarding whether a rare bird should be captured and bred in captivity to expand the species. Or do you leave it alone in its habitat? This the question that the Audubon Society visitors have to decide. Is this what leads to murder?
There is all the bird references going on. Her crystal ball keeps making bird noises, her cat gives her a bird charm, and the crow flies to name a few. I admit I struggled with that one, may end to go back and reread to understand the significance in this story.
Still learning this magical world. I love all the different abilities. Could use a glossary of them all in the book for us newbies. Or is it in a previous one that I need to read eventually. How can a ghost be when the body or person is still alive? Those sisters are definitely different.
I am new to the series, so I can honestly say that the book can be read by itself. You will follow the current story line just fine. I am having fun and really enjoying this series.
This is my honest and freely given review. I did receive an ARC book.
June is back and ready to solve yet another mystery in the gorgeous town of Whispering falls…
Oscar and Mr. Prince charming along with the rest of the town are ready to help June to keep their town safe.
What I love most about this series is the town of Whispering Falls and how they always have each other’s back…
I loved the mystery here, the rare bird citing, the secrets uncovered from the visiting people and how the story played out.
Now for the end omg that was sweet and just like a whisper on the last page to keep me happy…lol I loved it.
The magical town of Whispering Falls, Kentucky receives a visit from an Audubon Society group searching for the rare Spangled Smoky Momoko. Unfortunately, one of the visitors meets an untimely death. June Heal uses her magical gift to help the police/her husband, Oscar, solve the crime. And the ending in this book…loved it!
I love opening a Magical Cures Mystery and visiting Whispering Falls. I only wish it were a real place to visit.