A supernatural force on the loose in San Francisco and a family reunion keeps witch and vintage storeowner Lily Ivory on her toes as she prepares to walk down the aisle… When Lily Ivory stumbles on the uniform of a former prisoner from Alcatraz and SFPD inspector Carlos Romero’s cousin is kidnapped, Lily suspects something dangerous has been unleashed on the ghost-ridden island of Alcatraz. … ghost-ridden island of Alcatraz. She’ll have to sleuth out the culprit—when she’s not busy entertaining her visiting relatives and resolving romantic conflicts as her wedding date approaches. Could recent omens be pointing to the magical threat in her adopted city? If so, she’ll have to line up her allies to change the fate of the Bay Area. Because no matter what, Lily’s determined to celebrate her marriage with her friends by her side—even if it means battling a demonic foe before she can make it to the altar.
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I now have listened to 10 of the “A Witchcraft Mystery Series” and they get better every time. In this story, Lily Ivory is getting ready to get married in San Francisco with a family reunion.
Lily Ivory stumbles on the uniform of a former prisoner from Alcatraz and SFPD inspector Carlos Romero’s cousin is kidnapped, Lily suspects something dangerous has been unleashed on the ghost-ridden island of Alcatraz. Lily is getting visions of a man that is somehow connected to Alcatraz and knows she has to help her friend find out what really is going on.
Lily has got to be one of my favorite characters. I love powerful characters who still aren’t sure how their powers work or how they keep changing. It’s not often either you find a witch running an antique store. This cozy mystery doesn’t disappoint as Lily investigates a kidnapping and a murder on the famous Alcatraz island.
Got to chapter 14 and gave up. I really like the author’s Haunted Home (and other buildings) series and read most of the books in this series but never felt the same connection.
I have far too many books in my TBR to force myself to finish this. There were several potentially good story lines, but it just never got going strongly in any of them. I never did care for Sailor or Adrian so the marriage part of the plot held no interest for me either.
This is one of my favorite paranormal mystery series and this tenth installment was worth the wait, in my opinion. Juliet Blackwell has done a wonderful job of crafting the character of Lily Ivory. Over the course of ten books, the reader has watched Lily grow in both her magic and her relationships. She had gone from solitary witch to building a family and community that supports her and provides her with friendship and love. With this 10th installment, the author continues to develop Lily’s magic and her position in the magical community. The mystery element was well done and this book had me hooked from the first chapter. Like every other book in the series, once I crack open the book I just want to devour each page.
I am looking forward to what this author has in store for Lily, Sailor, Oscar and all the other secondary characters as she continues to grow and develop this series. I will definitely be back for more.
Bewitched and Betrothed is another fantastic book in the Witchcraft Mystery series. While the story is a continuation and includes may of the same characters (full-time and part-time players), the storyline is fresh and exciting. For that reason, this series should definitely be read in order. I love the Alcatraz theme and how the author wove it throughout the story.
When Lily is shown what is said to be an original prison uniform from an escapee, the sheer amount of malice surrounding the garment is staggering. So much so that Lily puts a binding spell on it and warns Elena, Carlos Romero’s cousin, not to let anyone wear it. The uniform must immediately be placed under glass and locked up so it can be seen but never touched or worn. Except, Elena no more than steps outside of Lily’s shop and is kidnapped, prison uniform and all. Lily knows the uniform, kidnapping, and theft of the shirt are not coincidences.
The Witchcraft Mystery series by Juliet Blackwell just keeps getting better and better. I love Lily’s character and Oscar’s companionship. Lily is simply an amazing and down-to-earth witch. I have enjoyed watching Lily’s character grow so much throughout the series. She is embracing who she is finally and allowing others into her life without all of the doubt and suspicion, getting more comfortable with her surroundings. She has friends that accept her for who she is and what she does, a very successful resale shop, and a familiar that sometimes just steals the show.
Each story in this series has been developed nicely. The reader is taken on a new adventure in the world of the paranormal; the content never duplicated or stagnant. The novels are suitable for anyone who wants to read them – teens, adults who don’t like sex or swearing, and adults who do like those things but also like the cozy mystery scene, too (like me).
If you’re looking for your next witchy cozy then I highly recommend Juliet Blackwell’s Witchcraft Mysteries. They are written well, have great storylines, solid plots, and easy-to-like characters. The dialogue between all characters is smooth and understandable and the novel is an easy, relaxing read. I am waiting patiently for the next book in the series.
This book is the tenth book in the series, and it’s still going strong. To be honest, I haven’t read a book in this series in a while, but I had no problems keeping up with everything, a definite plus. I loved all the characters, but I don’t feel I knew Sailor very well, someone I think I would have liked to know better. However, maybe that was just because he didn’t play a huge role in this one. I found the plot interesting, so much so, I’d like to find out more about Alcatraz, maybe even visit there soon. Overall, I really liked this cozish paranormal mystery, and you should definitely give it a try. I highly recommend this book! I was provided the e-book which I voluntarily reviewed.