I can see the future, but it can’t help me save my sisters. Or can it?I’m Summer Whitethorne and I can see the future. Except when it comes to my sisters. I couldn’t stop an evil entity from taking our mom, and my ‘gift’ feels like a curse since I can’t use it to protect Spring, Autumn, and Winter either. My desire to stay close to home wars with my yearning for marriage and a family of my own … family of my own someday, but I there’s no way I can leave my sisters.
A vintage necklace gifted to me from handsome antiques dealer, Hopper Caldwell, triggers the Sight and reveals the fact a dark wizard is in town – and may have murdered his wife. Now, she needs me to get the bottom of it and avenge her death.
Hopper is the perfect accomplice in my undercover sleuthing, and while I try to keep him at arm’s length, I’ll admit, I’m head over pentacle for the guy. If only he wasn’t off limits. He’s perfect for me, but I’ve seen his future and know he’s destined to marry another.
When our not-so-covert investigation brings the dark wizard to Conjure’s doorstep, I’ll need my superior charmcasting to avert disaster. With the help of my phoenix familiar, Cinders, can I keep my sisters—and Hopper—out of the dark wizard’s grasp? Or will my gift of clairvoyance curse us all?
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Genre: paranormal cozy mystery series / witch cozy mystery / women amateur sleuth / cozy crafts and hobbies mysteries / amateur sleuth mysteries / psychic thrillers / ghost thrillers / small town cozy mysteries
Sister Witches of Raven Falls Cozy Mystery Series
Of Potions and Portents (Book 1)
Of Curses and Charms (Book 2)
Of Stars and Spells (Book 3)
Of Spirits and Superstition (Book 4)
Of Curses and Charms is the second book in the Sister Witches of Raven Falls Cozy Mystery Series. Join a set of magickal sisters as they solve paranormal mysteries that fans of Charmed, Hocus Pocus, and The Good Witch will love. ***Bonus recipes and craft instructions in every book!
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Of Curses and Charms was even more delightful and heart-tugging than the first book in the Sister Witches of Raven Falls Cozy Mystery series. Nyx Halliwell combines a sweet romance with a tense mystery to once again entrance us with the the four Whitethorne sisters and their world. Summer pulls from nature to bring healing to her community but it is her gift of touch that is the center of the mystery. A ring brings a frightening vision of murder that she feels compelled to investigate. Her good friend, the awesome antiques dealer Hopper Caldwell, discovered the piece of jewelry at an estate sale and he insists on aiding in the investigation. It is pretty obvious that he is enchanted by the young witch but he is also protective of her and is interested in the murder. The mystery was fascinating and I would never have figured out most of the elements, yet they fit quite reasonably.
The only point that bothered me was Summer’s mental insistence that she would never have children, one assumes that she doesn’t want to pass on her “gift” of touch but it is not stated and it is used as an apparent excuse to not let herself become too attached to Hopper, but I didn’t feel that that element was played out well for as much as it was mentioned. Maybe I just missed something because in her other writing personna, Ms. Halliwell does an almost perfect job of tying up all elements of her story.
Loved this book! And I’m enjoying this series so much. I’m a little late in reading it since it ends on the Summer Solsticeand I’m trying to read the series at the appropriate times throughout the year but I’m okay with that. I like these sisters a lot. I appreciate that they have each other’s backs no matter what. I also appreciate that the author has done the research necessary about the gems, herbs, reiki, etc. that are talked about and/or used in these books. I’ve read other “witchy” books where it’s apparent the author really knows nothing about the crystals or herbs they throw into their stories and that is certainly not the case here.
Ms. Halliwell knows her stuff and happily educates her readers about some crystals, shares recipes and even some ideas for having a Fairy Party of your own at the end of this book. Thank you! This is a lovely series that I look forward to continuing this Autumn, my favorite season. See you around Samhain.
I’m back in Raven Falls for book 2 and I couldn’t be happier. Nyx Halliwell has created a wonderful supernatural cozie series that I am seriously loving…
Of Curses and Charms is Summer Whitethorn’s story, Summer is the sister who can see the future but even she has her limitations… Seeing the future is not always what it’s cracked up to be and honestly for Summer what’s the point if she can’t use her gift to save the ones she loves…
I love Summer she is a total sweetheart and at times a totally confused sweetheart but hey we are not all perfect and Summer will find her way in the end probably a lot sooner if she lets the dashing Hopper fully into her life because she should have figured out by now he is not going anywhere and sometimes visions are wrong or the message is not interpreted right…
Summer and her awesome family are here for another exciting supernatural adventure and it’s going to be amazing.
This is the second book in the series. I’ve been looking forward to this one after getting a little taste of Summer and Hopper in the first book. Once I started reading this one it was hard to put down. I love the whole premise of the book. The sisters trying to figure out how to help their mom and then add in the mystery about a elderly woman’s death. This one keeps you on the edge of your seat. I loved the box of kittens. It shows a sweet side of Hopper. I’m going to be eagerly awaiting the next book in the series.
The Sister Witches Of Raven Falls are embroiled in another cozy mystery. This time Summer Whitethorn, a fire witch, takes the lead when an Victorian necklace triggers her vision. There is dark magic and danger surrounding it. I was glad that the sisters are caring and protective. I wanted them to defeat the evil that is stalking them and for Summer to achieve her heart’s desire with Hopper. He is an amazing hero. He loves Summer and supports her even as he he learns of her heritage. I enjoyed Of Curses and Charms. The story moves swiftly and is filled with unexpected surprises. I was happy to be here for this Sister Witches adventure. I’m hooked and I definitely don’t want to miss the next confrontation with the Beast. Nyx Halliwell has written interesting characters that I want to know more about. I’m looking forward to my next visit with the Whitethornes.
I received a copy of this book which I voluntarily read and reviewed. My comments are my honest opinion.
Another great read for this cozy mystery series
Summer, a magickal witch, and Hopper, antique store owner with a secret of his own, are determined to help each other with their individual pursuits. As the story progresses Nyx Halliwell’s Of Curses and Charms is another great read for this cozy mystery series, Sister Witches of Raven Falls. I love how she keeps delving deeper into the history of the small town while exploring the magickal world she has created. I am eagerly awaiting Autumn and Winter’s books.
I received a free copy of the book from the author. I had the opportunity to review or not.
Of Curses and Charms by Nyx Halliwell is book two in this witch cozy mystery series and even better than the first book.
This is Summer’s story as she struggles with her fear of being ridiculed by Hopper, a man that she has slowly been falling in love with, if she tells him about her witchy gifts. She is also pursuing black magick in their small community. Spring, Autumn, Winter, Summer and their Dad must come together to solve this mystery. A quickly paced story laced with strong relationships, love and magick that was an engaging and fun afternoon read. Oh, and I loved how Godfrey saved the day for the kittens. He may often be snooty and filled with self-importance but what cat isn’t?
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book. All of the above opinions are my own.