Do you trust that everything is working out for your good? In an attempt to cheer up a friend, amateur witch Penny Banks agrees to open up the magical portal that leads into Hillcrest. A tennis tournament will be the perfect thing to add a little bit of cheer and excitement to town during the dreary winter months! But could it also mean trouble? When eight Spirit Realm athletes traipse in to … athletes traipse in to town, they bring a whole lotta problems with them. It’s up to Penny and her knitting circle to sort things out.
Can a ghost die? And what happens when a being dies anyways? The ladies gets busy learning the Trust Spell, hoping that it will help them track down some answers!
more
Teach me how to TRUST
Opening up the portal as a peace offering to the Spirit Realm seemed kinda dangerous to me. Asking for trouble. And yes, Penny gets herself and her coven in trouble again! A tennis tournament is to be held, with Spirits competing on Earth, as gravity is better on Earth than in the Spirit Realm. But before the tournament can even start, a Spirit gets murdered. Yes, murdered! I thought a Spirit’d be like a ghost, but Spirits from the Spirit Realm aren’t humans who died. Spirits look like ghosts, but they’re not. They’re just from a different Realm. And in a way, that’s disappointing for Annie, because she really wanted to summon her late husband.
The Trust Spell is like a puzzle. It’s not immediately clear. But maybe it can help them solve the murder, so they have got to figure out how to master it.
I loooved it! Light-hearted, fun; Penny doesn’t take herself so seriously. She’s funny, smart, and warm-hearted. She’s also socially awkward, naïve and under-confident. But she’s growing. As a person, and as a witch. And it’s so lovely to see! The personal growth Penny shows during this series is very realistic. Slowly but steady. I really enjoyed reading about Penny’s transformation. It’s such fun to be a part of Penny’s journey of change. She has learned so much! Still, there lots left to learn.
Penny gets herself into hilarious situations once again. It’s impossible not to smile while reading this book. If you need a boost, a pick-me-up, then this is the book to read! It’s filled with funny silliness.
5 stars for sure.
I read the Arc for this book and it was a page turner. Loved it. Characters are great. Would love the book in paperback or hardcover. Would give it more than 5 stars if I could.
Learning to trust is a hard one. I love the Hillcrest Mysteries b/c they help the reader focus on important stages in life that, really, all of us need to master. This story was another great one by one of my all-time favourite authors. A nice cozy mystery to get tucked into and just slip away for awhile, learning a life lesson as you go.
This was a bit more serious but still a whole bunch of fun to read! T love how the coven is feeling more confidence and the interest in the other realms! I really love Turkey and his old man personality! This series is an absolute delight!
I throughly enjoy this series and it’s great to see that Penny is changing with each new episode as she uses her sleuthing skills and spells to solve murders that have taken place in her cozy little town. She is gaining confidence through that little book-ASBW, The Art and Science of Being a Witch. Each of the women see changes in their lives as they follow the advice contained therein.
I urge you to start with the prequel The Love Spell and then continue forward. This series just may change your life!!
The Case Of The Trust Spell is book 4 of the Hillcrest Witch Cozy Mystery series. Penny Banks, a learning witch and PI, and her knitting circle/witches in training group are again needing to solve a murder in two days involving 8 members plus the referee from the Spirit Realm who have come for a tennis tournament. Besides her knitting circle/fellow witches, she has the help of Turkey, her familiar, and Max, her boyfriend. This time around they are trying to learn the trust spell. This is a thoroughly enjoyable tale and an excellent addition to the series. It has it all: character growth, humor, romance, trust, etc. I highly recommend this book, but to really appreciate the progress Penny and her fellow characters have made, you should read the preceding three books. I received a copy and this is my voluntary and honest review.
” The Case of the Trust Spell- A Hillcrest Witch Mystery “ by Amorette Anderson is a tale of delightful magical mayhem ….in which Turkey…Penny’s ever faithful familiar …wonders aloud…”WHAT is Penny thinking?!? Opening …again…the Spirit Portal ?!? Hosting Hillcrest’s first spectral tennis tournament ….at night?!?! Cleaning up the house for guests?!? …And to top it all off….conjuring up a Trust Spell?!? …..WAIT…Penny and her coven can handle this …with my sage advise and Max’s assistance…I have FULL confidence in her abilities …Merciful Heavens…THAT Trust Spell IS working!!!!! “ Read this marvelous story to discover what else Turkey is pondering….And what else Penny is engaged in doing ….MUCH enjoyed …Well Written…and Highly Recommended.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
Turkey gets paid more than Penny. Penny learns to trust.
This was an enjoyable read. It was another interesting story in the Earth Coven witch series. Turkey gets an online job consulting. He is very good at it and making a lot of money. Penny is gaining in confidence as a PI and as a person. The Knitting circle is becoming a coven. Together their knowledge is growing. They are developing greater skills at witchcraft. Together they cancel the others weakness’s and therefore build a stronger team.
I received an ARC of this book, and this is my honest and voluntary review.
When the Terra Coven opens the portal in Hillcrest, Annie reaches a man from the Spirit Realm while trying to perform a seance to speak with her deceased husband Walter. The spirit, Fred, approaches the Coven wanting to host a tennis tournament on Earth. They had had a tournament 20 years prior. The spirits like to play their tournaments on earth because the tennis balls move a lot faster on Earth. There are eight players and one judge coming to the first ever Walterdon, named after Annie’s deceased husband. The players, Fred and Marve; Boris and Boleslava; Camilla and Pat; and Beth and Henry along with the judge, Janice, arrive and are given their staying arrangements for the weekend of the tournament. Everyone goes to Cora’s for a welcome dinner. Shortly thereafter, Janice Henderson is discovered dead in the bathtub. Penny Banks sets out to solve the crime with the help of the Coven, her familiar, Turkey and her vampire boyfriend, Max Shire. The witch sisters are learning the steps to become witches and are on the Trust Spell. They are having difficulty learning this spell which they believe will help solve the crime. The story has mystery, romance and a little humor. Who else would have a familiar that was making more money by online consulting than their companion? Turkey reminds Penny how horrible she is with her finances.
This is a great book to read if you enjoy paranormal cozies. I received an ARC of this book. This is my honest opinion for this review.
PI Penny and her coven solve a murder mystery when spirits from another realm gather here for a tennis tournament. I received an ARC copy in exchange for a voluntary review. I’m looking forward to the next book!
Penny’s good friend is still mourning the death of her late husband and needs a bit of cheering up. When the opportunity arises to open the magical portal to allow eight tennis players from the Spirit Realm to compete in a match (they dub as Walterton), Penny finds herself having a hard time saying no. Just before the first match can be played, the judge is murdered (can a spirit be killed?) and they have less than 48 hours to solve the case.
The theme of the book is trust (hence the case of the trust spell) and each lady of the coven must learn the spell in hopes of resolving the latest mystery. As usual, you will be delighted by the cast of quirky characters, fall deeper in love with familiar Turkey, and have the opportunity to watch the coven grow into the witches they are striving to become.
Penny and her knitting circle are on to the next chapter in their book, this time trying to learn the Truth Spell. As before, the spell fits right in with the murder they must solve, this time without involving the police since the dead woman is from the Spirit Realm, as are her companions, here to play a tennis tournament because the gravity on Earth makes the game more challenging. Penny only has the weekend to solve the crime before they all leave.
This is another cute story in the Hillcrest Witch series. I enjoy these books because they’re clean and fun to read. Penny and her friends are easy to relate to, except maybe Max who can run 60 miles with seemingly no effort!
I received an ARC for this book in exchange for an honest review.
The Terra Coven is busy learning the new Trust spell in this latest book. Penny and Turkey are back with Annie, Cora, and Marley for more magic and an out of this world mystery. Annie conducted a seance to contact her departed husband, Walter, for advice regarding her love life. Instead she contacted a spirit named Fred, who loves the sport of tennis in the Spirit Realm. Annie and Fred set up the first ever Walterdon, a tennis match for the Spirit Realm players on the planet earth in honor of her husband, Walter.
Before Penny and her coven has a chance to organize the nightly tennis tournament , there is a murder of the Spirit Realm tennis judge, Janice at Cora’s house. Is this murder tied in with a twenty year old unsolved murder that happened during the first tennis matches? There is plenty of suspects and a very short time frame to find who killed Janice before the players return back to the spirit realm.
The author does an outstanding job of writing these books as a standalone story so readers can enjoy the books out of order. Readers will enjoy the updates of their beloved characters, such as Max and Penny are the early stages of a promising romantic relationship along with Cora and Silas relationship developments. I love the fact that I am catching up on the lives of old friends that is a huge plus in my book.
Cora has a familiar named Blueberry Muffin and Marley and Annie do not have any familiars at this time. This reader did not get lost into the story by missing a previous storyline in this series. It is very nice touch to find out how the characters are doing in their lives while solving a mystery. This coven have a very close friendship and truly like each other as well as providing support in good and tough times.
The only drawback in this story is that Penny has not develop enough in the maturity department. She remain in the same state of immaturity of self-doubt in this story. I had hoped that she would have grown a little more confident in her PI and magical skills by now. Marley, Annie, and Cora have matured in their abilities but Penny needs to catch up with them. Turkey is the mature parent to Penny’s childish impulses and doubts, I would like to see Penny to grow into her new life as a confident young woman with abilities. She is a very likable character that needs to grow and mature as a witch detective in future mysteries.
This book is a great fun fantasy read full of sparkle and magic. I do look forward to more mysteries with Penny, Turkey, and the Hillcrest gang in future books. I was given an ARC for a honest review.
Another great story that gives you a new way to look at life and abilities any of us could have in the way we think. There are wonderful old and new characters and shows their growing in their abilities and ways to help others. Penny and her coven a finding ways to interact with the other realms and see things that they miss. I can’t wait for the next book. I love turkey’s ability to use the computer and now he’s making money at ir.
Read this book and learn how. We can all learn to do a Trust spell. Most of us do it daily and how aware of it are we? .
The spells that they are learning seem to be appropriate for what they need to get done at that time. Kind of like Life.
Who knew Turkey was so smart. Can he teach his human pet how to believe in herself and know that wearing glasses does not make you smarter, lol. You go Turkey. I am routing for you!!!
This is a fast quick enjoyable easy read. I did it in a day.
This is my honest and freely given review. I did receive an ARC book.
This series just gets better with each book. It is interesting how each spell the Coven has to let go of what they think they know and embrace so much more. Max is a little too safety/exercise for my taste but then again he’s been alive for over 500 years so maybe he’s doing something right. Penny is getting better at solving each mystery while learning each spell and also growing up all at the same time.
*I received a free copy of this book via the author and am voluntarily leaving a review.*
Penny continues to mature and grow in this light hearted, witty, clever, and intriguing mystery. Her relationship with Max is a wonderfully healthy one, and her friendships with her coven grow even deeper roots. We get to meet a wonderful new race of beings from the Spirit Realm, and Penny even demonstrates a magic spell that we could all use in our day to day.
This was my favorite book of the series yet. Penny is showing more and more growth as a witch, and the whole coven is really coming together on learning the spells and doing “witchy” activities. They run into an opportunity to allow a group of spirits from the Spirit Realm to come into the Earth Realm for a tennis match, and the coven finds themselves dealing with a murder before the games even begin. There are lots of laughs, some sad moments, and of course a mystery. Very enjoyable book.
I received an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.
These are such wonderful characters with laughter and snickers twisted all together. You wonder how she ever figures things out and yet she does in this quirky story that revolve around spirits. Not ghost but spirits from another realm. With the tennis tournament going on and a murder to solve, you’ll love this story! This is a story to fill you with cheer, this is a must read!
I have to say that this little book was quite unexpected and so much fun. The author did a 180 from the typical in so many ways. A vampire boyfriend that’s a health fanatic and loves to run. Beings from the spirit realm that aren’t ghosts that can be murdered. That also love to play tennis on earth. A cat familiar that does consulting and investing over the Internet. Penny and her friends with all their quirks. Not to mention all the strange quirks of the spirits that are playing in the tennis tournament in the dead of winter. If you are looking for a short read a murder mystery that’s light and fun then you have to give this book a try. You will leave it with a smile murder and all.
This was an ARC copy in exchange for honest review and I am so glad I had the opportunity to read it as it was time well spent.