Since arriving in the tiny Cotswolds village of Tillyhenge, Caitlyn is discovering that there are lots of perks to being a witch (although sadly, magic still can’t make your thighs thinner or stop you acting like an idiot every time you meet handsome “lord of the manor”, James Fitzroy).But when the nasty housekeeper at Huntingdon Manor is murdered and Caitlyn becomes the main suspect, she finds … she finds herself surrounded by suspicious villagers. With the help of her sassy American cousin, a mischievous black kitten and a slobbering English mastiff – not to mention the old village witch and her shop of enchanted chocolates – Caitlyn sets out to clear her name.
She soon realises that this is no simple murder. Her sleuthing leads her to an ancient ring with mythical powers – a ring worth killing for. But with a few clever spells and some chocolate magic, Caitlyn just might solve the mystery – and find her real family too!
”… the perfect blend of magic and mayhem. This series has me completely bewitched!”
Clean read: no graphic violence, sex, or strong language.
This book follows British English spelling and usage.
The BEWITCHED BY CHOCOLATE series:
- Dark, Witch & Creamy (Book 1)
- Witch Chocolate Fudge (Book 2)
- Witch Summer Night’s Cream (Book 3)
- Blood, Sweets and Tears (Book 4)
- Bonbons and Broomsticks (Book 5)
- Double, Double, Toil and Truffle (Book 6)
- Salted Cararmel Sorcery (Book 7)
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This is book 2 in the series and I didn’t read book 1 so I feel I missed some of the story line. But it has an old witch, a vampire bat that only eats fruit, a couple of hot guys, a cat that was rescued from drowning and one of the hot guys is rich. Most of the books is about the Garden Party at the Mansion for all the help and the village. There are a couple of mysteries to solve and you don’t know until the end who dun it.
This series is best put on the Teen/Tween Reading list. There’s a quirky vampire uncle and a host of ‘good’ witches, a predictable love interest , a glamorous sidekick cousin and magical chocolate making. Not much depth but the series was nice easy no stress reading while i was recovering from a double knee replacement.
After finding out that she is a witch, Caitlyn decides to stay for a while in Tillyhenge to learn more from the Widow Mags. While visiting her cousin, who happens to be a guest at Lord Fitzroy’s home, she encounters the nasty housekeeper at Huntingdon Manor who is later found dead. Since Caitlyn was the last to see her alive and was spotted running from the manor, she becomes the main suspect.
The story is filled with the perfect mix of mystery, humor, and a touch of magic. Caitlyn is a very likable character who is all heart. She is genuine, sincere, kind, and charitable with her time and helpfulness. She finds herself caught in situations sometimes due to guilt by association, but doesn’t back down when facing a bully.
When it comes to solving a crime, she has the assistance from her American cousin Pomona (Pomie), an adorable black cat, and a little bit of magic from helpful resources. Most of the humor in the book involves her uncle the vampire who has the habit of losing his fangs. It is a light and whimsical cozy mystery that will be enjoyed by all readers.
“Witch Chocolate Fudge” earns 5/5 Magical Chocolate Butterflies!
I am so ‘bewitched’ by this new series, and “Witch Chocolate Fudge” is just as deliciously exciting as the first book…I am craving for more! Readers will easily identify with Caitlyn as she sees herself a bit flawed with curly red hair and curvy hips, but will delight in her strength and the discovery of her voice speaking out against the gossip and cruelty. The ‘cozy’ murder mystery is clever and a few possible scenarios are provided to ponder and work out, but threading through this is the engaging mystery of Caitlyn’s parentage and the culture of witchcraft. The paranormal theme is realistic, not a lot of hocus pocus, just some incantations to enhance the delicious confections and to get out of a few predicaments. But there seems to be some hidden secrets that could lead to more magic, more ritual, more witchcraft. I am so eager to get answers to questions that have brought her to Tillyhenge, but those answers could put her in danger. Who is her mother? Why will no one give her a straight answer? What is the connection to the Fitzroy family heirloom? Who is Thane Blackmort? There are some interesting clues that may lead to some interesting revelations. I can’t wait…
2/8/19 Audio Version
“Witch Chocolate Fudge” earns 5/5 Magical Chocolate Butterflies…Brilliant!
Released 10/24/18; Posted 2/8/19
It’s H.Y. Hanna’s story that has “bewitched” me. To start Caitlyn overhears the curmudgeon housekeeper accuse one of the maids of stealing a Fitzroy family heirloom. But when the housekeeper is found murdered, investigators still suspect Caitlyn. She was near the crime scene, and when her alibi flakes, it’s easier to focus on her opportunity and means. Not again! The ‘cozy’ murder mystery is clever with interesting suspects, plausible motives, secrets, mythology behind the heirloom, and more than murder at the Huntingdon Estate. But threading through this is the continuing mystery of Caitlyn’s parentage and the culture of witchcraft. The paranormal theme is realistic, not hocus pocus, just some incantations to enhance the delicious confections and to get out of a few predicaments. Her relationship with Widow Mags is improving, and Caitlyn is beginning to show some aptitude for witchcraft, and of course, creating delicious chocolate delights. But there seems to be some hidden secrets that could lead to more magic, more ritual, more witchcraft. Her snooping uncovers more about her elusive family, a photo album, an old picture, and more questions. And her newly discovered inner strength comes in handy when gossip turns to anger.
It is always delightful to revisit the magic H.Y. Hanna brings to this series by listening to the audio version once again expertly narrated by Pearl Hewitt. Her voice artistry has always greatly enriched my experience with a her marvelous British dialects bringing to life each of residents and visitors of Tillyhenge. The story is a third-person narrative, so her natural British style dialect was pleasant and enjoyable. With the dialogue I enjoyed Caitlyn’s voice that showed a reticence or self-conscience manner, and with minute changes to her tone, she illustrated well a mature age for Widow Mags and the housekeeper, the education or status of Lord Fitzroy, and millennial youth like Pomona, and an Irish brogue for the gardener. Its been an education to hear so many different ways to speak “British.” I really enjoyed her East European dialect for multi-centuries-old Viktor, the sometime vegetarian vampire. The “male voice challenge”? Pearl did a very good job of that gender issue. I love Pearl’s voice and narration skill that I wish she could read to me 24/7!