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Ever since Esme discovered Nancy Drew, she's wanted to solve mysteries. As a mystery author, she's finally found a way to make that dream come true. A former military spouse, Esme lives in Raleigh, NC with her family.

When she's
not writing, you can find her visiting B&Bs, breweries, wineries, and historical sites.

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Average rating: 3.77 · 5,913 ratings · 1,190 reviews · 4 distinct works • Similar authors

	A Spell for Trouble (Enchanted Bay Mystery, #1) 3.83 avg rating — 3,225 ratings — published 2020 — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	An Intrigue of Witches (Secret Society Mystery, #1) 3.58 avg rating — 1,302 ratings — published 2024 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Hex for Danger (Enchanted Bay Mystery, #2) 3.81 avg rating — 1,070 ratings — published 2021 — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Brew for Chaos (An Enchanted Bay Mystery, 3) 3.89 avg rating — 353 ratings — published 2025 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Dyngus Day & Dragon Mythology In A Hex For Danger

by Esme Addison When I visited Wavel Castle in Krakow, I was really taken with the dragon mythology associated with the area and castle. I knew when I heard about the Wavel Dragon that I would one day write about it. I didn’t think I’d add it to my Enchanted Bay Mystery series because mermaids […]

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