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Esme Addison

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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.

Esme is a member of Crime Writers Of Color, Sisters in Crime and International Thriller Writers. ...more

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Average rating: 3.77 · 6,096 ratings · 1,202 reviews · 4 distinct works • Similar authors

	A Spell for Trouble (Enchanted Bay Mystery, #1) 3.83 avg rating — 3,329 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) 3.57 avg rating — 1,343 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) 3.80 avg rating — 1,089 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 — 372 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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Series by Esme Addison

Enchanted Bay Mystery (3 books)
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Esme Addison (Goodreads Author)

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Secret Society Mystery (1 book)
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Esme Addison made a comment on Sirah’s review of The Cinnamon Spellbook Bakery " As I shared in our Cozyville bookclub on Fable, not cozy. Not set in fall. Spicy. The view on disabled people was a poor choice for a plot point and r ...more "
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Esme Addison liked Sirah's review of The Cinnamon Spellbook Bakery: "I can't even synopsis this book. It started with one of the most enchanting, entertaining, and magical first chapters I've read in a long time. Truly, I was laughing out loud and eager to keep reading. But then it dumped two of my least favorite trop" Read more of this review »
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Esme Addison made a comment on Tasha Corbett’s review of The Cinnamon Spellbook Bakery " My Cozyville Book Club on Fable read this as our first cozy fall selection. I was really shocked to discover it was not set in fall, was not cozy and ...more "
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Esme Addison liked Tasha Corbett's review of The Cinnamon Spellbook Bakery: "DNF @ 30% - romance with suspected magic I picked this one up expecting a cosy autumn / fall read given the title and cover. The story starts in January and by 30% we are in May so it may get to later in the year, but I think the cover is misleading. " Read more of this review »
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A Spell for Trouble by Esme Addison

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The Body in the Bookmobile by Connie B. Dowell

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