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Nine Lives Magic #1-3
Nine Lives Magic Mysteries Box Set: Books 1-3
Have you ever wished your cat could talk to you? If so, allow my story to be your cautionary tale.My life was going just fine by most standards. I ran a successful business in a tight-knit magical community, and lived just blocks from a beautiful lake and series of hiking trails.
Then Selene showed up.
According to some magical code I inherit my aunt’s ancient familiar; a grumpy ten-pound cat with a broken filter. She fancies herself something of a saber-toothed tiger, and claims to have wrestled the thread of her ninth life from the hands of the Fates themselves—although, I’m pretty sure that last part isn’t true.
Almost positive.
I’m still looking into the magical fine print, but in the meantime I’m stuck as the guardian of a snarky immortal cat with the personality of Sophia from The Golden Girls. Oh, and by another cruel twist of fate, my ex-husband just moved back into town. Just when I thought I couldn’t take any more, a murder rocks my small community and I wind up entangled in the investigation thanks to a handsome stranger.
If only life came equipped with a rewind button.
**This boxed set edition includes the first three books in the Nine Lives Magic Mysteries series. Chase down the mystery of Aunt Lavender's disappearance and explore this colorful world filled with magic, mystery, adventure, and a spark or two of romance.
Then Selene showed up.
According to some magical code I inherit my aunt’s ancient familiar; a grumpy ten-pound cat with a broken filter. She fancies herself something of a saber-toothed tiger, and claims to have wrestled the thread of her ninth life from the hands of the Fates themselves—although, I’m pretty sure that last part isn’t true.
Almost positive.
I’m still looking into the magical fine print, but in the meantime I’m stuck as the guardian of a snarky immortal cat with the personality of Sophia from The Golden Girls. Oh, and by another cruel twist of fate, my ex-husband just moved back into town. Just when I thought I couldn’t take any more, a murder rocks my small community and I wind up entangled in the investigation thanks to a handsome stranger.
If only life came equipped with a rewind button.
**This boxed set edition includes the first three books in the Nine Lives Magic Mysteries series. Chase down the mystery of Aunt Lavender's disappearance and explore this colorful world filled with magic, mystery, adventure, and a spark or two of romance.
599 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 6, 2023
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March 8, 2025
I absolutely love this series by Danielle Garrett, and revisiting this box set of the first three books through audiobook has been a true delight. Selene, in particular, stands out as one of my favorite characters in literature, thanks to her hilarious and quirky personality. If you enjoy cozy mysteries that envelop you in a warm blend of intrigue and whimsy, I highly recommend diving into this series or any other work by Danielle Garrett. Each story offers a delightful adventure just waiting to be discovered.
May 11, 2024
Hate the cat, could just be the narrators annoying voice, but I really wish that cat dead and gone. DNF.
December 26, 2024
Fun and light read.
July 10, 2026
Nice series with a know-it-all cat
Witchy Whiskers, Nine Lives Magic Series, Book 1
A hilarious start to a new series and I hope it
Have you ever wanted your cat to talk? Have you ever had a sassy know it all teenager in your life? Well, meet Selene because you get both in one body. We get to see Cora and Selene begin to work together or close to it while trying to find someone named My aunt Lavender. It's a hilarious start to a new series and I hope it stays good all the way through.
I read the Beachwood harbor series and enjoyed it. Here is another tale and I like how it starts. The first book takes us through meeting the characters. Unlike in the Beachwood Harbor series I like the main character's love interest. I love the interplay with the new throughout the box set.
Hexed Hiss-tory, A Nine Lives Magic Mystery, Book 2
Aunt lavender and a dead archivist
Are you willing to go to get a book? How far are you willing to go to cover up a book? To answer these questions follow a sassy cat and her unwilling or reluctant sidekick. As usual, watch out for the candlestick in the study and Selene.
Cursed Claws, Nine Lives Magic Series, Book 3
A good story
In this book we saw where the main character goes through the dark night of the soul and must answer the call to continue. The door is wide open for the series to continue and it’s interesting enough I may continue it. The nice part of the books this author writes is that kids can listen to them and enjoy them. There is no sex and it is good fun.
Witchy Whiskers, Nine Lives Magic Series, Book 1
A hilarious start to a new series and I hope it
Have you ever wanted your cat to talk? Have you ever had a sassy know it all teenager in your life? Well, meet Selene because you get both in one body. We get to see Cora and Selene begin to work together or close to it while trying to find someone named My aunt Lavender. It's a hilarious start to a new series and I hope it stays good all the way through.
I read the Beachwood harbor series and enjoyed it. Here is another tale and I like how it starts. The first book takes us through meeting the characters. Unlike in the Beachwood Harbor series I like the main character's love interest. I love the interplay with the new throughout the box set.
Hexed Hiss-tory, A Nine Lives Magic Mystery, Book 2
Aunt lavender and a dead archivist
Are you willing to go to get a book? How far are you willing to go to cover up a book? To answer these questions follow a sassy cat and her unwilling or reluctant sidekick. As usual, watch out for the candlestick in the study and Selene.
Cursed Claws, Nine Lives Magic Series, Book 3
A good story
In this book we saw where the main character goes through the dark night of the soul and must answer the call to continue. The door is wide open for the series to continue and it’s interesting enough I may continue it. The nice part of the books this author writes is that kids can listen to them and enjoy them. There is no sex and it is good fun.
May 16, 2024
nine lives magic, books one -three
There was humor, sadness, mystery, and the same smart mouthed cat in each book.
Selene, the magical/familiar cat, could have used a filter to keep her from embarrassing her witch at times. The cat was at times humorous and other times - exasperating! But the books were written with Selene as one of the two major characters, so her personality had to stand out.
Cora, Selene’s witch, owned and operated a candle shop where she also created custom ordered candles. Cora was an interesting character who liked people and did not want to hurt or upset them.
Aunt Lavender went missing in book one and was still missing at end of book three.
Each book had a death to be solved, and Cora and Selene to the rescue!
I enjoyed the Beechwood series with Scarlet, the ghost “whisperer,” and Holly, the witch, by Ms. Garrett. Those two series were a better read for this recently new paranormal reader. After reading both of those series’, I hoped to enjoy this one as much - but so far….😔. Great to read to help go to sleep.
There was humor, sadness, mystery, and the same smart mouthed cat in each book.
Selene, the magical/familiar cat, could have used a filter to keep her from embarrassing her witch at times. The cat was at times humorous and other times - exasperating! But the books were written with Selene as one of the two major characters, so her personality had to stand out.
Cora, Selene’s witch, owned and operated a candle shop where she also created custom ordered candles. Cora was an interesting character who liked people and did not want to hurt or upset them.
Aunt Lavender went missing in book one and was still missing at end of book three.
Each book had a death to be solved, and Cora and Selene to the rescue!
I enjoyed the Beechwood series with Scarlet, the ghost “whisperer,” and Holly, the witch, by Ms. Garrett. Those two series were a better read for this recently new paranormal reader. After reading both of those series’, I hoped to enjoy this one as much - but so far….😔. Great to read to help go to sleep.
May 6, 2023
This is a conglomerate of the first three books in this series. They are quite good.
Looking for her aunt can be quite a bit too much. There are murders along the way.
My life was going just fine by most standards. I ran a successful business in a tight-knit magical community, and lived just blocks from a beautiful lake and series of hiking trails. Then Selene showed up. According to some magical code I inherit my aunt’s ancient familiar; a grumpy ten-pound cat with a broken filter. She fancies herself something of a saber-toothed tiger, and claims to have wrestled the thread of her ninth life from the hands of the Fates themselves—although, I’m pretty sure that last part isn’t true.
I borrowed this book from Kindle Unlimited. This in no way affects my opinion of this book.
Looking for her aunt can be quite a bit too much. There are murders along the way.
My life was going just fine by most standards. I ran a successful business in a tight-knit magical community, and lived just blocks from a beautiful lake and series of hiking trails. Then Selene showed up. According to some magical code I inherit my aunt’s ancient familiar; a grumpy ten-pound cat with a broken filter. She fancies herself something of a saber-toothed tiger, and claims to have wrestled the thread of her ninth life from the hands of the Fates themselves—although, I’m pretty sure that last part isn’t true.
I borrowed this book from Kindle Unlimited. This in no way affects my opinion of this book.
May 16, 2025
Saline is by far my most favorite character in the book! The sassy cat keeps you guessing what she will say and do next. Will Korra ever find her missing crazy aunt? What will happen if she does find her aunt with regards to Saline? (Will she go back to her aunt or will she stay with Korra?)
I am loving the candles that are described in these books. This series would be such a good one to send for a box suite type deal. (Candles, tea, coffee, stuffed gray cat, recipes from Korra's mom's recipe book...etc) Go grab the next books, I know I am.
I am loving the candles that are described in these books. This series would be such a good one to send for a box suite type deal. (Candles, tea, coffee, stuffed gray cat, recipes from Korra's mom's recipe book...etc) Go grab the next books, I know I am.
April 7, 2023
Cora owns a magical candle shop in a magical town. She’s inherited her aunt’s magic cat although the cat is awful snarky. Cora’s aunt is missing and she’s trying to find her. She’s also trying to convince her ex that he’s still her ex. And there’s a new handsome hunk in town that might be interesting, except he might be a murderer. As you can see life in Winterspell is never dull. I flew through reading these books and went straight to number 4.
April 11, 2023
Great taking cat with sass!
Cora runs a magical candle shop in Winterspell. She has inherited her Aunt Lavender's talking sassy cat Selene. Her ex is back in town trying to get back together. She meets a man she is interested in, who is accused of murder. Oh and Aunt Lavender seems to be missing. A lot going on. It's A fun clean read. Each book has a new mystery to solve along with looking for her Aunt.
Cora runs a magical candle shop in Winterspell. She has inherited her Aunt Lavender's talking sassy cat Selene. Her ex is back in town trying to get back together. She meets a man she is interested in, who is accused of murder. Oh and Aunt Lavender seems to be missing. A lot going on. It's A fun clean read. Each book has a new mystery to solve along with looking for her Aunt.
March 26, 2024
supernatural Cosy mystery
Cute story but naive heroine, a lot could be resolved with asking a few questions and talking to a few people. Her brother seems to be left out of the loop. Mom doesn’t seem as troubled by her sister’s issues. Characters seem to take no action for days on resolving things and no consulting with a town full of magic users.
Cute story but naive heroine, a lot could be resolved with asking a few questions and talking to a few people. Her brother seems to be left out of the loop. Mom doesn’t seem as troubled by her sister’s issues. Characters seem to take no action for days on resolving things and no consulting with a town full of magic users.
April 18, 2024
great mystery, irritating cat!
I think Cora should put a silence spell on Selene or at least a ‘speak only when spoken to’ spell. Very cute and sweet characters that always seem dragged into the middle of murder or mayhem. The darned police are useless and antagonizing. Glad Clint is there to be a friend to Cora. Might have to keep reading this series!
I think Cora should put a silence spell on Selene or at least a ‘speak only when spoken to’ spell. Very cute and sweet characters that always seem dragged into the middle of murder or mayhem. The darned police are useless and antagonizing. Glad Clint is there to be a friend to Cora. Might have to keep reading this series!
May 28, 2023
Never ending
Good book to read when a person want to relax
I really enjoyed this author
Best to read when you feel like sitting around and doing
not one blasted thing
Good text
Good plot
Good story
Thank you
Rose
Good book to read when a person want to relax
I really enjoyed this author
Best to read when you feel like sitting around and doing
not one blasted thing
Good text
Good plot
Good story
Thank you
Rose
July 8, 2023
Set of three
Just completed the first three books and the cat Selene is a hand full. She looking for her witches that has been kidnapped and she moved in with Cora. She gives Cora a hard time especially about her boyfriend Clint. Recommend it to everyone
Just completed the first three books and the cat Selene is a hand full. She looking for her witches that has been kidnapped and she moved in with Cora. She gives Cora a hard time especially about her boyfriend Clint. Recommend it to everyone
August 15, 2023
amazing read
you need to read this series... it has it all.. mystery.. intrigue... smiles.. you'll find yourself not wanting to put the book down until the last word.. and then you'll want the next story!
you need to read this series... it has it all.. mystery.. intrigue... smiles.. you'll find yourself not wanting to put the book down until the last word.. and then you'll want the next story!
November 22, 2023
Nine Lives Magic Mysteries
Interesting, hilarious and cute mysteries. The characters are well developed and enjoyable. Be sure to read the book series. Hopefully you find it entertaining
Interesting, hilarious and cute mysteries. The characters are well developed and enjoyable. Be sure to read the book series. Hopefully you find it entertaining
January 5, 2024
Which witch's familiar
A cat familiar who has lost her witch has decided that her witch's niece will have to do. Apparently, a familiar without a witch begins to fade away. Can the cat and her niece locate and save Lavender?
A cat familiar who has lost her witch has decided that her witch's niece will have to do. Apparently, a familiar without a witch begins to fade away. Can the cat and her niece locate and save Lavender?
April 10, 2025
Such a good series! Leaves you wanting more..
I loved these three books! The story has everything…mystery, humor, & romance. Selene, the FMC’s familiar, is so obnoxious & hilarious! I cannot wait to read more of this series!
I loved these three books! The story has everything…mystery, humor, & romance. Selene, the FMC’s familiar, is so obnoxious & hilarious! I cannot wait to read more of this series!
April 27, 2023
loved all three books and the characters especially the snarky cat , looking forward to reading more, need to find out what hapenes
May 12, 2023
Fun Reading
I enjoy these books, and Selene is a verbal version of my own cat! I can see her every time I look at my girl!
I enjoy these books, and Selene is a verbal version of my own cat! I can see her every time I look at my girl!
August 3, 2023
I actually only read the first of the three books in this and it just didn't suck me in enough to keep going.
November 21, 2023
Cute Mystery box set
This is a cute series to read. I enjoyed the books and would recommend them to others. Loved the Sassy cat in the story.
This is a cute series to read. I enjoyed the books and would recommend them to others. Loved the Sassy cat in the story.
December 7, 2023
Cute. Too many inconsistencies. DNF series.
December 8, 2023
Cat lover all the way. Full of laughs.
December 12, 2023
Individual murders while looking for her aunt
Interesting mysteries Cora finds herself in. Smart mouth cat at her side as they find clues to what happened to her aunt Lavender.
Interesting mysteries Cora finds herself in. Smart mouth cat at her side as they find clues to what happened to her aunt Lavender.
August 2, 2024
Nothing spectacular, but fun. Interesting manipulations of circumstances. Interesting start of an ongoing story
October 28, 2024
interesting romp through a magick town
A fun mystery duo, a snarky cat & her witch. There’s a long-running thread of a disappearance as well as the individual stories of each novel.
A fun mystery duo, a snarky cat & her witch. There’s a long-running thread of a disappearance as well as the individual stories of each novel.
December 28, 2024
Better than I thought...
Selene, the cat - Cora, the candle marker, Clint, the new love share adventures and solve unique mysteries, all while looking for Aunt Lavender!
Selene, the cat - Cora, the candle marker, Clint, the new love share adventures and solve unique mysteries, all while looking for Aunt Lavender!
April 10, 2026
Fun cozy mystery with a sassy talking cat
June 24, 2026
Nine lives
I love the main character and her side kick. I can not wait to pick up where this story leaves off.
I love the main character and her side kick. I can not wait to pick up where this story leaves off.
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