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Hallow Haven #8
Third Time's a Charm
Sadie didn’t used to be superstitious, but recent events could persuade any skeptic to believe in the paranormal.
An old cold case bears a striking resemblance to a murder that occurred in Hallow Haven weeks ago, and now it seems that history is repeating itself in more ways than one. The police have a main suspect, but Sadie has her doubts.
After a conversation with her familiar, she uncovers a new branch of her family tree that could change everything. The truth is about to come out, and it could spell trouble. Could she finally find out where her parents have been all this time?
Kate and Effie, her two best friends, are desperate to teach her some more protection spells because this killer seems to murder in threes… no one is safe.
At least she has dinner with her boyfriend’s parents to look forward to, but honestly that might turn out to be the most stressful part of her week.
An old cold case bears a striking resemblance to a murder that occurred in Hallow Haven weeks ago, and now it seems that history is repeating itself in more ways than one. The police have a main suspect, but Sadie has her doubts.
After a conversation with her familiar, she uncovers a new branch of her family tree that could change everything. The truth is about to come out, and it could spell trouble. Could she finally find out where her parents have been all this time?
Kate and Effie, her two best friends, are desperate to teach her some more protection spells because this killer seems to murder in threes… no one is safe.
At least she has dinner with her boyfriend’s parents to look forward to, but honestly that might turn out to be the most stressful part of her week.
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Published June 1, 2023
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Mara Webb
164 books131 followersMara Webb graduated from a child with a vivid imagination and a love of all things magic, to a professional writer. Mara writes cozy mysteries with a paranormal twist, and delights in concocting new and unusual ways to murder characters in her books.
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August 25, 2021
Sadie is Gathering Clues . . .
Sadie’s first traumatic experience was preparing dinner for her werewolf boyfriend Miller’s mom, meeting her for the first time. She was terrified. Actually Miller, the local Sheriff, made the dinner while she made dessert, using her witch skills to keep the cake from melting throughout the warm afternoon. Actually this last cake had been her 4th attempt. She had made the first without eggs, the next without sugar, the 3rd try resulted in a sort of rubber disc (it even bounced when dropped!), and finally success. Why couldn’t they just go to a nice restaurant?
But Anita Miller – yes, Sadie had found out 2 weeks ago she had been calling her boyfriend by his last name because he didn’t like his first name and decided to drop it – Anita was totally not what Sadie expected. She was wonderful, happy, enthusiastic, and fit right in. Sadie loved the spirited woman immediately! As Miller explained, his mom had been involved in community theatre and was very expressive! Her energy was boundless while Miller was serious and stoic.
Anita said she was planning a mini-vacation for them all since Miller hadn’t seen his workaholic travelling father in months, and they would be joining him since he had said the guest house had vacancies. Miller tried to talk Sadie out of it, but she was now intrigued. (Underneath his protests, it was easy to hear how close he was to his “intense” family.) But when Miller told his mom he knew that she was aware there would be vacancies at the guest house because “any normal person that knows about the history of that place avoids it like the plague” – well, that caught Sadie’s attention. What history?
Ryder, a vampire, was helping Sadie look through old newspaper articles. He found an odd one where someone was tied up and shot in 1991, and reference to a similar death from 1961, and a total of 3 bodies had been found in each case. And last month, Sadie has seen another death just like these. One of the killers, Sam Benson, was still alive and in prison for life. Sadie, as resident peacekeeper, would join Brielle, heading there to do physicals for the inmates. Sadie’s ghost cousin Greta also joined them. And Ryder was along as the guardian. There was a list of names of people who wanted to talk to Sadie, one crossed out. Ryder was able to make out the name… ‘Sam Benson’. But a fight had the guards ushering all of them out of the prison.
While Sadie investigates a killer, she learns more information about her own family. Memories of who was buried that day at the funeral seemed to have been tampered with, and no one remembered. A casual comment from her familiar, Fitz, about Fay Parker who trained him, caught Sadie’s attention – that was her biological father’s last name. It sounded familiar to everyone else at the table, but no one could remember. But Fitz knew her and remembered! Discovering a new branch of her family tree may just reveal the information she was looking for to find her parents.
I loved the writing style of the author. The story line just flowed along with humor and dialog that felt so natural that it seemed like the characters were actually there chatting with us! (Or maybe since we have witches and ghosts, they actually were right there with us?) This was well-written and the characters were very comfortable. There were several story lines cleverly intersecting to move us along and keep the reader curious. I really enjoyed this one and definitely recommend it.
Sadie’s first traumatic experience was preparing dinner for her werewolf boyfriend Miller’s mom, meeting her for the first time. She was terrified. Actually Miller, the local Sheriff, made the dinner while she made dessert, using her witch skills to keep the cake from melting throughout the warm afternoon. Actually this last cake had been her 4th attempt. She had made the first without eggs, the next without sugar, the 3rd try resulted in a sort of rubber disc (it even bounced when dropped!), and finally success. Why couldn’t they just go to a nice restaurant?
But Anita Miller – yes, Sadie had found out 2 weeks ago she had been calling her boyfriend by his last name because he didn’t like his first name and decided to drop it – Anita was totally not what Sadie expected. She was wonderful, happy, enthusiastic, and fit right in. Sadie loved the spirited woman immediately! As Miller explained, his mom had been involved in community theatre and was very expressive! Her energy was boundless while Miller was serious and stoic.
Anita said she was planning a mini-vacation for them all since Miller hadn’t seen his workaholic travelling father in months, and they would be joining him since he had said the guest house had vacancies. Miller tried to talk Sadie out of it, but she was now intrigued. (Underneath his protests, it was easy to hear how close he was to his “intense” family.) But when Miller told his mom he knew that she was aware there would be vacancies at the guest house because “any normal person that knows about the history of that place avoids it like the plague” – well, that caught Sadie’s attention. What history?
Ryder, a vampire, was helping Sadie look through old newspaper articles. He found an odd one where someone was tied up and shot in 1991, and reference to a similar death from 1961, and a total of 3 bodies had been found in each case. And last month, Sadie has seen another death just like these. One of the killers, Sam Benson, was still alive and in prison for life. Sadie, as resident peacekeeper, would join Brielle, heading there to do physicals for the inmates. Sadie’s ghost cousin Greta also joined them. And Ryder was along as the guardian. There was a list of names of people who wanted to talk to Sadie, one crossed out. Ryder was able to make out the name… ‘Sam Benson’. But a fight had the guards ushering all of them out of the prison.
While Sadie investigates a killer, she learns more information about her own family. Memories of who was buried that day at the funeral seemed to have been tampered with, and no one remembered. A casual comment from her familiar, Fitz, about Fay Parker who trained him, caught Sadie’s attention – that was her biological father’s last name. It sounded familiar to everyone else at the table, but no one could remember. But Fitz knew her and remembered! Discovering a new branch of her family tree may just reveal the information she was looking for to find her parents.
I loved the writing style of the author. The story line just flowed along with humor and dialog that felt so natural that it seemed like the characters were actually there chatting with us! (Or maybe since we have witches and ghosts, they actually were right there with us?) This was well-written and the characters were very comfortable. There were several story lines cleverly intersecting to move us along and keep the reader curious. I really enjoyed this one and definitely recommend it.
August 28, 2021
Great Action Packed Fun Cozy Mystery!!!
Third Time’s A Charm is the eighth book in the Hallow Haven Witch Mysteries series but it can be read as standalone.
Sadie Alden, the resident peacekeeper on an island of Hallow Haven, is under a lot of pressure preparing dinner and meeting her boyfriend Miller's mom for the first time. After that she goes for a short vacation with Miller and his mom to meet his dad, Sadie learn about the murders that seem to happen every 30 years and the murderer is still on the loose so Sadie need to investigate and find the murderer. While investigating Sadie also find out more information about her family that will help her to find her parents.
This is a fun action packed paranormal cozy mystery, it is fast paced full of mystery and humor. There is so much going on, it's a great page turning paranormal cozy mystery, good story line with lots of twists and turns that keeps you entertained as you try to figure out the mystery and the murderer. I really enjoy this book and I highly recommend it to any cozy mystery fans. I am looking forward to the next book in the series.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Third Time’s A Charm is the eighth book in the Hallow Haven Witch Mysteries series but it can be read as standalone.
Sadie Alden, the resident peacekeeper on an island of Hallow Haven, is under a lot of pressure preparing dinner and meeting her boyfriend Miller's mom for the first time. After that she goes for a short vacation with Miller and his mom to meet his dad, Sadie learn about the murders that seem to happen every 30 years and the murderer is still on the loose so Sadie need to investigate and find the murderer. While investigating Sadie also find out more information about her family that will help her to find her parents.
This is a fun action packed paranormal cozy mystery, it is fast paced full of mystery and humor. There is so much going on, it's a great page turning paranormal cozy mystery, good story line with lots of twists and turns that keeps you entertained as you try to figure out the mystery and the murderer. I really enjoy this book and I highly recommend it to any cozy mystery fans. I am looking forward to the next book in the series.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 26, 2021
Discovering new family, a murderer on the rampage, and dinner with her boyfriend's parents. Looks like proof that trouble comes in threes.
This is book eight of the series, but it works just fine as a standalone.
This is a cozy witch mystery with a very nice tropical setting. Well, I say a nice setting, but there are a lot of murders here, so that does take the shine off of it a bit. The story is well written, easy to read with a heavy dose of mystery and intrigue. The characters are well developed and definitely the star of the show as they bring all the action, mystery and humor to the fore. And they just get better with each new book. The mystery is also a good one with enough twists and turns to keep the reader entertained. Overall, another great entry in the series and I look forward to seeing more.
Highly recommended.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout for review purposes.
This is book eight of the series, but it works just fine as a standalone.
This is a cozy witch mystery with a very nice tropical setting. Well, I say a nice setting, but there are a lot of murders here, so that does take the shine off of it a bit. The story is well written, easy to read with a heavy dose of mystery and intrigue. The characters are well developed and definitely the star of the show as they bring all the action, mystery and humor to the fore. And they just get better with each new book. The mystery is also a good one with enough twists and turns to keep the reader entertained. Overall, another great entry in the series and I look forward to seeing more.
Highly recommended.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout for review purposes.
December 8, 2022
Great series
I truly love the series, and the concept of the storyline. However, it is very hard to continue following a story with the spelling errors, the grammar mistakes are overwhelming to try to get passed. It's not just an easy fix with spell check, because the words are actually spelled correctly they are just used incorrectly, which makes it hard to follow. If something is left out or left behind it isn't missed out or missed behind. Just like know and no have different meanings. It's very similar to to, too, and two, there, they're, and their along with here and hear, and deer and dear. All of these words have been used out of context and it makes it hard to want to continue reading. If it wasn't for a great storyline, and concept of story I would not have been this far into the series. I just couldn't go any further without pointing it out. I still give 5 stars because I love the story and all authors deserve praise for doing the hardest job out there.
I truly love the series, and the concept of the storyline. However, it is very hard to continue following a story with the spelling errors, the grammar mistakes are overwhelming to try to get passed. It's not just an easy fix with spell check, because the words are actually spelled correctly they are just used incorrectly, which makes it hard to follow. If something is left out or left behind it isn't missed out or missed behind. Just like know and no have different meanings. It's very similar to to, too, and two, there, they're, and their along with here and hear, and deer and dear. All of these words have been used out of context and it makes it hard to want to continue reading. If it wasn't for a great storyline, and concept of story I would not have been this far into the series. I just couldn't go any further without pointing it out. I still give 5 stars because I love the story and all authors deserve praise for doing the hardest job out there.
August 31, 2021
Sadie and Miller, her boyfriend and local sheriff, are meeting his mother and it turns out well. When she mentions a vacation with his father and the vacancy at the guest house, curiosity peaks and research is needed. Multiple deaths happening every so many years means it is happening with one murder already done. Her vampire friend is great help and Fritz, her familiar, is always good for a comment or two. Loved the characters and how they all unite with their specific talents. The storyline hooks you right from the start and has a great conclusion at the end. Romance comes and goes as they work on the mystery. Can not wait until the next book is out.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 28, 2024
Miller gets to meet his mother. There's a prison where the guards don't want any changes to happen. There's a female ghost from the 1800's that might be related to Sadie.
There's also a vengeful spirit and Darcy sends cards that seem to have an ominous meaning.
Which brings me to wonder. The cards Darcy sent seemed to be tied in to something that could happen but only if the cards remained in the house they were sent to. So, why not just use magic to cause all the cards to leave and end up in a fire or a rubbish heap?
Also, this is another volume where I get annoyed with Fitz. On the familiar quality rating system I would put him very near the bottom.
There's also a vengeful spirit and Darcy sends cards that seem to have an ominous meaning.
Which brings me to wonder. The cards Darcy sent seemed to be tied in to something that could happen but only if the cards remained in the house they were sent to. So, why not just use magic to cause all the cards to leave and end up in a fire or a rubbish heap?
Also, this is another volume where I get annoyed with Fitz. On the familiar quality rating system I would put him very near the bottom.
August 31, 2021
While Webb gives us another great addition to her myriad of witchy works, the typos and grammatical errors in this book are more than the norm. If you’re already a fan, it will just mainly be an annoyance, but if this is the first book you’re reading of Webb’s, choose another one — this is not a proper representation of her writing.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 31, 2021
I love this series, I loved to see in this book that Sadie and Will are still going strong and that their relationship progressed to the meet the family and vacation together stage. The characters are wonderful and the world building also it would be a tropical paradise if it weren't for all those murders...oh well more for Sadie to unravel.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 27, 2021
Sadie goes for a short vacation with Miller and his parents. Suddenly they find themselves involved the Triad murders that happen every 30 years. Can they find the killer before they strike again and break the pattern to stop it permanently?
Great book! Loved it!
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Great book! Loved it!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 24, 2021
This whole series is great! I really enjoyed this book! More is found out about her family, and it is so interesting. I love the characters in this series. A great book by one of my favorite authors!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
September 11, 2021
Murder by possession.
Every thirty years four murders have occurred and this is the year it will happen again. Sadie, Miller, Ryder, and the cousins have just three days to solve this centuries old mystery.
Every thirty years four murders have occurred and this is the year it will happen again. Sadie, Miller, Ryder, and the cousins have just three days to solve this centuries old mystery.
October 2, 2021
Another wonderful book by author Mara Webb.
Such a wonderful series. Each book keeps getting better and better. Loved reading and highly recommend...
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Such a wonderful series. Each book keeps getting better and better. Loved reading and highly recommend...
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 10, 2021
Book 8
Wow again. No way would i have guessed that she could bring her parents back just by saying their names. I f we could do that no one would have to be gone. Well I guess that would not work as well as it sounds.
Wow again. No way would i have guessed that she could bring her parents back just by saying their names. I f we could do that no one would have to be gone. Well I guess that would not work as well as it sounds.
January 20, 2022
Great Book
The plot was attention getting and very well plotted. I couldn't put the book down I read it in a few hours. I would recommend the bok to anyone who likes paranormal books. I can' t wait to get started on the next book.
The plot was attention getting and very well plotted. I couldn't put the book down I read it in a few hours. I would recommend the bok to anyone who likes paranormal books. I can' t wait to get started on the next book.
January 23, 2022
Death on beach
Every 30 years people die in the same way as the previous group. It's been 30 years since the last outbreak now it starts again can they stop it before the end of cycle? Good read.
Every 30 years people die in the same way as the previous group. It's been 30 years since the last outbreak now it starts again can they stop it before the end of cycle? Good read.
February 15, 2023
These are really cute stories and I am enjoying them but these books desperately need an editor. There way too many instances of incorrect word usage or verb tense. The further I get in the series, the worse it seems to be. I keep reading because I'm enjoying the stories, but it is distracting.
January 7, 2024
Another interesting entry in the Hallow Haven series. Sadie meets another of her aunts and she gets Sadie to bring her parents back to Hallow Haven so that they can help with whatever spell her aunt Darcy is planning for Halloween. Looking forward to seeing what happens next.
January 21, 2024
Finally !
Finally this book has gotten much better than the first 7 books! I won't relieve anything about the story but it should not take 8 books to start to get backgrounds on all of the characters!
Finally this book has gotten much better than the first 7 books! I won't relieve anything about the story but it should not take 8 books to start to get backgrounds on all of the characters!
August 24, 2021
This is a cool paranormal cozy mystery.. I liked it.. It is fun and intriguing, clever and fun to read..
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 31, 2021
Great story
This is a great series and this book has so many twists and turns but the last one is the biggest. I can't wait for the next book.
This is a great series and this book has so many twists and turns but the last one is the biggest. I can't wait for the next book.
September 1, 2021
Wow!
The entire story was incredible, but the ending was just an OMG moment! I swear, this series just keeps getting better!
The entire story was incredible, but the ending was just an OMG moment! I swear, this series just keeps getting better!
September 2, 2021
Fantastic
This series of yours gets better every time I read one of your books and I am really looking forward to your next book.
This series of yours gets better every time I read one of your books and I am really looking forward to your next book.
September 10, 2021
Good read. Very magical
Characters are interesting. The plot is getting thicker. Sadie has solved the murders and found what she was looking for. Can't wait for the next book.
Characters are interesting. The plot is getting thicker. Sadie has solved the murders and found what she was looking for. Can't wait for the next book.
November 27, 2021
Okay, I didn't see that coming.
Another quick read this Thanksgiving.
A good place to jump in and out of.
Whoops, I think my participle is dangleing.
Cute story.
Another quick read this Thanksgiving.
A good place to jump in and out of.
Whoops, I think my participle is dangleing.
Cute story.
December 26, 2021
Mind blown
Man this web keeps getting bigger and bigger. I can't wait to see where all this mystery leads! These books are great!
Man this web keeps getting bigger and bigger. I can't wait to see where all this mystery leads! These books are great!
May 1, 2026
Well written magical mystery, easy reading while presenting some good clues and red herrings. Enjoyed this one.
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