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The Bloomin' Psychic #8
Flowering Inferno
Did someone manifest murder or was it simply a tragic glamping accident?
Spring has arrived in the charming riverside town of Newberry, along with the thorn in Mia’s side—her formidable mother is in town to attend a manifestation retreat at a nearby glamping site. Mia reluctantly agrees to join her for mother-daughter bonding time and immediately regrets her decision when one of the retreat members is found dead.
Mia wants to help solve the case, if only to protect the women in attendance from the smooth stylings of Detective Derek Fairfax, but she’s also concerned about her mother’s reaction to Mia’s blossoming abilities. Madeline Albrecht is the one person capable of snapping the twigs of Mia’s personal progress.
As the investigation gains ground and tensions rise, it becomes clear to Mia that if they don’t crack the case soon, the victim won’t be the only one pushing up daisies.
Flowering Inferno is the eighth and final book in The Bloomin’ Psychic series.
Spring has arrived in the charming riverside town of Newberry, along with the thorn in Mia’s side—her formidable mother is in town to attend a manifestation retreat at a nearby glamping site. Mia reluctantly agrees to join her for mother-daughter bonding time and immediately regrets her decision when one of the retreat members is found dead.
Mia wants to help solve the case, if only to protect the women in attendance from the smooth stylings of Detective Derek Fairfax, but she’s also concerned about her mother’s reaction to Mia’s blossoming abilities. Madeline Albrecht is the one person capable of snapping the twigs of Mia’s personal progress.
As the investigation gains ground and tensions rise, it becomes clear to Mia that if they don’t crack the case soon, the victim won’t be the only one pushing up daisies.
Flowering Inferno is the eighth and final book in The Bloomin’ Psychic series.
238 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 5, 2024
About the author
Annabel Chase
289 books1,602 followersAnnabel Chase is the author of urban fantasy and cozy mystery novels. She would love to live in a magical town where she can shop at Ready-to-Were for the the perfect outfit, flirt with hot angels and vampires, and cook gourmet meals without exerting any effort. Visit her on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Annabel-Chas... or on her website at www.annabelchase.com.
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December 11, 2024
Perfect ending
I'm so sad this series is done. I absolutely loved it. Mia is awesome and it was so refreshing to have over 40s rep.
Each character brought so much to this series.
The only thing I would have liked to have seen explained , is why Derek was really as he was and to maybe settle down.
I'm so sad this series is done. I absolutely loved it. Mia is awesome and it was so refreshing to have over 40s rep.
Each character brought so much to this series.
The only thing I would have liked to have seen explained , is why Derek was really as he was and to maybe settle down.
December 9, 2024
Great book
I loved this whole series of books! They are short and fun to read. Mia, the main character has finally got the life she always wanted. She has really quirky friends, a very handsome boyfriend, a fat cat and a better relationship with her mother. Read this whole series, you will love it!
I loved this whole series of books! They are short and fun to read. Mia, the main character has finally got the life she always wanted. She has really quirky friends, a very handsome boyfriend, a fat cat and a better relationship with her mother. Read this whole series, you will love it!
December 10, 2024
Love this series
Rest and relaxation with a side of murder and mother daughter bonding. Oh and of course Suzie makes an appearance.
Mia not only uncovers the murderer but manages to learn and understand her mother’s actions are not meant to be hostile, that friends are there whatever in all shapes and forms and maybe Derek’s not that bad.
Rest and relaxation with a side of murder and mother daughter bonding. Oh and of course Suzie makes an appearance.
Mia not only uncovers the murderer but manages to learn and understand her mother’s actions are not meant to be hostile, that friends are there whatever in all shapes and forms and maybe Derek’s not that bad.
December 10, 2024
Great series
I enjoyed the books in this series in particular the characters in the local town. Mia is a special person. Wish she lived near me! Also the storylines kept me guessing. Recommended read.
I enjoyed the books in this series in particular the characters in the local town. Mia is a special person. Wish she lived near me! Also the storylines kept me guessing. Recommended read.
December 8, 2024
I loved the series!
I will miss these people. I feel like I was right there with them. I wish I was in the town of Newberry.
I will miss these people. I feel like I was right there with them. I wish I was in the town of Newberry.
December 8, 2024
Satisfying end to one of my favorite series
April 20, 2025
What a great series
These books were so much fun! I instantly fell in love with Mia, her cat, Patrick and the rest of her friends. The chief of police was such a pleasant surprise, I dislike books where police are stupid, mean spirited, or have no common sense and no empathy. These books were all very well written. I enjoyed everyone of them.
These books were so much fun! I instantly fell in love with Mia, her cat, Patrick and the rest of her friends. The chief of police was such a pleasant surprise, I dislike books where police are stupid, mean spirited, or have no common sense and no empathy. These books were all very well written. I enjoyed everyone of them.
March 28, 2025
Good
Mia’s story comes to its happy conclusion, but not without some problems! This time, Mia and her mother are spending some time together at a glamping retreat, when one of the other women gets murdered.
This particular story, is really more about how far Mia has come since her flash mob proposal failure. We get to see Mia accepting her gifts, being proud of who she is, and even making huge strides in her relationship with her mother.
With her friends and lover as supportive as they are she has grown into her own, and it shows in her garden, her decisions in the case she is helping with, and the interactions with her mother.
This book brings her story to a lovely conclusion, even as it is fairly open ended, after all, Mia’s life goes on even after the book has ended.
The mystery around which it all happens, was fairly easy to solve for armchair detectives, but as I said, this book was really more about who Mia is now; so while the mystery is a standalone, the story itself is part of Mia’s ongoing story and can’t really be read as a standalone.
An enjoyable, and cosy ending to a fun paranormal cosy mystery series.
Mia’s story comes to its happy conclusion, but not without some problems! This time, Mia and her mother are spending some time together at a glamping retreat, when one of the other women gets murdered.
This particular story, is really more about how far Mia has come since her flash mob proposal failure. We get to see Mia accepting her gifts, being proud of who she is, and even making huge strides in her relationship with her mother.
With her friends and lover as supportive as they are she has grown into her own, and it shows in her garden, her decisions in the case she is helping with, and the interactions with her mother.
This book brings her story to a lovely conclusion, even as it is fairly open ended, after all, Mia’s life goes on even after the book has ended.
The mystery around which it all happens, was fairly easy to solve for armchair detectives, but as I said, this book was really more about who Mia is now; so while the mystery is a standalone, the story itself is part of Mia’s ongoing story and can’t really be read as a standalone.
An enjoyable, and cosy ending to a fun paranormal cosy mystery series.
December 24, 2024
This was a very insightful read as far as what Mia learned about her mother and interpreting what she says in a different and more positive manner. Her mom also learned to think before she speaks in the future. The way Chase worded everything was great. I have my own struggles with my mother, so this read hit home for me.
What I wish there was more of is psychic stuff. There are a few bits here and there of Mia’s abilities, but not enough for me; however, that doesn’t lessen my five star rating.
Mia has thoughts about something her mother said: “The Mia she knew never really existed. That Mia was one my mother had constructed in her own mind and proceeded to use to define me for the next four decades. Even worse, I’d used that Mia to define myself.”
No more books in this series were mentioned, but my hope is that Chase is working on the next!
In the meantime, I am going to read a book by Connie Parker from her Grape Town Series and it is called, “Return to Sweet Briar Junction,” book 15.
See you in my next review.
Deuces to your cabooses!
~ themoodyredhead ✨👩🏻🦰✨
What I wish there was more of is psychic stuff. There are a few bits here and there of Mia’s abilities, but not enough for me; however, that doesn’t lessen my five star rating.
Mia has thoughts about something her mother said: “The Mia she knew never really existed. That Mia was one my mother had constructed in her own mind and proceeded to use to define me for the next four decades. Even worse, I’d used that Mia to define myself.”
No more books in this series were mentioned, but my hope is that Chase is working on the next!
In the meantime, I am going to read a book by Connie Parker from her Grape Town Series and it is called, “Return to Sweet Briar Junction,” book 15.
See you in my next review.
Deuces to your cabooses!
~ themoodyredhead ✨👩🏻🦰✨
November 10, 2024
Flowering Inferno by Annabel Chase is the 8th and final book in the Bloomin' Psych Series.
Mia's mom is in town to go to a retreat at a glamping site. Mia joins her mom, not willingly to join her mom for some wonderful snarktastic bonding time.
Once there, one of the members is found dead.
This was such a great story. I love the characters and Mia and her mom's story.
The mystery was well written, and I really enjoyed the end.
The author did a fantastic job brining this series to a close.
Highy recommended!
Mia's mom is in town to go to a retreat at a glamping site. Mia joins her mom, not willingly to join her mom for some wonderful snarktastic bonding time.
Once there, one of the members is found dead.
This was such a great story. I love the characters and Mia and her mom's story.
The mystery was well written, and I really enjoyed the end.
The author did a fantastic job brining this series to a close.
Highy recommended!
December 13, 2024
Sad this one's over.
If you weren't aware this was the last one, you'd definitely catch on.
I found myself not focusing on the mystery part as much. I was thinking about the minor storylines and the dynamic with her mother. It was getting a bit much to read at some points. If you have a similar experience, I'm sure it's a rough read. At least here it starts to get better.
I wish we could have had a couple more books but it's good that some authors know when to let go.
I can see myself rereading this series again soon.
If you weren't aware this was the last one, you'd definitely catch on.
I found myself not focusing on the mystery part as much. I was thinking about the minor storylines and the dynamic with her mother. It was getting a bit much to read at some points. If you have a similar experience, I'm sure it's a rough read. At least here it starts to get better.
I wish we could have had a couple more books but it's good that some authors know when to let go.
I can see myself rereading this series again soon.
December 15, 2024
Excellent Series Ending
This book is the finale of The Bloomin' Psychic series, and it didn't disappoint! So often, when a series ends, the final book seems like it forces everything to be wrapped in a bow. Or worse, nothing wraps up. Flowering Inferno is nothing of the sort. Instead, you see the petals unfurl to show a beautiful journey of growth and self-awareness. I was tearing up at the end, seeing the finale bloom. I highly recommend the whole series, especially this 8th and final book.
This book is the finale of The Bloomin' Psychic series, and it didn't disappoint! So often, when a series ends, the final book seems like it forces everything to be wrapped in a bow. Or worse, nothing wraps up. Flowering Inferno is nothing of the sort. Instead, you see the petals unfurl to show a beautiful journey of growth and self-awareness. I was tearing up at the end, seeing the finale bloom. I highly recommend the whole series, especially this 8th and final book.
September 20, 2025
The book was a bit slow and too cut off from the regulars to work well for the conclusion of this series. The case was downright boring, it being clear it could only be two possible persons. I admit I was surprised a bit it wasn’t the one I thought it would be in the end, that was a nice twist, but yeah, in the end I didn’t care much which is not good for a mystery book.
And that’s the problem with this series. It’s supposed to be a paranormal cosy mystery series, but both the cases and the psychic stuff are pushed to the background in lieu of Mia’s inner work and self therapy. And while there is romance and a hurray for a healthy relationship, which I actually appreciate, Dane hardly ever was present, much different to his brother. What’s the point of adding a romance when there is hardly any interaction whereas keep putting her together with another man who clearly is not the intended man for her?
The writing is good, the characters are nice, it’s a nice setting. But this series really lacked what I love most in my books: interesting or funny cases, smack-in-your-face magic/paranormal stuff and sizzling relationships.
And that’s the problem with this series. It’s supposed to be a paranormal cosy mystery series, but both the cases and the psychic stuff are pushed to the background in lieu of Mia’s inner work and self therapy. And while there is romance and a hurray for a healthy relationship, which I actually appreciate, Dane hardly ever was present, much different to his brother. What’s the point of adding a romance when there is hardly any interaction whereas keep putting her together with another man who clearly is not the intended man for her?
The writing is good, the characters are nice, it’s a nice setting. But this series really lacked what I love most in my books: interesting or funny cases, smack-in-your-face magic/paranormal stuff and sizzling relationships.
December 29, 2024
The end of an awesome series
Mia finds she has another gift after the murder of a woman at a retreat they were attending. She is also stuck with her judgmental mother for the week. They both discover new things about each other, closing the gap that has been between them for years.
I hate to see this series end. These fast paced books are funny, insightful, and very well written. Thank you for the gift of your imagination, Ms. Chase.
Mia finds she has another gift after the murder of a woman at a retreat they were attending. She is also stuck with her judgmental mother for the week. They both discover new things about each other, closing the gap that has been between them for years.
I hate to see this series end. These fast paced books are funny, insightful, and very well written. Thank you for the gift of your imagination, Ms. Chase.
January 1, 2025
I have enjoyed this series. Great characters and puzzling mysteries.
Amazon synopsis:
Fall has arrived in the charming riverside town of Newberry, along with the thorn in Mia’s side—her formidable mother is in town to attend a manifestation retreat at a nearby glamping site. Mia reluctantly agrees to join her for mother-daughter bonding time and immediately regrets her decision when one of the retreat members is found dead.
Mia wants to help solve the case, if only to protect the women in attendance from the smooth stylings of Detective Derek Fairfax, but she’s also concerned about her mother’s reaction to Mia’s blossoming abilities. Madeline Albrecht is the one person capable of snapping the twigs of Mia’s personal progress.
As the investigation gains ground and tensions rise, it becomes clear to Mia that if they don’t crack the case soon, the victim won’t be the only one pushing up daisies.
Amazon synopsis:
Fall has arrived in the charming riverside town of Newberry, along with the thorn in Mia’s side—her formidable mother is in town to attend a manifestation retreat at a nearby glamping site. Mia reluctantly agrees to join her for mother-daughter bonding time and immediately regrets her decision when one of the retreat members is found dead.
Mia wants to help solve the case, if only to protect the women in attendance from the smooth stylings of Detective Derek Fairfax, but she’s also concerned about her mother’s reaction to Mia’s blossoming abilities. Madeline Albrecht is the one person capable of snapping the twigs of Mia’s personal progress.
As the investigation gains ground and tensions rise, it becomes clear to Mia that if they don’t crack the case soon, the victim won’t be the only one pushing up daisies.
December 7, 2024
good read
A lot of self exploration going on in this book. I can identify with the hero, although she’s far more talented! Her relationship with her mother up until now is very familiar and made her highly relatable! The plot was a twist and the ended a bit more exciting than usual!
A lot of self exploration going on in this book. I can identify with the hero, although she’s far more talented! Her relationship with her mother up until now is very familiar and made her highly relatable! The plot was a twist and the ended a bit more exciting than usual!
December 17, 2024
A great ending to the series
Loved another crime solving book in this series and how Mia and her mother's relationship improved through it. I was afraid of the death of a beloved character, but thankfully, it didn't go that way. Wouldn't mind other few books to wrap up a happy ending.
Loved another crime solving book in this series and how Mia and her mother's relationship improved through it. I was afraid of the death of a beloved character, but thankfully, it didn't go that way. Wouldn't mind other few books to wrap up a happy ending.
January 5, 2025
For the final book in the series, this really felt like it sidelined all the beloved secondary characters including the love interest. I don’t deny that Mia’s relationship with her mother was something that needed resolution, but by focusing the entire final book on that, the ending felt rushed, even if it did hit all the important points of growth for Mia.
April 26, 2025
Flowering Inferno
Mia gets to spend some time with her Mom in a retreat and they both are in for learning, but all will have to happen while solving a mystery.
As always a nice story, with many suspect to weed through and entertaining while we do.
Changes are happening, lets see where it leads.
Mia gets to spend some time with her Mom in a retreat and they both are in for learning, but all will have to happen while solving a mystery.
As always a nice story, with many suspect to weed through and entertaining while we do.
Changes are happening, lets see where it leads.
July 6, 2026
Last book in the series. Overall it was a good series with some character progression. While I liked that the romance with Dane wasn’t a huge part of the plots, I feel the author wrote the MFC having more interactions/chemistry with his boorish brother, Derek, who had some character growth in the last two books.
October 6, 2026
Even good things come to an end!
I loved this series of cozy mysteries, and this one didn't disappoint. I guessed who was the culprit early on in the story but I kept guessing nonetheless until the resolution.
I enjoyed the fact that Mia patched things up with her mother and that they could meet in the middle without changing themselves, that's growth!
I loved this series of cozy mysteries, and this one didn't disappoint. I guessed who was the culprit early on in the story but I kept guessing nonetheless until the resolution.
I enjoyed the fact that Mia patched things up with her mother and that they could meet in the middle without changing themselves, that's growth!
December 8, 2024
So sad this is the end☹️
I have enjoyed every bit of this series. Watching Mia get her confidence and become comfortable in her own skin has been so much fun. I’m going to miss reading about all the action in that small town.
I have enjoyed every bit of this series. Watching Mia get her confidence and become comfortable in her own skin has been so much fun. I’m going to miss reading about all the action in that small town.
December 9, 2024
Good read
Book 8 has murder, mystery, danger, a critical mother, a week of glamping , and quite a few laugh-out-loud moments. And I don't want to forget tarot cards and psychic abilitiese. Highly entertaining.
Book 8 has murder, mystery, danger, a critical mother, a week of glamping , and quite a few laugh-out-loud moments. And I don't want to forget tarot cards and psychic abilitiese. Highly entertaining.
December 10, 2024
Fitting ending
I appreciate when authors finish a series before they get stale. I also appreciate that not everything is tied up neatly. If you have read this far, then this book should keep you satisfied.
I appreciate when authors finish a series before they get stale. I also appreciate that not everything is tied up neatly. If you have read this far, then this book should keep you satisfied.
December 11, 2024
So sad
I'm so sad to that this is the last book in this series. I've really enjoyed reading about Mia and all of her adventures in Newberry. If you're looking for a great series of books please read all of "The Bloomin' Psychic Books". I promise you won't be disappointed.
I'm so sad to that this is the last book in this series. I've really enjoyed reading about Mia and all of her adventures in Newberry. If you're looking for a great series of books please read all of "The Bloomin' Psychic Books". I promise you won't be disappointed.
December 14, 2024
sorry to see it end
This was a good series. I feel like the ending left itself open for a continuation in the future. Loved seeing Mia “bloom”, and glad she has her friends and Dane in her life. It was nice to see the changes in her relationship with her mother.
This was a good series. I feel like the ending left itself open for a continuation in the future. Loved seeing Mia “bloom”, and glad she has her friends and Dane in her life. It was nice to see the changes in her relationship with her mother.
December 15, 2024
A Satisfying Ending
As sad as I am to see the series end it was a wonderful finish. Personal growth advice, life adventures and an ending most satisfying. The crime was well crafted and solved in time. I will miss the town and all the friends there.
As sad as I am to see the series end it was a wonderful finish. Personal growth advice, life adventures and an ending most satisfying. The crime was well crafted and solved in time. I will miss the town and all the friends there.
December 18, 2024
Good series and a quick read. So very glad Mia didn't end up with Derek - which it looked like might happen in earlier books. Some resolution with her mother and lots of growth and communication on both sides. Evidently a series ending, this fit well and provided decent closure.
January 8, 2025
Blooming Psychic #8
Definitely an interesting read. It has been an excellent story with such good change in relationships. The characters are really good with strong storytelling.
Definitely an interesting read. It has been an excellent story with such good change in relationships. The characters are really good with strong storytelling.
February 9, 2025
Complete series! Each book even better than the one before it!
It’s been enlightening to follow the protagonist from rock bottom to full bloom. I really enjoy Annabel Chase’s work. The series came to a satisfying conclusion.
It’s been enlightening to follow the protagonist from rock bottom to full bloom. I really enjoy Annabel Chase’s work. The series came to a satisfying conclusion.
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