Wands and Wine: Merry Meet Cozy Witch Mysteries - Book 1

by Luna Martin

The residents of Folly Gate are hiding secrets. But does a new witch have what it takes to uncover them?

I am facing a shadowy past I never knew existed. And when an unexpected inheritance from my estranged aunt brings me back from London to my childhood home on the moors, the truth I have unwittingly been escaping my whole life may be what keeps me here -- forever. But as dark family secrets come to light, I find myself drawn in by the mysterious residents of Folly Gate and accept an invitation to a candle lighting party… only to be caught up in a wine-chilling murder.

And after I accidently stumble across a mysterious book hidden in my recently departed aunt’s library, I team up with her enigmatic cat, her two witchy best friends and my newly acquired wands, not knowing I would soon discover there is more to the magic of the small town and my family than I had been led to believe.
Can I unravel my family’s past? Only time will tell. Or will the centuries-old secrets of my family and the town remain with my bewitching aunt… dead and buried?

‘Wands and Wine’ is the intriguing first book in the ‘Merry Meet’ paranormal cozy mystery series. If you like your magic served with a slice of banoffee pie and a cable-knitted blanket, then you’ll love Luna Martin’s enchanting tale.
Curl up with ‘Wands and Wine’ today. Folly Gate is expecting you!

Genres: Mystery, Fiction, Amazon, Paranormal, Fantasy

Kindle Edition

Published May 1, 2024

About the author

I live in Devon, UK, where mysteries are a large part of county history. When I am not writing, I enjoy walks with my husband and much-loved dog throughout the Devonshire, Cornish and Welsh countryside. I also love baking bread and delicious cakes, spending time in the garden and anything else that makes a house a home.

Reviews

[Verelien · Rating 4 out of 5]

Een heerlijk witchy en cosy murder mystery, maar bovenal een verhaal over een schrijfster die de winkel van haar tante erft en tegelijkertijd ook ondergedompeld wordt in de wereld van magie en het beoefenen daarvan. Dit alles is verpakt in een heerlijke small town setting.

Sidenote: Het boek heeft een regelafstand van 1,5. Ik vind dit dus echt mega prettig lezen!

[Pam · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a great book! The author wove together a fascinating story and world of witchery with many different characters and scenarios. The cat Jasper became her familiar and protector and was a fascinating character. I look forward to reading the next one in the series.

Amazon synopsis:
Daisy Banks is facing a shadowy past she never knew existed. And when an unexpected inheritance from her estranged aunt brings her back to her childhood home, the truth she has unwittingly been escaping her whole life may be what keeps her there, forever. As dark family secrets come to light, she is drawn in by the mysterious residents of Folly Gate and accepts an invitation to a candle lighting party … only to find herself caught up in a wine-chilling murder.

Teaming up with her dead aunt’s enigmatic cat, Daisy finds a mysterious book in her recently departed aunt’s library and soon discovers there is more to the magic of the small town and her family than she is being led to believe.

Will Daisy accept her family’s past? Or will their secrets remain with her bewitching aunt … dead and buried?

[Mike Lewis · Rating 5 out of 5]

entertaining paranormal cozy mystery series

This is an entertaining paranormal cozy mystery series. If fun cast of characters in an entertaining storyline. Daisy is a young inexperience which who inherits her ants candle shop house and cat. She’s not sure if she wants to stick around town or not she’s not even sure if she wants to learn magic or not. as time goes by she begins to like living in the town and her new friends and she’s actually starting to learn her magic. Read on and follow the adventures of Daisy and her friends.

[PW · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good witch cozy mystery

'Wands and Wine' by Luna Martin was an enjoyable read. The new witch, Daisy, is left a candle shop and a cottage by her aunt. As the story unfolds, Daisy discovers that her aunt has left her so much more, somethings magical. A really good start to the Merry Meet series. I'm anxious to read more.

[Patr Baldwin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great Book!

This is a story of a girl learning she is a witch. Regardless of her scepticism, she finds herself to truly be a witch. As she begins to experience what it means to really be a witch, her powers grow by leaps and bounds!

[Darlena D Doak · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very interesting

This was a very intriguing cozy. I literally could not put this book down. Daisy and Jacket are quite a pair. If you like a book that is not your stereotypical cozy this is it.

[Kathy Cohen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good Cozy Read!

Good storyline. This book reads like you are having a conversation with someone. It was a nice free book. I like books about witches. This was a “cozy read”. Particularly liked the ending.

[James Ross · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fun read

The author has created an interesting and unique plot to go with an imaginative group of characters making this hard to put down

[Debra G]

It was really good. Twist and turns I didn't expect.

[Alexandra · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was another good cozy read book. I liked the characters and the story moved well. Recommended read

[Kirmundokit · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this while staying in a shepherds hut in Devon. Pure luck that it was set in the area but with a fire keeping me warm and the sound of rain on the windows, reading this made for an exceptional experience.