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Sugar Shack Witch Mysteries #4
Frosting and Fairie
A romance book festival comes to Winterspell, but not everyone is feeling the love.
Small-town journalism isn’t exactly a thrill ride. Between PTA meetings and bake sale bulletins, I was drowning in monotony. But when I begged my editor for a juicier assignment, I should’ve been careful what I wished for.
Enter the Summer Lovin’ Book Festival. BOGO deals on paperbacks with a side of beefcake, as five hunky models vie to become the next Captain Riker Bones, the shirtless swashbuckler adorning Grandma Rose’s favorite bodice-rippers.
Sure, a little eye candy never hurt anyone, but ten minutes of watching grown women cry over washboard abs has me wishing I’d volunteered to write up the waste management ordinances instead.
But when one of our would-be pirates turns up dead in his hotel room, my puff piece transforms into a full-blown murder mystery. And the plot thickens faster than my family’s famous buttercream when a poison-laced cupcake from Sugar Shack is found at the scene.
Now I’m racing against time to catch a killer, clear my family’s name, and keep Grandma Rose from sailing into the sunset with one of the wannabe pirates. Someone pass the rum.
Small-town journalism isn’t exactly a thrill ride. Between PTA meetings and bake sale bulletins, I was drowning in monotony. But when I begged my editor for a juicier assignment, I should’ve been careful what I wished for.
Enter the Summer Lovin’ Book Festival. BOGO deals on paperbacks with a side of beefcake, as five hunky models vie to become the next Captain Riker Bones, the shirtless swashbuckler adorning Grandma Rose’s favorite bodice-rippers.
Sure, a little eye candy never hurt anyone, but ten minutes of watching grown women cry over washboard abs has me wishing I’d volunteered to write up the waste management ordinances instead.
But when one of our would-be pirates turns up dead in his hotel room, my puff piece transforms into a full-blown murder mystery. And the plot thickens faster than my family’s famous buttercream when a poison-laced cupcake from Sugar Shack is found at the scene.
Now I’m racing against time to catch a killer, clear my family’s name, and keep Grandma Rose from sailing into the sunset with one of the wannabe pirates. Someone pass the rum.
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Published January 2, 2025
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March 19, 2025
There is never a dull moment in Winterspell. What starts out as an innocent romance-cover-model pirate show ends in a suspicious death and it will take Rosella and Orion putting the pieces together to solve the murder. I love revisiting this magical town and seeing some of its familiar residents and it’s always a treat to run into Cora and her familiar Selene:)
July 16, 2025
I really enjoyed jumping back into the world of Rosella Midnight after a couple years break. The Sugar Shack Witch Mysteries is an entertaining cozy paranormal mystery series that I’ve followed since it first came out. Since moving home in book 1, Ella has grown a lot. She’s now got a newspaper job, is helping the Order, and building a life for herself in Winterspell.
There are two mysteries of sorts in Frosting and Fairies. First, a male cover model is found dead in his hotel room and Ella believes the police have the wrong suspect in custody. She works the angle as an investigative reporter, hoping to change up her boring page six stories. She also uses Orion’s connections and her influence as someone working with the Order to uncover evidence, some of which wouldn’t be admissible in a human court of law. Second is the overreaching story arc involving the search for some magic stones and discover who is causing mischief using magical creatures. I like that both mysteries are well thought out and that Ella and Orion work on the cases in tandem.
I also love that Ella’s relationship with Orion is matured and settled. She may not know where it is going, but they discuss the future together. I also appreciate her family and friends, and the close group she’s created in her hometown.
Narration: The story is shared in the first person POV of heroine Ella. Ronconi performs with an upbeat cadence, using a friendly, girl-next-door quality that suits Ella. She keeps the story moving with a steady flow. She alters her voice for each character’s dialogue based on gender, age, and species (when called for), making it obvious different characters are speaking. Her male characters are generally deeper, but not always distinctive.
Overall, I really enjoy Garrett’s cozies. They continue to provide a delightful story with a good balance of mystery and personal relationships, lots of detail, quaint settings, and enjoyable characters. Although there can be a few bumps, I know what I’m getting, and I love her formula.
My Ratings:
Story: B
Narration: B+
There are two mysteries of sorts in Frosting and Fairies. First, a male cover model is found dead in his hotel room and Ella believes the police have the wrong suspect in custody. She works the angle as an investigative reporter, hoping to change up her boring page six stories. She also uses Orion’s connections and her influence as someone working with the Order to uncover evidence, some of which wouldn’t be admissible in a human court of law. Second is the overreaching story arc involving the search for some magic stones and discover who is causing mischief using magical creatures. I like that both mysteries are well thought out and that Ella and Orion work on the cases in tandem.
I also love that Ella’s relationship with Orion is matured and settled. She may not know where it is going, but they discuss the future together. I also appreciate her family and friends, and the close group she’s created in her hometown.
Narration: The story is shared in the first person POV of heroine Ella. Ronconi performs with an upbeat cadence, using a friendly, girl-next-door quality that suits Ella. She keeps the story moving with a steady flow. She alters her voice for each character’s dialogue based on gender, age, and species (when called for), making it obvious different characters are speaking. Her male characters are generally deeper, but not always distinctive.
Overall, I really enjoy Garrett’s cozies. They continue to provide a delightful story with a good balance of mystery and personal relationships, lots of detail, quaint settings, and enjoyable characters. Although there can be a few bumps, I know what I’m getting, and I love her formula.
My Ratings:
Story: B
Narration: B+
June 22, 2025
After waiting (im)patiently for the author to return to the Sugar Shack Witch Mysteries, I was tickled to see the announcement for Frosting and Fairies. Danielle Garrett’s fun and coziest of paranormal cozy mysteries have been a long-time treat.
Frosting and Fairies is book seven and reads best in order since many elements in this book are tied to earlier events and people though the murder mystery, itself is standalone. There is also the parallel Winterspell series featuring different characters that occasionally briefly touch, but don’t actually intersect.
Rosella is enjoying having Orion in town even while she is disenchanted with her small town paper job covering local events. But, then she stumbles over a murder at the romance book festival cover model competition and she and Orion are on the spot and on the job figuring out who and why a book cover pirate model was killed when one of the other models is tagged for the crime. Then there’s the fact that her family sweet shop’s rep is on the line since the guy was eating a poisoned Sugar Shack sweet.
I was so glad that things have settled in for Rosella and Orion’s relationship and they were partnering for this latest case. Grandma Rose was a hoot with the Romance book festival and captivating piratical cover models about. Rosella’s come a long way toward accepting her animal magic as a good thing and wielding her magic with more expertise and confidence.
And, yes, the long-time dangling series threads from early on that have left me oh so curious are taking the focus once again. Orion is still on the hunt for the magical stone that can’t be left in the wrong hands.
Amanda Ronconi has narrated this series with aplomb and she has the characters, pacing, and tone of the series down pat so I easily slip into the story.
All in all, I was well satisfied with this latest Sugar Shack treat and can’t wait for what comes next.
I rec'd an audio edition from Tantor Audio to listen to in exchange for an honest review.
My full review will post at Caffeinated Reviewer 6.4.25.
Frosting and Fairies is book seven and reads best in order since many elements in this book are tied to earlier events and people though the murder mystery, itself is standalone. There is also the parallel Winterspell series featuring different characters that occasionally briefly touch, but don’t actually intersect.
Rosella is enjoying having Orion in town even while she is disenchanted with her small town paper job covering local events. But, then she stumbles over a murder at the romance book festival cover model competition and she and Orion are on the spot and on the job figuring out who and why a book cover pirate model was killed when one of the other models is tagged for the crime. Then there’s the fact that her family sweet shop’s rep is on the line since the guy was eating a poisoned Sugar Shack sweet.
I was so glad that things have settled in for Rosella and Orion’s relationship and they were partnering for this latest case. Grandma Rose was a hoot with the Romance book festival and captivating piratical cover models about. Rosella’s come a long way toward accepting her animal magic as a good thing and wielding her magic with more expertise and confidence.
And, yes, the long-time dangling series threads from early on that have left me oh so curious are taking the focus once again. Orion is still on the hunt for the magical stone that can’t be left in the wrong hands.
Amanda Ronconi has narrated this series with aplomb and she has the characters, pacing, and tone of the series down pat so I easily slip into the story.
All in all, I was well satisfied with this latest Sugar Shack treat and can’t wait for what comes next.
I rec'd an audio edition from Tantor Audio to listen to in exchange for an honest review.
My full review will post at Caffeinated Reviewer 6.4.25.
January 18, 2025
Great fun read! What I love about her books is they keep you guessing to the end who the is the murderer! Can’t wait for the next book!!
November 16, 2025
We forge forward with our gal.
Ella's new role as the small-town journalist hasn't been a thrill ride. Between PTA meetings and bake sales, she has been dying of the monotony. When she asks her editor for a juicier assignment....she gets what she asks for in spades. The Summer Lovin' Book Festival is in town, along with five of their hunky models. When one of them turns up dead in the hotel after eating a cupcake from her family's business. Now she will have to find the killer and clear her family's name.
Yayy for the next book. Plus, Orion is here too! Yayy! Don't get me wrong, I do adore Ella running around doing her thing, but I think they make a better team together. I hope he gets to stick around for a while or at least for these mysteries.
But yes, we have two mysteries at play here. One, our poor dead hunk. Two, the main mystery of finding out who is causing mayhem using magical creatures. However, the mystery of the dead hunk takes over when her family's business is besmirched. NOT THE CUPCAKES NOOOO.
Now...some realness....I did struggle a bit with this. Not sure why. Maybe I've been spoiled with the narration. The narrator is one of my favorites, and I love her. I read the ebook this time because I saw it as a freebie on my Kindle Unlimited. Maybe I'll go back and do the narrator someday.
But yes, I did struggle in the middle. The beginning was fun, and the last third was intense and caught my attention again. What an ending!!!! Again, I'm not sure why I had some struggles.
Other than my issues with the middle part and missing my narrator......I did enjoy our gang and the backdrop of the Book Festival.
I'll stamp this with 3 stars.
Ella's new role as the small-town journalist hasn't been a thrill ride. Between PTA meetings and bake sales, she has been dying of the monotony. When she asks her editor for a juicier assignment....she gets what she asks for in spades. The Summer Lovin' Book Festival is in town, along with five of their hunky models. When one of them turns up dead in the hotel after eating a cupcake from her family's business. Now she will have to find the killer and clear her family's name.
Yayy for the next book. Plus, Orion is here too! Yayy! Don't get me wrong, I do adore Ella running around doing her thing, but I think they make a better team together. I hope he gets to stick around for a while or at least for these mysteries.
But yes, we have two mysteries at play here. One, our poor dead hunk. Two, the main mystery of finding out who is causing mayhem using magical creatures. However, the mystery of the dead hunk takes over when her family's business is besmirched. NOT THE CUPCAKES NOOOO.
Now...some realness....I did struggle a bit with this. Not sure why. Maybe I've been spoiled with the narration. The narrator is one of my favorites, and I love her. I read the ebook this time because I saw it as a freebie on my Kindle Unlimited. Maybe I'll go back and do the narrator someday.
But yes, I did struggle in the middle. The beginning was fun, and the last third was intense and caught my attention again. What an ending!!!! Again, I'm not sure why I had some struggles.
Other than my issues with the middle part and missing my narrator......I did enjoy our gang and the backdrop of the Book Festival.
I'll stamp this with 3 stars.
January 17, 2025
murder mystery and a hunt for magic stones in the woods all wrapped in one book while working three jobs??...rosellas been a busy gal!!!
October 25, 2025
I immediately knew this was a one star read when I came across the following dumbass mistake:
"...the strange happenings in the Northwest Territories of North America..."
Okay. so. google should be your friend.
Canada does NOT operate in the same manner as the USA (shocker, I know) so we do not refer to areas of our country by region in quite the same way. We have the west coast, east coast, prairies, Arctic, etc... but we do not do bullshit like the "pacific northwest".
Canada has a territory that is called the Northwest Territories (which happens to be where I was born and probs why I'm extra sensitive about Garrett's fuck up).
Saying "...the Northwest Territories of North America..." is like saying "the Texas of North America". like it's not entirely wrong, but it's missing quite important information. we are not and will never be the 51st fucking state so don't be circulating your bullshit manifest destiny.
however, even more embarrassingly, Garrett was attempting to allude to Alaska, which means that their phrasing of "...the Northwest Territories of North America..." is 1000% wrong.
Favorite quote:
*Arrested for murder*
"My lawyer said he thinks he can get me out of here, but I'm supposed to sit tight and keep my mouth shut until he arrives. I can't risk getting involved in this any further."
"Okay, but I can help. I'm a journalist, I investigate things, it's what I do."
bitch please. I believe in ACAB but that doesn't mean I'd trust a journalist to solve a murder case. sure it happens sometimes, but the ratio really isn't in favour of the suspected murderer. I would not have trusted this narcissistic wannabe reporter with a traffic ticket.
"...the strange happenings in the Northwest Territories of North America..."
Okay. so. google should be your friend.
Canada does NOT operate in the same manner as the USA (shocker, I know) so we do not refer to areas of our country by region in quite the same way. We have the west coast, east coast, prairies, Arctic, etc... but we do not do bullshit like the "pacific northwest".
Canada has a territory that is called the Northwest Territories (which happens to be where I was born and probs why I'm extra sensitive about Garrett's fuck up).
Saying "...the Northwest Territories of North America..." is like saying "the Texas of North America". like it's not entirely wrong, but it's missing quite important information. we are not and will never be the 51st fucking state so don't be circulating your bullshit manifest destiny.
however, even more embarrassingly, Garrett was attempting to allude to Alaska, which means that their phrasing of "...the Northwest Territories of North America..." is 1000% wrong.
Favorite quote:
*Arrested for murder*
"My lawyer said he thinks he can get me out of here, but I'm supposed to sit tight and keep my mouth shut until he arrives. I can't risk getting involved in this any further."
"Okay, but I can help. I'm a journalist, I investigate things, it's what I do."
bitch please. I believe in ACAB but that doesn't mean I'd trust a journalist to solve a murder case. sure it happens sometimes, but the ratio really isn't in favour of the suspected murderer. I would not have trusted this narcissistic wannabe reporter with a traffic ticket.
June 30, 2025
Rosella is not working as a journalist in Winterspell, but to be honest, there’s not much that happens in the small town. So when she asks for a “juicier” assignment, she should’ve expected to cover the Summer Lovin’ Book Festival. And Grandma Rose is up to her usual nonsense, expecially since there’s a competition to find the perfect Captain Riker Bones cover model. When one of the models ends up dead, it’s up to Rosella to discover who is behind it, especially since a Sugar Shack box is taken in as evidence.
This was super cute. I really wanted more Rosella/Orion content, but I loved the bits we did get. Also Grandma Rose is officially my spirit animal – the horny old bat. I love her. I am definitely curious how many more books we’re getting in this series because I also need to know how much longer I have to wait for Rosella and Orion to just settle down and be happy. The whole mystery was actually cool since I honestly couldn’t figure out who had done it and was just going along for the ride as I struggled to put the pieces together. Mostly, I think I just need some Captain Riker Bones in my life. And some cupcakes. These books always make me want sweets.
This was super cute. I really wanted more Rosella/Orion content, but I loved the bits we did get. Also Grandma Rose is officially my spirit animal – the horny old bat. I love her. I am definitely curious how many more books we’re getting in this series because I also need to know how much longer I have to wait for Rosella and Orion to just settle down and be happy. The whole mystery was actually cool since I honestly couldn’t figure out who had done it and was just going along for the ride as I struggled to put the pieces together. Mostly, I think I just need some Captain Riker Bones in my life. And some cupcakes. These books always make me want sweets.
November 6, 2025
"Frosting and Fairies (Sugar Shack Witch Mysteries #4)" by Danielle Garrett feels a bit further from the original premise of the series than the other books in the series. There is no obvious holiday associated with this story. Instead, the pirate romance obsessed grandmother has everyone participating in a cover model competition for her favorite romance book author. Also, Rosella barely has interactions with animals. Being that her magical revolves around that it feels slapped in there as an afterthought.
The mystery part had potential. One of the cover model contestants is found dead. There are several possible culprits and motives. The story progresses quickly, maybe a bit too quickly for the reveal. It had to though to squeeze in the mystery that's bee bridging all the books but yet barely feels flushed out. Technically being in the 7th book for this story line.
So, in short, I may not have enjoyed this particular book since I read all of the books within a couple weeks of each other. Maybe I would have enjoyed it more if I'd read it on its own. It is fairly standalone really.
The mystery part had potential. One of the cover model contestants is found dead. There are several possible culprits and motives. The story progresses quickly, maybe a bit too quickly for the reveal. It had to though to squeeze in the mystery that's bee bridging all the books but yet barely feels flushed out. Technically being in the 7th book for this story line.
So, in short, I may not have enjoyed this particular book since I read all of the books within a couple weeks of each other. Maybe I would have enjoyed it more if I'd read it on its own. It is fairly standalone really.
January 7, 2025
This was a good book with intriguing characters and a great paranormal mystery.
Amazon synopsis:
Small-town journalism isn’t exactly a thrill ride. Between PTA meetings and bake sale bulletins, I was drowning in monotony. But when I begged my editor for a juicier assignment, I should’ve been careful what I wished for.
Enter the Summer Lovin’ Book Festival. BOGO deals on paperbacks with a side of beefcake, as five hunky models vie to become the next Captain Riker Bones, the shirtless swashbuckler adorning Grandma Rose’s favorite bodice-rippers.
Sure, a little eye candy never hurt anyone, but ten minutes of watching grown women cry over washboard abs has me wishing I’d volunteered to write up the waste management ordinances instead.
But when one of our would-be pirates turns up dead in his hotel room, my puff piece transforms into a full-blown murder mystery. And the plot thickens faster than my family’s famous buttercream when a poison-laced cupcake from Sugar Shack is found at the scene.
Now I’m racing against time to catch a killer, clear my family’s name, and keep Grandma Rose from sailing into the sunset with one of the wannabe pirates. Someone pass the rum.
Amazon synopsis:
Small-town journalism isn’t exactly a thrill ride. Between PTA meetings and bake sale bulletins, I was drowning in monotony. But when I begged my editor for a juicier assignment, I should’ve been careful what I wished for.
Enter the Summer Lovin’ Book Festival. BOGO deals on paperbacks with a side of beefcake, as five hunky models vie to become the next Captain Riker Bones, the shirtless swashbuckler adorning Grandma Rose’s favorite bodice-rippers.
Sure, a little eye candy never hurt anyone, but ten minutes of watching grown women cry over washboard abs has me wishing I’d volunteered to write up the waste management ordinances instead.
But when one of our would-be pirates turns up dead in his hotel room, my puff piece transforms into a full-blown murder mystery. And the plot thickens faster than my family’s famous buttercream when a poison-laced cupcake from Sugar Shack is found at the scene.
Now I’m racing against time to catch a killer, clear my family’s name, and keep Grandma Rose from sailing into the sunset with one of the wannabe pirates. Someone pass the rum.
December 15, 2025
It is a good cozy mystery series where the heroine MOSTLY does not make you want to strangle her from her sheer stupidity.
There is a BUT though, and the “but” is in how short these books are - there is no depth to them whatsoever. The main mystery is barely scratched, the main heroine barely uses her powers (even after making 80% of her personality based on this small town trauma that I am STILL waiting to see justification of, and we’re 4 books in), and characters don’t have enough screen time to be even remotely developed.
These books are a solid 3 stars for me - I love the narrator and the books are entertaining enough to keep reading. I’m just sad they are not better developed, because the story has so much potential.
There is a BUT though, and the “but” is in how short these books are - there is no depth to them whatsoever. The main mystery is barely scratched, the main heroine barely uses her powers (even after making 80% of her personality based on this small town trauma that I am STILL waiting to see justification of, and we’re 4 books in), and characters don’t have enough screen time to be even remotely developed.
These books are a solid 3 stars for me - I love the narrator and the books are entertaining enough to keep reading. I’m just sad they are not better developed, because the story has so much potential.
January 4, 2025
This author does the prototypical paranormal cozy. If that is your thing, there aren't too many better. Honestly, I know I should enjoy cozies, but I always have some issues with the MC. To be fair, the MC in this book never goes off and does the expected too-stupid-to-live. That is a plot device that bugs me, so kudos for avoiding it. I just don't feel any connection to the characters in this series' universe. So, the story is good enough and well-written, but I am not particularly invested in the outcome. If I could bring myself to like any of the characters, this would be a solid 4-stars....but I don't.
November 4, 2025
fun lil murder mystery with Rosella, while Orion continues to look for the magical stones for The Order😌
the spicy pirate themed book festival was a fun lil twist to the story and brought in a bunch of new people to the town👀 the book cover models and writers all bring their rivalries to Winterspell… and when a murder takes place one night, it sends Rosella on a wild goose chase trying to sift through affairs, work rivals, and plant clubs?😅
of course i always love to see Rosella and Orions cute lil relationship while they look for clues🥹
love it, super fun and cozy🫶🏼
~
✨✨✨✨/ 4 stars
/ 0 spicy peps
the spicy pirate themed book festival was a fun lil twist to the story and brought in a bunch of new people to the town👀 the book cover models and writers all bring their rivalries to Winterspell… and when a murder takes place one night, it sends Rosella on a wild goose chase trying to sift through affairs, work rivals, and plant clubs?😅
of course i always love to see Rosella and Orions cute lil relationship while they look for clues🥹
love it, super fun and cozy🫶🏼
~
✨✨✨✨/ 4 stars
/ 0 spicy peps
January 4, 2025
Book festival and murder
Ella is back and stuck at a book festival/model competition with Grandma Rose. She's there for an interview with the author but gets side tracked when the leading model is found dead in his hotel room. Another model is accused, and then framed. He reaches out to Ella for help, and with her boyfriend Orion, they try to figure out who would want Landon Blake dead. If he even was the target.
It was so good to be back with Ella and Orion! I cant wait to see what they get up to next!
Ella is back and stuck at a book festival/model competition with Grandma Rose. She's there for an interview with the author but gets side tracked when the leading model is found dead in his hotel room. Another model is accused, and then framed. He reaches out to Ella for help, and with her boyfriend Orion, they try to figure out who would want Landon Blake dead. If he even was the target.
It was so good to be back with Ella and Orion! I cant wait to see what they get up to next!
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September 6, 2025I know it led to solving a murder, but it bothers me when amateur sleuths aren’t held accountable for breaking and entering. If it hadn’t solved the murder, it would be the front page story: “rival paper’s star journalist breaks into innocent woman’s home.”
When I read authors whose amateur sleuths absolutely refuse to bend the rules or break the law, their clues are usually more cleverly gathered and the story more interesting. I will carry on with this series and all Winterspell stories, if only for little cameos of my favorite cat, Selene.
When I read authors whose amateur sleuths absolutely refuse to bend the rules or break the law, their clues are usually more cleverly gathered and the story more interesting. I will carry on with this series and all Winterspell stories, if only for little cameos of my favorite cat, Selene.
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May 20, 2025No matter how quaint the setting or familiar the characters, murder still strikes me as the furthest thing from a "cozy mystery", especially given I only just figured out the true culprit mere pages before the big reveal! Frosting and Fairies, Sugar Shack Witch Mysteries #4, delivers all our favorite characters and just enough forward momentum with a new mystery to ensure investment. Nicely done!
May 7, 2025
It makes me so happy to jump back into Winterspell. I can't decide if I enjoy the Sugar Shack series better or the Nine Lives. Both of them take place in the cute little town and they both are some of my favorite cozy reads. The books you pick up to read knowing they will cheer you up and remind you of your favorite things.
Frosting and Fairies was such a fun read. I'm invested in the characters now and want to see a sweet happy ending. I love how each book is bringing you closer to the big mystery in the town. I can't wait to see what developes in the next book.
Frosting and Fairies was such a fun read. I'm invested in the characters now and want to see a sweet happy ending. I love how each book is bringing you closer to the big mystery in the town. I can't wait to see what developes in the next book.
June 15, 2025
This one was good. I’m not very good at who done it’s but this one I was really struggling with. I think the back and forth of not really knowing exactly how he died and how. The only thing I didn’t love was how it dragged the story out without clues for me to see a direction but ended very quickly. It’s still a fun series. I want her to go with the Order.
August 28, 2025
I loved this one! Give me a mystery surrounding a bookish event and I'll gobble it up! There was so much fun to be had in this story, and the mystery was very well done and satisfying. The ending gave us a bit more of a link to the overall series plot of the stones and the work that Rosella is doing for the Order, but the main mystery was so interesting that I was mostly focused on that.
September 24, 2025
Danielle does it again! I love Orion’s (sp?) character development. However I do feel like Ella tries to hard sometimes to be the “I can take care of myself and don’t have to listen to anyone else, however, everyone needs to listen to me and all my wisdom” character. It gets to be a little much sometimes. But nonetheless I will continue to listen to these stories.
November 2, 2025
3.5🌟 (rounded up for GR)
I enjoyed my time in Winterspell with this one! I loved that Granny Rose had a lot of fun moments and it was nice to see Orion spend a bit more permanent-ish time in town. I liked the murder mystery in this one with all the possible suspects and motives. Ending it on a great cliffhanger has me anxiously awaiting the news of the next installment!
I enjoyed my time in Winterspell with this one! I loved that Granny Rose had a lot of fun moments and it was nice to see Orion spend a bit more permanent-ish time in town. I liked the murder mystery in this one with all the possible suspects and motives. Ending it on a great cliffhanger has me anxiously awaiting the news of the next installment!
January 5, 2025
Fantastic Mystery!
This book was so good ! I love this series !
Ella and Orion continue to look for the magical stones .
Meanwhile there is a romance book convention in town and one of the book cover models is murdered.
I loved the mystery and Ella and Orion’s blooming romance !
Can’t wait for the next book !
This book was so good ! I love this series !
Ella and Orion continue to look for the magical stones .
Meanwhile there is a romance book convention in town and one of the book cover models is murdered.
I loved the mystery and Ella and Orion’s blooming romance !
Can’t wait for the next book !
January 7, 2025
Once again another great book. I enjoyed this book, I really liked her story line and how she never gives up until she has all the answers and they fit to solve the crime. Can't wait to read the next in the series.
January 18, 2025
I’ve really enjoyed this series. Rosella is a great FMC, smart and kind, yet sassy and fierce when she needs to be. Orion is the perfect counterpart for her, smart and not at all intimidated by her magic, as so many others are. I love that their relationship feels so balanced.
And the setting just can’t be beat, a town where magic doesn’t have to be hidden, where all kinds of magical creatures coexist in the same community. It’s the perfect place for a book festival… and a murder.
The author has created a wonderful world in these books. Great settings, great characters, great mystery!
And the setting just can’t be beat, a town where magic doesn’t have to be hidden, where all kinds of magical creatures coexist in the same community. It’s the perfect place for a book festival… and a murder.
The author has created a wonderful world in these books. Great settings, great characters, great mystery!
January 18, 2025
It was good to see Rosella again! I love that her magic is to talk to animals. This was an interesting mystery, which I thought I had figured out but I didn't. Not completely. It's always nice to be surprised at the end.
January 19, 2025
Fab fab fab
It's been a while since I read sugar shack mystery and now feel stupid to have missed out on a fabulous story till now. They way it all intertwined in winterspell with cora and seline can't wait to see what's happening next.
It's been a while since I read sugar shack mystery and now feel stupid to have missed out on a fabulous story till now. They way it all intertwined in winterspell with cora and seline can't wait to see what's happening next.
May 10, 2025
Now I wait.
These are such quick reads. Each focusing on the primary mystery and a secondary mystery in the book. They are fun and I enjoy the sweet romance. Cannot wait for the next full book, however I plan to quickly read the next short book.
These are such quick reads. Each focusing on the primary mystery and a secondary mystery in the book. They are fun and I enjoy the sweet romance. Cannot wait for the next full book, however I plan to quickly read the next short book.
May 28, 2025
LOVE DANIELLE'S books and she has not disappointed this time. Fun, cute, and a little murder thrown in. Ella and O'Ryan are trying to find a way to be together with him traveling so much. What will happen? Can't wait for the next book.
Love the narrator.
Love the narrator.
September 2, 2025
I almost felt bad for the "killer" in this story. I mean, murder isn't the answer, but when no other justice will be doled out, I can see how the temptation would be there. Interesting enough tale, but the ending seemed especially abrupt.
October 31, 2025
cozy and sweet
I love this series. The mysteries are good, the characters are simple, and it’s a lovely escape from reality. I thoroughly enjoyed this one, even if there was very little magic. ;)
I love this series. The mysteries are good, the characters are simple, and it’s a lovely escape from reality. I thoroughly enjoyed this one, even if there was very little magic. ;)
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