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Spellbound Ever After #2
Spellbound - Mord im Hexenkessel: Mord, Magie und fauler Zauber (Zauberhaftes Cosy Crime 12)
Die Hexen von Spellbound sind in Aufruhr. Beamte des nationalen Hexenzirkels kommen in die Stadt, um den lokalen Zirkel und die Akademie von Spellbound zu inspizieren. Schnell wird klar, wie nachlässig einige ihrer Regeln sind.
Das Letzte, was sie jetzt gebrauchen können? Eine Leiche im Klassenzimmer der Akademie!
Dazu kommt auch noch, dass Reporter aus Starry Hollow, einer anderen paranormalen Stadt, nach Spellbound kommen, um einen Artikel über die Befreiung der Stadt zu schreiben - und stattdessen über den Mordfall berichten wollen.
Emma stürzt sich in die Suche nach dem Mörder, bevor der ganze Hexenzirkel noch dem Erdboden gleichgemacht wird.
Die Willkommen in Spellbound - einer Kleinstadt wie jeder anderen. Es gibt Tratsch, heimliche Affären und Verbrechen. Der einzige Unterschied? Hier leben keine Menschen ...
Emma Hart landet durch eine Reihe misslicher Umstände in dieser zauberhaften Stadt voller übernatürlicher Wesen. Doch es gibt ein Wegen eines Fluches können die magischen Bewohner die Stadt nicht mehr verlassen.
Nicht der beste Zeitpunkt für Emma, um zu erfahren, dass sie eine Hexe ist! Die Anwältin macht das Beste aus der Situation und übernimmt den Job des Pflichtverteidigers, der kürzlich ermordet wurde. Denn auch in Spellbound gibt es Ganoven und Mörder. Doch Nicht jeder Vampir oder Werwolf ist so böse, wie er aussieht - und nicht jede Elfe ist harmlos!
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Das Letzte, was sie jetzt gebrauchen können? Eine Leiche im Klassenzimmer der Akademie!
Dazu kommt auch noch, dass Reporter aus Starry Hollow, einer anderen paranormalen Stadt, nach Spellbound kommen, um einen Artikel über die Befreiung der Stadt zu schreiben - und stattdessen über den Mordfall berichten wollen.
Emma stürzt sich in die Suche nach dem Mörder, bevor der ganze Hexenzirkel noch dem Erdboden gleichgemacht wird.
Die Willkommen in Spellbound - einer Kleinstadt wie jeder anderen. Es gibt Tratsch, heimliche Affären und Verbrechen. Der einzige Unterschied? Hier leben keine Menschen ...
Emma Hart landet durch eine Reihe misslicher Umstände in dieser zauberhaften Stadt voller übernatürlicher Wesen. Doch es gibt ein Wegen eines Fluches können die magischen Bewohner die Stadt nicht mehr verlassen.
Nicht der beste Zeitpunkt für Emma, um zu erfahren, dass sie eine Hexe ist! Die Anwältin macht das Beste aus der Situation und übernimmt den Job des Pflichtverteidigers, der kürzlich ermordet wurde. Denn auch in Spellbound gibt es Ganoven und Mörder. Doch Nicht jeder Vampir oder Werwolf ist so böse, wie er aussieht - und nicht jede Elfe ist harmlos!
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First published June 10, 2018
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Annabel Chase
169 books1,479 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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January 7, 2026
Ich liebe diese Reihe ja einfach😍 Dieser Band hat mir wieder gut gefallen, auch wenn es diesmal etwas chaotisch wirkte, denn es werden so viele Themen gleichzeitig behandelt.
Das Ende war niedlich🥰
Das Ende war niedlich🥰
August 3, 2018
Ok I loved this one trouble is a foot in the coven, new people are flowing into town now it’s not curse and the town is struggling a bit with all the changes coming to them with the curse being broken and I get that a lot of people are not sure breaking the curse was a good idea even though that’s what they all wanted when the curse was there.
June 19, 2018
Another fun read from Annabel Chase. The old gang (Emma, Daniel, Magpie and Gareth - just to name a few favs) is back and there are a couple of surprise guests. Things are never what they seem in Spellbound and this book brings more mystery and intrigue. Can't wait for the next story.
January 12, 2026
always great for escapism
June 17, 2018
Another great read
I love everything with this series and this book was great. Emma is always in the middle of things, murder, spells gone wrong and mayhem.
I love everything with this series and this book was great. Emma is always in the middle of things, murder, spells gone wrong and mayhem.
November 9, 2023
The concept in this volume is that a bunch of bureaucrats are coming to the town to 'evaluate' their coven. Then they can demand any changes be made that they want made.
The 'evaluation' has a number of problems that happen. At the same time Emma has a new client, a person accused of being a thief. It doesn't help things when he claims he is actually guilty.
It doesn't help the 'evaluation' when the group finds a dead witch in the Academy.
Things don't go well for Emma, either, when her spells don't seem to work the way they should.
The bureaucrats demand a number of changes be made whether or not the witches in the town that have lived there for a long time like it or not.
Emma also finds out why she's having trouble with what she thinks is digestive problems.
Okay. First, I think the characters from the previous series are done well. The problem the alleged thief has seems to have a very reasonable conclusion.
As for the bureaucrats, though, they come across as the nasties that they really are. It would be like if you have lived somewhere for a long time and some people come into your home and demand you make a bunch of changes.
What I would have liked to see is he coven in the town tell the bureaucrats where to stuff it. If it would mean they are considered a rogue coven, then so be it.
The 'evaluation' has a number of problems that happen. At the same time Emma has a new client, a person accused of being a thief. It doesn't help things when he claims he is actually guilty.
It doesn't help the 'evaluation' when the group finds a dead witch in the Academy.
Things don't go well for Emma, either, when her spells don't seem to work the way they should.
The bureaucrats demand a number of changes be made whether or not the witches in the town that have lived there for a long time like it or not.
Emma also finds out why she's having trouble with what she thinks is digestive problems.
Okay. First, I think the characters from the previous series are done well. The problem the alleged thief has seems to have a very reasonable conclusion.
As for the bureaucrats, though, they come across as the nasties that they really are. It would be like if you have lived somewhere for a long time and some people come into your home and demand you make a bunch of changes.
What I would have liked to see is he coven in the town tell the bureaucrats where to stuff it. If it would mean they are considered a rogue coven, then so be it.
March 24, 2020
Quick Info
Standalone/Cliffhanger?: Standalone
Part of a Series?: Yes
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Meeting the Characters
Emma Hart
Daniel Starr
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What happens?
Emma Hart is part of the coven reestablishment with the academy and coven under review. When she is giving the officials a tour she stumbles upon the body of a fellow coven member. Throwing herself into the unofficial investigation in order to please the officials.
She also defends a werelynx who is accused of stealing a toy for his sister. Emma finds herself wanting to help Logan so he doesn't end up in jail and cause more problems for his family.
Final thoughts
I did enjoy this, I was excited to see Ember and also excited to see Emma. I wish we could see more of them together.
Would I read again?: Yes
Would I read this author again?: Yes
Would I continue on with the series?: Yes
Standalone/Cliffhanger?: Standalone
Part of a Series?: Yes
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Meeting the Characters
Emma Hart
Daniel Starr
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What happens?
Emma Hart is part of the coven reestablishment with the academy and coven under review. When she is giving the officials a tour she stumbles upon the body of a fellow coven member. Throwing herself into the unofficial investigation in order to please the officials.
She also defends a werelynx who is accused of stealing a toy for his sister. Emma finds herself wanting to help Logan so he doesn't end up in jail and cause more problems for his family.
Final thoughts
I did enjoy this, I was excited to see Ember and also excited to see Emma. I wish we could see more of them together.
Would I read again?: Yes
Would I read this author again?: Yes
Would I continue on with the series?: Yes
June 12, 2018
The inspection from hell
After much tooing and froing I finally managed to get this downloaded. It was worth the effort! Things have more or less settled down. She is now a happily married woman even though the housemates are still going through an uncertain period. Now that the borders have opened up they have been scheduled for a visit from the Witches Council. A death and untimely magic throws many a spanner into the works. Will they pass the inspection? Will she find the killer? Will she keep her latest case out of prison? Will the inhabitants of the house learn to live together? Prepare for the arrival of Ember and her vampire in this book and a surprise ending. Great fun read, although I wish they had let the seniors play more of a role against the team of inspectors. Great characters as always and wonderful to read of the new developments in their lives.
After much tooing and froing I finally managed to get this downloaded. It was worth the effort! Things have more or less settled down. She is now a happily married woman even though the housemates are still going through an uncertain period. Now that the borders have opened up they have been scheduled for a visit from the Witches Council. A death and untimely magic throws many a spanner into the works. Will they pass the inspection? Will she find the killer? Will she keep her latest case out of prison? Will the inhabitants of the house learn to live together? Prepare for the arrival of Ember and her vampire in this book and a surprise ending. Great fun read, although I wish they had let the seniors play more of a role against the team of inspectors. Great characters as always and wonderful to read of the new developments in their lives.
July 30, 2018
I've thoroughly enjoyed binge reading this entire series. Emma is a favorite. I loved the crossover from Starry Hollow in these two Spellbound Ever After books. I'm unsure of the timeline, so I'm not sure of what's happening between Alec and Ember Rose. At the end of that (SH) series, she "closed the door" on that relationship and here it appeared there was still a lot of tension between the two of them. I read all of the Starry Hollow books, then all of the Spellbound books, then the Warden of the West books and now these two Spellbound Ever After books. I think I'll give Ms. Chase a rest for now and move on to some other author's work for a while. I think there may be more of this series in the future.
However, I do recommend these for a very entertaining, light weight paranormal mystery with a bit of humor splashed throughout.
However, I do recommend these for a very entertaining, light weight paranormal mystery with a bit of humor splashed throughout.
October 24, 2020
An inspection..
.. as Spellbound continues to work out what to do now the world is open to them and visitors are pouring in an inspection of the coven is the last thing needed.
As the team of inspectors seem to want to distance the coven from other supernaturals and are horrified that they accept a fairy as Mayor is doesn't seem to be going well. Even less so when the truth about Lady Wetherby comes out and then as Emma takes them around the academy the body of a witch is found.
Can they prevent the inspectors from closing them down? Can they perform the Wheel of Time ceremony when no one seems to know what it is and will Emma be a help or hindrance? Change is coming but will it be for better or worse?
.. as Spellbound continues to work out what to do now the world is open to them and visitors are pouring in an inspection of the coven is the last thing needed.
As the team of inspectors seem to want to distance the coven from other supernaturals and are horrified that they accept a fairy as Mayor is doesn't seem to be going well. Even less so when the truth about Lady Wetherby comes out and then as Emma takes them around the academy the body of a witch is found.
Can they prevent the inspectors from closing them down? Can they perform the Wheel of Time ceremony when no one seems to know what it is and will Emma be a help or hindrance? Change is coming but will it be for better or worse?
June 30, 2018
As always, couldnt put it down
Annabel Chase has quickly become my new favorite author. I have read every one of her series in quick succession and can never wait for the next novel to come. Her characters are likeable and relatable, the world she has created and how the different towns and characters connect in each series is genius. I cannot wait for the next in this series as well as the next Starry Hollow book and anything else she can dream up. I hope she keeps coming out with engaging and fun stories for years to come.
Annabel Chase has quickly become my new favorite author. I have read every one of her series in quick succession and can never wait for the next novel to come. Her characters are likeable and relatable, the world she has created and how the different towns and characters connect in each series is genius. I cannot wait for the next in this series as well as the next Starry Hollow book and anything else she can dream up. I hope she keeps coming out with engaging and fun stories for years to come.
September 16, 2020
Loved it
Now that Spellbound's curse has been broken the coven is under scrutiny
National headquarters has sent a contingency of witches and wizards to access Spellbound's coven. This doesn't bode well with the Spellbound coven. Emma has to show the around the academy when they stumble upon a dead witch.
Also Emma has a new client and tries to keep the werelynx out of jail for stealing...
Does Emma discover who killed the witch?
Does she keep her client out of jail?
You will have to read the story to find out
Now that Spellbound's curse has been broken the coven is under scrutiny
National headquarters has sent a contingency of witches and wizards to access Spellbound's coven. This doesn't bode well with the Spellbound coven. Emma has to show the around the academy when they stumble upon a dead witch.
Also Emma has a new client and tries to keep the werelynx out of jail for stealing...
Does Emma discover who killed the witch?
Does she keep her client out of jail?
You will have to read the story to find out
June 20, 2018
A Hole in One
The coven is back and they have special visitors...actually they have A LOT of visitors....because the curse was broken, duh!?!
Daniel has a new job. Emma has a new case. There's a crossover (not telling who!) Witchy priestess, dog, priest, voice, and mouth ( I'm just making things up now, I wasn't too impressed by their ideas...are all here...yeah, lots of people!I
Fabulous read, as always!
The coven is back and they have special visitors...actually they have A LOT of visitors....because the curse was broken, duh!?!
Daniel has a new job. Emma has a new case. There's a crossover (not telling who!) Witchy priestess, dog, priest, voice, and mouth ( I'm just making things up now, I wasn't too impressed by their ideas...are all here...yeah, lots of people!I
Fabulous read, as always!
July 23, 2018
Foreshadowing
The foreshadowing was great in this one. Entertaining read with an almost invisible murder mystery due to other story line. This didn't detract from the book though. It has so much going for it.
Still love Agness she is always a hoot. The new character addition looks promising, though not sure what security he will actually provide.
All in all I will say that I look forward to the next book.
The foreshadowing was great in this one. Entertaining read with an almost invisible murder mystery due to other story line. This didn't detract from the book though. It has so much going for it.
Still love Agness she is always a hoot. The new character addition looks promising, though not sure what security he will actually provide.
All in all I will say that I look forward to the next book.
July 29, 2018
Four stars
This is a very cute series. Lots of changes come to Spellbound in this book. The national coven inspections team arrived to take charge and a body is found by Emma, while giving them a tour of the academy! Lots of humor and the all star cast returns with the latest installment of the Spellbound series. Annabel Chase's writing always makes me laugh. Well written and well edited.
This is a very cute series. Lots of changes come to Spellbound in this book. The national coven inspections team arrived to take charge and a body is found by Emma, while giving them a tour of the academy! Lots of humor and the all star cast returns with the latest installment of the Spellbound series. Annabel Chase's writing always makes me laugh. Well written and well edited.
May 21, 2019
Better and better
I feel they each book keeps getting better. Personally I don’t know why they have to listen to the coven head quarters. They shouldn’t be allowed to say who is the coven head. I think that’s a bit ridiculous. Anyway, I like that the story progresses. She does need to put her foot down more often against her roommate. She loves him but jeeze he’s dead he doesn’t get a day in how they live day to day.
I feel they each book keeps getting better. Personally I don’t know why they have to listen to the coven head quarters. They shouldn’t be allowed to say who is the coven head. I think that’s a bit ridiculous. Anyway, I like that the story progresses. She does need to put her foot down more often against her roommate. She loves him but jeeze he’s dead he doesn’t get a day in how they live day to day.
July 22, 2023
Omg
Oh my goodness! You are going to love the end of this book! I can't believe it. To think she might be. I don't want to ruin it for you so I will not say but you got to read this book. If you read the whole first series, like I did. You are going to love the results of this ending. And Daniel is now the officially has a job touring new people around the town. I love the series I'm off to get the Nextbook. E e k I can't read to read it.
Oh my goodness! You are going to love the end of this book! I can't believe it. To think she might be. I don't want to ruin it for you so I will not say but you got to read this book. If you read the whole first series, like I did. You are going to love the results of this ending. And Daniel is now the officially has a job touring new people around the town. I love the series I'm off to get the Nextbook. E e k I can't read to read it.
January 7, 2026
Und das Jahr startet direkt im Januar mit einem neuen Band meiner absoluten Lieblingsserie – besser geht’s kaum. Spellbound bleibt auch im zwölften Teil genau das, was ich so liebe: Cozy Urban Fantasy mit Crime-Anteil, einer Prise Humor und einer Riege an großartigen, vertrauten Charakteren.
Die Geschichte macht unglaublich viel Spaß, besonders als Hörbuch. Die Dynamik zwischen den Figuren, die kleinen Wortgefechte und die Atmosphäre tragen sich fast von selbst. Man fühlt sich sofort wieder zuhause in dieser Welt – und will sie eigentlich gar nicht verlassen.
Ein besonderes Highlight: Die Autorin bringt hier Figuren aus einer anderen ihrer Reihen ins Spiel, die ich ebenfalls sehr mag. Das fühlt sich nicht wie ein Gimmick an, sondern fügt sich richtig schön und selbstverständlich ein.
Und dann dieses Ende! Was für ein Cliffhanger – gemein, aber fantastisch. Jetzt ist die Vorfreude auf die kommenden Folgebände natürlich riesig. Für mich wieder ein absoluter Wohlfühlband mit Suchtpotenzial.
Die Geschichte macht unglaublich viel Spaß, besonders als Hörbuch. Die Dynamik zwischen den Figuren, die kleinen Wortgefechte und die Atmosphäre tragen sich fast von selbst. Man fühlt sich sofort wieder zuhause in dieser Welt – und will sie eigentlich gar nicht verlassen.
Ein besonderes Highlight: Die Autorin bringt hier Figuren aus einer anderen ihrer Reihen ins Spiel, die ich ebenfalls sehr mag. Das fühlt sich nicht wie ein Gimmick an, sondern fügt sich richtig schön und selbstverständlich ein.
Und dann dieses Ende! Was für ein Cliffhanger – gemein, aber fantastisch. Jetzt ist die Vorfreude auf die kommenden Folgebände natürlich riesig. Für mich wieder ein absoluter Wohlfühlband mit Suchtpotenzial.
June 19, 2018
This has become a go to series for me in light hearted fun that is full of character, heart and a feel good factor. Emma as always finds herself in the middle of murder, mayhem, and the usual magic that goes a bit awry. I particularly loved the appearance of our favourite Starry Hollow friends. As always a great read.
June 21, 2018
Fantastic!!
In this book spellbound has an inspection happening by some outsiders now that the borders are open.
Everyone is trying to settle into their new realities.
Ember Rose and Alex make an appearance to write an article on the newly opening town. They didn't have much of a role in the story which I found quite disappointing.
Nice twist at the end.
In this book spellbound has an inspection happening by some outsiders now that the borders are open.
Everyone is trying to settle into their new realities.
Ember Rose and Alex make an appearance to write an article on the newly opening town. They didn't have much of a role in the story which I found quite disappointing.
Nice twist at the end.
June 22, 2018
Very entertaining series
A very entertaining witchy cozy mystery series. Great cast of characters in a very entertaining new magical world intertwined with the normal world. All the paranormal creatures people animals in a very exciting and entertaining series. Definitely a must read check them out
A very entertaining witchy cozy mystery series. Great cast of characters in a very entertaining new magical world intertwined with the normal world. All the paranormal creatures people animals in a very exciting and entertaining series. Definitely a must read check them out
August 18, 2018
Reset, respell and resent
The murder in this one is just sad. The settling of the spell removal isn't all plain sailing. Having the coven assessment team come in to do there thing is annoying to say the least. Hopefully future stories will let them jmow that Spellbound is resident to many paranormals and not just witches.
The murder in this one is just sad. The settling of the spell removal isn't all plain sailing. Having the coven assessment team come in to do there thing is annoying to say the least. Hopefully future stories will let them jmow that Spellbound is resident to many paranormals and not just witches.
November 28, 2018
Great Series
This series continues the saga of Spellbound after the curse that trapped the entire town inside the city limits. There are some new characters in the town but all the characters from the first series are there. Emma Hart and her handsome husband Daniel are settling into married life. You'll love this series.
This series continues the saga of Spellbound after the curse that trapped the entire town inside the city limits. There are some new characters in the town but all the characters from the first series are there. Emma Hart and her handsome husband Daniel are settling into married life. You'll love this series.
March 20, 2019
Another murder solved, the coven "fixed"
As Spellbound tries to adjust to bring open to the world, coven HQ likewise tries to bring the coven into compliance with organization standards. Social commentary excepted, this is another lighthearted visit that will make you smile. Look for the visit from Starry Hollow's intrepid reporting team. Recommended
As Spellbound tries to adjust to bring open to the world, coven HQ likewise tries to bring the coven into compliance with organization standards. Social commentary excepted, this is another lighthearted visit that will make you smile. Look for the visit from Starry Hollow's intrepid reporting team. Recommended
May 29, 2021
The main character is a bore…
Although the main character is a complete bore, the supporting characters are well-written enough that they somehow managed to keep her interesting.
Given the length of this series, I really hope that the author shakes things up and kicks this character’s storyline into high gear.
On to book 3.
Although the main character is a complete bore, the supporting characters are well-written enough that they somehow managed to keep her interesting.
Given the length of this series, I really hope that the author shakes things up and kicks this character’s storyline into high gear.
On to book 3.
September 9, 2022
Could have been worse
I was anticipating the National representatives for coven to have wands up their butts, and was not disappointed. It was gratifying to see Emma being supported, and more humorous than I expected. I do prefer the sleuthing to be for cases like the theft. I see no reason that Spellbound should have so many murders.
I was anticipating the National representatives for coven to have wands up their butts, and was not disappointed. It was gratifying to see Emma being supported, and more humorous than I expected. I do prefer the sleuthing to be for cases like the theft. I see no reason that Spellbound should have so many murders.
December 24, 2022
Don't miss this one
Don't miss this one, it's filled with plenty of excitement, surprises, suspense, danger, magic and wonderful friends. Great story filled with a wonderful mystery. I would recommend this to would recommend this to everyone who enjoys reading magic and exciting mysteries.
Don't miss this one, it's filled with plenty of excitement, surprises, suspense, danger, magic and wonderful friends. Great story filled with a wonderful mystery. I would recommend this to would recommend this to everyone who enjoys reading magic and exciting mysteries.
August 16, 2023
another good mystery
I enjoyed this book and following along with the residents of Spellbound as changes come along with the open borders. Emma as always finds herself investigating yet another murder. The book ended with a big surprise and I can’t wait to dive into the next book!
I enjoyed this book and following along with the residents of Spellbound as changes come along with the open borders. Emma as always finds herself investigating yet another murder. The book ended with a big surprise and I can’t wait to dive into the next book!
February 22, 2024
Good read
Book 2 has humor, angst, murder, other crime, mystery, an invasion of National Witch Council, upheaval all over, and love. Spellbound is not ready for an invasion of outside paranormals, vacationing or otherwise. And there is still harmonious discord at home. And a major surprise ending. Highly entertaining.
Book 2 has humor, angst, murder, other crime, mystery, an invasion of National Witch Council, upheaval all over, and love. Spellbound is not ready for an invasion of outside paranormals, vacationing or otherwise. And there is still harmonious discord at home. And a major surprise ending. Highly entertaining.
June 16, 2018
Outside influence
I love how this world keeps on developing. I am enjoying the open borders of Spellbound and the people that are coming to visit. It was nice to see and read about the visitors from Starry Hollow.
Murder, family and love. Everything this story has. Enjoy!
I love how this world keeps on developing. I am enjoying the open borders of Spellbound and the people that are coming to visit. It was nice to see and read about the visitors from Starry Hollow.
Murder, family and love. Everything this story has. Enjoy!
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