The Starlight Witch: Witches of New York, Book 1

by Kim Richardson, Annalyse McCoy (Narrator)

Finding my husband in bed with another woman was not how I planned to start my day.

Or homeless the next minute. And broke.

So, when a job comes my way from The Twilight Hotel—a paranormal hotel in midtown Manhattan that serves as a sanctuary and residence—I take it.

Cue in tattooed, sexy as sin, grumpy restaurant owner Valen who can’t do drama or high-maintenance women. The problem? He’s cruel and dangerous.

And he’s hiding something.

Rumors arise of a dark spell that would mean the hotel's closure, and I don’t know who I can trust. Do I have what it takes to fight this new evil? We’ll see.

Brace yourselves. It’s going to be a bumpy ride.

The Starlight Witch is perfect for fans of urban fantasy, mystery, slow-burn romance, and humor. Get ready for this heart-pounding and laugh-out-loud magical adventure!

Genres: Urban Fantasy, Mystery

Audible Audio

Published February 6, 2023

About the author

Kim Richardson is the award-winning author of the bestselling SOUL GUARDIANS series. She lives in the eastern part of Canada with her husband, two dogs and a very old cat. She is the author of the SOUL GUARDIANS series, the MYSTICS series, and the DIVIDED REALMS series. Kim's books are available in print editions, and translations are available in over 7 languages.

Reviews

[A Voracious Reader (a.k.a. Carol) · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5
Book source ~ Purchased at Chirp

Ok, so I know it’s been several months (like, 8?) since I finished this, but I still remember the meat of the story. Which is pretty good, right? The beginning is great and that one scene with her soon-to-be-ex is hilarious. Then Leana lands another job, one more suited to her witchy nature. However, her new job/home is having a tiny problem. Ok, not tiny. It’s a murder problem and she’s not having any luck discovering the murderer.

This story and these characters are enough for me to consider the second book. The magic is interesting and the setting unique. Overall, it entertains, but it’s not a “holy shit” book. Well, maybe some revelations there toward the end make it so, but otherwise it’s just a nice easy escape from the real world. Leana does some stupid shit, but secondary characters are great found family. I’m curious about book 2 so I may pick it up some day.

[Artemis Cienfuegos · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a fun magic detective story. I liked the world building and the characters. Normally, I look for more romance, but I still found it. Very fun.

[Élizabeth Brière · Rating 3 out of 5]

⭐️3.6⭐️ lecture facile, pas tant d'action mais un univers le fun!! Je sais pas encore si je vais lire les autres à suivre ;)

[debturk1970_bookvibes · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Starlight Witch: Witches of New York, Book 1
By: Kim Richardson
Audiobook 🎧
Narrated by: Annalyse McCoy
Length: 7 hrs and 29 mins

I thought the narrator did a great job. Her characters voices were easy to distinguish, and her cadence was pleasant!⭐️

This was my 2nd listen to this book. My first read was done using immersive reading.

I still don't feel compelled to continue the series, sadly.

Debbie, 1970, UK

[V Brown LetsBeRealBooks · Rating 4 out of 5]

The starlight Witch mystery
The story was clean and fresh. This paranormal mystery was truly a cute story! The story kept you guessing. The enemies-to-friends banter was great! I truly loved the revenge on the husband! I know I'm leaving this a little vague but I don't want to give away anything! This was definitely a story worth reading!

[Scott Shjefte · Rating 4 out of 5]

A recluse witch gains her independence and finds a notch as a 'Merlin'. Lots of imagination in character creation. Kindle book purchased on Sep 25, 2025, for free from Amazon. Read using Alexa audio application.