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The Witches of Holiday Hills Cozy Mystery #28
It Takes Two Witches
The town fashion diva looks like something the cat dragged in, but murder will do that to a vampire.
I thought the biggest drama this week would be finishing my next book and dealing with Cooper’s ongoing protest over his vet-required diet. But then Bianca’s long-lost cousin—the vampire who’d somehow managed to become everyone’s favorite in just six months—wound up on a slab and he wasn’t coming back from the dead this time.
Now Bianca, usually all high heels and sharp opinions, is unraveling fast. She’s mascara-streaked, wearing sweats (!!), and snapping at everyone. Honestly, she’s beginning to look like a stranger who wandered into town without a stylist.
So here we are—Stella, her pup familiar, Pony, and me, with Cooper’s nonstop complaining about starving, trying to figure out why anyone would want the most charming vampire in Holiday Hills dead. The problem? We don’t have a single clue. Just a lot of questions, a whole lot of shadows, and one grieving friend who needs us to pull it together.
I thought the biggest drama this week would be finishing my next book and dealing with Cooper’s ongoing protest over his vet-required diet. But then Bianca’s long-lost cousin—the vampire who’d somehow managed to become everyone’s favorite in just six months—wound up on a slab and he wasn’t coming back from the dead this time.
Now Bianca, usually all high heels and sharp opinions, is unraveling fast. She’s mascara-streaked, wearing sweats (!!), and snapping at everyone. Honestly, she’s beginning to look like a stranger who wandered into town without a stylist.
So here we are—Stella, her pup familiar, Pony, and me, with Cooper’s nonstop complaining about starving, trying to figure out why anyone would want the most charming vampire in Holiday Hills dead. The problem? We don’t have a single clue. Just a lot of questions, a whole lot of shadows, and one grieving friend who needs us to pull it together.
166 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 31, 2025
About the author
Carolyn Ridder Aspenson
155 books550 followersUSA Today Bestselling Author Carolyn Ridder Aspenson writes cozy mysteries, thrillers, and paranormal women's fiction featuring strong female leads. Her stories shine through her dialogue, which readers have praised for being realistic and compelling.
A multiple number one bestseller on Amazon, her first novel, Unfinished Business, was a five-star Reader's Favorite, a Rone Award finalist, as well as a number one bestseller on both Amazon and Barnes and Noble. In 2021, she introduced readers to detective Rachel Ryder in Damaging Secrets, also a number one bestseller on Amazon. Overkill, the third book in the Rachel Ryder series, was one of Thrillerfix’s best thrillers of 2021.Reviews have praised her work as ‘compelling, and intense,’ and ‘read through the night, edge of your seat thrillers. Carolyn’s most recent Rachel Ryder novel, Deadly Means, has been submitted for an Edgar Award by her publisher, Severn River Publishing.
Prior to publishing, she worked as a journalist in the suburbs of Atlanta where her work appeared in multiple newspapers and magazines. She wrote a monthly featured column in Northside Woman magazine.
Writing is only one of Carolyn's passions. She is an avid dog lover and currently spoils an American Staffordshire terrier boxer mix. She lives in the mountains of North Georgia as an empty nester (who misses her kids terribly but loves having a lower grocery bill) with her husband, a cantankerous cat, and her very spoiled pup.
Connect with Carolyn via carolyn@carolynridderaspenson.com
A multiple number one bestseller on Amazon, her first novel, Unfinished Business, was a five-star Reader's Favorite, a Rone Award finalist, as well as a number one bestseller on both Amazon and Barnes and Noble. In 2021, she introduced readers to detective Rachel Ryder in Damaging Secrets, also a number one bestseller on Amazon. Overkill, the third book in the Rachel Ryder series, was one of Thrillerfix’s best thrillers of 2021.Reviews have praised her work as ‘compelling, and intense,’ and ‘read through the night, edge of your seat thrillers. Carolyn’s most recent Rachel Ryder novel, Deadly Means, has been submitted for an Edgar Award by her publisher, Severn River Publishing.
Prior to publishing, she worked as a journalist in the suburbs of Atlanta where her work appeared in multiple newspapers and magazines. She wrote a monthly featured column in Northside Woman magazine.
Writing is only one of Carolyn's passions. She is an avid dog lover and currently spoils an American Staffordshire terrier boxer mix. She lives in the mountains of North Georgia as an empty nester (who misses her kids terribly but loves having a lower grocery bill) with her husband, a cantankerous cat, and her very spoiled pup.
Connect with Carolyn via carolyn@carolynridderaspenson.com
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March 4, 2026
Does Holiday Hills continue to be a hotbed of murder, mayhem and magical intrigue? You bet it does! And this time it’ll take two witches (and their familiars) to unmask the culprit! This series is fantastic! It’s so imaginative - filled with sassy dialogue, humor, friendship and characters you just gotta love!
January 1, 2026
Abby thought life had slowed down. She just needs to finish her book and keep Cooper on his diet. That’s a tough job as Cooper knows how to magic his own treats. When Abby discovers Bianca’s cousin staked to death on the street, she has to find the murderer. But this search will take the help of Stella to prevent another staking.
February 1, 2026
When Bianca’s cousin is found murdered, Abby and her team of magical sleuths must track down the killer. A richly imaginative plot, well-developed characters and plenty of twists make this one hard to put down. Highly recommended! I enjoyed this book and am looking forward to the next in the series. I received a complimentary copy of this book and chose to write a voluntary, unbiased review.
January 9, 2026
It takes Two Witches: The Witches of Holiday Hills Cozy mysteries book 28
Great characters and a mix of many magicals. A Vampire is murdered permanently and Stella and Abby start investigatimg. Many surprises in this one.
Great characters and a mix of many magicals. A Vampire is murdered permanently and Stella and Abby start investigatimg. Many surprises in this one.
January 6, 2026
It Takes Two Witches is a fantastic fantasy cozy mystery. It is so fun and engaging. The mystery has many twists and surprises to keep you guessing until the very end. I really enjoyed this book.
April 13, 2026
Her books always hit a great read every time.
Even when her book starts to get a bit boring. I can find it gets better in just a chapter. The characters are always interesting.
Even when her book starts to get a bit boring. I can find it gets better in just a chapter. The characters are always interesting.
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