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Havenwood Cozy Mystery #1-3
The Havenwood Collection Books 1-3
Discover why readers have fallen in love with Havenwood. A small town where every bookshop has a secret, every cup of tea hides a story, and every mystery comes with a touch of magic.
When Harper Sullivan inherits her great-granny’s enchanted bookshop—and a snarky rabbit familiar—she discovers that running a magical shop sometimes means solving supernatural crimes. Between ancient artifacts, enchanted baked goods, and bookish secrets, Havenwood is never quiet for long.
Included in this 3-book box set:
Book #1: The Mystery in the Margins
Harper Sullivan yearns for a place to call home, preferably with a delightful bakery nearby. When news arrives that she's inherited her great-grandmother's bookshop in the charming town of Havenwood, Harper eagerly seizes the chance. Unbeknownst to her, the quaint bookshop carries more than just shelves of stories—it harbors inherited mysteries and a touch of magical mayhem.
But instead of the cozy haven she envisioned, Harper finds herself entangled in inheritance drama, a surprising cousin rivalry, and a daring book thief on the loose. Can she use her wits and witchy powers to untangle the mystery and safeguard her dreams from unraveling before they even begin?
Book #2: The Puzzle in the Pumpkin Patch
Pumpkin spice and everything nice? Not this Harvest Festival! As autumn leaves fall, new business owner, Harper Sullivan, plans for a calm first festival in her new home. Havenwood's magical town is buzzing with excitement, but Harper's tranquility is shattered when a mischievous magical prankster starts wreaking havoc, threatening to reveal Havenwood’s secrets to the world.
As the pranks escalate, Harper puts her amateur sleuthing skills to the test as she races against time to protect Havenwood’s magical allure from going public. With the highly anticipated Pumpkin Parade fast approaching, will she be able to unmask the perpetrator before they spill the town’s supernatural secrets or will the magical town cease to be a haven for Harper and those like her?
Book #3: The Secret of the Silver Serpent
'Tis the season for silver serpents, snowstorms, and surprises! Harper Sullivan is excited for her first Christmas Ball in the enchanting town of Havenwood. However, her magical holiday takes a mysterious turn when a priceless necklace disappears amidst the festivities. With holiday cheer at stake, Harper springs into action to help crack the case.
Teaming up with the spirited Isadora Silverthorne, Harper embarks on a winter wonderland quest in the middle of the largest snowstorm of the decade. But with time ticking away and the promise of a thaw on the horizon, the chance to recover the missing jewels is as fleeting as snow in the sun. Will they unveil the thief's identity, or will Havenwood's holiday sparkle be tarnished forever?
When Harper Sullivan inherits her great-granny’s enchanted bookshop—and a snarky rabbit familiar—she discovers that running a magical shop sometimes means solving supernatural crimes. Between ancient artifacts, enchanted baked goods, and bookish secrets, Havenwood is never quiet for long.
Included in this 3-book box set:
Book #1: The Mystery in the Margins
Harper Sullivan yearns for a place to call home, preferably with a delightful bakery nearby. When news arrives that she's inherited her great-grandmother's bookshop in the charming town of Havenwood, Harper eagerly seizes the chance. Unbeknownst to her, the quaint bookshop carries more than just shelves of stories—it harbors inherited mysteries and a touch of magical mayhem.
But instead of the cozy haven she envisioned, Harper finds herself entangled in inheritance drama, a surprising cousin rivalry, and a daring book thief on the loose. Can she use her wits and witchy powers to untangle the mystery and safeguard her dreams from unraveling before they even begin?
Book #2: The Puzzle in the Pumpkin Patch
Pumpkin spice and everything nice? Not this Harvest Festival! As autumn leaves fall, new business owner, Harper Sullivan, plans for a calm first festival in her new home. Havenwood's magical town is buzzing with excitement, but Harper's tranquility is shattered when a mischievous magical prankster starts wreaking havoc, threatening to reveal Havenwood’s secrets to the world.
As the pranks escalate, Harper puts her amateur sleuthing skills to the test as she races against time to protect Havenwood’s magical allure from going public. With the highly anticipated Pumpkin Parade fast approaching, will she be able to unmask the perpetrator before they spill the town’s supernatural secrets or will the magical town cease to be a haven for Harper and those like her?
Book #3: The Secret of the Silver Serpent
'Tis the season for silver serpents, snowstorms, and surprises! Harper Sullivan is excited for her first Christmas Ball in the enchanting town of Havenwood. However, her magical holiday takes a mysterious turn when a priceless necklace disappears amidst the festivities. With holiday cheer at stake, Harper springs into action to help crack the case.
Teaming up with the spirited Isadora Silverthorne, Harper embarks on a winter wonderland quest in the middle of the largest snowstorm of the decade. But with time ticking away and the promise of a thaw on the horizon, the chance to recover the missing jewels is as fleeting as snow in the sun. Will they unveil the thief's identity, or will Havenwood's holiday sparkle be tarnished forever?
- GenresCozy Mystery
1012 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 30, 2025
About the author
L.L. Gray
29 books118 followersL.L. Gray writes captivating, fast-paced fantasy full of wit, warmth, and magic. Her books transport readers to charming, cozy worlds brimming with lovable characters and whimsical adventures. A lifelong enthusiast of fantasy and myths, L.L. Gray blends humor and heart, inviting readers to escape into her spellbinding stories that feel like home—cozy, magical, and impossible to put down.
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February 2, 2026
Normally, I do not write reviews. However, this package was so much fun to read. I had previously read the first book, but enjoyed reading it a second time. I loved all of the romantic developments, and I love seeing the growth in Harper.
I love reading, paranormal, cozy, but sometimes the authors use incorrect grammar, and have poor editing. This is totally not the case with reading books by LL Gray.
The characters are delightful in all three books, and spell books, the bookstore could be one of the best characters! I do wish that we could’ve seen more of Thyme in some of these books because Harper did question where Thyme went in the winter. Also, how’s our little dragon friend doing? I hope that some of these lovely characters will be incorporated into some of the books in the next set.
I love reading, paranormal, cozy, but sometimes the authors use incorrect grammar, and have poor editing. This is totally not the case with reading books by LL Gray.
The characters are delightful in all three books, and spell books, the bookstore could be one of the best characters! I do wish that we could’ve seen more of Thyme in some of these books because Harper did question where Thyme went in the winter. Also, how’s our little dragon friend doing? I hope that some of these lovely characters will be incorporated into some of the books in the next set.
December 4, 2025
By the hoppy haunches of Thumper the Loud is this series GOOD! This series revolves around a young woman, Harper, who inherits, kind of, her great granny's bookstore, in a quaint town called Havenwood. Kind of, because, well, granny added a twist to her will, so there was quite the scramble for ownership. And that's only book 1....the mystery, the need to solve whatever is "off", escalates with each book. She inherits more than she bargained for, Luna, her grandma's familiar, comes as part of the deal. She is a comical little rabbit, you know, the hopping kind...! Oh glory do I love Luna's mouth! What a snarky, sassy familiar she is! I was chuckling the moment she started talking. Plus she has Gideon the gargoyle and Mr Wigglesworth, a rather large kitty cat, and we even got a cutes teeny tiny dragon! Just loved them all!
Harper is so likeable, so genuine and kind hearted. I loved her resourcefulness, anI loved how she became a miniature sleuth, weighing all the pros and cons on her suspects, and heck does she accumulate a list! Her inner musings are often hilarious, especially as she notches up her list of suspects. She gathers friends and loyalty, effortlessly, and the odd "enemy" or two. I loved how she opened her heart to Havenwood, to Spellbooks, to her friends. There was tonnes of intrigue, and a load of confusion for Harper, from her almost romantic interlude to her feelings for Gabriel But, she's finally getting her groove, she's finally settling in as a fully fledged member of society.
The author did a magnificent job in each book, keeping the perpetrators hidden, whether they were thieves or murderers. So well hidden and so well played by the author, I was kept guessing throughout!
Each book upped the ante, each book added another mystery to solve, each book saw Harper "grow" into herself. From witches to rabbits, to gargoyles, to vampires, to centaurs, can it get more fun than this? Yet it does, a whole lot more fun! This author has given a delightfully cozy, delightfully easy read a sprinkle of magic! This magic translated into my smiling face almost throughout, the hidden sleuth in ME was awoken and I got a wonderful few hours of enchanted pleasure.
I honestly love Ms Gray's different approach to magic, her characters who are well defined, the dialogue which is quick, her moving the plot along so easily. Her lively account of a very lively magical town that needs to stay off the radar. This really was a wonderful fun read, so cozy and sweet and exciting and compelling and humorous and romantic...in the guise of Gabriel. He might be the son of a very intimidating Vivienne Silverstone, but he's all sweetness and goodness and yumminess rolled into one. Talking about yummy, my word, the references to food made by Honey, mum to Harper's bff Bella, had me drooling. And hungry, I found I just HAD to snack while reading these...
But there you have it, Ms Gray has me cheering and booing and oooing over the supposedly good guys and the supposedly baddies, enjoying every one of them equally. Cosy, cute, mysterious, romantic interludes, all in a book that commanded my attention and sure as heck got it!
Harper is so likeable, so genuine and kind hearted. I loved her resourcefulness, anI loved how she became a miniature sleuth, weighing all the pros and cons on her suspects, and heck does she accumulate a list! Her inner musings are often hilarious, especially as she notches up her list of suspects. She gathers friends and loyalty, effortlessly, and the odd "enemy" or two. I loved how she opened her heart to Havenwood, to Spellbooks, to her friends. There was tonnes of intrigue, and a load of confusion for Harper, from her almost romantic interlude to her feelings for Gabriel But, she's finally getting her groove, she's finally settling in as a fully fledged member of society.
The author did a magnificent job in each book, keeping the perpetrators hidden, whether they were thieves or murderers. So well hidden and so well played by the author, I was kept guessing throughout!
Each book upped the ante, each book added another mystery to solve, each book saw Harper "grow" into herself. From witches to rabbits, to gargoyles, to vampires, to centaurs, can it get more fun than this? Yet it does, a whole lot more fun! This author has given a delightfully cozy, delightfully easy read a sprinkle of magic! This magic translated into my smiling face almost throughout, the hidden sleuth in ME was awoken and I got a wonderful few hours of enchanted pleasure.
I honestly love Ms Gray's different approach to magic, her characters who are well defined, the dialogue which is quick, her moving the plot along so easily. Her lively account of a very lively magical town that needs to stay off the radar. This really was a wonderful fun read, so cozy and sweet and exciting and compelling and humorous and romantic...in the guise of Gabriel. He might be the son of a very intimidating Vivienne Silverstone, but he's all sweetness and goodness and yumminess rolled into one. Talking about yummy, my word, the references to food made by Honey, mum to Harper's bff Bella, had me drooling. And hungry, I found I just HAD to snack while reading these...
But there you have it, Ms Gray has me cheering and booing and oooing over the supposedly good guys and the supposedly baddies, enjoying every one of them equally. Cosy, cute, mysterious, romantic interludes, all in a book that commanded my attention and sure as heck got it!
July 7, 2026
Mystery in the Margins
Harper got news of her great grandmothers passing and headed to Havenwood with full plans to run her great grandmothers book store. She figured she would be all set, since there was an apartment above the store. But life tosses unexpected circumstances in Harper's way. At the lawyers office she meets for the first time a second cousin, who is included in the will. There is one stipulation. The two of them each need to come up with a plan how they would run the store. The lawyer will pick the winner and that is who will get the shop and the apartment. There was a break in and stolen valuable books, so Harper goes investigating the break in. The cousin is a very shady character. Was he involved in the theft? Were the competing book store owners involved in the theft? Is the lawyer in co-hoots with the cousin? A definite page turner with twists and turns.
The Puzzle in the Pumpkin Patch
Harper sets out to uncover who is playing pranks and discovering what or who is causing fires around town. She uncovers the mischievous imps who are causing mayhem with their funny pranks. It is a busy time, Halloween bringing more people into town, almost revealing Havenwoods magic secret. This is a laugh out loud great book. The only thing is, are these cute imps responsible for the fires happening around town?
The Secret of the Silver Serpent
At the Christmas Ball, Thieves tried to steal the jewels that were provided for the guests of the ball. The Silver Serpent was one of the magical powered pieces of jewelry that was available to the guests. Harper was given the Silver Serpent to wear. It enhanced one of her powers affinity of metal. She was the only one to thwart the theft of her necklace, thanks to her powers. She tells her friends aunt and mother of the alarm. The mother is able to keep control of the guests. Because Harper can hold onto the Serpent they discuss kidnapping her. Who's attempt will be stopped? With a weather witch at the ball, things get a little chilly!
Harper got news of her great grandmothers passing and headed to Havenwood with full plans to run her great grandmothers book store. She figured she would be all set, since there was an apartment above the store. But life tosses unexpected circumstances in Harper's way. At the lawyers office she meets for the first time a second cousin, who is included in the will. There is one stipulation. The two of them each need to come up with a plan how they would run the store. The lawyer will pick the winner and that is who will get the shop and the apartment. There was a break in and stolen valuable books, so Harper goes investigating the break in. The cousin is a very shady character. Was he involved in the theft? Were the competing book store owners involved in the theft? Is the lawyer in co-hoots with the cousin? A definite page turner with twists and turns.
The Puzzle in the Pumpkin Patch
Harper sets out to uncover who is playing pranks and discovering what or who is causing fires around town. She uncovers the mischievous imps who are causing mayhem with their funny pranks. It is a busy time, Halloween bringing more people into town, almost revealing Havenwoods magic secret. This is a laugh out loud great book. The only thing is, are these cute imps responsible for the fires happening around town?
The Secret of the Silver Serpent
At the Christmas Ball, Thieves tried to steal the jewels that were provided for the guests of the ball. The Silver Serpent was one of the magical powered pieces of jewelry that was available to the guests. Harper was given the Silver Serpent to wear. It enhanced one of her powers affinity of metal. She was the only one to thwart the theft of her necklace, thanks to her powers. She tells her friends aunt and mother of the alarm. The mother is able to keep control of the guests. Because Harper can hold onto the Serpent they discuss kidnapping her. Who's attempt will be stopped? With a weather witch at the ball, things get a little chilly!
January 18, 2026
The Mystery in the Margins - Harper Sullivan returns to Havenwood thinking she is inheriting her grandmother’s bookstore. Harper is a recent college graduate who has grown up as a military brat. She has a few treasured memories of time with her Grandmother Bea. But much to Harper’s surprise she is in a competition to earn the bookshop with an unknown cousin. Havenwood isn’t your usual small town. It’s a haven for magicals who are able to live a more normal life where the magic is hidden from the average person. I really loved this story and am looking forward to reading more.
The Puzzle in the Pumpkin Patch - Welcome back to Havenwood where magicals live. Halloween is here and celebrations are happening almost daily. Harper is getting settled into her bookstore. While searching in the attic for Halloween decorations, she finds a box of little statues. A dragon, a few imps, a witch and more. The next thing she knows that cute little dragon is winking at her and causing small fires which is a real hazard in a bookstore. Then the city is having fires and pranks right and left. Is this cute dragon, Ignatius responsible? Don’t miss this book.
The Secret of the Silver Serpent - Harper is excited to attend her first Christmas Ball at the Silverthorne mansion. It’s an invitation only event but Isadora is also paying for the gown. The gown is designed just for Harper, Bella is also being gifted a gown. The threesome spends an enjoyable time with designs and fittings. The ball is over the top; however, security is on the alert for a jewelry robbery which has taken place at other large events. As darkness fall in the room, screaming begins. The thief has hit and the Silverthornes and Harper must solve this theft.
The Puzzle in the Pumpkin Patch - Welcome back to Havenwood where magicals live. Halloween is here and celebrations are happening almost daily. Harper is getting settled into her bookstore. While searching in the attic for Halloween decorations, she finds a box of little statues. A dragon, a few imps, a witch and more. The next thing she knows that cute little dragon is winking at her and causing small fires which is a real hazard in a bookstore. Then the city is having fires and pranks right and left. Is this cute dragon, Ignatius responsible? Don’t miss this book.
The Secret of the Silver Serpent - Harper is excited to attend her first Christmas Ball at the Silverthorne mansion. It’s an invitation only event but Isadora is also paying for the gown. The gown is designed just for Harper, Bella is also being gifted a gown. The threesome spends an enjoyable time with designs and fittings. The ball is over the top; however, security is on the alert for a jewelry robbery which has taken place at other large events. As darkness fall in the room, screaming begins. The thief has hit and the Silverthornes and Harper must solve this theft.
January 27, 2026
Ahhh, what I would expect
Now Harper is what you would expect from a budding sleuth. When her great grandmother passes away, she returns to Havenwood to claim her inheritance. Little does she know, but it isn't as simple as that. Upon arriving, she finds herself part of a mystery. The bookstore was broken into and rare books stolen. Hoping to secure her inheritance, she sets out to solve the mystery and catch the thief.
In book two, things are starting to settle down when Harper finds herself again pulled into a new mystery. Harmless but impact ful pranks that could expose magic to non-magicals. Halloween and the harvest festival means many tourists and the eye of the most powerful mage are tuned in which means she'll do anything she can to solve this one quickly.
The last one finds her at her first Christmas ball, where a jewelry heist leads to her most dangerous mystery yet. Harper isn't perfect and it shows. She's suspicious and tends to see everyone as a suspect, and gets things wrong. Sometimes it takes a village but you can feel that she working hard to think through the clues and stumbles, but she gets to the right conclusion.
Now Harper is what you would expect from a budding sleuth. When her great grandmother passes away, she returns to Havenwood to claim her inheritance. Little does she know, but it isn't as simple as that. Upon arriving, she finds herself part of a mystery. The bookstore was broken into and rare books stolen. Hoping to secure her inheritance, she sets out to solve the mystery and catch the thief.
In book two, things are starting to settle down when Harper finds herself again pulled into a new mystery. Harmless but impact ful pranks that could expose magic to non-magicals. Halloween and the harvest festival means many tourists and the eye of the most powerful mage are tuned in which means she'll do anything she can to solve this one quickly.
The last one finds her at her first Christmas ball, where a jewelry heist leads to her most dangerous mystery yet. Harper isn't perfect and it shows. She's suspicious and tends to see everyone as a suspect, and gets things wrong. Sometimes it takes a village but you can feel that she working hard to think through the clues and stumbles, but she gets to the right conclusion.
June 18, 2026
Harper is a great character, she has her flaws but she is so genuine. She may not have flashy magic and actually that's quite refreshing, along with most folks in this town. Only a few have powerful magic and even then they have limits.
The three stories in this collection are a great introduction to this cozy world of Havenwood. We have a mystery in each one and Harper does her best to solve them, usually getting into trouble! Sometimes I get to the answer a smidgen before Harper, but not always! Her collection of friends grow from book to book and she is really establishing herself into Havenwood. There is also a wonderful collection of side characters and various animal-like companions! I look forward to reading the following books in the series.
The three stories in this collection are a great introduction to this cozy world of Havenwood. We have a mystery in each one and Harper does her best to solve them, usually getting into trouble! Sometimes I get to the answer a smidgen before Harper, but not always! Her collection of friends grow from book to book and she is really establishing herself into Havenwood. There is also a wonderful collection of side characters and various animal-like companions! I look forward to reading the following books in the series.
January 17, 2026
What a fantastic series!
This series is so delightful! We have a young woman who luckily, inherits a bookstore from her grandmother, along with a very snarky bunny familiar. I had so much fun reading this series watching as Harper becomes more and more a part of the Havenwood community and solves mysteries along the way. The stories are all very well written and just pulled me in from the very beginning and did not let go due to the wonderful plots with twists and turns.
This series is so delightful! We have a young woman who luckily, inherits a bookstore from her grandmother, along with a very snarky bunny familiar. I had so much fun reading this series watching as Harper becomes more and more a part of the Havenwood community and solves mysteries along the way. The stories are all very well written and just pulled me in from the very beginning and did not let go due to the wonderful plots with twists and turns.
March 11, 2026
This is such a fun read and I honestly want more! It made me want to move to Havenwood just so I could be friends with this bunch! I love Luna most of all even though she’s bossy and grumpy. I couldn’t put the books down once I started and it made me procrastinate with stuff I had to do. Will definitely read more about Harper’s adventures because she reminded me of myself, always attracting trouble!
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November 12, 2025
Hooray for Havenwood
This 3 box set gives a nice start on Harper’s story from the time her great grandmother (who is a witch) dies. Through her trials, tribulations, romances?, and mishaps, Harper grows beautifully as a resident of Havenwood with all that entails. Her sidekicks and friends are with her all along the way, encouraging and scolding her as times dictate.
This 3 box set gives a nice start on Harper’s story from the time her great grandmother (who is a witch) dies. Through her trials, tribulations, romances?, and mishaps, Harper grows beautifully as a resident of Havenwood with all that entails. Her sidekicks and friends are with her all along the way, encouraging and scolding her as times dictate.
November 24, 2025
This was an easy read. Fairly paced story with dynamic characters.
I genuinely enjoyed this introduction to Havenwood. The charactes are well developed and relatable.
The pacing of each story well defined.
The storylines were intriguing and entertaining without unnecessary fluff.
I genuinely enjoyed this introduction to Havenwood. The charactes are well developed and relatable.
The pacing of each story well defined.
The storylines were intriguing and entertaining without unnecessary fluff.
December 2, 2025
Enjoyable e book cozy bundle
All of the 1st three books in this bundle are fun. I liked the characters. I liked the plots. We have paranormal. We have a really big Maine Coon kitty. A talking rabbit. An intelligent building. A gargoyle. Mild romance. Friendships. A dead great granny. And an inheritance of a magickical bookstore. What more could you want?
All of the 1st three books in this bundle are fun. I liked the characters. I liked the plots. We have paranormal. We have a really big Maine Coon kitty. A talking rabbit. An intelligent building. A gargoyle. Mild romance. Friendships. A dead great granny. And an inheritance of a magickical bookstore. What more could you want?
January 18, 2026
I originally started this series at book 4 but loved it so much went back and read these 3. It is a great cosy mystery series with the central figure, Harper, taking you on a journey through her new life in Havenwood. There is great supporting characters, some magical, some not. A small town community that has a lot going on in it.
January 21, 2026
cosy life
I can tell you how good these books are for you , if you want to chill, regroup, hunker down or just want a great read get this box set to start you off I know you will want to get all the havenwood series the characters are my best book friends and every storyline is a delight a huge 5 stars
I can tell you how good these books are for you , if you want to chill, regroup, hunker down or just want a great read get this box set to start you off I know you will want to get all the havenwood series the characters are my best book friends and every storyline is a delight a huge 5 stars
March 30, 2026
New life
A witch who got a book shop
Ad ventures along the way!
Communication is key!
Now has friends!
Who knows what is next! Building that has feelings on my! Rat
rabbit that talks!
A witch who got a book shop
Ad ventures along the way!
Communication is key!
Now has friends!
Who knows what is next! Building that has feelings on my! Rat
rabbit that talks!
November 12, 2025
This is a fabulous and fun read! I loved it!
December 1, 2025
we all need a little magic
A lovely read on a cold gloomy evening. Magic, humour and romance, what more could you want in a book?
A lovely read on a cold gloomy evening. Magic, humour and romance, what more could you want in a book?
December 10, 2025
A delightful series. I've reviewed each separately. Don't miss out on these cosy mysteries
January 19, 2026
Please see individual stories for review.
February 24, 2026
Havenwood 1-3
This is the first book and it is very entertaining. Good characters and good animals. A little bit of romance in the back story.
This is the first book and it is very entertaining. Good characters and good animals. A little bit of romance in the back story.
May 11, 2026
A very fun series to read. Interesting characters that are intelligent and fun. Great stories and mysteries.
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