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Batter and Broomsticks: A Sugar Shack Witch Mystery
Nothing says “small-town journalism” like stumbling over a corpse.
The magic from the amplification stones is gone, and we have no idea where to find it, but by a stroke of luck, we meet a fairy who might.
Unfortunately, she’s got a problem of her own. The deal is simple we shut down the thief who’s been stealing botanicals from the fairy's sacred grove, and she’ll tell us what she knows.
Simple enough. Orion has his shiny Arcane Order badge, after all. Stopping a small-time plant thief should be all in a day’s work, with maybe enough time to spare for a late lunch at Whimzee’s.
But when we go to issue the official warning and retrieve the stolen goods, we walk into a crime scene.
Now we’re stuck solving a murder to honor our end of the bargain. But the deeper we dig, the more suspects we find.
The clock is ticking, the fairies are growing impatient, and we’re running out of time to get answers.
To catch a pair of thieves, first we’ll have to catch a killer.
Rosella and Orion's magical adventures continue in the fifth, full-length novel of the Sugar Shack Witch Mysteries series.
The magic from the amplification stones is gone, and we have no idea where to find it, but by a stroke of luck, we meet a fairy who might.
Unfortunately, she’s got a problem of her own. The deal is simple we shut down the thief who’s been stealing botanicals from the fairy's sacred grove, and she’ll tell us what she knows.
Simple enough. Orion has his shiny Arcane Order badge, after all. Stopping a small-time plant thief should be all in a day’s work, with maybe enough time to spare for a late lunch at Whimzee’s.
But when we go to issue the official warning and retrieve the stolen goods, we walk into a crime scene.
Now we’re stuck solving a murder to honor our end of the bargain. But the deeper we dig, the more suspects we find.
The clock is ticking, the fairies are growing impatient, and we’re running out of time to get answers.
To catch a pair of thieves, first we’ll have to catch a killer.
Rosella and Orion's magical adventures continue in the fifth, full-length novel of the Sugar Shack Witch Mysteries series.
216 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 24, 2026
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March 23, 2026
Hunting for Pixies
Rosella and Orion are getting no where with the stones. Until a pixie promises information if they help. Turns out, someone has been stealing protected herbs from the forest and kidnapping pixies. When they track him down, he's dead.
Now they have to find where the pixies have gone. And help catch the killer. But the closer they get to finding answers, the more murky things seem.
And there are big life changes on the horizon that Rosella isnt sure she's ready for yet.
Another fun sugar shack mystery!
Rosella and Orion are getting no where with the stones. Until a pixie promises information if they help. Turns out, someone has been stealing protected herbs from the forest and kidnapping pixies. When they track him down, he's dead.
Now they have to find where the pixies have gone. And help catch the killer. But the closer they get to finding answers, the more murky things seem.
And there are big life changes on the horizon that Rosella isnt sure she's ready for yet.
Another fun sugar shack mystery!
February 27, 2026
Batter and Broomsticks is Book 9 in the Sugar Shack Witch Mystery series by Danielle Garrett.
I am so excited to be back in Winterspell!
Roselle and Orion are back, and they are dealing with multiple mysteries. There is a murder that may tie back to the missing pixies.
Warden Quinton is getting impatient with lack of results and Ella and Orion need to kick it into gear before they get kicked off the case.
I really loved this mystery. The characters are fantastic, human and animal.
Highly recommend!
I am so excited to be back in Winterspell!
Roselle and Orion are back, and they are dealing with multiple mysteries. There is a murder that may tie back to the missing pixies.
Warden Quinton is getting impatient with lack of results and Ella and Orion need to kick it into gear before they get kicked off the case.
I really loved this mystery. The characters are fantastic, human and animal.
Highly recommend!
February 27, 2026
Pixie Problems
Roselle and Orion are back! Winterspell is starting to see the summer rush of tourists. When a murder connected to missing pixies is discovered, more than one person had it out for the victim. The ex-wife, the employee not paid or someone unknown? The trail twists and turns but it could lead to the missing pixies and the murderer. Orion and Ella have to solve this before Warden Quinton takes them off the case.
Roselle and Orion are back! Winterspell is starting to see the summer rush of tourists. When a murder connected to missing pixies is discovered, more than one person had it out for the victim. The ex-wife, the employee not paid or someone unknown? The trail twists and turns but it could lead to the missing pixies and the murderer. Orion and Ella have to solve this before Warden Quinton takes them off the case.
March 12, 2026
Another great piece of detection by Rosella and Orion
The idea of being able to speak to animals would make this book a winner anyway. But it's a great story with the "villan" being someone I didn't expect at all. Add in fairies and pixies, magic - well it's a winner. I'm looking forward to the next book due later this year.
The idea of being able to speak to animals would make this book a winner anyway. But it's a great story with the "villan" being someone I didn't expect at all. Add in fairies and pixies, magic - well it's a winner. I'm looking forward to the next book due later this year.
March 14, 2026
Another exciting read!
Danielle Garrett has done it again! This book does not disappoint. Ella has come into her own and Orion is her perfect balance. There's humor, heart, and mystery! I can't wait for the next one to see what these two get up to next. Ella has some decisions to make and I want to see what she decides!
Danielle Garrett has done it again! This book does not disappoint. Ella has come into her own and Orion is her perfect balance. There's humor, heart, and mystery! I can't wait for the next one to see what these two get up to next. Ella has some decisions to make and I want to see what she decides!
March 3, 2026
Another great book in this series. Its so cozy and fun. With just a bit of life lessons thrown in. Rosella and Orion are so cute. They are a perfect fit. I cant wait to read more about them. I want the next book soon.
February 28, 2026
This was just ok. I was a bit bored in the middle, and the story wasn’t very compelling.
March 1, 2026
Rosella is back!
Another great book by Danielle. Ella and Orion make a fab team solving crimes in Winterspell.
If you have not read this series, I would highly recommend it.
Another great book by Danielle. Ella and Orion make a fab team solving crimes in Winterspell.
If you have not read this series, I would highly recommend it.
March 15, 2026
I really enjoy this series and this author, but this one just missed the mark for me. Looking forward to the next one.
March 16, 2026
Interesting read
This was an interesting storyline. I enjoy Rose!la and Orion although I'm not exactly sure of the status of their relationship..
This was an interesting storyline. I enjoy Rose!la and Orion although I'm not exactly sure of the status of their relationship..
March 23, 2026
4.5 stars! so glad to be back in winterspell in this series! can't wait for the next one!
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