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Bookmarks and Broomsticks #4
Curses Between the Covers
Fable Pierce thought surviving her first brush with Thornbroom Hollow’s magic meant she’d earned a little breathing room.
She should have known better.
The magical bookshop has accepted her. The books are listening. The town has begun to reveal its secrets. And Fable is finally starting to understand that her new role comes with more than strange deliveries, enchanted objects, and the occasional crisis that refuses to respect business hours.
But the mysteries in Thornbroom Hollow are only getting darker, and the Murks have made their intentions painfully clear. They want what Fable has and access to the magic tied to Bookmarks and Broomsticks. The Murks are no longer content to lurk in the shadows while Fable learns how much power has landed in her hands.
Fable realizes the danger isn’t coming only from the outside, and old, forgotten threats resurface from Thornbroom Hollow, just as Fable slowly begins to trust her new magic. It seems that someone close to the truth has been keeping secrets, and every answer she uncovers reveals more danger.
It doesn’t help that the police chief keeps showing up at exactly the wrong moments, which makes it impossible for Fable to decide whether he’s protecting Thornbroom Hollow, protecting her, or hiding behind his badge while the Murks make their move.
And she can't help but wonder, has she been trusting the wrong person all along?
Perfect for readers who love cozy fantasy mysteries, magical midlife heroines, enchanted bookshops, witchy small towns, slow-burn romantic tension, found family, and secrets with just enough bite to keep the pages turning.
She should have known better.
The magical bookshop has accepted her. The books are listening. The town has begun to reveal its secrets. And Fable is finally starting to understand that her new role comes with more than strange deliveries, enchanted objects, and the occasional crisis that refuses to respect business hours.
But the mysteries in Thornbroom Hollow are only getting darker, and the Murks have made their intentions painfully clear. They want what Fable has and access to the magic tied to Bookmarks and Broomsticks. The Murks are no longer content to lurk in the shadows while Fable learns how much power has landed in her hands.
Fable realizes the danger isn’t coming only from the outside, and old, forgotten threats resurface from Thornbroom Hollow, just as Fable slowly begins to trust her new magic. It seems that someone close to the truth has been keeping secrets, and every answer she uncovers reveals more danger.
It doesn’t help that the police chief keeps showing up at exactly the wrong moments, which makes it impossible for Fable to decide whether he’s protecting Thornbroom Hollow, protecting her, or hiding behind his badge while the Murks make their move.
And she can't help but wonder, has she been trusting the wrong person all along?
Perfect for readers who love cozy fantasy mysteries, magical midlife heroines, enchanted bookshops, witchy small towns, slow-burn romantic tension, found family, and secrets with just enough bite to keep the pages turning.
383 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 10, 2026
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September 16, 2026
Another fantastic book in this series. The author captures your attention right from the beginning and holds it all the way until the cliffhanger. If you like magical cozy mystery books this one is a must-read! Obviously I loved it!
September 21, 2026
This series has become a new favorite
I keep forgetting to leave reviews. Sorry D.K. Bolton or whoever you are! The series manages to keep secrets and mystery despite moving along swimmingly! So many questions? Like the characters, who have managed to not become one note. Sometimes in these types of books I forget names and who they are. Sometimes happens in these books too, but not excessively. Love them.
I keep forgetting to leave reviews. Sorry D.K. Bolton or whoever you are! The series manages to keep secrets and mystery despite moving along swimmingly! So many questions? Like the characters, who have managed to not become one note. Sometimes in these types of books I forget names and who they are. Sometimes happens in these books too, but not excessively. Love them.
October 4, 2026
Curses between the Covers
I've read all four books so far and loved each one. I can't wait for number five. Fable and Elliott dancing around each other with their feelings and each seems to hide things . Really great adventures with all the characters. I hope there are plenty more stories about Thornbloom Hollow.
I've read all four books so far and loved each one. I can't wait for number five. Fable and Elliott dancing around each other with their feelings and each seems to hide things . Really great adventures with all the characters. I hope there are plenty more stories about Thornbloom Hollow.
October 19, 2026
Fable is Wonderful
The books are great. I love Fables humor and her tenacity. Being someone who ended up being a stay at home mother, I can really relate to her confusion after her son leaves. I love that she is getting settled in so many ways in Curses Between the Covers. I love her new family...but we will see who wants her to fail
The books are great. I love Fables humor and her tenacity. Being someone who ended up being a stay at home mother, I can really relate to her confusion after her son leaves. I love that she is getting settled in so many ways in Curses Between the Covers. I love her new family...but we will see who wants her to fail
September 18, 2026
Exciting
Fable is coming into her own as Keeper, though Cantor and the Murks are out to force her to keep a bargain that isn’t hers.
Excitement, danger, adventure and the beginnings of love - this story has it all and is an absolutely worthwhile read
Fable is coming into her own as Keeper, though Cantor and the Murks are out to force her to keep a bargain that isn’t hers.
Excitement, danger, adventure and the beginnings of love - this story has it all and is an absolutely worthwhile read
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