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Witches of Pine Lake #1
Mountains and Magic
When social worker Amalie Holmes burns out on saving everyone else, the universe hands her an unexpected second chance: a free cottage in the mountains from a great-aunt she’s never met.
What could go wrong?
Turns out, the cottage comes with more than just a roof over her head. It comes with a family legacy she never asked for. Amalie is a witch. And not the cute, candles-and-crystals kind. The kind where lightning strikes when she loses her temper.
Just as she's wrapping her head around magical abilities that didn't come with an instruction manual, an eleven-year-old orphan is accused of murder. Amalie's social worker instincts won't let her walk away, even if it means digging into secrets the town buried for a reason. But the deeper she digs, the more someone seems determined to bury her, too.
With an attractive wizard detective who’s always in her way, a family she never asked for, and magic that seems determined to test her patience, Amalie’s realizing small-town life might be more dangerous than anything she left behind.
Welcome to Pine Lake, where the coffee’s strong, the storms are stronger, and witches don’t always play nice.
What could go wrong?
Turns out, the cottage comes with more than just a roof over her head. It comes with a family legacy she never asked for. Amalie is a witch. And not the cute, candles-and-crystals kind. The kind where lightning strikes when she loses her temper.
Just as she's wrapping her head around magical abilities that didn't come with an instruction manual, an eleven-year-old orphan is accused of murder. Amalie's social worker instincts won't let her walk away, even if it means digging into secrets the town buried for a reason. But the deeper she digs, the more someone seems determined to bury her, too.
With an attractive wizard detective who’s always in her way, a family she never asked for, and magic that seems determined to test her patience, Amalie’s realizing small-town life might be more dangerous than anything she left behind.
Welcome to Pine Lake, where the coffee’s strong, the storms are stronger, and witches don’t always play nice.
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About the author
Natalie Summers
10 books67 followersNatalie Summers writes paranormal cozy mysteries full of witty heroines, quirky side characters, and small towns with lots of drama. She can usually be found at home in her pyjamas, plotting (entirely fictional) magical murders while debating with her British husband over whether coffee or tea is the superior writing fuel. (It’s coffee. He’s wrong.)
For stress relief, Natalie enjoys watching true crime, reading cozy mysteries, crocheting things that are technically blankets, and jotting down notes for the thousands of stories she would need to clone herself to write. Why weren’t humans born with four hands?
For stress relief, Natalie enjoys watching true crime, reading cozy mysteries, crocheting things that are technically blankets, and jotting down notes for the thousands of stories she would need to clone herself to write. Why weren’t humans born with four hands?
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May 16, 2018
Complaints addressed first, then my review of the story......
Typo's, grammer, whole words either omitted and sometimes a complete sentence was either omitted or so incomplete that trying to decipher the meaning was a guessing game. This book needed a editor and a proofreader to do their jobs BEFORE RELEASE OF THE BOOK TO CUSTOMERS! I don't really expect the quality to be on them same level as I would when purchasing a hardback or paperback book from a bookstore however, it SHOULD BE ON THE SAME LEVEL if purchasing and downloading novels online is the wave of the future. I said I would never give up the pleasure of reading a book that I could not physically hold in my hands but running out of room for books in my house (closets, attic which doesn't even cover the bookshelves that I display my favorite author's that I collect) and being to impatient to wait for new releases to be at our local library in order to just borrow books made online (internet book stores and lending libraries) books a necessity for me. Now if the publishers, editors, agents (or more importantly the AUTHOR) would be as picky and professional about the quality of the books that are available for both purchasing or for borrowing (Kindle Unlimited Club)...this could/would be a "win-win" scenario for everyone.
As for the actual story: it was actually very entertaining and the characters were likeable! Even with all the work a reader must do to get to the story with all the editing distractions, I liked it enough to want to read the next book in the series. My rating reflects my irritation in the editing and not the story.
Typo's, grammer, whole words either omitted and sometimes a complete sentence was either omitted or so incomplete that trying to decipher the meaning was a guessing game. This book needed a editor and a proofreader to do their jobs BEFORE RELEASE OF THE BOOK TO CUSTOMERS! I don't really expect the quality to be on them same level as I would when purchasing a hardback or paperback book from a bookstore however, it SHOULD BE ON THE SAME LEVEL if purchasing and downloading novels online is the wave of the future. I said I would never give up the pleasure of reading a book that I could not physically hold in my hands but running out of room for books in my house (closets, attic which doesn't even cover the bookshelves that I display my favorite author's that I collect) and being to impatient to wait for new releases to be at our local library in order to just borrow books made online (internet book stores and lending libraries) books a necessity for me. Now if the publishers, editors, agents (or more importantly the AUTHOR) would be as picky and professional about the quality of the books that are available for both purchasing or for borrowing (Kindle Unlimited Club)...this could/would be a "win-win" scenario for everyone.
As for the actual story: it was actually very entertaining and the characters were likeable! Even with all the work a reader must do to get to the story with all the editing distractions, I liked it enough to want to read the next book in the series. My rating reflects my irritation in the editing and not the story.
June 21, 2018
Badly needs an editor
October 18, 2024
Nice little cozy read
December 25, 2019
I thought I was going to like this one, but in the end was pretty disappointed.
The writing is a notch up from the crappy paranormal cozy I read a couple days ago, but that doesn't say much considering the last one's author writes like she barely reads any books. This one is ok. But the book is rambling, there are scenes that suddenly transition into another scene rather suddenly, and it's also repetitive. I feel like she writes scenes in different order or something before stitching them together linearly, because there will be times where a character asks the MC something that the MC has ALREADY TOLD THEM previously. "Why do you care about Talyn so much?" is a question that was asked like twenty freaking times.
Also, I knew who was the killer as soon as the character was introduced.....
The writing is a notch up from the crappy paranormal cozy I read a couple days ago, but that doesn't say much considering the last one's author writes like she barely reads any books. This one is ok. But the book is rambling, there are scenes that suddenly transition into another scene rather suddenly, and it's also repetitive. I feel like she writes scenes in different order or something before stitching them together linearly, because there will be times where a character asks the MC something that the MC has ALREADY TOLD THEM previously. "Why do you care about Talyn so much?" is a question that was asked like twenty freaking times.
Also, I knew who was the killer as soon as the character was introduced.....
July 1, 2026
This was a funny buddy read and I enjoyed it with the guessing who the murderer was.
The amount of people and introductions along with the plot was quite intense to be able to follow along. I also felt like some information was a bit hard to follow like with the main suspect (maybe that was intentional but for me it was confusing)
I liked how Reese and Amalie build up chemistry but halfway with the murder investigation I felt like it was evaporated and then in the end it was back again. So I hope in the next book it’s more consistent because I love their banter and chemistry!
Amalie is quite funny and a bit clumsy 😆 and has made awesome friendships! Can’t wait to dive in the next one ✨
Recommend this to people who love cozy murder mysteries with a witchy touch 🧙♀️
The amount of people and introductions along with the plot was quite intense to be able to follow along. I also felt like some information was a bit hard to follow like with the main suspect (maybe that was intentional but for me it was confusing)
I liked how Reese and Amalie build up chemistry but halfway with the murder investigation I felt like it was evaporated and then in the end it was back again. So I hope in the next book it’s more consistent because I love their banter and chemistry!
Amalie is quite funny and a bit clumsy 😆 and has made awesome friendships! Can’t wait to dive in the next one ✨
Recommend this to people who love cozy murder mysteries with a witchy touch 🧙♀️
October 2, 2018
Thoroughly enjoyed this fun and bewitching tale. It tells the story of Amalie, a social worker who inherits her Great Aunts house and finds out she is a witch.
She finds family, new friends, a possible love interest and becomes a guardian to an 11yr old. It’s told in an easy going humorous but meaningful way. I love Amalie’s character and look forward to how her story unfolds.
She finds family, new friends, a possible love interest and becomes a guardian to an 11yr old. It’s told in an easy going humorous but meaningful way. I love Amalie’s character and look forward to how her story unfolds.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 4, 2019
Sorry, but It was very disappointing!
I had the Audiobook, so I don't if it was the narrator or the writing or maybe both, but it was too slow the MC sounded like an idiot pushover!
For a social worker who needs to have a level head to handle that kind of work, she was stupid, too accepting of what's going on around her, leaving others push her around and take control over her.
At first I thought maybe it's as what the MC was saying and her slow reaction and comprehension of what's going on is due to her sleep depraved brain, but as it went it wasn't that case, it was just her, it became too frustrating to keep.
You don't have to be smart or above the ordinary to be a little suspicious or cautious when you are being jerked around & other people make decisions for you especially when these people are a total strangers in a new, unknown place to you & late at night!
You don't leave strangers decide what's happening to you, what to do, where to sleep or who you are !
Every time I say " Ahh, this is when she stands her ground and demand clear answers or just say screw you people I am an adult and it's my business, I do what I want" But nooo, she just says OK, go to a stranger's house leaving all of her things outside.
Just Plain Stupid & unrealistic even for a fiction book!
I tried to continue but couldn't, had to stop at 40% of the book, just waste of time.
Beside the above, the base was slow, got me bored, repetitive details and not getting to the point of things right away & my patience ran out.
Hope others had more luck liking it than me.
I had the Audiobook, so I don't if it was the narrator or the writing or maybe both, but it was too slow the MC sounded like an idiot pushover!
For a social worker who needs to have a level head to handle that kind of work, she was stupid, too accepting of what's going on around her, leaving others push her around and take control over her.
At first I thought maybe it's as what the MC was saying and her slow reaction and comprehension of what's going on is due to her sleep depraved brain, but as it went it wasn't that case, it was just her, it became too frustrating to keep.
You don't have to be smart or above the ordinary to be a little suspicious or cautious when you are being jerked around & other people make decisions for you especially when these people are a total strangers in a new, unknown place to you & late at night!
You don't leave strangers decide what's happening to you, what to do, where to sleep or who you are !
Every time I say " Ahh, this is when she stands her ground and demand clear answers or just say screw you people I am an adult and it's my business, I do what I want" But nooo, she just says OK, go to a stranger's house leaving all of her things outside.
Just Plain Stupid & unrealistic even for a fiction book!
I tried to continue but couldn't, had to stop at 40% of the book, just waste of time.
Beside the above, the base was slow, got me bored, repetitive details and not getting to the point of things right away & my patience ran out.
Hope others had more luck liking it than me.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 15, 2019
Quick Info
Standalone/Cliffhanger?: Standalone
Part of a Series?: Yes
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Meeting the Characters
Amalie Holmes
Kara
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What happens?
Amalie is a social worker who is burnt out from cases and needs a break. When she surprisingly inherits a house she decides to move there. However upon arrival she finds herself accosted by her cousin Kara who wants to know how she got into the house in the first place.
Its revealed she is a witch and a weather special witch so she has to be trained by her possible grandmother who is also a weather witch.
There was a murder a few days before she showed up leaving a girl an orphan and without a guardian when her social worker brain gets to worrying about the child she decides to check up on her and can't leave her with the woman who is keeping her.
Final thoughts
This was a strong first book in my opinion. I can't speak for grammar and punctuation because I don't always notice that but I didn't see anything that warranted the 1 star that people have handed out. I do believe that its not the strongest book for witches and I have a new trend of reading books with new found witches and its getting kind of boring; this being said I did enjoy reading this. Its a cosy mystery its just light and something I wouldn't mind reading on the beach.
Would I read again?: Yes
Would I read this author again?: Yes
Standalone/Cliffhanger?: Standalone
Part of a Series?: Yes
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Meeting the Characters
Amalie Holmes
Kara
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What happens?
Amalie is a social worker who is burnt out from cases and needs a break. When she surprisingly inherits a house she decides to move there. However upon arrival she finds herself accosted by her cousin Kara who wants to know how she got into the house in the first place.
Its revealed she is a witch and a weather special witch so she has to be trained by her possible grandmother who is also a weather witch.
There was a murder a few days before she showed up leaving a girl an orphan and without a guardian when her social worker brain gets to worrying about the child she decides to check up on her and can't leave her with the woman who is keeping her.
Final thoughts
This was a strong first book in my opinion. I can't speak for grammar and punctuation because I don't always notice that but I didn't see anything that warranted the 1 star that people have handed out. I do believe that its not the strongest book for witches and I have a new trend of reading books with new found witches and its getting kind of boring; this being said I did enjoy reading this. Its a cosy mystery its just light and something I wouldn't mind reading on the beach.
Would I read again?: Yes
Would I read this author again?: Yes
September 14, 2021
I don't usually read cozy mysteries, but I thought I'd try one. Unfortunately, I think I made a bad choice of first Cozy to try. I cannot recommend this book.
I listened to the audiobook, so I can't say much for the grammar and spelling. The narrator did a good job with what she was given, however.
The book itself has a promising premise that I felt wasn't executed very well. Others have said the book is in need of an editor, and I can't help but agree. The pacing is unfortunately awful. The first few chapters rush through the introduction of the premise with the main character mostly just going along with what everyone tells her. Then it slows to a crawl, and at the halfway point through the book, we've barely learned anything about the murder mystery, and the main character barely seemed interested in it. By contrast, last few chapters and the solution to the mystery almost felt rushed.
The instances of one character repeating information another has already shared with the main character, only for the main character to act surprised are too many. It also felt as if she forgot important information only to actually be surprised when someone else told her about it a few chapters later.
Minor issue: People roll their eyes at each other far too much in this book.
To those of you who enjoy this book: Good for you, and I hope the rest of the series gives you as much joy. It was not for me.
I listened to the audiobook, so I can't say much for the grammar and spelling. The narrator did a good job with what she was given, however.
The book itself has a promising premise that I felt wasn't executed very well. Others have said the book is in need of an editor, and I can't help but agree. The pacing is unfortunately awful. The first few chapters rush through the introduction of the premise with the main character mostly just going along with what everyone tells her. Then it slows to a crawl, and at the halfway point through the book, we've barely learned anything about the murder mystery, and the main character barely seemed interested in it. By contrast, last few chapters and the solution to the mystery almost felt rushed.
The instances of one character repeating information another has already shared with the main character, only for the main character to act surprised are too many. It also felt as if she forgot important information only to actually be surprised when someone else told her about it a few chapters later.
Minor issue: People roll their eyes at each other far too much in this book.
To those of you who enjoy this book: Good for you, and I hope the rest of the series gives you as much joy. It was not for me.
July 26, 2026
Good
Burnt out from working as a social worker, Amelie Holmes recently inherited a house from her great aunt. It was an odd bequest, because Amelie had never known her birth family, but it proved to be quite timely.
Only thing was, the town she found herself in, is one filled with witches, and Amelie is one herself. The drive that lead her to become a social worker, causes her to start investigating the death of a local witch, even as she starts to train in her magic while trying to get to know her newly discovered family.
An enjoyable paranormal cosy mystery, this is the first book in a series, set in Arizona. Readers of the author’s other books will be familiar with the type of story and the tropes it holds, while paranormal cosy mystery lovers will enjoy the completed mystery in it (there is still an unresolved background mystery however).
It’s an entertaining read, with an intriguing background mystery, and a cast of fascinating characters.
You will enjoy this book if you love paranormal cosy mysteries and unusual magics, and the reader is fortunate because there are a number of books in this series, already completed!
Burnt out from working as a social worker, Amelie Holmes recently inherited a house from her great aunt. It was an odd bequest, because Amelie had never known her birth family, but it proved to be quite timely.
Only thing was, the town she found herself in, is one filled with witches, and Amelie is one herself. The drive that lead her to become a social worker, causes her to start investigating the death of a local witch, even as she starts to train in her magic while trying to get to know her newly discovered family.
An enjoyable paranormal cosy mystery, this is the first book in a series, set in Arizona. Readers of the author’s other books will be familiar with the type of story and the tropes it holds, while paranormal cosy mystery lovers will enjoy the completed mystery in it (there is still an unresolved background mystery however).
It’s an entertaining read, with an intriguing background mystery, and a cast of fascinating characters.
You will enjoy this book if you love paranormal cosy mysteries and unusual magics, and the reader is fortunate because there are a number of books in this series, already completed!
May 20, 2018
Since I don't normally write reviews unless I have something specific to say, here's the break down of how I rate my books...
1 star... This book was bad, so bad I may have given up and skipped to the end. I will avoid this author like the plague in the future.
2 stars... This book was not very good, and I won't be reading any more from the author.
3 stars... This book was ok, but I won't go out of my way to read more, But if I find another book by the author for under a dollar I'd pick it up.
4 stars... I really enjoyed this book and will definitely be on the look out to pick up more from the series/author.
5 stars... I loved this book! It has earned a permanent home in my collection and I'll be picking up the rest of the series and other books from the author ASAP.
March 23, 2019
Fun first book
I flew through this book. The characters were, for the most part, interesting, however, apart from the main players, they were not fleshed out and lacked definition. The premise was fine. Our protagonist inherits a cottage only to be told that she’s a witch, and the whole community is magical (I think), yet I found the execution of this idea didn’t live up to the hype.
Of the murder mystery itself, it started off okay, but became a little muddled towards the end, and the mystery of Amelie’s parents/adoption was utilised well in the context of the story, but it’s such a tease that I just want to know more about Vivian’s missing daughter, and why she left Pine Lake.
So, although I did have some issues with the book, I will be picking up the next book.
I flew through this book. The characters were, for the most part, interesting, however, apart from the main players, they were not fleshed out and lacked definition. The premise was fine. Our protagonist inherits a cottage only to be told that she’s a witch, and the whole community is magical (I think), yet I found the execution of this idea didn’t live up to the hype.
Of the murder mystery itself, it started off okay, but became a little muddled towards the end, and the mystery of Amelie’s parents/adoption was utilised well in the context of the story, but it’s such a tease that I just want to know more about Vivian’s missing daughter, and why she left Pine Lake.
So, although I did have some issues with the book, I will be picking up the next book.
July 23, 2026
I picked up this book (and the two sequels) because I read and loved Tides Wait for No Witch (published 2026). While you can tell this was earlier in her writing career and a little rough, I really enjoyed the story overall. One thing Summers is really good at is writing family interaction and dialogue - sassy, fun, heartfelt.
My big criticism is the beginning felt really rushed. Amalie moved to this house she inherited, found out she was a witch and had a huge family, and took guardianship of a child... all in about 48 or so hours. It was a bit much.
But once it settled into solving the mystery and learning about her powers, things went smoothly. Vivian is definitely the best secondary character, but all of them are a lot of fun. Looking forward to reading the rest of the series!
My big criticism is the beginning felt really rushed. Amalie moved to this house she inherited, found out she was a witch and had a huge family, and took guardianship of a child... all in about 48 or so hours. It was a bit much.
But once it settled into solving the mystery and learning about her powers, things went smoothly. Vivian is definitely the best secondary character, but all of them are a lot of fun. Looking forward to reading the rest of the series!
June 29, 2018
This was a different concept: Amalie is a witch but she doesn’t know it. She inherits a cottage in Arizona, and because she’s about burnt out from her job in CPS she decided to go check it out. She was adopted as a baby and knows nothing about her birth family. She ends up in a town that’s half magic, half normal. Finding out she’s a weather witch, and has aunts, cousins, and a grandmother, really freaks her out at first. Grandmother Vivian is a weather witch, too, so she’s the one to teach her. Murders, an 11 year old orphan who needs a place to live, and a cute wizard/detective all add up to a great story. Can’t wait to find more of the series.
July 20, 2023
I've read several witch/paranormal series, so I came into this one expecting similar storylines. I also listened to this on audio. The storyline was quite different, with a definite spin on witches, which was refreshing. I enjoyed most of the characters and the slow-burn romance. I did guess the villain early on but didn't mind that so much.
It had a bit of a slow opening and a great deal of repetition in the main character's thoughts about the young witch which goes to other reviews about proper editing.
But if you can put some of that aside, the basis of the story makes for a good series starter, especially with a fresh approach to the world building.
It had a bit of a slow opening and a great deal of repetition in the main character's thoughts about the young witch which goes to other reviews about proper editing.
But if you can put some of that aside, the basis of the story makes for a good series starter, especially with a fresh approach to the world building.
August 24, 2023
Audio: 5 Stars, very pleasant voice.
Story: There are some editing issues and the pacing was very slow. Probably because there is so much information which was unnecessary to support the plot. This makes the book unnecessarily long. It lacks balance between the magical/murders piece and the "get to know people" piece. Some chapters are all about the town and history of the town and its people and how they impact the MC, then other chapters are all about the murder. However, they are not working together, it feels like you had 2 separate stories. However, the overall idea was entertaining. The end was rushed, but I will give the second book a go. Onto my next adventure, Happy Readings!!!
Story: There are some editing issues and the pacing was very slow. Probably because there is so much information which was unnecessary to support the plot. This makes the book unnecessarily long. It lacks balance between the magical/murders piece and the "get to know people" piece. Some chapters are all about the town and history of the town and its people and how they impact the MC, then other chapters are all about the murder. However, they are not working together, it feels like you had 2 separate stories. However, the overall idea was entertaining. The end was rushed, but I will give the second book a go. Onto my next adventure, Happy Readings!!!
March 10, 2025
I listened to this on Audible - maybe that was the problem. The narration kept jumping - something the reader knows, then random information we don’t know yet. For example: she talks about gaining a great aunt, then a little bit later we “meet” the aunt. It was hard to follow because of these little slips.
The story itself was fine, if a tiny bit crammed. I wish the author had spent a little more time with world building. The introduction to this world could’ve been its own book - no mystery needed.
The story itself was fine, if a tiny bit crammed. I wish the author had spent a little more time with world building. The introduction to this world could’ve been its own book - no mystery needed.
September 22, 2018
This was a good, fun read. I liked the fact that the main character took her profession with her even in her big change of life decision to move away from the big city. Also, it was pretty spectacular that she could read the changes in the child's life as a result of ostracism from her natural community. Even the idea of magic was handled with grace and inventiveness. More books from this author might just be on my wish list.
April 6, 2019
Amalie & Taylin
Amalie is a burned out social worker, who has inherited a cottage in Arizona from her Great Aunt Penelope. When she gets there she finds out it is a town of witches and she is one ,too. An eleven year old teenager is left without a home and someone to care for her, when her grandmother is murdered. She fosters her and helps to find the murderer of her grandmother and mother.
Amalie is a burned out social worker, who has inherited a cottage in Arizona from her Great Aunt Penelope. When she gets there she finds out it is a town of witches and she is one ,too. An eleven year old teenager is left without a home and someone to care for her, when her grandmother is murdered. She fosters her and helps to find the murderer of her grandmother and mother.
September 9, 2023
Interesting start to a new series. I enjoyed the setup of the main character being a social worker and being genuinely interested in the young girl in need of support.
I struggled a little with the family connection and names being thrown about. At times the story was a little unbelievable, but overall interesting and a little different.
It was also interesting to have a pet shop with fish and birds and no mammals.
I struggled a little with the family connection and names being thrown about. At times the story was a little unbelievable, but overall interesting and a little different.
It was also interesting to have a pet shop with fish and birds and no mammals.
April 11, 2018
I am a witch?
Getting a letter and a house key to a place from a person you never knew and actually going there to check it out is crazy right? Well that is what I did it. It is there that I found out I was a witch and found a whole new family.
Come read my story to find out what my crazy life has turned into now that I am a witch.
Getting a letter and a house key to a place from a person you never knew and actually going there to check it out is crazy right? Well that is what I did it. It is there that I found out I was a witch and found a whole new family.
Come read my story to find out what my crazy life has turned into now that I am a witch.
May 19, 2018
Loved it
Amelia inherited a house from a great aunt she didn't know. An even. In her shock was finding out she was a witch. A murder caused her to take an 11 year old girl as who was being blamed for it. There are twists and turns, new friends and a sexy detective . Can't wait to read the next one.
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Amelia inherited a house from a great aunt she didn't know. An even. In her shock was finding out she was a witch. A murder caused her to take an 11 year old girl as who was being blamed for it. There are twists and turns, new friends and a sexy detective . Can't wait to read the next one.
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February 4, 2020
Excellent!
From burned out social worker to finding out she is a witch, Amelia seems to handle it with relative ease. And it appears the research portion of her prior profession works just as well to help solve mysteries! Add a child that needs someone to want her and a good looking detective and Amelia is glad she was left a home in Pine Lake!
From burned out social worker to finding out she is a witch, Amelia seems to handle it with relative ease. And it appears the research portion of her prior profession works just as well to help solve mysteries! Add a child that needs someone to want her and a good looking detective and Amelia is glad she was left a home in Pine Lake!
October 19, 2021
2.5 stars. What is this book? A hallmark movie-esque witch story? A murder mystery? A drama? Why is the ending so terrible? After the climax and everything is resolved, suddenly there’s a whole new element that’s stupid and cheesy. I realize this is a series, but the ending is supposed to make you WANT to read the next book. Ick.
August 22, 2023
2.5
J'ai passé a un cheveu de ne pas terminer mon écoute vers la moitié. La narrateurs était bonne, mais à un certain point j'étais mélangé dans les personnages et l'histoire. J'avais parfois l'impression d'avoir sauté un chapitre, la continuité était étrange. Mais somme toute l'histoire a fait que j'ai voulu poursuivre savoir ce qui était arrivé. L'idée était bonne, j'espérais plus.
J'ai passé a un cheveu de ne pas terminer mon écoute vers la moitié. La narrateurs était bonne, mais à un certain point j'étais mélangé dans les personnages et l'histoire. J'avais parfois l'impression d'avoir sauté un chapitre, la continuité était étrange. Mais somme toute l'histoire a fait que j'ai voulu poursuivre savoir ce qui était arrivé. L'idée était bonne, j'espérais plus.
June 22, 2026
Amalie inherited a house, she expected a break from her stressful life and job as a cps caseworker. Little did she know, she would find family, friends, mystery and a child in need of a good, loving home. As well as finding out she is a witch and learning all about magic while she is investigating deaths
April 18, 2018
I thought it was dry and took too long to reveal the killer. I also realize its the first book in the series and it needed to set up the characters. Typical paranormal cozy, with nothing knew to add to the mix.
April 22, 2018
I am sorry, but I really didn't enjoy this book very much. I didn't like the main character and wasn't keen on the plot either. I normally like books like this, and read a lot of them, but this really missed the mark for me.
May 17, 2018
An orphan and find a new life as a witch
The premises provocative, and is an easy read. There are a lot of grammatical error’s and some miss directions however it’s well worth the time to read it is very entertaining.
The premises provocative, and is an easy read. There are a lot of grammatical error’s and some miss directions however it’s well worth the time to read it is very entertaining.
May 29, 2018
4.5 I figured out pretty early who the killer was, so points lost for that. :p But overall, a really, enjoyable read. The characters are well written and I'm looking forward to seeing what the rest of this series has to offer.
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