Lights Camera Spellbound!: A Quillhaven Magical Cozy Mystery

by Tessa Silver

229 pages, Kindle Edition

Expected publication July 21, 2026

Reviews

[Darla Taylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Hollywood film crew descends on Quillhaven and Starfall Lake planning to shoot a summer romance set in a magical town. Annie Hart does expect some harmless chaos, but is shocked when a midnight kiss between the two main characters goes absolutely and spectacularly, magically wrong. The two actors kiss and freeze in position for twenty-five minutes. It turns out that someone traded out the prop sparkle lip gloss for something with a real enchantment. Now the production company is threatening to sue the town. In addition, the lake's magic is growing dangerously restless and Annie's suspect list is varied. There's a fiercely protective stylist, a stunt double with a tendency to brood, a visionary director who has suspicious sketches, and a wide-eyed intern who keeps finding herself at Spellbound Stories. With help from Leo and Luna, Annie races to uncover the truth before the spell turns into something she can't undo.

I've absolutely enjoyed this series and this book's no exception. The book was well-written with well-developed characters and a fast-paced plot. I was drawn into this captivating story and kept hooked from beginning to end. The mystery was intriguing with lots of twists and turns and multiple red herrings. I was delighted with the small town setting, the connective friendships, and the light romance. I loved this book and am looking forward to the next one. I highly recommend both book and series.

[Giannina Roy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tessa Silver wrote another excellent story. Celestrial Productions arrives at Qulllhaven to film a romantic, magical movie. When the movie crew arrive several changes start bappening in the town start occurring. The fashion designer becomes agitated and leaves the set. Willow is brought in to create the fashions for filming. The statue of the founding witches starts warming up. The major change occurs to the lake where filming is to take place. The lake starts experience several changes which is quite concerning to Annie and Diana.
Ronan who is the stand in for the leading man is very quite and seems secretive. Sara who is working on the film has dormant magical powers. She is drawn to Annie's bookstore because she feels drawn there.
Leo is very anxious to be in the film and annouces it to everyone. Will he get his wish? A magical kiss happens with becomes complicated between the leading man and woman. Complications occur and Annie is called on to find a solution to everything. As usual Leo and Luna help in the investigation and are instrument in solving the situation. Are Ronan or Sara involved or is it just the magic of Quillhaven. I received a copy for an honest review and can highly recomment this excellent addition.

[J. · Rating 5 out of 5]

A film crew is coming to the magical town of Quillhaven and everyone is excited! The lake, which has its own magic, is disturbed and when a spell goes wrong, the town is facing a lawsuit and loss of income for the local shop owners, and a very upset lake. Annie, local shop owner and teacher of young witches, finds and fixes the wayward spell and calms the lake. Along the way, she finds a new witch to train and Leo and Luna, the magical cats, get to appear in the film. There are romances blooming and growing in the town as well. Leo and Luna are laugh-out-loud funny as Leo fancies himself a movie star.
The Quillhaven magical cozy mysteries are a series, but each one can be read as a stand-alone. Each story features different members of the magical community and they are always entertaining and fun to read.
Thanks to Tessa Silver for the ARC.

[Susan1566 · Rating 5 out of 5]

The wonderful magical town of Quillhaven is back, this time a movie crew is arriving for filming. Everyone expects some chaos and Leo is determined to become a star. But it turns out differently than expected.
First Starfall Lake is uneasy, then a romantic scene goes wrong, the two stars are frozen together when they kiss. It’s up to Annie, Leo and Luna to find out what happens.
This has a great mystery, some surprises, lots of different magic, a fair amount of humour, especially with Leo and his determination to be in the movie.
As always, the characters are interesting and believable, the mystery is nice and the whole book makes me feel good.
This series is basically stand-alone novels but they work better if you read them in order, then everyone’s magic, history and connections make sense.
Anyway you read them, they are light, fun reads.
Definitely recommend this series.

[Marsha Asquith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Everytime I read about Quillhaven it's like returning home or returning to a favorite vacation spot.

The characters are delightful and fun,even in serious moments.

This story surrounds Diana and the Starfall Lake, Annie and her sense to magic being off, a budding flirtation, a young untrained magical girl, a film crew trying to make fake magic in a magical town and Leo trying his hardest to get noticed by the director by practicing for hours and a beautiful lake that knows something is wrong and trying to let the magical town know it.

I love this series and I am looking forward to visiting Quillhaven again, for weddings, and hopefully, learn more about the kids in Diana's class and Annie's class.

If you have not had the chance to read any of the books, I highly recommend it any and all of the Quillhaven Magical Cozy Mystery Series!

[Wendy · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 Stars
Lights Camers Spellbound is the 14th book in the Quillhaven series by Tedsa Silver.

This is the first book I've read by this author and I'm stepping into my first read on the 14th book.

Hollywood is coming to Quillhaven and the entire town is excited. However, Quillhaven isn't your typical small town, it's a magical and the town's lake is not happy. When a special scene in the movie causes the main characters to freeze like statues, everything goes awry.


The author does a good job explaining the recurring characters, which I found helpful as a new reader. While the book is short you get to know and understand the characters and the town. The magical cats are hilarious and keeps the story light.

Thank you, Tessa Silver, for providing an advanced copy of the book in exchange for my honest review.

[Donna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lights Camera Spellbound will leave you believing in magic. When a film crew arrives in Quillhaven to shoot a movie, everyone is excited and a little weary. What will it mean for Quillhaven, good news or not. Add to the story a young lady who doesn't know it yet, but has magic within her. As Annie tries to help the situation, a welcoming calm is reflected in all, including the lake. Peace has once again fallen over Quillhaven. It is so nice to sit back and enjoy these stories of Quillhaven.
I was given an ARC of this book by the author for an honest review.

[Cynthia · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was truly magical. I think this may be my favorite one yet. I loved the characters and the storyline in this book. Leo and Luna really excelled in this book. Could they be future movie stars? I love that we have two new residents of Quillhaven, and one is Sylvie's age. This book was so much fun to read. Quillhaven never disappoints.

[Beverley Ammeter · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is another magical trip back to Quillhaven where Annie has her hands full when a spell goes wrong and Starfall Lake reacts like never before. Movie cameras have Leo acting like a movie star, sort off, and Luna playing it cool. A must read for all lovers of Quillhaven.
I received a copy of this book as an ARC and I am leaving a voluntary review.

[Kelly Jo · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the third book I’ve read in this series and is probably my favorite. It’s a cute, easy to read story that’s a break from the crazy of everyday life. Leo and Luna are definitely my favorite characters, just don’t tell Leo because it will go to his head.

[Christie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book. Once I started it, I could not put it down. All of the characters are amazing but as always, I love Leo and Luna the most. They make the stories fun to read. I received an advance review copy for free and I am leaving this review voluntarily. I can't wait for the next story.

[Kristin Carmack · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another wonderful Quillhaven story! Magic that should not be used by an untrained witch sets this story. Annie Hart plays a major part in this book! Leo and Luna (the magical cats) are also a huge part. Well written and magnificently blended. I was throughly entertained from start to finish.

[Brenda · Rating 5 out of 5]

A movie is being made in Quillhaven. Could anything go wrong? The couple in the boat suddenly froze. What caused this?.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Mel · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this ARC! I can't wait until it comes out.