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Starry Hollow Witches #1-3

Starry Hollow Witches Box Set, #1-3

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Welcome to Starry Hollow, where spells were made to be broken.


Magic & Murder, Book 1

Short on both cash and time, Ember Rose does her best as a single mom in New Jersey, serving up attitude along with repossession notices. When a repo job goes sideways, she and her daughter find themselves in imminent danger--until a visit from estranged relatives turns their world upside down. Ember, Marley, and their Yorkie are transported to Starry Hollow, a paranormal town where witches rule and magic is as normal as pizza. Where Ember goes, though, trouble seems to follow. When a member of the coven turns up dead and the sexy werewolf sheriff identifies Ember as a suspect, she decides to take matters into her own hands like only a Jersey girl can.

Magic & Mystery, Book 2

Ember Rose, descendant of the One True Witch and New Jersey transplant, is settling into her new life in Starry Hollow, along with her precocious daughter. It doesn't take long before Ember finds herself smack dab in the middle of another mystery. Someone is turning the town's most eligible bachelors into frogs, starting with her cousin Florian. Aunt Hyacinth insists that the newspaper investigate alongside Sheriff Nash because 'everybody knows werewolves track meat, not suspects.' Can Ember manage to catch the culprit or will these young princes of Starry Hollow be trapped as frogs forever?

Magic & Mischief, Book 3

When a handful of Starry Hollow residents experience their worst nightmares in real life, witch-in-training Ember Rose must use her budding journalist skills to figure out the who, what, why, when, where and how before it's too late. With both Sheriff Nash and Alec, her editor-in-chief, affected, the stakes have never been higher.

Will she manage to stop the curse before her own worst nightmare comes true?

These are full-length, humorous cozy mystery novels.

Other books in the series include:

Magic & Mayhem, Book 4
Magic & Mercy, Book 5
Magic & Madness, Book 6
Magic & Malice, Book 7
Magic & Mythos, Book 8



580 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 27, 2019

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Annabel Chase

362 books1,620 followers
Annabel Chase is the author of urban fantasy and cozy mystery novels. She would love to live in a magical town where she can shop at Ready-to-Were for the the perfect outfit, flirt with hot angels and vampires, and cook gourmet meals without exerting any effort. Visit her on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Annabel-Chas... or on her website at www.annabelchase.com.

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272 reviews13 followers
November 15, 2019
Great read

Truly enjoyed the first 3 books of the series. The mysteries were very entertaining. Annabel Chase is truly entertaining. Great read.
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1,761 reviews8 followers
December 3, 2019
And extraordinarily charming and entertaining urban fantasy cozy mystery series

Amber Rose is a young single mother who lives in New Jersey and is a repo tow truck driver. She makes a living re-pulling cars from people who do not make their payments or are just plain crooked. As she struggles to support herself and her young daughter years after her husband died. She runs in to a mobster who does not want his car repossessed. Something happens in the following period of time and her life will change forever. Follow along as her and her daughter learn of a secret world in life. She will soon find out that she is actually a witch and not just any lowly every day which but someone special. She will still find trouble in her new life she will just have different ways to cope with it now. Murder mystery and trouble always sticks around to play.
This is one series of mini written by this author. On occasion she will do crossover events with characters from all of her stories make sure you check them all out you will be entertained and not disappointed.
430 reviews1 follower
June 6, 2024
Fun series

Enjoyed the first three books. The main character, Ember, is likeable and strong. She is a single parent who has just moved to Starry Hollow and learned she is a witch. She has to train as a witch while also working as a reporter. Her newly found family is influential. The world, characters, the magical community all unfold as Ember pursues her investigation into the three different mysteries. I liked the series and will continue. I have the audio as well and the narration is excellent. The narrator's voice matches Ember and her accents, voices and pacing were good.
Profile Image for Elizabeth.
474 reviews
September 25, 2021
Magic, Mysteries and Mayhem.

A 3 book stories of Ember and her daughter Marley.
Mother and daughter are magically transported to a new realm called Starry Hollow. Here begins their amazing new life as members of the important family of Roses
3 great stories of Ember finding her magic and Marley looking forward to " getting her magic" when she turns eleven.
Fantastic characters, amazing magic happenings and crazy adventures. Loved this writer and look forward to more!
Highly recommend.
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631 reviews9 followers
June 30, 2022
Nightmares can be real.

Ember is learning a lot of magic quickly but somethings can be out of her control. Starry Hollow is such an interesting place that I wish I could pop into the book literally for a visit. I would love to know what happens next in Ember and Marley's life but I don't know when I will get the chance to read all the books in this series. I have certainly devoured the first three quickly.
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1,252 reviews3 followers
January 13, 2024
This box set contains the first, second, third, and short installment (4.5) of the Starry Hollow Witches series by Annabel Chase. These are the first books that I've read by this author, and I've got to say that I'm really happy to have found this series. It's well written and well paced, entertaining, and hard to put down. The storyline in these books is creative, and I found them very well worth the time to read. I'll gladly look for other books by this author at my library in the future.
281 reviews
January 28, 2025
The Surprised Witch.

This is book one of nineteen. It w ias a wonderful start to a great series. I just finished book 19 and gave it 5 stars as I had all the others. How Annabel was able to keep this series so enjoyable for 19 books is amazing.
The characters are well rounded and diverse enough to be individuals. No spoilers about they grow in the series, just that they do.
If you enjoy paranormal cozys then I am sure you like if not love these books.
57 reviews1 follower
October 14, 2022
Vacation for the mind

I loved this series. It's a delightful get away for the mind. Welcome to Starry Hollow, a different world where magic is commonplace. Live next door to an elf or meet a mermaid at the beach. Delightful and lighthearted. Some danger, some romance and a cast of fascinating characters.
23 reviews
February 16, 2019
Lovely read, easy to get into book

Loved the storyline, felt at one with the characters and enjoyed the twists and turns throughout the three books in this series do far. Look forward to reading the next one.
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274 reviews1 follower
March 9, 2019
Mysteries with magical nuances

When a new witch moves into Starry Hollow, the whole community takes note of the newest member of the Rose family. Books are lighthearted with few superfluous characters. The plots are simple and fairly basic. Easy and pleasant reading.
196 reviews
April 24, 2019
Quirky to say the least

Three easy to read quirky stories about an every day single mother who suddenly finds out that she's a witch with a family she knew nothing about,the box set was a steal but I won't be paying full price to read the rest.
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88 reviews1 follower
June 11, 2020
Great stories

Fun read, Ember is a repo agent when she tries to repo a car from the wrong gangster...Her life changes when her cousins, that she didn't know about, save her and her daughter Marley just in the nick of time...such a fun refreshing read.
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217 reviews3 followers
June 14, 2020
A very interesting paranormal read. A mixture of witches, werewolves vampires,fairies,and leperchans who live in one happy realm. Or everyone thinks. Ember did not know that she belong to this world but soon learn her way around the magic/
Profile Image for Koren Buscemi.
79 reviews3 followers
June 30, 2020
Bitter sweet!

I love this series so far, its sad but also has you laughing and following along to find answers. Each book gives you more and more about her families past. Looking forward to what happens next.
41 reviews
October 10, 2020
Fabulous series of book.

I couldn't put it down. The disappointment of finishing them has left a good that urgently needs filling.

I really hope the are more adventures with Ember and the rest of the Rose family.
85 reviews
June 13, 2022
Loved it

This was a unusual experience but I loved it I was so caught up in the story I didn't want to do things. I was really as eager to solve the problems as the characters in the book. I want more of this lead character.
58 reviews
July 9, 2022
A new favourite

Annabel Chase is a fantastic writer, her imagination knows no bounds. Her characters have distinct personalities, sadness and laughter its all in there. Thank you Annabel.
Profile Image for Laura.
59 reviews
July 23, 2023
must read story

from the first page of book 1... to the last of book 3 the story keeps you rivited.. you'll find yourself connecting with the people... seeing what they see, feeling what they feel.. can't wait to read the next book...
Profile Image for Angie Anderson.
584 reviews7 followers
August 18, 2023
A great trilogy

I am so glad I found these books. The characters and stories are very delightful.
I highly recommend that you read this box set and any other stories in the series.
2,581 reviews16 followers
November 24, 2024
good series

A new to me author. I really enjoyed this storyline and the new great characters. It kept me entertained throughout the whole three books. The narration was excellent too.
Profile Image for Janet Angela beardsley.
109 reviews
February 14, 2019
Really enjoyable read!

These tales would suit teens or adults, not smutty but steal thriller, I have enjoyed all three books would read more in this series!
8 reviews1 follower
May 30, 2019
This was a fun start to what I hope will be a great series. The characters are fun and interesting. I would recommend this series.
132 reviews
December 12, 2019
Absolutely loved this series so far and can hardly wait to pick up the rest. A smart talking New Jersey gal who had no idea she was a witch.
5 reviews
June 5, 2020
Love these

These 3 books are awesome. Very captivating couldn’t put them down. I’m looking forward to reading the rest of them.
80 reviews
June 25, 2020
Really enjoyable!

My first time reading anything by this author...but I’m off to download the next books in this series! Pure enjoyment!
Profile Image for Topsy Anna Hughes.
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September 9, 2020
Thoroughly enjoyed these first three books in this series. Will look out for further titles in this series. Intriguing without being too heavy, absorbing read.

Would definitely recommend
1,034 reviews3 followers
October 16, 2020
Very enjoyable tour

Annabele has created a very unique and exciting change of lifestyle for Marley and her mother. Very hard to put down.
2 reviews
June 19, 2022
Fun, slow burn

This is Fun to read, the main character is brave, a smidge broken, with enough insecurities to be relatable. Comedic with a background of tragedy, and self growth.
1 review
July 15, 2022
Really liked

Good story line...really enjoyed reading it... waiting for the next books to come out.....don't know what else to type in
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