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Salem B&B #5
Mrs. Morris and the Vampire
It's B&B owner Charlene Morris's second Halloween in Salem, Massachusetts, and one she won't soon forget when a self-proclaimed vampire is murdered...
Charlene's bed and breakfast is fully booked with guests wanting to experience Salem's wildest holiday-especially the annual Witch Ball, held at the historic Hawthorne Hotel. At the dance, actual witch and winery owner Brandy Flint has her back up over her daughter Serenity's new beau-it's bad enough he's a decade older, he also claims to be a vampire from Romania.
As for Charlene, with handsome ghost Dr. Jack Strathmore haunting her B&B, she has developed an open mind regarding the supernatural. But her mind is blown when the clock strikes midnight, the lights flare and dim, and the vampire vanishes-leaving behind only his cape and a wooden stake with a thick red substance on the sharp tip. The next morning, a naked man washes up on the shore with a hole punched through his chest, and Detective Sam Holden has a homicide on his hands. Now Charlene and Jack must put their heads together to find out who staged the trick to stake a vampire...
Charlene's bed and breakfast is fully booked with guests wanting to experience Salem's wildest holiday-especially the annual Witch Ball, held at the historic Hawthorne Hotel. At the dance, actual witch and winery owner Brandy Flint has her back up over her daughter Serenity's new beau-it's bad enough he's a decade older, he also claims to be a vampire from Romania.
As for Charlene, with handsome ghost Dr. Jack Strathmore haunting her B&B, she has developed an open mind regarding the supernatural. But her mind is blown when the clock strikes midnight, the lights flare and dim, and the vampire vanishes-leaving behind only his cape and a wooden stake with a thick red substance on the sharp tip. The next morning, a naked man washes up on the shore with a hole punched through his chest, and Detective Sam Holden has a homicide on his hands. Now Charlene and Jack must put their heads together to find out who staged the trick to stake a vampire...
336 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published August 24, 2021
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About the author
Traci Wilton
15 books195 followersTraci Wilton is a pseudonym of authors Traci Hall and Patrice Wilton.
From contemporary seaside romances to cozy mysteries, USA Today bestselling author Traci Hall writes stories that captivate her readers. As a hybrid author with over fifty published works, Ms. Hall has a favorite story for everyone.
Mystery lovers, be on the lookout for her Salem B&B Mystery series, co-written as Traci Wilton, and her Scottish Shire series, which takes place in the seaside town of Nairn, as Traci Hall. Whether it’s her ever popular By the Sea series or a fun who-done-it, Traci finds her inspiration in sunny South Florida, by living right near the ocean.
New York Times, bestselling author, Patrice Wilton knew from the age of twelve that she wanted to write books that would take the reader to faraway places. She was born in Vancouver, Canada, and had a great need to see the world that she had read about.
Patrice became a flight attendant for seventeen years and traveled the world. At the age of forty she sat down to write her first book—in longhand! Her interests include tennis, golf, and writing stories for women of all ages.
She has more than forty books published on Amazon, and is best known as a popular romance author. She is especially proud of her best selling contemporary romance series, Paradise Cove, and Heavenly Christmas and the Wounded Warriors. Co-writing with Traci Hall, they have assumed the name Traci Wilton for the Salem B&B mystery series published with Kensington.
From contemporary seaside romances to cozy mysteries, USA Today bestselling author Traci Hall writes stories that captivate her readers. As a hybrid author with over fifty published works, Ms. Hall has a favorite story for everyone.
Mystery lovers, be on the lookout for her Salem B&B Mystery series, co-written as Traci Wilton, and her Scottish Shire series, which takes place in the seaside town of Nairn, as Traci Hall. Whether it’s her ever popular By the Sea series or a fun who-done-it, Traci finds her inspiration in sunny South Florida, by living right near the ocean.
New York Times, bestselling author, Patrice Wilton knew from the age of twelve that she wanted to write books that would take the reader to faraway places. She was born in Vancouver, Canada, and had a great need to see the world that she had read about.
Patrice became a flight attendant for seventeen years and traveled the world. At the age of forty she sat down to write her first book—in longhand! Her interests include tennis, golf, and writing stories for women of all ages.
She has more than forty books published on Amazon, and is best known as a popular romance author. She is especially proud of her best selling contemporary romance series, Paradise Cove, and Heavenly Christmas and the Wounded Warriors. Co-writing with Traci Hall, they have assumed the name Traci Wilton for the Salem B&B mystery series published with Kensington.
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October 17, 2021
4.5 stars
In this fifth installment in Traci Wilton's Salem B&B Mystery series, it's Halloween in Salem, Massachusetts, and Charlene's bed and breakfast is fully booked with guests wanting to get the full Halloween experience, including attending the annual Witch Ball, held at the historic Hawthorne Hotel. During the ball, Charlene's friend Brandy expresses her disapproval over her daughter's new boyfriend, who claims to be a vampire. Since moving to Salem, Charlene has learned that the world is not as black and white as she once thought and ghosts and witches are real...but vampires? Charlene and the other guests are shocked when at midnight the vampire puts on a big show and vanishes in a poof, leaving behind only a wooden stake with blood on the tip. When he is found dead the next day, Brandy's daughter immediately becomes one of the main suspects. Charlene teams up with her live-in ghost Jack to find the real culprit.
Another wonderful addition to the series. As always, I enjoyed catching up with Charlene and the gang. If you're looking for a paranormal cozy mystery, then you can't go wrong with this series set in Salem, with ghosts, witches, haunted houses, and Salem's rich history. I will definitely be back for another visit.
Thank you to NetGalley and Kensington Books for the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
In this fifth installment in Traci Wilton's Salem B&B Mystery series, it's Halloween in Salem, Massachusetts, and Charlene's bed and breakfast is fully booked with guests wanting to get the full Halloween experience, including attending the annual Witch Ball, held at the historic Hawthorne Hotel. During the ball, Charlene's friend Brandy expresses her disapproval over her daughter's new boyfriend, who claims to be a vampire. Since moving to Salem, Charlene has learned that the world is not as black and white as she once thought and ghosts and witches are real...but vampires? Charlene and the other guests are shocked when at midnight the vampire puts on a big show and vanishes in a poof, leaving behind only a wooden stake with blood on the tip. When he is found dead the next day, Brandy's daughter immediately becomes one of the main suspects. Charlene teams up with her live-in ghost Jack to find the real culprit.
Another wonderful addition to the series. As always, I enjoyed catching up with Charlene and the gang. If you're looking for a paranormal cozy mystery, then you can't go wrong with this series set in Salem, with ghosts, witches, haunted houses, and Salem's rich history. I will definitely be back for another visit.
Thank you to NetGalley and Kensington Books for the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
August 25, 2021
Mrs. Morris and the Vampire by Traci Wilton is the fifth book in the paranormal cozy A Salem B&B Mystery series. Each book in the series holds it’s own mystery that is fully solved so all books can be read as a standalone or in any order if choosing to do so. There will be some character development that carries over book to book though for those that follow the series from the beginning.
The first book of the series introduced readers to Charlene Morris who after losing her husband had needed a fresh start in new surroundings so she decided to move from Chicago to New England. Charlene found a wonderful historic mansion in Salem and thought starting her own bed and breakfast in the touristy town would be the change she needed. What Charlene didn’t expect was to have her new B&B come with it’s own resident ghost.
Charlene’s first experience trying to help solve a murder came when she found that her resident ghost, Jack, had been murdered and needed help finding his killer. Now Charlene is faced with yet another murder to be solved when Charlene attends the annual Witch Ball at the Hawthorne Hotel with her bestie, Brandy Flint. Brandy is not happy with her daughter’s date, a man claiming to be a vampire, so when at midnight he vanishes in a poof leaving only a wooden stake in his wake Brandy isn’t exactly disappointed. However, when the vampire’s body washes up on shore with a hole in his heart Charlene knows she need to find the killer quickly.
The A Salem B&B Mystery series is another that I have followed from the first book and have come to know well. Being a fan of crossing genres in my reads I have really enjoyed the supernatural touch to this cozy series. However, this latest installment of the series seemed to leave me with a couple of questions when done. The book still had the characters that I’ve come to enjoy and a quirky setting that I enjoy of course but overall I’d rate this fifth book at three and half stars after liking some of the previous a bit more but I will definitely be back to continue!
I received an advance copy from the publisher via NetGalley.
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The first book of the series introduced readers to Charlene Morris who after losing her husband had needed a fresh start in new surroundings so she decided to move from Chicago to New England. Charlene found a wonderful historic mansion in Salem and thought starting her own bed and breakfast in the touristy town would be the change she needed. What Charlene didn’t expect was to have her new B&B come with it’s own resident ghost.
Charlene’s first experience trying to help solve a murder came when she found that her resident ghost, Jack, had been murdered and needed help finding his killer. Now Charlene is faced with yet another murder to be solved when Charlene attends the annual Witch Ball at the Hawthorne Hotel with her bestie, Brandy Flint. Brandy is not happy with her daughter’s date, a man claiming to be a vampire, so when at midnight he vanishes in a poof leaving only a wooden stake in his wake Brandy isn’t exactly disappointed. However, when the vampire’s body washes up on shore with a hole in his heart Charlene knows she need to find the killer quickly.
The A Salem B&B Mystery series is another that I have followed from the first book and have come to know well. Being a fan of crossing genres in my reads I have really enjoyed the supernatural touch to this cozy series. However, this latest installment of the series seemed to leave me with a couple of questions when done. The book still had the characters that I’ve come to enjoy and a quirky setting that I enjoy of course but overall I’d rate this fifth book at three and half stars after liking some of the previous a bit more but I will definitely be back to continue!
I received an advance copy from the publisher via NetGalley.
For more reviews please visit https://carriesbookreviews.com/
October 9, 2021
⭐⭐⭐⭐
This was an impressive little cozy mystery. It reminded me of Heather Graham and her style of paranormal books, but with more of a "cozy" feel and less focus on "romance". This is the 5th book in Salem B&B Mystery Series and works very well as a standalone. It was well written and well plotted. The mystery kept me guessing until the end and honestly surprised me. So kudos to the author for that! I loved the bits of Salem history that the author included. And the characters (most of them) were very likable.
The only slight issue I had was "BRANDY." With not having read any of the previous books in the series. I was unsure what dynamic Brandy and Charlene share. Are they supposed to be good friends? Acquaintances? Because I found Brandy a bit of a witch with a capital "B" towards Charlene a lot of time. 🤷🏻♀️Maybe it was just because the story involved her daughter this time, I don't know. She just wasn't a very likable character in this book.
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This was an impressive little cozy mystery. It reminded me of Heather Graham and her style of paranormal books, but with more of a "cozy" feel and less focus on "romance". This is the 5th book in Salem B&B Mystery Series and works very well as a standalone. It was well written and well plotted. The mystery kept me guessing until the end and honestly surprised me. So kudos to the author for that! I loved the bits of Salem history that the author included. And the characters (most of them) were very likable.
The only slight issue I had was "BRANDY." With not having read any of the previous books in the series. I was unsure what dynamic Brandy and Charlene share. Are they supposed to be good friends? Acquaintances? Because I found Brandy a bit of a witch with a capital "B" towards Charlene a lot of time. 🤷🏻♀️Maybe it was just because the story involved her daughter this time, I don't know. She just wasn't a very likable character in this book.
**ARC Via NetGalley**
December 14, 2023
Finally, this 300 and something page book is finally finished….. I have loved the other books in the series but I don’t know there was something about this one. It just went on and on and wasn’t interesting in the least.
June 17, 2021
Charlene Morris is enjoying the Halloween Ball in Salem, MA.
As owner of a B & B, Charlene plays the whole ghost and witch theory close to herself, especially since she has her own resident ghost.
It seems as if everyone is having a good time at the ball, until an odd situation becomes deadly. It seems that a vampire has infiltrated their party, and he's causing a spectacle, setting the guests on edge.
It isn't until a dead body is discovered that Charlene becomes involved. Before long, she finds herself reading about tunnels running underneath Salem, and asking questions that someone prefers she didn't.
I was really intrigued by this book and my jaw dropped when I got to the reveal.
I really hope that Charlene and Sam become a couple. I know Charlene cares about her resident ghost, but unfortunately, Sam is a skeptic, so Charlene tries to keep her feelings under control.
I think this has to be my favorite book in the series.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for selecting me to read an advanced copy of Mrs. Morris and the Vampire.
#MrsMorrisandtheVampire #NetGalley
As owner of a B & B, Charlene plays the whole ghost and witch theory close to herself, especially since she has her own resident ghost.
It seems as if everyone is having a good time at the ball, until an odd situation becomes deadly. It seems that a vampire has infiltrated their party, and he's causing a spectacle, setting the guests on edge.
It isn't until a dead body is discovered that Charlene becomes involved. Before long, she finds herself reading about tunnels running underneath Salem, and asking questions that someone prefers she didn't.
I was really intrigued by this book and my jaw dropped when I got to the reveal.
I really hope that Charlene and Sam become a couple. I know Charlene cares about her resident ghost, but unfortunately, Sam is a skeptic, so Charlene tries to keep her feelings under control.
I think this has to be my favorite book in the series.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for selecting me to read an advanced copy of Mrs. Morris and the Vampire.
#MrsMorrisandtheVampire #NetGalley
July 6, 2021
Mrs. Morris and the Vampire is the 5th book in the Salem B&B Mystery series by author Traci Wilton. This one is sure to get you in the Halloween spirit with vampires, witches, and spooky underground tunnels. What starts out as a fun Halloween Ball ends with one murder of a self-proclaimed vampire with a second to follow before the case is solved. Once again, Charlene is in the middle of both murders, this time she is trying to help the Flint women, especially Serenity, who become suspects in these crimes. These characters are well-developed and I enjoy returning to Salem for each new mystery. I like how the author has developed Charlene's relationship with her resident ghost Jack. I was a bit surprised at the turn her relationship with Sam took in this book, but think it will keep things interesting.
The mystery was well done and kept me engaged throughout the entire book. There are plenty of suspects and as the clues unfold motives begin to appear. This one kept me guessing. Every time Charlene uncovered a new clue it led me to a different suspect. The murder is revealed in a climactic ending and it was, at least for me, a surprise. I didn't have this person on my radar at all.
This is an entertaining series and each book is an enjoyable read. I look forward to many more installments in this series as we see how Charlene continues to settle into Salem and how she juggles her live-in ghost and Detective Sam.
I voluntarily read a digital advanced reader copy provided to me by the publisher, Kensington, through NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.
The mystery was well done and kept me engaged throughout the entire book. There are plenty of suspects and as the clues unfold motives begin to appear. This one kept me guessing. Every time Charlene uncovered a new clue it led me to a different suspect. The murder is revealed in a climactic ending and it was, at least for me, a surprise. I didn't have this person on my radar at all.
This is an entertaining series and each book is an enjoyable read. I look forward to many more installments in this series as we see how Charlene continues to settle into Salem and how she juggles her live-in ghost and Detective Sam.
I voluntarily read a digital advanced reader copy provided to me by the publisher, Kensington, through NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.
July 30, 2021
"Mrs. Morris and the Vampire" is the 5th instalment in the Salem B&B Mystery series by Traci Wilton. This is my favourite one so far, I just loved it, but I say that with each new book!
It's B&B owner Charlene Morris's second Halloween in Salem, Massachusetts, and one she won't soon forget when a self-proclaimed vampire is murdered...
What can I say, this go around it’s Halloween and Wannabe Vampires abound. I love visiting Salem and Charlene’s B&B with its resident ghost Jack and her B&B family. I love all the characters Charlene, Jack, Minnie, Sam and Avery.
The mystery was interesting, well plotted, with enough twists and turns to keep you guessing till the very end. I definitely was surprised by the ending and can’t wait for book 6 to see what happens next!!!
I highly recommend this book to all my cozy lover friends.
I requested and received an advance reader copy of this book from Kensington Books and Netgalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
It's B&B owner Charlene Morris's second Halloween in Salem, Massachusetts, and one she won't soon forget when a self-proclaimed vampire is murdered...
What can I say, this go around it’s Halloween and Wannabe Vampires abound. I love visiting Salem and Charlene’s B&B with its resident ghost Jack and her B&B family. I love all the characters Charlene, Jack, Minnie, Sam and Avery.
The mystery was interesting, well plotted, with enough twists and turns to keep you guessing till the very end. I definitely was surprised by the ending and can’t wait for book 6 to see what happens next!!!
I highly recommend this book to all my cozy lover friends.
I requested and received an advance reader copy of this book from Kensington Books and Netgalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
September 11, 2021
Highly readable with great characters and solid mysteries, this series has set a standard throughout the all 5 books. Charlene Morris moved to Salem after the death of her husband to open a B&B. The old house has a resident ghost. After her initial dismay and fright, she and the handsome ghost, Jack, combine forces to solve various murders with a supernatural element. In this book, her friend/witch, Brandy, asks for Charlene's assistance in convincing her daughter that the so-called vampire that has her transfixed is up-to-no-good. When he dies, a cornucopia of other vampire wannabes appear on the scene. But who killed Alaric? And why? As always the mystery is intriguing and fairly plotted with enough red herrings to keep everything guessing. The emotional core of the series is Charlene's relationship with Jack along with Sam the homicide detective. Charlene is inquisitive but not reckless showing real concern for her friends and her guests. Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.
February 13, 2022
i know that a cozy mystery set in Salem is hardly expected to be a book of great literary value and I enjoy cozies, but in Mrs. Morris and the Vampire the authors have tried to cross a bridge too far and didn't make it. I read the previous four books in this series and enjoyed them, however, blood drinking wannabe vampires just doesn't make it for me. The characters are so unpleasant that I really didn't care if they all were killed off nor did I care who was the murderer. The authors' misuse of pronouns just added to the irritation in reading this book. I think Traci Hall and Patrice Wilton have exhausted their imaginations with this franchise and need to explore a different direction and hire a grammar editor.
August 4, 2021
Charlene Morris is my absolute favorite book character. This book series keeps getting better and better. Traci Hall and Patrice Wilton have made this series and it's characters so addicting. Charlene's character is always finding a mystery to solve, and this time she has to solve the murder of a so called real vampire. With so many lovable characters, Charlene has her pick of supporting friends. Not to mention she still has her live in ghost, Jack. I can't wait to see Traci and Patrice have in store for Charlene next. I do know that with these two authors we can expect more great mysteries for Charlene to solve!
April 17, 2022
I did not like this one as much as the others in the series. The writing often felt disjointed and the dialogue seemed.. weird often. Almost forced? I’ve really liked the others in this series but this one was just not great for me
August 18, 2021
Mrs. Morris and the Vampire is the fifth book in Traci Wilton’s Salem B&B Mystery series. ( Traci Wilton is the pen name for the collaboration of seasoned authors Traci Hall and Patrice Wilton.) Charlene Morris is a young widow who has established her bed and breakfast in Salem, Massachusetts, and has discovered that she is joined in her home by its late resident, Dr. Jack Strathmore. This book takes place at Halloween, several months after the third book in the series and about 15 months after she has taken possession of her bed and breakfast.
Charlene has been asked to be a costume judge at the yearly Witch Ball held at the historic Hawthorne Hotel. The ball is a Halloween(Samhain) staple in Salem. There are many interesting costumes, from a pair of Dalmatians to vampires that believe they truly are vampires. As the ball closes in on midnight and the time for naming the best costumes, Charlene and her fellow judges are off to the side comparing notes when there is a commotion at the center of the dance floor. It seems one of the vampires has called attention to himself repeating his name, Alaric, over and over. As midnight hits, the lights go out and the main door is locked. While there is still candlelight little can be seen until someone outside the door opens it and the exterior light switch is found. The self proclaimed vampire has disappeared leaving behind his cape, a bloodied stake, and a dazed and confused young witch, Serenity, the daughter of one of Charlene’s good friends.
Has a crime been committed? When the vampire’s body washes ashore the next day it is certain that it was murder and Charlene’s young friend is a top suspect. When a second murder occurs and is linked to the first, a full fledged investigation begins, both on the part of Detective Sam Holden and the curious Charlene.
With so many twists and turns the reader is kept guessing and second guessing until the very end of the story. Again this series entry will not disappoint fans of these books. I very much enjoyed this book and I wholeheartedly recommend it
Charlene has been asked to be a costume judge at the yearly Witch Ball held at the historic Hawthorne Hotel. The ball is a Halloween(Samhain) staple in Salem. There are many interesting costumes, from a pair of Dalmatians to vampires that believe they truly are vampires. As the ball closes in on midnight and the time for naming the best costumes, Charlene and her fellow judges are off to the side comparing notes when there is a commotion at the center of the dance floor. It seems one of the vampires has called attention to himself repeating his name, Alaric, over and over. As midnight hits, the lights go out and the main door is locked. While there is still candlelight little can be seen until someone outside the door opens it and the exterior light switch is found. The self proclaimed vampire has disappeared leaving behind his cape, a bloodied stake, and a dazed and confused young witch, Serenity, the daughter of one of Charlene’s good friends.
Has a crime been committed? When the vampire’s body washes ashore the next day it is certain that it was murder and Charlene’s young friend is a top suspect. When a second murder occurs and is linked to the first, a full fledged investigation begins, both on the part of Detective Sam Holden and the curious Charlene.
With so many twists and turns the reader is kept guessing and second guessing until the very end of the story. Again this series entry will not disappoint fans of these books. I very much enjoyed this book and I wholeheartedly recommend it
August 24, 2021
‘Do you believe in vampires, Jack?
No. But I didn’t believe in ghosts either and look where that got me.’
This is the 5th book in the Salem B&B Mystery series by Traci Wilton and it’s by far my favorite.
It’s the second Halloween for Charlene at her B&B in Salem, Massachusetts that she shares with the resident ghost, Jack Strathmore. And what an exciting Halloween it is! Charlene is attending the Witch Ball with friends and guests of her B&B where she is also a judge for best costumes. Before the winners are announced at midnight, a self-proclaimed vampire disappears, leaving behind a cloak and bloody wooden stake. His body is found the next day washed up on shore and when a second murder occurs, Charlene finds herself in the middle of Detective Sam Holden’s investigation.
I love the setting and characters in this series. It’s like visiting old friends and making new ones in each book. All the twists and turns will keep you guessing until the end in this well written paranormal cozy.
I read an advanced reader copy provided to me by Kensington through NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
August 22, 2021
This is my second in the series although it is the fifth instalment, and Charlene Morris's 2nd Halloween at her B&B is looming. The annual Witch Ball, held at the historic Hawthorne Hotel is the place everyone wants to be. Protagonist Charlene is a terrific amateur sleuth and gets stuck in when a naked man washes up on the beach with a hole in his chest. It's winery owner Brandy Flint's daughter's beau, called Alaric who claims to be a vampire from Romania.
Set in Salem, Massachusetts, Mrs. Morris and the Vampire was well-crafted, swift-paced, witty and thoroughly entertaining. Charlene is a widow who bought an old mansion now called "Charlene's" and she enjoys the company of Jack Strathmore, the progressive ghost of the former homeowner. The mystery was very engaging and I was kept guessing by the great killer concealment in this lively yarn of surprises. I can’t wait to visit Charlene's in Salem again. Very highly recommended.
I received a complimentary copy of this novel at my request from Kensington Books via NetGalley and this review is my unbiased opinion.
Set in Salem, Massachusetts, Mrs. Morris and the Vampire was well-crafted, swift-paced, witty and thoroughly entertaining. Charlene is a widow who bought an old mansion now called "Charlene's" and she enjoys the company of Jack Strathmore, the progressive ghost of the former homeowner. The mystery was very engaging and I was kept guessing by the great killer concealment in this lively yarn of surprises. I can’t wait to visit Charlene's in Salem again. Very highly recommended.
I received a complimentary copy of this novel at my request from Kensington Books via NetGalley and this review is my unbiased opinion.
August 24, 2021
A perfect introduction to the Halloween cozy season.. This is a fun intriguing cozy with fun charcters . Thank you to the publisher and to Net Galley. My review opinions are my own. This book has witches, vampires and lots of spooky Halloween time magical happenings to entice the reader.
This is the 5th book in the Salem B&B Mystery series by Traci Wilton . I have read the entire series and each book is delightful.
It’s Halloween time in Salem, Massachusetts and the decor is in full regalia. Charlene is looking forward to the Witch Ball . When a vampire is found dead the next day Charlene is suspecting nefarious circumstances and investigates with the help of her ghost. This was such a fun read and perfect for Halloween. A well crafted sleuth, great charcters and plenty of paranormal happenings.
This is the 5th book in the Salem B&B Mystery series by Traci Wilton . I have read the entire series and each book is delightful.
It’s Halloween time in Salem, Massachusetts and the decor is in full regalia. Charlene is looking forward to the Witch Ball . When a vampire is found dead the next day Charlene is suspecting nefarious circumstances and investigates with the help of her ghost. This was such a fun read and perfect for Halloween. A well crafted sleuth, great charcters and plenty of paranormal happenings.
June 19, 2021
This book was totally beyond amazing. I had to keep reading once I started and there was no putting it down till the last page was read. It moves along at a really great speed, not too fast nor too slow. the characters are so real that you feel as though you have known them forever and you cant help but fall in love with them. The story will grab you, keeping you interested and turning pages until you reach the end and then you are needing more. This book has to be read, no doubt about it.
August 16, 2021
Here we are at the fifth book in this series, and it’s still going strong. Charlene seems to be really successful with her B&B, and yet again, she gets tangled up in a mystery. This time, the daughter of a friend is mixed up with a man who claims to be a vampire, and he ends up dead. Charlene takes the case to find out who actually committed the murder when the daughter is one of the suspects even when Sam isn’t happy when she’s involved in murder once again. I love how this world is expanding when Charlene comes to realize that witches with powers exist, and how accepting she is of that. This was an entertaining read from beginning to end. I hate to harp on the same thing ever book, but I still don’t like that Jack is still kinda a contender for Charlene’s heart. Other than that, I absolutely loved this book. Recommend. I was provided a complimentary copy which I voluntarily reviewed.
October 8, 2022
Getting worse, not better
There were too many things going on in this book, including a sub plot about cannibalism. Once again the ending was really out of no where. glad I'm done with the published books, and happy to let this series drop off into obscurity.
There were too many things going on in this book, including a sub plot about cannibalism. Once again the ending was really out of no where. glad I'm done with the published books, and happy to let this series drop off into obscurity.
October 8, 2021
MRS. MORRIS AND THE VAMPIRE
The Fifth Salem B&B Mystery
With her B&B full of guests Charlene Morris is happy to be celebrating her second Halloween in Salem. While almost everyone is having fun at the Witch Ball, Charlene's friend, Brandy, is none too happy with her daughter's new boyfriend. The older man claims to be a real vampire and certainly seems to have the young woman enthralled. At midnight, the vampire makes a big show and vanishes. Since moving to Salem Charlene has learned that witches and ghosts are real...but vampires? When the undead reappears completely dead Charlene and her handsome ghost try to figure out who the man really was and what he was doing in Salem that got him killed.
Ghosts, Witches, and Vampires, oh my! The fifth Salem B&B Mystery provides thrills and chills as Mrs. Morris once again searches for a killer.
I like that Charlene is a smart and capable protagonist. She's not afraid to investigate, but she generally knows when to call for back up or even avoid situations she knows may be too dangerous. I like Brandy more and more with each book. She's every bit the modern witch and in MRS. MORRIS AND THE VAMPIRE we get to see her in protective momma mode. While I'm a huge fan of Jack, I'm not sure I like the prolonged romantic triangle. It's certainly unique, considering one of the people involved is a ghost, and I'm not even sure how I'd like to see it played out. I love Jack and Charlene's relationship, but... Meanwhile her relationship with Sam is starting to get annoying.
I truly enjoyed the mystery and gradual discovery of how the vampires cultivated their mystique. There were plenty of suspects for an unlikable victim, several twists, and more than one surprise. What I didn't like was the fact that the killer was described as crazy when this person's behavior was rational and the crime took a lot of cunning and planning.
MRS. MORRIS AND THE VAMPIRE is an atmospheric mystery that captures the fun of Halloween along with its scares.
The Fifth Salem B&B Mystery
With her B&B full of guests Charlene Morris is happy to be celebrating her second Halloween in Salem. While almost everyone is having fun at the Witch Ball, Charlene's friend, Brandy, is none too happy with her daughter's new boyfriend. The older man claims to be a real vampire and certainly seems to have the young woman enthralled. At midnight, the vampire makes a big show and vanishes. Since moving to Salem Charlene has learned that witches and ghosts are real...but vampires? When the undead reappears completely dead Charlene and her handsome ghost try to figure out who the man really was and what he was doing in Salem that got him killed.
Ghosts, Witches, and Vampires, oh my! The fifth Salem B&B Mystery provides thrills and chills as Mrs. Morris once again searches for a killer.
I like that Charlene is a smart and capable protagonist. She's not afraid to investigate, but she generally knows when to call for back up or even avoid situations she knows may be too dangerous. I like Brandy more and more with each book. She's every bit the modern witch and in MRS. MORRIS AND THE VAMPIRE we get to see her in protective momma mode. While I'm a huge fan of Jack, I'm not sure I like the prolonged romantic triangle. It's certainly unique, considering one of the people involved is a ghost, and I'm not even sure how I'd like to see it played out. I love Jack and Charlene's relationship, but... Meanwhile her relationship with Sam is starting to get annoying.
I truly enjoyed the mystery and gradual discovery of how the vampires cultivated their mystique. There were plenty of suspects for an unlikable victim, several twists, and more than one surprise. What I didn't like was the fact that the killer was described as crazy when this person's behavior was rational and the crime took a lot of cunning and planning.
MRS. MORRIS AND THE VAMPIRE is an atmospheric mystery that captures the fun of Halloween along with its scares.
August 22, 2021
This was a fantastic read! Halloween is one of my favorite themes and Charlene is participating as a judge for The Witch Ball. Charlene's friend, Brandy, is none too pleased with her daughter's new boyfriend, which Brandy informs Charlene that Alaric claims to be a vampire. Charlene observes Serenity and Alaric and overhears them arguing and the next moment, Serenity is love-struck.
Right before the judges can announce the costume winner, Alaric pulls a theatrical stunt where he'd disappear to prove to the doubters that he was who he claimed to be. The lights went out, the door locked and when the lights came back on Alaric was nowhere to be seen. In his place were a cloak and a wooden stake. Serenity came to after fainting and mentioned that the spell must've worked but questioned the stake. Charlene wasted no time calling Sam.
When Charlene returned to her B&B and spoke to Jack, her resident ghost, asking him if he believed in vampires, he admitted that he didn't but added he didn't believe in ghosts either. Yet there he was, a ghost.
When a body washes up on shore with a hole in the chest, Serenity becomes a suspect. Charlene joins her friend Brandy to find out more about the coven of vampires that are new transplants to Salem, Massachusetts.
I really enjoyed this story with a lot of twists and turns to keep me guessing. This will get you in the mood for Halloween, with witches, vampires & mystery. I highly recommend this series!
I received an ARC from NetGalley via Kensington and I have voluntarily reviewed this book. #KensingtonPublishing #TeamCharlene
Right before the judges can announce the costume winner, Alaric pulls a theatrical stunt where he'd disappear to prove to the doubters that he was who he claimed to be. The lights went out, the door locked and when the lights came back on Alaric was nowhere to be seen. In his place were a cloak and a wooden stake. Serenity came to after fainting and mentioned that the spell must've worked but questioned the stake. Charlene wasted no time calling Sam.
When Charlene returned to her B&B and spoke to Jack, her resident ghost, asking him if he believed in vampires, he admitted that he didn't but added he didn't believe in ghosts either. Yet there he was, a ghost.
When a body washes up on shore with a hole in the chest, Serenity becomes a suspect. Charlene joins her friend Brandy to find out more about the coven of vampires that are new transplants to Salem, Massachusetts.
I really enjoyed this story with a lot of twists and turns to keep me guessing. This will get you in the mood for Halloween, with witches, vampires & mystery. I highly recommend this series!
I received an ARC from NetGalley via Kensington and I have voluntarily reviewed this book. #KensingtonPublishing #TeamCharlene
August 24, 2021
The 5th Book, in A Salem B&B Series, has succeeded in further feeding my addiction to the awesome characters and the mysterious goings-on in the town of Salem! My favorite B&B owner, Charlene, is attending the famous Witch's Ball where her friend, and witch extraordinare, Brandy let's the dislike for her daughter, Serenity's new boyfriend, who claims to be a real vampire, be known. Planning to announce the King and Queen of the ball at midnight, Charlene and the other attendee's are left in shock when Alaric, the vampire, announces his plans to show proof of his identity. When the ballroom goes dark and the doors are mysteriously locked the end results are different than what was expected! A missing vampire, a cloak and a bloody stake are all that is left in evidence. Was Alaric a victim of something sinister or was this the work of someone of flesh and blood? Will Charlene find herself in the middle of another big mystery ? This is one of my favorite series. I love the characters, even our resident ghost Jack, who keeps Charlene on her toes. This is a great series to read anytime but with the Halloween season coming up, I highly recommend this book! Authors Traci Hall and Patrice Wilton have written a series that has stolen my heart! I always look forward to see what they have Charlene getting into next!
August 24, 2021
This was a fun and spooky visit to Salem at Halloween time that started with a Halloween ball. Charlene knew her two witch friends were real, but how 'bout those self-professed vampires huh? Charlene had to juggle keeping Sam off her back for doing her usual snooping and keeping herself out of the killer's crosshairs.
We got to learn a little more about Brandy and her daughter Serenity, since Serenity was part of the focus of the story. Charlene and Brandy had a rocky start, and I still wouldn't call her exactly a friendly friend, but Brandy definitely came in handy at the end. Even Sam believed a dream she'd had (would've been pretty bad if he hadn't!). Meanwhile, I love how Jack was learning to do more and more things in his ghostly existence. He's really become quite the computer research wizard. If I was Charlene, I know I'd be so torn between the two men she's crazy about! Although sometimes I lean toward Jack just because he's so darn sweet! I'm always looking forward to the next in this awesome series!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC of this book provided by the publisher via NetGalley, and my opinions are my own.
We got to learn a little more about Brandy and her daughter Serenity, since Serenity was part of the focus of the story. Charlene and Brandy had a rocky start, and I still wouldn't call her exactly a friendly friend, but Brandy definitely came in handy at the end. Even Sam believed a dream she'd had (would've been pretty bad if he hadn't!). Meanwhile, I love how Jack was learning to do more and more things in his ghostly existence. He's really become quite the computer research wizard. If I was Charlene, I know I'd be so torn between the two men she's crazy about! Although sometimes I lean toward Jack just because he's so darn sweet! I'm always looking forward to the next in this awesome series!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC of this book provided by the publisher via NetGalley, and my opinions are my own.
February 14, 2022
Mrs. Morris and the Vampire is a fun one. We get a costume party where one who claims to be a vampire disappears without a trace. Later a body washes up ashore and lo and behold...it's the disappearing vampire.
Now Charlene can't help herself and gets involved trying to figure out what happened. Of course, per her usual, she gets wrapped up in trouble and if she isn't careful she may not live to see another day.
I was gifted this book by Kensington Publishing and saw (after the fact) that it was Book 5. Well me being me, I had to read the first 4 books first 😂😂 sssoooo I did that at the end of last year. Now I finally got to Mrs. Morris and the Vampire.
I love Charlene. I love Jack and I also love Silva. There isn't much I don't love about this entire series. It has ghosts, murder, a cute cat and a quirky yet nosy do-gooder who gets into trouble and solves the mysteries. This has become one of my favorite cozy mystery series. It's a perfect one for those who love Cozies as well or who want to dip their hand in the genre.
I sincerely appreciate the publisher for providing me with a review copy. All opinions expressed herein are mine and mine alone.
Now Charlene can't help herself and gets involved trying to figure out what happened. Of course, per her usual, she gets wrapped up in trouble and if she isn't careful she may not live to see another day.
I was gifted this book by Kensington Publishing and saw (after the fact) that it was Book 5. Well me being me, I had to read the first 4 books first 😂😂 sssoooo I did that at the end of last year. Now I finally got to Mrs. Morris and the Vampire.
I love Charlene. I love Jack and I also love Silva. There isn't much I don't love about this entire series. It has ghosts, murder, a cute cat and a quirky yet nosy do-gooder who gets into trouble and solves the mysteries. This has become one of my favorite cozy mystery series. It's a perfect one for those who love Cozies as well or who want to dip their hand in the genre.
I sincerely appreciate the publisher for providing me with a review copy. All opinions expressed herein are mine and mine alone.
August 22, 2021
Mrs. Morris and the Vampire is the 5th book in a Salem B&B Mystery series. It’s Halloween and Charlene has joined her guests and the residents of Salem at a costume ball. She is helping to judge.
Brandy is concerned about her daughter Serenity because she is very involved with a new man, Alaric, who claims to be a vampire. By the morning after the ball, Alaric is dead. Brandy asks Charlene for help to keep Serenity out of jail.
And so the action starts interspersed with the lovely life at the B&B. This mystery has a good mix of every day life, new information and details about Salem, and the investigation into Alaric’s death. The story is well written and the killer concealed until the authors were ready to reveal how the pieces fit together.
I like Jack but I still wish he would move on to the afterlife so that Charlene would move on too. I think she may be ready because there was less dwelling on her husband’s death in this book.
Each Salem B&B Mystery gets better. And each mystery takes on a new paranormal story - ghosts, witches, sorceress, vampires. Sometimes I almost believe in the paranormal in the way these mysteries play out.
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to review this book prior to publication.
Brandy is concerned about her daughter Serenity because she is very involved with a new man, Alaric, who claims to be a vampire. By the morning after the ball, Alaric is dead. Brandy asks Charlene for help to keep Serenity out of jail.
And so the action starts interspersed with the lovely life at the B&B. This mystery has a good mix of every day life, new information and details about Salem, and the investigation into Alaric’s death. The story is well written and the killer concealed until the authors were ready to reveal how the pieces fit together.
I like Jack but I still wish he would move on to the afterlife so that Charlene would move on too. I think she may be ready because there was less dwelling on her husband’s death in this book.
Each Salem B&B Mystery gets better. And each mystery takes on a new paranormal story - ghosts, witches, sorceress, vampires. Sometimes I almost believe in the paranormal in the way these mysteries play out.
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to review this book prior to publication.
August 13, 2021
This is the 5th installment in the Salem B&B mystery series. Charlene Morris moved to Salem from Chicago over a year ago to move on from the loss of her husband. Charlene is attending the Halloween Annual witch ball and is one of the costume judges. Charlene’s friend Brandy’s daughter Serenity is with a much older man named Alaric who recently arrived from New Orleans and he tells everyone he is a vampire. At midnight, he tells everyone he is going to prove he is a vampire and the lights go out and then when they come on, he is gone but his cloak and a stake in on the ground with blood on it. No one can find him and Serenity leaves with Alaric’s friend Elisabeta. Charlene believes something is off and calls Sam to tell him and he comes but they are still mad at each other for her involvement in other investigations and she is mad as he put her in jail. They are keeping things “professional” and he agrees to look into it. Alaric is later found dead and Serenity becomes a prime suspect and Brandy requests Charlene to help her investigate this to get Serenity off the hook. Charlene and Brandy go to the house where Alaric was living and then visit another man who is in town from New Orleans who knew Alaric and his friends. As soon as they leave, the man falls to the street below from his hotel room. Yikes Charlene is at yet another crime scene and Sam is less than thrilled. Once she gets home she runs everything by Jack her resident ghost and he is willing to help her investigate .. amazing that Jack as a ghost can work the computer but it is fascinating to see the two of them work together. Charlene is a great sleuth and tries to be careful but of course she gets into trouble along the way. This is a great series and this was a great addition to the series and kept me reading into the early morning hours to finish the book. Cannot wait for the next installment.
August 22, 2021
Mrs. Morris and the Vampire by Traci Wilton is the 5th in the Salem B&B mystery series. Charlene’s B&B is full and she is eagerly anticipating her first Halloween in Salem especially the Witch Ball. After all, what better holiday to truly experience Salem than Halloween? If running a B&B isn’t complicated enough, Charlene’s friend Brandy Flint, who owns the local winery, confides in Charlene that she is none too fond of her daughter’s new boyfriend who claims to be a vampire. When he vanishes during the Witch Ball and later washes ashore, Brandy’s daughter becomes the chief suspect.
Detective Sam Holden is once again on the case, while Charlene and her resident ghost Jack Strathmore work together to solve the mysterious death. Another fun installment in this series, full of mystery and mayhem. This book captures the essence of Salem and gives the reader a peek behind the scenes of running a B&B - a thoroughly enjoyable read. (I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy and all opinions are my own.)
Detective Sam Holden is once again on the case, while Charlene and her resident ghost Jack Strathmore work together to solve the mysterious death. Another fun installment in this series, full of mystery and mayhem. This book captures the essence of Salem and gives the reader a peek behind the scenes of running a B&B - a thoroughly enjoyable read. (I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy and all opinions are my own.)
August 24, 2021
Mrs. Morris and the Vampire is the fifth book in the Salem B&B Mystery series by Traci Wilton. Lol everyone of the books I read from this series is the best one I think so far. I love the setting of this amazing series, and the awesome cast of characters that we see in each of the succeeding books. After the Witch's Ball which Charlene is a judge this year, once again there is a murder, which she tends to go in search of the culprit. As with each of the previous books the authors write such an amazing story that you hate for the book to come to a end. I certainly would recommend this book to everyone.
I received an ARC from NetGalley and Kensington Publishing, all thoughts and opinions expressed here are my own.
I received an ARC from NetGalley and Kensington Publishing, all thoughts and opinions expressed here are my own.
August 23, 2021
Mrs. Morris and the Vampire by Traci Wilton
This is a ghoulishly delightful read just in time for the Halloween season. I think this is the best one so far. Don’t get me wrong, all of the “Mrs. Morris and….” books are fabulous. I just really enjoyed this one immensely.
All of your favorite characters are back, Charlene, Jack, Sam, Minnie and Avery along with a couple of ghosts, witches and vampires. Together, this makes for a wonderful time at the B and B. As usual, Charlene gets a little too involved in the murder and disappearance of a party goer who has everyone believing he is a real live vampire.
Wrap up in your favorite afghan with a cup of hot cocoa and prepare to get caught up in this great read. You won’t want to put it down. Enjoy!!
This is a ghoulishly delightful read just in time for the Halloween season. I think this is the best one so far. Don’t get me wrong, all of the “Mrs. Morris and….” books are fabulous. I just really enjoyed this one immensely.
All of your favorite characters are back, Charlene, Jack, Sam, Minnie and Avery along with a couple of ghosts, witches and vampires. Together, this makes for a wonderful time at the B and B. As usual, Charlene gets a little too involved in the murder and disappearance of a party goer who has everyone believing he is a real live vampire.
Wrap up in your favorite afghan with a cup of hot cocoa and prepare to get caught up in this great read. You won’t want to put it down. Enjoy!!
August 24, 2021
Mrs. Morris and the Vampire is book #5 in the Salem B&B Mystery series by Traci Wilton.
It is Halloween and Charlene is a judge at the costume ball. Her friend Brandy’s daughter, Serenity, is very enthralled with Alaric, who claims to be a vampire. Alaric disappears just before they name the winners. He turns up dead and Charlene wants to help keep Serenity out of jail.
Murder, ghosts, witches, vampires, mystery - what more can you ask for? It kept me guessing to the end. I really enjoy this series.
Thank you to the author, Kensington Books, and NetGalley for the Advanced Reader Copy (ARC) copy of this book and I am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
It is Halloween and Charlene is a judge at the costume ball. Her friend Brandy’s daughter, Serenity, is very enthralled with Alaric, who claims to be a vampire. Alaric disappears just before they name the winners. He turns up dead and Charlene wants to help keep Serenity out of jail.
Murder, ghosts, witches, vampires, mystery - what more can you ask for? It kept me guessing to the end. I really enjoy this series.
Thank you to the author, Kensington Books, and NetGalley for the Advanced Reader Copy (ARC) copy of this book and I am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
February 19, 2022
I love the Salem B & B Mystery series. I appreciate that a ghostly character is a major character along with the antics of the cat.
One of the best things about having a B and B as the main location of the story is that there are new characters to get to know in every book along with the recurring characters. In this one, I especially enjoyed getting to learn more about the powers of the most influential witch family.
The murder mystery was well developed with several red herrings. I was shocked to learn who the killer was!
I can’t wait to read the next installment in this series!
One of the best things about having a B and B as the main location of the story is that there are new characters to get to know in every book along with the recurring characters. In this one, I especially enjoyed getting to learn more about the powers of the most influential witch family.
The murder mystery was well developed with several red herrings. I was shocked to learn who the killer was!
I can’t wait to read the next installment in this series!
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