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Familiar Kitten Mysteries #9.5
Haunted Hex
Death is not the end…
Kinsley and Thorn are new parents. Laney is a perfect baby, and because of the magical reset, they don’t have to harness her powers.
Life is everything Kinsley always wanted it to be. Nice. Normal. Quiet.
Until a dead witch turns up outside under the old hanging tree, and Lilith is possibly the prime suspect.
Kinsley and Thorn are new parents. Laney is a perfect baby, and because of the magical reset, they don’t have to harness her powers.
Life is everything Kinsley always wanted it to be. Nice. Normal. Quiet.
Until a dead witch turns up outside under the old hanging tree, and Lilith is possibly the prime suspect.
196 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 25, 2021
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Sara Bourgeois
234 books344 followersSara Bourgeois is a Midwesterner through and through. She spends her time writing, reading, herding cats, and standing in her driveway during tornado warnings. (You can't see them from the basement.)
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April 6, 2021
Love this series. As new parents Kingsley & Thorn have a lot going on. Kingsley’s magic is still messed up. Aunt Lilith starts to act strange could it be that the magic that keeps all the witches young is no longer working right. But it’s due to dark magic. Meri may be growing some. Another good mystery.
April 21, 2021
Entertaining supernatural cozy mystery series
This is an entertaining supernatural cozy mystery series. A great cast of characters in an entertaining storyline. This is the second generation of the family in this storyline. Kinsley is a witch a powerful witch in the head of her coven. Her family which is goes back generations in the town of Coventry. This town has humans in which is a like living there. There is a spill over the challenge though that keeps humans from seeing the magic. When they do their minds just turn it into something Monday night. Kinsley has a knack for solving mysteries and murders. Just like her mother did before her. Recently magic in the town has decreased quite a bit and they are trying to figure out what caused it. Kinsley along with the rest of the family figures out what is going on in the town and if it is magical they take care of it and if it is mundane then she helps her husband the sheriff figure it out. Her new baby is going to be the next most powerful witch when she grows up and her familiar Mary a cat that has been alive for a very long time is there to help and protect them. A very entertaining series with occasional dark twist here and there but very entertaining. Check it out
This is an entertaining supernatural cozy mystery series. A great cast of characters in an entertaining storyline. This is the second generation of the family in this storyline. Kinsley is a witch a powerful witch in the head of her coven. Her family which is goes back generations in the town of Coventry. This town has humans in which is a like living there. There is a spill over the challenge though that keeps humans from seeing the magic. When they do their minds just turn it into something Monday night. Kinsley has a knack for solving mysteries and murders. Just like her mother did before her. Recently magic in the town has decreased quite a bit and they are trying to figure out what caused it. Kinsley along with the rest of the family figures out what is going on in the town and if it is magical they take care of it and if it is mundane then she helps her husband the sheriff figure it out. Her new baby is going to be the next most powerful witch when she grows up and her familiar Mary a cat that has been alive for a very long time is there to help and protect them. A very entertaining series with occasional dark twist here and there but very entertaining. Check it out
April 1, 2021
Life After Birth Mystery
Magic is still at a low level in Coventry. Kinsley is feeling the effects of childbirth. Not the pain but the exhaustion even though Laney has slept all night since birth. Good thing as not only nightmares but daymares are ramping up & she doesn't know why. When a disturbance outside Hangman's House bring Thorn & Kinsley running, they find a witch named Samara dead with Li!ith standing over her with a knife. Lilith is dazed & confused. But Samara hasn't been stabbed to death. Who is strong enough to overcome Aunt Lilith? As Kinsley struggles to unravel the mystery while keeping her baby safe, there seems to be a gathering of darkness around Coventry. Is this the future with less magic the the town witches have to prepare for? Is new baby Laney the savior or the sacrifice?
As this series continues to ramp up the mystery & anticipation, l eagerly wait for the next book. They're quick reads so start at the beginning. It will be worth it.
Magic is still at a low level in Coventry. Kinsley is feeling the effects of childbirth. Not the pain but the exhaustion even though Laney has slept all night since birth. Good thing as not only nightmares but daymares are ramping up & she doesn't know why. When a disturbance outside Hangman's House bring Thorn & Kinsley running, they find a witch named Samara dead with Li!ith standing over her with a knife. Lilith is dazed & confused. But Samara hasn't been stabbed to death. Who is strong enough to overcome Aunt Lilith? As Kinsley struggles to unravel the mystery while keeping her baby safe, there seems to be a gathering of darkness around Coventry. Is this the future with less magic the the town witches have to prepare for? Is new baby Laney the savior or the sacrifice?
As this series continues to ramp up the mystery & anticipation, l eagerly wait for the next book. They're quick reads so start at the beginning. It will be worth it.
June 10, 2021
Thorn and Kinsley have had their premature baby. The baby seems to be healthy and happy. Everything seems to be going well until a dead witch is found in the front yard and Lilith is standing there with a knife. Then there's a death threat on a pizza box, another ghost, someone possessed and we find out what happens to some souls of really evil people.
I think the person to keep an eye on in the next few books in the series is Laney, the baby. I think she may turn out to be something very, very special. The characters are still being done well, the events are unusual enough to remain interesting and there's good potential for more books in the series.
I think the person to keep an eye on in the next few books in the series is Laney, the baby. I think she may turn out to be something very, very special. The characters are still being done well, the events are unusual enough to remain interesting and there's good potential for more books in the series.
March 25, 2021
Loved it
Something strange is going on in Coventry...magic is waning.
Kinsley and Thorn are taking care of the baby but soon Thorn has to go back to work which will leave his girls alone.
Another great addition to the Familiar Kitten mysteries and the characters are wonderful.
Kinsley has her hands full when a dead body is found out front of the Hangman's House...and one of her Aunt's is in the street with a knife
Does Kinsley let Thorn due his job? Or does she help find the murderer?
You'll have to read the book to find out....
Well written and it kept my attention right until the end
Something strange is going on in Coventry...magic is waning.
Kinsley and Thorn are taking care of the baby but soon Thorn has to go back to work which will leave his girls alone.
Another great addition to the Familiar Kitten mysteries and the characters are wonderful.
Kinsley has her hands full when a dead body is found out front of the Hangman's House...and one of her Aunt's is in the street with a knife
Does Kinsley let Thorn due his job? Or does she help find the murderer?
You'll have to read the book to find out....
Well written and it kept my attention right until the end
March 25, 2021
Sara Bourgeois has hit another home run. Love this series. It totally hooked me when it began with the Skeenbauer and Tuttlesmith feud. The stories have progressed delightfully and this book is the start of Laney’s story. You will be glad you read this series and get to know the characters and the town of Coventry. The Skeenbauer witches are like old friends, and Aunt Lilith is a total hoot. Oh, and no one can steal the show like Meri. He is the snarkiest cat around.
May 28, 2021
Love the series
It's the first book since Kinsley had the baby, so, of course, she goes sleuthing with her mama. Magic is all out of sorts and they can't figure out why. Another great installment in the series. However, there were quite a few errors with spelling and such, which doesn't detract from the story itself... but if you're like me, your brain has to acknowledge the error, interrupting the flow.
It's the first book since Kinsley had the baby, so, of course, she goes sleuthing with her mama. Magic is all out of sorts and they can't figure out why. Another great installment in the series. However, there were quite a few errors with spelling and such, which doesn't detract from the story itself... but if you're like me, your brain has to acknowledge the error, interrupting the flow.
March 28, 2021
ARC Review I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. Thorn and Kinsley have a new baby names laney . After the tornado his Coventry the magical reset has begun so the vale is making witches weaker . But when a body is found she can't help herself . Awesome story
April 5, 2021
Haunted Hex is a fast paced read. This book includes more family interaction than the others in the series. Remy's interaction with Kinsely was extremely loving. This book really left me wanting more. I can't wait to read the next book.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 30, 2021
I love this series and have read them all so far, not quite finished the one that just came out. I noticed that this one and the one I'm reading are quite short. I hope Sara isn't tired of this series. That would make me sad because I love the characters and the town. Plus the mysteries are always compelling!
June 23, 2021
This is a wonderful series. I was a bit confused with this book, though. I’m not sure I completely understand what happened. But it was still a great story and I like the characters. I wish that the magic would get completely restored though. Some series need the magic flowing freely!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 29, 2021
Great series!
Such a great series! I can barely wait for the next book to come out! What is wrong with the magic in Coventry? I love Aunt Lilith, and Meri is getting bigger! My fave author now! Thank you for a great read!
Such a great series! I can barely wait for the next book to come out! What is wrong with the magic in Coventry? I love Aunt Lilith, and Meri is getting bigger! My fave author now! Thank you for a great read!
April 4, 2021
The magic is leaving.
After the tornado in Coventry the magic has started seeping away. When local witches start dying Kinsley, Thorn, and her family have to discover what black magic is being performed before it can take her newborn daughter.
After the tornado in Coventry the magic has started seeping away. When local witches start dying Kinsley, Thorn, and her family have to discover what black magic is being performed before it can take her newborn daughter.
July 11, 2021
I liked this one better
It isn't skip around too much so it felt more coherent. The characters only sometimes made poor decisions and I feel like Thorn is maybe learning to be a decent person.
It isn't skip around too much so it felt more coherent. The characters only sometimes made poor decisions and I feel like Thorn is maybe learning to be a decent person.
December 22, 2021
Riveting couldn't put it down.
From the very start it had me wanting to know what happens next. I really wanted to go to sleep but I had to finish reading it first. Time now is past midnight.
From the very start it had me wanting to know what happens next. I really wanted to go to sleep but I had to finish reading it first. Time now is past midnight.
March 26, 2021
What could go wrong
Everything Aunties, Meri hum.has it gotten darker in town? What can a witch do when Mexico is so weak???? Why oh why was this all happening.now?
Everything Aunties, Meri hum.has it gotten darker in town? What can a witch do when Mexico is so weak???? Why oh why was this all happening.now?
March 28, 2021
Haunted Hex
This book from the series was fantastic kept me wandering the whole time. Love the series.Read the whole series they are great.
This book from the series was fantastic kept me wandering the whole time. Love the series.Read the whole series they are great.
March 30, 2021
Must read this book!
Definitely a must-read book. The story twists and turns unexpectedly, and gives a good level of intensity to keep you reading nonstop.
Definitely a must-read book. The story twists and turns unexpectedly, and gives a good level of intensity to keep you reading nonstop.
April 2, 2021
Fantastic
I really enjoyed reading your books the characters and your story line are fun to read and I am looking forward to your next book.
I really enjoyed reading your books the characters and your story line are fun to read and I am looking forward to your next book.
April 10, 2021
Always love Sara Bourgeois's books
Laney is such a good baby. I hope magic soon gets figured out. Dead People walking and talking. Meri and Kinsley take care of it all
Laney is such a good baby. I hope magic soon gets figured out. Dead People walking and talking. Meri and Kinsley take care of it all
May 21, 2021
Good read
I loved reading it.kept me interested until the very end. I am looking forward to reading the next book. Thank you
I loved reading it.kept me interested until the very end. I am looking forward to reading the next book. Thank you
August 3, 2021
Haunted Hex
The story continues and death in some sort continues to plague Kinsley. Living near a ley line certainly makes life interesting for this witch.
The story continues and death in some sort continues to plague Kinsley. Living near a ley line certainly makes life interesting for this witch.
August 26, 2021
Interesting, now want to see what part Laney plays in the next story.
September 9, 2021
Good as usual
As stated
above this book contains the very enjoyable twist of a witch's unusual lifestyle. As you read something different always pops up.
As stated
above this book contains the very enjoyable twist of a witch's unusual lifestyle. As you read something different always pops up.
January 28, 2022
Fun read
This is a fun series with characters enjoyable to read. I recommend this series if you enjoy paranormal cozy books, you will be deligjred.
This is a fun series with characters enjoyable to read. I recommend this series if you enjoy paranormal cozy books, you will be deligjred.
July 30, 2021
Haunted Hex is a fantastic paranormal cozy mystery. This book is interesting and engaging. The mystery has many twists to keep you guessing. I love the characters. I really enjoyed this book and look forward to more in the series.
November 24, 2025
YAY! Back to normal. Well, normal enough. Laney is a good baby and Kinsley and Thorn are good parents. The book has definitely changed gears to parents and married from single/dating. It's a subtle change and now that the book actually focuses on their working together to solve a mystery, it works quite well. Magic has changed and it seems like Kinsley's coven is being somewhat targeted for their previously held power. The mystery this time was really quite good, but again, it felt like it ended a bit abruptly. Meri's back to his previously snarky self. And I love it. Thorn isn't quite such a douche. Seems like maybe he has finally pulled his head out of his ass. Viv and Reggie weren't in this one but a little tiny bit and I'm missing them and the girls' friendship. Overall a MUCH better story than the previous book. Looking forward to the next one!
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