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Furry Fairy Holiday Hijinks #1
Candy Cane Conspiracy: A Cursed Candy World Mystery
A witch's destiny denied.Fate made Trixie a hunter of devilish demons, except...demons aren't devilish, and Trixie's not hunting them. She gave that future the boot. But by denying her supposed destiny, she inherits a problem.
Furred, feathered, and scaled, the creatures have invaded her life. She's being pranked by furry fairies, stalked by mini-devils, and harassed by the messy scourge of dragons roosting in her yard.
Trixie's had enough. She's moving to Boise and hoping to leave the magical critters behind.
But what happens when moving isn't enough? And worse, when her creature problems intersect with a murder investigation?
Join Trixie as she begins her new job as a barista at Magic Beans coffee shop and becomes a reluctant solver of magical creature problems and a consultant for the International Criminal Witch police.***An early version of this book was erroneously published with a missing a chapter in between Chapters 15 and 16. The updated, correct version has a total of 19 chapters and an epilogue. The earlier, incorrect version had 18 chapters and an epilogue.***
Furred, feathered, and scaled, the creatures have invaded her life. She's being pranked by furry fairies, stalked by mini-devils, and harassed by the messy scourge of dragons roosting in her yard.
Trixie's had enough. She's moving to Boise and hoping to leave the magical critters behind.
But what happens when moving isn't enough? And worse, when her creature problems intersect with a murder investigation?
Join Trixie as she begins her new job as a barista at Magic Beans coffee shop and becomes a reluctant solver of magical creature problems and a consultant for the International Criminal Witch police.***An early version of this book was erroneously published with a missing a chapter in between Chapters 15 and 16. The updated, correct version has a total of 19 chapters and an epilogue. The earlier, incorrect version had 18 chapters and an epilogue.***
274 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 15, 2021
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About the author
Cate Lawley
72 books407 followersUSA Today bestselling author Cate Lawley writes humorous, action-filled mysteries that frequently contain paranormal elements.
When Cate's not tapping away at her keyboard or in deep contemplation of her next fanciful writing project, she's sweeping up hairy dust bunnies and watching British mysteries.
Cate is from Austin, Texas (where many of her stories take place), but has recently migrated north to Boise, Idaho, where soup season (her favorite time of year) lasts more than two weeks.
She's worked as an attorney, a dog trainer, and in various other positions, but writer is the hands-down winner. She's thankful readers keep reading, so she can keep writing!
For bonus materials and updates, visit her website to join her mailing list: www.CateLawley.com.
When Cate's not tapping away at her keyboard or in deep contemplation of her next fanciful writing project, she's sweeping up hairy dust bunnies and watching British mysteries.
Cate is from Austin, Texas (where many of her stories take place), but has recently migrated north to Boise, Idaho, where soup season (her favorite time of year) lasts more than two weeks.
She's worked as an attorney, a dog trainer, and in various other positions, but writer is the hands-down winner. She's thankful readers keep reading, so she can keep writing!
For bonus materials and updates, visit her website to join her mailing list: www.CateLawley.com.
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December 11, 2022
4.5 stars, 5 for Goodreads.
I'm never sure how I feel about series or spinoffs that are in the same world but all the main the characters are different. Sometimes they can be done really well, as in Fairytales of Folkshore, but sometimes they fall flat and end up being the same story repeated over and over. I'm glad to say that Candy Cane Conspiracy was the former of the two.
I have to say I'm really grateful that Cate Lawley took the approach she did with the Cursed Candy series. Lina's story was well and truly over in the three book arc she gave it, and I'm glad she didn't try to turn it into a 30+ book series just because she could, as so many cozy mystery authors seem to do. Instead, she introduces the same world with new aspects and new main players. It's exciting to see a lot of the rollover from the original series in this new one, such as developments with Bastian and Lina's relationship, and the progression of Bastian's ICWP decisions and the organization in general. Yet this also brings in demons, fairies, and a hint of dragons that we haven't seen before. I love that we get to explore the world further through Trixie's eyes, as well as just the characters. I love the exploration of different types of magic.
I'll probably continue this series by going back and reading Tea with a Demon before I continue to Sugar Plum Ploy, but I'm not sure. I definitely want to see this series to completion as well, and plan on buying the later two in the series eventually as well.
I'm never sure how I feel about series or spinoffs that are in the same world but all the main the characters are different. Sometimes they can be done really well, as in Fairytales of Folkshore, but sometimes they fall flat and end up being the same story repeated over and over. I'm glad to say that Candy Cane Conspiracy was the former of the two.
I have to say I'm really grateful that Cate Lawley took the approach she did with the Cursed Candy series. Lina's story was well and truly over in the three book arc she gave it, and I'm glad she didn't try to turn it into a 30+ book series just because she could, as so many cozy mystery authors seem to do. Instead, she introduces the same world with new aspects and new main players. It's exciting to see a lot of the rollover from the original series in this new one, such as developments with Bastian and Lina's relationship, and the progression of Bastian's ICWP decisions and the organization in general. Yet this also brings in demons, fairies, and a hint of dragons that we haven't seen before. I love that we get to explore the world further through Trixie's eyes, as well as just the characters. I love the exploration of different types of magic.
I'll probably continue this series by going back and reading Tea with a Demon before I continue to Sugar Plum Ploy, but I'm not sure. I definitely want to see this series to completion as well, and plan on buying the later two in the series eventually as well.
October 5, 2022
Cute paranormal
Ms. Lawley writes a paranormal cozy written with romance elements and humor. Eclectic characters and situations make this an interesting read.
Ms. Lawley writes a paranormal cozy written with romance elements and humor. Eclectic characters and situations make this an interesting read.
December 24, 2025
"Candy Cane Conspiracy (Furry Fairy Holiday Hijinks #1)" by Cate Lawley reads like the start of a spin off series. A lot of "when I did this" sort of talk that made me feel like I missed a lot somewhere. I have yet to figure out which of the author's other series of books this one is a spin off from. I'll figure it out eventually. Once the story got past all the re-intro and character introductions it felt more standalone.
Trixie is a witch that has an unusual blend of magic. She has the usual magic and she's what is commonly called a demon hunter in this book's version of the real world. She calls it being a critter whisper or something along the lines of those lines. She partners with a handsome Daman (more human like Demon from what I sort have figured out from the brief recap of supposedly known backstory) to solve a death by magical candy cane at the local candy cane factory.
Trixie also has to figure out why her squirrely fairy stalkers keep messing with her. Most recently they decorated her yard with fairy lights and candy canes. The two mysteries could be linked or they could just be playing tricks on her.
Trixie is a witch that has an unusual blend of magic. She has the usual magic and she's what is commonly called a demon hunter in this book's version of the real world. She calls it being a critter whisper or something along the lines of those lines. She partners with a handsome Daman (more human like Demon from what I sort have figured out from the brief recap of supposedly known backstory) to solve a death by magical candy cane at the local candy cane factory.
Trixie also has to figure out why her squirrely fairy stalkers keep messing with her. Most recently they decorated her yard with fairy lights and candy canes. The two mysteries could be linked or they could just be playing tricks on her.
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October 19, 2021AUTHOR'S NOTE: An early version of this book was missing a critical chapter. The updated, correct version has a total of 19 chapters and an epilogue.
Here's the blog post I created listing fixes for those who downloaded the 18 chapter + epilogue version. I'll be updating it as I have more information. I've included an Amazon, Google Play, and Print fix with more to come. https://catelawley.com/candy-cane-con...
Here's the blog post I created listing fixes for those who downloaded the 18 chapter + epilogue version. I'll be updating it as I have more information. I've included an Amazon, Google Play, and Print fix with more to come. https://catelawley.com/candy-cane-con...
November 3, 2022
Trixie Looney is a witch who has Become aware that she has the power of a demon hunter. But she doesn’t hunt demons. However, she can communicate with fairies, who drive her crazy with their ‘pranks’. Because of this talent and the pranks, she has moved away from her home town in Texas And moved to Idaho. But she still has a problem with fairies who appear as squirrels. She comes out one morning on her way to work to discover that her bushes and trees are filled with candy canes. Then after she gets to work she finds that Sylvester, the daemion she had tracked to help her and her grandma with a book, is in town and the candy canes are connected to the murder of a witch. She offers to help Sylvester with the investigation.
December 8, 2021
I was surprised by this book. I chose it because it looked perfectly fitting for the Christmas season, and it was. But with it being a cozy mystery, I didn't have high expectations. This one, however, engaged me. The concepts and intrigues were unique (fairies that look like squirrels, a candy cane murder weapon, etc). I found myself interested and engaged. Instead of speed reading it, like I've done in the past with cozy mysteries, I read this at a normal pace, so that I could enjoy and take in all the details of the story.
Cute and fitting for Christmas, without any religious undertones.
4 stars
Cute and fitting for Christmas, without any religious undertones.
4 stars
November 14, 2022
I've not read many books with characters who have various degrees of magical powers. And after reading this one I probably won't be reading too many more. Trixie Loony finds herself involved with seemingly pranking fairies who had decorated her yard and car with candy canes. How could this possibly have anything to do with a murder by candy cane? Will Trixie, in collaboration with Sylvester, a hot daimon, be able to solve the case?
November 4, 2021
Adore!
I love Trixie and Sylvester *fans myself rapidly* lol.
Furry squirrels that aren't squirrels 😁😁😁
Glowing candy canes, a murder, miffed furry squirrels 😮🤔
All these things make a cracking good book!
I love this series and can't wait for MORE intrigue, furry fairies and coffee 😁😁👍👍
I love Trixie and Sylvester *fans myself rapidly* lol.
Furry squirrels that aren't squirrels 😁😁😁
Glowing candy canes, a murder, miffed furry squirrels 😮🤔
All these things make a cracking good book!
I love this series and can't wait for MORE intrigue, furry fairies and coffee 😁😁👍👍
October 17, 2022
Candy Cane Conspiracy: Furry Fairy Holiday Hijinks Book 1)
What a fun and slightly confusing little book. Took rereading some description of the types of magical powers and how Sylvester tracked Tricks down after more then a year. Loved the magical little furry fairy and their holiday hijinks.
Loved all the glowing candy canes decorating the trees and bushes and trees.
What a fun and slightly confusing little book. Took rereading some description of the types of magical powers and how Sylvester tracked Tricks down after more then a year. Loved the magical little furry fairy and their holiday hijinks.
Loved all the glowing candy canes decorating the trees and bushes and trees.
December 1, 2021
Meh...a little too much supernatural stuff without generating much interest in it. I sort of developed a "who cares" attitude toward the entire story. I think that was because the characters were not fleshed out quite as much as they should have been.
December 6, 2021
The Squirrels Didn't Do It
Trixie helps solve the murder of a witch. She is reunited with Sylvester, a daemon, whom she is assisting.
Interesting storyline and wonderful characters. I highly recommend!
Trixie helps solve the murder of a witch. She is reunited with Sylvester, a daemon, whom she is assisting.
Interesting storyline and wonderful characters. I highly recommend!
October 21, 2021
*3 Stars!!
November 4, 2022
3.5 star fun new pn cosy crime spin off from the cursed candy series.
February 3, 2023
Cute magical mystery
June 29, 2025
3.5 rounded up
October 19, 2021
Adorable! Can't wait for more.
March 6, 2022
Happy Holiday Treat!
A fun fantasy light read, this book (despite the murder) with skip you along and keep you questioning at the same time. Definitely tasty!
A fun fantasy light read, this book (despite the murder) with skip you along and keep you questioning at the same time. Definitely tasty!
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