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Witches of Hollow Cove #1-3
The Witches of Hollow Cove Series #1-3
Are you ready for your next magical adventure?
Okay, so I’m in trouble. Big trouble. I’m broke. Worse, my boyfriend of five years just dumped me.
What do I do? I move in with my three eccentric aunts in their family home, Davenport House. Sounds exciting, only this massive farmhouse likes to eat men. Yup. If I were a regular human, I would have run out screaming like a banshee. As a witch—I do absolutely nothing. Hey, maybe they deserved it?
’m back in Hollow Cove, the flamboyant paranormal community, where nymphs, werewolves, trolls, shifters, witches, and other paranormals live comfortable lives away from prying human eyes. As I settle into my new life, I decide to accept my aunts’ proposal and join the family business—the business of protecting our town and killing anything that would want to harm it.
But I’ve been away from the paranormal world for quite some time, and my magical abilities are a little bit rusty. Heck, they’re practically invisible.
Things soon spiral down the crapper when people in our community start dropping like flies. And when demons start showing up in Hollow Cove, it’s up to me to take care of them. Permanently.
This is going to be awesome. I just know it.
Get ready for this heart-pounding and laugh-out-loud magical adventure!
This bundle includes:
Shadow Witch, Book 1
Midnight Spells, Book 2
Charmed Nights, Book 3
Okay, so I’m in trouble. Big trouble. I’m broke. Worse, my boyfriend of five years just dumped me.
What do I do? I move in with my three eccentric aunts in their family home, Davenport House. Sounds exciting, only this massive farmhouse likes to eat men. Yup. If I were a regular human, I would have run out screaming like a banshee. As a witch—I do absolutely nothing. Hey, maybe they deserved it?
’m back in Hollow Cove, the flamboyant paranormal community, where nymphs, werewolves, trolls, shifters, witches, and other paranormals live comfortable lives away from prying human eyes. As I settle into my new life, I decide to accept my aunts’ proposal and join the family business—the business of protecting our town and killing anything that would want to harm it.
But I’ve been away from the paranormal world for quite some time, and my magical abilities are a little bit rusty. Heck, they’re practically invisible.
Things soon spiral down the crapper when people in our community start dropping like flies. And when demons start showing up in Hollow Cove, it’s up to me to take care of them. Permanently.
This is going to be awesome. I just know it.
Get ready for this heart-pounding and laugh-out-loud magical adventure!
This bundle includes:
Shadow Witch, Book 1
Midnight Spells, Book 2
Charmed Nights, Book 3
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751 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 22, 2021
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About the author
Kim Richardson
205 books1,254 followersKim Richardson is the award-winning author of the bestselling SOUL GUARDIANS series. She lives in the eastern part of Canada with her husband, two dogs and a very old cat. She is the author of the SOUL GUARDIANS series, the MYSTICS series, and the DIVIDED REALMS series. Kim's books are available in print editions, and translations are available in over 7 languages.
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February 27, 2022
I laughed out loud several times!
Sometimes you just need to read a book that makes you laugh and completely takes you away from your current situation. This book was super cute and funny!
Sometimes you just need to read a book that makes you laugh and completely takes you away from your current situation. This book was super cute and funny!
May 30, 2021
“The Witches of Hollow Cove” compiles into a single volume the first three instalments in this UF series by Kim Richardson: “Shadow Witch”; “Midnight Spells” and “Charmed Nights”.
The series follows Tessa (FMC), a witch in the early thirties, who after trying without luck to made it New York, came back home to Hollow Cove to live in Davenport House the family state, with her three eccentric aunts. As part of the new situation Tessa begins to work in her aunts’ agency ‘The Merlin Group’, a magical version of a P.I. office, that is always under the fierce scrutiny of Chief Marcus, who is not exactly amused. (Shadow Witch).
As the annual Night Festival in Hollow Cove (which lasts for whole five days), is the perfect opportunity for all things that go bump in the night, actually go ‘bump’ during the Night Festival 😉. Tessa just got her life together, just before she is the suspect in the killing of the seer, she just visited. Now, she would have to investigate the murder and find the real culprit to avoid ending up in jail forever. (Midnight Spells)
After the events occurred at the Night Festival Tessa is – as usually - in supernatural trouble. Her Merlin license has been revoked and in order to get it back she has to complete the Witch Trials. And to make things worse, the baker has been poisoned, and a close ‘friend’ is the main suspect on the murder. But do not worry, multitasking is Tessa’s speciality (Charmed Nights).
The series follows Tessa (FMC), a witch in the early thirties, who after trying without luck to made it New York, came back home to Hollow Cove to live in Davenport House the family state, with her three eccentric aunts. As part of the new situation Tessa begins to work in her aunts’ agency ‘The Merlin Group’, a magical version of a P.I. office, that is always under the fierce scrutiny of Chief Marcus, who is not exactly amused. (Shadow Witch).
As the annual Night Festival in Hollow Cove (which lasts for whole five days), is the perfect opportunity for all things that go bump in the night, actually go ‘bump’ during the Night Festival 😉. Tessa just got her life together, just before she is the suspect in the killing of the seer, she just visited. Now, she would have to investigate the murder and find the real culprit to avoid ending up in jail forever. (Midnight Spells)
After the events occurred at the Night Festival Tessa is – as usually - in supernatural trouble. Her Merlin license has been revoked and in order to get it back she has to complete the Witch Trials. And to make things worse, the baker has been poisoned, and a close ‘friend’ is the main suspect on the murder. But do not worry, multitasking is Tessa’s speciality (Charmed Nights).
June 2, 2021
A great series that was a blast to read.
Shadow Witch, Book 1 - I loved this story, the first in a series that i am now addicted to. I loved the characters and laughed quite a few times as I read it. It was so addicting that I read it in one sitting to see what crazy interaction Tessa would have next. Just a well written story that drew me in from the first chapter and kept me to the end. I loved the mix of magic, mystery and danger with the town of paranormals. Now I need the next book just to see what happens next. I loved Tessa.
Midnight Spells, Book 2 - Tessa, her aunts, and the rest of the town are back for another fun adventure. A big town arranged party is on and of course things go wrong. Add in a cute guy, death, danger and a a bunch of entertaining characters and you get a great story. I laughed and was entertained. Just a great story. Tessa and Marcus were a blast as usual. I received a copy and I honestly loved it.
Charmed Nights, Book 3 - Tess seems to be have a bad spell. Between issues with Marcus and her family, and the trial she has to do to keep her merlin badge, Tessa is not have a fun time, especially with the ending of the previous book. It was a fun read and made me laugh and groan and really wonder what else could go wrong this time around. But I was wildly entertained and could not put it down. I love Tessa and her aunts. They always make me laugh. Love reading to see how Tessa will survive and win in the end.
Shadow Witch, Book 1 - I loved this story, the first in a series that i am now addicted to. I loved the characters and laughed quite a few times as I read it. It was so addicting that I read it in one sitting to see what crazy interaction Tessa would have next. Just a well written story that drew me in from the first chapter and kept me to the end. I loved the mix of magic, mystery and danger with the town of paranormals. Now I need the next book just to see what happens next. I loved Tessa.
Midnight Spells, Book 2 - Tessa, her aunts, and the rest of the town are back for another fun adventure. A big town arranged party is on and of course things go wrong. Add in a cute guy, death, danger and a a bunch of entertaining characters and you get a great story. I laughed and was entertained. Just a great story. Tessa and Marcus were a blast as usual. I received a copy and I honestly loved it.
Charmed Nights, Book 3 - Tess seems to be have a bad spell. Between issues with Marcus and her family, and the trial she has to do to keep her merlin badge, Tessa is not have a fun time, especially with the ending of the previous book. It was a fun read and made me laugh and groan and really wonder what else could go wrong this time around. But I was wildly entertained and could not put it down. I love Tessa and her aunts. They always make me laugh. Love reading to see how Tessa will survive and win in the end.
January 7, 2026
(FYI I tend to only review one book per series, unless I want to change my scoring by 0.50 or more of a star. -- I tend not to read reviews until after I read a book, so I go in with an open mind.)
3.75*
First time read the author's work?: No
Will you be reading more?: Yes
Would you recommend?: Yes
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How I rate Stars: 5* = I loved (must read all I can find by the author)
4* = I really enjoyed (got to read all the series and try other books by the author).
3* = I enjoyed (I will continue to read the series)
or
3* = Good book just not my thing (I realised I don't like the genre or picked up a kids book to review in error.)
All of the above scores means I would recommend them!
-
2* = it was okay (I might give the next book in the series a try, to see if that was better IMHO.)
1* = Disliked
Note: adding these basic 'reviews' after finding out that some people see the stars differently than I do - hoping this clarifies how I feel about the book. :-)
3.75*
First time read the author's work?: No
Will you be reading more?: Yes
Would you recommend?: Yes
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How I rate Stars: 5* = I loved (must read all I can find by the author)
4* = I really enjoyed (got to read all the series and try other books by the author).
3* = I enjoyed (I will continue to read the series)
or
3* = Good book just not my thing (I realised I don't like the genre or picked up a kids book to review in error.)
All of the above scores means I would recommend them!
-
2* = it was okay (I might give the next book in the series a try, to see if that was better IMHO.)
1* = Disliked
Note: adding these basic 'reviews' after finding out that some people see the stars differently than I do - hoping this clarifies how I feel about the book. :-)
June 5, 2021
Hollow Cove Adventures . . .
This Box Set includes the following titles:
• Shadow Witch, Book 1
• Midnight Spells, Book 2
• Charmed Nights, Book 3
Tessa is a 29-year-old witch as the story begins who, broke and dumped by her cheating boyfriend, returns to Hollow Cove to live with her three aunts. Her aunts run an investigation office called THE MERLIN GROUP (“Magical Enforcement Response League Intelligence Network”) tasked with protecting the town against all kinds of evil, so with a little arm-twisting, Tessa joins them. Her magic is a bit rusty from lack of use, but she has bills to pay and debt to work off. Follow along with her adventures as she helps her aunts deal with evil demons and investigates murders to find magical killers. There is never a dull moment!
This Box Set includes the following titles:
• Shadow Witch, Book 1
• Midnight Spells, Book 2
• Charmed Nights, Book 3
Tessa is a 29-year-old witch as the story begins who, broke and dumped by her cheating boyfriend, returns to Hollow Cove to live with her three aunts. Her aunts run an investigation office called THE MERLIN GROUP (“Magical Enforcement Response League Intelligence Network”) tasked with protecting the town against all kinds of evil, so with a little arm-twisting, Tessa joins them. Her magic is a bit rusty from lack of use, but she has bills to pay and debt to work off. Follow along with her adventures as she helps her aunts deal with evil demons and investigates murders to find magical killers. There is never a dull moment!
January 20, 2023
Great Series
All the feels of women's fiction, with lots of paranormal characters, mystery, and action. Something was always happening, making these books fast paced and exciting. Tessa is nearly 30, and just got dumped by her live in boyfriend of 5 years. She returns home to a small town filled with paranormal residents. Tessa is a witch, but thought she had little power. Under the guidance and with the love of her 3 aunts, she discovers her power and their responsibility as protectors of their small town. Lots of interesting mysteries to solve, evil people to fight, and a slow burn new romance.
All the feels of women's fiction, with lots of paranormal characters, mystery, and action. Something was always happening, making these books fast paced and exciting. Tessa is nearly 30, and just got dumped by her live in boyfriend of 5 years. She returns home to a small town filled with paranormal residents. Tessa is a witch, but thought she had little power. Under the guidance and with the love of her 3 aunts, she discovers her power and their responsibility as protectors of their small town. Lots of interesting mysteries to solve, evil people to fight, and a slow burn new romance.
June 6, 2021
I really enjoy these stories. I love the sentient house, the witches are eccentric and fun, and the mystery is entertaining. It is great to have the first three books all together so I could binge read.
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.
December 5, 2021
Witches and Vampires so fun
I'm loving this series Can't wait to see what her Mother is up to. Kim has once again out done herself. The characters just jump into at you. Great series Kim. Off I go to the next book.
I'm loving this series Can't wait to see what her Mother is up to. Kim has once again out done herself. The characters just jump into at you. Great series Kim. Off I go to the next book.
February 13, 2022
Amazing whodunit
Fantastic blend of Nancy Drew meets Harry Potter. Can’t wait for the next book in this series. Want to move to Hollow Cove. Too bad i’s only for supernaturals…. (Sigh)…
Fantastic blend of Nancy Drew meets Harry Potter. Can’t wait for the next book in this series. Want to move to Hollow Cove. Too bad i’s only for supernaturals…. (Sigh)…
March 13, 2022
Couldn't put it down.
Fast paced, but keeps you guessing. Great heroine - sassy, smart, determined, loyal, beautiful but not perfect. Could be a little more disciplined at her age.
Fast paced, but keeps you guessing. Great heroine - sassy, smart, determined, loyal, beautiful but not perfect. Could be a little more disciplined at her age.
March 20, 2022
love this writer and this series
The story unfolds with numerous and wonderfully weird characters!
The heroine is not Too “angst-y”. Story didn’t drag the reader along as this reader was keen to guess What next!
Enjoy!
The story unfolds with numerous and wonderfully weird characters!
The heroine is not Too “angst-y”. Story didn’t drag the reader along as this reader was keen to guess What next!
Enjoy!
December 29, 2024
Light, fluffy cozy fantasy. First two books you knew whodunnit immediately. But a lighthearted cosy romantasy to read. Very small books and you breeze right through them. Interesting take on the 3 Aunts - Ruth, Dolores & Beverly (Golden Girls - Rose, Dorothy & Blanche).
July 14, 2021
Fun read
Really makes me wish I could vacation in Hollow Cove and hang out with the characters. Love the aunts. Makes me want more.
Really makes me wish I could vacation in Hollow Cove and hang out with the characters. Love the aunts. Makes me want more.
August 4, 2021
Great witchy series
A lot of intrigue, couldn't put it down. Read the first 3 in series. Really good character development and I liked the family connection.
A lot of intrigue, couldn't put it down. Read the first 3 in series. Really good character development and I liked the family connection.
October 11, 2021
Fun read. I love me some Tessa. A little funky and sassy.
February 18, 2022
Brilliant!
I loved this story so much. By the end I was charging through so I could get to the answer! So good! I’m off now to get the next one!
I loved this story so much. By the end I was charging through so I could get to the answer! So good! I’m off now to get the next one!
February 27, 2022
Very good reading
Good character, good plots, and fun to read. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Good character, good plots, and fun to read. . . . . . . . . . . . .
March 5, 2022
Great book to
I think this is the best one I have read for a while. Action, suspense, romance and paranormal all in one. Great entertainment.
I think this is the best one I have read for a while. Action, suspense, romance and paranormal all in one. Great entertainment.
April 20, 2022
Enjoyable
I really enjoyed the books so far. The characters are also interesting to read about. However, parts were a little stretched out with the story line.
I really enjoyed the books so far. The characters are also interesting to read about. However, parts were a little stretched out with the story line.
July 6, 2022
Excellent reads
Loved the story lines. The right amount of mystery, intrigue, and romance. I can not wait to read the mext group of books.
Loved the story lines. The right amount of mystery, intrigue, and romance. I can not wait to read the mext group of books.
October 9, 2022
Decent read
June 10, 2023
Mystery Reader
The book is an easy ready with some humor. Loved the story line. I can't wait to read the next book.
The book is an easy ready with some humor. Loved the story line. I can't wait to read the next book.
July 14, 2023
Interesting
It keeps you interested in what you're reading. I like for a book to move along on a fast pace
It keeps you interested in what you're reading. I like for a book to move along on a fast pace
August 9, 2023
Got absolutely obsessed with this series
July 27, 2025
Love this series!
I’m so excited that I have found a new series to love. Do yourself a favor and dive into to this 3 book compilation. You’ll be glad you did
I’m so excited that I have found a new series to love. Do yourself a favor and dive into to this 3 book compilation. You’ll be glad you did
October 1, 2025
Abracadabra this is good
I enjoyed the entire story. Each of the main characters has depth it's hard not to get attached. The story has a uniqueness I could really imagine.
I enjoyed the entire story. Each of the main characters has depth it's hard not to get attached. The story has a uniqueness I could really imagine.
October 8, 2023
*Suspira* De verdad, de verdad es que yo quería amar esta colección, de verdad amarla con todo mi ser y gritar que era de mis favoritos, pero no. Lamentablemente no voy a poder decir eso de este libro. No es que sea horrible, en realidad es un libro que hace que se te vayan rápido las páginas y te entretiene. Pero vamos que me estoy adelantando, así que vamos a dar una reseña un poco más detallada.
Esta vez no voy a iniciar con los protagonistas, me voy a concentrar un poco en los secundarios. Aunque antes de ir más adelante con los personajes, es que los personajes son muy planos, a veces se siente que la propia autora no conoce a sus personajes y se centra mucho por mantenerlos dentro de los estereotipos que tienen que seguir. Habiendo dicho esto… aquí vamos.
Bueno, hay 3 tías maravillosamente locas que son Beverly, Dolores y Ruth. Son personajes que la verdad, están de relleno. Te brindan cierta sensación de calidez y te hacen amena la historia, pero sí siento que les falto mucho tener una fuerza única, sin que tuvieran que estar porque Tessa estaba. Siento que es una de las cosas que me hizo más complicado el llegar a apreciar todos los tonos de estos personajes.
Vámonos con Ronin, que es un híbrido de vampiro, además del único amigo de Tessa en el pueblo nuevo. Es el típico galán que las puede todas, pero tiene un super corazón. Además, que acompaña a Tessa en todas sus tonterías. Nuevamente, siento que pierdes a este personaje en el mar de cosas y no llegas a quererlo de todo.
Ahora sí vamos con el interés romántico de la protagonista: Marcus. Sí voy a aceptar que me agrado mucho este tarado, aunque luego siento que, por cuestiones de trama, cambia partes de lo que debería de ser o cosas que no checan.
En un momento explicaré a que me refiero con esto, pero antes de eso, vamos con Tessa. Esta es la protagonista, que mira, si quise quererla, apreciarla porque es todo lo chido que yo pido en un personaje. Primero que nada, ella tiene 29 años, lo cual se me hace increíble en una serie de fantasía, además de que es bruja. Es una mujer es sarcasmo vivo y no sigue las reglas que la sociedad le impone, pero y este es mi gran, PERO, tiene cero crecimientos de un libro a otro, o al menos en los 3 que llevo. Se la vive en el drama y en los berrinches, además que parece ser más una adolescente que una persona cercana a los treinta años.
Ahora sí, me voy a la parte de la trama y mis problemas con la misma. Siento que en el transcurso de ponerlo como muy dinámico y con mucha comedia, se pierde el desarrollo de los personajes. Además, que hay momentos en que se siente que Tessa se la vive metiéndose en problemas que hace más grandes en su pro de dar soluciones o de demostrar que es valiosa. Pero lo que me revienta es que Tessa resuelve todo solita, sin ayuda de nadie más y siendo que tiene tres tías que son brujas y tienen más experiencia que ella.
Se siente como una historia en dónde la protagonista es la única fuerza absoluta, los secundarios simplemente existen para llenar el espacio alrededor de ella, sin oficio ni beneficio. A la mejor soy muy dura en mi critica, pero la verdad es que esperaba amar esta serie. De verdad que lo quería con todo mi corazón. No sé si leeré el resto de los libros. No lo creo sinceramente porque también las transiciones de libro a libro no dan continuidad y los problemas entre la protagonista y su interés amoroso se sientes forzados.
En fin, proceda con precaución, te vas a entretener y al menos vamos a ver un wereape que simplemente es todo un bombón y no sale lo suficientemente en el libro.
Esta vez no voy a iniciar con los protagonistas, me voy a concentrar un poco en los secundarios. Aunque antes de ir más adelante con los personajes, es que los personajes son muy planos, a veces se siente que la propia autora no conoce a sus personajes y se centra mucho por mantenerlos dentro de los estereotipos que tienen que seguir. Habiendo dicho esto… aquí vamos.
Bueno, hay 3 tías maravillosamente locas que son Beverly, Dolores y Ruth. Son personajes que la verdad, están de relleno. Te brindan cierta sensación de calidez y te hacen amena la historia, pero sí siento que les falto mucho tener una fuerza única, sin que tuvieran que estar porque Tessa estaba. Siento que es una de las cosas que me hizo más complicado el llegar a apreciar todos los tonos de estos personajes.
Vámonos con Ronin, que es un híbrido de vampiro, además del único amigo de Tessa en el pueblo nuevo. Es el típico galán que las puede todas, pero tiene un super corazón. Además, que acompaña a Tessa en todas sus tonterías. Nuevamente, siento que pierdes a este personaje en el mar de cosas y no llegas a quererlo de todo.
Ahora sí vamos con el interés romántico de la protagonista: Marcus. Sí voy a aceptar que me agrado mucho este tarado, aunque luego siento que, por cuestiones de trama, cambia partes de lo que debería de ser o cosas que no checan.
En un momento explicaré a que me refiero con esto, pero antes de eso, vamos con Tessa. Esta es la protagonista, que mira, si quise quererla, apreciarla porque es todo lo chido que yo pido en un personaje. Primero que nada, ella tiene 29 años, lo cual se me hace increíble en una serie de fantasía, además de que es bruja. Es una mujer es sarcasmo vivo y no sigue las reglas que la sociedad le impone, pero y este es mi gran, PERO, tiene cero crecimientos de un libro a otro, o al menos en los 3 que llevo. Se la vive en el drama y en los berrinches, además que parece ser más una adolescente que una persona cercana a los treinta años.
Ahora sí, me voy a la parte de la trama y mis problemas con la misma. Siento que en el transcurso de ponerlo como muy dinámico y con mucha comedia, se pierde el desarrollo de los personajes. Además, que hay momentos en que se siente que Tessa se la vive metiéndose en problemas que hace más grandes en su pro de dar soluciones o de demostrar que es valiosa. Pero lo que me revienta es que Tessa resuelve todo solita, sin ayuda de nadie más y siendo que tiene tres tías que son brujas y tienen más experiencia que ella.
Se siente como una historia en dónde la protagonista es la única fuerza absoluta, los secundarios simplemente existen para llenar el espacio alrededor de ella, sin oficio ni beneficio. A la mejor soy muy dura en mi critica, pero la verdad es que esperaba amar esta serie. De verdad que lo quería con todo mi corazón. No sé si leeré el resto de los libros. No lo creo sinceramente porque también las transiciones de libro a libro no dan continuidad y los problemas entre la protagonista y su interés amoroso se sientes forzados.
En fin, proceda con precaución, te vas a entretener y al menos vamos a ver un wereape que simplemente es todo un bombón y no sale lo suficientemente en el libro.
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