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Melting Pot Cafe #6
Black Magic Murder
Careful what you wish for!
Graduating to a fully-fledged witch on my upcoming birthday should be a momentous occasion, but when a local hairdresser turns up dead, I know it's going to be one hell of a week.
Saltwater Cove's resident infuriating fae looks like a good suspect for the murder, but insists she's innocent and reveals a huge secret too amazing to be a lie. But if she didn't do it... then who did?
The murder triggers the return of a dark force... dark enough to send even the most experienced witches into panic mode. Harriet, Jordi and Tyler join me as I try to find the culprit, putting my magical abilities to the ultimate test.
When the killer strikes even closer to home, I need to up my game if I'm going to keep evil at bay....or have I finally met my supernatural match?
If you like witty witches, cheeky talking cats, and magical murder mysteries, then you'll love Polly Holmes' light-hearted Melting Pot Café series.
Graduating to a fully-fledged witch on my upcoming birthday should be a momentous occasion, but when a local hairdresser turns up dead, I know it's going to be one hell of a week.
Saltwater Cove's resident infuriating fae looks like a good suspect for the murder, but insists she's innocent and reveals a huge secret too amazing to be a lie. But if she didn't do it... then who did?
The murder triggers the return of a dark force... dark enough to send even the most experienced witches into panic mode. Harriet, Jordi and Tyler join me as I try to find the culprit, putting my magical abilities to the ultimate test.
When the killer strikes even closer to home, I need to up my game if I'm going to keep evil at bay....or have I finally met my supernatural match?
If you like witty witches, cheeky talking cats, and magical murder mysteries, then you'll love Polly Holmes' light-hearted Melting Pot Café series.
269 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 31, 2022
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About the author
Polly Holmes
60 books966 followersAuthor also writes under P.L. Harris
Polly Holmes is the cheeky alter ego of Amazon best-selling author, P.L. Harris. When she's not writing her next romantic suspense novel as P.L. Harris, she’s planning the next murder in one of Polly's mysteries.
Polly’s award-winning Cupcake Capers Series is rich in storyline and location with characters that stay with you long after you turn the last page. She publishes her cozy mystery books with Gumnut Press. Pumpkin Pies and Potions is the first in her new paranormal cozy series.
Cupcakes and Corpses was a finalist in the Oklahoma RWA’s 2019 IDA International Digital Awards, short suspense category. Cupcakes and Curses claimed second place and Cupcakes and Cyanide gained third place making it a clean sweep in the category.
Polly Holmes is the cheeky alter ego of Amazon best-selling author, P.L. Harris. When she's not writing her next romantic suspense novel as P.L. Harris, she’s planning the next murder in one of Polly's mysteries.
Polly’s award-winning Cupcake Capers Series is rich in storyline and location with characters that stay with you long after you turn the last page. She publishes her cozy mystery books with Gumnut Press. Pumpkin Pies and Potions is the first in her new paranormal cozy series.
Cupcakes and Corpses was a finalist in the Oklahoma RWA’s 2019 IDA International Digital Awards, short suspense category. Cupcakes and Curses claimed second place and Cupcakes and Cyanide gained third place making it a clean sweep in the category.
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October 30, 2022
Black Magic murder by Polly Holmes is the sixth book in the Melting Pot Cafe series. Lots of excitement in this latest addition to the series. The search continues for the Sphere. Murder mars witch Evelyn Grayson's birthday and evil comes to town. Evelyn has solved other murder mysteries but this is a really tough case to crack. With help from Evelyn's boyfriend Tyler, Evelyn does a super job solving this case. I love the characters in this series. The storyline is fun and full of surprises. I am looking forward to the next book in the series.
I receieved an ARC and this is my honest review.
I receieved an ARC and this is my honest review.
November 1, 2022
Murders, mystery and love is in the air...
I really enjoyed reading this story. There's action, mystery, love and excitement, all in the matter of a few days right before Evelyn's 25th birthday. There's not a dull moment in the whole story, well done!
I received this book as part of an ARC team and this is my honest review.
I really enjoyed reading this story. There's action, mystery, love and excitement, all in the matter of a few days right before Evelyn's 25th birthday. There's not a dull moment in the whole story, well done!
I received this book as part of an ARC team and this is my honest review.
October 30, 2022
Polly Holmes has done it again,she has added another fabulous adventure and mystery to the " Melting Pot Cafe " book six in this witchy series. The familiar collection of vibrant, colorful and quirky characters are back drawing you into their dramatic lives and with it comes intrigue, mayhem ,a schemer or two bringing deadly secrets with them and mysterys abounding enticing you further with a magical murders. The plot carries you throughout with its exciting twists and a twenty-fith birthday and a witches credentials coming up soon. It's the kind of cozey mystery murder you can't put down once you start reading you're entranced turning page after page until you reach its unexpected and climatic conclusion. Acquire " Black Magic Murder " ( Melting Pot Cafe #6)for hours of magical, intriguing and enjoyable entertainment. 😀😯🤔😏😀Kat
October 31, 2022
Evelyn is nearing her 25th birthday, but, she doesn’t want a big party. Meanwhile there is a murder at the hair stylist shop & Evelyn smells magic there. When meeting someone who is scared about being involved at a church, she notices very dark magic & a murder. There is a startling discovery about something to do with her family as well. Evelyn has to be certified as a full witch on the morning of her birthday & she certainly packs a heck of a lot into that particular day. A very interesting & enjoyable read.
October 31, 2022
What a wonderful read! There is suspense, revealing and tender moments, shocking surprises and an ongoing mystery. Add to this interesting characters and touching friendships and you have the ingredients of an excellent read.
November 7, 2022
What a birthday!
Evie is stressing over all that's on her plate and adding a couple of murders isn't helping at all. This installment kept me engaged and ended on a bittersweet note. I can't wait for more adventures with Evelyn and her friends.
Evie is stressing over all that's on her plate and adding a couple of murders isn't helping at all. This installment kept me engaged and ended on a bittersweet note. I can't wait for more adventures with Evelyn and her friends.
April 12, 2025
THOUGHTS: This was a fun story with a lot of twists and turns. Although this is the sixth in the series, you don’t really have to have read the others to understand what’s going on. I didn’t – though I’m going to. And is seriously suggest you do as well so you do get some of the nuances of the story – like them hunting for a Sphere that appears to be a continuing plot line.
In this one, Evelyn is approaching her twenty-fifth birthday which is when she’ll become a full-fledged witch. If she passes the test of the Council. Everyone wants to throw her a grand party, but she wants nothing to do with that. Especially since she has to prove to the cops that she wasn’t responsible for a recent murder.
I enjoyed the quirky characters, the family/friend dynamics- and the ending (not giving it away, but it was good). But the series is definitely not over as the thread of the Sphere and the mystery surrounding the deaths of Evelyn’s parents continues on.
Recommended.
In this one, Evelyn is approaching her twenty-fifth birthday which is when she’ll become a full-fledged witch. If she passes the test of the Council. Everyone wants to throw her a grand party, but she wants nothing to do with that. Especially since she has to prove to the cops that she wasn’t responsible for a recent murder.
I enjoyed the quirky characters, the family/friend dynamics- and the ending (not giving it away, but it was good). But the series is definitely not over as the thread of the Sphere and the mystery surrounding the deaths of Evelyn’s parents continues on.
Recommended.
November 3, 2022
To quote a line from the book, “Oh my gosh, this is better than any soap opera” and it most assuredly was.
All of the beloved characters from the series are back in this book and giving us several surprises along the way with humor and romance. As Evelyn is turning 25, she will become a full witch. She is determined to solve the death of her parents including investigating the dangerous Sphere. As always, the author’s writing keeps the reader reading and unable to put the book down. You could read this series out of order, but it’s so much fun and better to read it in order. The author does make references to past events that you will find in previous books of the series.
My review is voluntary and all comments and opinions expressed are
my own.
All of the beloved characters from the series are back in this book and giving us several surprises along the way with humor and romance. As Evelyn is turning 25, she will become a full witch. She is determined to solve the death of her parents including investigating the dangerous Sphere. As always, the author’s writing keeps the reader reading and unable to put the book down. You could read this series out of order, but it’s so much fun and better to read it in order. The author does make references to past events that you will find in previous books of the series.
My review is voluntary and all comments and opinions expressed are
my own.
December 16, 2024
A mysterious stranger, A birthday and murders in this cozy!
A Witchy Birthday, and a mysterious stranger or 2. Murder and black magic a plenty. Will Evelyn become a full Witch on her Birthday? Will Evelyn and her promised figure out more of the relics story in order to beat Salis van der Kolt before he does? A wonderful book in the continuation of this series! I was pleasantly surprised by the ending.
A Witchy Birthday, and a mysterious stranger or 2. Murder and black magic a plenty. Will Evelyn become a full Witch on her Birthday? Will Evelyn and her promised figure out more of the relics story in order to beat Salis van der Kolt before he does? A wonderful book in the continuation of this series! I was pleasantly surprised by the ending.
November 3, 2022
Black Magic Murder is a twisty, suspenseful cozy mystery with surprising reveals! Start reading early in the day or you will be up too late. This amazing book has it all - lots of suspense, action, dark magic, secrets revealed and some tender moments. Evelyn will certainly remember her 25th birthday!
January 9, 2023
Evelyn turns 25!
It’s a big birthday for Evelyn. Twenty-five is when she can get full certification as a witch. Unfortunately, it’s also time to solve another murder or two. This first murder was bad enough. The second took a really dark turn. Plus a couple of people finally return home. And we have a huge surprise turn up for Evelyn and Aunt Edie. I love this series!
It’s a big birthday for Evelyn. Twenty-five is when she can get full certification as a witch. Unfortunately, it’s also time to solve another murder or two. This first murder was bad enough. The second took a really dark turn. Plus a couple of people finally return home. And we have a huge surprise turn up for Evelyn and Aunt Edie. I love this series!
October 7, 2025
Great addition to the series
Great addition to thos series! This one 9s a pivotal book in the series is DO NOT skil over it or you will be lost!! There are a lot of relationship dynamics revelations in this particular episode of the series! That fa t aline kept fresh anx interesting! Enjoy sleep reading peeps!
Great addition to thos series! This one 9s a pivotal book in the series is DO NOT skil over it or you will be lost!! There are a lot of relationship dynamics revelations in this particular episode of the series! That fa t aline kept fresh anx interesting! Enjoy sleep reading peeps!
June 27, 2023
Black Magic Murder (6)
This story was a great deal more scary than some of the other ones! It was also a big turning point in one specific person in the story! I'd really love to spell it all you for everyone but then I would ruin it for the next person to read!
This story was a great deal more scary than some of the other ones! It was also a big turning point in one specific person in the story! I'd really love to spell it all you for everyone but then I would ruin it for the next person to read!
May 13, 2024
Continuing the story
Only a few authors can write a series that stays fresh, intriguing, and difficult to predict. Based on this series, looks like Polly Holmes is one of those special people!
Only a few authors can write a series that stays fresh, intriguing, and difficult to predict. Based on this series, looks like Polly Holmes is one of those special people!
October 26, 2025
Each installment of this series is like a fine wine, getting more delectable with every sip. The characters? They're not just characters, they're my fictional soulmates, serving up drama and delight with the precision of a master chef. Bravo!
November 18, 2022
I loved reading this wonderful book by author Polly Holmes. I love all the awesome characters, and Miss Saffron the cat. Highly recommend reading any or all of her wonderful books...
November 30, 2022
Entertaining and engaging
December 3, 2022
Great series
I really love the story. My only complaint is that she talks too much about bile and nausea and vomiting.
I really love the story. My only complaint is that she talks too much about bile and nausea and vomiting.
May 13, 2023
birthday plans amid solving murders
Well that was a birthday week to remember!
And I didn’t see some of those twists coming.
I have high hopes for Evie and Tyler.
Well that was a birthday week to remember!
And I didn’t see some of those twists coming.
I have high hopes for Evie and Tyler.
August 6, 2023
great read
This author is totally amazing and I love this series , in fact I have binged read all the books so far , I can’t get enough
This author is totally amazing and I love this series , in fact I have binged read all the books so far , I can’t get enough
August 31, 2023
What a fun read. This is a series that should be read in order due to the rather significant back story.
April 9, 2024
Great read
Wonderful characters who could be your own friends. Entertaining! Great story lines. I recommend the series! You will really enjoy them.
Wonderful characters who could be your own friends. Entertaining! Great story lines. I recommend the series! You will really enjoy them.
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