Magic, Mirth & Mayhem - (Havenwood Cove Cozy Mysteries) by Susie Swenson (Paperback)

About the Book

A divorced witch, a talking house, and a seaside town full of secrets. When Sera Blackthorn moves to Havenwood Cove, she discovers magic, mystery, and a destiny that might just lead to the most magical second chance of all.

Book Synopsis

A divorced witch. A talking house. A seaside town full of secrets. Welcome to Havenwood Cove-where starting over might just be the most magical thing of all.

After her marriage implodes on her fortieth birthday, accountant-turned-witch Seraphina Blackthorn swears off men, mortgages, and mayhem. A summer job offer from her eccentric grandmother seems like the perfect escape-a chance to regroup, recharge, and maybe rediscover who she is. But the fog-draped coastal town of Havenwood Cove has other plans.

The Victorian house she's supposed to restore can talk (and has opinions), her grandmother's past is woven with strange enchantments, and the locals include far too many beings who aren't quite human. Everyone seems convinced Sera's arrival was foretold-and that she's meant to play a role in protecting their world from the darkness stirring beneath the forest's roots.

Armed with determination, a sarcastic familiar cat, and more curiosity than caution, Sera soon finds herself caught between myth and modern life, where every teacup hides a charm and every smile conceals a secret. As she uncovers her family's magical legacy, she must decide whether to embrace her destiny-or run before it consumes her.

Magic, Mirth & Mayhem is the enchanting first novel in The Havenwood Cove Cozy Fantasy Mysteries, a heart-warming series about second chances, small-town secrets, and the extraordinary power of believing in yourself.

A spellbinding blend of cozy fantasy, talking cats, seaside charm, and magical new beginnings, this uplifting tale invites readers to discover a world where self-discovery is the greatest adventure of all.

Review Quotes

"Whimsical and charming - sprinkled with light and shadow, and filled with a deep wave of relatability. A magical, heartfelt read that wraps you in warmth." Annmarie, Best Books (https: //bestbooks89.blogspot.com)

"Sera's newly discovered life at Havenwood Cove is filled with intrigue, laughter, friendship, mystery and magic. Lots of Magic.

Magic, Mirth & Mayhem had me hooked from the first page and kept me smiling, intrigued, and thoroughly engaged! Joining Sera on her journey and witnessing her magical adventures along with moments of self-discovery was an absolute joy. Loved it!" Pam, early reader.

"I just finished Magic, Mirth & Mayhem, and I'm still somewhere between laughing, wide-eyed, and a little emotionally ambushed in the best way. I wasn't expecting a story to feel that whimsical and that sneaky-smart at the same time, but the way you stitched magic, wit, and genuine warmth together made me stop more than once just to sit with the moment." Elira, early reader