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A Charming Fatality by Tonya Kappes
Magical Cures Mystery Book 7
Bubble… Bubble…
Whispering Falls’ resident potion maker, June Heal, is the first witch in the magical village to make a big money deal with the Head To Toe Works, a national chain specializing in spa and natural products.
Cures and Trouble…
June is going to need to use her own stress relief potion she made especially for Head To Toe Works after she discovers the dead body of Burt Rossen, the co-owner of Head To Toe Works, on the belt of the assembly line of her stress free lotion product.
Magic Stirs…
A new baby is born in Whispering Falls and giving Oscar Park, June’s fiancé and Whispering Falls’ sheriff, the itch to get a wedding date set and gives June an ultimatum.
And Trouble Doubles…
June is forced to use her witchy ways to figure out who stole her secret potion after it turns up missing. Rumors are flying around like broomsticks that June is a witch and used a spell to murder Mr. Rossen. Someone wants her out of Head To Toe Works, but who? Will the killer get to June before she can walk down the aisle?
Why not a cozy?
When people find out I’m a writer and ask me what genre. I respond with cozy mystery. You can probably guess the next question. Cozy? What is a cozy?
Trust me, I’ve been around long enough (26 novels) to know that cozy mystery genre doesn’t get the same hats off, Baptist nod, and thumbs up that thriller mystery or even just mystery writers get.
And if it’s not bad enough, I have to tell them that I write paranormal cozy mystery. That really gets the quizzical looks that make me feels as if I have two heads. THEN when I say it’s a witch mystery, I get the OMG, you believe in witches?
My explanation generally goes like this:
Cozy mystery is kinda just that. Cozy. More along the lines of Murder She Wrote where the sleuth of my novels has a job that is in a craft or a special talent. She stumbles on a murder that is somehow tied to her life and she has to solve the murder/crime on her own.
There is no blood, guts, or gore and cozies are centered on the sleuth’s craft or gift. In my case with A CHARMING FATALITY, the sleuth is a witch who lives in the magical village of Whispering Falls, a tourist town where all the cozy shop owners have a magical gift.
June Heal, my cozy sleuth, owns A Charming Cure, a homeopathic shop that is a cover for her magical potions. She uses her magical powers to help solve murders in her town, especially when the dead body is holding one of her potions or lying on her shop floor.
But most cozies do not have paranormal characters, they have relatable characters set in small towns with a cozy setting. Even though romance takes a back seat in the mystery, there is still a love interest to sweet the pot.
By the time I’ve given my spiel, the person who asked me about what a cozy was, is spouting off movies or television shows that fit the cozy mystery genre.
What do you love about cozy mysteries? Do you like a little paranormal with your mystery?
My Thoughts
I was so delighted to have the chance to read A Charming Fatality by Tonya Kappes. Even with an advanced ebook copy, I still purchased this book on release day. I know when I’m getting a Tonya Kappes book, that I am going to read a fun mystery with a lot of laughs and some light romance. A Charming Fatality did not disappoint.
Whispering Falls is one of my favorite places to visit. I really like June Heal and all the other spiritualists in the community. Tonya has created a fun world and keeps the story going with interesting quirks and twists. Mr. Prince Charming and Madame Torres are two awesome characters as well. Tonya is a go-to author for me. I know I’m going to get a great story from her. If you like light, enjoyable mysteries, you should definitely check out A Charming Fatality by Tonya Kappes (and all the other books in this series). You will love them as much as I do!
Thanks to the author, one lucky winner will receive an ebook of A Charming Fatality by Tonya Kappes! Yippee! For your chance to win, please enter using the Giveaway Tools widget below. Contest is open until 7/30/15 at 11:59PM EST. Winner will be randomly selected via Giveaway Tools widget from all eligible entries. Winner will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to respond before a new winner is selected. Brooke Blogs is not responsible for prize fulfillment. Complete rules and regulations located in the Giveaway Tools widget. Good luck!!
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Jen
I haven’t read any books by Tonya Kappes (yet) but I have seen some great reviews. I do like to read “fun humorous fiction, some with romance and some with a little mystery.” – Tonya Kappes
I am looking forward to reading this book.
Penny Marks
Cannot say enough about how much I love Tonya’s books:) They are so much fun. Thank you for this great giveaway.
Debbie S.
I love this series, I’ve been playing catch up with it lately and totally enjoying myself.
Pamela Woodfield
I’ve been collecting this series because they look so good. I read mainly cozy mysteries & these have a little twist so that made them sound even better. I follow Tanya on FB & have chatted with her. She is a fellow Southerner & a real hoot!
Linda Paterson
I have read all of Tonya Kappes books! If u haven’t read her books,give her a try. I can always count on Tonya’s books to be well worth reading! Great mysteries,with humor and a parnormal twist to them.Tonya Kappes is one of my favorite authors!
girlfromwva
looking forward to reading this book. sounds like another winner!
candace knight
I love this series. I can’t wait to read this one!!
laura thomas
I’ve read a few of her books and loved them. So I’m sure I’ll enjoy this one too!
Peggy Hyndman
I’m looking forward to reading this book. It sounds like another winner!! Thank you for this opportunity. 🙂
Kahtleen Bylsma
It’s Tonya Kappes! It’s good! I love this series!
Linda Kuzminczuk
I love cozies with a touch of paranormal. I have read several of Ms. Kappes’ books and always find them a fun read.
Carol M
I haven’t read any of her books. I like finding new authors to read and this sounds like a book I would enjoy.
Delene
Love Tonya Kappes!
Kim M
I love the Magical Cures Mystery Series. Plus, it’s one of the few books my 12 year old and I can both read and enjoy. And seriously Mr. Prince Charming. I love that cat.
Diane Elizabeth
I haven’t read any of her books yet, but I love cozy mysteries.
terry myers
Sounds like the book would hold my interest
terry myers
Sounds like the book would hold my interest thanks for the books giveaway I love to read