by Danielle Garrett
Series: Beechwood Harbor Magic Mystery #2
Narrator: Amanda Ronconi
Length: 6 hours and 48 minutes
Genres: Cozy Mystery
Source: Publisher
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Narration: 4 cups
There's a new witch in town...
Jealousy is rearing its ugly head in Beechwood Harbor as Holly contends with her new roommate, and popular paranormal soap star, Evangeline Loren. Especially when the new witch in town turns her flirtatious smile towards Adam St. James, Holly's newly minted boyfriend.But before she can wrench Adam from Evangeline's clutches, she has an amnesiac ghost begging for her help and finds herself smack dab in the middle of another murder investigation in the small town.
Holly has to track down the murderer and save her relationship ... all without landing herself in a witch’s duel.
Are you looking for a cozy mystery series with real paranormal elements like witches, ghosts, shifters, magic, and more? Then you need to snuggle up with the Beechwood Harbor Magic Mystery series.
Twice the Witch by Danielle Garrett is the second novel in the Beechwood Harbor Magic Mystery series. Guys, this cozy mystery has so many elements I love.
- An old manor owned by a ghost and home to supernatural boarders.
- A small seaside town.
- Protagonist and witch, Holly, works full-time in a coffee shop. Bonus they serve pastries!
- A local private investigator named Nick, works the cases, alongside the police. And of course, Holly meddles. Thanks to things she knows that a human PI can’t.
- Amanda Ronconi has fast become a favorite narrator. I enjoy the voices she creates and her pacing. She takes the story to the next level while keeping me engaged. Her voices are animated giving depth to these characters.
- Snark, friendship, and MURDER!
In Twice the Witch, one of the barista girl’s cousin goes missing. Thanks to Holly, Nick the PI is hired to investigate. A simple walk on the beach soon has Holly involved. We get to know Holly more, and finally get her backstory as to why she was banished from her coven. A new boarder, Evangeline, a lovely actress, and witch. She causes some tension with Holly’s budding relationship with a certain, laid back and sexy shifter. Not to mention the tension caused by her spending time with Nick, the local investigator.
Garrett offered up an interesting murder mystery that threw our heroine some unexpected twists. I enjoyed time spent in Beechwood Manor, hearing about spells and enjoyed the local happens. While each book has its own case, I recommend reading these in order of release because of the characters and their relationships.
At just under six hours, Twice the Witch is perfect on audio and as I said, Ronconi really brings the story to life. I cannot wait to dive into, Witch Slapped, the next audio in this series.
Paranormal cozy, Twice the Witch written by Danielle Garrett and narrated by Amanda Ronconi offered up a great murder mystery with humor, twists and snark. #audiobook Share on X
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Melanie Simmons
I haven’t listened to this one yet, but I’m excited to get to it. Maybe, I’ll start this when I finish my current listen.
Kimberly
I will be curious to see what you think.
Darlene
This definitely sounds like a fun cozy series! I’m adding the first one to my Wishlist.
Kimberly
I am having fun with these Darlene. Their length is just right for a day listen.
The Orangutan Librarian
This does sound like a cool mix of the paranormal and cosy mystery genre 🙂 Great review!
Kimberly
It really was. Thanks for stopping by and have a lovely weekend!
Suzanne @ The Bookish Libra
NIce! You had me at witches, humor, and snark, lol. I’ve been wanting to read more cozy mysteries and this one just sounds like so much fun 🙂
Kimberly
I am enjoying the blending of genres and the boarding house residents.
Cyn
This sounds like a fun read! I do love Snark, friendship, and MURDER! Glad this was a lovely listen, great review, Kim!
Kimberly
It really was Cyn. I hope you decide to try them.
Debbie Haupt
Ok wow, a paranormal soap opera star, really. Oh I gotta get my hands on this one. Thanks Kim LOL
Kimberly
LOL. Yes, she plays a witch.
Mary @StackingMyBookShelves!
First off, I love the name Twice the Witch – Love it and I haven’t read a good cozy mystery in a long time. Since I have audible I should pick this one up. Sounds like a good book. Great review!
Mary
Kimberly
It is really fun to listen to Mary! Have a good night.
Ethan
You know I love a mix of mystery and supernatural! I’ve got a copy of The Broken Girls by Simone St. James that I’m eager to read soon.
Kimberly
That was really good Ethan. It was quite creepy 🙂
Stefanie
What a fun cover. I like a good snark too.
Stefanie
And thank you very much for the sweater and sock love. I appreciate your comments which made me smile.
Kimberly
Thanks Stefanie 🙂
Katherine @ I Wish I Lived in a Library
Really you had me at the boarding house owned by a ghost. Yes please! This one sounds like lots of fun and one I really can’t miss.
Kimberly
Yeah I thought that was seriously cool too 🙂
Angela Adams
witches and mystery — makes me think of Halloween. Thanks for the post.
Kimberly
It does and was quite fun.
Heidi
It’s been awhile since I read a cozy with a paranormal twist. I love a good cozy and this one seems like one I would enjoy I am going to see if I can get it at my library. Thanks for the recommendation.
Kimberly
The series is fun, Heidi. I love the boarding house manor 🙂
Lexi
I’m going to have to add this one to by list to check out, it sounds awesome. Thank you for introducing me to this title!
Kimberly
Happy to do so Lexi!
Lindsi
Looking at this cover, my mind immediately thinks, “Oh, Halloween…” I’m not usually a fan of Halloween-esque books, but I do love a good paranormal mystery. This actually sounds like something I would enjoy, and I love a good audiobook! Thank you for reviewing this! I wouldn’t have known about it otherwise. (I also love that the next book is called “Witch Slapped,” hahaha.
Kimberly
The cover is cute, but the story takes place in a seaside setting. This book was set in early summer.
Lindsi
I think the cover is adorable, but it makes me think of Halloween. I love that it’s a seaside setting in summer!
Laura Thomas
It has all the ingredients I look for in a fun cozy series, Kim! I’m going to add this to my list. I think I’ll go with audible too. I like it now and then when they aren’t 12 or more hours long.
Kimberly
Haha..yeah this is a nice length.
ShootingStarsMag
Sounds like a fun one. I do really love cozy mysteries, and I don’t think I’ve read a paranormal one.
-Lauren
Kimberly
I love the blending of genres Lauren.
Lily
witches, ghosts, old manor, seaside town. I think I would love this series
Kimberly
Yes to all of the above. I hope you give it a go.
Stormi Johnson
Glad you are enjoying this series, I need to get to it. 🙂
Kimberly
I think you’d like this Stormi.
Angela @ Angel's Guilty Pleasures
Wonderful review. I really enjoyed book one and picked up book 2 when it was on sale. I need to read it. The audio sounds lovely. The prequel to the series tells us about Holly and why she ended up banished. It’s the event. It was offered up in her newsletter a while back, don’t think it’s published…
Kimberly
Oh, interesting. Thanks for that tidbit. It is revealed here, but I’d still love to read it.
Sophia Rose
This series is definitely on my radar. I love paranormal elements mixed with mysteries.
Kimberly
Yes…me too Sophia!
Melliane
oh that’s nice! many different creatures!
Kimberly
I like it and we’ve met some unusual ones in the series as well.
Blodeuedd
Short and nice!
Kimberly
Yes, it is a nice length.