Review & Giveaway – The Mystery in the Margins by L.L. Gray
The Mystery in the Margins: A Cozy Mystery (Havenwood Paranormal Cozy Mysteries)
Paranormal Cozy Mystery
1st in Series
Setting – Connecticut
Publisher : Heroic Rose Publishing (August 25, 2024)
Hardcover : 258 pages
Synopsis
A quaint bookshop, a sprinkle of magic, and a dash of mystery.
Harper Sullivan yearns for a place to call home, preferably with a delightful bakery nearby. When news arrives that she’s inherited her great-grandmother’s bookshop in the charming town of Havenwood, Harper eagerly seizes the chance. Unbeknownst to her, the quaint bookshop carries more than just shelves of stories—it harbors inherited mysteries and a touch of magical mayhem.
But instead of the cozy haven she envisioned, Harper finds herself entangled in inheritance drama, a surprising cousin rivalry, and a daring book thief on the loose. Can she use her wits and witchy powers to untangle the mystery and safeguard her dreams from unraveling before they even begin?
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Review
A talking bunny, a gargoyle guard, a centaur for a police officer, and a town filled with magical beings. What is not to love about this town?
This is the first book I have read by this author, and I am so glad I was introduced to her. While I usually don’t read many paranormal books, this one is paranormal light to me. There are magical townspeople, but they are like you and me. They might have some powers, but not everyone does. And I enjoyed seeing various magical beings all in one town, treated like everyone else. Vampires, druids, ogres, fairies, and more.
The mystery was well constructed because I didn’t guess the thief until the clues were dropped right in front of me. I enjoyed watching Heather gain confidence that she should inherit Spellbooks and that her presentation would bring together a community, not focusing on just the bottom line. There is even a twist with how the new owner will be decided.
There is even a budding romance between Heather and Finn, the local tattoo artist.
I love it when books have animals, and this one features Luna, a talking bunny that comes with the shop. There is a cat, but we don’t learn much about him until near the end. Luna is a hoot and brings a smile to my face even when I think about her.
There is something special about the title that ties the book together. But I won’t spoil that for you, so read the book!
This is the first book in the series, and it looks like there are four, with three set to be published in 2025. I can’t wait to dive into the other books.
We give this book 5 paws up.
About the Author
L.L. Gray writes warm, witty, and whimsical cozy mysteries filled with magic, mystery, and a dash of humor. Her books transport readers to charming worlds where lovable characters navigate twists and turns with a touch of magic. A lifelong lover of fantasy and myths, L.L. Gray blends humor and heart, crafting stories that feel like coming home. When she’s not writing, she’s often battling gnomes and other magical mischief-makers with her kids or connecting with readers online.
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