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Of Potions and Portents, Sister Witches of Raven Falls Cozy Mystery Series, Book 1 Kindle Edition

by Nyx Halliwell (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 1,378 ratings
First book in a completed series of four stories from USA Today bestselling author Nyx Halliwell featuring humorous mysteries with witches, talking animals, shifters, ghosts, and fun!

★★★★★ “…mystical, magical, and a joy to read from start to finish.” ~ So Many Reads

When a healthy young couple die without obvious cause except for my magick potion, the new police chief sets his sights on me. I don't have an explanation for what happened to the couple, I do have a great many insights into the chief. Can I uncover the real killer before he arrests me for murder?

I’ll be honest—I long for love and a “normal” social life, just like everyone else. Finding the time—not to mention the right guy—however, is a lost cause. My days are spent cooking up products for the Lotions, Potions, and Herbs line for Conjure, the metaphysical shop I run with my sisters, and my specialty love potion blend is helping everyone else in Raven Falls find romance, while I’m working my broomstick off preparing for the upcoming Beltane celebration.

That is until Tristan McGregor, the sexy chief of police, threatens to shut down my kitchen and accuses me of murder. Two people have died, entangled in—ahem—a compromising position, and covered in my love potion. On top of that, I discover an unsettling portent about the chief in his tea leaves, and when he steals a kiss after catching me at the crime scene, I try to convince myself it's only because he’s under the influence of the love potion enchantment.

But is he? With my cursed mockingbird familiar, Hoax, my sassy sister witches, and a whole lot of peppermint tea, I have to solve the mystery before Tristan puts me behind bars. Even so, as the fires of Beltane nip at my heels, introducing the chief to the world of magick could send my chances at love up in smoke.
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    Sister Witches of Raven Falls Cozy Mystery Series
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    August 27, 2019
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magic, supernatural suspense, witches, sisters, talking animals, potions, humor, paranormal romance
magic, supernatural suspense, witches, sisters, talking animals, potions, humor, paranormal romance

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★★★★★ "...mystical, magical, and a joy to read from start to finish." ~ So Many Reads
★★★★★ "...such a fun read." ~ Goodreads reviewer

★★★★★ "...a fresh new voice in the witch cozy mystery genre." ~ Goodreads reviewer

★★★★★ "Get your touch of magick and brighten up your life with this first in a series, about some witchy sisters who have it all..." ~ Goodreads reviewer

★★★★★ "...a delightful afternoon read." ~ Goodreads reviewer

★★★★★ "...the story made me feel like I was in the gardens and the forest with Spring every step of the way." ~ Goodreads reviewer

★★★★★ "...Magic, demons and a touch of romance kept me turning the pages." ~ Goodreads reviewer

★★★★★ "Halliwell is such a great storyteller and I adore all the little details she expressed during this story. From the smell of the flowers, to the touch of her magic, to the heat that rose inside Spring at the sight of Tristan, it was all fantastic!" ~ Goodreads reviewer

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***Bonus recipes and craft instructions in every book!

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07TWFYK62
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Beach Path Publishing, LLC (August 27, 2019)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 27, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.5 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 178 pages
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USA Today bestselling author Nyx Halliwell loves writing magical stories as much as she loves baking and crafting. She believes cats really can talk (please don’t tell her three rescue puppies), and yes, she sees ghosts.

She enjoys binge-watching mystery and paranormal shows with her hubby, and reading all types of stories involving magic. She talks to trees, has too many crystals, and drinks far too much tea.

Connect with Nyx today and see pictures of her pets, be the first to know about new books, and find out when Godfrey, the talking cat, has a new blog post! Receive a FREE copy of the Whitethorne Sisters Book of Spells, Recipes, and Crafting Fun, when you sign up for her newsletter: www.nyxhalliwell.com.

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Customers enjoy the storyline and find it interesting. They describe the book as a delightful read with interesting characters and good dialogue. Readers praise the series quality and consider it a great start to a new series. They like Spring and her sisters. The recipes and craft instructions at the end are appreciated. However, some feel the pacing is slow at the beginning.

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61 customers mention "Storyline"56 positive5 negative

Customers enjoy the storyline. They find it engaging with great twists and excitement. The book is a nice start for the new cozy mystery series, Sister Witches of Raven. Readers appreciate the supernatural elements and mention there's a bit of romance in the books.

"...In this series, there is magic and a little bit of romance which adds a little spice to the story...." Read more

"...It introduces all the characters nicely and has established relationships/feelings there so you don't need to start with the characters meeting each..." Read more

"...It’s still filled with witches, their familiars, and still cosy mystery. The witches though, it’s closer to what old perception of witches was...." Read more

"...I really enjoyed the strong sisterly bond and their individual specialities. The element of romance is also a lovely part of this story...." Read more

45 customers mention "Readability"43 positive2 negative

Customers enjoy the book's readability. They find it imaginative and creative, a nice quick read with good language use. The book is described as cute and like watching a movie.

"...’s Whitethorne sisters, named after each of the seasons, are absolutely delightful...." Read more

"...etc. It is well written with a nice use of language and really paints a picture of the story, location, world. You want to keep reading it...." Read more

"...This alter ego was as great as the other in writing department. Yes, there are tons of witches book out there, in cosy mystery genre...." Read more

"...to round things out and get a meatier story, but the basics made for a decent quick read." Read more

23 customers mention "Character development"23 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the characters' development. They find the characters wonderful, with good familial relationships and real concepts. The dialogue between the characters keeps the story moving at a fast pace, making it an engaging read.

"...Also, the dialogue between the characters kept it faced pace and a quick read...." Read more

"...It introduces all the characters nicely and has established relationships/feelings there so you don't need to start with the characters meeting each..." Read more

"Oh, oh, oh. What a great start to a new series, and a new alter ego. This alter ego was as great as the other in writing department...." Read more

"...Spring and her sisters are all such unique characters and I loved how each added something different to telling Spring’s story...." Read more

4 customers mention "Series quality"4 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the series. They find it a good start to a new series with demons, shiftchangers, fairies, and the fae.

"Oh, oh, oh. What a great start to a new series, and a new alter ego. This alter ego was as great as the other in writing department...." Read more

"This is a new to me series and I'm loving this book! This book is an introduction to the Whitethorne sisters who are natural witches...." Read more

"...Well written so, this should be a good series." Read more

"...It is a new series with demons, shiftchangers, fairies, and the fae. Just your typical paranormal story...." Read more

3 customers mention "Enjoyment"3 positive0 negative

Customers enjoyed the book. They liked Spring and her sisters. The story held their interest from start to finish.

"I really enjoyed this one. I really liked Spring and her sisters. I liked the romance and how it unfolded...." Read more

"This is a good story. Spring and Tristan are delightful. Both grow so much...." Read more

"...Spring is a delightful witch and her story held me from start to finish. All fantasy readers will enjoy this series." Read more

3 customers mention "Knowledge"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the author's knowledge of plants and good descriptions. They find the book an easy read with a good plot.

"I'm a huge fan of this genre and Nyx is very knowledgeable! Since I read quite a bit I'm really over the 5 page sex scenes...." Read more

"This is one of a few books with such great descriptions of everything. I felt like I was right there with the characters...." Read more

"...Good knowledge of plants as well. Good plot and an easy read. Recommend it for witch friendly readers!" Read more

3 customers mention "Recipes"3 positive0 negative

Customers like the recipes and craft instructions in the book. They will try the recipes.

"...Love the cooking and the end recipes! I will be trying those out. Thank you ! Looking forward to news letter and next book!" Read more

"...Her characters are relatable and storyline is engaging. I also like the recipes and craft instructions at the end...." Read more

"...I definitely love the bread recipes and witch's ladder craft. Have to save them to try!" Read more

4 customers mention "Pacing"0 positive4 negative

Customers find the pacing of the book slow at the start. However, they say the mystery is resolved quickly once it kicks in.

"...I definitely felt like the pacing was just off...." Read more

"...to fully realized, but was still not 100% satisfying because it went so fast that the suspense never really had to build...." Read more

"It had a slow start. Took a bit to get into a flow but ended strong. I would recommend it." Read more

"This story was a bit slow to start. When the mystery kicked in it was solved quickly...." Read more

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  • IzzyISH
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Start to a new Witch Cozy Mystery
    Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2019
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    I love cozy mysteries, and when I found out that one of my favorite others is now branching out into writing cozy mysteries I couldn’t wait to see what she would write. Of Potions and Portents is the first book in Nyx Halliwell’s new Sister Witches of Raven Falls Cozy Mystery Series. I have to admit I was confused at first because it is not my typical cozy read with just small-town people that stumble across some type of mystery. In Of Potions and Portents, it is a small town; however, the characters are all witches with familiars or have some type of supernatural power. For some reason when I was asked to read this novel, I missed that the main characters are witches; don’t ask me how I could miss that because of the series title, but I did. I also didn’t realize that there is a subtype genre within cozy mysteries that is witch based because one never crossed my path until now. Once I wrapped my mind around that, I was pulled into the story and couldn’t put it down.

    Ms. Halliwell’s Whitethorne sisters, named after each of the seasons, are absolutely delightful. This first story centers around Spring Whitethhorne who creates lotions and potions for Conjure, the shop she shares with her sisters. Imagine what happens when one of her lotions is discovered at the scene of a crime and when Tristan, the sexy new chief of police wants to shut her down and arrest her for the crime. In this series, there is magic and a little bit of romance which adds a little spice to the story. The descriptions and details made me feel that I was right there in the gardens with Spring or in the little shop. Also, the dialogue between the characters kept it faced pace and a quick read.

    Right now, there are three other books scheduled for this series which features each of the sisters. Each sister is talented and brings a special ability which helps when dealing with the paranormal forces they face. I can’t wait to find out more about Spring’s sisters and look forward to the next book in the series.

    If you’re looking for a fun and entertaining read, this book is for you. Congratulations Ms. Halliwell on the beginnings of not only a new series but genre as well.

    I voluntarily read an advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review that is my own.
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  • Tech People
    4.0 out of 5 stars Intriguing world that pulls you in!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2024
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    I enjoyed this! The magic rules/world are laid out in an interesting way which really pulled me in. It introduces all the characters nicely and has established relationships/feelings there so you don't need to start with the characters meeting each other. etc. It is well written with a nice use of language and really paints a picture of the story, location, world. You want to keep reading it. It was only after I was out of its spell that I noticed that the main relationship needs a lot more interactions between the characters to really develop a strong relationship. Dreams and working together on a mystery is not quite enough for the long term but perhaps in the next book they work on getting to know each other better while we focus on another sister. Also, the resolution of the mystery still leaves a lot of questions which may be answered in a later book. So some aspects where glossed over quickly but still a great read. I will try the next one.
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  • N1kita
    5.0 out of 5 stars Classic yet refreshing
    Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2019
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    Oh, oh, oh. What a great start to a new series, and a new alter ego. This alter ego was as great as the other in writing department. Yes, there are tons of witches book out there, in cosy mystery genre. Some of them were quite similar that I don’t bother to read. This one, however, was different. It’s still filled with witches, their familiars, and still cosy mystery. The witches though, it’s closer to what old perception of witches was. And they’re completely different from us general human. So, while it’s closer to classic witch description (albeit beautiful ones), it was not sinister. It shone lights that it’s all actually in good nature.

    Oh, and expect a bit suspense as well. As Nyx’s other ego was RS author, it carried over a tiny bit here. And it only made it better.
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  • Amazon Customer
    3.0 out of 5 stars Not sure this qualifies as cozy
    Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2021
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    So this is labeled as a cozy myster story, except the focus is more on how to be a witch instead. Felt like there was more in-depth explanation for what the witches do rather then the mystery, and it took a while to get into the actual magic bit of things, and I felt like it took forever to get to the slinging magic part. I definitely felt like the pacing was just off. That said, once it got to the magic part, the story raced quickly to its ending with little exploration of what things mean and developing the world they live in.

    Overall, the conflict with the magical beings, their mother, Tristan and the others should have been explored more in-depth to round things out and get a meatier story, but the basics made for a decent quick read.
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  • Michelle
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love this book!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2023
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    This is a new to me series and I'm loving this book! This book is an introduction to the Whitethorne sisters who are natural witches. This book follows spring and explores her story, her gifts, hopes and fears. I really enjoyed the strong sisterly bond and their individual specialities. The element of romance is also a lovely part of this story. I am looking forward to the next book.
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  • Janice Klassen
    5.0 out of 5 stars I couldn't put it down.
    Reviewed in Canada on March 5, 2023
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    I really really enjoyed this book. Have never read Nyx's books before. She now has a new fan. Her book was so good I couldn't put it down. LOVE LOVE IT. She is a super good writer. Keep up the good work, girl. Blessed be.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 11, 2021
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    Great story, loved reading this book once I picked it up I could not put it down. Excellent author. A must for anyone who likes magikal mysteries.
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  • Elisa
    5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Brilliant
    Reviewed in Australia on August 28, 2019
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    What a brilliant first in a series for Nyx Halliwell.

    The Whitethorn Sister's are all amazing. Of Potions and portents was focused on Spring the youngest of the four White Thorne sister's. As a character, I love Spring she has such a peaceful, calming energy to her, but she can be strong and fierce when she needs to be especially when her family is threatened. I love Spring's way with nature, her love of food from growing to baking and her familiar Hoax is freaking adorable.
    Now let's talk about sexy, handsome, charismatic, really stubborn Tristan Macgregor hmmm he is one hell of a police chief and one hell of a perfect match for Spring if they can both ever get their act together...lol
    I love the setting the town of Raven Falls is described so lovingly I instantly fell in love and wanted to move there, to me that's a huge sign this is going to become a favorite series as it builds.

    So basically if you love cozy paranormal mystery with a sweet dash of romance, awesome characters and a wonderfully delightful town you'll love these books as much as I did.
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  • LakeLady
    4.0 out of 5 stars recommend
    Reviewed in Canada on March 2, 2022
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    There’s a lot of action crammed into this book. Witches and magic of course, but add in a mysterious double death, an evil demon on the loose, a romance or two,
    And you have a recipe for an entertaining read.
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  • Kindle Customer Baz
    4.0 out of 5 stars Grabs you from the start and doesn't let go.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 4, 2021
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    If you like your cozys a little on the darker side then this is for you, it's definitely not the run If the mill cozy that seems to be the norm these days. It's difficult to say a lot without spoilers suffice to say four sisters all witches with various powers strive to keep their community happy healthy and prosperous while holding at bay all the dark side of magic including the demons. Lots of action and murders twists and turns you won't see coming and a little slow-burn romance liberally sprinkled with humor both light and dark, I can highly recommend this book, to be honest, I couldn't put it down I read it in one sitting, read and enjoy, Baz
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