Scares & Dares: A Paranormal Witch Cozy Mystery

Lucinda Race

Oct 2023 · A Book Store Cozy Mystery Book 4 · MC Two Press

About this ebook

Enjoy this clean, small town, paranormal cozy mystery by award winning and bestselling author, Lucinda Race. 

Welcome to Pembroke Cove, where witches and murders are multiplying.

It’s Halloween in Pembroke Cove, Maine, and witch-in-training Lily Michaels, with the help from her magical and non-magical friends, is determined to give the town a haunted house event they’ll never forget. There’s an extra reason to celebrate too, the engagement of Lily’s best friends, Nikki and Steve.

Of course, Lily’s boyfriend, Gage Erikson—a.k.a. Detective Cutie—will be helping, too. A few weeks earlier they finally went on their first date, it only took fifteen years after they graduated college to admit they were more than just friends. They’re not ready to jump into the marriage pool, but working together on the haunted house will be a great change of pace from solving murders.

But scares and dares don’t always add up to fun. With cauldrons, and potions, and vampires popping out of coffins, everyone thinks the dead clown on the floor is just part of the haunted house festivities. Until it turns out he’s really dead. With so many people in disguise, and magic and spells abounding on All Hallows’ Eve, no one is above suspicion. Lily, with her clue chalkboard, is always ready to solve a puzzle, but Gage is worried about her safety. As Lily and Gage race to unmask the murderer, will the clown-killer get the last laugh?

Scares and Dares is the fourth novel in A Book Store Cozy Mystery Series, although each book can be read as standalone. A sweet and clean cozy mystery with a guarantee the culprit is caught. Happy reading!

Ratings and reviews

Scares & Dares, #4 - It was easy to figure out the killer but that didn't stop the flow of the story. Interesting with some good fun with Dax, another correct assumption that I made about him. A fun, entertaining way to spend a few hours. Source: BookSprout. 4* A Bookstore Cozy Mystery Series: Books and Bribes, #1 - Usually a romance writer, Ms. Race tells a good witchy tale quite a lot better than the usual dumb down Cozy. Good characters, talking animals and a sweet romance made for an entertaining, enjoyable read. 5* Catnaps & Crimes, #2 - Interesting. Romance becomes more of a focal point for the two best friends. It was easy to figure out the killer but still a good story with a good core of regular characters. 4* Tea & Trouble, #3 - There's another murder with all kinds of "I did it" confessions. Dax and Gage open Lily's eyes. With plenty of secrets coming to light, an interesting mystery and our loveable characters blending together to make this a one sitting read. Sourece: B

Another great story with Lily, Gage and Dax trying to get to the bottom of a murder mystery. Milo, the cat, is hilarious and I thoroughly enjoyed reading this, even if I did know who dunnit, and can't wait for the next instalment.

I've read a lot of books written by Lucinda Race; she is one of my favorite authors. I can’t wait to read more of her books. This is the fourth book in the Bookstore Cozy Mystery Series; it is a stand-alone book. The story is about Lily, Nikki, Steve & Gage working together to solve the mystery. I received a free copy of this book via booksprout and I’m voluntarily leaving a review.