The autumn equinox is here, and Caitlyn is excited to attend the masquerade ball to celebrate the festival of Mabon. It’s a chance to dress up in glamorous costumes, and—with the Widow Mags catering—the villagers might finally put their prejudices aside and appreciate the delicious treats from her grandmother's chocolate shop. What's more, with the dreamy music and romantic dancing, Caitlyn might even get her first kiss with the dashing Lord James Fitzroy! But Caitlyn barely has time to sample the decadent caramel fountain, or help her old vampire uncle search for his missing fangs, before a guest meets an untimely end. Many had reasons to wish him ill, from a jealous ex-lover to an old enemy with unfinished business but to Caitlyn's dismay, it's her cousin Pomona who becomes the top suspect. Although Pomona’s been acting strangely lately and showing an troubling fascination with dark magic, Caitlyn refuses to believe that her pretty, bubbly cousin could be involved! With the help of her quirky witch family, a few chocolate spells, and a pony with a sweet tooth, Caitlyn is soon close to finding answers. But solving the mystery could also mean facing surprising revelations about her own family and the secrets of her past... ** If you love tropes like: found family, enchanted village, cozy magic, magical pets, cottagecore, chocolate shop fantasy, magical baking, witchy vibes, feel-good mystery, slow burn romance, aristocratic romantic hero… this is the book for you! The Bewitched by Chocolate series : In an enchanted English village filled with chocolate spells, quaint traditions, and family secrets, one budding witch must master the art of magic, solve puzzling mysteries... and maybe even find love! Bewitched by Chocolate is a cozy fantasy witch mystery series that blends the warmth of found family, the sparkle of domestic magic, and the twists of a classic whodunnit — all wrapped in the gentle joy of finding your place in the world. Dark, Witch & Creamy (Book 1) Witch, Chocolate Fudge (Book 2) Witch Summer Night's Cream (Book 3) Blood, Sweets and Tears (Book 4) Bonbons and Broomsticks (Book 5) Double, Double, Toil and Truffle (Book 6) Salted Caramel Sorcery (Book 7) A Witch Worth Praline For (Book 8) A Fondant Farewell: Enchantments & Endings (Book 9) This book follows British English spelling and usage. Clean read: no graphic violence, sex, or strong language. Genre: cozy fantasy, witch cozy mystery, culinary cozy, cat cozy mystery series, paranormal cozy mysteries, comfort fantasy, wholesome slow burn romance, British village mystery, magical realism
This book is part of the Bewitched By Chocolate Mysteries Books series and is book #7 in the series.