A Witch Worth Praline For (Bewitched by Chocolate, #8)

Caitlyn is savouring autumn delights like spiced cider and toffee apples while preparing for the Samhain Festival. She's also looking forward to spending time with the dashing Lord James Fitzroy and meeting his family at last. But the festive mood is broken when a Manor guest comes to harm over an ancient grimoire that once belonged to the Widow Mags With the help of her toothless vampire uncle and a dash of chocolate magic, Caitlyn sets out to do some witchy sleuthing and retrieve the stolen "book of spells". She soon uncovers a bewildering assortment of suspects, including one who might be her long-lost mother in disguise! And just when she thinks things can't get more complicated, the trail leads uncomfortably close to James's sister... As village superstitions simmer and suspicion bubbles towards her grandmother's chocolate shop, can Caitlyn solve the mystery, find the missing grimoire, and finally uncover the truth about her mother? ** 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