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Tuesday, September 2, 2025

Dakota Cassidy, Witched And Hitched In Seattle: The Case Of The Phantom Spy And The Haunted French Fry (Witched and Hitched Mysteries Book 3)


Title: Witched And Hitched In Seattle: The Case Of The Phantom Spy And The Haunted French Fry (Witched and Hitched Mysteries Book 3)

Author: Dakota Cassidy

Rating: Five Siren Stones


Genre: Cozy Mystery

Sub-Genre: Paranormal Fiction

Keywords: Ghost, Spy, Cop, Witch, Bat, Dog, Turkey, Mystery, Murder

ISBN E-Book: Amazon Digital Services, LLC

Price: $4.99

Page Count: 185

Publisher:  Self-Published

Buy-Link: https://www.amazon.com/Witched-HItched-Seattle-Phantom-Mysteries-ebook/dp/B0DFGCYV7N/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1GLWBM3NF0ESM&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.yDWst5Df7-KMl2j15aQ7ilVokTdOSQFFI8UCdMOZ0P2Ei9UDzDRUAOsVTkhVzmu-qswG5myV8PiENY6pY6EjqfvIquUXRxFuklmhVjoW5p4.n71op7QFyeR3E7NSXWtiuPnLhGNP3GrSErlpVbSZSXA&dib_tag=se&keywords=dakota+cassidy+witched+and+hitched&qid=1756843183&sprefix=witched+and+hi%2Caps%2C249&sr=8-1

Reviewer:  Stacey Krug  

Blurb/Summary:

Stevie and Win here, back in the mystery solving saddle again!


Cary Donahue, owns Pretty Fly for a Fry Guy, a new place in Eb Falls, where all manner of the most decadent crispy French fry combinations this side of the planet are made. Imagine tender brisket, smoked and sliced to perfection on a bed of cheesy fries, topped with tangy barbecue sauce.

To say I’d found my new home away from home is an understatement, much to the dismay of Win and my cholesterol. But when Cary is quite suddenly unalived, all of Eb Falls is in shock.

Who would harm the man who served bits of fried, starchy Heaven with a smile and a kind word?

Of course, Cary appears to us from the afterlife, looking for our help to solve his murder, but in a strange turn of events and quite suddenly,
I can hear him and Win can see him. Taken aback by this new twist in our ghostly communications, we’re even more surprised to find Cary isn’t communicating in choppy sentences and vague appearances the way most entities we deal with do. He's clear as a bell, so solving his murder should be a piece of cake, right? Easy-peasy-lemon-squeezy.

But there’s just one small problem, Cary isn’t in possession of the entirety of his memories—as in, almost any of his past or much of what he remembers weeks before he was murdered.

Figures, right? But we jump in feet first anyway, and as we peel back the layers of Cary’s life, we discover far more than we bargained for.

A hidden past, tawdry secrets, lies, powerful people in high places, and more murder than you can shake a stick at!

Review:

Fabulous trip back into Eb Falls for another delightful story. Dakota Cassidy keeps it interesting by changing up Win and Stevie’s ghostly abilities. If this becomes an ever-changing dynamic, it will keep the stories fresh and engaging on another level.

This installment had everything a reader has come to expect from this series: witty dialogue, crazy ideas implemented, fun interpersonal relationships between the main characters, small town gossip, and even some ghost gossip. This story had a great plot, surprising plot twists, and was a page-turner.

The Case Of The Phantom Spy And The Haunted French Fry was a wonderful tale. Not including the ghostly and magical activity, this plot seems entirely plausible in real life. The paranormal aspect lent to and brought about the actual consequences for the criminals. I think the consequences were the part that seemed more fictional than the rest! Terrific addition to the Witched and Hitched Mysteries series

Tuesday, September 3, 2024

Dakota Cassidy, Witched and Hitched in Seattle: The Case Of Trish The Dish And The Birthday Wish (Witched and Hitched Mysteries Book 2)

Title: Witched and Hitched in Seattle: The Case Of Trish The Dish And The Birthday Wish (Witched and Hitched Mysteries Book 2)
Author: Dakota Cassidy

Rating: Five Siren Stones

 



Genre: Cozy Mystery

Sub-Genre: Paranormal Fiction

Keywords: Ghost, Spy, Cop, Witch, Bat, Dog, Turkey, Mystery, Murder

Print Book: $11.99

ISBN Print: 979-8337717340

Page Count: 228              

ISBN E-Book: Amazon Digital Services, LLC

Price: $4.99

Page Count: 177

Publisher:  Self-Published

Buy-Link: https://www.amazon.com/Trish-Birthday-Witched-Hitched-Mysteries-ebook/dp/B0CWG8C44G/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.eK9PmmidBdMdP9qPOxVNG1CeWL9dbN1KvDGIUJLMVRTYTESyODc3QOOSAs1_TEDNumH9_KPuU-faP-sIOqqH3A.KeH4E_ZE9EjP7Wzch-AiKhMzh2phHSfcUBBPy8D5_RY&qid=1725393661&sr=8-1

Reviewer:  Stacey Krug 

Blurb/Summary:

***Note about this book***

Witched and Hitched in Seattle is a spinoff of Witchless in Seattle Mysteries. Though all of the characters remain the same, their relationships have grown and evolved, dictating the beginning of a new series.

It takes two to solve a murder right!

Stevie here and it’s my fortieth birthday. Woo-hoo!


Win’s prepared a low-key evening for me (see no acrobats and jugglers) at one of my new favorite places and new business in Eb Falls--Trish the Dish Pottery!

You read that right, 
pottery. There’s nothing like getting my hands covered (my clothes, too) in wet clay as I work the wheel. It’s my latest passion, and while I stink at it (I really do), I love it and my goal to make a canister to house my beloved Twinkies was well on its way.

Win prepared an evening of pottery and friends for my birthday and it was beautiful. Except for one small thing, Trish Lemmon, owner and all ‘round amazing pottery teacher, ends up dead.

It’s my party and I’ll cry if I want to—and I do, but once I dry my tears, I’m determined to find out who killed Trish. Yet, as we unravel Trish’s personal life, her past, we find deep, dark secrets she worked hard to keep buried and hidden—forever.

Things go from bad to worse as we stumble on secret after secret while we try to catch a killer. Join me and the gang for yet another adventure filled with magic, mayhem and mystery!

Review:

Stevie and Win keep evolving in their marriage and sleuthing relationship. In book two of Witched and Hitched in Seattle, readers are treated to a more confident Stevie. She is using and controlling her magic more and mixing it into the investigation. Gone are the days of her being a scared novice in investigations.

We also get a glimpse of how incredible Win must have been as a spy. This investigation had more physical violence that involved him. Win’s abilities keep revealing themselves with each new obstacle.

The Case Of Trish The Dish And The Birthday Wish jumped right into the action and didn’t stop. It was entertaining to see Officer Dana rolling with the punches! This was a great page-turner with a solid plot and fun characters. Book two was highly entertaining and a wonderful addition to the series.

Monday, June 12, 2023

Dakota Cassidy, Just Witched (Witchless in Seattle Mysteries, Book 15)

 



Title:  Just Witched (Witchless in Seattle Mysteries Book 15)
Author:  Dakota Cassidy

Rating: Five Siren Stones


 Genre:  Cozy Mystery

Sub-Genre:  Paranormal Fiction

Keywords:  Ghost, Spy, Witch, Bat, Dog, Turkey, Mystery, Sister, Hummingbird, Murder, Mom, Dad, Serial Killer

Print Book: $11.99

ISBN Print: 979-8397585453

Page Count:  266              

ISBN E-Book:  Amazon Digital Services, LLC

Price:  $4.99

Publisher:  Self-Published

Buy-Link: https://www.amazon.com/Just-Witched-Witchless-Seattle-Mysteries-ebook/dp/B0BYTZ776S/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1T840SLU9KS93&keywords=Just+Witched&qid=1686603071&sprefix=just+witched%2Caps%2C110&sr=8-1

Reviewer:  Stacey Krug 

Blurb/Summary:

It’s a nice day for a white wedding…if I can make it down the aisle unscathed and still breathing, that is!

’Tis I, newly restored witch and armchair sleuth Stevie Cartwright, and I’m finally about to marry Win, my soul mate/ex-spy turned groom-zilla. We’ve gone to hell and back (and a few planes of existence) for our happily ever after, and nothing’s going to get in the way of our union…except possibly a murder while auditioning musical options for the reception.

The blessed event is just days away, but Win and I can’t resist a good mystery, so in between last-minute wedding decisions, the early arrival of my high-maintenance parents, my klutzy mishaps, and an ill-timed visit from the ghost of my long-forgotten ex-fiancé, we’re tracking a killer in Ebenezer Falls’ latest whodunit.

Time to multitask like a champ and get me to the church…er, backyard…on time.

Piece of cake, right?

Review:

Just Witched, book 15 in the Witchless in Seattle Mysteries series, is a delightfully entertaining read. Readers are treated to the preparations and wedding for Win and Stevie, the culmination of a lifetime of dreams come true after almost insurmountable odds.

Of course, nothing is ever as easy as it should be for Stevie and Win. Murder and mayhem seem to find them no matter what. Their wedding preparations are no exception. Which gives us another white-knuckle story with some suspense and lots of drama.

Just witched has some great plot twists, visits from beloved characters, surprises from local characters, a nail-biting climax, and a wonderful ending.

If you are a series fan you will be thrilled with this latest installment.

Beautiful cover, great book, highly recommend!

I received an ARC for an honest review.

Sunday, February 27, 2022

Dakota Cassidy, A Total Witch Show (Witchless in Seattle Mysteries Book 14)

Title:  A Total Witch Show (Witchless in Seattle Mysteries Book 14)
Author:  Dakota Cassidy

Rating: Five Siren Stones


 Genre:  Cozy Mystery

Sub-Genre:  Paranormal Fiction

Keywords:  Ghost, Spy, Witch, Bat, Dog, Turkey, Mystery, Sister, Hummingbird

Page Count:  182               

ISBN E-Book:  Amazon Digital Services, LLC

Price:  $4.99

Publisher:  Self-Published

Buy-Link:  https://www.amazon.com/Total-Witch-Witchless-Seattle-Mysteries-ebook/dp/B09RW1MSDR/ref=sr_1_1?crid=NMWUMQJ4F4MJ&keywords=a+TOTAL+WITCH+SHOW&qid=1646006312&sprefix=a+total+witch+show%2Caps%2C96&sr=8-1

Reviewer:  Stacey Krug  

Blurb/Summary: 

Hello, it’s me, intrepid amateur sleuth, Stevie Cartwright back in the saddle again!

An intrepid amateur sleuth who’s being hunted.

Yep. This time I’m the case that needs solving. My most recent past has come back to haunt me. What I mean by that is, almost every single criminal dead or alive that we’ve captured or we've had a hand in doling out their fate, have been stalking me via the ghost of my very first case.

Sal Finch.

Remember him? Win’s vengeful cousin, angry and bitter when he lost all of Win’s inheritance to me and tried to kill me, has somehow figured out how to read people on this plane and get them to do his bidding.

So far, I’ve been the recipient of a black eye, I’ve been shot at, and someone tried to blow me up! So how do I, mostly a mere mortal, fight off someone from the afterlife still holding a big, fat grudge?

I call my sister Halliday Valentine to help me fight off the forces of evil, of course! A full-time witch who has visions, and part time sleuth just like me. But the afterlife sure has drastically changed since I lost my powers, and everyone around me becomes suspect as Sal whispers suggestively in the ears of criminals who would like nothing better than to see me kaput.

So when things get so bad, my sister Hal has a vision of me, a mere dead husk of a body, my soul evaporated for eternity, we know we have to take action and call Sal out with the mother of all spells. But with the afterlife in such an uproar, and the delicate timing of the spell, will we get this monkey off my back, or leave the world turned upside down?

Review:

Complete action-packed page-turner that delivers an awesome story thirteen books in the making. I loved that Stevie’s sister Halliday and her familiar Atticus were along for the ride.

A Total Witch Show brings tons of past cases to the forefront while trying to solve the current mystery. Though things look bleak, Stevie is surrounded by love and hopeful, helpful friends.

This story is a not to be missed book in the Witchless in Seattle Mysteries series, but they do need to be read in order. You’ll want to meet all the characters that pop up in this book ahead of time!

Highly recommend!

I received and ARC for an honest review.