4.7 (8 ratings)

Mystic Brews & Malice (Magical Teashop Mysteries Book 2)

Name: Mystic Brews & Malice (Magical Teashop Mysteries Book 2)
Rating: 4.7 (8 reviews)
Author: Karen McSpade
ISBN: B0GZ84X59M

by Karen McSpade

witches

About this book

Starting over at midlife is hard. Doing it with magic—and a deadly local legend—is harder.

Midlife witch Samara Snow moves to Winter Haven, Maine, chasing a fresh start wrapped in small-town charm. In this quaint coastal town, with her magical teashop, new friends, and a quiet life, she hopes her newly awakened magical powers won’t scare anyone away. Like the charming fisherman, Jack Andrews, who makes her want to risk her heart.

Romance after forty wasn’t part of the plan, though. Neither is a first sailing date that goes awry when Jack hears a haunting song right before the sea delivers a luxury yacht…and a dead man.

As rumors swirl about a seafaring urban legend that lures locals to a watery grave, Samara can’t ignore the eerie pull toward the islands offshore. Especially when her sassy familiar, Pumpkin, insists the town’s “totally harmless folklore” about a mythical creature on Eastdare Island is how people end up as ghost stories.

With a storm and supernatural mystery brewing, and her slow-burn romance with Jack growing complicated, Samara teams up with a nosy knitting circle and her talking cat to uncover the truth. Together, they must untangle gossip from evidence, magic from motive, and legend from lethal truth. Because someone is using a myth to cover murder…

…and the next name on the ocean’s list is someone Samara loves.

Witchy, warm, and delightfully twisty, Mystic Brews & Malice is a spellbinding paranormal cozy mystery—perfect for readers who love witchy heroines, talking cats, cozy vibes, quirky, witty characters, found family, closed-door romance, no cursing or violence, and a mystery that keeps you guessing.

Grab your copy now, get cozy, and read Mystic Brews & Malice today to discover the magic and secrets brewing in Winter Haven.

Publication Date: May 25, 2026
ASIN: B0GZ84X59M

Reader Reviews

Mystic Brews & Malice captivated me...myths, rumors, and mystery...delightful characters....

May 19, 2026

On their first sailing date, Jack takes Samara to an island for a romantic picnic. Unfortunately, the weather takes a turn for the worse, forcing them to head back. As they make their way, Jack hears a song that calls to him, while Samara remains unaware of it. As they head back, they stumble upon a yacht with a deceased man aboard. Naturally, Samara can't resist the urge to board the yacht, where she discovers the body. She also feels compelled to delve into the circumstances surrounding the...

Fast fun read!

May 19, 2026

Jack takes Samura to a local island for a romantic picnic. The weather turns bad, and they have to leave early. Then they spot a yacht among the rocks. There is a dead body on board. A siren is luring some residents of Winter Haven to a watery death. She even manages to call Pumpkin, and Samura has to stop him from leaping off a cliff! The town is holding an election for a new mayor, and Samura's elderly friend Jean throws her hat in the ring. This book is fast paced, with great characters. I...

Even Fish Should Avoid Eastdare Island

May 23, 2026

Well, there were a couple of twists in this novel that I didn't see coming; but then, I doubt anyone else would either. The setting in a New England coastal community lends itself to a comparison: Salem Witch Trials Meet the Golden Girls. Samara Snow is a \"midlife\" witch who thought she wanted peace and quiet, but discovers a need for a bit of excitement. She, like the \"Runaway Bride\", has a habit of leaving when the pressure seems too much. But maybe, just maybe, her new teashop and the...

Mystery, magic, and small town setting

May 21, 2026

Mystic Brews and Malice is the perfect entertaining book. It has a mixture of cozy mystery that lends intrigue and interest to it, while also having a little budding sweet romance, too. The characters are very well developed, likeable, and entertaining. The plot moves quickly, but not so quickly that you get lost. The magic keeps the mystery twisting and turning until the very end. I highly recommend this book if you enjoy mystery, magic, and sweet romance. )

A song of death.

May 23, 2026

Samara Snow does not intentionally advertise that she is a witch, but helping with a previous murder case revealed her to Jack Andrews, the fisherman, who is making her reconsider relationships. Their first date goes horribly wrong. Jack hears an alluring song as the boat sails to the island, where they find a beached yacht with a dead man on board. More reports of odd behavior come to light, and the body count rises. Samara and her familiar, Pumpkin, begin to wonder if the old legends about...