4.4 (8,698 ratings)

Shadow Witch: Witches of Hollow Cove Series, Book 1

Name: Shadow Witch: Witches of Hollow Cove Series, Book 1
Rating: 4.4 (8698 reviews)
Author: Kim Richardson
ISBN: B08THZQD6S

by Kim Richardson

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About this book

Life for Tessa Davenport has officially hit rock bottom. After being dumped by her boyfriend and left penniless, she has no choice but to return to her roots at the eccentric Davenport House in Hollow Cove. But this is no ordinary homecoming; her family home has a taste for men, and the local community is a hidden sanctuary for everything from shifters to trolls.

Tessa quickly discovers that her quiet retreat is anything but peaceful. As she brushes off her rusty magical abilities to join the family business of paranormal protection, a wave of mysterious deaths hits the town. With demons lurking in the shadows and her own powers flickering to life, she must transform from a heartbroken newcomer into a formidable protector. It is a high-stakes race against time to save the town she once fled.

Blending urban fantasy with a dash of paranormal romance, this story is a fast-paced, witty adventure perfect for fans of supernatural mysteries. With its mix of laugh-out-loud humor, dangerous encounters, and magical intrigue, it offers a refreshing escape into a world where the stakes are high and the spells are flying. Prepare to be hooked by this spellbinding start to a captivating new series.

Publication Date: May 25, 2026
ASIN: B08THZQD6S

Reader Reviews

A Page-Turning Read, Full Of Action, Laughter, Tears and a Blooming Romance

February 5, 2023

Tessa Davenport is broke with nowhere to live. She does the only thing she can, packs up her belongings and leaves the cheating boyfriend's apartment forever. She hops a bus to Maine to move in with her three aunts. Her arrival in Hollow Cove is interesting as the first person to greet her as she steps off the bridge is not her aunts but Martha the town gossip and salon owner. The exchange, if you can really call it that is one that had my eyes rolling. One thing Martha seems to be good at is...

magical delight

September 8, 2024

Overall this book is delightful and fun! You follow Tessa, a woman who’s heartbroken, back to her hometown where she is tossed into a murder mystery! All she wants is to focus on herself and healing,but her Aunts have other plans. She meets a halfbreed vampire,Ronin, who makes her new path bearable! However the deaths keep piling up in town and the Chief wants Tessa out of the way though would prefer her to get out of town! I really enjoyed the tone of the novel that feisty sarcasm was...

Good read

September 9, 2025

Wow! This book is fast-paced from the get-go. The minute the heroine hits town, the killing starts. There are loads of danger, magic flying, a town full of shifters, vampires, witches,and demons. Then throw in a mysterious woman and her minions. Highly entertaining. ) 2 people found this helpful

fun and light

October 15, 2025

This is my first endeavor into Richardson’s writing. I had a good time reading this book and I look forward to the next one. In a world of things going wrong these days it’s good to have a fun and light fantasy to escape to. ) One person found this helpful

Wonderful paranormal magical cozy mystery. Good listen!

August 2, 2024

Shadow Witch is book one in the Witches of Hollow Cove series by Kim Richardson and narrated by Devon Sorvari. It’s a decent start to the series. We are introduced to the town of Hollow Cove, its people and the Davenport family. Our lead, Tessa, is a very stubborn and determined woman. When her Aunts work their magic in getting her involved in protecting the town, she learns more than she expected and finds her place in Hollow Cove. The mystery of who is letting demons into the town and...