Something Brewed

Cold feet. Cold brew. Cold blood.It's the hottest July on record in Wickham Falls. The asphalt is melting, the AC is broken, and Clara Calloway is sweating bullets. Not just because of the temperature, but because she's been hired to cater the "Wedding of the Century" for a high-maintenance influencer and her rich fiancé.To make matters worse, Thatcher Grey has been acting strange-hiding boxes, speaking in hushed tones, and asking questions about ring sizes. Clara's commitment issues kick into high gear, and her magic responds with a sub-zero glitch: The Freeze.Despite the 100-degree weather, The Daily Grind is covered in frost. Clara's touch turns hot lattes into instant popsicles, and she accidentally encases the wedding cake in a block of ice.But the chill becomes permanent when the wedding's tyrannical planner, Monica Vane, is found frozen to death in the venue's walk-in freezer-which was set to "tropical."With the bridezilla threatening to sue, the High Council investigating the "unnatural weather patterns," and Thatcher trying to have a serious conversation that Clara keeps literally freezing out, she has to solve the murder. If she doesn't, she might be putting her romance-and the killer-on ice permanently. Shari Malin writes with the deep understanding that every moment counts. A stroke and quadruple bypass survivor, she channels her resilience and gratitude into crafting heartfelt love stories that celebrate happy endings. With a Master's Degree in English Education, Shari combines her literary background with a passion for emotional connection. She currently lives in Georgia with her husband and the world's quietest Chihuahua-a dog who, miraculously, never barks. Welcome to Wickham Falls, where the coffee is magical, the secrets run deep, and the local barista knows exactly when you're going to die.Clara Calloway is just trying to keep her head above water. As a closeted Kitchen Witch running The Daily Grind in a sleepy New England town, she has a chaotic gift: her emotions infuse her baking, and her latte art predicts the immediate future. If she pours a heart, you'll find love. If she pours a grim reaper... well, you might want to update your will.Clara's quiet life gets roasted when her foam art predicts a murder, drawing the attention of the High Council of Magic. Enter Thatcher Grey: a brooding, by-the-book Inquisitor sent to hunt down unregistered witches. He's dangerously handsome, allergic to fun, and determined to shut Clara down.But Wickham Falls has a way of brewing up trouble that neither of them can handle alone. Across three books, this unlikely duo must navigate poisoned espressos, cutthroat barista competitions, and hexed Valentine's chocolates. As the bodies pile up and the sexual tension reaches a boiling point, Clara and Thatcher have to decide what's more dangerous: the killers hidden in plain sight, or the undeniable magic sparking between them.Perfect for fans of Gilmore Girls and Practical Magic, this cozy mystery series serves up a delightful blend of humor, romance, and enchanting suspense.