Welcome to the Mystic Cafe and new owner Elly who recently inherited the cafe from her Grandma Imelda. The cafe AND the knowledge that through her food, some special spices and an amazing book she can work magic! Now if only she can ensure that there are no mistakes… With the help of her high school friend and waitress Mary Ann more than just full stomachs are in the works. With a bit of careful magic hearts, bodies and souls are lifted… that is until the wrong plate goes to the wrong man. After that all bets are off!

This first in the series is a quirky romantic mystery… and most definitely NOT a murder mystery. Mystic Village is full of magic and mystery for this beginner in all things magical. Without any knowledge more than what she is supposed to do in the cafe, Elly is christened quickly into the organizational structure of magic and its laws when Mary Ann accidentally delivers a magical plate to Rory, the man it was NOT intended for. And then the fun starts…

This story has its romance, quirky characters, a mystery and some magic to boot. All in all a fun read with potential in the future! A series to look at for sure! No Shoes, No Shirt, No Spells by Rose Pressey was a very enjoyable read!

No Shoes No Shirt No Spells

I think I am on a roll for trying books I am not generally in the market for. This romantic seasonal tale has a touch of sadness, healing and growth… Born from the grief of two individuals trying to make their way through life after loss. Joy finds a place in this story as does faith and compassion. Inspirational and at times heart rending, A Little Christmas Magic by Sylvie Kurtz is a gem.

Elly and her son Jamie are happy in their home, their family of two repairing their hearts after the death of Jim years previous from cancer. They are well known in town and determined to spend their life being happy as Jim wanted. This chef is still guarding her heart and has yet to love again. Jamie is a joy fill of silly knock knock jokes. 

Enter Logan, the broken ex cop dealing with the death of his beloved daughter Sam and completely not ready to love or really live again. Add in Christmas and put the two across the street from each other. Elly, the queen of projects has decided that Logan needs to smile again after a chance meeting and this book with its ups and downs is their road to joy. Inspirational, loving and rather silly at times… a modern story with a timeless message of healing, love and faith.

A Little Christmas Magic