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BOOK REVIEW: MERINGUE SNOWFLAKE MAGIC (CHRISTMAS COOKIES) by Tena Stetler

Meringue Snowflake Magic (Christmas Cookies) by Tena Stetler 

A sweet and spicy holiday cookie-themed paranormal cozy mystery! 

After being at the wrong place at the wrong time with her best friend, Syndi, Tindra Shebolt is whisked off into the federal Witness Protection Program with a new identity as Wynter Dahl. Unknown to all is that the small safe town chosen for her hiding spot, Raven’s Hollow, is home to a large population of magical beings: shifters, pixies, and more. This is not a problem for Wynter; it turns out. It seems she’s a witch! 

Meringue Snowflake Magic is both a sweet and spicy story. Wynter has been ripped away from everyone she holds dear; her life depends on successfully vanishing and staying hidden. She has no idea what has happened to her best friend, Syndi, or her family, who are now also in danger because of what she witnessed. 

Before she can even unpack or adjust to her new surroundings, she’s visited by the ladies of Raven’s Hollow bearing gifts of food, but as a group, they are a little overwhelming nonetheless. Even her first meeting with Deputy Braydon “Blaze” Nightwing is overshadowed by fear. She has no idea who she can trust yet. 

The story becomes fun when her nerves get the best of her during their first date, and I wondered if they could give it another chance. But Blaze is a sweetie and sexy to boot, and love and lust eventually overcome all obstacles. 

Besides the bad men hunting Wynter, her family, and her friend, Syndi, there is a delightful subplot regarding the upcoming holiday cookie contest that everyone in Raven’s Hollow takes very seriously, especially Councilwoman Agnes Goody. Her various subterfuges to get a leg up on everyone else was fun. The descriptions of the event and the cookies are tantalizing, and a couple of the winning cookie recipes are included in the book. 

I recommend MERINGUE SNOWFLAKE MAGIC to cozy mystery readers who enjoy a touch of the paranormal in their stories and holiday or culinary themes. 

I voluntarily reviewed this after receiving an Advanced Review Copy from the author through Goddess Fish Promotions Book Tours.

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Thursday, 02 February 2023