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High Hopes

Brookhaven Cozy Mysteries, Book 4

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High Hopes

By: S.E. Biglow
Narrated by: Bonniejean Boettcher
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Montagues, Magic and Murder!

Life in Brookhaven has settled down for Darcy. She's gained more control over and confidence in her magic. And she's happily dating Maggie. When she discovers she has family in the area, Darcy can't imagine things going any better.

But when a night out at the theater for her cousin's production of Romeo and Juliet turns deadly and Darcy 's new cousin looks like a prime suspect, she's bound up in another murder investigation.

Proving her family's innocence seems simple enough but the more Darcy digs, the more she unearths a twisted obsession and dangerous magic. Will the trap she lays for the killer force a confessions, or will they slip away, leaving only tragedy in their wake?

HIGH HOPES is the fourth novel in the Brookhaven Cozy Mystery series. Get ready to sprinkle some magic into your mystery. The Brookhaven series is best enjoyed in order. You can start Darcy's journey in book 1, High Noon.

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I enjoyed this book. When this series first started I wasn't sure about it. I didn't really like the characters and the magic was weird. I couldn't really see how plant magic was going to help solve murders but it has grown on me and now I look forward to the next adventure. Darcy has like her magic grown into a like able character and I enjoy spending time with her and her wacky friends. The magic is fun to and I like the way The author always finds a way for plants to help in the case. The mystery was good and kept me guessing as to who responsible and while like the characters I am not a fan of Shakespeare it was a fun way to introduce new family members into Darcy's life. I hope we don't have long to wait for the next book.

Darcy might be estranged from her family after she told them about her magic but she is not totally alone. Her Grandmother informs her that she has a cousin and aunt living on her side of the world, who also broke away because of magic. Darcy tracks them down only to learn that they set part of a traveling theatre group and there next stop is Darcy's town. Darcy and her girlfriend get tickets to see the show, only for the leading lady to collapsed on stage. Darcy's cousin Piper as the understudy is the prime suspect. Can Darcy clear her cousins name so she can get to know her without bars in the way?
I like the narrator. She helps to bring the story to life and has a pleasant voice to listen to.

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