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Vampires, VCRs, and Violence: A Bewitcher’s Beach Book #5
This time, Noema's past is coming to find her.
Since becoming a werewolf, life’s been… hairy. I’ve been hunting down clues about my long-lost family, and so far, all I’ve got is a cryptic prophecy in a sketchy old spellbook that says I’m supposed to marry a reaper.
Unfortunately, I think my heart has always been with someone else.
Then a vampire bat bites me (rude), and suddenly both guys show up to play hero. But neither of them can do much when a stalker leaves a dead body in the middle of my video rental shop. AGAIN. That’s bad for business—and also slightly traumatizing.
Now the sheriff wants my help solving a murder, the bat might strike again, and I’m starting to suspect this prophecy is more curse than destiny.
All I wanted was to find my family. What I got was a murderer stalking me with a vampire bat, a love triangle, and possibly rabies.
Join Noema and her 'found family' full of supernatural friends. HALLOWEENTOWN meets GILMORE GIRLS in The Bewitcher's Beach Paranormal Mysteries - a series that can be read as standalone books unless you're following the overall romance and series-wide mystery.
Since becoming a werewolf, life’s been… hairy. I’ve been hunting down clues about my long-lost family, and so far, all I’ve got is a cryptic prophecy in a sketchy old spellbook that says I’m supposed to marry a reaper.
Unfortunately, I think my heart has always been with someone else.
Then a vampire bat bites me (rude), and suddenly both guys show up to play hero. But neither of them can do much when a stalker leaves a dead body in the middle of my video rental shop. AGAIN. That’s bad for business—and also slightly traumatizing.
Now the sheriff wants my help solving a murder, the bat might strike again, and I’m starting to suspect this prophecy is more curse than destiny.
All I wanted was to find my family. What I got was a murderer stalking me with a vampire bat, a love triangle, and possibly rabies.
Join Noema and her 'found family' full of supernatural friends. HALLOWEENTOWN meets GILMORE GIRLS in The Bewitcher's Beach Paranormal Mysteries - a series that can be read as standalone books unless you're following the overall romance and series-wide mystery.
184 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 17, 2025
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Emily Fluke
27 books216 followersEmily Fluke is a Congenital Heart Defect survivor who finds joy and peace through writing (though she’ll tell you her scars are from a dragon attack or a sword fight). She is an internationally published author with an honorable mention for science fiction from the Roswell Awards and a recent contributor to the United Disability Services’ magazine; Kaleidoscope. Inspired by Tolkien and her children's’ imaginations, Emily writes when she’s not spending time with her family. For an extensive look at her publications and life as well as access to giveaways, visit emilyfluke.com or follow Author Emily Fluke on Facebook.
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October 13, 2025
This was such a good, fun read! it was a good mix of spooky, nostalgia, and family friendly. I really liked the use of imagery, and despite the characters being supernatural they were still relatable. The slow burn is getting warmer and we're learning more about Noema's history!
October 20, 2025
As always, this book (like the rest in this series) feels like a warm hug with a side of cider!
This is the fastest I’ve read any book in this series! Sett and Noema, not spoiling anything, but I was smiling so much!
I also did not see who the murderer was, AT ALL and that’s a huge bonus for me!
This maybe be a five star the more I think about it…
Thank you to Emily Fluke for allowing me to read this ARC copy!
This is the fastest I’ve read any book in this series! Sett and Noema, not spoiling anything, but I was smiling so much!
I also did not see who the murderer was, AT ALL and that’s a huge bonus for me!
This maybe be a five star the more I think about it…
Thank you to Emily Fluke for allowing me to read this ARC copy!
December 1, 2025
This is the fifth book in the Bewitcher's Beach series and when I tell you this book is a banger, I mean it.
In the midst of raising 4 children on her own, she must also solve a potential murder involving a bat?!?!?! Will she be able to figure out who done it before they strike again? On top of all of that, Noema Wolf has no recollection of her life prior to becoming a werewolf and she is trying to figure out her role in the prophecy to bring the protection spell back.
This book is extremely cozy with a dash of mystery thrown in. I highly recommend this book if you are looking for a quick read.
Thank you Emily Fluke for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.
In the midst of raising 4 children on her own, she must also solve a potential murder involving a bat?!?!?! Will she be able to figure out who done it before they strike again? On top of all of that, Noema Wolf has no recollection of her life prior to becoming a werewolf and she is trying to figure out her role in the prophecy to bring the protection spell back.
This book is extremely cozy with a dash of mystery thrown in. I highly recommend this book if you are looking for a quick read.
Thank you Emily Fluke for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.
November 30, 2025
📚🩷 ARC Thoughts and First Impressions 🩷📚
If chaotic supernatural girlhood is a genre, this book is the CEO. 😂🐺✨
Noema barely gets a moment to breathe before the universe throws another curveball at her — past secrets surfacing, strange warnings she did NOT ask for, and two very determined supernatural men who suddenly want front-row access to her life. Let’s just say her love life is giving “triangle with sharp corners.” 👀💀
But honestly? The absolute highlight is how everything goes from mildly inconvenient to oh no, absolutely not when shady happenings start targeting her workplace. She’s juggling paranormal drama, questionable omens, unexpected bites, and a sheriff who looks a little too happy to volunteer her for detective duty. 😂🕵️♀️
This book gives: 🩷 Cozy small-town supernatural vibes
🩷 Banter that had me snorting
🩷 Mystery that kept me flipping pages
🩷 Found-family sweetness mixed with spooky chaos
🩷 A romantic tangle that is so addictive (I am rooting SO HARD)
Imagine your favourite comfort-town setting… then sprinkle in murder, magical mayhem, a dash of destiny, and the kind of friendship group that would absolutely help you hide a body. 🫣💀✨
It’s fun. It’s clever. It’s perfectly spooky. And it delivers that warm, lovable, slightly unhinged paranormal romance energy I LIVE for.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ — This ARC was an absolute delight and I’m already craving the next one!
If chaotic supernatural girlhood is a genre, this book is the CEO. 😂🐺✨
Noema barely gets a moment to breathe before the universe throws another curveball at her — past secrets surfacing, strange warnings she did NOT ask for, and two very determined supernatural men who suddenly want front-row access to her life. Let’s just say her love life is giving “triangle with sharp corners.” 👀💀
But honestly? The absolute highlight is how everything goes from mildly inconvenient to oh no, absolutely not when shady happenings start targeting her workplace. She’s juggling paranormal drama, questionable omens, unexpected bites, and a sheriff who looks a little too happy to volunteer her for detective duty. 😂🕵️♀️
This book gives: 🩷 Cozy small-town supernatural vibes
🩷 Banter that had me snorting
🩷 Mystery that kept me flipping pages
🩷 Found-family sweetness mixed with spooky chaos
🩷 A romantic tangle that is so addictive (I am rooting SO HARD)
Imagine your favourite comfort-town setting… then sprinkle in murder, magical mayhem, a dash of destiny, and the kind of friendship group that would absolutely help you hide a body. 🫣💀✨
It’s fun. It’s clever. It’s perfectly spooky. And it delivers that warm, lovable, slightly unhinged paranormal romance energy I LIVE for.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ — This ARC was an absolute delight and I’m already craving the next one!
November 8, 2025
AHHHHHHH NO!!!! WHAT!!! FINALLY!!!! Finally finally finally we got some answers! Not much, but some!!! Oh my this book. I just knew it, this book is so good! I am so glad I was able to read the Pre-Sequel be careful what you witch for. Because it's finally coming to full circle. Just knowing everything from that book and then throughout the series to this book. I just want to cry so bad, because I feel so bad for Noema. All she wants is answers and clearly she isn't getting them. This book has put me on the edge, like I wanted to know what happens but I also need the next book. Like I needed ASAP because I need to know what happens after that ending. Because Emily cannot keep me on a cliffhanger this bad!!! Don't do this to me! I NEED THE NEXT BOOK!!! I still love everything about this book I love that it gives the Halloween town vibe and how the mysteries just keeps getting better and better. If you guys love those type of books this series I'm not joking this series is it.
October 31, 2025
An ingeniously plotted, fabulously fun story with lots of chills, thrills, and twists. I loved that Noema met a new relative and learned more about herself.
A review copy of this book was sent to me by the author. All of the above opinions are my own.
A review copy of this book was sent to me by the author. All of the above opinions are my own.
November 5, 2025
This book blew me away. The nostalgia is top tier. Sett is beyond swoon worthy. The buildup in this series is no joke. I want the next release already. I wasn’t prepared for the roller coaster ride but I was happy to hang on for it. Well done Emily Fluke. I am excited for more.
November 11, 2025
Lovely. I'm so happy certain things are happening relationship wise. I won't say more so there won't be spoilers about that. I can't wait to find out more about the hunters and horde. This series just keeps getting better.
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September 17, 2025Final read-through!
October 16, 2025
Cute fun read with a mystery murder in a Halloween town setting
October 31, 2025
A great continuation of the series!! Finally one step closer to what I've been wanting to happen!!!
January 19, 2026
fun!
These are such feel good and fun reads. Do yourself a favor and read this series. You will enjoy the light hearted fun read.
These are such feel good and fun reads. Do yourself a favor and read this series. You will enjoy the light hearted fun read.
December 30, 2025
I am always excited when a new installment in the Bewitcher's Beach Paranormal Mystery series is released. I've been reading them from the beginning and watching the series develop into deeper, more complex plots. Vampires, VCRs, and Violence is another strong installment.
Noema is a single mom of werewolf pups. The series is set in the 1990s and she owns Mockbuster, a video rental store. Over the course of the series, she's been searching for her long lost family, while also solving a few too many murders. In this installment, it isn't long before Noema is bitten by a bat. As if that's not enough trauma, a dead body is found in her rental shop. Are the two incidents connected? If so, how? Noema is determined to get to the bottom of these mysteries.
I really enjoyed this book, even more so than the previous one. I loved that we were back in Bewitcher's Beach, which is the setting where it all began. There are references to 90s pop culture that brought back some fun memories for me. For example, it is mentioned that the movie Armageddon was just released. There is a sprinkling of these kinds of references throughout the series and I am here for it.
Noema continues to use her sense of smell to detect emotions. For example, if she smells pineapple pizza, it indicates confusion. I love that the scents and the emotions they symbolize have been consistent throughout the series. So when I come across them, they feel like a natural part of the world the author has built (at least for Noema, since it is her gift).
I appreciate that Detective Sett is open to having Noema work with the authorities on this investigation. The events surrounding the mystery involve her, so it makes sense that she is accepted as a consultant. I love it when the amateur sleuth can work in harmony with the authorities.
The mystery in Vampires, VCRs, and Violence is strong. There are so many layers to it that I did not figure out everything. I enjoyed reading how the pieces fit together. And while there were many layers, it never felt overwhelming.
Throughout the series, there is a love triangle like no other I've ever read and there are some new developments in this installment. It made me both sad and hopeful at the same time. You'll have to read the books to see how relationships are progressing as characters are more developed.
The one thing that brought this installment down a bit for me was the scattered foul language throughout the book. I'd say the foul word used is mild, but I came across it too many times for me to fully enjoy the book. This won't bother everyone, but if you're familiar with my taste, you'll know I'm not a fan of foul language, even the mild variety. Especially for a cozy mystery, it doesn't work well for me.
I really missed Squeaks, the mouse. He is mentioned, but he is not involved in this story. Squeaks was featured much more prominently in earlier installments and I really came to love him. He's such a unique cozy companion and I thought he really added some fun to the series.
Other than these two minor complaints, I did really enjoy this installment overall. Emily Fluke's style of writing is strong and that's what keeps me coming back to this series. Quotes like "summer melted into fall" keep me engaged. Her descriptions of the setting make it feel like its own character.
I look forward to visiting Bewitcher's Beach again in the next installment, which is set to be released in 2026. As with most cozy mysteries, each installment in the series contains a standalone mystery. However, I highly recommend starting from the beginning with Magic, Movies, and Murder and reading them in order. It's fun to follow the subplots over the course of the series.
Thank you to Emily Fluke for providing me with an ARC of this book.
Noema is a single mom of werewolf pups. The series is set in the 1990s and she owns Mockbuster, a video rental store. Over the course of the series, she's been searching for her long lost family, while also solving a few too many murders. In this installment, it isn't long before Noema is bitten by a bat. As if that's not enough trauma, a dead body is found in her rental shop. Are the two incidents connected? If so, how? Noema is determined to get to the bottom of these mysteries.
I really enjoyed this book, even more so than the previous one. I loved that we were back in Bewitcher's Beach, which is the setting where it all began. There are references to 90s pop culture that brought back some fun memories for me. For example, it is mentioned that the movie Armageddon was just released. There is a sprinkling of these kinds of references throughout the series and I am here for it.
Noema continues to use her sense of smell to detect emotions. For example, if she smells pineapple pizza, it indicates confusion. I love that the scents and the emotions they symbolize have been consistent throughout the series. So when I come across them, they feel like a natural part of the world the author has built (at least for Noema, since it is her gift).
I appreciate that Detective Sett is open to having Noema work with the authorities on this investigation. The events surrounding the mystery involve her, so it makes sense that she is accepted as a consultant. I love it when the amateur sleuth can work in harmony with the authorities.
The mystery in Vampires, VCRs, and Violence is strong. There are so many layers to it that I did not figure out everything. I enjoyed reading how the pieces fit together. And while there were many layers, it never felt overwhelming.
Throughout the series, there is a love triangle like no other I've ever read and there are some new developments in this installment. It made me both sad and hopeful at the same time. You'll have to read the books to see how relationships are progressing as characters are more developed.
The one thing that brought this installment down a bit for me was the scattered foul language throughout the book. I'd say the foul word used is mild, but I came across it too many times for me to fully enjoy the book. This won't bother everyone, but if you're familiar with my taste, you'll know I'm not a fan of foul language, even the mild variety. Especially for a cozy mystery, it doesn't work well for me.
I really missed Squeaks, the mouse. He is mentioned, but he is not involved in this story. Squeaks was featured much more prominently in earlier installments and I really came to love him. He's such a unique cozy companion and I thought he really added some fun to the series.
Other than these two minor complaints, I did really enjoy this installment overall. Emily Fluke's style of writing is strong and that's what keeps me coming back to this series. Quotes like "summer melted into fall" keep me engaged. Her descriptions of the setting make it feel like its own character.
I look forward to visiting Bewitcher's Beach again in the next installment, which is set to be released in 2026. As with most cozy mysteries, each installment in the series contains a standalone mystery. However, I highly recommend starting from the beginning with Magic, Movies, and Murder and reading them in order. It's fun to follow the subplots over the course of the series.
Thank you to Emily Fluke for providing me with an ARC of this book.
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