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Willow Bay Witches #2
Barking up the Wrong Tree
Angela Martin was expecting to have a normal, uneventful week in the small town of Willow Bay. The universe, however, had other ideas.
When a local gossip is murdered while walking her dog, Angela knows she needs to find Sprinkles, who ran away during the murder. After all, being a witch who can talk to animals, finding Sprinkles might be the only way to find the murderer. Especially since the victim had more enemies than most people have Facebook friends.
But she has to investigate without the police chief suspecting anything, she has to deal with Bee's jealousy about a dog getting attention, and she has to try and get along with Sophie's mom's new boyfriend.
And just to complicate things even further, the infuriating but crazy hot Jason Black is back in town, and this time, it sounds like it's for good.
Angela is pretty sure she can handle all this crazy in her life. But what she doesn't realize is just how dangerous the murderer really is...
Barking up the Wrong Tree is the second book in the Willow Bay Witches series of paranormal cozy mysteries. It's a full-length novel full of funny and sarcastic best friends, a touch of magic, a snarky talking cat and a little bit of romance.
When a local gossip is murdered while walking her dog, Angela knows she needs to find Sprinkles, who ran away during the murder. After all, being a witch who can talk to animals, finding Sprinkles might be the only way to find the murderer. Especially since the victim had more enemies than most people have Facebook friends.
But she has to investigate without the police chief suspecting anything, she has to deal with Bee's jealousy about a dog getting attention, and she has to try and get along with Sophie's mom's new boyfriend.
And just to complicate things even further, the infuriating but crazy hot Jason Black is back in town, and this time, it sounds like it's for good.
Angela is pretty sure she can handle all this crazy in her life. But what she doesn't realize is just how dangerous the murderer really is...
Barking up the Wrong Tree is the second book in the Willow Bay Witches series of paranormal cozy mysteries. It's a full-length novel full of funny and sarcastic best friends, a touch of magic, a snarky talking cat and a little bit of romance.
192 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 20, 2016
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Samantha Silver
108 books303 followersSamantha Silver lives in British Columbia, Canada, along with her husband and seventeen-year-old dog named Terra.
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January 20, 2021
Entertaining supernatural cozy mystery series
Entertaining supernatural cozy mystery series. Great cast of characters and a fun and entertaining storyline. A small town in Oregon off the coast. Where they get a few tourist every so often. A young woman who happens to be a veterinarian and owns the local veterinary clinic. She lives with her sister and best friend in a little bungalow in town. She also happens to be a witch who can also talk to animals. Her sister who also is a witch and is in medical school. Along with her best friend who happens to be her veterinary technician. Her best friends mother is a witch and her best friend as far as I know got skipped in the witching gene pool. Follow along as in a little small town her and her friends solve mysteries murders and other crimes going on. And entertaining and unique supernatural cozy mystery storyline. Check it out
Entertaining supernatural cozy mystery series. Great cast of characters and a fun and entertaining storyline. A small town in Oregon off the coast. Where they get a few tourist every so often. A young woman who happens to be a veterinarian and owns the local veterinary clinic. She lives with her sister and best friend in a little bungalow in town. She also happens to be a witch who can also talk to animals. Her sister who also is a witch and is in medical school. Along with her best friend who happens to be her veterinary technician. Her best friends mother is a witch and her best friend as far as I know got skipped in the witching gene pool. Follow along as in a little small town her and her friends solve mysteries murders and other crimes going on. And entertaining and unique supernatural cozy mystery storyline. Check it out
October 10, 2019
Using the Goodreads rating system this book earned 2 stars from me. It was ok. While I definitely wouldn't classify it as a paranormal, and not really much of a mystery, it was still a fairly ok read. The biggest issue I had is, like the first book. the editing. This one didn't just use the wrong character name (which still occurred) but changed a characters name in the middle of the book. Lisa's new boyfriend was introduced as Austin Stark. He was Austin the 2nd time he appeared in the story. Then suddenly his name was Ken. This is more than just poor editing. This is the editor not bothering to read the story being edited.
September 4, 2019
Get this author an editor!
I’m done. I read the first book in this series and was disappointed. I read the second one, hoping maybe it was better. Nope. Too many discrepancies -first it’s Birch Road, then it’s Birch Street, then it’s Birch Road again. That’s just one of many examples. And again with the eye rolls! I swear, at least once a page, and sometimes two, someone is rolling their eyes! Enough! NO ONE rolls there eyes that much! And like (eye roll) honestly (eye roll awesome (eye roll) you suck! The girls need to expand their vocabulary! Or rather, the author does!
I’m done. I read the first book in this series and was disappointed. I read the second one, hoping maybe it was better. Nope. Too many discrepancies -first it’s Birch Road, then it’s Birch Street, then it’s Birch Road again. That’s just one of many examples. And again with the eye rolls! I swear, at least once a page, and sometimes two, someone is rolling their eyes! Enough! NO ONE rolls there eyes that much! And like (eye roll) honestly (eye roll awesome (eye roll) you suck! The girls need to expand their vocabulary! Or rather, the author does!
January 22, 2018
Witch
Why would Angelia not use her magic in the old house?! I mean she could of gone invisible, taken the gun out of Guys hand magically, many things. It makes no sense. This story was dumb I'm tired of all these witch books by many authors doing the same story line over an over again! How many times can one person be in danger an solve a major crime!! Dumb!! Glad I didn't buy this series!!
Why would Angelia not use her magic in the old house?! I mean she could of gone invisible, taken the gun out of Guys hand magically, many things. It makes no sense. This story was dumb I'm tired of all these witch books by many authors doing the same story line over an over again! How many times can one person be in danger an solve a major crime!! Dumb!! Glad I didn't buy this series!!
June 20, 2018
Curiosity killed the cat?
A great solid cozy. When one of the biggest gossips in town is found dead - was it a accident or murder? As the girls try to gather information on the main suspects they uncover some deep secrets. Was one of them responsible for the death? Will the ability to talk to animals help in getting to the truth? Not really a deep plot but a light read that is great for those lazy days when you just need something light.
A great solid cozy. When one of the biggest gossips in town is found dead - was it a accident or murder? As the girls try to gather information on the main suspects they uncover some deep secrets. Was one of them responsible for the death? Will the ability to talk to animals help in getting to the truth? Not really a deep plot but a light read that is great for those lazy days when you just need something light.
January 15, 2018
Such a nice plot, surprised me more than the last...
The 2nd in this series... I enjoyed this plot! There's still the delicious food descriptions, which I love, and Angela's ability to talk with animals, as in the 1st book. But there's a twist at the end I didn't see coming. In fact, more than one! A great read... And a quick read... Enjoy!
The 2nd in this series... I enjoyed this plot! There's still the delicious food descriptions, which I love, and Angela's ability to talk with animals, as in the 1st book. But there's a twist at the end I didn't see coming. In fact, more than one! A great read... And a quick read... Enjoy!
December 2, 2018
Needs work.
Awesome storyline, needs editing so bad. Names change and flipflop - is the mom’s boyfriend Austin or Ken? And there are times the grammar is so bad it pulls you right out of the story. But if edited correctly, this is a solid story and one I would absolutely recommend.
Awesome storyline, needs editing so bad. Names change and flipflop - is the mom’s boyfriend Austin or Ken? And there are times the grammar is so bad it pulls you right out of the story. But if edited correctly, this is a solid story and one I would absolutely recommend.
August 27, 2021
Marginally more magic
Better than the first, but it lacks any real clues as once again the solution to the burning question, "who is the killer?", answers itself at the end when they appear and confirm it.
Not as many mistakes in this but those that are lurking around should have been picked up if it had been proofread or professionally edited.
Better than the first, but it lacks any real clues as once again the solution to the burning question, "who is the killer?", answers itself at the end when they appear and confirm it.
Not as many mistakes in this but those that are lurking around should have been picked up if it had been proofread or professionally edited.
June 25, 2017
Starting to get good
Finally someone has done a spell. The second book was worth persevering with, the characters are filling out, romance is in the air and two murders down after years and years of nothing
Finally someone has done a spell. The second book was worth persevering with, the characters are filling out, romance is in the air and two murders down after years and years of nothing
August 10, 2017
Hurrah for Sprinkles
This book has suspense, crazy people, and of course, animals. I'm a cat person, so I understand why Bee was put out having a dog in her house! Would like to see more witch spells!
This book has suspense, crazy people, and of course, animals. I'm a cat person, so I understand why Bee was put out having a dog in her house! Would like to see more witch spells!
July 12, 2018
The Fun Continues in Willow Bay
Another light mystery with enough red herrings to keep you guessing. Fun characters, funny situations. Interesting family dynamic: unconventional but loving.
Another light mystery with enough red herrings to keep you guessing. Fun characters, funny situations. Interesting family dynamic: unconventional but loving.
September 19, 2018
Better and better
I was hoping the bad guy was some one else but it worked out nicely. Your story does not drag on and on . Thank you. They keep the attention. Thank you. Well written and not buried in confusing side info or boring backstory. Highly recommended!
I was hoping the bad guy was some one else but it worked out nicely. Your story does not drag on and on . Thank you. They keep the attention. Thank you. Well written and not buried in confusing side info or boring backstory. Highly recommended!
May 19, 2020
I just love this series. The outstanding writing and story telling keeps me coming back for more. The characters are so well described and the story so well told, that it is like being with friends as your reading it. Great Reading Everyone!
August 19, 2021
Are you a witch or not?
These characters always seem to forget they are witches at crucial moments. The magic component seems a bit like an afterthought. Sprinkles is adorable, though.
These characters always seem to forget they are witches at crucial moments. The magic component seems a bit like an afterthought. Sprinkles is adorable, though.
March 16, 2022
Pretty good
Angela, Sophia and Charlotte make a pretty good team. Love the story. If you like a cozy with a clean mystery and a little Doctor Doolittle, you will love this as much as I do.
Angela, Sophia and Charlotte make a pretty good team. Love the story. If you like a cozy with a clean mystery and a little Doctor Doolittle, you will love this as much as I do.
July 28, 2017
Fun quick read
February 12, 2018
Good
I like the second book much better than first one.. looking forward to reading the third book now and will update afterward :)
I like the second book much better than first one.. looking forward to reading the third book now and will update afterward :)
September 25, 2018
Fun reading
Good reading for a rainy day. It was fun that she could talk to the animals. I like Sophie's attitude.
Good reading for a rainy day. It was fun that she could talk to the animals. I like Sophie's attitude.
April 27, 2021
Great fun
Witty poignant and written well great fun at the same time as being a murder mystery unputtdownable and entertaining read
Witty poignant and written well great fun at the same time as being a murder mystery unputtdownable and entertaining read
May 17, 2021
Enjoyable paranormal cozy mystery!!
March 15, 2022
Good
I starting to enjoy this series I keep going see what happens between Angie and gorgeous Mr black
How sprinkled settled in to his me home
I starting to enjoy this series I keep going see what happens between Angie and gorgeous Mr black
How sprinkled settled in to his me home
January 1, 2017
The storyline is good, the execution needs some work. Some more proofreading couldn't hurt either.
October 19, 2016
What's new in Willow Bay
Nice little mystery about a vet who can talk to animals and always seems to get her, sister Charlotte & best friend Sophie involved in some kind of an investigation. Though Willow Bay is small there sure seems to be a lot going on there.
Nice little mystery about a vet who can talk to animals and always seems to get her, sister Charlotte & best friend Sophie involved in some kind of an investigation. Though Willow Bay is small there sure seems to be a lot going on there.
February 22, 2017
great read
October 25, 2016
"Barking Up the Wrong Tree" by Samantha Silver is the second book in the Willow Bay Witches series. The next adventure for Angie starts off when one of the local busy bodies is found dead in the middle of the street. Angie knows that this person was likely walking her dog when she was attacked. She takes it upon herself to enlist the aide of her sister and best friend to find the dog. Hopefully, he won't get into much trouble, and at the same time be able to tell her who murdered his master.
Overall, I thought that this was a great follow up novel to the previous one. Some of the same mistakes were still present. However, I am guessing that's due to both of the novels being published on the same day. Either way, I thought that the overall novel was better than the first and I really did enjoy reading it.
Overall, I thought that this was a great follow up novel to the previous one. Some of the same mistakes were still present. However, I am guessing that's due to both of the novels being published on the same day. Either way, I thought that the overall novel was better than the first and I really did enjoy reading it.
January 17, 2017
Since I don't normally write reviews unless I have something specific to say, here's the break down of how I rate my books...
1 star... This book was bad, so bad I may have given up and skipped to the end. I will avoid this author like the plague in the future.
2 stars... This book was not very good, and I won't be reading any more from the author.
3 stars... This book was ok, but I won't go out of my way to read more, But if I find another book by the author for under a dollar I'd pick it up.
4 stars... I really enjoyed this book and will definitely be on the look out to pick up more from the series/author.
5 stars... I loved this book! It has earned a permanent home in my collection and I'll be picking up the rest of the series and other books from the author ASAP.
November 7, 2016
The book isn't bad. A decent story with some good twists. I like the whole speaking to animals bit because I'm one of those animal lovers who is always talking to my animals. The ending is "guessable" but not blatant. Little clues get dropped throughout the book.
My biggest complaint about the book are the editing errors. I noticed it a couple of times in the first book, but this time around, I lost track of how many times she called Betty "Bella"...
My biggest complaint about the book are the editing errors. I noticed it a couple of times in the first book, but this time around, I lost track of how many times she called Betty "Bella"...
November 11, 2016
Great!
This series just keeps getting better. As the characters and Willow Bay get fleshed out as the complex and fascinating plot aspects they are. The three young ladies and the animals that people these books are extremely entertaining. The mysteries are always intriguing and well thought out & very imaginative.
These would be an excellent family reading time addition, and are suitable for all ages.
This series just keeps getting better. As the characters and Willow Bay get fleshed out as the complex and fascinating plot aspects they are. The three young ladies and the animals that people these books are extremely entertaining. The mysteries are always intriguing and well thought out & very imaginative.
These would be an excellent family reading time addition, and are suitable for all ages.
November 30, 2016
Best of its kind
Cozy mysteries are not the great American novel. What a good cozy should be is well written, entertaining, and fun with a good mystery plot and attractive characters. Ms. Silver has achieved that and I'm looking forward to being entertained again soon. I really like her mystery solving vet who talks to animals, and I like the personalities the animals take on. There is the rare editing issue but not enough to subtract a star.
Cozy mysteries are not the great American novel. What a good cozy should be is well written, entertaining, and fun with a good mystery plot and attractive characters. Ms. Silver has achieved that and I'm looking forward to being entertained again soon. I really like her mystery solving vet who talks to animals, and I like the personalities the animals take on. There is the rare editing issue but not enough to subtract a star.
December 13, 2016
Small town charm
While these books won't enlighten your mind, they are great to relax with and take your mind off everyday things. Angela is once again caught solving a murder with her friend and sister. The mystery is good, one you don't see coming. There is a lot of small town charm in this series. There isn't romance in this one but a sort of push and pull with a guy that's lacking heat at best. Hopefully it picks up along the way.
While these books won't enlighten your mind, they are great to relax with and take your mind off everyday things. Angela is once again caught solving a murder with her friend and sister. The mystery is good, one you don't see coming. There is a lot of small town charm in this series. There isn't romance in this one but a sort of push and pull with a guy that's lacking heat at best. Hopefully it picks up along the way.
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