A Charming Deception

Magical Cures Mystery #13

by Tonya Kappes

Welcome to Whispering Fall where magic and mystery collide!

Bubble... Bubble...

June Heal and Oscar Park are beyond thrilled with the upcoming arrival of their baby.

Cures and Trouble...

June's pregnancy is turning out to more at risk than anticipated and she has to go to a specialist doctor outside of Whispering Falls where patients are nosey and hormones are raging, leaving the nurses and receptionist at their wits ends and bickering at each other.

Magic Stirs...

Poor June is put on limited activity. The baby is proving to a little mischievous and magic before it's even born and leaving the doctors a little miffed with all the different ultrasound shenanigans.

Trouble Doubles...

June's hormones have messed with her intuition and spiritual gifts, leaving her unsure of things going on around her.On one of her many doctor appointments, June arrives a little early and find the receptionist has been murdered. June can't help herself and decides to put her amateur and magical sleuthing skills to the test to try to bring the killer to justice... or are her hormones deceiving her?

Genres: Mystery, Cozy Mystery, Audiobook, Cozy, Fantasy

124 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 25, 2020

About the author

Beloved cozy mystery author Tonya Kappes is bringing her charming world to the screen!

The Hallmark Channel is thrilled to announce a television series in development based on Tonya’s wildly popular 40-book series, A Camper & Criminals Mystery.

A celebrated Amazon All-Star and USA Today bestselling author, Tonya has written over 180 southern cozy mysteries filled with heart, humor, and unforgettable small-town characters. Her novels, known for their southern charm and rich emotional storytelling, have been praised by readers and critics alike, earning her a coveted spot as a Woman's World Book Club Pick six times.

Writing full-time from her camper, Tonya crafts worlds where mystery, friendship, and a little mischief collide — and now, her stories will come to life for cozy mystery lovers everywhere.

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Reviews

[Lee Brothers · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a wonderful book, I really enjoyed reading it!! Ms Kappes captured the emotions and thought processes that go along with being pregnant and giving birth. It’s a very emotional time for women and it’s far more than hormones! You miss the people that have passed on. If you’re fighting with someone you want to make things right so that they are back in your life again. I thought she shared all those issues very well in her book.

My favorite character is Mr. Prince Charming, I get a kick out of him and I love the way he is so protective of June. Ms Kappes has a very unique imagination and a keen sense of humor. Everything I’ve read by her so far is really, really good and I am so glad that I found her!!

[Meryl Markowitz · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read an advanced copy for an honest review.
June is expecting a baby and the entire town of Whispering Falls is excited.
June feels the loss of her mother now more than ever. She is reading her mom's journal, going to the same obstetrician, trying to feel a connection.
When there seems to be complications with her pregnancy, June is surprised to discover this is normal for spiritualist babies. Her doctor is like her!
Unfortunately, the receptionist has been murdered and has been blackmailing the doctor.

It's up to June, as the Chosen One, to protect the community and somehow find out who did it.

This is my favorite series from the author. I wish I could go the Whispering Falls and meet everyone. I am sad that this is the last book. I have grown to love each character and watch the love develop between June and Oscar. The ending is very satisfying and could not of ended on a better note.

[Kim · Rating 5 out of 5]

June Heal and her husband, Oscar Park, are eagerly anticipating the arrival of their new bundle of joy. June’s pregnancy is turning out to be more at risk than they anticipate, so she is seeing a doctor outside Whispering Falls. When arriving at her doctor’s appointment one morning, she finds out the receptionist has been murdered. June’s doctor is a suspect. June decides she has to solve the murder before the baby is due to arrive, so her doctor will be available for the delivery.

This is the last book in this series, and I believe the best in the series. I am sad to see this series come to an end. My favorite characters are June and her familiar Mr. Prince Charming. June is strong-willed and resilient. Mr. Prince Charming is unlike normal cats in a lot of ways, but in other ways, he is a typical cat. He is protective of June, but he is full of mischief when it comes to June’s crystal ball, Madame Torres. The mystery is fast-paced and full of twists and turns. I was completely surprised by who the killer was. I have missed reading a few of the earlier books in the series. I plan to get caught up. I recommend this book, to southern cozy and paranormal cozy fans.

All thoughts and opinions are my own, and in no way, I have been influenced by anyone.

[Karen Stallman · Rating 5 out of 5]

“A Charming Deception” the final instalment in the “Magical Cures Mystery” series by Tonya Kappes. This was the first series I ever read by Tonya Kappes and I instantly fell in love with it and couldn’t read them fast enough. It’s bittersweet that the series is ending but I know Tonya has some great new series ideas in the works.

I am sad that this series is ending, but I do love the way it ended As I am hoping maybe some of the characters can crossover and visit in one of the other series... maybe the new Magical Bakery series.

I found myself reading over several days, maybe cause I wanted prolong my stay in Whispering Falls. It had become my wonderful escape when times were bleak, and made me into the fan I am for Tonya’s books.

It was entertaining, funny, full of twists and turns as well as a few surprises. I usually can suspect the whodunnit but in this case the murderer and the reason for the murder were a huge surprise.

I highly recommend this series to all my cozy loving friends.

[Kristina Anderson · Rating 4 out of 5]

A Charming Deception by Tonya Kappes has June Heal and Oscar Park expecting their first child. June is about a month from her due date and she is looking forward to her baby shower on Saturday. June and Oscar have an appointment with Dr. Sebastian, her obstetrician in a nearby town. June is a little worried because Little One, as they call the baby, is not moving around as much which has her eating sweets at an alarming rate (good thing Oscar stashed some of her favorite treat in the glove compartment). The doctor orders a special test for the next day to check on the baby. Nothing better to take June’s mind of her dark thoughts than a little retail therapy. They find the perfect crib and mobile which will go in the new addition being built onto their cozy cottage. The next day, June arrives to find police in the parking lot of the doctor’s office. Dr. Sebastian’s receptionist, Roma has been murdered. It appears that Roma was quite curious about patients with a certain magical insurance. June, as the Chosen One, needs to correct the situation before their community is exposed. A Charming Deception is the 13th (and final) tale in A Magical Cures Mystery series. It can be read as a standalone for those new this enchanting series, by then you would miss out on all the fun. It was delightful visiting Whispering Falls again where everyone is excited for the arrival of June and Oscar’s baby. They all want their chance to babysit the Little One especially Patience and Constance. Oscar and June decided to wait until the child is born to know whether it is a boy or a girl (much to the spiritualists disappointment). I thought A Charming Deception was well-written with steady pacing. I liked the humor sprinkled throughout the story. The characters we love are back for one last mystery. The whodunit was straightforward which meant I did not need a crystal ball to solve it. I liked seeing all our favorite characters including Prince Charming. I was eager to find out if June and Oscar would have a girl or a boy as well as what they would name the baby. The series has a sweet ending. A Charming Deception is a spellbinding tale with popular potions, a charming cat, a bouncing baby on the way, sweet treats, and magical mayhem.

[Mary Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Charming Deception
Magical Cures Mystery, Book # 13
Tonya Kappes
5 Stars

Synopsis:

Welcome to Whispering Fall where magic and mystery collide!

Bubble... Bubble...

June Heal and Oscar Park are beyond thrilled with the upcoming arrival of their baby.

Cures and Trouble...

June's pregnancy is turning out to more at risk than anticipated and she has to go to a specialist doctor outside of Whispering Falls where patients are nosey and hormones are raging, leaving the nurses and receptionist at their wits ends and bickering at each other.

Magic Stirs...

Poor June is put on limited activity. The baby is proving to a little mischievous and magic before it's even born and leaving the doctors a little miffed with all the different ultrasound shenanigans.

Trouble Doubles...

June's hormones have messed with her intuition and spiritual gifts, leaving her unsure of things going on around her.On one of her many doctor appointments, June arrives a little early and find the receptionist strangled to death.June can't help herself and decides to put her amateur and magical sleuthing skills to the test to try to bring the killer to justice... or are her hormones deceiving her? (Goodreads)

Review:

The characters are well developed and well rounded. June is about to give birth and everyone is very excited. Her friends are arguing about who is going to babysit the infant, Her husband wants her protected inside a bubble, and June just wants to meet the child. When someone is found murdered, she knows she needs to help find the killer before the big day arrives.

The author is very talented in her descriptive writing and these descriptions pulled me into the story from the very beginning. The writing style flows smoothly and the book is a quick easy read. The mystery was well plotted and there were enough suspects to consider and clues to sift through and not easily solved.

I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a well crafted cozy mystery. The magical moments in this book add another layer to this book, and I greatly enjoyed it.

I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book and provided my honest review.

[☆☆Hannah☆☆ · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a good ending to the series. June is extremely pregnant. Things are getting weird with the baby inside of her. This book really focused more on her pregnancy than it did a murder. However, everything worked out in the end.

[Monica · Rating 5 out of 5]

The perfect ending to the Magical Cures Mystery series. June and Oscar's baby arrives to bring in the ending of the series and feature possibilities for a possible spin-off later one. So many wonderful characters in such a charming town, it's sad to see them go but I'm glad we ended on a high-note. All around fun series and this book did not disappoint. Just when you thought you knew all about June's background, we learn more. And a fine ending/beginning to Mr. Prince Charming's story. Good mystery with quite a few red herrings. Looking forward to seeing these characters show up somewhere in the future.

[Thomas · Rating 5 out of 5]

With the impending delivery of June and Oscar's first baby.
The doctor June is seeing is actually a spiritualist doctor, which was a surprise to June.
The aging doctor was having some problems which if others had found out.
It could have destroyed everything that formed the known world for the spiritualist.


This was a fun mystery with developed characters and a solid plotline.
The ending was such that the story could go one of a couple of different ways.
We'll just have to wait and see.

[Deb · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Charming Deception Magical Cures book 13 by Tonya Kappes is an amazing, wonderful, magical book. I think this was the perfect ending to the series.


June and Oscar are expecting a baby and are so excited as well as all of Whispering Falls. All is going well until the receptionist  at June's Doctor's  office  is found murdered. June and Oscar have to hurry and solve this murder before the baby comes so they can save the whole magic world. 


This book is a mix of mystery, magic, emotions and love. June has come so far and really is an important part of Whispering  Falls. I love her interaction with all the other people in the village. I laughed so hard when the sisters Constance and Patience carry a flour sack around like a baby. One of my favorite parts was when nurse Martha comes into  A Charming  Cure and is acting suspicious and is being too inquisitive about June, Whispering Falls and what Roma, the receptionist  who was killed, was up to.  June needs to find out what Martha knows so she gives her a dab of truth potion. Martha gets tipsy, starts talking fast and funny then falls to the floor asleep.  The sisters Constance and Patience are there and they think Mr Prince Charming, June's familial cat, is smiling at Martha's demise. I could just imagine it all and found myself laughing  out loud.


This is such an enjoyable  book and a good way to end the series. This is a good mystery with a good twist in who the murderer is. I was surprised by who did it. It is also a nice way to tie up the journey June Heal and Oscar Parks has been on within Whispering Falls and their lives. I give this book 5  stars. I loved it and I am sorry to see the series end.

[Helen Drake · Rating 5 out of 5]

I consider this to be a “magical series” in more ways than the obvious! The citizens of Whispering Fall have various kinds of powers. Overall the residents get along well and come to each other’s aid when needed. June Heal and her husband Oscar Park are having a baby and it seems half the town want to take care of the new baby. Some are going to comical lengths to be chosen as the nanny. June is concerned because of the way the baby is acting within her womb and hopes the doctor can give her some reassurance. June and Oscar are also worried if the baby will be a spiritualist or mortal.

The murder of her obstetrician’s receptionist could lead to major repercussions for Whispering Fall. Both Oscar, June and various members of the spiritual community are trying to help to solve the case before the town baby shower. Of course June’s familiars, her cat Mr. Prince Charming, and her crystal ball, Madame Torres, play pivotal roles.

I enjoyed the way so many characters, both spiritualists and mortals, are involved in this story. The murderer and the reason for the murder were a surprise.

I was fortunate to receive an advanced copy of the book. I’m sorry this is the last book in the series!

[Sandy Bartles · Rating 5 out of 5]

This final book in the series was excellent! June is very pregnant and due in about a month. She and Oscar are eagerly awaiting the birth. In the meantime things seem to be going on in the mortal world and there has been a murder. I am sad that this series is ending, but I love the way it ended. I would like to thank the author for the pleasure of being able to read such an enjoyable book and lovely series.

I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book.

[Jeanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a fabulous finale to June Heal’s series, A Magical Cure. Honestly, it is the first I’ve read in the series, even though several more of the series are in my Kindle TBR. I will enjoy going back and reading the earlier ones to see June’s life in Whispering Falls, Kentucky. The characters are engaging. There is a healthy dose of laughter amidst the magical cures. The mystery kept me guessing throughout, and whodunit wasn’t even someone on my radar!

June and Oscar are happily married, living in the little house where June had once lived with her parents. They are eagerly anticipating the birth of Little One, as nicknamed until the babe is born, as they chose to not learn the babe’s sex until born. Close friends are planning the baby shower, and Oscar and police department partner Colton are building an addition to the cottage.

June has been preparing as many of her magical cures ahead of time as possible so she can have time at home with Little One after the birth. Her shop has a huge following with locals and tourists, and her products are sold at a national chain and a nearby grocery store.

If this is your first visit to Whispering Falls, you’ll find that every shop here is a little bit different. As is the entire, delightful town! There is an overall sense of well-being brought about simply by being there. The people are friendly and helpful, and the shops are welcoming. You see, most of the residents have certain magical gifts enabling them to do special things to help others. Only those with the special gifts can own shops. There is a heavy tourist trade, and tourists are always eager to return.

June misses her late mom, Darla, more than ever, and only has her journal of when she was pregnant with June to wrap around her heart. She is going to the same doctor who delivered her in a nearby town. One day when she was there for a checkup, she noticed that Little One has almost stopped moving, which is very unusual. The doctor wants her to return the next morning for a special ultrasound. When she returns, there are several sheriff’s department cars around the building. Martha, the nurse, is outside, and told June why. When the early morning cleaning crew took out the garbage, the receptionist was found dead in the dumpster. When the sheriff’s team goes through the girl’s motel room or car, they will find documents that the receptionist had been holding over the doctor’s practice and blackmailing him. Who will be there to deliver Little One when the time comes? June and Oscar definitely want this mystery resolved fast. As the Chosen One, June is responsible to protect Whispering Falls and its inhabitants. That includes her doctor, who she has just learned is “one of us”, and expediently, before Little One is born.

This mystery kept me on my toes! The person I thought most likely to be the killer was not, and I was completely surprised at the who, and the why! While there are more and different paranormal elements than I usually prefer, I do enjoy the well-defined, delightful characters and appreciated that the author seamlessly wove in enough background to make it an excellent standalone. It is fun, endearing, and keeps one guessing throughout! I highly recommend this to fans of the author, those who enjoy well-written paranormal and Southern cozy mysteries, and wonderful characters.

From a thankful heart: I received an Advanced Reader Copy; a review was not required.

[Kathleen · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Charming Deception earns 5/5 Baby Announcements...Entertaining Fun!

This morning Faith Mortimer’s eco friendly psychic delivery of the news led with an announcement about the baby shower for June’s Little One’s impending arrival. Little Girl or Little Boy? Unknown since June prefers the surprise. However, first things first June is off for a check-up with a mortal doctor June discovered had been her mother’s doctor and delivered June into the world. Prepping for the doctor, June overhears a conversation between the receptionist and nurse about the doctor and a letter. Later Madame Torres foretells danger with her colors, and Mr. Prince Charming, her fairy god cat, has given her another charm to indicate a mystery to solve. Spot on, the receptionist has been found...murdered, and June’s doctor is a suspect. But, worse yet is the murder could reveal the existence of the spiritual world.

Nice Way to Say Goodbye! Tonya Kappes has penned the final book in her Magical Cures series with lucky thirteen. A clever murder mystery with mortal motives along side magical complications making an entertaining investigation. June’s pregnancy is worrisome with the baby acting oddly, and surprising revelations about her doctor complicates things further. Tonya’s writing style is key to my enjoyment. She uses a first person narrative, my favorite, from June’s viewpoint giving me a vicarious role with the “I” perspective. Her use of descriptive language gives clear pictures along with dialogue that illustrates well the emotions and various personalities. The witchy elements are fun with creative magical lore and background. The different shops, shop owners, magical abilities, and familiars from the crystal ball to a feline add to the enjoyment. Although the basic conclusion was an entertaining surprise, like usual, the end of the series was also enjoyable. Complete. Endearing. The perfect ending to a popular series!

Disclosure: I received an ARC from the author. My review is voluntary with honest insights and comments.

[Wulfwyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I will admit I read this book with a heavy heart. I knew going in this is the final book in the Magical Cures Mystery Series. I read it slowly, drawing out the end as long as possible. If you ask me can this book be read as a stand-alone, I’m going to tell you no. Start at the beginning and read them in order. It’s the only way to get the full story.
June Heal is the star of the series. Raised as a mortal, she hasn’t had a long time in the spiritual world. Her mother had to leave Whispering Falls with baby June. I’ll let you discover the why’s and what happened of all that by reading the series. In this book, June has married Oscar and they are expecting a baby. June becomes involved in a mystery that occurs at her doctor’s office. It is a big one. One that can end the spiritual word. Will June be able to solve this mystery without harming her baby? The only way to know is to read the book.
I enjoyed the book. This series didn’t start out strong for me. Reading the first book, I craved Ding Dongs. But each book brought me closer to June and Whispering Falls. I’m writing this and my heart is in tears. I will miss June, Oscar and the quirky, lovable town of Whispering Falls. I know that we will see some characters visiting other series. We had that crossover happen with the Killer Coffee Series. I can’t wait to see who pops up and where. My heart, though, dreams of a return to Whispering Falls.

[Allyson Abu-Hajar · Rating 5 out of 5]

Everyone in Whispering Falls is excited about the upcoming birth of June & Oscar's Little One. In fact, the people in the town are vying to watch Little One, including Karima sisters. Constance and Patience had taken it upon themselves to start practicing for Little One's arrival by carrying around a sack of flour for practice.

Before the Karima sisters can question June about whom she has picked to watch over Little One, Oscar saves the day to pick June up for her doctor's appt. Along the way, Oscar informs June that her Aunt Helena has the perfect solution. June's not entirely on board with the idea, and Aunt Helena isn't one to cross.

June brings up a concern about the pregnancy, and is told to return for follow-up tests. When she does, there are multiple deputy sheriffs' cars at the doctor's office building. June is informed that Roma, the young receptionist was found dead.

June's doctor has a secret, that puts him at the top of the suspect list. June realizes that it's up to her to find the killer, except she's been ordered to be on bed rest.

What a wonderful series, and sadly the last book. I enjoyed spending time in the magical world of Whispering Falls. My favorite characters were the Karima sisters! In a town where everyone hides their abilities, Constance & Patience, aren't known for blending in. They are a bit eccentric, and that's what I found endearing. Patience would repeat everything Constance said, and because of her gift of smelling death, she had no problem sniffing June's customers. That made me laugh. This last book, had the perfect ending to the series!

I received an ARC and I have voluntarily reviewed this book.

[Wordspinner · Rating 4 out of 5]

A CHARMING DECEPTION
Book Review
Lisa Anne Taylor

Our time in Whispering Falls, Kentucky is coming to an end. A CHARMING DECEPTION is the 13th and last book of the Magical Cures series and it’s a good one.

Everyone in Whispering Falls is vying to become the nanny of June and Oscar’s soon-to-be born Little One. It will be a momentous decision for the couple, and it is stressing them out – especially June. To add to the stress the community of Whispering Falls is on the verge of being exposed to the world as being magical. Then there’s the matter of June’s doctor being under suspicion of murdering his receptionist. June quickly discovers that there are several people besides the doctor, that have a good reason to kill the receptionist. Can June unmask the killer before the baby is born or will the killer get to June and the baby first and the magical world of Whispering Falls be exposed?

I voluntarily read an advanced reading copy of A CHARMING DECEPTION, and have given a honest review of the book.

[Cozy Reader Lady · Rating 4 out of 5]

"A Charming Deception (Magical Cures Mystery #13)" by Tonya Kappes is fairly standalone, which is good since this was the first book in this series that I've read. Having read other cozy mysteries that Tonya Kappes has written I figured this one would also be fairly standalone. Tonya did a great job of explaining what needed to be to fill in any potential knowledge gaps if you hadn't read the past books.

In this one, June Heal is about ready to give birth to her potentially intuitive child (magical). However, there is a death at the clinic her doctor is practicing from. Since it has a potential to end the magical world and June is "the chosen one," she has to help cover up the magical tracks and if she can, solve the case.

[Marissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kindle Copy for Review

June and Oscar are expecting but things do not go easily. She decides to use a doctor out of town since the town people are rather nosy and her hormones are out of synch.

Even the baby keeps playing tricks on her ultrasound confusing the doctor. June is put on limited magic use. So when she arrives earlier for her doctor appointment, she finds the receptionist strangled to death. It will be up to her to find the killer.

Cute plot that ties up the series with June becoming a mom.

[Elisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Now this story wrapped up a long-time favourite series for me in a lovely, sweet and very spectacular way...lol June Heel just can not stay out of trouble, she finds bodies wherever she goes... it’s a wonder Oscar is not prematurely grey...lol
June is very pregnant, little one will be here soon but a murder and the mystery surrounding it need to be solved for their magical world to be safe for everyone but especially June’s family and she won’t stop until she figures this last mystery out...

I loved it.

[Virginia Winfield · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this magical story. I have just started to get into the cozy mysteries that have magic in them in the last year or so and this has always been one of my favorite series. I love June and her magical powers and the rest of the town. June needs to make sure that her town stays a mystery or it might disappear. She needs to help solve a murder while she is pregnant. I love all the characters and the familiar. I did not want to put this book down. I received a copy of this book from the author for a fair and honest opinion that I gave of my own free will.

[William · Rating 5 out of 5]

Entertaining family listening 🎶

This kindle e-book novella is from my Kindle Unlimited account book 13 of 14.

June and Oscar are having a baby 🚼. They have to solve the case which they do. Then the baby 🚼 is an issue but it all ends happily 😀.

I would recommend this series and author to 👍 readers of romantic family and friends relationships adventure mystery novels 👍🔰. 2024 👒😀💘

[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

So sad to see this series end. Magical Cures Mystery series was what got me hooked on Tonya Kappes books.
June and Oscar are expecting their baby soon. Baby Little One will be brought into two different worlds, mortal and spiritual.
The citizens of Whispering Falls have pulled me in and saying goodbye to friends is hard.
A wonderful end to this series.

I received an ARC prior to publication and decided to voluntarily review it.

[Karen (BaronessBookTrove) · Rating 4 out of 5]

A Charming Deception by Tonya Kappes is the last book in the Magical Cures Mystery series.
Will June and Oscar solve the mystery before their baby comes?
June and Oscar
June and Oscar are the excepting parents of a cute little bundle of joy that they are hoping will be a spiritualist. Except with June's genes, who knows how that will work? It's honestly a very tricky business to know as they won't until the baby is in their teens if they have a spiritualist gift or not. I'm hoping that the baby will be or at least a late bloomer. I mean, June didn't know until she was 18 that she was a spiritualist. These two are super adorable as they worry about their baby. They are also worried about the safety of their world. Or at least for June since she is the Chosen One. I still think these two are a fabulous couple, making wonderful main characters in this series.
The Mystery
June and Oscar have their work cut out for them as the receptionist at their doctor's office was found deceased. When June gets there, the police are already on their way. However, June finds some interesting things about the baby that day. She also learns what the receptionist knows. The Marys want June to fix the damage so that no one finds out about them. Oscar is assisting with the mystery as well. I admit that I figured it out.
Four Stars
A Charming Deception by Tonya Kappes is sadly the last book in the series, well, besides one novella after it, and I was left with questions. Most of them are like what happened to the mortal neighborhood, the two budding relationships that we saw in an early novel, what about Patty's Pumpkin Patch, and some of the other new shop owners as well? Too many questions were left unanswered. I was hoping in this book that is about June's child that we will have some of these answers. However, some things were left unresolved.

With what I said above, I am giving A Charming Deception by Tonya Kappes four stars. I am recommending it to all still since this is still an incredible series. You wouldn't want to miss the finale.


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[Cinda Inman · Rating 5 out of 5]

June Heal Parks and her husband, Oscar, are expecting their first baby. June is part mortal and part spiritualist. She was raised as a mortal by her mother, Darla, after her father, Otto, was killed in the line of duty. June is now "The Chosen One" and must try to save the spiritualists and their town of Whispering Falls, KY. All shop owners in this town must be spiritualists. Each one has their own "gift". When June has to start seeing Dr. Sebastian a nearby town for problems with the baby, she arrives on the morning she is to have an ultrasound because the baby is not moving as much as it was, she finds a lot of cars from the local sheriff's department. They have found the doctor's receptionist, Shelley Roma, dead in the dumpster. The nurse, Martha Perkins, has become very curious about some papers Shelley claimed to have that showed fraud on the doctor's filing of insurance papers. Because June has suddently begun to experience mortal problems with the baby, the doctor places her on complete bedrest. June knows that she cannot comply because she needs to protect her town and needs to find out who actually killed Shelley. With Mr. Prince Charming and Madame Torres protecting June, she thinks she will be fine.
There are many characters in this series but you will learn to love each and every one of them. Tonya Kappes has done a wonderful job developing these characters and this series. It is sad to see them go.
I received an advance copy of this book. This is my honest review.

[Susan · Rating 5 out of 5]

June and her husband are waiting on pins and needles for the birth of their baby. With only a few weeks to go to her due date, the doctor puts her on restricted activity. Tell that to the baby. Its action are puzzling her doctor who is the same one who cared for her mother and delivered June. One major twist enters the picture when the doctor's receptionist is found murdered. Did it have something to do with some questions about clinic billing and bookkeeping? Add to the situation is the fact that the doctor is outside the village and its magical properties.
June is going through all of the usual emotional and hormonal issues from being pregnant plus having a magical baby and she needs her doctor of choice but that won't happen if she can't prove he isn't the killer. Her husband Oscar is working the case and trying to keep everything in balance but family and friends just have to be involved as well. Their big concern is who will be the nanny to the baby? Everyone wants the job and some tempers really go crazy when June makes her choice. It's one of the funniest parts of the book.
Over the course of thirteen books I have enjoyed spending time with June and her magical community of Whispering Falls. Oscar and Mr. Prince Charming are wonderful characters but so are the many others she calls family. This is a feel good fun series that begs for a rereading.
My thanks to the author for allowing me to read an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

[Susan · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Charming Deception is another exciting installment in Kappes' Magical Cures cozy mystery series although being the final installment makes it bittersweet. This series is the first one that I had read by Kappes so while I loved this book I was sad to see this series end. June is expecting her first child so as she prepares for Little One's arrival she is trying to limit her activity. Things don't go as planned however when June finds a dead body at her doctor's office putting June, Little One, and the whole magical community at risk of discovery.

Kappes does a great job at setting up this entertaining tale. The book contains reminders of the past as June finds herself thinking more and more of the mother she lost as well as hints of the future. A Charming Deception shows how much June has grown as a character finding her place in both the magical and normal worlds that she has been a part of. The book also has all the wonderful secondary characters that have always helped to make this series so special. The book's mystery is well done, and it has enough twists and turns to keep the reader engaged. Overall A Charming Deception proved to be an entertaining read and the perfect end to this magical series.

Received a copy of A Charming Deception from the author in exchange for my honest review.

[Sandra · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am a new reader coming in at the end. This is the last book in the Magical Cures Mystery series and it has a lot of charm and magical moments to entice me to read the series from the beginning. Kappes has done a good job of creating the world of Whispering Falls where her characters live and work. Shops with names like A Charming Cure, Wicked Good Bakery, Bella’s Baubles, and Ever After Books populate the town’s streets and characters like Mr. Prince Charming (a cat), Madame Torres (a crystal ball), the Karima sisters and the three elders bring mischief and magic in their wake. June Heal is the central character and has been designated the chosen one to make sure the spiritual world and Whispering Falls is not threatened. This pushes June to solve the murder of a dead receptionist at her Doctor's office. Her husband, Oscar, is head over heels in love with June and the anticipation of their first child flows throughout the story and also makes Oscar worry about June's involvement in solving the crime. The mystery works well, although it is not the central focus of this book, it is well-plotted and plays out nicely. This is a very charming ending chapter in the series. I received an advance reader copy from the author for an honest review.

[Michelle Webb · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome end to a great series!!! Everyone is anxiously awaiting the arrival of the Little One in Whispering Falls and is excited to vie for a spot to be the "babysitter" for the Little One. Its quite funny to see what people are willing to do for this honor.

June and her husband decide to raise the baby as both a mortal and magical baby so it can have the best of both worlds. To this end June has a mortal doctor, Dr Sebastin who is secretly a spiritualist that hasn't exactly been adhering to all the rules and causing people to become suspicious of him. It gets worse when the nurse is found murdered and June's doctor is the main suspect.

June tries to solve the murder before the birth but can she handle all the stress of solving the murder and possibly revealing the spiritual world that would destroy it.

The characters including her cat, Prince Charming are so awesome and I have enjoyed the journey with them. The ending I have to say was quite a surprise.

I was lucky to receive this book as an advanced copy. I hate that this is the last book in the series but look forward to whatever else is next out of this amazing author. Please read anything and everything she has written. All her characters and books are amazing and I feel right at home with them.

[Judy Johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you are new to Tonya Kappes or this series in particular, even if you start with this book, you will not be lost and it's super hard to believe this is actually the last book in this series, however, I do suggest you start at the beginning of the series to be properly appraised of the complete backstory. Grab your coffee (or wine) and immerse yourself in the fun, small-town antics in this paranormal cozy with characters that you just can't help but love (even the ones you want to hate)! No spoilers in this review; I won't tell you the story because you need to read it. Tonya Kappes does a GREAT job telling the story! Whispering Falls gives you the thrills, magic, mystery, and an interactive mortal side of town with the small town ups and downs that you've come to expect in a cozy paranormal, and don't forget the cat! Twists that keep you guessing as to who the killer might be, keep you turning the pages...hard to put down! I'm sad that this series is finished, but I'm sure we're likely to see some of the characters stop in for a visit perhaps in one or more of the others series that Tonya so skillfully crafts! I received an ARC of this book and this is my honest, unsolicited review!