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Harper & Hattie Magical Mystery #3
Rule of Three
Nothing ever stays quiet at Hattie's Cauldron Potions & Pastries. Witches say what you put out into the world comes back threefold, and that's exactly what Hattie is hoping for when an old enemy comes back to town.
Hattie has to decide if he's a friend or still a foe as she embarks on ensuring justice is served on a lingering murder investigation. Can Dante La Croix help Hattie finally bring the killer to justice or will he use his voodoo to drive her out of town?
If that wasn't enough, Hattie and Harper are trying to prove a local author is being framed for the murder of a rival. Two authors, similar names, same city - there's more than just a simple coincidence at play. Harper is developing her psychometry ability more and more each day. It might be just the skill needed to catch a killer when even the cops can't figure it out.
If you like charming characters, a hint of romance and an entertaining cozy mystery with a fun paranormal twist, you'll love Rule of Three. Read Book 3 in the Hattie & Harper Magical Mystery Series. While this is a standalone mystery, it does contain spoilers for Saints & Sinners Ball Book #1 in the series.
Hattie has to decide if he's a friend or still a foe as she embarks on ensuring justice is served on a lingering murder investigation. Can Dante La Croix help Hattie finally bring the killer to justice or will he use his voodoo to drive her out of town?
If that wasn't enough, Hattie and Harper are trying to prove a local author is being framed for the murder of a rival. Two authors, similar names, same city - there's more than just a simple coincidence at play. Harper is developing her psychometry ability more and more each day. It might be just the skill needed to catch a killer when even the cops can't figure it out.
If you like charming characters, a hint of romance and an entertaining cozy mystery with a fun paranormal twist, you'll love Rule of Three. Read Book 3 in the Hattie & Harper Magical Mystery Series. While this is a standalone mystery, it does contain spoilers for Saints & Sinners Ball Book #1 in the series.
300 pages, ebook
Published June 13, 2020
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Stacy M. Jones
43 books142 followersStacy M. Jones was born and raised in Troy, New York, and currently lives in Little Rock, Arkansas. She is a full-time writer and holds masters’ degrees in journalism and in forensic psychology. Stacy offers four series – the hard-boiled PI Riley Sullivan Mystery Series, the FBI Agent Kate Walsh Thriller series, the Conner Fitzgerald Political Thriller series and the cozy paranormal mystery Harper & Hattie Magical Mystery Series.
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August 13, 2020
Do things really happen in threes?
I’ve heard all my life that both good and bad things happen in threes. After reading this story, I am wondering about the validity of the belief. I didn’t realize that karma is a Wiccan belief before. I thought that it was merely a term for “What comes around, goes around.” Hmmm… food for thought.
Harper’s prior knowledge of the world of publishing is an immense help as she works to unmask the murderer of a local author. Lanie, a popular indie author, is a customer of aunt’s shop who is being framed for the murder of another author.
Dante, Hattie’s old frenemy who is a powerful practice of Voodoo, has been seen around town with Hattie’s current nemesis, Matthew Inslee – a powerful politician who has threatened Hattie more than once that he would run her, and her kind, out of town. Dante approaches Hattie, telling her that he wants to make amends for his former behavior and be friends – or more. Can Hattie trust him or is he working with Matthew Inslee to ruin her for good?
Harper must call on the help of all of her friends to solve these mysteries before harm comes to her or her family and friends. Will their united front be enough to stop the evil surrounding them all?
This is a clean, entertaining, and intriguing, romantic mystery. I know that I have said this before, but it merits saying again… Stacy M. Jones is a gifted storyteller who does not need to include profanity, sexual scenes, or graphic violence in her book in order to grab the reader’s attention and hold it until the final word. Kudos to Stacy!
I’ve heard all my life that both good and bad things happen in threes. After reading this story, I am wondering about the validity of the belief. I didn’t realize that karma is a Wiccan belief before. I thought that it was merely a term for “What comes around, goes around.” Hmmm… food for thought.
Harper’s prior knowledge of the world of publishing is an immense help as she works to unmask the murderer of a local author. Lanie, a popular indie author, is a customer of aunt’s shop who is being framed for the murder of another author.
Dante, Hattie’s old frenemy who is a powerful practice of Voodoo, has been seen around town with Hattie’s current nemesis, Matthew Inslee – a powerful politician who has threatened Hattie more than once that he would run her, and her kind, out of town. Dante approaches Hattie, telling her that he wants to make amends for his former behavior and be friends – or more. Can Hattie trust him or is he working with Matthew Inslee to ruin her for good?
Harper must call on the help of all of her friends to solve these mysteries before harm comes to her or her family and friends. Will their united front be enough to stop the evil surrounding them all?
This is a clean, entertaining, and intriguing, romantic mystery. I know that I have said this before, but it merits saying again… Stacy M. Jones is a gifted storyteller who does not need to include profanity, sexual scenes, or graphic violence in her book in order to grab the reader’s attention and hold it until the final word. Kudos to Stacy!
June 25, 2024
entertaining paranormal ghost cozy mystery series
This is an entertaining paranormal ghost cozy mystery series. Great cast of characters and an entertaining sir Line. Harper was a bigwig New York magazine editor in her families corporate empire. Her husband got tied up in the mob and her father the CEO of the company was not happy. Harper testified Mr. her husband And he went to prison and then her father fired her. Harper then went to move to Little Rock Arkansas to live with her aunt who had erased her for short time after her mother died when she was in her younger years. Her aunt is a psychic and a witch she owns a little Shop in the heights of Little Rock. Harper moves back to town lives with her aunt meet someone and just putting her life back in order. She gets a job at a local magazine to help boost it circulation and quality and then ends up getting involved in different murder mysteries around town. Her aunt can see as well. Her boyfriend‘s sister can also see ghosts and with the help of her friends Harper helps the local police detective solve some of his cases. And see where their adventure runs this time. They’re ongoing battle with the district attorney come to conclusion or will run them all out of town. There is always more than one time in this series. One main one and a couple of enduring ones. Always entertaining always fun little bit of action little bit of humor but always a great read.
This is an entertaining paranormal ghost cozy mystery series. Great cast of characters and an entertaining sir Line. Harper was a bigwig New York magazine editor in her families corporate empire. Her husband got tied up in the mob and her father the CEO of the company was not happy. Harper testified Mr. her husband And he went to prison and then her father fired her. Harper then went to move to Little Rock Arkansas to live with her aunt who had erased her for short time after her mother died when she was in her younger years. Her aunt is a psychic and a witch she owns a little Shop in the heights of Little Rock. Harper moves back to town lives with her aunt meet someone and just putting her life back in order. She gets a job at a local magazine to help boost it circulation and quality and then ends up getting involved in different murder mysteries around town. Her aunt can see as well. Her boyfriend‘s sister can also see ghosts and with the help of her friends Harper helps the local police detective solve some of his cases. And see where their adventure runs this time. They’re ongoing battle with the district attorney come to conclusion or will run them all out of town. There is always more than one time in this series. One main one and a couple of enduring ones. Always entertaining always fun little bit of action little bit of humor but always a great read.
June 15, 2020
Nothing ever stays quiet at Hattie's Cauldron Potions & Pastries. Witches say what you put out into the world comes back threefold, and that's exactly what Hattie is hoping for when an old enemy comes back to town.
Hattie has to decide if he's a friend or still a foe as she embarks on ensuring justice is served on a lingering murder investigation. Can Dante La Croix help Hattie finally bring the killer to justice or will he use his voodoo to drive her out of town?
If that wasn't enough, Hattie and Harper are trying to prove a local author is being framed for the murder of a rival. Two authors, similar names, same city - there's more than just a simple coincidence at play. Harper is developing her psychometry ability more and more each day. It might be just the skill needed to catch a killer when even the cops can't figure it out.
This is a brilliant read.
Wonderful well written plot and story line that had me engaged from the start.
Love the well fleshed out characters and found them believeable.
Great suspense and action with wonderful world building.
Can't wait to read what the author brings out next.
Recommend reading.
I read a complimentary advance copy of the book; this is my voluntary and honest review.
Hattie has to decide if he's a friend or still a foe as she embarks on ensuring justice is served on a lingering murder investigation. Can Dante La Croix help Hattie finally bring the killer to justice or will he use his voodoo to drive her out of town?
If that wasn't enough, Hattie and Harper are trying to prove a local author is being framed for the murder of a rival. Two authors, similar names, same city - there's more than just a simple coincidence at play. Harper is developing her psychometry ability more and more each day. It might be just the skill needed to catch a killer when even the cops can't figure it out.
This is a brilliant read.
Wonderful well written plot and story line that had me engaged from the start.
Love the well fleshed out characters and found them believeable.
Great suspense and action with wonderful world building.
Can't wait to read what the author brings out next.
Recommend reading.
I read a complimentary advance copy of the book; this is my voluntary and honest review.
June 15, 2020
Elaine S Dunham has become unofficial “writer in residence” at Hattie’s Cauldron. Hattie thinks she seems troubled, frustrated even. Lanie seems to have lost her connection to her “muse”.
Meantime, there’s a new author in town with an almost identical name – Elayne Susanne Dunham – with her first book pretty well a copy of Lanie’s first book from years ago.
A fresh, inventive tale of writers and plagiarists, revenge and magical mayhem; Jones had populated this small town with great characters – I wish I had an Aunt Hattie – and intriguing stories. Not your average cozy here, but a story that grabs your attention on several counts and holds it tight.
Jones has an easy writing style. And while the plot thickens with revenge, the resolutions are not what you’d expect, and that keeps you turning pages!
[Many thanks to the author for the opportunity to read an Advance Reader Copy of this book. I was not required to, however this is my honest review. The opinions expressed herein are entirely my own.]
Meantime, there’s a new author in town with an almost identical name – Elayne Susanne Dunham – with her first book pretty well a copy of Lanie’s first book from years ago.
A fresh, inventive tale of writers and plagiarists, revenge and magical mayhem; Jones had populated this small town with great characters – I wish I had an Aunt Hattie – and intriguing stories. Not your average cozy here, but a story that grabs your attention on several counts and holds it tight.
Jones has an easy writing style. And while the plot thickens with revenge, the resolutions are not what you’d expect, and that keeps you turning pages!
[Many thanks to the author for the opportunity to read an Advance Reader Copy of this book. I was not required to, however this is my honest review. The opinions expressed herein are entirely my own.]
June 19, 2020
harper and aunt hattie are at it again! with the help of all their gang can they solve the newest mystery thrown in their laps?
harpers abilities are growing and shes becoming more comfortable with them while her and jackson are furthering their relationship. sarah and hattie are struggling to contact the dead, and an enemy from hatties past is back in town.
the local writer is having trouble writing and is being plagerized and stocked until the person stalking her turns up dead. hattie and harper have to help her. with the help from the dead and their own abilities they are uncovering more and more of the mess that has became the writers life while dealing with matthew inslee at the same time. harper is in it deep this time and only her powers and her friends can help her solve the problems and keep her safe.
i absolutely love this series. the writing is great and the characters are well developed. the plots are always interesting and the books are on point. i would and have recommended these books to anyone who enjoys almost any genre of books.
harpers abilities are growing and shes becoming more comfortable with them while her and jackson are furthering their relationship. sarah and hattie are struggling to contact the dead, and an enemy from hatties past is back in town.
the local writer is having trouble writing and is being plagerized and stocked until the person stalking her turns up dead. hattie and harper have to help her. with the help from the dead and their own abilities they are uncovering more and more of the mess that has became the writers life while dealing with matthew inslee at the same time. harper is in it deep this time and only her powers and her friends can help her solve the problems and keep her safe.
i absolutely love this series. the writing is great and the characters are well developed. the plots are always interesting and the books are on point. i would and have recommended these books to anyone who enjoys almost any genre of books.
June 16, 2020
Rule of Three is book three in the Harper & Hattie Magical Mysteries. It can function as a stand alone, but getting to know the main characters from the previous books adds to the charm. This series is cosy mysteries with the added twist of a little magic courtesy of Harper and her Aunt Hattie who are witches. Harper is getting used to the idea of magic and also having a romance with Jackson. When an author is killed in their shop Hattie and Harper search for the killer. Thanks to Stacy M Jones for letting me read an ARC of this fun book. It was just the escape from reality I needed.
June 20, 2020
Rule of Three is the third book in the Harper & Hattie Magical Mystery series and is a charming cozy mystery.
I loved this book and the characters within the pages. Harper and Hattie are well depicted, intelligent, and likable. The story is well crafted and engaged my interest from the start, with humour, murder, old enemies, magic, mystery, and a touch of romance.
I cannot wait for the next book in this wonderful series.
I read and reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book with no obligation.
I loved this book and the characters within the pages. Harper and Hattie are well depicted, intelligent, and likable. The story is well crafted and engaged my interest from the start, with humour, murder, old enemies, magic, mystery, and a touch of romance.
I cannot wait for the next book in this wonderful series.
I read and reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book with no obligation.
June 16, 2020
another great read
this is the third book in this great series it is full of suspense great characters romance and a touch of magic and fun the characters are well developed and so much fun i think we all need a little more of fun and magic in our lives great suspense and a great interaction between the MC i loved it look forward to more in the series you should also read her Riley Sullivan series as well thanks for another great ref
this is the third book in this great series it is full of suspense great characters romance and a touch of magic and fun the characters are well developed and so much fun i think we all need a little more of fun and magic in our lives great suspense and a great interaction between the MC i loved it look forward to more in the series you should also read her Riley Sullivan series as well thanks for another great ref
June 16, 2020
It is refreshing to have more than one main character that one gets so involved and invested in. I found myself wanting more of both Hattie and Hannah. I really enjoyed their interactions and was so curious to find out the whodunit that I could not put the book down and as an added bonus, like real life, there was more than one storyline at once. It was so much fun to immerse myself in both. I cannot wait to read more. I highly recommend Rule of Three.
June 25, 2020
Fun, cozy reads!
Harper and Hattie are a great sleuthing team with an uncanny knack for a bit of the paranormal! You will enjoy their escapades as they move from one mishap to another, joined by a ragtag team of friends. Harper in particular is a gem as her abilities continue to grow. An enjoyable series with puzzles to solve, secrets to uncover, with a dash of humor added to the brew! Enjoy!
Harper and Hattie are a great sleuthing team with an uncanny knack for a bit of the paranormal! You will enjoy their escapades as they move from one mishap to another, joined by a ragtag team of friends. Harper in particular is a gem as her abilities continue to grow. An enjoyable series with puzzles to solve, secrets to uncover, with a dash of humor added to the brew! Enjoy!
June 16, 2020
I love a good murder mystery where there’s a range of suspects.
The suspects have different motives that are logical and reasonable. AND then there are the magical elements to the story - using a dead PI to listen in on conversations or getting a reading of a person by holding their hand. A little bit of bluff also helps.
The characters are fun and who-dun-it is great.
The suspects have different motives that are logical and reasonable. AND then there are the magical elements to the story - using a dead PI to listen in on conversations or getting a reading of a person by holding their hand. A little bit of bluff also helps.
The characters are fun and who-dun-it is great.
September 5, 2023
Rule of three Stacy Jones
I am enjoying this series. Unfortunately there is a proofreading issue. There are multiple grammatical errors and i
Improper sentences throughout this book. I hate reading 'that' is used in referring to a person rather than 'who'. People are not a that. I am hopeful MS Jones addresses this issue in future books.
I am enjoying this series. Unfortunately there is a proofreading issue. There are multiple grammatical errors and i
Improper sentences throughout this book. I hate reading 'that' is used in referring to a person rather than 'who'. People are not a that. I am hopeful MS Jones addresses this issue in future books.
June 20, 2020
Stacy did a great job, again!
This is a fantastic series! It is cleverly written, with wonderful characters. There is suspense and humor, a little romance, and no graphic language or extreme violence. As always, I am looking forward to the next book. We done!
This is a fantastic series! It is cleverly written, with wonderful characters. There is suspense and humor, a little romance, and no graphic language or extreme violence. As always, I am looking forward to the next book. We done!
September 20, 2020
Harper & Hattie by Stacy Jones
Hattie and Harper and their crew of magicals and regulars are a guaranteed good read. Mystery , murder , mayhem , magic , family , friendship , romance , they all come together for a yummy read. I'm a fan !!
Hattie and Harper and their crew of magicals and regulars are a guaranteed good read. Mystery , murder , mayhem , magic , family , friendship , romance , they all come together for a yummy read. I'm a fan !!
September 20, 2020
Karma
I was so glad that Karma paid a visit to a certain crooked lawyer and that a little magic went a long way to make it happen. I absolutely love this series and all the characters. Bring on the next one!
I was so glad that Karma paid a visit to a certain crooked lawyer and that a little magic went a long way to make it happen. I absolutely love this series and all the characters. Bring on the next one!
November 9, 2020
Beautifully written
Another wonderful mystery. The storylines are so realistic and a bit crazy. I mean crazy, by some of the antics by Harper and Hattie only happen in the movies or tv shows. I love all the characters, especially the witches
Another wonderful mystery. The storylines are so realistic and a bit crazy. I mean crazy, by some of the antics by Harper and Hattie only happen in the movies or tv shows. I love all the characters, especially the witches
August 14, 2021
Wonderful mystery
Well this is the third book I've read in the series and I figured it would get redundant by now but it hasn't. No boring repeats. It will definitely keep you turning the pages.
Well this is the third book I've read in the series and I figured it would get redundant by now but it hasn't. No boring repeats. It will definitely keep you turning the pages.
July 10, 2022
Lots of action
This particular book introduced a new murder and also concluded an old one both stories had a lot of action and introduced a number of new characters , some pleasant and some not so pleasant. It is a fun series.
This particular book introduced a new murder and also concluded an old one both stories had a lot of action and introduced a number of new characters , some pleasant and some not so pleasant. It is a fun series.
August 12, 2023
Rule of three is I ' all read a third book!
I read her first book and found it a fun read. Thought i Was done, but couldn,t resist some more Harper & Hattie. So I guess it's number three. Be warned , you can' t just read one!
I read her first book and found it a fun read. Thought i Was done, but couldn,t resist some more Harper & Hattie. So I guess it's number three. Be warned , you can' t just read one!
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April 14, 2024good and evil
Trouble seems to come around to those that can help fight it. Another amazing book in this series. Can’t wait to move on to the next one and see what trouble they get into but can fix.
Trouble seems to come around to those that can help fight it. Another amazing book in this series. Can’t wait to move on to the next one and see what trouble they get into but can fix.
June 17, 2020
Once again Ms. Jones has created a great mystery that I so much enjoyed. She has such creativeness that amazes me. Super job. I received an ARC. This is my voluntary opinion.
June 19, 2020
Thank you for the free Arc
Fast becoming one of my fav authors authors
Totally enjoyed it
Fast becoming one of my fav authors authors
Totally enjoyed it
November 2, 2020
I love these characters in such interesting cozy mysteries. I've already purchased the next in the series. What a great read.
November 16, 2020
Good
Good book full of twists and turns, magic, murder and romance. I enjoyed reading this book written by Stacy M. jones.
Good book full of twists and turns, magic, murder and romance. I enjoyed reading this book written by Stacy M. jones.
December 3, 2020
Good
I am really enjoying this series. The characters are engaging and the world building is very good. I am going to read more of Hattie and Harper's adventures.
I am really enjoying this series. The characters are engaging and the world building is very good. I am going to read more of Hattie and Harper's adventures.
April 18, 2021
Rules of three
This the three book of the magical mystery it was anther great reading very hard to Put down till the very end with hanging to lead in to book four
This the three book of the magical mystery it was anther great reading very hard to Put down till the very end with hanging to lead in to book four
June 15, 2022
more than 5
I love this series & its characters. The story is well written and so good that I read it all in one day. I can’t wait to read more.
I love this series & its characters. The story is well written and so good that I read it all in one day. I can’t wait to read more.
November 12, 2023
Good cozy series
Reviewing for my mom: A quick read, engaging 'mystery-light' story with a touch of magic, just the right combination for a lazy Saturday afternoon!
Reviewing for my mom: A quick read, engaging 'mystery-light' story with a touch of magic, just the right combination for a lazy Saturday afternoon!
March 23, 2024
Multiple suspects
This was definitely a game of the usual suspects and they could have all committed the murder. A good whodunnit with a possible evil warlock in the mix
This was definitely a game of the usual suspects and they could have all committed the murder. A good whodunnit with a possible evil warlock in the mix
August 16, 2024
Another amazing read by Jones
Love the way her characters are continuing to develop. And, the mystery and the story lines get better and better. Looking forward to the next one.
Love the way her characters are continuing to develop. And, the mystery and the story lines get better and better. Looking forward to the next one.
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