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Winter Witches of Holiday Haven #11
Merry Mischief
Welcome back to Holiday Haven, where the Christmas spell -abrations are frost rate!
With Christmas right around the corner, all of Holiday Haven is busy getting ready for the season. Aurora Hart's schedule is full to the brim, but unlike last year, she is determined to enjoy every ounce of holiday fun with her bear of a boyfriend, her squirrel neighbor, her half elf best friend, and the rest of the Humbug gang. However, when her magic starts failing, Rory's seasonal happiness just might be cursed.
Somebody is up to snow good, and it will take Rory and the rest of the Humbugs to figure out what's going on before everybody's holiday is ruined.
With Christmas right around the corner, all of Holiday Haven is busy getting ready for the season. Aurora Hart's schedule is full to the brim, but unlike last year, she is determined to enjoy every ounce of holiday fun with her bear of a boyfriend, her squirrel neighbor, her half elf best friend, and the rest of the Humbug gang. However, when her magic starts failing, Rory's seasonal happiness just might be cursed.
Somebody is up to snow good, and it will take Rory and the rest of the Humbugs to figure out what's going on before everybody's holiday is ruined.
169 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 9, 2021
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March 5, 2022
Book 11. Aurora is back in this book. Is Wyatt going to propose to Rory. And if he does will she say yes. Vale a fairy \ witch one of Rory friends has took over Yuletide Yummies. And Vale wants to have a contest with a wonderful Gingerbread House. There were items in Vale shop and Clarance the vampire pub and Nutty the talking squrirrel were having someone stealing there food. Rory is doing some work for Mrs. Claus Clara.And she has her own ice sculpting shop. Clara gave Rory a snowflake necklace and told her that she can make a portal from it and go anywhere she desires. Then Rory got like notes that seemed cryptic and she thought it was Wyatt her bear shifter boyfriend ( she thought that he was just making it sound cryptic ) but come to find out it was someone else entirely These books in these series are great fun reads. They have Different Authors in this series. And different characters in series. I recommend if you love make believe fantasy you will love these cute books
December 17, 2022
Rory has more than one mystery to solve in this novella set in Holiday Haven. Rory's magic is on the fritz, Wyatt is acting secretive, and there are thieves in Holiday Haven. Likable characters who are flawed, engaging little mysteries and magic made this an enjoyable read.
December 8, 2022
Content: drinking, health problems (Aurora has health problems in this but they do get fixed), fainting, clean romance
November 24, 2021
Great to be back in Holiday Haven. Great characters.
January 1, 2024
The mystery itself was fine but annoyances I tolerated in the prior books really grated on me in this book so I think I'm done with this author. Rory regularly being afraid, nervous, worried, etc. in the first book made sense because of her situation. In this book, when she has a loyal group of friends and is a valued part of the community, it doesn't. I don't like whiny main characters and both the writing, as I just cited, combined with the narration, really plays that up, though I doubt that's the intention.
Similarly, Wyatt is supposed to be Rory's dreamboat and they're supposed to have a loving relationship but Rory expressed more than once fear of Wyatt's reaction (not as in a normal trepidation but as in actual fear), fear of his bear's reaction, etc. and his dialogue came across as a bit controlling even though I'm sure that's not the author's intention. If Rory was a real person, I'd sit her down to talk about red flags and how to communicate better with Wyatt.
Lastly, some of the things Rory does or thinks about doing just don't make sense. Early in the book she gets a showglobe as a gift and when she shakes it, she gets a slight but noticeable jolt or zap. Yes, that's weird but instead of mentioning it to someone or investigating the snowglobe further she thinks about smashing it in the trash. Really? And that's just one example.
Overall the Holiday Haven series is fun but I'm definitely liking some authors better than others.
Similarly, Wyatt is supposed to be Rory's dreamboat and they're supposed to have a loving relationship but Rory expressed more than once fear of Wyatt's reaction (not as in a normal trepidation but as in actual fear), fear of his bear's reaction, etc. and his dialogue came across as a bit controlling even though I'm sure that's not the author's intention. If Rory was a real person, I'd sit her down to talk about red flags and how to communicate better with Wyatt.
Lastly, some of the things Rory does or thinks about doing just don't make sense. Early in the book she gets a showglobe as a gift and when she shakes it, she gets a slight but noticeable jolt or zap. Yes, that's weird but instead of mentioning it to someone or investigating the snowglobe further she thinks about smashing it in the trash. Really? And that's just one example.
Overall the Holiday Haven series is fun but I'm definitely liking some authors better than others.
February 27, 2024
Perfect winter cozy mystery
💖 Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
📚 Genre: Cozy mystery, urban fantasy
Rory and the gang are back solving yet another mystery. This time, random items are being stolen from just about every business in town. Can Rory clear her name in time?
💕 Positives:
* Rory accepts a lot of responsibility in this story.
* A bunch of mini mysteries were built into the storyline, including magical penguins.
* Loved the gingerbread house competition. The winner surprised me, but still it was a neat sub plot.
* There is a neat side topic on prisioner reform. I like how Clara went about it.
* The ending!!! Such a heartwarming, cozy and amazing ending. 💖💖💖💖
🚫 Negatives: None.
⚡Content Warning: None.
🌟 Overall, I loved this book! It's bittersweet though since this is the last one in the series for Rory and the Humbugs. I hope that author decides to add more to this series. Rory is such a sweet character and I enjoyed reading about her.
The mystery was tricky to solve, but there were subplots along the way to work through as well.
I loved the ending. Everything was wrapped up with the absolutely best gift Rory could get (and give). It was such a good book! Just wish that the series didn't end here. Hopefully in the future, Bella Falls might add on to this storyline. Fingers crossed.
💖 Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
📚 Genre: Cozy mystery, urban fantasy
Rory and the gang are back solving yet another mystery. This time, random items are being stolen from just about every business in town. Can Rory clear her name in time?
💕 Positives:
* Rory accepts a lot of responsibility in this story.
* A bunch of mini mysteries were built into the storyline, including magical penguins.
* Loved the gingerbread house competition. The winner surprised me, but still it was a neat sub plot.
* There is a neat side topic on prisioner reform. I like how Clara went about it.
* The ending!!! Such a heartwarming, cozy and amazing ending. 💖💖💖💖
🚫 Negatives: None.
⚡Content Warning: None.
🌟 Overall, I loved this book! It's bittersweet though since this is the last one in the series for Rory and the Humbugs. I hope that author decides to add more to this series. Rory is such a sweet character and I enjoyed reading about her.
The mystery was tricky to solve, but there were subplots along the way to work through as well.
I loved the ending. Everything was wrapped up with the absolutely best gift Rory could get (and give). It was such a good book! Just wish that the series didn't end here. Hopefully in the future, Bella Falls might add on to this storyline. Fingers crossed.
March 6, 2022
Out of all the series..
.. Aurora Hart and the Humbugs shine. Moral without preaching she's the bad girl turned good and proof that no matter what choices and mistakes you make you can turn your life around.
Aurora, Rory to her friends, is given a special charge by Clara Claus to act as a guardian and help protect Holiday Haven and the North Pole using some of Clara's powers on condition she tells no one.
When small thefts throughout Holiday Haven seem to be increasing rather than stopping she tries to help find the culprits but overwork and worries about getting the right gift for Wyatt means she misses a vital connection between a gift and her powers weakening thinking it's caused by the poor health she's suffering from.
When the truth is finally discovered Rory feels like she failed Clara's test and yet Clara see's that the mistake was hers in hiding the truth Rory was unable to draw on the help and support of the humbugs and that support is vital part of Rory's strength.
But can Rory find the right solution for person who caused her harm? Can she give them the same help and advice to make them realise that they too can move forward, reverse the damage they have done and change the path from bad choices to good?
.. Aurora Hart and the Humbugs shine. Moral without preaching she's the bad girl turned good and proof that no matter what choices and mistakes you make you can turn your life around.
Aurora, Rory to her friends, is given a special charge by Clara Claus to act as a guardian and help protect Holiday Haven and the North Pole using some of Clara's powers on condition she tells no one.
When small thefts throughout Holiday Haven seem to be increasing rather than stopping she tries to help find the culprits but overwork and worries about getting the right gift for Wyatt means she misses a vital connection between a gift and her powers weakening thinking it's caused by the poor health she's suffering from.
When the truth is finally discovered Rory feels like she failed Clara's test and yet Clara see's that the mistake was hers in hiding the truth Rory was unable to draw on the help and support of the humbugs and that support is vital part of Rory's strength.
But can Rory find the right solution for person who caused her harm? Can she give them the same help and advice to make them realise that they too can move forward, reverse the damage they have done and change the path from bad choices to good?
January 7, 2026
This is another book in the Witches of Holiday Haven series. This is the continued story of Rory Hart. The book begins with Rory realizing that she has so many orders for her ice sculptures that she will be busy right up until Christmas. Rory becomes concerned because her and her boyfriend, Wyatt don't seem to have time together anymore. She is worried about their relationship. And she's keeping a big secret from him that weighs heavily on her.
The townsfolk of Holiday Haven have reported many items being stolen. Buzz the towns police officer calls a town meeting trying to get clues on who the thief could be. Meanwhile, Rory has discovered her magic seems to be failing her. She's worried her business may be in trouble.
When suspicions arise concerning the thief, Rory thinks she may be able to find the culprit. She doesn't tell anyone about her plans and puts herself in great danger.
This book continues with the "humbug" group front and center. This was a wonderful conclusion to Rory's story. I like the fact that each of the main characters have 3 books devoted to them by the same author. I'm looking forward to checking out the rest of the series, and finding out more about the residents of Holiday Haven.
The townsfolk of Holiday Haven have reported many items being stolen. Buzz the towns police officer calls a town meeting trying to get clues on who the thief could be. Meanwhile, Rory has discovered her magic seems to be failing her. She's worried her business may be in trouble.
When suspicions arise concerning the thief, Rory thinks she may be able to find the culprit. She doesn't tell anyone about her plans and puts herself in great danger.
This book continues with the "humbug" group front and center. This was a wonderful conclusion to Rory's story. I like the fact that each of the main characters have 3 books devoted to them by the same author. I'm looking forward to checking out the rest of the series, and finding out more about the residents of Holiday Haven.
November 16, 2021
Loved it! Bella Falls really fleshes out her Christmas stories and they are delightful I particularly like this main character and her friends.
Amazon synopsis:
With Christmas right around the corner, all of Holiday Haven is busy getting ready for the season. Aurora Hart’s schedule is full to the brim, but unlike last year, she is determined to enjoy every ounce of holiday fun with her bear of a boyfriend, her squirrel neighbor, her half elf best friend, and the rest of the Humbug gang. However, when her magic starts failing, Rory’s seasonal happiness just might be cursed.
Somebody is up to snow good, and it will take Rory and the rest of the Humbugs to figure out what’s going on before everybody’s holiday is ruined.
Grab a cup of cocoa and get ready to be delighted from your head to your mistletoes with Merry Mischief, the third book by Bella Falls and Book 11 in the Winter Witches of Holiday Haven series!
Amazon synopsis:
With Christmas right around the corner, all of Holiday Haven is busy getting ready for the season. Aurora Hart’s schedule is full to the brim, but unlike last year, she is determined to enjoy every ounce of holiday fun with her bear of a boyfriend, her squirrel neighbor, her half elf best friend, and the rest of the Humbug gang. However, when her magic starts failing, Rory’s seasonal happiness just might be cursed.
Somebody is up to snow good, and it will take Rory and the rest of the Humbugs to figure out what’s going on before everybody’s holiday is ruined.
Grab a cup of cocoa and get ready to be delighted from your head to your mistletoes with Merry Mischief, the third book by Bella Falls and Book 11 in the Winter Witches of Holiday Haven series!
November 28, 2021
Even though the Holiday Haven books can be read in any order, I saved this one for last. Though I love all the Holiday Haven characters, Rory and her band of Humbugs, especially her former roommate Nutty, a squirrel who can talk, are my favorites. Just as the spirit of Christmas helped to redeem Scrooge in Dickens's A Christmas Carol the spirit of Christmas (with a little boost from Mrs. Claus) also helps redeem the Humbugs. This book did not disappoint.
Some of the books in the series clearly announced that they would be the final books. Others did not. I hope there hasn't been a falling out amongst the authors and that at least a few of them will continue the series next Christmas. I can survive without a summer solstice book, but I hate to think of a Christmas without any new Holiday Haven books.
Some of the books in the series clearly announced that they would be the final books. Others did not. I hope there hasn't been a falling out amongst the authors and that at least a few of them will continue the series next Christmas. I can survive without a summer solstice book, but I hate to think of a Christmas without any new Holiday Haven books.
March 28, 2022
Popping penguins
Thieves in Holiday Haven? That's pretty much unheard, most residents have magic, they could barter, make or buy what they need. The thefts don't make sense, all sorts of odds and ends, food, Christmas lights? Rory decided to investigate herself. Enter the penguins. Rory finds them in an ice cave, no parents, just young ones. Every time they get scared, they pop from one spot to another. That's why no one ever saw the thieves! There is a lot more action and magic going on in the book, but that part was just too cute.
Thieves in Holiday Haven? That's pretty much unheard, most residents have magic, they could barter, make or buy what they need. The thefts don't make sense, all sorts of odds and ends, food, Christmas lights? Rory decided to investigate herself. Enter the penguins. Rory finds them in an ice cave, no parents, just young ones. Every time they get scared, they pop from one spot to another. That's why no one ever saw the thieves! There is a lot more action and magic going on in the book, but that part was just too cute.
January 6, 2023
Wow! Life’s Lessons
Can say enough about this book. Rory and company have come a long way!
With Rory’s business doing so well, when some glitches with her magic happen she doesn’t know quite how to handle it. With Vale doing a big gingerbread house contest instead of the now defunct SSAs, Along with items missing from everyone’s storage rooms, the Humbugs are ready to help. Christmas Seasons may never be the same!
Enjoy Ms Falls newest Holiday Haven book and be sure to read the other in the Holiday Haven World. Hoe there’s more!
Can say enough about this book. Rory and company have come a long way!
With Rory’s business doing so well, when some glitches with her magic happen she doesn’t know quite how to handle it. With Vale doing a big gingerbread house contest instead of the now defunct SSAs, Along with items missing from everyone’s storage rooms, the Humbugs are ready to help. Christmas Seasons may never be the same!
Enjoy Ms Falls newest Holiday Haven book and be sure to read the other in the Holiday Haven World. Hoe there’s more!
February 8, 2025
Snowglobes and jinxes
Rory and the humbugs are back and gearing up for Christmas. Clara Claus gives Rory a pendent, with instructions that she start to act as a guardian of Holiday Haven but she cant tell her friends. But something is wrong with Rorys magic and she uses the pendent to compensate. Then she falls ill and things start to go missing around town. Wanting to help, Rory uses the pendent to find the thieves. And boy is she surprised when she does.
A lovely conclusion to the series! A must read Christmas story!
Rory and the humbugs are back and gearing up for Christmas. Clara Claus gives Rory a pendent, with instructions that she start to act as a guardian of Holiday Haven but she cant tell her friends. But something is wrong with Rorys magic and she uses the pendent to compensate. Then she falls ill and things start to go missing around town. Wanting to help, Rory uses the pendent to find the thieves. And boy is she surprised when she does.
A lovely conclusion to the series! A must read Christmas story!
December 20, 2022
Ok seriously... Adorable! How can you not love a book that celebrates holidays, has witches and shapeshifting bear men.... elves, Mr and Mrs Claus and of course ... a talking squirrel best friend.
I picked these up as a cute time waster in a busy month but I loved the Aurora Hart series so much! The writing it smart and cute, I literally laughed out loud and smiled the whole time. I love the narrator as well! Pick it up and give it a try.
I picked these up as a cute time waster in a busy month but I loved the Aurora Hart series so much! The writing it smart and cute, I literally laughed out loud and smiled the whole time. I love the narrator as well! Pick it up and give it a try.
December 10, 2021
Rory & the Humbugs come thru again!
Merry Mischief, the latest in the Holiday Haven series - another wonderful tale! All of the authors have given us great stories, with Bella Falls describing the journey of Aurora and her friends as they redeem themselves from past mistakes with the help of better choices, good friends an a helping of Christmas Magic!
Merry Mischief, the latest in the Holiday Haven series - another wonderful tale! All of the authors have given us great stories, with Bella Falls describing the journey of Aurora and her friends as they redeem themselves from past mistakes with the help of better choices, good friends an a helping of Christmas Magic!
December 19, 2021
Just love this author!
This is such a charming holiday read! Aurora is such a tribute to the ideal of second chances and redemption, and the other Humbugs are a perfect support system. The separate mysteries are intriguing, and one yields an adorable surprise. Clean, festive, engaging...Loved it!
This is such a charming holiday read! Aurora is such a tribute to the ideal of second chances and redemption, and the other Humbugs are a perfect support system. The separate mysteries are intriguing, and one yields an adorable surprise. Clean, festive, engaging...Loved it!
February 8, 2023
I love Holiday Haven!
Enjoy everyone!!! You'll need to start with the 1st book - Sleigh Spells. It's a great story that sets you up with Aurora, Wyatt, and the Humbugs. Then read the 2nd book - Cheery Charms for more fun and adventure!! I hope/wish more are coming - Holiday Haven is a magical place, I kinda wish it was real!!
Enjoy everyone!!! You'll need to start with the 1st book - Sleigh Spells. It's a great story that sets you up with Aurora, Wyatt, and the Humbugs. Then read the 2nd book - Cheery Charms for more fun and adventure!! I hope/wish more are coming - Holiday Haven is a magical place, I kinda wish it was real!!
March 8, 2023
Rory is set to enjoy her Christmas at Holiday Haven and her training with Clara is going so good that she gets a special gift from her. After she returns home her magic is going awry so she has to tap into other sources. The town is having a rash of little items missing from the businesses. and her boyfriend is acting strange. Great reading a little bit of romance mixed in with a cozy mystery
December 23, 2023
Pros:
This as a fun listen with some great character development and world building. Bella Falls is one of the best authors in this collection and her stories always add more depth to what the reader knows.
Cons:
I really dislike the predictability of the miscommunication trope especially when there was enough trouble without basic misunderstanding.
This as a fun listen with some great character development and world building. Bella Falls is one of the best authors in this collection and her stories always add more depth to what the reader knows.
Cons:
I really dislike the predictability of the miscommunication trope especially when there was enough trouble without basic misunderstanding.
December 3, 2025
Sad to say I’ve officially wrapped up Rory’s story in this sweet, cozy mystery series. Loved Bella’s contribution to the series and I’ll continue to read her books. This was a great finale for Rory, although I’ll admit enjoyed the first 2 more. Things wrapped up nicely for the Humbugs, this story in particular was very festive. And the ending? Nutty with the baby penguins? Very cute.
November 10, 2021
Fun
This was a fun Christmas mystery as Rory struggled with her failing magic, Mrs Claus's expectations, mysterious notes, illness and peculiar thefts. As ever, Wyatt was strongly by her side in support as we're her friends.
This was a fun Christmas mystery as Rory struggled with her failing magic, Mrs Claus's expectations, mysterious notes, illness and peculiar thefts. As ever, Wyatt was strongly by her side in support as we're her friends.
November 14, 2021
Can't get enough
I love the way the characters evolve in this series. I'll have to remember the ice dragon named "Snowcone" to make up a story for my preschool class. They will love it as much as I love the Winter Witches!
I love the way the characters evolve in this series. I'll have to remember the ice dragon named "Snowcone" to make up a story for my preschool class. They will love it as much as I love the Winter Witches!
November 26, 2021
Great series love this book
Good story line, the characters are lovable and come to life on the pages. You will love this book and the other book in the series. Great for teens and adults alike.
Good story line, the characters are lovable and come to life on the pages. You will love this book and the other book in the series. Great for teens and adults alike.
January 3, 2022
Enjoyable Series
I am enjoying this series and admire the authors but ladies, please—there are no penguins at the North Pole. They live only in the Southern Hemisphere. Christmas magic aside, of course.
I am enjoying this series and admire the authors but ladies, please—there are no penguins at the North Pole. They live only in the Southern Hemisphere. Christmas magic aside, of course.
January 22, 2022
Again wonderful
Rory is again the center of attention and she seems to be the chosen one to replace Mrs Claus when the time comes. She has to face a foe in order to move on and she does that very well.
Rory is again the center of attention and she seems to be the chosen one to replace Mrs Claus when the time comes. She has to face a foe in order to move on and she does that very well.
February 13, 2023
Great Big Smile
This sequel is my favorite Holiday Haven adventure. I love Rory's openness to change, full hearted ability to forgive and love and talents make her a star in my eyes. I would love to get to know those penguins a lot lot better!
This sequel is my favorite Holiday Haven adventure. I love Rory's openness to change, full hearted ability to forgive and love and talents make her a star in my eyes. I would love to get to know those penguins a lot lot better!
January 8, 2024
I have enjoyed every one of the different authors in this series!!
All of the characters are so loveable, and the mystery so well put together it will keep you reading until you finish the book. And then you want to download the next book, so you find out want everyone is doing in the mystery!!
All of the characters are so loveable, and the mystery so well put together it will keep you reading until you finish the book. And then you want to download the next book, so you find out want everyone is doing in the mystery!!
March 24, 2025
The real mystery in this story is what caused every character to mentally regress to preteen age in terms of behavior and self-expression. None of the characters act like themselves here. Very boring and juvenile in the worst way.
November 9, 2021
Fun series
A lite mystery set in the North Pole with a Christmas theme. The characters are well defined and the plot and subplots move quickly. A truly enjoyable read.
A lite mystery set in the North Pole with a Christmas theme. The characters are well defined and the plot and subplots move quickly. A truly enjoyable read.
November 11, 2021
Love, love, love
I love this set of characters. I am always excited to see what will happen with the humbugs. I can't wait until the next one.
I love this set of characters. I am always excited to see what will happen with the humbugs. I can't wait until the next one.
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