Eat, Pray, Hex (Crescent Moon Mysteries) by Tara Lush
About Eat, Pray, Hex
Eat, Pray, Hex (Crescent Moon Mysteries)
Paranormal Cozy Mystery
1st in Series
Setting - Florida
Independently Published (October 13, 2023)
Number of Pages: 246
Digital ASIN : B0CH5J8MTL
Step into the mysterious world of weird Florida, where surprises and spirits are as common as sun and sand…
Amelia Matthews never anticipated inheriting a hotel in in a small southern town, but life's twists and turns have led her to the Sunshine State. Under the hotel's quirky, rundown façade lie haunting secrets—an unsolved murder and a restless spirit who keeps turning off the air conditioner. In the summer. In Florida.
From the moment Amelia reluctantly walks through the door of the Crescent Moon Inn, she embarks on an unwelcome spectral adventure. Her companions on this eerie journey include the sassy feline Freddie Purrcury, the overly enthusiastic and hilarious Liz with her New Age bookstore, and the charmingly handsome local historian, Oliver.
Then Amelia discovers her hidden psychic abilities. As spooky happenings escalate, she can't help but wish for a few minutes of peace. And maybe a margarita.
She faces a decision: sell the inn and run, or embrace her new destiny as a paranormal sleuth. In this spine-tingling cozy mystery, Amelia Matthews unravels the secrets of the inn's haunted past while navigating psychic powers, an ornery cat, and a quirky crew of new friends. If she doesn’t solve the mystery, she just might become the inn's next ghostly inhabitant…
Join Amelia in a captivating, laugh-out-loud adventure as she embarks on a quest to uncover the truth, and you'll find yourself immersed in a world where the line between the ordinary and the supernatural blurs.
My Review
Amelia Matthews is trying to get her life in order, but it’s not easy. She has just been through a messy divorce where she lost the cookie delivery company that she created. When she finds out her aunt left her a hotel in Florida, Amelia leaves her home in California and heads to Florida. All she brings with her is her cat, Freddie Purrcury.
She quickly finds out that her aunt neglected to tell her a few things. The first major thing is that a ghost has taken up residency in the hotel and is scaring away all the customers. Much to Amelia’s shock, she has paranormal powers and it’s up to her to get rid of the ghost so the hotel can once again be successful. First, she must solve a cold case. How did the resident ghost die and what will let him rest in peace?
Paranormal cozies aren’t my usual genre, but this one grabbed me in from the first page. The characters are off-beat, whacky and lovable. This town is a spooky one, but it’s also fun to read.
I couldn’t get enough of this story. The resolution is satisfying, although the cold case wasn’t too surprising. I don’t really want to mention too much about the plot as I don’t want to give away any spoilers.
For me, this book has great characters, an interesting plot and a cute kitty named Freddie Purrcury! It’s a magical tale that left me smiling. It's the first book in a brand-new series and it's off to an excellent start. Tara Lush has a fan in me, and I’ll be checking out her backlist.
For reading challenges:
Alphabet Soup Reading Challenge 2023
FTC Disclosure: I voluntarily reviewed a free Advance Reader Copy of this book from the author and the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are my own.
About Tara Lush
Tara Lush is a Florida-based author and journalist. She's an RWA Rita finalist, an Amtrak writing fellow, and the winner of the George C. Polk Award for environmental journalism.
She was a reporter with The Associated Press in Florida, covering crime, alligators, natural disasters, and politics. She also writes contemporary romance set in tropical locations under the name Tamara Lush.
Tara is a fan of vintage pulp fiction book covers, Sinatra-era jazz, 1980s fashion, tropical chill, kombucha, gin, tonic, seashells, iPhones, Art Deco, telenovelas, street art, coconut anything, strong coffee and newspapers. She lives on the Gulf Coast with her husband and two dogs.
Her debut mystery series is published by Crooked Lane Books.
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I love the cats name, and this sounds terrific!!
ReplyDeleteGreat review, thank you.
ReplyDeleteThat looks really good. XO
ReplyDeleteWe named a cat at the shelter that. We also had a Katie Purry.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE THIS REVIEW! Thank you so much! — Tara
ReplyDeleteI love paranormal cozies and this looks like a fun one! Definitely a series I need to try.
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