Maple Sugar and Magic (Hemlock Hollow Mysteries #0.5)

Welcome to Hemlock Hollow, where the maple syrup flows, the magic never stops, and at least one moose talks…

MAPLE SUGAR AND MAGIC is a short, cozy prequel novella to the Hemlock Hollow Mysteries. Read it for a quick introduction to Renee and her magical Vermont hometown, or jump straight into the first full-length mystery, A SPELL FOR SECOND CHANCES.

Life’s been a struggle lately for fifty-four-year-old witch Renee Zinn. But when she returns to her Vermont hometown for Thanksgiving, her midlife troubles are turned upside down by glowing sap, enchanted fireflies, and trees that refuse to lose their leaves.

Despite her sister’s push to sell the family general store, Renee finds herself drawn back to Hemlock Hollow. And there’s more to the old shop, and the town itself, than she remembers.

Soon Renee is swept into a whirlwind of gentle magic, old secrets, singing wildlife, maple-flavored everything, and the possibility that coming home might be exactly the second chance she needs.

Perfect for readers who love magical New England towns, midlife heroines, witches, talking animals, found community, cozy humor, and a little everyday enchantment.

Start here for a quick taste of Hemlock Hollow, then continue Renee’s story in the first full-length mystery, A SPELL FOR SECOND CHANCES.