Curses and Carnelian: A Cozy Paranormal Mystery (Crystal Cove Cozy Mysteries Book 3)

In the seaside town of Crystal Cove, magic has a way of complicating everything/ Especially murder.Witch Opal Mayland's newest kitten seems to have rejected her as a familiar, choosing her psychic roommate instead. Assistant Chief of Police Lucas keeps pulling away just when their relationship shows promise. Her grandfather's new girlfriend wields suspicious influence over his life. And the protective spell Opal cast on her ex-boyfriend? It's unraveling with karmic consequences.When Opal discovers another corpse, she's thrust into a murder investigation with her magic misfiring at the worst possible moments. Between untangling curses, decoding secrets, and identifying motives, Opal must solve the case before the killer strikes again, or her past catches up with her first.With her best friend's unwavering support and Lucas stepping in when it counts, Opal faces her biggest challenge yet. She must keep her magic and her life under control long enough to catch a murderer.Perfect for fans of Danielle Garrett, Addie Bell, and Bailey CatesSeries Reading Order: Book 3 (can be read as standalone)BOOK DETAILS:Subgenre: Paranormal Cozy MysteryMain Character: Witch amateur sleuthSetting: Small coastal town (Crystal Cove)Romance Level: Slow-burn romantic subplot (witch/police officer)Magic System: Witchcraft, familiars, spell-castingMystery Type: Murder investigationTone: Lighthearted, humorous, cozyTropes: Amateur sleuth, magical mishaps, found family, small-town secrets, protective spells, psychic sidekickRead-Alikes: Danielle Garrett, Addie Bell, Bailey Cates, Juliet Blackwell, Mara Webb, J.A. WhitingSimilar Series: Magical Bakery Mysteries, Bewitching Mysteries, Witchcraft Mystery seriesContent: No graphic violence, no explicit content (cozy-appropriate)Animal Companions: Cats (familiar bond subplot)Series Reading Order: Book 3 (can be read as standalone)