A Veiled Deception (A Vintage Magic Mystery)

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A little different from her previous two Witchy Chicks series, but a winner. More mystery and mayheim, just got to love Ms.Blair, and of course her new heroin Maddie.

This is a fun book that is a blend of light romance and light mystery. Well written, very engaging, I could not put it down. I Really like Annette Blair's other books as well, but if you are looking for a steamy romance or a deep mystery - this will not be for you. This walks the fine like between the two genres but does not truly fit the classic mold for either. I was not sure if I would like this book since I am not into fashion, but I really enjoyed it and it was informative and interesting without being obsessive (for example like the coffeehouse mysteries, in which the coffee was like a main character of the book). I highly recommend to the next book in the series!

Madeline Cutler, takes a break from New York's fashion world to return to her hometown of Mystic Falls, CT for her sister's engagement party. Yet before the night is over, Maddie will have switched roles from designer's assistant to amateur sleuth. A murder will be commited, and all evidence points to Maddie's little sister as the likely suspect. As Maddie reunites with family and friends, then begins to unravel secrets, the reader is introduced to a cast of lovable characters who are sure to delight, entertain and endear themselves. There's Maddie's literary quoting professor dad, a hundred-year-old spinster privy to the Town's secrets, a hunky police chief trying to live down the nickname Maddie christened him with in high school, and a movie-star handsome ghost--just to name a few. The suspense held me till the end, and along the way I had so much fun reading about likeable Maddie and the residents of Mystic Falls. I highly recommend this book!

Since I have never read anything by this author I really did not know what to expect but quickly found myself immersed in an excellent mystery. Well written, deftly plotted and the characters well developed enough to make me feel I know them. The time passed quickly and I had finished the book before sleeping. This is just my first adventure with her.

Madeira "Maddie" Cutler, a vintage clothing designer for a famous fashion house, is on her way to her hometown of Mystick Falls, Connecticut where she hopes to create the gown for her baby sister she raised. Maddie arrives in time for pandemonium; an angry Sherry watches her fiancé Justin's former girlfriend Jasmine hang all over him as if she is the bride. Upset Sherry makes a rash statement that she will kill Jasmine in front of witnesses. Maddie goes to see the wedding dress Sherry's mother-in-law expects her to wear only to find Jasmine choked to death by a veil. Sherry is the number one and only suspect; she does not help herself as she refuses to provide an alibi. Maddie has visions of another woman wearing the same dress and concludes her visions are related to the Jasmine homicide, but has no idea how. She investigates Sherry's in-laws especially their past since the dress belonged to Justin's mother to understand what she saw and hopes to apply it to identify the killer. Annette Blair, renowned for her sensational bewitching romantic fantasies provides a new series filled with humor, the paranormal, two related mysteries, and of course romance. The protagonist is a beguiling intelligent free spirit who prefers a laughter and lay back lifestyle, but knows when the situation calls for a serious spin. She is glue that not only holds A VEILED DECEPTION together but turns the tale into an outstanding read. Harriet Klausner