Fooled Around and Spelled in Love
By Michelle M. Pillow
Happily Everlasting Series Book #1, (Un)Lucky Valley Prequel
Part of the USA TODAY bestselling series: Happily Everlasting!
Welcome to Everlasting, Maine, where there’s no such thing as normal.
Anna Crawford is well aware her town is filled with supernaturals, but she isn’t exactly willing to embrace her paranormal gifts. Her aunt says she’s a witch-in-denial. All Anna wants is to live a quiet “normal” life and run her business, Witch’s Brew Coffee Shop and Bakery. But everything is about to be turned upside down the moment Jackson Argent walks into her life.
Jackson isn’t sure why he agreed to come back to his boyhood home of Everlasting. It’s like a spell was cast and he couldn’t say no. Covering the Cranberry Festival isn’t exactly the hard-hitting news this reporter is used to. But when a local death is ruled an accident, and the police aren’t interested in investigating, he takes it upon himself to get to the bottom of the mystery. To do that, he’ll need to enlist the help of the beautiful coffee shop owner.
It soon becomes apparent things are not what they seem and more than coffee is brewing in Everlasting.
*Books in The Happily Everlasting Series can be read in ANY order!
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What Readers Are Saying
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5 Stars! “It had romance magic and lots of suspense. I did not know who the killer was until the end and I’m usually pretty good at figuring it out which was a plus for me.”
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5 Stars! “A wonderful magical intriguing and enjoyable read!”
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5 Stars! “This was filled with mysteries, twists, romance, humor, and danger. This was fantastic! I absolutely love the build up and the magical aspect of this book. Michelle, I absolutely love all your books! I cannot wait to read more and more from you!”
Book Details
| Print Pages | Hours to Read | Total Words |
| 230 | 5 – 6 Hours | 61K |
Original Copyright Release Date: 2017/10/24
Cozy Mystery Reading Order:
Happily Everlasting series:
1. Fooled Around and Spelled in Love
(Un)Lucky Valley series:
3. Better Haunts and Garden Gnomes
Reader notes:
The Happily Everlasting series was a group book project with authors Jana DeLeon, Mandy M. Roth, Michelle M. Pillow, and Kirsten Painter. Each book was a standalone and do not have to be read in order.
The (Un)Lucky Valley series is by Michelle M. Pillow. Did her character Aunt Polly tickle your funny bone in Fooled Around and Spelled in Love, and Curses and Cupcakes? If so, just wait until you read the next crazy adventure Aunt Polly has up her sleeve.
Magic brews in Everlasting, Maine as a witch-in-denial and a curious reporter uncover secrets that will bewitch your heart. Join Anna and Jackson in a spellbinding tale of mystery, romance, and embracing one’s true self.
Hello Lovely Readers,
Welcome to the spellbinding town of Everlasting, Maine, where magic and mystery swirl together in a delightful blend of cozy charm. If you’re ready for a bewitching read that will have you turning pages well into the night, then “Fooled Around and Spelled in Love” is the book for you!
Please note: This book is a CLEAN romance, so unlike most of my books, the cozy mysteries do not have sexy times on the page. But there is romance.
In this enchanting tale, you’ll follow the story of Anna Crawford, a reluctant witch-in-denial who wants a quiet life running her Witch’s Brew Coffee Shop and Bakery. But when the handsome and enigmatic Jackson Argent enters her life, things take an unexpected turn as they unravel a mysterious death that shook their town.
Get ready for conflicts that range from interpersonal tensions to magical dilemmas, all while exploring themes of identity amidst chaos. Join Anna as she navigates her witch heritage and relationships and uncovers secrets lurking beneath the surface of Everlasting.
So grab your favorite brew, cozy up with a blanket, and prepare to be swept away into a world where nothing is quite what it seems. Dive into “Fooled Around and Spelled in Love” today and discover the magic that awaits in Everlasting!
Magically yours,
Michelle
CW: These cozy mysteries are considered clean romance, as in there are no sexy times happening on the page. There is mild violence and themes, deaths, and neglectful parents, things like that. These cozy mysteries are going to be the sweetest of Michelle’s books. You want something sexier and more graphic, try her other series.
This book may warrant trigger warnings for themes such as death, murder, grief, supernatural elements, witchcraft, and potentially intense interpersonal conflicts.
Book Heal Levels: Sweet / Clean (No sexy times), Closed Door
Genre:
- Paranormal Cozy Mystery with Romantic Elements
- Paranormal Romance
- Witch Romance
- Clean and Wholesome
- Supernatural Fantasy Romance
- Small Town Romance
Tropes:
- Murder Mystery, Investigation
- Small-town setting
- Forbidden Love
- Supernatural Abilities
- Coming to terms with identities/heritage
- Aunt Polly. Hey, we think she deserves her own category.
- Ghosts, Demons, Magic, Garden Gnomes, Curses, Witches
- Amateur Sleuth, Woman Sleuth, Culinary Cozy Mystery
- Photographer, Reporter
Theme:
- Embracing One’s Identity
- Love and Relationships
- Mystery and Intrigue
- Supernatural Elements
- Small-Town Secrets and Community
Happily Everlasting & (Un)Lucky Valley Series
Paranormal Cozy Mystery Romances
Fooled Around and Spelled in Love
Happily Everlasting
Cozy Mystery Reading Order:
Happily Everlasting series:
1. Fooled Around and Spelled in Love
(Un)Lucky Valley series:
Recognition and Reviews
#1 at Amazon, Dec 2020
#1 in Paranormal Ghost Romance
#1 in Werewolves & Shifters Suspense
#1 in Mystery Romance
5 Stars! “A wonderful magical intriguing and enjoyable read!” – F Robin, Bookbub (2021)
5 Stars! “It had romance magic and lots of suspense. I did not know who the killer was until the end and I’m usually pretty good at figuring it out which was a plus for me.” – Willow Webster, Bookbub (2021)