The Mudpuddle Manual of Natural Magic

Book 1: Natural Magic

by Ciara Blume

Genres: Fantasy action & adventure; Literary Fiction

Synopsis

A cozy romantic fantasy that will delight fans of The Spellshop, Harry Potter and Practical Magic.

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A murder, a mystery, and a not-so-overactive imagination...

Eccentric heiress Maida Westabrook treasures her peaceful, "ordinary" life in California—morning strolls along the beach, warm evenings by the fire, and losing herself in her beloved library of myths and legends. Yet Maida can't shake the nagging feeling that there's more to her story than she's been led to believe. Strange and inexplicable occurrences have always surrounded her, dismissed as nothing more than her overactive imagination.

When a distant relative mysteriously vanishes, a body is discovered, and Maida's lifelong dream of owning an enchanted bookshop suddenly comes true she realizes her "wild" imagination might not have been so far-fetched after all.

There's just one hitch: the sentient bookshop has gone into hiding and it's up to Maida to coax it back. To claim her inheritance, she must step out of her safe, predictable world and embrace a reality where magic is not only real—it's woven into the very fabric of everyday life. That handsome neighbor? He might be a shapeshifter. And the barista who runs the local café? She's likely brewing more than coffee.

As Maida unravels the secrets of her past, she's forced to rethink everything she once held true. Saving the bookshop—and protecting her newfound magical family—will require more courage than she ever thought possible, including risking her heart.

What readers are saying:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This was truly an enchanting read from start to finish!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I'm making plans to immediately move into the Mudpuddle Café and Bookshop. Who wouldn't be happy among the books, magical items, coffee, and baked goods? Heaven!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A fantastically written cozy mystery romance filled with multiple POVs, second chances, found family, magic and more!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ What a fantastic story! Such engaging characters with a unique storyline. I am looking forward to the rest of the books in this must read series!!!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ It is a delightful escape that I couldn't put down. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a fresh and imaginative read!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️It's a wonderfully-spun cozy fantasy/mystery about magic, a bookstore, and love—in all forms.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ If you want to get lost in a book (in a good way), pick this one up.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I mean, this was like a book that was written just for me!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Ciara has catapulted to the top of my favorite authors list and I look forward to reading other books in this wonderful, magical universe she has created.

Editorial Reviews

"In The Mudpuddle Manual of Natural Magic, the first enchanting volume of the Natural Magic series, Maida Westbrook, an eccentric heiress, finds her tranquil life disrupted by the vanishing of a distant kin and a dark murder. This whimsical tale brims with intrigue and heart, drawing readers into a realm where myths breathe and the extraordinary lies just beneath the surface. With charming characters and a richly woven narrative, this book beckons those who dare to believe in magic." —NewInBooks.com

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Release date: September 26, 2024

Publisher: Dolce Villa Press

Print pages: 484