Sugar Cookies and Sirens

Sugar Shack Witch Mysteries Novellas Series, Book 2

By: Danielle Garrett

Narrated by: Amanda Ronconi

Length: 1 hr and 39 mins

Publisher's summary

The witch who can talk to animals meets the witch with a talking cat. What could go wrong?

It's Valentine's Day in Winterspell, but not everyone appears to be feeling the love. And no, I'm not talking about my dateless self.

Instead of being wooed by candlelight, I'm working in a candle shop. Cora Hearth, Winterspell's magical chandler, has teamed up with Sugar Shack to create party favors for the lucky couples, and they're counting on us to spark some magic for their special night.

So, when a thief breaks into my delivery van and swipes the goodies, Cora and I-and her persnickety talking cat-have to join forces to track down the culprit in time to save Valentine's Day.

©2022 Danielle Garrett (P)2022 Tantor

Excellent

The only thing better than a Danielle Garrett novel is having it read by Amanda Ronconi.

Cute, but not worth an Audible credit

I love this author…find her stories funny, cute, and a nice escape. I was very disappointed that many of this series were novellas, and sold individually for an audible credit. They should be grouped together. I didn’t realize when I purchased this one (I had listened to most of her Nine Lives series). A story that is narrated in an hour and a half should not priced as a full book. Audible- you need to fix this.

Ella’s decline in critical thinking

Based off previous works with Ella, we know that she’s smart and has a certain degree of detective skills, which seem to be completely absent from her brain in this book.

Slight SPOILERS now:
She didn’t even ask the girl in jail who “she” was, nor come up with the simple idea of giving her back the destroyed cookies and just following her to see who was actually in charge of the theft. Why on earth would she have not gone straight to the paint shop to see if her cookies were there or at least monitor the building if she was going to let the cop take charge to make sure the suspect didn’t leave and take them elsewhere. And the loose thread was the lady with the stroller because we never figured out who she was or how she managed to find her way to the treehouse since the little girl wasn’t strong enough to give directions to the other two. And we don’t know how that woman with the stroller may have been affected negatively by the mission. Eh. I know it was short, but it seemed rushed. It’s still cute, but I like these characters so much so I wanted more. And I want them to be consistent.

Fan

Love the story and how it was solved. Always love g he eating from past characters from other story by the author. Of course love the narrator (Amanda) she is great.

Cute and lighthearted

Sweet lighthearted story after the last “heavier” book. I love the blooming romance and the introduction of Cora who has her own series (Nine Lives Magic). On to the next!

Selene Needs Her Own Series

A sweetheart of a cozy mystery to find who or what stole Sugar Shack’s Valentine packages. The candlemaker’s cat stole every scene in Midnight’s search for the Valentine package. A witty short installment in the Sugar Shack mysteries.

Another great Danielle Garrett hit!!

I just love these and can’t wait for the next round !! A fun lovely romp through winter spell

Love

This was super short, but as usual very very cute!! My current goal is to read/listen to all of her books!

Adorable

An adorable short story involving missing candles and cookies.

Ella's bonds with a new friend while tracking down, not one, not two, but THREE different thieves. I enjoyed Ella's making a new friend hopefully bring her closer to establishing permanent roots in winterspell.

Completely unexpected ending!!

I’ll usually listen to almost anything narrated by Amanda Ronconi, and I’m so glad I tried this series!!
This is a perfect short story that represents the flair for detail written into each book in turn.
The characters are crisply defined, with each new plot line a perfect blend of mystery and HEA:)
I’m on to the last tale and can’t wait!!