Caffeinated Calamity

A Two Broomsticks Gas & Grill Witch Cozy Mystery, Book 2

By: Amanda M. Lee

Narrated by: Jill Smith

Length: 9 hrs and 1 min

Publisher's summary

The only witch in the world? It might feel like it to Stormy Morgan, but she knows better.

Twenty minutes away, in a town called Hemlock Cove, witches have taken over. Sure, the bulk of the town is made up of frauds looking to shore up their tourism industry, but there are real witches, too. There’s a family with the last name of Winchester, and they’re notorious. Stormy wants to meet them, but she has a myriad of problems darkening her doorstep.

The first is Hunter Ryan, her childhood love who is back in her life and ready to take the next step, which is formal dating...just as soon as he’s given proper respect to his previous relationship. While Stormy is waiting for that to happen, she runs to the aid of customer at the family diner when the older woman collapses as she’s leaving after breakfast. Before Stormy can offer even a dollop of help, though, the woman is dead, and there are more questions than answers.

When the cause of death is determined to be poison, Stormy and Hunter have to follow a tangled trail of clues, and it leads them straight to the senior center. It seems the victim was a regular visitor there, and one of the better euchre players at the lauded weekly tournaments. Is that a motive for murder, though?

Stormy has her hands full with out-of-control euchre madness, magic she is trying to control, and hormones that are threatening to run rampant. When she finally makes it to Hemlock Cove, her nerves threaten to get the best of her.

She needs help. This is a world she doesn’t understand. The truth has to come out, but is she ready? It might not matter because a murderer has marked Stormy for death. It’s up to her and her motley crew of friends and family to save the day...if they can all come together as a team.

That will be easier said than done.

©2020 Amanda M. Lee (P)2020 Amanda M. Lee

Good listen.

I enjoyed this book however not as much as I enjoyed the 1st book in this series. Sometimes the author focuses too much on details irrelevant to the story which I find a tad annoying at times. I also reaaaaally do not like the timeline from book 1 to book 2...seems the entire span of book 1 and book 2 is a mere matter of weeks. Just seems extremely unrealistic that multiple murders would take place in this small town that only has like 3 cops max in 1 - 2 weeks. The narrator is decent, however, a few of her characters sound very similar and it can get confusing.

Pretty decent...

So I love the overall story and characters. I've now read book 1 and 2.. and I will be getting the next one. My only real issue is with how fast the story goes when it comes to the mystery part. There is SO much build up for so little payoff. Like the actual way the story is ended in both books is horrible. I feel like the actual mystery part could be developed so so much more. I stick with the books for the characters and it is pretty decent writing. but I really would love to see a bit more in depth story. Each time I got to the end I was shocked that was it...

An Zurd?

Love the story, interactions between gramps & stormy, conflicts in the family and the comings out of both of both characters. I truly wish the narrator would pronounce absurd correctly, however. Putting a Z in the middle of the word sounds ignorant and grates on the nerves. I believe it should simply be ab Surd, with an S.

I hope the next book is released soon.

I hate when you like a book and it ends. it lets you hanging and wanting for more. I enjoyed this book and I can't wait for the next one.

Hopefully book 3 will come really quick

I absolutely love this book and I’m hooked The characters are fun and interesting . I’ve been an Amanda M Lee fan for years and I think this is going to be her best series yet.

Becoming my new favorite series!

Love this series! The narrator does a good job with the voices. Had me laughing and smiling at work where I listen. My coworkers probably think I am nuts! Can’t wait to see where Stormy goes!

Another Winner

Fun, lots of laughs, love Grandpa, Hunter, Sebastian and love Stormy and her new situation.

Not fond of Stormy’s Grandmother and totally dislike Stormy’s mother.

Heading to book three. What a ride. Great series. Tons of fun.

Hope this series continues, I love it

Love Jill Smith, great narrator

Magical Series

This is a fun cozy mystery with magic and witches. I love the discussion of current events and inclusion through the lens of a woman trying to find her path. The characters are revealed to you across the first, and now this, book. You aren't told, but shown. The performance was well done with varying voice and cadence for each character. Impressive reading, and a story arc that has me excited for the next in the series!

great new series

fun!! love the new series! didn't like the weird voice the narrator used for chief Terry, but it is a cross over and not the same narrator at the Wicked Witches of the Midwest series, so will leave it as just a little odd. loved the story and the crossover theme.

Awesome book!

This is the second book in the series. Amanda M Lee has done a wonderful job. The character development was really well written. Lots of fun witty moments in the book plus you get to meet the Winchesters! Definitely looking forward to the next installment. I really like the narrator for the series as well.