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Review coming soon. ( )

This one had me chanting yes! Until the end. Imogen was robbed. Even though I have never been on team instalove Hank, she was finally getting some great things. This book has a great mystery, I loved the play out of the killer, and all the high-jinks leading up to it. But now, ugh. I so so so hope the next book doesn't disappoint by making them live happily ever after in the wrong community. Overall this is the best one yet, I say that with each read, but seriously, I was sad/mad/joyous, all throughout the book. I love these characters, and their crazy quirks. Once this series wraps up it would be fun to explore, books from other characters point of views. Especially Horace! ( )

Eclairs, Scares and Haunted Home Repairs by Erin Johnson has readers traveling back to Kusuri in the month of June. Imogen Banks and her friends have recently received a home from the town council. The group is checking out the house to see what repairs they need to make. It will not only be their home, but their new bakery as well. The house is in a state of disrepair and no one has lived in it for the last ten years. Imogen and Iggy are exploring the tower room when they see a semi-translucent man with a rope around his neck hanging from the rafters. The image disappears before the others can arrive in response to the screaming. Ms. Tomoko, of the council, believes the twins who have a bakery in town are behind the antic and promises to have a word with them. The group begins working on the home by repairing the large holes in the roof. They arrive the next day to find all their hard work has been undone plus someone has written threatening messages in red. Imogen decides to dig into the houses history and is surprised by what she learns. No matter what they do to the house, it continues to fall apart. The bakers decide to consult the local necromancer to see if she can aid them. Imogen is unsure if someone living or dead is the culprit, but she intends to get answers.

Eclairs, Scares and Haunted Home Repairs is the ninth book in the Spells & Caramels series. You do need to read the books in order as they build upon each other. The Spells & Caramels has great characters that are friendly, warm and magical. This group of bakers have been through some difficult situations and they are looking forward to settling down in their own home and bakery. They should have known that it would not go smoothly. Erin Johnson has a casual, engaging writing style which I enjoy. I find myself immediately drawn into the story with its unique world. The story has steady pacing with vivid descriptions of the characters, the baker’s new abode, the forest filled with unusual monsters, and their magic. Our bakers are finding mates, but they still maintain their close friendship. I have enjoyed watching them grow closer and become a family. It is nice that Imogen is getting to know her brother, Horace. He can still be exasperating and vague with his answers. Horace is working on a new project and I hope he is successful. My favorite character is Iggy, the magical flame. I just love his witty and often sarcastic comments. They add just the right touch. I think it would be delightful if the author gave us a novella telling a story from Iggy’s perspective. I believe it would be highly entertaining and humorous. The mystery was intriguing with its various twists and turns. The necromancer was a unique character. I would not want to venture into her lair. The ending will delight fans of the series (I do not want to spoil it for you). I am eager for the next Spells & Caramels novel. I will be sad to see this charming series come to an end. Join Imogen, Iggy, Hank and their friends on their latest adventure in Eclairs, Scares and Haunted Home Repairs. ( )