I always enjoy Melissa's books. She has me wanting to live in this small town that she's created because it's unique and seems like a fun place to live. I'm glad that amber has gotten closer to her cousin. We all need family around especially if you have a secret that you're not wanting the town to know about.

Another excellent edition to a wonderful series! Full of twists and turns that leaves you wanting more and enjoying each moment until the end when the killer is caught!

Pawsitively Secretive by Melissa Erin Jackson
Book #3: Witch of Edgehill Series
Source: NetGalley and Ringtail Press
Rating: 4/5 stars

After the last few months, Amber Blackwood is ready for life to get back to normal. She’s survived a magical murder attempt, she’s learning to control her expanding magic, and she’s working on getting her reclusive cousin out into the world. Yeah, Amber is absolutely ready for life to get back to normal, but that isn’t going to happen anytime soon. Edgehill is on the precipice of one of their biggest events, the Here and Meow Festival and Amber is actively involved in the events.

In the course of her duties related to the town festival, Amber finds herself at the mayor’s house for a meeting. During a break, Amber is approached by the mayor’s daughter, a long-time friend, about a personal situation. Though Amber wants to protect the young girl and keep her secrets, she encourages her to talk with her dad. As she walks away from the conversation and feels good about her advice, Amber quickly changes her mind when the young girl goes missing.

The mayor’s daughter missing is a big deal in any town, but in a small town like Edgehill, it’s far more personal. Edgehill has a tendency to care for their own which means the whole town comes out to help search for the young girl. Knowing he has an ace up his sleeve, the sheriff asks Amber if there is anything magical she can do to help find the girl. As a matter of fact, Amber can do something and with the help of her aunt and surly cousin, she is able to get glimpses of the young girl and knows she is not only still alive, but being fed, and given information about her case. Though Amber can’t see exactly where she’s being kept, she does get enough clues to keep the investigation moving forward.

With each new clue, both Amber and the sheriff have more questions and the questions lead them down a rabbit hole. The rabbit hole leads to fake identities, fake birthdates, an abusive relationship, and loving father willing to do anything to protect his child. Getting her back isn’t going to be easy, but Amber and the sheriff have a magical advantage and good old-fashioned determination to aid them in their search. Of course, no one can know of Amber’s involvement, but she doesn’t care about the recognition, only finding and bringing home a very scared young lady.

The Bottom Line: I generally liked this story but not quite as much as the second book. There are a great many twists and turns in this book and some of them were a bit of a stretch for me. With that being said, I was still very pleased with the continuing evolution of Amber and her circle. The sheriff is actually one of my favorite characters as he is working so hard to accept Amber and that acceptance is often rather humorous. Finally, the series is clearly still evolving as Amber has a nosy journalist on her trail and her help with the kidnapping case has only lit a fire under said reporter’s butt. More to come, to be sure!

I adore Melissa's books! They all have well developed characters. And plenty of humor too! This was a delightful and quick read that I enjoyed.

Another great installment in the witches of Edgehill series. I can’t wait for more! As soon as I finish one, I am hoping the next will “magically” appear!

Princess Fuzzypants here: Amber is a witch who loves to make magical toys and to concoct things to make people healthy and happy. But she wants to keep her true identity a secret to all around her. She’s shared her secret with the chief of police who now looks upon her as both an asset and a friend. But it meant the end of a promising romance when her beau decided he could not deal with her life. She realizes how few regular humans would look kindly upon her if they but knew so she tries very hard to work her magic away from prying eyes.
Now that the chief is including her in his investigations, using her unique talents in ways ordinary law enforcement could not, it is getting harder and harder to stay under the radar. There are suspicions rampant in the village including rumours of a romance with the chief. Not helping out is not an option.
The daughter of the mayor has disappeared. She used to babysit the girl and was with her the day she vanished. Now as more and more information comes to light, it appears there are some deep dark secrets that are not just Amber’s and they could get someone killed.
This is the third book of the series and I admit I am enjoying each one more. The characters are very relatable in spite of the magic and Amber is capable smart heroine with some extra tricks in her arsenal. It is fun reading how she tries so hard to balance her regular persona with her magical one. There are a couple of her spells I wish I could do.
Five purrs and two paws up.

A sweet, whimsical, easy read with just enough suspense to keep you interested. I picked this book up without realizing that it was 3rd in a series and while I think it was easily read as a standalone, I'll be going back and reading the others because I can tell there was some context that I was missing.

That said, the ending of the book is making me impatient for the next installment. Can't wait!

Pick this one up.

Thank you netgalley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed are mine and mine alone.

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What a darling book!! I loved the town of Edgehill. I love cats, so a town also in love with cats was soo fun. With street names like Russian Blue Avenue, Korat Road, Blue Point Lane and businesses like Manx Hotel, Purrcolate, Clawsome Coffee, Purrfectly Scrumptions, Catty Melt, Quirky Whisker, Sippin' Siamese, what's not to love. The characters are fun as well. Amber is a witch, but is careful to keep it a secret. Only the Chief of Police knows.

When the mayor's daughter turns up missing, Amber does everything she can to help find the teenager. She uses memory spells, truth spells, and other skills to help. This is not the first book in the series, but I had no trouble understanding the history and how all the characters fit into the story. I definitely would love to read the previous books.

Amber is back and this time her secret is pivotal in the recovery of her young friend and daughter of the mayor, Chloe. Secrets seem to be the central focus of this latest Witch of Edgehill mystery. The Here and Meow Event sounds like a blast and how creative is Ms. Jackson with all of the feline inspired event titles?!?! I think I might have actually  chortled when I read the words "Hair Ball." This book had me in complete suspense as Amber flexed her witchy muscles, with the help of cousin Edgar. Without spilling  spoilers I will go as far as to say that I much prefer the way this latest book ended in co parison to its predecessor. I will also point out that you do not have read the previous adventure to be able to follow along and understand why or how the characters develope and interact. I am already looking forward to the next one.

I received a free copy in exchange for an honest review through Netgalley.

This is the third book in the series, and we've learned of the Penhallows, the truth of Amber's inherent magic, and that for a sleepy little town, a lot of mayhem sure happens in Edgehill!! The Here and Meow festival is fast approaching, Kimberly has taken on the leadership, and Anne Marie is in charge of volunteers. She's got an assistant- the mayor's teenage daughter whom Amber used to babysit for. Kim is slowly becoming a hot mess and "the gala host equivalent of Bridezilla" aka, "Galazilla." In the first scene, the meeting for the gala is at the mayor's house, and the father and daughter have a fight over meeting a boy. As teenagers tend to do, she sneaks out and goes anyway. That night, after a frantic call from her father, they look for her and find her car, but not her.
From here we get into another wonderfully twisty mystery that her magic helps solve, but is all about the non magical. We still get to see Jack and interact with the awkwardness in the romantic situation, as well as see a truly good friendship form with Owen, the chief of police who is coming to trust and rely on Amber when he's in a pinch.
In the end when the main mystery is resolved we have a friend of the non magical variety, and a chance for (maybe?) romance down the line.

What a fantastic addition to this series! I fell in love with Melissa Erin Jackson's Witch of Edgehill series while reading book 1, book 2 had much heavier content and although it was still fantastic, it was a tougher read. Book 3 went back to some of the cozier feel of book one, while still maintaining an edginess, making a perfect "cozy mystery" for a more modern reader.
In Pawsitively Secretive Amber is preparing for a big town event when the mayor's daughter goes missing. With the help of her uncle Edgar and Police Chief Brown, Amber tries to hone her developing witch abilities to find the girl before it's too late. Furthermore, she has to do so while trying to keep her witch abilities secret, deal with her complicated romantic life and squash rumors that she and Chief Brown have a secret affair going on. That storyline was one of my favourite and funniest things about this book. They have the best chemistry and their relationship continues to deepen, you almost start to wish they were both single so they could get together. The book ends with a great cliffhanger as more people begin to guess at Amber's secret. Also, I'm I the only one who feels there's more to Amber's cats then mere pets? I can't wait for the fourth installment!
This is a must read series for are cozy mystery, urban fantasy and of course cat fan!

Well-written paranormal cozy mystery with a thrill.

Recommended for readers who enjoy domestic paranormal thrillers, particularly in the cozy genre.

Pawsitively Secretive is the third book in the Witch of Edgehill series by Melissa Erin Jackson. I highly suggest reading this mystery series in order, although the author does a good job of summarizing what has happened so far in the beginning of this book.

After two stressful months, Amber Blackwood is determined to have a few weeks of peace before the Here and Meow Festival descends on her small town of Edgehill, Oregon. That peace doesn’t last long; when she and the committee attend a meeting at the mayor’s house, Amber is pulled aside by the mayor’s daughter, Chloe, who Amber babysat for in high school. The mayor has forbidden Chloe from dating, but she recently met an older boy through a chat app and is desperate to meet him. Amber advises Chloe to tell her father about the boy. Hours later, Mayor Deidrick frantically puts in a call to Amber: Chloe, the always well-behaved teenager, seems to have snuck out her bedroom window—and now she’s not answering his calls. When Amber helps search the town for the girl, she happens upon Chloe’s abandoned car. Her driver’s side door is open, and while her purse is inside, her phone is gone. Working alongside Chief Brown, Amber uses her magic to figure out what might have happened to Chloe. The more they dig, the more they unearth secrets from the seemingly affable mayor’s past. The charismatic politician has both a hair-trigger temper and a suspicious death linked to his past. As if the mayor’s increasingly strange behavior isn’t bad enough, Amber and the chief also contend with an out-of-town private investigator, nosy reporter Connor Declan, and an even nosier population of Edgehill residents who start to question why Amber and the chief are spending so much time together. Undaunted by these obstacles, Amber races against the clock to help ensure Chloe doesn’t become another statistic—assuming the mayor doesn’t stop her first.

Pawsitively Secretive is a nicely done mystery. The blend of mystery and personal conflicts for Amber is very well done. I do think that those that have read the previous book will enjoy this book much more than newcomers because they will have a better understanding of the town dynamics, and especially the complications between Amber and a few members of the community. I greatly enjoyed how well woven the mystery of Chloe's disappearance and the secrets that became uncovered in the search for her. It was interesting to watch unfold and there was more than moment that had me trying to guess the details and falling short. I think the best part was how much the characters developed as part of the story, and how much more readers discovered about secondary characters as well as the major players. It was well done and I enjoyed the read. I am very interested to see where the series goes from here.

Pawsitively Secretive is a good continuation of the series, and I am looking forward to continuing on.

This is the first book I have read in this series. It is a stand-alone although there have been obvious things that happened in the past. Amber Blackwood is a witch. She’s not very experienced but has found it is useful in finding things besides her cell phone. A teenager, Chloe, who Amber used to babysit is in danger. Chloe has been talking online with a boy who she wants to meet; however, her dad prohibits dating. When Chloe disappears, Amber becomes involved helping the police find Chloe and discover why she went missing.

Great story. Love the characters. Will definitely read more of this series!

Once again, Melissa Erin Jackson hit the mark! Pawsitively Secretive was a fun and suspenseful read. The entire atmosphere of Edgehill is charming and totally makes me want to live there! A town obsessed with cats?!? Yes, please!
One of my favourite things about this book was the relationships. First off, Chief Brown and Amber were hilarious and adorable. Part of me wishes that he was single so Amber and him could end up together. I think he is absolutely fabulous! But at the same time, I love their friend relationship and that it isn’t complicated by a romance. I really enjoyed the development of Edgar and Amber’s relationship. He may be grumpy, but he is super duper sweet and I kinda like him (despite his strange pizza toppings). And lastly, Kim really came through in this book. She’s a little crazy and talks a lot, but somehow I love her. Also, I’m so glad Amber has a good friend she can rely on.
One thing I found, though, was that the pacing was a touch slow. There was this push and pull between the mystery and planning for the Hair Ball and sometimes the planning was a little heavy. Plus, there was a ton of description. It was nice to see the world come alive, but at the same time it slowed things down.
This was mostly a clean read. There is some mild language, but nothing terrible.
Lastly, can we talk about the ending!?! Oh my goodness! Like what just happened? Near the end of the book, I started wondering if Alan the PI would end up becoming a love interest, but then that twist at the end and now I have no idea what to think! I thought THAT was over. Anyway, now I cannot wait for book 4! Just three months! Just three months before it comes out. I think I can wait that long….
Thank you to NetGalley for providing an ARC.

After reading and loving the first book of the series to death, the odds were stacked in favor of me loving Pawsitively Secretive, and I did!! Like the two previous books, this is a cozy mystery with a witch hiding in plain sight as its main character. She has now befriended the chief of police, and this is the first time she is actually part of an investigation and helping in any and every way she can!

Lovely cast of characters, the side-characters are being fleshed out and are enjoyable to read about. I loved that they got to play a bigger part in this book than in the previous ones, which is not a surprise as Amber is getting more out and making friends now. The mystery was enjoyable too. Even though the culprit ended up being exactly who I thought it would be, I still second-guessed myself a couple of times along the way.

I also loved how magic finally got to play the role I originally wanted from the first book. It is a proper part of Amber's life and she uses it to do so many amazing things! Some plot twists and characters not being who they first seemed also added to my enjoyment. And the ending... dear lord. Give me the next book already!!!

I 100% recommend this series if you are looking for a cute, relaxed mystery mixed with witchcraft and secrets!

Teenager Chloe is missing. Her car is found with the driver’s side door wide open. Her purse is in the car but her phone is missing. Chloe is also the mayor’s daughter. When secrets begin to mar the mayor’s reputation, Police Chief Brown asks witch Amber to use her magic to locate Chloe. That starts a whispering campaign in this small Oregon town that the Chief and Amber are an item. Pawsitively Secretive is the third book in the Witch of Edgehill series.

I don’t know if I just wasn’t in the right mood when reading this book but I didn’t enjoy it much. It has glowing reviews from others. I thought the cat puns were overdone in the “cat town”. I like cats and have two. But why would any town name all their businesses with cat puns? Quirky Whisker, Lollicat, Sippin’ Siamese, Clawsome Coffee, Purrcolate, or Catty Melt, really? These are just a few examples. There are many more in the book.

The mystery in Pawsitively Secretive was good. I really enjoyed the romantic aspect between Amber and Jack. They felt like they had real chemistry with just Amber’s magic was standing in their way. I think part of the reason I was confused by the large cast of characters was because I didn’t read the previous two books in the series. There is also a substantial spoiler in the beginning of this book for the prior books. Therefore, I would recommend reading the prior books before picking this one up. For this book, as a standalone, I rate it 3 stars (or should that be paws—see the book’s puns are contagious). If you liked the previous books, I would recommend you read this one too.

Thanks to Ringtail Press and NetGalley for a copy in exchange for my honest review.

Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an ARC of Pawsitively Secretive by Melissa Erin Jackson. I've voluntarily read and reviewed this copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

After reading Pawsitively Cursed I was very happy to get my hands on the next installment in the Witch of Edgehill series, Pawsitively Secretive. In Pawsitively Secretive we see Amber Blackwood helping her friends to organize the Here and Meow Festival. When Cloe, the daughter of the mayor disappears, Amber will do anything in her power to help Chief Bowen to find Cloe. Even if that means digging deep in the mayor's past and using her powers to uncover many secrets.

Pawsitively Secretive is an enjoyable story with a good premise. But I missed a bit of the suspense and unexpected reveals that I loved in Pawsitively Cursed. The reveal in Pawsitively Secretive was more predictable and the stakes didn't feel high enough to fully commit to it and feel deeply for the characters.

The relationships between Amber and her friends was explored more and more characters were introduced. The town of Edgehill is so wholesomely written, that you just enjoy the description of every neighbour, shop and anything cat-related. I do hope that we get to see more of Edgar, Willow and Aunt Gretchen in futher installments, because the family element was what I so thoroughly enjoyed in Pawsitively Cursed.

Very excited to see what will happen next in the Witch of Edgehill series by Melissa Erin Jackson.

A nice cozy mystery. I wasn't sure about it at first as it started a little slow but it got better as I started to get to know the characters. This was my first book by this author even though it wasn't the first in the series. I would read others by her.

Thank you @netgalley @xpressotours for the review copy of this book. All opinions are my own.

I discovered @writermsjackson back in June when the first book in this series, Pawsitively Poisonous, was released. Since then, I’ve eagerly read books two and now three the moments they were released. It has quickly jumped the ranks and become one of my favorite paranormal cozy mystery.

I love the setting of this cat obsessed town in Edgehill, Oregon. All of the local businesses have a cat theme and they are currently preparing to compete in the Here and Meow Festival, which will select the best of in each business category. Amber is part of the committee preparing for the exciting event. During a recent meeting, she starts talking with the mayor’s young daughter, giving her relationship advice about a guy she met online who is eager to now meet up in real life. The mystery begins when the girl sneaks out and goes missing for a few weeks. The investigation uncovers big family secrets, a catfishing scheme and points the finger at many believable suspects.

I thought book two was my fav, but this story was so captivating, yet full of great entertainment and humor. The mystery definitely kept me guessing. I like that it involved a kidnapping instead of a typical cozy murder. I absolutely adore Amber. Her whit cracks me up, but I love how she uses her magic to help solve the case this round. She teams up with the Chief and their scenes were pure perfection. Their relationship comes into question which adds to the humor. I love that it’s clearly not romantic, regardless of what the locals believe. My fav was when she would use a spell and the Chief would try to hold it together. Their chemistry and banter is seriously the best. I’d totally watch their show.

I swear Jackson has the best cliffhanger endings too. I would recommend reading these books in order so you fully understand all of the backstory regarding the magic and relationships. I was so bummed with the decision Jack made in book two and it was hard watching Amber keep her distance when he was around during this story. I missed their interactions, but that ending totally redeemed that feeling. Book four can’t get here fast enough!! I’m also excited that another character has discovered Amber’s magical secret and it looks like someone else is mighty suspicious of her peculiar actions. Can’t recommend this series enough.