This is the fifth book in this cozy paranormal series and it’s another winner from Traci Wilton!

Charlene is a judge at a Halloween costume ball and she immediately notices something is off. Her friend Brandy’s daughter, Serenity, is with a dodgy guy Alaric who’s claiming to be a vampire. When Alaric disappears and ends up dead, of course Charlene wants to rove Serenity didn’t do it (and prove Alaric wasn’t a vampire while she’s at it).

Charlene, her ghost resident Jack, and her almost maybe boyfriend to be, police detective Sam along with some of her friends team up to solve this whodunit. The mystery is interesting and it kept me guessing, the characters are fun, and just enough of the paranormal to add a different twist to a cozy. I definitely recommend this entire series!

Mrs. Morris and the Vampire by Traci Wilton is the fifth book in the Salem B&B Mystery series. I adore this paranormal cozy series and have read them all, but each book can be read as a stand alone.

Charlene Morris moves to Salem, Mass. after the death of her husband to start a B and B. She gets an amazing deal on a historic mansion in town only to realize it's because the house has a resident ghost! Jack the ghost of the houses former owner helps Charlene solve the mysteries she comes across along with her friends and her potential boyfriend who's a Salem police detective.

This book takes place around Halloween in Salem and centers around the death of a "vampire" who disappears at the annul Witch Ball costume party and is found dead the next morning. This man claimed he was a real vampire and has bewitched the daughter of Charlene's friend Brandy Flint. Brandy's daughter is a suspect and Charlene wants to help her friend find the real killer so she isn't falsely accused.

The mystery leads Charlene under the city of Salem and into the infamous tunnels that run under the town, left over from years ago when they were used to smuggle goods, transport residents and bring merchandise from the shipyards to the local businesses. This book had some twists and turns that I wasn't expecting and I thourghly enjoyed it.

Mrs. Morris lives with a ghost in a Salem, Massachusetts, mansion that she runs as a bed and breakfast. She is friends with witches. And on this Halloween night, she is hanging out with vampires and pirates.

When the most flamboyant of the vampires dies, she finds herself involved in the investigation --for the safety of her guests and her friends. But she may be in danger herself.

The book is filled with local color and interesting characters treated with compassion nd insight. The story is filled with twists and turns. Mrs. Morris stumbles upon the solution rather than solving th4e puzzle, but it's a fun read.

This series does such a great job of mingling unusual characters with Salem’s more current history. Without giving too much away, the introduction of the pathways throughout Salem was an interesting look into how business was conducted when the city was first founded and how we constantly tread in the footsteps of those who were there before. The mystery was definitely in the forefront and not lost in the everyday business of the bed & breakfast but Charlene did not neglect her business to conduct her investigation (one of my pet peeves). Vampires are not my favorite (I can’t imagine living forever and not being able to eat!) but they were tastefully added to the story (although my eyes did roll several times, which I think was the point). All in all, a good addition to the series and I look forward to the next.

This was a great mystery. It's Halloween and a party is going on that ends with a death. Vampire wanna be's, witches and spells are all a part of this story. Charlene tries to help her friends by questioning people about the murder, Sam is not happy with her and Jack, resident ghost, helps her to brainstorm. You will be surprised who the killer is. I received a copy through Netgalley and this is my voluntary review.

I enjoyed all the books in this series and this is the best so far.
There's something special in books set in Salem at Halloween and there's plenty going on in this book.
Charlene and Jack are as likeable as usual and the solid mystery kept me guessing.
One of the best paranormal cozy series, highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine

This lovely cozy mystery brings to life a handsome ghost and a witchy bed and breakfast owner, trying to solve a murder set in the most mysterious of towns, Salem. Loved the setting and and the story!

Each time I finish a Salem B & B book, I think it’s the best one so far. So, I’m going to say, this is the BEST one so far! LOL

This time around Charlene and the gang are faced with the disappearance of the vampire, Alaric, during The Witch Ball and everything escalates from there. With the help of the sexy detective and her ghostly housemate, can Charlene solve the mystery before the vampires get her?

I absolutely love this series and can’t wait for the next book!

Salem and Halloween make a great reason to pull out all of the stops and put on a big party. Who wouldn't want to dress up as witches, a rowan tree, an eight foot alien creature, a Southern Belle, a Dalmatian or the classic vampire? Charlene is focused on one vampire in particular. It appears that her best friend, Brandy is not at all pleased that her daughter is being mesmerized by a man, fifteen years her senior which is bad enough, but one who claims to be the real deal. He sure looks the part from the whiter than white cold skin to the way he emits a creepy vibe. It gets even creepier when the clock strikes midnight and he vanishes. The only traces left are his cape and a bloody stake. In no time at all he turns up dead with a whole in his chest - made by a wooden stake?
I have enjoyed every one of the mysteries in this delightful series. Charlene and her ghostly housemate, Jack, make a great team. The puzzle is full of the desired twists and turns with a awesome finish. Add a well drawn cast of supporting characters and the lovely setting of Salem with its fascinating history - this series earns my five stars every time.

Mrs. Morris and the Vampire by Traci Wilton is the fifth book in the paranormal cozy A Salem B&B Mystery series. Each book in the series holds it’s own mystery that is fully solved so all books can be read as a standalone or in any order if choosing to do so. There will be some character development that carries over book to book though for those that follow the series from the beginning.

The first book of the series introduced readers to Charlene Morris who after losing her husband had needed a fresh start in new surroundings so she decided to move from Chicago to New England. Charlene found a wonderful historic mansion in Salem and thought starting her own bed and breakfast in the touristy town would be the change she needed. What Charlene didn’t expect was to have her new B&B come with it’s own resident ghost.

Charlene’s first experience trying to help solve a murder came when she found that her resident ghost, Jack, had been murdered and needed help finding his killer. Now Charlene is faced with yet another murder to be solved when Charlene attends the annual Witch Ball at the Hawthorne Hotel with her bestie, Brandy Flint. Brandy is not happy with her daughter’s date, a man claiming to be a vampire, so when at midnight he vanishes in a poof leaving only a wooden stake in his wake Brandy isn’t exactly disappointed. However, when the vampire’s body washes up on shore with a hole in his heart Charlene knows she need to find the killer quickly.

The A Salem B&B Mystery series is another that I have followed from the first book and have come to know well. Being a fan of crossing genres in my reads I have really enjoyed the supernatural touch to this cozy series. However, this latest installment of the series seemed to leave me with a couple of questions when done. The book still had the characters that I’ve come to enjoy and a quirky setting that I enjoy of course but overall I’d rate this fifth book at three and half stars after liking some of the previous a bit more but I will definitely be back to continue!

I received an advance copy from the publisher via NetGalley.

In Book 5 of the Salem B and B Mystery series, we return to Salem, MA in time for Halloween. Charlene quickly finds herself amid a mystery when a show does not go right at the Halloween party. In this book, we get to continue seeing Charlene's relationships with both Jack and Sam, along with other community members. I enjoyed trying to solve the pieces of the puzzle as Charlene pieces them together, which I am usually far from right. Salem sounds so cool to visit and the descriptions of the setting are quite inviting! Cannot wait for the next adventure Charlene will go on!

Mrs. Morris and the Vampire is the fifth book in the Salem B&B Mystery series by Traci Wilton. Lol everyone of the books I read from this series is the best one I think so far. I love the setting of this amazing series, and the awesome cast of characters that we see in each of the succeeding books. After the Witch's Ball which Charlene is a judge this year, once again there is a murder, which she tends to go in search of the culprit. As with each of the previous books the authors write such an amazing story that you hate for the book to come to a end. I certainly would recommend this book to everyone.

I received an ARC from NetGalley and Kensington Publishing, all thoughts and opinions expressed here are my own.

Mrs. Morris and the Vampire is book #5 in the Salem B&B Mystery series by Traci Wilton.

It is Halloween and Charlene is a judge at the costume ball. Her friend Brandy’s daughter, Serenity, is very enthralled with Alaric, who claims to be a vampire. Alaric disappears just before they name the winners. He turns up dead and Charlene wants to help keep Serenity out of jail.

Murder, ghosts, witches, vampires, mystery - what more can you ask for? It kept me guessing to the end. I really enjoy this series.

Thank you to the author, Kensington Books, and NetGalley for the Advanced Reader Copy (ARC) copy of this book and I am voluntarily leaving an honest review.

This is the fifth book in A Salem B&B Mystery series. What better way to celebrate Halloween than a Witches Ball!
Charlene is attending the annual Halloween Witch Ball, and she is one of the judges for the costume contest.
Well, when a murder occurs at the ball, Charlene starts investigating. She just can't help it.
A vampire, witches, a resident ghost, a sexy detective and a wonderful charming Bed and Breakfast hostess. With enough twists and turns to keep you guessing.
This is my favorite book of the series so far.

Thank you NetGalley and Kensington Books for the opportunity to read this book.

This was a fun and spooky visit to Salem at Halloween time that started with a Halloween ball. Charlene knew her two witch friends were real, but how 'bout those self-professed vampires huh? Charlene had to juggle keeping Sam off her back for doing her usual snooping and keeping herself out of the killer's crosshairs.

We got to learn a little more about Brandy and her daughter Serenity, since Serenity was part of the focus of the story. Charlene and Brandy had a rocky start, and I still wouldn't call her exactly a friendly friend, but Brandy definitely came in handy at the end. Even Sam believed a dream she'd had (would've been pretty bad if he hadn't!). Meanwhile, I love how Jack was learning to do more and more things in his ghostly existence. He's really become quite the computer research wizard. If I was Charlene, I know I'd be so torn between the two men she's crazy about! Although sometimes I lean toward Jack just because he's so darn sweet! I'm always looking forward to the next in this awesome series!

I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC of this book provided by the publisher via NetGalley, and my opinions are my own.

A perfect introduction to the Halloween cozy season.. This is a fun intriguing cozy with fun charcters . Thank you to the publisher and to Net Galley. My review opinions are my own. This book has witches, vampires and lots of spooky Halloween time magical happenings to entice the reader.

This is the 5th book in the Salem B&B Mystery series by Traci Wilton . I have read the entire series and each book is delightful.

It’s Halloween time in Salem, Massachusetts and the decor is in full regalia. . Charlene is looking forward to the Witch Ball . She has been asked to be a judge for costume contest. When a vampire is found dead the next day Charlene is suspecting nefarious circumstances and investigates with the help of her ghost. This was such a fun read and perfect for Halloween. A well crafted sleuth, great charcters and plenty of paranormal happenings.

The 5th Book, in A Salem B&B Series, has succeeded in further feeding my addiction to the awesome characters and the mysterious goings-on in the town of Salem! My favorite B&B owner, Charlene, is attending the famous Witch's Ball where her friend, and witch extraordinare, Brandy let's the dislike for her daughter, Serenity's new boyfriend, who claims to be a real vampire, be known. Planning to announce the King and Queen of the ball at midnight, Charlene and the other attendee's are left in shock when Alaric, the vampire, announces his plans to show proof of his identity. When the ballroom goes dark and the doors are mysteriously locked the end results are different than what was expected! A missing vampire, a cloak and a bloody stake are all that is left in evidence. Was Alaric a victim of something sinister or was this the work of someone of flesh and blood? Will Charlene find herself in the middle of another big mystery ? This is one of my favorite series. I love the characters, even our resident ghost Jack, who keeps Charlene on her toes. This is a great series to read anytime but with the Halloween season coming up, I highly recommend this book! Authors Traci Hall and Patrice Wilton have written a series that has stolen my heart! I always look forward to see what they have Charlene getting into next!

‘Do you believe in vampires, Jack?
No. But I didn’t believe in ghosts either and look where that got me.’

This is the 5th book in the Salem B&B Mystery series by Traci Wilton and it’s by far my favorite.

It’s the second Halloween for Charlene at her B&B in Salem, Massachusetts that she shares with the resident ghost, Jack Strathmore. And what an exciting Halloween it is! Charlene is attending the Witch Ball with friends and guests of her B&B where she is also a judge for best costumes. Before the winners are announced at midnight, a self-proclaimed vampire disappears, leaving behind a cloak and bloody wooden stake. His body is found the next day washed up on shore and when a second murder occurs, Charlene finds herself in the middle of Detective Sam Holden’s investigation.

I love the setting and characters in this series. It’s like visiting old friends and making new ones in each book. All the twists and turns will keep you guessing until the end in this well written paranormal cozy.

Mrs. Morris and the Vampire by Traci Wilton
This is a ghoulishly delightful read just in time for the Halloween season. I think this is the best one so far. Don’t get me wrong, all of the “Mrs. Morris and….” books are fabulous. I just really enjoyed this one immensely.
All of your favorite characters are back, Charlene, Jack, Sam, Minnie and Avery along with a couple of ghosts, witches and vampires. Together, this makes for a wonderful time at the B and B. As usual, Charlene gets a little too involved in the murder and disappearance of a party goer who has everyone believing he is a real live vampire.
Wrap up in your favorite afghan with a cup of hot cocoa and prepare to get caught up in this great read. You won’t want to put it down. Enjoy!!

This is the latest installment in a series. I have not read the previous books in the series and must say I have some questions about relationships and previous happenings. I think it would be best to start at the beginning of the series. I love the setting and always enjoy a spooky mystery for Halloween.
Thank you to Kensington Books and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book.