I really enjoyed this first book of a new cozy series. Aleksandra visits her aunt and cousins in Bellamy Bay for the first time since being a child. Here’s where her mother died and her father refused to have anything more to do with them, so her homecoming is sweet as she’s showered with love and affection from her family. Newly fired, Alex goes to work in their family shop where they make special soaps, teas and remedies for the townspeople who flock to their store, until her aunt is accused of murdering a customer and old enemy. Knowing her aunt couldn’t have done it, despite having a bad temper, Alex sets out to prove her innocence. Along the way she rediscovers a friend she happily played with as a child, Dylan, whom she’s very attracted to, as well as new detective Jack. And she finds out she’s a witch, along with the rest of her family, but her powers are not easily controlled.
A good mystery, a hard to spot the murderer, great characters, and a set up for future books in this series that should be as interesting. . I’m already looking forward to the next.

The power of family drives this engaging introduction to Bellamy Bay with all it's twists and turns long the way to solving the mystery. Looking forward to reading more in this series.