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Secrets of the Frostbound Cottage
2025
Beatrix thought she’d left magic behind – until it came knocking on her door.
Being a private investigator wasn’t supposed to be complicated. I expected cheating spouses and missing pets like BonBon, a kidnapped ‘pure-bred Schnoodle’ with a ruby-studded collar. What I didn’t expect was a desperate elf on my doorstep, begging for help to find her missing parents. Nor did I think that my search would drag me back into the magical world I’d tried so hard to leave behind.
I’m Beatrix Stonehaven, empath, martial artist and a magical dud in a long line of exceptional witches. But when a routine case reveals a demon lurking in the shadows, it’s clear that even my mediocre magic might not be enough. Between tracking the elf’s missing loved ones, dodging the secrets of my past and dealing with a stray pup who may be smarter than I am, I’ve got my hands full.
With a knack for finding trouble and a lifetime of kicking butt, I’m diving headfirst into a tangled web of magic, mystery and mayhem because ‘simple’ cases don’t exist in my line of work – and the stakes are always higher than they seem.
Perfect for fans of strong heroines, adorable animal sidekicks and heart-racing urban fantasy, Secrets of the Frostbound Cottage is a whirlwind of action, charm and supernatural surprises. Each book has a self-contained mystery, plenty of humour, and a slow-burn fade-to-black romance to swoon over.

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Secrets of the Forgotten Heir
2025
PI by day, reluctant witch by necessity—Beatrix has a case to crack and a legacy to reclaim.
I walked away from my magic, my past, and the home I was born to protect. For the last decade, I’ve been scraping by as a PI in the non-magical world, solving human problems and ignoring the legacy that should have been mine. My magic is barely worth mentioning—unless you count my menial ability to sense emotions, which is about as useful as a chocolate teapot.
But then my oldest friend breaks into my flat with a desperate plea and I’m suddenly heading back to Witchlight Cove—a hidden magical town on the British coast I swore I’d never see again.
The Eternal Flame, an enigmatic magic that protects the town, has vanished. A ruthless property developer is circling my family home like a vulture. And a poisoning at the village fête proves there’s something far worse lurking in the shadows. If I don’t figure out what’s going on, I’ll lose everything—not just my inheritance, but the only people I’ve ever called family.
With my fiercely loyal retriever by my side, a murder to solve, and a smug, insufferably attractive rival getting under my skin, Witchlight Cove is about to test me in ways I never imagined.
Some legacies can’t be escaped. Some flames refuse to die.
Perfect for fans of strong heroines, lovable animal sidekicks, and heart-racing urban fantasy, Secrets of the Forgotten Heir delivers action, charm, and supernatural surprises. With stand-alone mysteries, sharp humour, and a swoon-worthy slow-burn romance spanning the series, it’s an unmissable treat.
Witchlight Magical Mystery
Secrets of the Frostbound Cottage - a prequel story
Secrets of the Forgotten Heir - Book 1
Secrets of the Deadly Nightshades - Book 2
Secrets of the Eternal Flame - Book 3

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Secrets of the Deadly Nightshades
2025
Witchlight where the coffee’s strong, the magic’s unpredictable, and the bodies keep piling up.
Witchlight Cove was meant to be a fresh start. Instead, I’ve stumbled upon a long-lost grandfather and discovered that my best friend has been keeping a huge secret. As if that weren’t enough, the Eternal Flame – the town’s most important magical artefact and the very one I’m supposed to be guarding – has vanished.
And now a body has turned up, complete with vampire bite marks.
I’d love to say I’ve got everything under control, but I’m barely keeping my life together. My magic is wonky at best, my retriever is more sensible than I am, and Fraser Banks, the town’s dangerously attractive selkie, keeps showing up at the worst possible moments. He seems determined to save me, which is completely unnecessary because I do not need a saviour. Even if having one might be nice.
Meanwhile, a secret guild of assassins, a coven of questionable witches and a murder suspect who might actually be innocent are all vying for my attention.
The deeper I dig, the more I realise this town’s secrets weren’t meant to be uncovered.
Perfect for fans of strong heroines, lovable animal sidekicks, and heart-racing urban fantasy, Secrets of the Forgotten Heir delivers action, charm, and supernatural surprises. With stand-alone mysteries, sharp humour, and a swoon-worthy slow-burn romance spanning the series, it’s an unmissable treat.
Witchlight Magical Mystery Series:
Secrets of the Frostbound Cottage - a prequel story
Secrets of the Forgotten Heir - Book 1
Secrets of the Deadly Nightshades - Book 2
Secrets of the Eternal Flame - Book 3
Authors

Ella Stone
Author · 13 books
I am an author of Urban Fantasy and Paranormal Fiction. I'm passionate about my family, reading, writing and cats. The order of which can change on a day to day basis.
