--- product_id: 4390228 title: "Charms and Chocolate Chips: A Magical Bakery Mystery" price: "€ 22.58" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/4390228-charms-and-chocolate-chips-a-magical-bakery-mystery store_origin: GR region: Greece --- # Charms and Chocolate Chips: A Magical Bakery Mystery **Price:** € 22.58 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Charms and Chocolate Chips: A Magical Bakery Mystery - **How much does it cost?** € 22.58 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/4390228-charms-and-chocolate-chips-a-magical-bakery-mystery) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description A HALF-BAKED HEX Between brewing magically spiced treats at Honeybee Bakery and volunteering with a local conservation group, Katie Lightfoot barely has time to see her firefighter boyfriend, Declan McCarthy, much less delve further into her destiny as a witch. But avoiding her fate won’t be as easy as whipping up a new recipe—especially when Katie finds herself once again mixed up in murder. When a fellow volunteer for the conservation group is found dead, Katie’s mystical senses tell her that there’s more to the death than meets the eye. Her suspicions are confirmed when members of her coven are targeted next. Katie will have to embrace her powers quickly...or she may find herself chewed up and spit out by some serious black magic. Review: A great Magical series. - I have found I really enjoy cozy mysteries, especially when cats or witches are involved. This one is somewhat different in that the focus is based in a bakery that the main character, Katie, owns and operates with her aunt and uncle. Katie's familiar is a dog, but the other members of their magickal group have all kinds of familiars, which I think is fun. Poor Katie really is not thrilled to keep finding dead bodies from time to time in her new home town, but is slowly coming to terms with the fact that it is part of her destiny in a way. I find her character to be appealing and relatable. There is enough going on in her life other than a murder mystery to be interesting and at times even captivating. The magick and celebrations are very realistic based on Wiccan beliefs, but of course with literary license as needed for the story. I find that very refreshing. I am so tired of the skewed and downright misrepresentations of what Wicca is all about, that a book like this is most welcome. Add to that it is well written and just plain fun, and you have a winner. Review: Another great Magical Bakery Mystery - Note: I chose the immersion reading deal (Kindle version + audio narration.) I greatly recommend it! Synced perfectly between reading on my Kindle and listening on my iPhone. Review Charms and Chocolate Chips is the third book in the Magical Bakery Mystery series. It has some of the common elements found in contemporary cozy mysteries: 1. The detective is an amateur who does her sleuthing on the side. 2. The detective has a dream job in a creative field. In this case she is part owner of an adorable bakery. I think this is a bit of wish fulfillment for readers. We all love the idea of making a living doing what we love, but let’s face it, running a small business is a tough gig. Most of us would rather dream about it than do it. 3. While romance is definitely relegated to subplot there is a romantic triangle and I’ve noticed this in a number of other recent cozies. 4. As in most culinary mysteries, recipes are included! I am not a baker but would definitely be willing to taste test. In genre fiction, the format is pretty much a given. But what the author can do within the format is what matters. Cates has woven a delightful story over hers. This is what makes the Magical Bakery Mysteries stand out from similar cozy mysteries: 1. There is a story arc that covers all the novels. Although you could read each as a stand alone, it is better to follow the story starting at the beginning. In the first book Katie discovers that she is a witch and that magic is real. She also finds out that she’s a catalyst. In the second book she discovers that she is a light witch, a powerful sort of witch that can only do white magic. In Charms and Chocolate Chips Katie tries to figure out what it means to be a light witch and what distinguishes white magic from black. She volunteers at Georgia Wild, a conservation organization, to avoid dealing with the whole “light witch” issue but discovers that she cannot escape her destiny when a murder occurs there. 2. Cozy mysteries often allow the reader to learn about things like baking, needlework or home renovation while enjoying the mystery. In the Magic Bakery Mysteries the reader learns about magic. This is a bit different from learning about antiques or cake decorating, but Cates has done a good job of it. I suspect that she, like Katie and her coven is wiccan, but I don’t know that for sure. While following Katie on her adventures the readers can learn about hedgewitchery, or the use of plants in magic. Katie and her aunt use their magic to enhance their baked goods with what they feel their customers need. Other witches in the coven practice other types of magic including voodoo and color magic. 3. Pets are another common feature of cozy mysteries and part of the reason I love cozies. But the pets in the Magical Bakery Mystery are more than furry companions. They are also familiars, or magical helpers. While the animals are not anthropomorphized in any way, they definitely have their own personalities and you can see how each one matches their owner. 4. The books are well written, lighthearted and charming. The characters are three dimensional and very likable. The common locations in the books, mainly the Honeybee Bakery and Katie’s house, are indeed cozy and places readers like to imagine themselves in. In contrast the murders that occur are dark and disturbing and the mysteries are challenging puzzles. This may seem like a given but there are novels out there that get by on strong narrative drive rather than a well developed, well written story. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #933,754 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #2,231 in Witch & Wizard Mysteries #2,757 in Cozy Culinary Mysteries #9,081 in Women Sleuths (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 716 Reviews | ## Images ![Charms and Chocolate Chips: A Magical Bakery Mystery - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71iwrphuMCL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A great Magical series. *by M***N on January 4, 2015* I have found I really enjoy cozy mysteries, especially when cats or witches are involved. This one is somewhat different in that the focus is based in a bakery that the main character, Katie, owns and operates with her aunt and uncle. Katie's familiar is a dog, but the other members of their magickal group have all kinds of familiars, which I think is fun. Poor Katie really is not thrilled to keep finding dead bodies from time to time in her new home town, but is slowly coming to terms with the fact that it is part of her destiny in a way. I find her character to be appealing and relatable. There is enough going on in her life other than a murder mystery to be interesting and at times even captivating. The magick and celebrations are very realistic based on Wiccan beliefs, but of course with literary license as needed for the story. I find that very refreshing. I am so tired of the skewed and downright misrepresentations of what Wicca is all about, that a book like this is most welcome. Add to that it is well written and just plain fun, and you have a winner. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Another great Magical Bakery Mystery *by L***N on March 13, 2014* Note: I chose the immersion reading deal (Kindle version + audio narration.) I greatly recommend it! Synced perfectly between reading on my Kindle and listening on my iPhone. Review Charms and Chocolate Chips is the third book in the Magical Bakery Mystery series. It has some of the common elements found in contemporary cozy mysteries: 1. The detective is an amateur who does her sleuthing on the side. 2. The detective has a dream job in a creative field. In this case she is part owner of an adorable bakery. I think this is a bit of wish fulfillment for readers. We all love the idea of making a living doing what we love, but let’s face it, running a small business is a tough gig. Most of us would rather dream about it than do it. 3. While romance is definitely relegated to subplot there is a romantic triangle and I’ve noticed this in a number of other recent cozies. 4. As in most culinary mysteries, recipes are included! I am not a baker but would definitely be willing to taste test. In genre fiction, the format is pretty much a given. But what the author can do within the format is what matters. Cates has woven a delightful story over hers. This is what makes the Magical Bakery Mysteries stand out from similar cozy mysteries: 1. There is a story arc that covers all the novels. Although you could read each as a stand alone, it is better to follow the story starting at the beginning. In the first book Katie discovers that she is a witch and that magic is real. She also finds out that she’s a catalyst. In the second book she discovers that she is a light witch, a powerful sort of witch that can only do white magic. In Charms and Chocolate Chips Katie tries to figure out what it means to be a light witch and what distinguishes white magic from black. She volunteers at Georgia Wild, a conservation organization, to avoid dealing with the whole “light witch” issue but discovers that she cannot escape her destiny when a murder occurs there. 2. Cozy mysteries often allow the reader to learn about things like baking, needlework or home renovation while enjoying the mystery. In the Magic Bakery Mysteries the reader learns about magic. This is a bit different from learning about antiques or cake decorating, but Cates has done a good job of it. I suspect that she, like Katie and her coven is wiccan, but I don’t know that for sure. While following Katie on her adventures the readers can learn about hedgewitchery, or the use of plants in magic. Katie and her aunt use their magic to enhance their baked goods with what they feel their customers need. Other witches in the coven practice other types of magic including voodoo and color magic. 3. Pets are another common feature of cozy mysteries and part of the reason I love cozies. But the pets in the Magical Bakery Mystery are more than furry companions. They are also familiars, or magical helpers. While the animals are not anthropomorphized in any way, they definitely have their own personalities and you can see how each one matches their owner. 4. The books are well written, lighthearted and charming. The characters are three dimensional and very likable. The common locations in the books, mainly the Honeybee Bakery and Katie’s house, are indeed cozy and places readers like to imagine themselves in. In contrast the murders that occur are dark and disturbing and the mysteries are challenging puzzles. This may seem like a given but there are novels out there that get by on strong narrative drive rather than a well developed, well written story. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ very enjoyable *by D***E on November 16, 2013* Fans of Katie Lightfoot will enjoy this latest adventure where the action is fast-paced and the mystery will have you rooting for Katie and her friends as they try to thwart out evil amongst their community. The whimsicality in this lighthearted drama is both entertaining and appealing as the story captivated me from beginning to end. It was fun seeing the old gang and I was pleased with the character development of Katie and her friends. A visitor from Katie’s past added a surprise and welcome element to this delightfully charming tale. Boasting good conversations, a great cast of characters and a comfortable atmosphere, the author did a good job in delivering a well-written whodunit in this endearing series. I look forward to the next book with Katie and her circle of friends. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.gr/products/4390228-charms-and-chocolate-chips-a-magical-bakery-mystery](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/4390228-charms-and-chocolate-chips-a-magical-bakery-mystery) --- *Product available on Desertcart Greece* *Store origin: GR* *Last updated: 2026-06-02*