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Witch in the Woods #23
Deadly Arrow
A 40-year-old Witch with a New Career
A Gargoyle Sheriff Raising a Teenaged Daughter
And an Enchanted Island Full of Secrets
It's Valentine's Day on Enchanted Island, and Shayla, Needles, and Serena are in charge of the Newlyweds party. The evening gets off to a rocky start with some of the attendees...and when one of the partygoers ends up with an enchanted Cupid's arrow through their heart, Shayla, Needles, and Alex must work together to solve the latest mystery. Between narrowing down suspects, attending a bridesmaid fitting, and helping the family prepare for Valentine's Day, Shayla and the gang are working hard to find and capture a heartless killer.
A Gargoyle Sheriff Raising a Teenaged Daughter
And an Enchanted Island Full of Secrets
It's Valentine's Day on Enchanted Island, and Shayla, Needles, and Serena are in charge of the Newlyweds party. The evening gets off to a rocky start with some of the attendees...and when one of the partygoers ends up with an enchanted Cupid's arrow through their heart, Shayla, Needles, and Alex must work together to solve the latest mystery. Between narrowing down suspects, attending a bridesmaid fitting, and helping the family prepare for Valentine's Day, Shayla and the gang are working hard to find and capture a heartless killer.
- GenresParanormal
169 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 23, 2024
396 people are currently reading
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About the author
Jenna St. James
124Ìýbooks257ÌýfollowersJenna writes in the genre of traditional cozy, paranormal cozy, and romantic comedy. Her humorous characters and stories revolve around over-the-top family members, creative murders, and there's always a positive element of the military in her stories. Jenna currently lives in Missouri with her fiancé, step-daughter, Nova Scotia duck tolling retriever dog, Brownie, and her tuxedo-cat, Whiskey. She is a former court reporter turned educator turned full-time writer. She has a Master’s degree in Special Education and an Education Specialist degree in Curriculum and Instruction. She also spent twelve years in full-time ministry.
When she’s not writing, Jenna likes to attend beer and wine tastings, go antiquing, visit craft festivals, and spend time with her family and friends. You can friend request her on Facebook at or catch her on Instagram at . Check out her website at . Don’t forget to sign up for the newsletter so you can keep up with the latest releases!
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January 9, 2024
Deadly Arrow is the 23rd book in the Witch in the Woods series by Jenna St. James.
This series is SO good! It's Valentines Day and Shayla is in charge of organizing a Valentine Party.
Unfortunately, murder is a foot and someone at the party is struck down and Shayla and her hubby Sherif Alex Stone investigate.
This mystery was so good with no shortage of suspects.
I love Enchanted Island and all the different paranormals.
Such great characters and a mystery that kept me guessing.
Highly recommend!
This series is SO good! It's Valentines Day and Shayla is in charge of organizing a Valentine Party.
Unfortunately, murder is a foot and someone at the party is struck down and Shayla and her hubby Sherif Alex Stone investigate.
This mystery was so good with no shortage of suspects.
I love Enchanted Island and all the different paranormals.
Such great characters and a mystery that kept me guessing.
Highly recommend!
July 15, 2024
Deadly Arrow is a great part of the series,
I love reading these books because it feels like I'm back in town and catching up with my friends!
Also meeting new characters is always interesting and unexpected.
Deadly Arrow is great like the rest of A Witch In The Woods books, but they never get stale and it seems there's always something new.
I think it is great that whether you've read all the books in the series before this one or this is the first one you picked up you know what's going on and who all the players are.
The mystery of this book keeps you guessing, and I was on my toes until the very end even though I was positive I had it figured out (spoiler; I did not).
Even through the suspects were all horrible people they were extremely interesting characters, and they really sold the story for me
I love reading these books because it feels like I'm back in town and catching up with my friends!
Also meeting new characters is always interesting and unexpected.
Deadly Arrow is great like the rest of A Witch In The Woods books, but they never get stale and it seems there's always something new.
I think it is great that whether you've read all the books in the series before this one or this is the first one you picked up you know what's going on and who all the players are.
The mystery of this book keeps you guessing, and I was on my toes until the very end even though I was positive I had it figured out (spoiler; I did not).
Even through the suspects were all horrible people they were extremely interesting characters, and they really sold the story for me
January 1, 2024
It seems Shayla and Alex can’t enjoy a night out without a murder interrupting them. A Valentine’s party for newlyweds ends abruptly when Cupid’s arrow kills a guest. Did the killer miss their target and kill the wrong person or is the dead person the intended target? That question doubles the suspects. And there are plenty of suspects. Another fun adventure and Needles is again in top form with quite a few people who might feel his quills. Lovely magical descriptions throughout, especially the bridesmaids� dresses for Tamara’s upcoming wedding. Jenna St James always finds a way to make the new characters even more unique and interesting. While this is book 23 in the series, the series has never slowed down or become dull. Always exciting right till the end. Looking forward to the next adventure.
January 31, 2024
Good
When the glamoured Cupid at Shayla’s Valentine’s Day Dinner party shoots one of the guests dead with a spelled arrow, Shayla and Alex investigate his death to see who might have killed him.
Another fast paced read in this enjoyably quirky series- the usual suspects are around, and of course Needles is busy threatening pretty much anyone he can! There’s a bit of a twist to the mystery, which just makes it more fun.
This is the 23rd book in the series, and while the mystery is a standalone, it’s set in a world where the places and characters are well established- so ideally read the series in order simply so you’ll know who people are! They’re all quick reads, and fun ones- perfect for when you need a quick, escapist read.
When the glamoured Cupid at Shayla’s Valentine’s Day Dinner party shoots one of the guests dead with a spelled arrow, Shayla and Alex investigate his death to see who might have killed him.
Another fast paced read in this enjoyably quirky series- the usual suspects are around, and of course Needles is busy threatening pretty much anyone he can! There’s a bit of a twist to the mystery, which just makes it more fun.
This is the 23rd book in the series, and while the mystery is a standalone, it’s set in a world where the places and characters are well established- so ideally read the series in order simply so you’ll know who people are! They’re all quick reads, and fun ones- perfect for when you need a quick, escapist read.
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January 22, 2024As always a visit to the magic island of the home of Shayla, there is magic, murder and very interesting colorful characters..Organizing a friend in Shaylas circle has her dab smack in the middle of a murder. There are so many suspects, oddly, all very much a part of one of two churches in town. Attempting to give her friend everything she wants for her wedding seems impossible to set up. Now with a murder and never ending crash of request from the couple, will Shayla not only solve the murder, but, get her girlfriend married? Right down to the finish line, it looks doubtful.
January 25, 2024
Wonderful
This book was so good I read it in one evening. Love the people, the town, the mystery. The types of paranormals are very creative and the mystery was intricate�.I really enjoyed this book.
This book was so good I read it in one evening. Love the people, the town, the mystery. The types of paranormals are very creative and the mystery was intricate�.I really enjoyed this book.
January 25, 2024
Another murder...
It's Valentine's Day and Shayla and Serena are in charge of throwing a party for Newlyweds. But what prominent doctor is accidentally killed by a spelled arrow, Shayla, Needles, and Alex need to figure out who did it and why?
A cute story!
It's Valentine's Day and Shayla and Serena are in charge of throwing a party for Newlyweds. But what prominent doctor is accidentally killed by a spelled arrow, Shayla, Needles, and Alex need to figure out who did it and why?
A cute story!
January 27, 2024
Deadly Arrow by Jenna St. James may be #23 in the Witch in the Woods series, it continues to be a non-stop adventure on Enchanted Island. Murders, twists and turns within this well paced story kept me turning the pages. I love visiting Enchanted Island and catching up with the residents.
January 28, 2024
Another Great One!!!
Jenna St James has delivered yet again another wonderful mystery to be solved by Shayla and the Gang! Did the Baby Cupid really commit the murder?? You must read to find out!
Jenna St James has delivered yet again another wonderful mystery to be solved by Shayla and the Gang! Did the Baby Cupid really commit the murder?? You must read to find out!
April 16, 2024
Fun cozy who dunt 't with side of comedy
Fun series good mystery that combines some comedy a pinch of romance and some supernatural with great strong characters that aren't cookie cutter ones in different series she writes .
Fun series good mystery that combines some comedy a pinch of romance and some supernatural with great strong characters that aren't cookie cutter ones in different series she writes .
November 13, 2024
Deadly Arrow
As always StJames books are excellent. Wish this author and others could write faster. I know you’re g as fans as you can but when these books are my main source of entertainment here I am
As always StJames books are excellent. Wish this author and others could write faster. I know you’re g as fans as you can but when these books are my main source of entertainment here I am
April 26, 2025
Another great read.
I am so enjoying reading this series. It’s amazing to me how the author comes up with so many new characters and different crimes. It’s amazing to will be hard to finish this series. I spend a good part of my day reading.
I am so enjoying reading this series. It’s amazing to me how the author comes up with so many new characters and different crimes. It’s amazing to will be hard to finish this series. I spend a good part of my day reading.
December 31, 2023
This is such a great series and I really like this book!!! It's a great read!!
January 27, 2024
Absolutely fantastic, unexpected ending! More characters are introduced and the main characters continue to be incredibly written! Outstanding job Jenna St. James!!!
January 29, 2024
Great book
This is another great book in the Witch in the Woods series by Jenna St James. I can't wait for the next book.
This is another great book in the Witch in the Woods series by Jenna St James. I can't wait for the next book.
February 17, 2024
LOVE the series!!
I love this series. The characters are real and work well together. Needles is just awesome. Shayla and Alex are a great team. Can't wait to read the next one!!!!
I love this series. The characters are real and work well together. Needles is just awesome. Shayla and Alex are a great team. Can't wait to read the next one!!!!
February 25, 2024
Delightful
Wonderful cozy mystery! Fun and easy to read. Engaging from the first chapter. Valentine's Day fun with glitter and a murder.
Wonderful cozy mystery! Fun and easy to read. Engaging from the first chapter. Valentine's Day fun with glitter and a murder.
April 24, 2024
arrow
I really enjoy this series. Jenna can really write crazy people. The characters and storyline are great. I’ll be watching for the next book
I really enjoy this series. Jenna can really write crazy people. The characters and storyline are great. I’ll be watching for the next book
June 8, 2024
Entertaining and engaging
June 22, 2024
Totally enjoyed it! This is a well written and has well developed characters. The story is catching and with the strong characters makes for a very enjoyable read. Great Reading Everyone!
November 6, 2024
This was a really good one with Shayla, Alex, Needles and the gang. I am so glad I found this author!!!
December 8, 2024
Consistently strong series with relatable characters. A quick, easy read.
January 18, 2025
jealous wraith
Great book enjoyed reading every page it had me with who was the killer. Can’t wait for the next one
Great book enjoyed reading every page it had me with who was the killer. Can’t wait for the next one
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