Witches of Castle Clair
A magical journey from a North Yorkshire market town to the heart of Arthurian legend
My sixth series begins as a charming small-town witchy romance, before unfolding into an epic contemporary fantasy, with time-travel, a twist on Arthurian legend, and ancient Celtic mythology. Perfect for fans of TJ Green and Deborah Harkness.
The series is set in a fictional version of Knaresborough in North Yorkshire, with guest appearances from Glastonbury, Ireland, Cornwall and the Scottish Highlands!
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The Witches of Castle Clair books feature the magical St Clairs, who live in Castle Clair in North Yorkshire – a quirky little market town which is hiding more than its fair share of secrets. The St Clair siblings and their cousins come from a highly-esteemed magical background with an incredible family legacy, but that doesn’t protect them from trouble. In fact, mayhem seems to follow them around, much to the annoyance of the High Council of Witches.
Perfect for fans of TJ Green, A Discovery of Witches, and British and Irish folklore, this six-book series begins as a charming, small-town witchy romance before unfolding into an epic contemporary fantasy, with a puzzle-box time loop, a twist on Arthurian legend, and ancient Celtic mythology.
Written in British English, these books are packed with non-spicy romance, humour, magic and mystery! They take the reader on a journey through myths and legends of the British Isles, and into the Otherworld, where nothing is as it seems. These books should be read in order for your best reading experience. Books 1-3 are available in one volume as The Witches of Castle Clair: Books 1-3.
COMPLETED SERIES
Book 1 ~ Belle, Book and Candle
Do you believe in magic?
Sky St Clair doesn’t, and growing up in Castle Clair, a small town renowned for its mystical past and magical legends, she never felt she belonged. Sky got away from Castle Clair as soon as she could, but when a run of bad luck leaves her homeless and jobless, she has little choice but to accept her sister Star’s invitation to return home for the festive season. When Star has an accident, Sky finds herself running the family’s magical supplies shop. Wands, crystals, pendulums … really? It’s a tough job when she doesn’t believe in the products she’s selling, but how can she? Magic isn’t real, no matter what her deluded siblings think.
Jethro Richmond doesn’t believe in magic either. In fact, he doesn’t believe in anything much anymore, which is proving to be a bit of a problem for a writer of fantasy novels. With a self-constructed wall around his heart as high as Clair Tower, and his dreams as ruined as the town’s ancient castle, he’s lost all hope of repairing his tattered career. The last thing he needs is to get involved with a family like the St Clairs, and no matter what a certain little black cat seems to want Jethro has no intention of spending any time with Sky or her unusual sisters.
But this is a strange little town and, as the residents prepare to celebrate Christmas, Sky and Jethro might just discover that in Castle Clair, anything is possible. Even magic.
Book 2 ~ My Favourite Witch
It hasn’t been an easy time for Star St Clair. Her father has heaped disgrace on the family, and the man she loves rejected her when he discovered the truth about her powers. But Star is a proud St Clair, and neither her father, nor Benedict Greenwood, will be forgiven.
But things are about to change for Star. Not only is her errant father back in town, along with his new fiancée, but her ex has arrived home with a new girlfriend in tow. Maths teacher Elsie is everything Benedict seems to want – bright, steady, normal. How can Star possibly compete with her? Not that she intends to, of course. She is a St Clair, after all, and Benedict won’t get a second chance. Benedict is an anxious man. Bad enough to discover your girlfriend is, in fact, a witch, but running out on her was probably a big mistake. Who knows what she’s plotting in revenge? Taking Elsie home to meet his grandmother is a test of nerve, and Star’s behaviour doesn’t exactly bring him peace of mind. Just what is she up to? After all, everyone knows witches can’t be trusted.
But events are about to unfold that will challenge both Star and Benedict, and everything they believe to be true. In an attic room in North Yorkshire and a village hall in Ireland, unpalatable truths must be told, secrets must unfold, and life-changing decisions must be made.
Is forgiveness truly impossible? Is magic really so threatening? And can a solution be reached before time, patience, and all hope runs out?
A story of pride, prejudice, and a whole lot of magic …
Book 3 ~ To Catch a Witch
Return to Castle Clair for the gripping third chapter of the St Clair story.
While Sky is adjusting to a new reality and Star is preoccupied with her new life, the whispers of a 17th-century family prophecy are about to wake up ancient forces…
It’s three hundred and fifty years since the famous witch’s leap happened in the North Yorkshire town. Riverside Walk is swarming with eager tourists, wanting to pay tribute to the legendary Blaise St Clair. It’s also Christmas Eve, and the family has gathered to celebrate an eventful year, and to look forward to even better times ahead.
But a shock event changes everything, bringing a whole lot of trouble to the door of Castle Lodge.
For something big is happening in Castle Clair. Strangers are arriving, a prophecy is unfolding, a mystery is deepening, and a reckoning is coming.
The past is colliding with the present, and the future is in jeopardy. No wonder the High Council of Witches is alarmed enough to take drastic action - despite the objections of the St Clairs.
Will the witches have enough strength and courage to see them through?
Or is this the end of the world as they know it?
Book 4 ~ Will of the Witch
There’s no such thing as coincidence…
The St Clair sisters, Keely, Harley, and Romy are mysteriously invited to an island off the Cornish coast as guests of Meri Kittow – an old lady they’ve never met. Upon arrival, they discover they’re not the only guests when they meet the Castle Clair family members they never knew existed, who have also been summoned. So has Zephyr Ambrose, leader of the High Council of Witches, who couldn’t be more dismayed to find himself on a boat with a whole bunch of St Clairs.
Before long it becomes clear that, though they may not know anything about their hostess, she knows a surprising amount about them. Intrigue turns to alarm when the witches discover they’re unable to leave the island. Then three new guests arrive and one of them has worrying news.
The mystery is growing, the clock is ticking, and with the supply of food rapidly running out it’s every witch for herself. When Keely makes an alarming discovery on the island it changes everything. The St Clairs need to figure out what’s going on before they all turn feral.
Just who is Meri Kittow? And what exactly does she want from the St Clairs?
Book 5 ~ His Lawful Wedded Witch
Divided they fall…
As the St Clairs reel from recent shocking events, they receive an invitation to the grand home of the esteemed O’Brien family in Ballydraiocht. Since the invitation is obviously more of a command, it seems they have little choice but to accept.
Arriving in Ireland, Harley is shocked to bump into Killian Ryan, the man who broke her heart in the spring. Even though she’s still attracted to him, she vows to keep her distance.
But with all attention on Lowen Ericson, her twin sister’s boyfriend, Harley finds herself drawn once again to the charming Irishman, even though it soon becomes clear their relationship can go nowhere. Not only is her own family opposed to the match, but Killian’s people have no intention of allowing him to be with a witch.
With the two families arguing, tensions rising in the magical community, and danger growing daily, Killian and Harley realise that soon they may be forced to take sides.
But with such high stakes and so many obstacles to overcome, can true love really find a way?
Book 6 ~ Destiny of the Witch
United they Stand…
The magical world is stunned by recent events, and the community is in turmoil. Fear is growing, and the witches are looking to Lowen for answers and reassurance. But with the necessary proof of his identity still missing, how can he give them what they need?
Someone has betrayed them all, and a heavy price has been paid by a much-loved and well-respected witch. The St Clairs need to find out who is behind the betrayal, and what they must do about it.
A desperate search in Whitby yields astonishing results, and as one revelation follows another, Romy realises she can’t put off telling John the truth any longer. But how will he cope with what she has to say to him?
With the Winter Solstice fast approaching, Lowen’s on a mission, Aidan is determined to do his duty, and Killian and Harley have big decisions to make.
Things are reaching crisis point in Castle Clair, and it seems the unthinkable is about to happen as Lyrica’s prophecy is proved correct.
One will become three, three will become two, two will become three…
The high-stakes, time-crossing finale to the series!
Witches of Castle Clair books 1-3 also available as a Kindle collection
