Following the spellbinding prequel novella “Secrets of the Frostbound Cottage“, authors Heather G. Harris and Ella Stone have officially launched the first full-length novel in their collaborative urban fantasy series, the Witchlight Magical Mysteries, with the release of “Secrets of the Forgotten Heir”. This marks a pivotal step in the series collection, which blends magical intrigue, mystery, and slow-burn romance with witty storytelling and a heroine you can’t help but root for.
This article may include affiliate links. Click here to read our full Affiliate Disclosure. If you make a purchase through one of these links, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.
“Secrets of the Forgotten Heir” was officially published on April 3, 2025, and is available across multiple formats including e-book, paperback, and hardback. While Amazon lists the hardback and paperback editions as having released early on March 21, 2025, the Kindle edition landed just weeks later on its scheduled date. Published by Hellhound Press Limited, the hardback version spans 323 pages, while the paperback edition extends to 395.
The book introduces readers to Beatrix, a down-on-her-luck private investigator who once walked away from her magical heritage. Living a low-key life in the non-magical world, her only connection to the supernatural is her limited ability to sense emotions—an ability she describes as about “as useful as a chocolate teapot.” But when her oldest friend reappears with a desperate plea, Beatrix is dragged back to Witchlight Cove, the magical coastal town she never planned to return to.
Blending cosy mystery vibes with urban fantasy flair, “Secrets of the Forgotten Heir” whisks readers into a world where secrets simmer beneath the surface and danger hides in plain sight. Heather G. Harris and Ella Stone craft a rich, whimsical atmosphere in Witchlight Cove, where the line between the ordinary and the magical is deliciously thin. With a dash of dry wit, an irresistibly loyal canine companion, and just the right amount of romantic tension, this is a book that invites you to settle in—and then keeps you on your toes.
PI by day, reluctant witch by necessity—Beatrix has a case to crack and a legacy to reclaim.
Book Blurb of “Secrets of the Forgotten Heir” by Heather G. Harris and Ella Stone
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.
Building on this enchanting foundation, the series is set to continue with “Secrets of the Deadly Nightshades” (Book 2) and “Secrets of the Eternal Flame” (Book 3). Each instalment promises more magical mayhem, stand-alone mysteries, and character-driven moments as Beatrix’s journey unfolds across the Witchlight Magical Mysteries universe—with plenty of twists, heart, and humour along the way.
For those who haven’t yet dipped their toes into the series, the prequel novella “Secrets of the Frostbound Cottage” (also available in e-book and paperback) is the perfect place to start, offering a glimpse into the enchanting world of Witchlight Cove and the formidable characters who inhabit it.
Urban fantasy fans with a taste for strong female leads, charming animal companions, and a dose of paranormal crime-solving will find “Secrets of the Forgotten Heir” an unmissable new read.