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Midlife in Mosswood
Series · 15
books · 2020-2024

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New Witch on the Block

2020

She thought she was running away from her past, not catching up with it. Rosemary Bell just wants to live a quiet, happy life and raise her daughter as far away from her toxic ex-husband as she can get. But when they move into a decrepit cottage in the woods of Mosswood, Georgia, Rosie realises her life will never be simple. A gang of meddling neighborhood do-gooders want to run her out of town. The vicious laundromat machines keep eating her spare change. Not to mention her buff Irish stalker who insists that he’s a Witch King and that it’s her royal destiny to be his Queen. And to top it all off, strange things keep happening around Rosie when she least expects it... She could deal with it all, but her ex won’t rest until he tracks her down. When her ability to protect her daughter is threatened, Rosie shows them all that nobody messes with the new witch on the block. Practical Magic meets Bridget Jones’ Diary in this fun, heart-warming short novel about starting over, putting family first, and finding love when you least expect it. ——- Readers are saying: My goodness was it fun! Interesting and unique characters. ★★★★★ Funny with a good amount of romance. ★★★★★ A fun beginning to what promises to be an entertaining new series. ★★★★★
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#2

Jealousy's a Witch

2020

She thought that her life couldn’t get any stranger. Boy, was she wrong. Rosemary Bell’s ex-husband is now a turtle, she’s suddenly witch royalty, her daughter Maggie's new best friend is an imaginary kangaroo hopping around the forests of Mosswood, Georgia, and her Witch King, Declan, isn’t making her life or her couch’s throw pillows any cushier. Just as she’s starting to fall for Declan, a shocking confession leaves her reeling and Rosie wonders whether she is really meant to be the queen of anything. When a sexy bombshell arrives in town with her eyes set on Rosie’s King and crown, she will have to decide for herself what her destiny is - and soon. Struggling between caring for Declan and caring for herself and Maggie, Rosie does her best to rise above the woman’s provocation. But when Maggie is kidnapped on All Hallow’s Eve, Rosie has no choice but to trust Declan and work together to get her daughter back. After an intense magical ritual brings her new powers full circle, Rosie finds out that jealousy’s a witch - literally!
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#3

We Witch You A Merry Christmas

2020

ll she wants for Christmas is some peace and quiet. But Santa—and the local Sheriff’s office—might just have her on the naughty list. Rosemary Bell’s got a brand new bag. She has a great circle of friends, a sexy Irish boyfriend, and a daughter following in her witchy footsteps. But when she becomes the prime suspect in her grinch husband’s disappearance, the halls she’ll be decking might be behind bars. Things get even bleaker when she’s called home to clean up her husband’s mess. When Rosie finds clues about a family she never knew she had, she realizes she doesn’t know as much about her past as she thought. And her present isn’t much better, when the local Sheriff joins the investigation into her crimes. With him breathing down her neck, it’ll take a Christmas miracle to keep her new family together for the holidays. This year Rosie might find herself witching for a Merry Christmas. Charmed meets The Santa Clause in this holly jolly tale about the families we’re born into, the families we choose, and the magic of Christmas.
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#4

Get Witch Quick

2021

She should have known better than to put all of her eggs in one basket. Rosemary Bell has begun a new life in Mosswood, Georgia. But when the town’s annual Easter Fair is ruined by a spell gone wrong, the townsfolk are hopping mad, and it could have grave consequences for her daughter Maggie. With her daughter’s spellcasting shenanigans all over national news, Rosie finds herself on the wrong side of the worldwide Council of Witches. When Maggie’s magical ability tests off the charts, the Council decides it’s only a matter of time before she winds up in the news again, putting herself and others at risk. Maggie must be trained by a certified magical instructor, and will have to leave Mosswood to do it. Unless she wants Maggie shipped off to one of the other Council witches for training, Rosie will have to hop to it and get certified herself—and she only has a month to do it. This Easter, the only way Rosie can keep living her best life is to get witch quick. Stardust meets Gilmore Girls in this short novel about a mother’s love, a daughter’s lesson, and a family's leap of faith.
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#5

Son of a Witch

2021

She knew she’d have to find something old and something new. This wasn’t what she was expecting. Rosemary Bell is going to the chapel and someone’s gonna get married. But when an unexpected visitor begins causing trouble in Mosswood, the something blue on Tammy’s big day could end up being the bride. For better or worse, Fox Cottage has a new resident. And mostly, it’s for worse. With Declan struggling to rein in his wayward son, Rosie ends up playing referee as well as bridesmaid—and she doesn’t look good in stripes. Wanting to support her boyfriend and still keep peace in the neighborhood, Rosie is stuck between a diamond and a hard place. When the teenage troublemakers commit a ceremony foul, will Rosie find herself one family richer or one group of friends poorer? Freaky Friday meets My Best Friend’s Wedding in this short novel about the vows we make, the promises we break, and the things we do for family’s sake.
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#6

Witch Way to Salem

2021

(Alternate cover edition of ASIN B093D5MSS8.) Last Halloween she was as busy as a bat out of hell, but this year is about to drain the life out of her... literally. Rosemary Bell should be on top of the world. Her Mosswood family has expanded by one step-son, her new business venture is up and running, and she’s just received a proposal… until the Council of Witches has something to say about it. Rosie and Declan head to Salem, the witch capital of the world, to get the COW’s blessing for their engagement—but all is not as it seems. When an evil spell transports Rosie’s soul back in time, she’s confronted by a world that not only hunts witches, but hangs them too. In a time fraught with danger, Rosie must find a way back to the present—and her vulnerable family. She will need to escape from the dangers of history and make her way back before time runs out—or risk not having a future at all.
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#7

How the Witch Saved Christmas

A Paranormal Women's Fiction Novel

2021

With her ghosts of Christmas past finally put to rest, this year she’s ready to sleigh it. Rosemary Bell is living her best life. Her little family is content, business is booming, and she has her very own Christmas eve wedding to plan. Things are jingling all the way... until a knock on the door ruins any prospect of a silent night. Calling in a binding magical favor, Santa has finally come to town—but his resting Grinch face isn’t bringing joy to anyone’s world. He proves to be the worst roomie imaginable, and Rosie is almost willing to grin and bear it, until he becomes a rebel without a Claus. It’s snow laughing matter, and the residents of Fox Cottage are definitely starting to feel more than a little Claus-trophobic. Rosie might be pouting, but it’s St. Nick who better watch out. Will she find the magic she needs to step up and be the witch who saved Christmas? The Grinch meets Bad Santa in this mad-cap tale about what’s really important, what really isn’t, and the true meaning of Christmas.
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#7.5

You Look Familiar

2021

She thought she'd seen the last of him, until he hopped back into her life with a bang. Veronica loves her simple life. She works tirelessly as the only local vet and takes good care of her elderly father who suffers from dementia. Everything is ship-shape, until a huge problem bounds back into her world. A problem in the form of her old high school sweetheart. Joey Copeland. He's the one who got away, when his parents whisked him off to maximise his boxing potential. The closest she's come to him in years is hearing his name mentioned on ESPN. But after a chance reconnection, he's camped out at her house and can't remember anything about who he is... or who he once was to her. And she's not convinced he's altogether human. Veronica and Joey take a trip down memory lane as she tries to remind him about his past, while she worries about his future. Joey's facing the fight of a lifetime. But will it be to bolster his ailing pro-boxing career, or to win Veronica's heart? This novella takes place in the world created in the Midlife in Mosswood Paranormal Women's Fiction series.
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#8

Nice Day for a Witch Wedding

2022

She’s ready to say ‘I do’, and she’s saved the last dance for her king. Rosemary Bell is marrying the love of her life–with mysterious guests and puppy shenanigans galore! Declan finally got to put a ring on it, but in typical Mosswood fashion a happy wife doesn’t necessarily mean a happy life. A surprise honeymoon is on the cards, and Ireland is everything Rosie could have ever dreamed it would be. Exploring Declan’s family home sets the scene for uncovering more about her own ancestral roots, suggesting that all you need is love–romantic, or otherwise. But when disaster strikes, the honeymoon’s over. The family must embark on a quest against the darkest of magics to protect one of their own, with outcomes none of them could have possibly predicted. From Mosswood to the sweeping green hills of Ireland, and over to the dramatic rocky western coastline of England, the gang race against time and a series of tests that might bring new meaning to ‘until death do us part’. Only one thing is absolutely certain: it’s a nice day for a witch wedding. Mamma Mia meets Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood in this novel about doing what’s right, finding your might, and showing up to fight for the ones you love most.
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#9

Can't Witch This

2022

Rosemary Bell’s had a lot to deal with since moving to Mosswood. It’s not every day you learn you’re a witch Queen, or that an ancient magical prophecy exists to mess with your love life. Now that she’s accepted her powers, set up her business and married the fated love of her life, she should be riding a gravy train with biscuit wheels. Right? Nope. The death of a dear friend prompts Rosie to restore the honor of her family legacy, while also seeking revenge against the evil wizard Morgana. Together with her family and gang of loyal friends, Rosie tries to win back the favor of the formidable Council of Witches. But when a weekend witchapalooza at Fox Cottage turns into a bloodbath, it seems all hope of getting them to accept her is lost. Rosie faces off against the Council to fight for the power her magical line once had. Some alliances are formed, while others seem dissolved. And then a mysterious necklace that saw Rosie on the brink of death once before comes back into the picture… literally. When the chips are down, it’s time for Rosie to show the Council of Witches–and the rest of the world–that they can’t witch this. The Witches of Eastwick meets The Seeker in this novel about accepting the past, creating the future, and stepping into your power.
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#10

Witch on Board

2022

She’s worried that with all this pressure, her cauldron might just boil over. Rosemary Bell, witch extraordinaire, has finally claimed her seat on the Council of Witches. Her family is settled, her friends are thriving, and together with adorable Rue the giant Great Dane puppy life is all set to be one boo-tiful experience. But when her ancient malevolent nemesis is hellbent on destruction, Rosie needs to gather her chosen coven once more. It’s clear Morgana doesn’t intend to wither away like the rest of the pumpkin vines in the patch after another successful Halloween. Reports of wizard activity across the world have the Council of Witches scrambling into action, and Rosie knows that a final showdown is brewing on the horizon. The wizards are closing in on Mosswood, her best friends let it slip they’re expecting the pitter patter of little feet, and Rosie is going stork raving mad with her own powers acting weird. Can Rosie and the gang stop the wizard invasion before it's too late? Halloweentown meets Bridget Jones’ Baby in this courageous tale about family values, the importance of where you come from, and the little (and big!) surprises life has in store.
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#11

Dreaming of a Witch Christmas

2022

She’s all set to chill out and enjoy some festive fun, but instead she’s busting out her resting Grinch face. Rosemary Bell is looking forward to some quality family time. With a holiday visit to her Irish in-laws planned and the evil wizard Morgana locked up tight by the Council of Witches, it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. But some ridiculously pretty weather leads to a blizzard that sees them all snowed in, family tensions begin to run high. Her mother-in-law becomes a pregnancy expert, Rue the Great Dane puppy is up to snow good, and Rosie is left hearing the ghost of Christmas ass–literally. When an old family superstition suddenly springs to life, it’s snow laughing matter. The sanctity–and safety–of the family’s magical Irish Christmas is on the line. Can Rosie and her family thaw the frosty situation before the Big Bad has the final sleigh? One thing is for sure–they’ll all be left dreaming of a witch Christmas. The Nightmare Before Christmas meets Jack Frost in this tree-mendous holiday romp about trying not to fall apart, sticking together, and the magic of the holidays.
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#12

The Wizard, the Witch, and the War

2023

She thought the worst was behind them… She was wrong. Rosie's world is thrust into chaos as a familiar face, worn and injured, brings dire news to her doorstep. The longstanding conflict between witches and wizards has reached a boiling point, leading to an inevitable collision at the heart of it all—the Council of Witches headquarters in Salem. Her old adversary Morgana poses a threat that could unleash unparalleled devastation upon the entire realm of witchkind–and she has an unexpected ally by her side. Time ticks relentlessly as Rosie realizes that the fate of not only her own family but the future of all witches rests on her shoulders. For Rosie, the stakes have never been higher. She must gather her strength, allies, and all her magical prowess to confront this ultimate challenge. Will she be able to navigate the treacherous path ahead and safeguard the future of their world? This tale promises an electrifying, high-stakes tale of bravery, sacrifice, and the unyielding spirit of a powerful witch in a showdown that will determine the destiny of their kind.
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#13

Home Is Where the Witch Is

2024

She thought it was time to settle down, but instead she's helping settle scores. In this enchanting conclusion to the whimsical series that blends the charm of Practical Magic with the warmth of the Gilmore Girls, Rosie finds herself on the brink of a magical new chapter. She prepares to take on motherhood for the second time alongside Tammy, but the tranquility of Mosswood is shattered when the Council of Witches descends into a heated election. While the Council navigates political complexities, tragedy strikes as one of the candidates is found murdered. Rosie, determined to protect her growing family and the magical community she holds dear, takes on the unexpected role of investigator. Juggling the demands of impending motherhood and unraveling a web of magical intrigue, Rosie races against time to uncover the truth. Suspense and intrigue blend with the comedic charm you've come to expect from a Mosswood book as Rosie learns who to trust, when to go for bust, and how not to be fussed in this heartwarming conclusion of a beloved series.
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#1-3

Midlife in Mosswood Collection

Complete Novels 1-3

2022

Sit a spell and relax with this magical collection of the first three books in the Midlife in Mosswood Paranormal Women's Fiction series. Book 1: New Witch on the Block She thought she was running away from her past, not catching up with it. Rosemary Bell just wants to live a quiet, happy life and raise her daughter as far away from her toxic ex-husband as she can get. But when they move into a decrepit cottage in the woods of Mosswood, Georgia, Rosie realises her life will never be simple. A gang of meddling neighborhood do-gooders want to run her out of town. The vicious laundromat machines keep eating her spare change. Not to mention her buff Irish stalker who insists that he’s a Witch King and that it’s her royal destiny to be his Queen. And to top it all off, strange things keep happening around Rosie when she least expects it... She could deal with it all, but her ex won’t rest until he tracks her down. When her ability to protect her daughter is threatened, Rosie shows them all that nobody messes with the new witch on the block. Practical Magic meets Bridget Jones’ Diary in this fun, heart-warming tale about starting over, putting family first, and finding love when you least expect it. Book 2: Jealousy's a Witch She thought the thriller part of her life was behind her. But when the man she’s falling for has a sinister secret, she’s no longer sure whether he’s a trick or a treat. Rosemary Bell is a witch for Halloween… and every other day of the year. And that’s not even the weirdest thing about her life. Her ex-husband is a turtle, and the guy sleeping on her couch is a King—as well as her fated lover. Just as she’s starting to fall for Declan, Rosie gets spooked by a revelation that leaves her wondering whether she is really meant to be his Queen. And as a new houseguest quickly proves, promises don’t always mean forever. When a sexy choir girl arrives in town with her eyes set on Rosie’s King and crown, she will have to decide for herself what her destiny is, and soon. Struggling between caring for Declan and caring for herself, Rosie has better luck advising her friends what to do about their love lives than tending to her own. But when Maggie goes missing on All Hallow’s Eve, Rosie is forced to admit that jealousy’s a witch - literally! The Good Witch meets Hocus Pocus in this enchanting tale about stepping into new shoes, choosing who you’re going to be, and never letting fear decide your fate, even on Halloween. Book 3: We Witch You a Merry Christmas All she wants for Christmas is some peace and quiet. But Santa—and the local Sheriff’s office—might just have her on the naughty list. Rosemary Bell’s got a brand new bag. She has a great circle of friends, a sexy Irish boyfriend, and a daughter following in her witchy footsteps. But when she becomes the prime suspect in her grinch husband’s disappearance, the halls she’ll be decking might be behind bars. Things get even bleaker when she’s called home to clean up her ex-husband’s mess. When Rosie finds clues about a family she never knew she had, she realizes she doesn’t know as much about her past as she thought. And her present isn’t much better, when the local Sheriff joins the investigation into her crimes.

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