#Review – Earth Spells Are Easy (Grimoires of a Middle-aged Witch Book 1) by Renee George

As a forty-three-year-old, newly divorced, single mom, I know two things for certain, starting over sucks, and magic isn’t real. At least that’s what I thought. I mean, starting over really does stink, but when it comes to magic, I have to rethink everything.

I’ve spent the last year since my ex left me going through the motions. Get up. Work. Care for a grumpy teenager. Cook dinner. Go to bed. Wash. Rinse. Repeat.

Nothing changes… Until it does.

After bidding on a box of old books at an estate auction, I’m experiencing changes.

And I’m not talking about menopause.

My garden gnome Linda has come to life. No, really. Her name is Linda, and she never shuts up. A chonky cat with a few secrets of his own has adopted me. And a gorgeous professor of the occult tells me I’m a witch.

Right now, I’m not sure who’s crazier—me, Linda or the hottie professor.

If this is my new reality, it’s nature’s cruel midlife trick. I’m learning fast that earth spells might be easy, but they aren’t cheap. All magic exacts a toll, and if I don’t master the elements, the elements will be the death of me.

Literally.

***A Paranormal Women’s Fiction Novel***

 

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I read this blurb and as a “middle-aged” woman myself, I knew I had to read this book, like right now! Iris is newly divorced and just when she thinks things are going to get somewhat normal, or that she will finally be able to find a new normal for her, she has no idea of what normal is going to end up being. Life literally gets flipped upside down. Her sister tries to set her up with an occult professor, her garden gnome comes to life, and all of a sudden magic starts to happen! Silly magic, weird magic, big magic and all at a cost. She is trying to learn but also trying to keep it under wraps from her family, especially the teenager.

The story is a quick and easy read. It has plenty of witty banter with all the nonsense that runs through our middle-aged brains but also deals with the real life things too. There is divorce, being a single parent, just trying to survive and start over when life gets upended. While there were some things that felt a little rushed, overall, this was a great read and I look forward to checking out more by this author.

 

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USA Today Bestselling author Renee George writes paranormal mysteries and romances because she loves all things whodunit, Otherworldly, and weird. Also, she wishes her pittie, the adorable Kona, could talk. Or at least be more like Scooby-Doo and help her unmask villains at the haunted house up the street.

When she’s not writing about mystery-solving werecougars or the adventures of a hapless psychic living among shapeshifters, she is preyed upon by stray kittens who end up living in her house because she can’t say no to those sweet, furry faces. (Someone stop telling them where she lives!)

She resides in Mid-Missouri with her family and spends her non-writing time doing really cool stuff…like watching TV and cleaning up dog poop.

 

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#WOTR26 #authorinterview – Allie Samberts

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Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Hi! I’m Allie. I’m a romance writer, book lover, and high school English teacher. I was voted funniest teacher of the year for 2023 and 2025, and it is probably my highest honor to date. I enjoy spending quiet days with my husband, two kids, and our dog, especially in the fall. I also enjoy knitting, sewing, and running. We live and work in the Chicago suburbs.

 

How did you hear about this event?  How many years have you attended?

This will be my first year, and I’m so excited! Many people say such great things about this event.

 

What genres do you write?

I write mostly contemporary romance and romantic comedy, but I’m working on a witchy paranormal romance, too!

 

What is a book of yours you wish more people read?

Not a Strong Enough Word or Love Out Loud

 

What is one fun fact about you?  It can be anything like food allergy, fear of something, weird way you broke a bone…….

I am absolutely terrified of cicadas. I know they’re harmless! But they’re creepy!

 

What are your social links?

https://www.instagram.com/alliesambertswrites/
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What are your buy links?

https://www.amazon.com/author/alliesamberts

 

 

#Review – The Final Scene: A Thriller by Steph Nelson

***A 2025 IngramSpark editorial selection in Mystery and Thriller***

The cabin is unlocked, but there’s no escape.


When Brooke was kidnapped on her way home from work, she thought her life was over.

That was ten years ago.

She’s been held captive in an isolated cabin on the Oregon coast ever since, scrambling to follow her kidnappers’ twisted instructions to the letter. Because the price of a mistake is death.

But when a new victim shows up, everything changes. Including the rules. And this time, the only way to survive is to break them.

This book was SO good. Like super super good.

We meet Brooke and find out that she’s been kidnapped and has been staying at a cabin against her will, for ten years. She’s the longest survivor and follows the rules, which is probably how she lived for so long. Other victims come and go, which only seems to harden her. I can’t blame her for that really.

Brooke and the other characters, play a part in a twisted type of play for this old lady. She’s filthy rich and has these victims recreating her past life for her own little sick and twisted reasons.

There’s a few twists and turns as learn more about each character and what’s actually happening. I truly didn’t know what was going on when I first started the book as I didn’t read the blurb. It’s way more fun that way.

If you like thrillers, scenes that keep you guessing, twisted psychopaths, then check this book out. I had a whole lot of fun reading and I can’t wait to read more by this author.

Can be read in KU – https://amzn.to/3KOproU