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Wears Valley Witches #5
Twin Eater
Bags are packed, passports are updated, and it’s time to travel to Scotland!
Lela and Mae are so excited at the prospect of meeting their extended family and discovering how to break the curse on the coins, cauldron, and Florie. They’ve come so far since moving back to Tennessee, surely nothing else will go wrong.
Hang on a minute… Bertha’s all ready to go, complete with mysterious clear liquid-filled mason jars in her checked bag, but where’s Harriet?
Oh, crud. She’s gone. Did something horrible happen to her?
The twins can’t possibly fly overseas until they find Harriet.
The problem quickly turns into a fiasco when nobody can locate her. Mae is beside herself with worry and it's all Lela can do to keep her twin from going crazy.
Ted and Joseph help all they can, in their supportive boyfriend kind of way, and the coven pulls out all the stops to find Harriet. Still, she’s nowhere to be found.
When Harriet finally resurfaces, she’s full of information about their family, the curse, sin eaters and the world in general.
If there’s one lesson the twins have learned, it’s that things aren’t always as they seem. Harriet is about to give her family a big eye-opening, worry-filled adventure.
Lela and Mae are so excited at the prospect of meeting their extended family and discovering how to break the curse on the coins, cauldron, and Florie. They’ve come so far since moving back to Tennessee, surely nothing else will go wrong.
Hang on a minute… Bertha’s all ready to go, complete with mysterious clear liquid-filled mason jars in her checked bag, but where’s Harriet?
Oh, crud. She’s gone. Did something horrible happen to her?
The twins can’t possibly fly overseas until they find Harriet.
The problem quickly turns into a fiasco when nobody can locate her. Mae is beside herself with worry and it's all Lela can do to keep her twin from going crazy.
Ted and Joseph help all they can, in their supportive boyfriend kind of way, and the coven pulls out all the stops to find Harriet. Still, she’s nowhere to be found.
When Harriet finally resurfaces, she’s full of information about their family, the curse, sin eaters and the world in general.
If there’s one lesson the twins have learned, it’s that things aren’t always as they seem. Harriet is about to give her family a big eye-opening, worry-filled adventure.
171 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 29, 2024
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L.A. Boruff
289 books639 followersL.A. Boruff lives in East Tennessee with her husband, three children, and an ever growing number of cats. She loves reading, watching TV, and procrastinating by browsing Facebook. L.A.’s passions include vampires, food, and listening to heavy metal music. She once won a Harry Potter trivia contest based on the books, and lost one based on the movies. She has two bands on her bucket list that she still hasn’t seen: AC/DC and Alice Cooper. Feel free to send tickets.
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February 29, 2024
First, a good deed has the twins chasing all over while trying to reunite some missing pets with their owners. Then, just as they’re about to be off mining the roots of their family tree for answers, the twins are off chasing again. This time to reunite a missing Harriet with her family. Lela and Mae end up discovering several things about their family: new powers, new spells, and new secrets. I’m already excited to see where the authors will take this series next.
I received a complimentary advance copy of this book through Booksprout.
I received a complimentary advance copy of this book through Booksprout.
March 28, 2024
This is book five of the Wears Valley Witches series and twins Lela and Mae Cable are getting ready for their trip to Scotland, where they are looking to break the curs holding Florie in the cauldron, and the gold coins that put people in it. But before that, Bertha turns up and brings a large amount of supplies with her, telling them she is going along with them! Before they go, they have a case from the local police, who is also part of their coven, as there are reports of lots of pets going missing. It seems they are all purebreds and have disappeared from local parks and even the local vet and pet rescue centre. It takes up a lot of their time, going to various pet owners and speaking to the owners and even any other pets or wild animals around, who might have seen something. Dangers comes for them and their boyfriends as they find some suspicious signs of animal traps and focus on a lead from Bertha about someone who was previously a shady breeder of exotics. It takes an amount of coven backup to catch those responsible and reunite all the owners. They have lots of support from Ted and Joseph for that, who then ask if they can meet them in Scotland, making their way the conventional way and hoping to enjoy some of the sights and sounds of Scotland with their girlfriends, once they have finished with their magical part of the journey. That sounds like a great idea and the sisters are happy for them to come along and they have already arranged time off work to come.
While Bertha distracts them, the rest of the coven have come into their back garden to celebrate the twin’s birthday before they leave for Scotland the next day. Towards the end of the evening, they look to say goodbye to Harriet, but can’t find her! She is nowhere to be seen and everyone starts looking for her, inside the house and out, but no one can find her. Harriet’s mother Mae is struggling to cope and Lela does all she can to help keep her sane. Everyone in the coven looks through all their grimoires to see if there is a way to locate her, after a normal locating spell doesn’t show her anywhere. Clearly Harriet’s ability to turn invisible is somehow connected and Bertha’s new beau, Maynard, turns up with the oldest mountain witch around, Maisie, who usually never leaves her home at the top of the mountain. She has a vial of a potion to keep Harriet grounded once they find her and a few wise words to inform them that Harriet is stuck in the Inbetween, the spectral plane. Apparently that is where she goes when she turns invisible! They finally figure out a spell from an old grimoire, to help them communicate briefly with Harriet, but it seems she is stuck there and unable to get herself out. She is happy as Larry, learning more about the Inbetween and more about her family’s ancestors, one of whom is apparently guiding her. Nothing is quite as it seems, with Mae having a dream about two sisters in their past, while a friend gives them a warning from a vision she had. Harriet may be learning about their ancestors and hearing of the curse and about being a sin eater! Lots of adventures, but also so much trouble for them all as well. Nice seeing more of Ted and Joseph interacting with the twins and the romance growing between them, but would have loved to see them travelling to Scotland this time around.
I received an ARC copy of this book from BookSprout and I have freely given my own opinion of the book above.
While Bertha distracts them, the rest of the coven have come into their back garden to celebrate the twin’s birthday before they leave for Scotland the next day. Towards the end of the evening, they look to say goodbye to Harriet, but can’t find her! She is nowhere to be seen and everyone starts looking for her, inside the house and out, but no one can find her. Harriet’s mother Mae is struggling to cope and Lela does all she can to help keep her sane. Everyone in the coven looks through all their grimoires to see if there is a way to locate her, after a normal locating spell doesn’t show her anywhere. Clearly Harriet’s ability to turn invisible is somehow connected and Bertha’s new beau, Maynard, turns up with the oldest mountain witch around, Maisie, who usually never leaves her home at the top of the mountain. She has a vial of a potion to keep Harriet grounded once they find her and a few wise words to inform them that Harriet is stuck in the Inbetween, the spectral plane. Apparently that is where she goes when she turns invisible! They finally figure out a spell from an old grimoire, to help them communicate briefly with Harriet, but it seems she is stuck there and unable to get herself out. She is happy as Larry, learning more about the Inbetween and more about her family’s ancestors, one of whom is apparently guiding her. Nothing is quite as it seems, with Mae having a dream about two sisters in their past, while a friend gives them a warning from a vision she had. Harriet may be learning about their ancestors and hearing of the curse and about being a sin eater! Lots of adventures, but also so much trouble for them all as well. Nice seeing more of Ted and Joseph interacting with the twins and the romance growing between them, but would have loved to see them travelling to Scotland this time around.
I received an ARC copy of this book from BookSprout and I have freely given my own opinion of the book above.
March 2, 2024
This series has truly captured my attention, and I'm eagerly anticipating the next installment. In this latest addition, we once again join Lela and Mae as they navigate their newfound roles as granny witches in the Great Smoky Mountains. The return of our beloved main characters brings with it blossoming romances and intriguing developments.
This time around, the duo finds themselves embroiled in a mysterious adventure involving the disappearance of purebred pets. As they delve deeper into the investigation, they uncover a puzzling enigma surrounding the whereabouts of these missing animals and the unsettling revelation of Harriet's sudden disappearance into the mysterious realm known as the Inbetween. Their desperate efforts to retrieve her lead to a gripping climax of suspense and triumph.
It's worth noting that these books are best enjoyed in sequence, as they build upon one another with interconnected plotlines. While the presence of cliffhangers may not be everyone's cup of tea, they serve to heighten the anticipation for the next installment. Personally, I can hardly contain my excitement for what the future holds in store for Lela, Mae, and the rest of the gang. Bring on the next book!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This time around, the duo finds themselves embroiled in a mysterious adventure involving the disappearance of purebred pets. As they delve deeper into the investigation, they uncover a puzzling enigma surrounding the whereabouts of these missing animals and the unsettling revelation of Harriet's sudden disappearance into the mysterious realm known as the Inbetween. Their desperate efforts to retrieve her lead to a gripping climax of suspense and triumph.
It's worth noting that these books are best enjoyed in sequence, as they build upon one another with interconnected plotlines. While the presence of cliffhangers may not be everyone's cup of tea, they serve to heighten the anticipation for the next installment. Personally, I can hardly contain my excitement for what the future holds in store for Lela, Mae, and the rest of the gang. Bring on the next book!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 27, 2025
4 1/2 stars
First, the not so good-
These books are NOT stand alone- there are cliffhangers (which I generally dislike) and if you haven't read the first 4 books in order, you will be completely lost.
Actually, I DID read the first 4 books , one after the other, 2 months ago, and I have to say that I was lost starting to read this one. I had to go back to the other books in order to refresh my memory as to situations and characters in those books.
I'm frustrated with that - there's no reason why a LITTLE background on the people and the situations, so that it is at least a bit easier to follow. I've read a lot of books that are part of a series, and all of them give you SOME kind of help... I never did remember some things, but as I read more in the book, others came back to me.
These reasons are why it's 4 stars and not 5
The good- as with the other books, this is a really well written, compelling, don't-want-to-put-it-down story. Great characters, humor, some romance, and never a dull moment as the twins, about to head to Scotland, are asked to help find some missing pets. And then, Mae's daughter Harriet disappears.
I also love how supportive the family and coven are, as well as Mae & Lela's boyfriends Ted & Joseph.
Despite the things I don't like, I do recommend the series, including this book!
First, the not so good-
These books are NOT stand alone- there are cliffhangers (which I generally dislike) and if you haven't read the first 4 books in order, you will be completely lost.
Actually, I DID read the first 4 books , one after the other, 2 months ago, and I have to say that I was lost starting to read this one. I had to go back to the other books in order to refresh my memory as to situations and characters in those books.
I'm frustrated with that - there's no reason why a LITTLE background on the people and the situations, so that it is at least a bit easier to follow. I've read a lot of books that are part of a series, and all of them give you SOME kind of help... I never did remember some things, but as I read more in the book, others came back to me.
These reasons are why it's 4 stars and not 5
The good- as with the other books, this is a really well written, compelling, don't-want-to-put-it-down story. Great characters, humor, some romance, and never a dull moment as the twins, about to head to Scotland, are asked to help find some missing pets. And then, Mae's daughter Harriet disappears.
I also love how supportive the family and coven are, as well as Mae & Lela's boyfriends Ted & Joseph.
Despite the things I don't like, I do recommend the series, including this book!
March 4, 2024
A Mystery Awaits . . .
Wears Valley witches Lela and Mae, twin sisters, are ready for the trip to Scotland, all the plans are worked out, the sisters are excited to meet their extended family and hopefully learn some important information regarding breaking curses. Yet once again, chaos erupts as they try to help everyone out. Lela and Mae are asked for help when people’s pets go missing. Bertha is ready to go, but where is Mae’s daughter, Harriet? No one is going anywhere until they find out where she is. The twins’ boyfriends, Ted and Joseph, join in the hunt along with the coven. Harriet finally shows up, but where has she been? And what is all this information she has brought back? Are they going to make it to Scotland? Hang on tight, because another adventure is coming your way and you will need to pay strict attention or … well, start reading and feel free to take notes if it begins to get (more) complicated!
Wears Valley witches Lela and Mae, twin sisters, are ready for the trip to Scotland, all the plans are worked out, the sisters are excited to meet their extended family and hopefully learn some important information regarding breaking curses. Yet once again, chaos erupts as they try to help everyone out. Lela and Mae are asked for help when people’s pets go missing. Bertha is ready to go, but where is Mae’s daughter, Harriet? No one is going anywhere until they find out where she is. The twins’ boyfriends, Ted and Joseph, join in the hunt along with the coven. Harriet finally shows up, but where has she been? And what is all this information she has brought back? Are they going to make it to Scotland? Hang on tight, because another adventure is coming your way and you will need to pay strict attention or … well, start reading and feel free to take notes if it begins to get (more) complicated!
October 2, 2024
Vacation! Our heroines are ready to take a big trip to meet the extended family. But that gets put on hold when part of the local family goes missing. As things escalate from their, they wonder if they will ever get to go on their trip.
This is book five of the series, but it is written as a standalone. Feel free to jump in at any time.
This is a cozy witch mystery, which is always fun. The story is well written and easy to read with a well developed setting and solid characters. I like our sisters and it was fun watching them explore their powers, and apparently their extended family. There was also a nice bit of humor throughout the story, which just added to the fun. Overall, it was very enjoyable and I look forward to seeing what comes next for our heroines.
Highly recommended.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This is book five of the series, but it is written as a standalone. Feel free to jump in at any time.
This is a cozy witch mystery, which is always fun. The story is well written and easy to read with a well developed setting and solid characters. I like our sisters and it was fun watching them explore their powers, and apparently their extended family. There was also a nice bit of humor throughout the story, which just added to the fun. Overall, it was very enjoyable and I look forward to seeing what comes next for our heroines.
Highly recommended.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 4, 2024
So cute!
Mae and Lela are planning their trip to Scotland to go free Fiona but before they can do that, they have to use their powers to help find pets that have gone missing from their owners. That whole part was great – taking down the evil animal stealers. They got their just desserts!
Then right before they are about to leave, Hannah goes missing from their party. Initially they think she is playing a joke with her invisibility, but then they realize that she is stuck in the Inbetween!! Mae and Lela have to work together with the coven and a really nasty potion to try to get her free!
Loved this book!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Mae and Lela are planning their trip to Scotland to go free Fiona but before they can do that, they have to use their powers to help find pets that have gone missing from their owners. That whole part was great – taking down the evil animal stealers. They got their just desserts!
Then right before they are about to leave, Hannah goes missing from their party. Initially they think she is playing a joke with her invisibility, but then they realize that she is stuck in the Inbetween!! Mae and Lela have to work together with the coven and a really nasty potion to try to get her free!
Loved this book!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 8, 2024
Finally another adventure with Mae and Lela and the great cast of characters in Wears Valley.
The twins trip to Scotland is put off for another book as they get distracted with two mysteries to be solved before they can depart for foreign shores to deal with ancestral curse. The distractions have a purpose I feel in that these side steps allow them to discover and reveal more skills and magic that may be useful for the next stage of the magical journey.
The stories are fun, cozy and magical mysteries with great interaction between the twin sisters, their interesting lives and the unique adorable and quirky characters that make up this enjoyable series of books.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
The twins trip to Scotland is put off for another book as they get distracted with two mysteries to be solved before they can depart for foreign shores to deal with ancestral curse. The distractions have a purpose I feel in that these side steps allow them to discover and reveal more skills and magic that may be useful for the next stage of the magical journey.
The stories are fun, cozy and magical mysteries with great interaction between the twin sisters, their interesting lives and the unique adorable and quirky characters that make up this enjoyable series of books.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 11, 2024
Lela and Mae are back in book five of the Wears Valley Witches series. Just as they were getting ready to head to Scotland there were some mysteries to solve before they could leave. Although I love this series I wish the books were released closer together. Book four was released ten months ago so I had to go back and skim over that book to remember who everyone was and what happened in that book leading to Twin Eater. Other than that this is a well written paranormal mystery with quirky characters, humor, magic, and so much more. This is an entertaining read and I look forward to reading the next book in this series. I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book.
March 16, 2024
This is Book 5 of Wears Valley Witches starring Twin sisters Lela and Mae, boyfriends Ted and Joseph, Harriet, and Bertha. No it has to go on I need more. This story is the best mystery paranormal I’ve read and couldn’t stop reading. I love it when a new story comes out but read it to fast and then have to wait for the next one. I have to say that brew was making me queasy just from the description. Loved this one.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 5, 2024
Twin Eater is book #5 in the Wears Valley Witches series by LA Boruff and Lorraine Cooke.
I really enjoy this series. There is always a lot going on for Lela and Mae. Missing animals, Harriet disappearing, getting ready to go to Scotland are their focus this time. The characters are great and some are more quirky than others. The familiars are interesting. There’s humor and a little romance. I can’t wait for the next book!
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I really enjoy this series. There is always a lot going on for Lela and Mae. Missing animals, Harriet disappearing, getting ready to go to Scotland are their focus this time. The characters are great and some are more quirky than others. The familiars are interesting. There’s humor and a little romance. I can’t wait for the next book!
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 4, 2024
as excitement and tensions mount around the Scotland trip and it's hoped for resolution regarding the curses on the coins and cauldron, other troubles and new skills sets bubble up
questions are raised about the narratives related to the family history, as someone else gets caught up in jeopardy
nasty ingredients and a great deal of input and recipes from the coven of granny witches are on the menu
intense and suspense filled supernatural and family drama
questions are raised about the narratives related to the family history, as someone else gets caught up in jeopardy
nasty ingredients and a great deal of input and recipes from the coven of granny witches are on the menu
intense and suspense filled supernatural and family drama
March 4, 2024
Lela and Mae are going to Scotland to meet the family, chaos ensues, pets go missing and then Harriet (Mae's daughter) goes missing so no one is leaving until she is found but when she does she has some new information but where was she and that is the question, what will the girls do?.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 8, 2024
Twin Eater is the fifth book in the Wears Valley Witches series. This is an enjoyable paranormal cozy mystery. The sisters are learning more about themselves and their family while trying to solve a few mysteries.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 10, 2024
I loved this story! I liked that Harriet has such amazing talents, I love Mae and Lela, and Bertha is an absolute hoot! I loved how they found all the missing animals. I am looking forward to their trip to Scotland…I wonder how they will break the family curse. This is a fun series with fantastic characters and I love reading it!
March 26, 2024
twin eater
That was a thrilling read I really enjoyed it . these books wouldn’t be the same without aunt Bertha she is a one woman roadshow so funny too , the characters are brilliant and the plot is so good can’t wait till next year till the next book is out a well deserved 5 stars
That was a thrilling read I really enjoyed it . these books wouldn’t be the same without aunt Bertha she is a one woman roadshow so funny too , the characters are brilliant and the plot is so good can’t wait till next year till the next book is out a well deserved 5 stars
April 4, 2024
THIS BOOK WAS A BLAST
THIS BOOK WAS A BLAST, it was packed ful of witch coven action, mystery and OH YES... always family witch drama. Firstly, why yes officer, we will help you look for your lost doggie, to practicing potions....read on for more in the book. Can't wait for book 6 to rock up...bring on Scotland.
THIS BOOK WAS A BLAST, it was packed ful of witch coven action, mystery and OH YES... always family witch drama. Firstly, why yes officer, we will help you look for your lost doggie, to practicing potions....read on for more in the book. Can't wait for book 6 to rock up...bring on Scotland.
June 19, 2024
The continuation of the granny twin witches is an entertaining story, a bit more fluff than substance but enjoyable none the less. A year for the next installment...NO!!! I'll wait not so patiently, I love this writer and quirky characters!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 28, 2024
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. I liked how they helped the missing pets. Harriet discovers more about her powers and about the family. I'm looking forward to Lela and Mae helping Florie and I'm eager to find out they will do it.
February 29, 2024
Yay- another book in the series! I think this series is really good, and I can’t wait for the next one. But I felt like this had a lot of fluff- maybe it was because I wanted to know what happened to Harriet! Hahah
March 8, 2024
Short Read. Where's Harriet? We have some mystery? Where are the pets and where did Harriet go? What will Harriet say whe nshe shows up again?.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 9, 2024
5 stars!
I loved, LOVED, the time travel aspect. I also loved the pets and how that was all handled. Well written and fun, this series is well worth your time. Do note, this is not a standalone. The story continues. So you really have to read books 1-4 first.
I loved, LOVED, the time travel aspect. I also loved the pets and how that was all handled. Well written and fun, this series is well worth your time. Do note, this is not a standalone. The story continues. So you really have to read books 1-4 first.
March 12, 2024
I absolutely adore this series, I was sure upon first glance, but I am so glad I read the first one and now I'm on number five! Yes! Lela and Mae are just absolutely wonderful characters and I love the chaos around them! What a great book. Can't wait for number six. Incredible series!
March 14, 2024
This was another great addition to the WVW series. The characters were entertaining while the story line was engaging and kept me entertained.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
September 18, 2024
I am really enjoying this series. Mae and Lela are in the midst of getting ready for their trip to Scotland and meeting other family. I like how kind they are and love that they are finding love. Can't wait for the next one.
March 3, 2024
Lela and Mae had plans but of course things go sideways and trouble abounds. Entertaining and fun to watch them figure things out. A few surprises and discoveries to be had.
March 13, 2024
so this one starts with Lela and Mae looking forward to their trip to Scotland but gets side tracked first with missing pets then with Harriet. They did learn somethings in the process though.
March 30, 2024
All 5
are an excellent read. They are entertaining and provide an interesting story based on Appalachian and Scottish legends. You’ll enjoy it.
are an excellent read. They are entertaining and provide an interesting story based on Appalachian and Scottish legends. You’ll enjoy it.
March 12, 2025
Interesting and engaging
March 7, 2025
This book continues the adventures of Lela and Mae, who recently moved to the Great Smoky Mountains and discovered they are granny witches powered by the mountains. The main characters return, and romances are still blooming. This adventure involves a mystery to discover where purebred pets that have mysteriously disappeared have gone and why. Then Harriet disappears and is reported to be in the Inbetween. A desperate effort to recover her finally succeeds.
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