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She thinks she’s escaped her midlife crisis…
When Daisy Summers turned forty, she thought she'd dodged the midlife crisis bullet. Running a cat café with zero witchy responsibilities? Purr-fect. But fate, with a wicked sense of humor, has other plans. Tossed into a cauldron of mayhem at the town's May Day Festival, Daisy finds herself a reluctant candidate for the coven's council, thanks to a mother who won't take 'no' for an answer.
Just when she thinks it can't get more bizarre, her nemesis ends up dead, and Daisy's the prime suspect. With a dash of magic, help from a handsome stranger, and her feline friends by her side, Daisy dives whisker-first into solving the mystery. But as she untangles this witchy web, she learns that even in a world of spells and sorcery, the most unexpected magic can be found in the most unexpected places.
Join Daisy in Midlife or Death as she navigates a labyrinth of laughter, love, and lethal secrets. Will she clear her name, or will her witchy lineage be the end of her nine lives?
Midlife or Death is the first book in the Sweet Mountain Witches Paranormal Women’s Fiction series. If you like the thrill of solving a murder and enjoy a sweet romance, you’ll love Midlife or Death.
Grab your copy today!
Does not contain gore, swearing, or adult-situations.
She thinks she’s escaped her midlife crisis…
When Daisy Summers turned forty, she thought she'd dodged the midlife crisis bullet. Running a cat café with zero witchy responsibilities? Purr-fect. But fate, with a wicked sense of humor, has other plans. Tossed into a cauldron of mayhem at the town's May Day Festival, Daisy finds herself a reluctant candidate for the coven's council, thanks to a mother who won't take 'no' for an answer.
Just when she thinks it can't get more bizarre, her nemesis ends up dead, and Daisy's the prime suspect. With a dash of magic, help from a handsome stranger, and her feline friends by her side, Daisy dives whisker-first into solving the mystery. But as she untangles this witchy web, she learns that even in a world of spells and sorcery, the most unexpected magic can be found in the most unexpected places.
Join Daisy in Midlife or Death as she navigates a labyrinth of laughter, love, and lethal secrets. Will she clear her name, or will her witchy lineage be the end of her nine lives?
Midlife or Death is the first book in the Sweet Mountain Witches Paranormal Women’s Fiction series. If you like the thrill of solving a murder and enjoy a sweet romance, you’ll love Midlife or Death.
Grab your copy today!
Does not contain gore, swearing, or adult-situations.
- GenresCozy MysteryFantasy
1436 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 19, 2024
About the author
Cindy Stark
104 books264 followersAward-winning author Cindy Stark lives in a small town nestled beneath the Rocky Mountains. Whether she's writing magical cozy mysteries, slow-burn paranormal romance, or emotional romantic suspense, her stories are filled with lovable characters, mystery, humor, and heart.
She’d like to think she’s the boss of her three adorable and sassy cats, but deep down, she knows she’s ruled by kitty overlords. Someday, she hopes to earn enough to open a cat sanctuary where she can rescue all the kitties and play all day with toe beans and murder mittens.
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She’d like to think she’s the boss of her three adorable and sassy cats, but deep down, she knows she’s ruled by kitty overlords. Someday, she hopes to earn enough to open a cat sanctuary where she can rescue all the kitties and play all day with toe beans and murder mittens.
Connect with her online at:
http://www.CindyStark.com
http://facebook.com/CindyStark19
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
https://www.amazon.com/Cindy-Stark/e/...
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May 13, 2024
What lovely magical fun!
This was such a great series about a young woman who is also a witch. At first not wanting to use her powers but with help pf her mother and her coven gradually coming in to her heritage. Through circumstances she becomes a resource for the local Police when investigating several crimes and murders. Along the way she adds a suave handsome demon to her circle of friends. Did I mention that she is the owner of a cat rescue parlour which is part of her coffee shop? So tick the boxes... romance, detectives, cats, witches, demons, familiars, and so much more. A very enjoyable series and well worth your time.
This was such a great series about a young woman who is also a witch. At first not wanting to use her powers but with help pf her mother and her coven gradually coming in to her heritage. Through circumstances she becomes a resource for the local Police when investigating several crimes and murders. Along the way she adds a suave handsome demon to her circle of friends. Did I mention that she is the owner of a cat rescue parlour which is part of her coffee shop? So tick the boxes... romance, detectives, cats, witches, demons, familiars, and so much more. A very enjoyable series and well worth your time.
June 4, 2024
Really enjoyed this one
Life does not end after 30 so happy to read about intelligent, talented women over 39. Daisy and her close group of friends and their pets were fun, but also open to exploring the challenges thrown their way. Watching her grow in confidence, both in magic and sleuthing, was a little different in that she did it with kindness. Loved Gideon, even when he acted a fool but couldn't blame him either.
Daisy got herself in some scrapes but with her network of friends and family, she solved the murders and managed to stay alive too. Going to jump to Opal's story now.
Life does not end after 30 so happy to read about intelligent, talented women over 39. Daisy and her close group of friends and their pets were fun, but also open to exploring the challenges thrown their way. Watching her grow in confidence, both in magic and sleuthing, was a little different in that she did it with kindness. Loved Gideon, even when he acted a fool but couldn't blame him either.
Daisy got herself in some scrapes but with her network of friends and family, she solved the murders and managed to stay alive too. Going to jump to Opal's story now.
August 2, 2024
Highly readable, very enjoyable
There are books that are good but deep and dark. This set though murder mysteries are very easy on the soul. Following Daisy in her hijinks to solve murders is not depressing. Her boyfriend Gideon as an added sidekick with her Chief of Police friend Corey add to the story. Best of all may be her friends both two legged and four. It's hard to explain why this series doesn't seem dark or disappointingly disappear from thought as soon as it's finished.
There are books that are good but deep and dark. This set though murder mysteries are very easy on the soul. Following Daisy in her hijinks to solve murders is not depressing. Her boyfriend Gideon as an added sidekick with her Chief of Police friend Corey add to the story. Best of all may be her friends both two legged and four. It's hard to explain why this series doesn't seem dark or disappointingly disappear from thought as soon as it's finished.
February 21, 2025
Great Sweet Paranormal Cozy Mysteries
I really enjoyed reading this mystery series. I liked how the witches and familiars got together to solve the mysteries & I liked that all of the characters continued through in all the books. I would recommend this series of paranormal mysteries to anyone who enjoys reading these kinds of books.
I really enjoyed reading this mystery series. I liked how the witches and familiars got together to solve the mysteries & I liked that all of the characters continued through in all the books. I would recommend this series of paranormal mysteries to anyone who enjoys reading these kinds of books.
May 24, 2024
Wonderful books
I loved this series. It kept my attention through all the books. I couldn't wait to start the next one when I finished one. I could have kept reading their adventures forever. Sad that it's finished
I loved this series. It kept my attention through all the books. I couldn't wait to start the next one when I finished one. I could have kept reading their adventures forever. Sad that it's finished
October 1, 2026
This series was fabulous! I loved it from the beginning. Daisy and Gideon were not the perfect match according to her mother and the high priestess, but their love was undeniable. Daisy was a witch just starting to explore her powers. Gideon was a powerful demon with a gentle soul. His gifts gave him the ability to know when Daisy's sleuthing got her in trouble allowing him to be there quickly.
Each mystery brings the reader closer to all of the characters in the series including her close friends, Aeri and Nicole, her familiar Freya, and her other cat, Old Gray. Living in Daisy's world was so much fun, and you could feel all the love surrounding her. This series was heartwarming, and I highly recommend it to cozy mystery readers.
Each mystery brings the reader closer to all of the characters in the series including her close friends, Aeri and Nicole, her familiar Freya, and her other cat, Old Gray. Living in Daisy's world was so much fun, and you could feel all the love surrounding her. This series was heartwarming, and I highly recommend it to cozy mystery readers.
November 7, 2024
Great paranormal cozy mystery series
When Daisy reluctant witch meets Gideon charismatic demon it begins a series of murder investigations and magical adventures. Well written with entertaining characters and a small town setting, these clean paranormal cozy mysteries are entertaining and fun to read. Highly . I really liked this series and will be reading more of Cindy's books.
When Daisy reluctant witch meets Gideon charismatic demon it begins a series of murder investigations and magical adventures. Well written with entertaining characters and a small town setting, these clean paranormal cozy mysteries are entertaining and fun to read. Highly . I really liked this series and will be reading more of Cindy's books.
November 10, 2024
Strong Female characters
It may become a HEO story at the end but there's strife, drama, friendship, and sarcasm in every part of the series. Good for almost all ages but I chuckle when she mentioned a particular age group being middle aged. I didn't think it was quite middle aged yet. But that's just me and I'm beyond that point now, anyways.
It may become a HEO story at the end but there's strife, drama, friendship, and sarcasm in every part of the series. Good for almost all ages but I chuckle when she mentioned a particular age group being middle aged. I didn't think it was quite middle aged yet. But that's just me and I'm beyond that point now, anyways.
December 8, 2024
Joining fun and mystery
This was a surprisingly different way to tell the not uncommon tale of first becoming a witch. The characters were well developed with bits of side steps. I believe this could have been called one book of short stories. S
As books each was a bit short and repeated unnecessary dialogue.
This was a surprisingly different way to tell the not uncommon tale of first becoming a witch. The characters were well developed with bits of side steps. I believe this could have been called one book of short stories. S
As books each was a bit short and repeated unnecessary dialogue.
May 28, 2024
Fabulous series
I fell in love with the characters and absolutely hated when they came to an end. Hopefully Miss Stark will pick up where they finished and do another series with all of them. I feel like I’ve lost a bunch of friends.
Perhaps there should be a little note at the beginning of this series, that tells readers that they might want to read Crystal Cove mysteries first, as that series introduces characters that appear in sweet mountain mysteries.
I fell in love with the characters and absolutely hated when they came to an end. Hopefully Miss Stark will pick up where they finished and do another series with all of them. I feel like I’ve lost a bunch of friends.
Perhaps there should be a little note at the beginning of this series, that tells readers that they might want to read Crystal Cove mysteries first, as that series introduces characters that appear in sweet mountain mysteries.
July 10, 2024
More sweet Mountain Witches please!
I really really enjoyed these stories! Hope to see more of them. What happens next? What happens now will there be a child? What happens in the young witches lives?
I really need to know!
I really really enjoyed these stories! Hope to see more of them. What happens next? What happens now will there be a child? What happens in the young witches lives?
I really need to know!
August 25, 2024
Beautiful
A great set of books, wonderfully convincing characters with faults as well as positive attributes that make them seem so natural. A fantastic setting with Magic of all types. All balanced perfectly. Just so enjoyable.
A great set of books, wonderfully convincing characters with faults as well as positive attributes that make them seem so natural. A fantastic setting with Magic of all types. All balanced perfectly. Just so enjoyable.
September 7, 2024
Awesome author
Very energetic,,worth reading again and again wonderful mysteries and exciting to the very end!!!! Great story lines
Justifiable endings
Wil investigate more book s from this author
Very energetic,,worth reading again and again wonderful mysteries and exciting to the very end!!!! Great story lines
Justifiable endings
Wil investigate more book s from this author
March 21, 2025
Exceedingly readable
Many thanks Cindy, I thoroughly enjoyed the whole series. The series was quite unputdownable, who would have thought that a witch and a demon could be so entertaining
Many thanks Cindy, I thoroughly enjoyed the whole series. The series was quite unputdownable, who would have thought that a witch and a demon could be so entertaining
August 13, 2025
Dark and dashing, love awakens!
I was totally immersed in this Sweet Mountain Witches series. From the moment I met the characters, their charm and irascibility captured me! Throughout the series, wit and danger intermingled with hope and desire. Get read!
I was totally immersed in this Sweet Mountain Witches series. From the moment I met the characters, their charm and irascibility captured me! Throughout the series, wit and danger intermingled with hope and desire. Get read!
August 4, 2026
sweet mountain witches paranormal cozy mysteries
I really enjoyed reading this series. The stories were interesting and fun to read. Kept me looking forward to the next story. Sorry it’s finished. Give it a try, I’m sure you’ll enjoy it
I really enjoyed reading this series. The stories were interesting and fun to read. Kept me looking forward to the next story. Sorry it’s finished. Give it a try, I’m sure you’ll enjoy it
August 22, 2026
Great read
From the 1st page, this series kept me wanting more. Loved every minute of these books. I've decided Cindy Stark is now one of my top 5 authors. The story telling, characters, landscapes all of it. Just magical
From the 1st page, this series kept me wanting more. Loved every minute of these books. I've decided Cindy Stark is now one of my top 5 authors. The story telling, characters, landscapes all of it. Just magical
June 13, 2024
Great read
I thoroughly enjoyed reading these books, they had everything you could want in a story, fantastic characters, great storyline, mystery, murder and magic.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading these books, they had everything you could want in a story, fantastic characters, great storyline, mystery, murder and magic.
August 16, 2024
Love this series
I loved the stories and bless the goddess she gave this to me to read. I would recommend it to everyone. It's a series of books families can read together.
I loved the stories and bless the goddess she gave this to me to read. I would recommend it to everyone. It's a series of books families can read together.
October 15, 2024
good read
Interesting storey lines
Loved the relationships of the lead characters,
Loved the kitties and the idea of the cafe
Plus the safe spaces created.
Interesting storey lines
Loved the relationships of the lead characters,
Loved the kitties and the idea of the cafe
Plus the safe spaces created.
January 13, 2025
Very Romantic
I’m not a fan of witches but this was written very well. I had to read all of the cozys.
I’m not a fan of witches but this was written very well. I had to read all of the cozys.
March 25, 2025
Great adventure
I love the books. They were easy to read and pure entertainment. I like to think outside the box and this is awesome.
I love the books. They were easy to read and pure entertainment. I like to think outside the box and this is awesome.
April 25, 2025
Fun read
The plot lines were interwoven through the entire series. The characters are interesting and it was fun to watch them grow and develop.
The plot lines were interwoven through the entire series. The characters are interesting and it was fun to watch them grow and develop.
April 30, 2025
Breathtaking
Absolutely amazing page turning can't wait to read the other series' the romance and mystery probably one of the best series I've read in a while.
Absolutely amazing page turning can't wait to read the other series' the romance and mystery probably one of the best series I've read in a while.
May 25, 2025
Wonderful story line
Enjoyable, fun, and different. I have truly enjoyed this series! These stories are spell binding and held my interest. Well written.
Enjoyable, fun, and different. I have truly enjoyed this series! These stories are spell binding and held my interest. Well written.
May 26, 2025
Sweet
An enjoyable series. With just enough mystery an relationship interaction to hold your attention and be sweet. Enjoyed the writing style.
An enjoyable series. With just enough mystery an relationship interaction to hold your attention and be sweet. Enjoyed the writing style.
June 4, 2025
Fun fun fun
I really enjoyed this series bundle. Awesome characters and a good amount of mysteries to solve. No sexual content and no gruesome violence. I recommend it very much.
I really enjoyed this series bundle. Awesome characters and a good amount of mysteries to solve. No sexual content and no gruesome violence. I recommend it very much.
June 18, 2025
Easy to Follow
Enjoyable series. Easy to read - sometimes I would just stay in bed to finish reading the book lol. So, it obviously kept me interested.
Enjoyable series. Easy to read - sometimes I would just stay in bed to finish reading the book lol. So, it obviously kept me interested.
August 22, 2025
Awesome
Loved it from the first to the last page. Laughter, moments of suspense and frustration but in the end through determination and love a HEA
Loved it from the first to the last page. Laughter, moments of suspense and frustration but in the end through determination and love a HEA
June 7, 2026
lovely series
I enjoyed these books in the series. Sweet Mountain Meadows, and all of its characters we’re a very pleasant and happy storyline to read and experience.
I enjoyed these books in the series. Sweet Mountain Meadows, and all of its characters we’re a very pleasant and happy storyline to read and experience.
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