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Witch of Edgehill #1.5
Pawsitively Sabotaged
Pawsitively Sabotaged is a short story that takes place between Pawsitively Poisonous and Pawsitively Cursed in the completed Witch of Edgehill series.
Uncover a vandal’s identity, save a wedding, and keep her witchy gifts a secret? Piece of cake.Amber Blackwood is still reeling from the loss of her friend Melanie Cole. As the town’s resident odd duck, Amber doesn’t have many close ties in Edgehill. So when a vandal threatens the safety and livelihood of Betty Harris, the owner of Purrfectly Scrumptious, Amber wants to help.
The vandal smashed cupcakes Betty had stored for an upcoming hoity-toity wedding for a Bridezilla who is driving everyone in town batty. Things only get worse when a cupcake causes the Bridezilla to go into anaphylactic shock.
Worried about her friend’s reputation and livelihood, Amber searches for the perpetrator. Is someone targeting Betty and her shop, or trying to hurt the bride-to-be? All Amber knows is that she must stop the saboteur before Betty loses much more than her beloved cupcake shop.
Uncover a vandal’s identity, save a wedding, and keep her witchy gifts a secret? Piece of cake.Amber Blackwood is still reeling from the loss of her friend Melanie Cole. As the town’s resident odd duck, Amber doesn’t have many close ties in Edgehill. So when a vandal threatens the safety and livelihood of Betty Harris, the owner of Purrfectly Scrumptious, Amber wants to help.
The vandal smashed cupcakes Betty had stored for an upcoming hoity-toity wedding for a Bridezilla who is driving everyone in town batty. Things only get worse when a cupcake causes the Bridezilla to go into anaphylactic shock.
Worried about her friend’s reputation and livelihood, Amber searches for the perpetrator. Is someone targeting Betty and her shop, or trying to hurt the bride-to-be? All Amber knows is that she must stop the saboteur before Betty loses much more than her beloved cupcake shop.
96 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 10, 2024
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Melissa Erin Jackson
27 books529 followersMelissa is a professional pet sitter and an author of paranormal mysteries. There are two books out in her Riley Thomas mystery series--The Forgotten Child and Shuttered Secrets. Her Witch of Edgehill cozy paranormal mystery series is complete at five books. The first two books in her urban fantasy series, The Charm Collector, are out now. Unholy Magic and A Mythical Case of Arson are up next! She owns too many pets and lives in Northern California with her equally pet-obsessed boyfriend. For information about her books, you can join her newsletter at melissajacksonbooks.com
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June 22, 2023
Amber's neighbor Betty, who owns the town bakery, has just gotten the job of baking for a prestigious wedding. Then someone breaks into her bakery and ruins her supplies. Can they catch the vandal? Will the wedding go on as planned? Will anyone ever trust the quality of Betty's baked goods again? I've read all of the books in the series, and this novella nicely fills in between the first and second novels.
June 7, 2024
This is a Witchy Cozy Mystery Novella, and this is the 1.5 book in the Witch of Edgehill series. I have read the other books in this series before picking up this book. I really enjoyed reading this book. I love the characters in this book, and the short town that is in this book sounds so sweet and cute. I found the mystery in this book to be really good. I received an ARC of this book. This review is my own honest opinion about the book like all my reviews are.
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June 9, 2024
I absolutely loved this novella, I didn't need to have read the series to be enjoy Pawsitively Sabotaged. I have been wanting to read this series for quite some time but this clean, easy to read, no murder cosy mystery made me want to read them all even more. All of the characters are fabulous, easy to bring to life. Edgehill is one place I would love to visit.
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.
June 21, 2023
This short story between Books 1 and 2 of the Witch of Edgehill series is a satisfying foray into the world of magic, cats, and cupcake drama. A lot happens at the bakery across from Amber's toy shop and it was a joy to get to know Betty, the baker, a bit better. With characteristic humor and excellent pacing, this is a perfect way visit to Edgehill.
November 6, 2024
When her friend's cupcakes are sabotaged, our heroine is on the case. There is more than potential murder involved. There are sweets in danger!
This is short story placed between books one and two of the series. The story is written as a standalone and works just fine on its own.
The story is well written and easy to read, with an intriguing mystery to solve. The setting and characters are well developed and provide excellent drivers for the story. The interactions between the characters edged with little bits of humor are the highlight of the story for me. Overall, a very entertaining read and I look forward to more from this author.
Highly recommended,.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This is short story placed between books one and two of the series. The story is written as a standalone and works just fine on its own.
The story is well written and easy to read, with an intriguing mystery to solve. The setting and characters are well developed and provide excellent drivers for the story. The interactions between the characters edged with little bits of humor are the highlight of the story for me. Overall, a very entertaining read and I look forward to more from this author.
Highly recommended,.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 3, 2025
Before reading this novella, I read and enjoyed book 1. Amber Blackwood owns a curiosity shop called Quirky Whiskers in Edgehill, Oregon. She recently solved the murder of her friend Melanie Cole. Amber is leery of forming many close friendships for fear of accidentally revealing her secret of being a witch. Her friend Betty Harris owns Purfectly Scrumptious nearby and is getting cupcakes ready for the big Darby Graham/ Nigel Holt wedding. When bride-to-be Darby goes into anaphylactic shock after taste testing a batch of Betty's cupcakes, Amber knows she has to help find out what happened. This is a one sitting read with fun characters that continues from where book 1 left off. I look forward to reading book 2.
February 11, 2025
Nice mystery where someone only almost dies
Amber, the main character, was very appealing to me. Her magic and setting in which she practices it are pretty unique for a cozy mystery. She is not interfering in police investigations. She is not navigating a maybe romance with one of the law enforcement officers. All positives for me.
Amber is helping a friend whose business may be destroyed after someone breaks in and sabotages the friend's cupcakes. It results in a bride-to-be coming close to dying. I was very satisfied with the path to the resolution and the resolution itself. This was a quick, really enjoyable story!
Amber, the main character, was very appealing to me. Her magic and setting in which she practices it are pretty unique for a cozy mystery. She is not interfering in police investigations. She is not navigating a maybe romance with one of the law enforcement officers. All positives for me.
Amber is helping a friend whose business may be destroyed after someone breaks in and sabotages the friend's cupcakes. It results in a bride-to-be coming close to dying. I was very satisfied with the path to the resolution and the resolution itself. This was a quick, really enjoyable story!
June 27, 2025
This was a cute, fun story with witches and cats and a bakery (though the main character doesn’t own the bakery, her oddity shop is across the street). I really enjoyed the characters, especially the relationship between Amber (shop owner) and Betty (bakery owner). In this short novella, Betty has been hired to bake the cakes for a posh wedding. But someone sabotages her cupcakes and nearly kills the bride-to-be. Amber wants to help her friend and does some sleuthing, but it is a second break-in at the bakery that solves the mystery for her. I can see I’m going to need to read more in this series as it was fun, interesting, and had a satisfying ending.
December 1, 2025
Bridezilla, attempted murder by cupcake and a little witchcraft thrown in.
Great storytelling with a well thought out plot. The main characters are very likable. A wealthy couple decide to get married in Edgehill because of the community's zealous love of all things feline. The bride to be had visited there sometime in the past. The bride has a bake off to see which of the two cupcake makers gets the job. Neither baker knows they are participating in this bake off. Each thought they had the job and the bride was trying to choose a flavor. It gets crazy after this and you'll have to read it to find out what happens. 😀
Great storytelling with a well thought out plot. The main characters are very likable. A wealthy couple decide to get married in Edgehill because of the community's zealous love of all things feline. The bride to be had visited there sometime in the past. The bride has a bake off to see which of the two cupcake makers gets the job. Neither baker knows they are participating in this bake off. Each thought they had the job and the bride was trying to choose a flavor. It gets crazy after this and you'll have to read it to find out what happens. 😀
June 16, 2024
Pawsitively Sabotaged is book #1.5 in the Witch of Edgehill series by Melissa Erin Jackson.
This takes place soon after Pawsitively Poisonous where Amber’s friend was murdered. It was a nice touch of realism to see that Amber was still affected by Melanie’s death. Now someone is threatening her friend Betty’s reputation and business. This was an entertaining story and I look forward to the next book.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This takes place soon after Pawsitively Poisonous where Amber’s friend was murdered. It was a nice touch of realism to see that Amber was still affected by Melanie’s death. Now someone is threatening her friend Betty’s reputation and business. This was an entertaining story and I look forward to the next book.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 1, 2025
Weddings and poison
Amber is a witch in a small town getting ready to host a huge wedding. When the baker across the street has a break in, Amber worries for her friend. An allergic reaction from the bride has the baker worried about town gossip and the bride's health. Amber decides to use a little magic to get to the bottom of the mystery. And when she does, she's surprised!
A cute story with fun characters! Very much enjoyed!
Amber is a witch in a small town getting ready to host a huge wedding. When the baker across the street has a break in, Amber worries for her friend. An allergic reaction from the bride has the baker worried about town gossip and the bride's health. Amber decides to use a little magic to get to the bottom of the mystery. And when she does, she's surprised!
A cute story with fun characters! Very much enjoyed!
June 29, 2025
Amber, the bridezilla is pitting Betty Harris and another bakery owner against each other rather than allowing them to work together using their strengths. Betty’s cakes are delicious and the other owner’s decorating skills are impeccable. Amber also gives them short suspenses on all her requests.
Someone taints a cupcake and Amber has a severe reaction. The prime suspect is Betty.
The book was well narrated and despite my dislike for Amber, I enjoyed the story.
Someone taints a cupcake and Amber has a severe reaction. The prime suspect is Betty.
The book was well narrated and despite my dislike for Amber, I enjoyed the story.
June 5, 2024
Amber Blackwood had another mystery on her hand. Purrfectly Scrumptious, the bakery across the street, was vandalized, and her friend is accused of causing a food allergy reaction.
Melissa tells a compelling story and keeps you guessing. Excellent writing style.
I received a copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Melissa tells a compelling story and keeps you guessing. Excellent writing style.
I received a copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 23, 2024
A very nice novella! Our protagonist helps solve the mystery of sabotaged cupcakes for a wedding. This one doesn't involve as much magic as the first book in the series though (and fewer cat puns, which I don't mind). I would have wanted to know more on Betty and Kathy at the end, maybe a bit more of the wedding. Still a good one! I basically just wanted it to be longer, hehe.
July 20, 2024
Delightful story
I really enjoyed reaa😙ding this dirty mystery. She portrays her characters so vividly that I feel like iil know them. I thought I had the villian figured out untIl the final few pages of the book. I highly recommend this to anyone who enjoys a fast paced mystery.
I really enjoyed reaa😙ding this dirty mystery. She portrays her characters so vividly that I feel like iil know them. I thought I had the villian figured out untIl the final few pages of the book. I highly recommend this to anyone who enjoys a fast paced mystery.
August 1, 2024
Amber continues to try her wings.
Short, entertaining, easy to read. Interesting characters, I liked Amber and Betty most. Storyline fairly good, depicting how people can be neighbourly, looking out for each other, however, there is really not that much magic involved. Cats are included but not involved in the story.
Go ahead and read.
Short, entertaining, easy to read. Interesting characters, I liked Amber and Betty most. Storyline fairly good, depicting how people can be neighbourly, looking out for each other, however, there is really not that much magic involved. Cats are included but not involved in the story.
Go ahead and read.
June 11, 2024
Amber is a witch who solves mysteries. Her friends bakery has been broke into and it’s up to Amber to solve the case. It’s a fun read.
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.
June 12, 2024
I love every book I've read from this author thus far. I really love when there's no gruesome death to solve. Win win with this story! A great clean short mystery, I really enjoyed it.
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.
June 23, 2024
This is the second book I've read written by Melissa Erin Jackson; I can’t wait to read more of her books.
This is part of the Witch of Edgehill Mystery Series; it takes place between Pawsitively Poisonous & Pawsitively Cursed.
This is part of the Witch of Edgehill Mystery Series; it takes place between Pawsitively Poisonous & Pawsitively Cursed.
July 29, 2024
Pawsitively Delightful!
This was a fun story, short, but packaged with a fun character. Amber, capture my attention right away, is delightful witch. I can hardly wait to read the next. Highly recommended!
This was a fun story, short, but packaged with a fun character. Amber, capture my attention right away, is delightful witch. I can hardly wait to read the next. Highly recommended!
August 2, 2024
Delightfully quirky cozy. I am really loving this serious! The author, Melissa Jackson creates beautifully written books, tasteful while dealing with difficult aspects of life and a touch of Magic.
September 11, 2024
Purrfectly Entertaining Little Story
It's uncommon to find that the main character is an introvert. I wondered why she
had not honed her witch skills more. They o mystery was entertaining and impossible to figure out before the reveal.
It's uncommon to find that the main character is an introvert. I wondered why she
had not honed her witch skills more. They o mystery was entertaining and impossible to figure out before the reveal.
November 22, 2024
Pawsitively Sabotaged
I really enjoyed this story. It was fun, exciting, suspenseful and had some good laughs. The characters were fun, quirky and friendly. I would recommend this book. Happy Reading!!!!
I really enjoyed this story. It was fun, exciting, suspenseful and had some good laughs. The characters were fun, quirky and friendly. I would recommend this book. Happy Reading!!!!
March 2, 2025
Too short
It was over before I knew it. The only other complaint I have is that Kathy from Kat's Treats was mentioned more at the end. It would have helped show that Kat and Betty were getting along.
It was over before I knew it. The only other complaint I have is that Kathy from Kat's Treats was mentioned more at the end. It would have helped show that Kat and Betty were getting along.
May 1, 2025
This was such a quick, fun little mystery. I love the characters and the cats. A great, fast read. I love this series too and plan to complete it soon. Also, I love shorter books, instead of the 600-page behemoths.
December 16, 2025
The bakery across the road from Amber's shop is broken into and machines damaged and product destroyed. Amber wants to protect her friend and so she does her best to uncover the person responsible.
Light and fun
Light and fun
June 9, 2024
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. It was a cute little mystery where Amber catches the one sabotaging the wedding.
June 13, 2024
Amazing!
I love this series, it's such a fantastic, nice and easy read. I highly recommend the books and I'm looking forward to reading the next one.
I love this series, it's such a fantastic, nice and easy read. I highly recommend the books and I'm looking forward to reading the next one.
June 19, 2024
I really liked this series, the characters and the plot. I've finished this series and look forward to reading more from this talented storyteller.
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