Twice Bitten on the Farm

Magic After Midnight #1

by Daphne Moore, Maeve Rayvenne, Lia Davis

We turned ourselves into vampires to save our lives... and now we're being punished for it? Not cool, Vampire Council.

Okay, yeah, we get it. There are laws and we broke them. We gotta spend a year on a farm (!!!). Easy peasy, right? Right? Right!?

One thing's for sure. This place ain't Broadway.

Avery and Allison, twin sisters with a flair for drama, have been exiled to “The Farm” as punishment for turning themselves into vampires. Their a year under the strict surveillance of Blanche White, a formidable fae warden who rules the prison farm with an iron fist. Upon their arrival, the sisters are thrust into their first challenge—tracking down a herd of elusive fae pygmy goats that have mysteriously vanished.

But the Farm harbors secrets deeper than just mischievous goats. Blanche is grappling with more than she anticipated, including the arrival of Arric, a powerful vampire exile with dangerous ambitions of his own. As the twins delve deeper into the Farm’s dark secrets, they realize their punishment is just the beginning. Caught in a web of sinister disappearances and shadowy forces, they find themselves unraveling a mystery that some will do anything to keep buried.

Genres: Fantasy

282 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 13, 2025

Reviews

[Heather Saizar · Rating 5 out of 5]

Twice Bitten on the Farm really impressed me. I love a good vampire story, but this one felt like a refreshing new take and that really made it stand out! The characters were a highlight for me. They’re layered, compelling, and surprisingly easy to get attached to, even when they make questionable choices.

With vampires, fae, witches, and so many unique elements woven into the world-building, there is always something happening. A mystery to solve, secrets to uncover, and the kind of atmosphere that keeps you turning pages.

The cliffhanger is intense, but it sets up the storyline for the next book perfectly, which I’m already excited to dive into!

If you enjoy character-driven fantasy with humor, magic, and a touch of chaos, this one is definitely worth picking up.

[Morally_Gray_Nola · Rating 5 out of 5]

As I usually read dark romance, Twice Bitten On The Farm is a unique read for me. I am so glad I read it. It was witty, cozy, never a dull second, oh so sad, and left me wanting for the next installment.

I loveLoveLOVE Blanche and Arric’s characters … and simmering potential romance—they’d both deny is there. Their fight for alpha is sexy, their banter is entertaining, and their moments of truce are soothing. I have a feeling whoever’s going to come out on top, the ‘loser’ won’t mind a bit.

Phillip and Zam’s relationship is a rocky one. Phillip is more likable than Zam’s character. Phillip appears to ME to be more obsessed than in love. Hopefully, that’s the case.

The twins, Allison and Avery, sure got the shaft with their sentences. They are incredibly likable characters. I hope they find romantic interests in future books.

Ohhhhh, but, mind that cliff …

I am really looking forward to Book 2: Twice Bitten At The Faire!!

*** Recommended ***

MMC:
✨Arric
✨Phillip
FMC:
✨Blanche
✨Allison
✨Avery
✨Zam
HEA/Cliffhanger:
✨Cliffhanger
Series:
✨Magic After Midnight: Book 1
Tropes:
👉vampires x witches x faes
👉romantic fantasy
👉mystery
Triggers:
💥violence
💥Death
💥Death of fae animals

[Cleocutie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun story with enjoyable characters and all sorts of mythological beings. I loved exploring the farm and trying to uncover its secrets with Avery and Alison. I also really liked all the different animals on the farm and how the characters interacted.

[Penny Leidecker · Rating 5 out of 5]

interesting page turner

Although this is my first book by these authors, it definitely won’t be my last. This book grabbed my attention from page one and still had it on the last page. I didn’t want it to end. Luckily, we get book two in January. Blanche operates The Farm, a last ditch reformatory for vampires. The three newest to arrive are twins, Allison and Avery Whitfield, and Arric. The twins sentenced because they didn’t have permission to become vampires and Arric, a member of the Vampire Council because he thinks he doesn’t have to follow the rules and can do whatever he wants. We meet many interesting characters while reading, some fae, some vampire, some witch, and even some human besides other creatures. I’m not going to leave any spoilers, but I will say if enjoy a book that will keep you flipping the pages to see what happens next, this book is for you. Oh, and don’t forget there’s a murder to solve. I can’t wait for the next book to see what happens.

[Kristen Lewendon · Rating 5 out of 5]

We finally get to learn what Avery and Allison’s punishment will be for turning themselves into vampires. It’s not at all the punishment I was expecting. Though, the airy ren-faire surface of the farm appears to be hiding secrets the twins have barely begun to uncover. It’s also possible that some missing goats are the least of their problems. I’m hooked. I mostly don’t have a clue what’s going on, but I need to know more, and I NEED to know it NOW!
I received a complimentary copy of this book through Booksprout.

[Christina Frøkjær · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm a big fan of vampire stories, but I absolutely despise cliffhangers. So why did I love this book enough to give it five stars despite the ending? It's all about the characters. The author did an incredible job making me care about every single one of them, even the vampires! The multiple points of view give you a full picture of the world, which is a good thing because a lot is happening. This first book is a great setup, laying the groundwork for what's to come, and while there's no main mystery to solve or romance to follow, the blend of fantasy and imaginative storytelling is captivating. The cliffhanger was brutal, but I’m already dying to find out what happens next.

To escape a deadly disease, Avery and Alison take a desperate gamble and break the Vampire Council's most sacred rules. Their punishment? Exile to a mysterious place known only as the Farm. Tasked with a year of rehabilitation, the sisters are thrown into a world where reality is twisted and nothing is as it seems. With mischievous Fae goats on the loose, forbidden horses in the stables, and an eccentric Renaissance festival on the horizon, they'll have to learn to adapt quickly. Will they learn the rules in time to survive their sentence, or will the secrets of the Farm break them first?

[Damla · Rating 4 out of 5]

Allison and Avery are twin sisters who, in a desperate attempt to heal from an incurable disease, turn themselves into vampires. What they didn’t realize was that such a choice required permission from the Vampire Council. As punishment, they’re exiled for a year to “The Farm,” a rehabilitation space for supernatural lawbreakers. Under Blanche’s strict rules, the twins begin to navigate their new reality, uncovering not only the secrets of The Farm but also of Blanche herself. And then there is Arric. He is a powerful vampire sentenced to The Farm as well, and his presence makes things even more complicated.

This book is very different from what I usually pick up, but as a fan of fantasy (even if I don’t read the genre as much lately), I was pleasantly surprised. The story is creative and full of sharp, witty humor. The multiple POVs worked really well, giving fresh perspectives and making the narrative more dynamic.

The world-building stood out to me the most. Being immersed in The Farm and following the plans for the Renaissance Festival was both fun and imaginative. At times, I found it a little tricky to keep track of all the characters, especially with Sam/Zam, but once I settled in, I really enjoyed the ensemble cast of vampires and fae. The book ends on a cliffhanger, but since there is a sequel coming, I am eager to see where the story goes next.

Overall, this was a cozy, well-written fantasy with likable characters, a unique setting, and a balance of humor and mystery that kept me turning the pages. I would definitely recommend it to readers looking for a lighthearted yet inventive twist on vampire stories.

I received this copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Michelle Alyse · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was actually very great.

I did enjoy the fact that there was a mixture of different toes of magical characters in it. It was a short read, but filled with a lot.

The twins are sent to a farm to serve out their sentence, they don’t know much about anything besides a very limited knowledge of vampires. Which makes sense, as they’re baby vamps and as we all know humans shouldn’t be keen to anything but humans.

Now to the farm, it’s filled with different types of fae animals. It seems to be helping pull powers forward in the twins. Blanche, who runs the farm has been doing so longer than most have been alive. She’s a fae, a mixture one who was actually sent away. This first days on the farm the twins experience so much already.

[Tracy Vaughan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Than goodness for the spice between Blanche and Arric. Their strained frustration with each other was fun and had me wondering if/when it would combust. Being the introduction to Blanche’s magical farm/ vampire prison there was a lot of other-world explanation which made for a very slow start.
The introduction of the vampire characters and their transport to the farm took way too long for my taste. I found the first third of the book to be rather slow moving.
The intrigue on the farm picked up and things became more interesting. The last quarter of the book moves rapidly and interest is piqued just in time for the cliff-hanger. Based on the ending, I anticipate a much faster pace for the second book, as there is little need for centuries of explanations!
For those who enjoy vampire, fae, and other-worldly creatures, I think you’ll enjoy this book.

[AW · Rating 4 out of 5]

Twice Bitten at the Farm is a genre-blending ride through a supernatural rehabilitation center disguised as a Renaissance faire—and it’s every bit as wild as it sounds.

Welcome to the Farm, a fae-run prison where magical misfits serve their sentences. Blanche, the enigmatic fae owner, rules over a cast of creatures including vampires, fae, and more. Among the newly sentenced: twin sisters Avery and Allison, freshly turned vampires, and Arric, a brooding vampire council member with secrets of his own.

Told through multiple POVs, the story dives into power struggles, mysterious disappearances, and tangled loyalties. The setting is richly imagined, the stakes are high, and the tension simmers from beginning to ending. I’ll definitely read book 2 Twice Bitten at the Faire, which releases in January 2026.

Thank you to Daphne Moore, Lia Davis, and Maeve Rayvenne for the review copy.

[The Book Ssirren · Rating 4 out of 5]

I had the best time with this book. Twins that get sentenced to a year in a fae farm for turning themselves into vampires without permission. I absolutely loved the characters, the animals, and the humor. This book held humor and mystery. It was suspenseful and funny all at the same time. It definitely had me pulled into and enjoying every moment. Thank you so much for allowing me to be a part of your ARC team. I had such a great time reading this.

[Jane litherland · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a delight! A triumph that sits right in your lap. Read it with speed it’s entertaining indeed . They broke the laws they didn’t know existed they insisted ,since they previously wasn’t up on the vampire elites list. Avery and her twin sis Allison have been banished to a farm as punishment,more like banishment ill balm. Runaround with pigs instead of the origami on Broadway ,well the lights aren’t shining tonight but the moon might be . Blimey! Blanche White is the Fae Warden . That’s Fae not fair because she rules with iron fist not at all ableist! Underneath all this ,there’s this a sinister undercurrent running through and with the arrival of another ,there’s a bit of a to do. Things at the farm are not as they thought and they are going to be more fraught and overworked and overwrought. On report is least if their worries ,best get on with it before evil scurries…A mystery ensues and they’re really good sleuths to tell some truths ,for sooth. Awesomeness,the writing is divine . It flows so smoothly and it’s a steady stream of things going on. I really enjoyed this one.

[Lynzee · Rating 3 out of 5]

Your sisters, new, fresh blood, have barely been a vampire for even a day, and you're already on trial. Sorry, we never got the memo that becoming a vamp without permission is illegal. Who knew. Now you're here on the farm. They made it sound so dangerous, a year-long punishment, but it's kind of relaxing. I mean, we're having cozy farm shananigans and our own personal space. Not like our cramped apartment in New York, where we were constantly in pain before turning. It feels so freeing not to worry about all that anymore. The supervisor is cool and kinda strange. Our fellow "prisoners" keep butting heads with her with a tension you could slice with a knife. And yes, the goats are still missing, and a poacher is wandering around all while the faire still needs to be set up, but it can't be that bad, right?

Twice Bitten on the Farm by Daphne Moore and Maeve Rayvenne is set in the world of Lia Davis’ ”Life After Magic”. We follow the sisters Allison and Avery as they navigate what's supposed to be a year-long punishment to become reformed vampire citizens. Their only crime: existing as vampires in the first place. So what may seem harrowing actually turns into what appears to be an adorable, cozy farm journey. With some more subtle dark twists and turns, and some missing Fae goats, it led to a story that made me feel both relaxed and shocked.

One thing I consistently loved was all the different types of animals in the story. Each one was so different, I couldn't wait to hear about the next adorable critter the sisters would run into. The bumblepaws were especially cute. Think about a kitty that's actually a honey bee. With little wings that sound like purrs, I couldn't help but say awe every time they were mentioned in the story. The authors know how to write about these animals in such a way that you'll find yourself attached to them. From a too-perfect golden horse, adorable foxsnakes, and mischievous goats that love yoga and mischief, I couldn't stop the happiness that came over me. I just wanted to see them all safe and happy and protected. Because it would be a shame if something happened, right?

A hint of potential danger occurs almost immediately. All due to the fact that part of the fae goats are missing before the sisters even arrive. Now, while the goats wandering off doesn't feel pressing at first, it continuously looms over the story. There are barriers, fae woods, ren faires, human towns, and these little suckers could wreak havoc anywhere. Allison and Avery walk into this mystery, tasked with solving it.

The missing goats had me going through different stages of thought with a dash of panic. The urgency amplified when a case of animal poaching occurred. The poaching spooked me in a way that I realized maybe there is actually danger here. Despite all the species of potentially dangerous people, it never occurred to me that something might be wrong. Because everything felt so normal and relaxing. A sense of dread slowly started sinking in, even as the cozy farm antics continued. It left me wondering, is everything actually alright here? And kept me focused on what might happen next.

Speaking of locked in, the characters also kept me incredibly engaged. The amount of fully fleshed-out, established characters was such an amazing thing to see. I felt like I had hit the lore jackpot. There were so many fascinating backstories. I found myself wanting whole books on so many people. Allison and Avery's pov may be the primary focus of the books, but I found myself falling in love even with the characters that had none.

Blanche runs the farm, and she's completely confident and in charge. Arric is a vampire council member with a violent past/present. Who, despite trying to be the most dangerous thing in the room, comes off as more of a guardsman for our main duo and even Blanche herself. I could watch Blanche and Arric's dangerous flirtation and power plays all day. I would love an enemies-to-lovers book about them only. And even books about them separately. Blanche's species type and her history with Arric all contribute to this feeling. The reason Arric gets sent to the farm is no slouch either with its potential novel material. The times they're the focus always got my blood pumping.

Even the side characters shine brightly. I want to know how Phillip and Zam actually got together before the events of the story. I want to see the story of our human characters deciding to stay here and how that's affected them. There's so much burgeoning book potential with this exciting, colorful cast. It makes me extremely excited.

There was a lot to love about this story. But there were some caveats. Blanche's chapter started off smoothly, giving us an early look at what's going on at the farm before the girls arrive. What followed was a rocky transition.

Allison's first pov chapter uses a significant amount of purple prose, which made it rather hard to read through. She seemed to have a habit of being the one who focused on what others were wearing and commenting on every single detail. She would talk up a much bigger game than she could currently back up, being a newborn vampire. Unfortunately, it leads to her intro becoming clunky and distracting versus insightful. The trend doesn't carry to the rest of the book and can be attributed to her mood at the time of the trial.

On the subject of prose, a persistent naming error occurs throughout the story. Zam's name frequently gets replaced with Sam. The constant name change could make it difficult for readers to discern who's being talked about at any given time.

Pivoting back to the characters, I already established how much I love the wide variety of characters. And our main duo is super adorable. I loved seeing them get adjusted to their new surroundings and abilities. They make for such a cute newborn vampire experience.

But Allison and Avery lack main character energy due to being overshadowed by the other cast. The book's primarily the twins' pov. Yet I find Blanche's chapters take over as the primary interest. Her chapters showcasing so many interesting people, unfortunately, detract from the twins.

Their much fresher experience is put on the back burner. If Allison and Avery had the book completely to themselves, I feel the emotional investment would have resonated more, giving them their chance to shine. The discovery of new abilities is an exciting time. The animal whisperer power and the ability to see beyond the glamor are incredibly interesting. Allison's power is great because of all the fae creatures. To be able to understand and empathize with all these fantastical beings is extraordinary. Avery's ability makes it easy for her not to be fooled by any dark shenanigans that may occur. It makes things a lot more mysterious.

But Blanche's perspective gives us so much information that it makes the characters seem less phenomenal. The experiences aren't as intense or novel anymore. Any opportunity we could have had to experience learning about the world through their eyes gets dashed.

Such as the case of when Avery saw Blanche's true form. I could feel the fear and confusion from her. It was so interesting and mysterious. I wanted to know more. That emotional impact got tossed aside when Blanche's chapters just give us all or most of the answers. Her character has such a commanding, heavy presence that it devalues the twins' perspective.

I'm saddened that despite them having the most screen time, they feel so small in comparison to everyone else. I like them and want to see how they evolve. The potential and framework are there from their backstories to their burgeoning talents. I hope to see them stand out and shine more in the next book.

That being said, while reading, you'll realize the book is a setup for the second installment. Not every question gets answered. The story leaves us with an insane cliffhanger. While this might be a deterrent for some of you, this ending hit me like a truck. What I had started to fear may have been an exaggeration in the summary, came in as a roaring crescendo at the very end. The consistent cozy atmosphere with the subtlest of cues made this ending feel like a gutpunch in the best way possible. I am hyped to see what happens next. Thank you to Daphne Moore, Maeve Rayvenne, and Lia Davis for letting me take a dive into this fascinating world. And if you wanna know what happens and why I'm this excited, you'll just have to give it a try for yourself.

Until next time,

Lynzee

[Annette · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a quick book. It’s a little different from what I normally read but it was a really nice change. I found all the characters interesting . It ended a bit abruptly so now I’m impatiently waiting for the next one.

[Elizabeth Smith]

I am loving the continuing story of Fanged after forty's heroine Hailey's twin sisters, Allison and Avery. They are bright, bold, adventurous, and even when they are down, like twins should, they stick together like glue, sounds like a country song. Old and new friends, new surroundings and new intrigues to be solved. Don't wait a minute longer, buy it, KU it, you just have to read it

[Carol Collinsworth · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thought it was a good read. Fast read, enjoyable. It wasn’t what I am used to, but it was good. I don’t really understand this “fae” thing. But all the characters were amazing. Blanche and Arric’s characters are a hoot. They have a love hate thing going on even tho Arric is serving time on the farm. Sam/Zan ( are they the same person?) and Phillip are kinda weird couple. On again off again. I guess they really were made for each other. And the twins? I didn’t get why they turned into Vampires, and why was it a crime to do so? Their sentence to the Farm was not right, but hey, they are good girls!
I would really recommend this one to 13-16 year olds. Depending on their maturity. All because of some of the triggers.
Hope you all enjoy it.

[Laura Moylan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Blanche runs a Renaissance festival on her land. It is also known as The Farm, where vampires go for a last ditch reformation effort. Philip is a vampire that had been sent their a while back for reform and now acted as a jack of all trades. Zam is Philip’s off and on again girlfriend who also helps out, handling the vendors and organizing, etc. Zam is a banshee and she is awesome. I love her. Philip needs a smack or three. Blanche is a very powerful person, she would have to be in order to handle all of the magic. I fell in love with the Farm immediately as there are a bunch of things that Blanche’s magic does to let vamps have a normal life like a ‘human.’ Mrs. Willowfast is hilarious. I don’t know what is up with the town Council and how Snouffer got elected but he has it out for Blanche and her land and the festival. I agree, that it is a money maker, but all of those fines and fees… something is just not right. Bumblepaws. OMG> cat bees. I’ll not spoil anything else but dear goodness. That is cute. I totally fell in love with all of the fae creatures like the bumblepaws. However, weird things keep happening and something is just not right. I laughed, cried, muttered and chewed on my nails with worry. The Vampire Council sends Hailey’s twin sisters, Avery & Allison to The Farm, for breaking vampire law, by taking their brother’s blood and turning themselves. So for one year they must be at The Farm and can’t have contact with their family during that time. That was the only thing that bothered me. At least the twins had each other. Arric, a council member, is also sent there. OMG> Arric is hilarious. I don’t know why he takes it upon himself to protect the twins, but he does. I can’t wait to see what happens next. I have soooo many questions that need to be answered.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Julie Howard · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book. Which is totally wrong for me because well I am not really a vampire fan, hey vampires and also I don't like cliff hangers. So why did I read the book? Well I have read other books by this author and enjoyed them, so thought I would give it ago and yes I knew about the cliff hanger from reading other reviews but I had no idea it would be SUCH a cliff hanger and just when it was getting interesting. So why do I find myself giving it a five star review? I think because I liked the characters, yes even the vampires. The story is told by multiple characters, giving you a detailed account of what is going and there certainly was a lot going on. I am not sure what category I would class the book in because there was no mystery to solve, unless you count how the fae goat keep escaping, it wasn't a romance despite the tension between two of the characters. I guess it would be fantasy as the author let her imagination free. This was a lot of introducing you to the characters and setting up the scene, so while I lot did happen it was more setting it for the next book, which I can't wait for.

When Avery and Alison discover they have the gene to inherit a debilitating disease they take matters into there own hands. By doing so they break every rule set by the vampire council. As punishment they are sent to the farm for a year, to be rehabilitated or in there case to learn the rules. It's no ordinary farm and nothing is as it seems. With Fae goats that like nothing but escaping, horses that should never be ridden and a Renaissance festival in the works they will have to learn quickly. Will the sisters survive there time in exile?
I was given this free review copy book at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

[CelticMoonGoddess · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was hooked from chapter 1 and enjoyed the book so much was hard to put it down as highly addictive from start.
Having enjoyed the Fanged After Forty series by the same authors Lia Davis and L.A. Boruff this spin off with the twin sisters, Avery and Allison, of Hailey Whitfield is just as filled with great humour, characters and very enjoyable storyline. The fantasy magical setting of The Farm and its inhabitants make a great background the adventures of Avery and Allison along the intriguing Arric and owner Blanche White. Lots of interesting magical people, creatures and great to see the twins discovering their magic skills as the emerge during the adventures they are drawn into.
If you enjoyed the authors previous series of magical fantasy adventures you will love this book and even if not, this book is a great introduction into their magical and fascinating imagination with enjoyable storyline and engaging characters.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Cristina · Rating 3 out of 5]

The story is there, but the writing and pacing all need to be reworked a bit. There are grammatical corrections that should've happened, and it's way too fast-paced to be able to learn much about the world, let alone enjoy it. I mean, come on, it's a Ren Faire run by a bad-ass death fae, who wouldn't want to read it? And maybe this will come in the next book, but let me meet the quirky, magical vendors for more than 5 seconds. Give me the small things that round out this place and its people and magic system. But please show and don't tell. I don't need the characters' inner monologues explaining everything. We, the reader, can be a bit lost and confused on things just like 2 of our main characters. I'll keep my eye out for the next installment, since I truly believe the story concept is amazing. The execution just needs a bit of shaping. But I could see this becoming big if that reworking is done.

[Cath · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is book one of the Magic After Midnight and is an offshoot of another series by the author, with twin sisters Avery and Allison Whitfield, exiled to a supernatural farm to learn safely about their new vampire traits. One of them had Huntington’s disease, which was genetic and didn’t want her sister to have it also, so they decided to drink some of their brother Luke’s blood to be healed, as they thought. But because of Luke’s bond with his mate, his blood is very strong, and it meant they were both turned into vampires, without any permission from the Vampire Council. So yet again, members of their family have been called in front of the Vampire Council, this time one that has new members, even their own sister Hailey and her mate Jax. That doesn’t mean they will get special treatment, but at least this newer Council will not mean they get a death sentence like Hailey was threatened with, but instead they must spend a year on a special prison farm run by a Fae warden, Blanche White, who is a lot more than just a simple fae. The Farm is a last chance reformatory for vampires and Blanche is rather busy with preparations for the Renaissance Faire to be held in two days and wasn’t expecting any new guests for the Farm. She is facing a load of new permits required for the vendors at the Faire, by a human councilman who is holding a grudge and insisting on last minute inspections! She has a trusted handyman in reformed vampire Philip, who used to be a monster no one thought could be reformed, who decided to stay on when his sentence ended, as well as the help of his girlfriend, fae Sam/Zam. Dominic, the head of the vampire council, rings Blanche just as she finishes dealing with vendor issues, to announce three new arrivals, sisters Avery and Allison, and Arric Smith, who was actually a member of the council! If Arric did not complete his sentence, then he would be executed.

They have been sent to the Farm to learn vampire rules and to learn to respect them, with a year to reflect on the consequences of their actions! Going through a portal to the Farm ends with a shock as bright sunshine is deadly to them all. Thankfully, the whole farm is protected, and vampires can work in the daytime and be out in the sun there without burning up. Arric tries to break out of the farm almost as soon as he arrives and even messing with the minds of the twins and trying on Blanche as well. Shame she is far stronger than Arric and will make sure he regrets trying that on anyone again. She is the only one to decide how they must spend their time on the farm and what they must do to atone for their crimes, so her word is law! Something Arric will find difficult to deal with. After settling in, after Avery saw the real Blanche, apparently a new vampiric power of hers, and got quite a shock. The first job the twins are given is to find the escaped fae pygmy goats, who have eaten their way out of the pen they were in which should have made sure they were kept out of the Faire and so wouldn’t eat all the goods. As they look for the goats, Allison has a small snake like fox fall into her arms as they walk on the edges of the dark forest at one edge of the farm, then find its dead parent, who has been stabbed! They race out with the kit and run into Sam and Philip, who accuse them of dangerous behaviour until they get told what actually happened. The creature is called a nathua and its mother and other kits from the family should have also been nearby. They all search for its mother and siblings, but only Allison can see it, stuck under a metal and rope net. Avery’s new power seems to be her affinity to animals. What the girls don’t know is that any nathua that loses its mate in a violent manner, will go berserk and kill anything it can! They cannot live without their mate and live together until one dies and the other would normally kill itself. Allison is pulled out of the way, just as Arric and Blanche arrive. They all get to see Blanche use her deadly powers on the mother nathua and Philip rushes them away before she hurts them also, without meaning to.

Something strange is happening in the area, with other strange disappearances and the faewoods are acting oddly, even turning Blanche around. The farm and the faire grounds are warded, with a portal the only access to the fae woods themselves, to keep human out where needed and to allow the vampires to be safe in the sun. Arric continues to test the bounds of the farm and especially Blanche’s authority, but even he will be shocked at what’s happening and offers her his assistance. There seems to be some strange forces around, especially within the faewoods, with the baby nathua siblings having been stolen, as well as they mother, whilst the father was killed. Whether whoever took them actually knew much about these fae creatures is unclear, as the kits would need very specific food to survive. Whilst the sisters are sent to look for the goats, Avery continues to carry the kit in a pouch, to keep it comfortable, but the faewoods start to mess with them until they are rescued by a handsome man who says he is Blanche’s brother Keir. After finding the goats far from the farm, they call Blanche, but she is worried about one of her trusted staff who hasn’t been seen since the twins left them near a nest for one of the nathua’s food sources. It is a mystery that turns out to have a deadly outcome and leaves all of them wanting to catch whoever was behind it. But someone clearly has secrets and is determined to keep them hidden, whether this is to do with the nathua, or something else inside the faewoods! I look forward to finding out what happens next and discovering more of the secrets behind the farm and those who live and work there.

I received an ARC copy of this book, and I have freely given my own opinion of the book above.

[Patty · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the first book I have read by this/these authors. At first I was a bit confused as to what was going on. By the time I reached chapter 4 I was hooked. The blending of magic and mythical creatures with a “punishment farm “setting was quite entertaining. The writing was lighthearted and each of the characters were unique and even playful at times. With a bureaucratic threat of over regulation from town officials and a mythical threat to creatures on the farm I can only imagine where the story will go. Following a significant cliffhanger, I’m really looking forward to see what happens next.

I received an ARC and voluntarily am sharing my honest review.

[Rose Seals · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very well written, fast paced story. Full of drama, mystery, twists , rules, fantasy, disease and a cliffhanger. Avery and Allison are twins who want to survive a disease so they break a major rule. This gets them exiled to the farm where at the same time a very powerful vampire, Arric, is also arriving. The farm is run and overseen by Blanche, steam between the two. The mystery of the goats and other animals will need to be solved. Has lots of action that will keep you turning the pages. Great group of characters to enjoy. Would recommend to others.
I received this story and leave this unbiased, honest review.

[Stan Hutchings · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sentenced to a prison farm for ignorance of the (Vampire) law
This is a spin-off from the Fanged After Forty series. Avery and Allison Whitfield, Hailey Whitfield’s younger twin sisters, are sentenced to one year of rehabilitation on the Farm for becoming vampires without permission. They are sentenced there along with Arric, a murderous vampire. The warden is a fae with death powers who can control the most powerful beings. Something is causing death and havoc, and a surprise cliffhanger ending has us hoping for the next book soon.

[Christinaraven · Rating 5 out of 5]

Avery and Allison are new vampires that get sent to "the Farm" to serve their punishment from the Vampire Council and arrive expecting a horrible place. Instead they arrive at a place that looks normal and a bit kooky. But things are not quite as they seem and as we get to meet everyone a mystery or two pops it head and rumbles are heard. Has me laughing and trying to guess what was going on. Loved the story and really loved the characters.

[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Allison and Avery are twin sisters who are sentenced to one year on the farm for turning themselves into vampires. This was a fun read, and from the humor and great storytelling to the quirky and interesting characters, this is a great start to the Magic After Midnight series. I noticed that book two isn't coming until next year, but I'm hoping we get it much sooner. I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book.

[Phthon · Rating 5 out of 5]

I know that spending a year on The Farm is supposed to be a punishment, but I think that Avery and Allison are going to end up loving it. I loved all the different creatures that were there. I fear there is something nasty that is going to have to be dealt with. I can’t wait to read the next book to find out what happens! I loved this story!

[Cat1 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting concept and story. Easy to read. Great descriptions of characters and surroundings. I liked the storyline so far, but the book didn't get very far in the story, so I was a little disappointed.

[Amanda Pagano · Rating 3 out of 5]

A fun premise for a story full of fantastical beings, including Vampires, Fae, and more. The story follows the perspectives of Blanche, a fae warden, and two newborn Vampires that happen to be twin sisters, Avery and Allison. As punishment from the Vampire Council for their illegal vampire transformation, the twins are sent to work on The Farm, managed by Blanche, for a year. A Renaissance faire is about to open when the twins arrive to serve their sentence, and one of their first tasks is to find some missing fae goats.

This is the first book in the Magic After Midnight series, so it includes some world-building and character introductions. I don’t mind learning about the world, especially all the fae elements and meeting interesting creatures. However, I felt this book spent a bit too much time with the Twins receiving their sentencing. The walk from the Vampire Council to the portal, taking the twins to the farm, was painfully long and boring to me. Once the twins were on The Farm and exploring their new digs, that is when the story felt like it truly started.

As noted in other reviews, this book does come with a cliffhanger. I don’t mind the cliffhanger one bit, and it makes sense to me since this book is the first one in a series. I was really getting into the story at this point, so I’m glad the second book is releasing sooner rather than later. I plan to dive straight into the next book the moment I can to find out the mystery that the twins and Blanche will have to solve together.

It didn’t start off strong for me as a story, but I really found myself super invested by the end. I love all the characters, even Allison, once she connected with a fae creature. I prefered the Blanche and Avery chapters slightly more overall, but Allison did get more interesting as the book went on. There were some consistent errors in this book that made the story unnecessarily confusing. In particular, the character Zam is also called Sam at times, but they are actually the same person—this naming inconsistency made following the character a bit confusing. It looks like a few edits should’ve happened prior to this book being published.

If you love fantasy beings and creatures with a modern spin, I think you’ll enjoy this series. I love that this book blends real-world elements with fantastical ones. Vampires, fae, and little bumblebee cats are only some of the cool creatures readers will meet in this book. I’m excited to see where this series will take us. Especially with Blanche. She is the most interesting character to me and an amazingly powerful being. I love my strong female characters, and this book has a lot of them.

[Rebel · Rating 5 out of 5]

L.A. Boruff never fails to deliver an entertaining mix of magic, mayhem, and mischievous heroines, and Twice Bitten on the Farm is no exception! As someone who loves paranormal cozies with humor and a strong mystery thread, this book hit all the right notes for me.

Avery and Allison, twin sisters with an undeniable knack for chaos, manage to get themselves turned into vampires—on purpose. (Because, of course, they would!) But instead of enjoying their newfound immortality, they’re sentenced to The Farm, a supernatural prison run by the no-nonsense, iron-fisted fae warden, Blanche White. Right away, they’re assigned an unusual task—finding a herd of escaped fae pygmy goats. (Yes, you read that right. And yes, it’s just as hilarious as it sounds.)

But what starts as a quirky chore quickly turns into something much darker. The Farm has secrets buried deeper than its fields, and the arrival of Arric, a brooding vampire exile with a dangerous agenda, only adds to the tension. As the twins dig deeper, they realize their punishment is just the beginning, and the forces at play are far more sinister than they imagined.

Why This Book Was Perfect for Me:

✔ Twin banter that had me cackling—Their dynamic reminded me of why I love fast-talking, trouble-making heroines.
✔ A prison farm setting? So unique!—I live for books that give me something new, and this was a paranormal world I hadn’t seen before.
✔ A slow-burn mystery with plenty of magic—I love when a plot keeps me guessing, and this one did just that.
✔ A broody, dangerous vampire—Need I say more? Arric intrigued me from the start!

If you’re a fan of paranormal cozies with sassy heroines, a mystery that keeps you hooked, and just the right amount of supernatural chaos, this book is for you. It gave me everything I wanted—humor, intrigue, and just enough darkness to keep things interesting. I can’t wait to see what trouble Avery and Allison stir up next!

A wildly fun, fang-filled adventure!.