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The Accidental Medium #1
Witch's Block: The Accidental Medium, Book 1
At forty-three, Paige Provey is at the height of her career. As the author of a successful paranormal book series, she has a legion of fans who all believe she has powers herself. But when Paige's ex-husband reveals that she's a fraud, she quickly finds herself and her career canceled.
But Paige is still under a publishing contract, so she must put out a new book—one that will save her career. The only problem is her crippling case of writer's block. So she heads to a lakeside community to refill her creative well.
Only while she's there strange things begin to Paige speaks to a woman who she swears is transparent, and everyone in town dresses as if it's Halloween. Not only that, but there's a very mysterious (and attractive) man who claims to hunt monsters.
As if that's not weird enough, when Paige's ex-husband winds up dead, she becomes the primary suspect in his murder. Can Paige write another book, figure out the mystery surrounding Willow Lake, and also prove her innocence? Or will all her dreams go up in flames?
But Paige is still under a publishing contract, so she must put out a new book—one that will save her career. The only problem is her crippling case of writer's block. So she heads to a lakeside community to refill her creative well.
Only while she's there strange things begin to Paige speaks to a woman who she swears is transparent, and everyone in town dresses as if it's Halloween. Not only that, but there's a very mysterious (and attractive) man who claims to hunt monsters.
As if that's not weird enough, when Paige's ex-husband winds up dead, she becomes the primary suspect in his murder. Can Paige write another book, figure out the mystery surrounding Willow Lake, and also prove her innocence? Or will all her dreams go up in flames?
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About the author
Amy Boyles
158 books1,529 followersHey, I’m Amy,
I write books for folks who crave laugh-out-loud paranormal mysteries. I help bring humor into readers’ lives. I’ve got a Pharm D in pharmacy, a BA in Creative Writing and a Masters in Life.
And when I’m not writing or chasing around two small children (one of which is four going on thirteen), I can be found antique shopping for a great deal, getting my roots touched up (because that’s an every four week job) and figuring out when I can get back to Disney World.
If you’re dying to know more about my wacky life, here are three things you don’t know about me.
—In college I spent a semester at Marvel Comics working in the X-Men office.
—I worked at Carnegie Hall.
—I grew up in a barbecue restaurant—literally. My parents owned one.
If you want to reach out to me—and I love to hear from readers—you can email me at amyboylesauthor@gmail.com.
Happy reading!
I write books for folks who crave laugh-out-loud paranormal mysteries. I help bring humor into readers’ lives. I’ve got a Pharm D in pharmacy, a BA in Creative Writing and a Masters in Life.
And when I’m not writing or chasing around two small children (one of which is four going on thirteen), I can be found antique shopping for a great deal, getting my roots touched up (because that’s an every four week job) and figuring out when I can get back to Disney World.
If you’re dying to know more about my wacky life, here are three things you don’t know about me.
—In college I spent a semester at Marvel Comics working in the X-Men office.
—I worked at Carnegie Hall.
—I grew up in a barbecue restaurant—literally. My parents owned one.
If you want to reach out to me—and I love to hear from readers—you can email me at amyboylesauthor@gmail.com.
Happy reading!
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June 11, 2022
I'm so torn on this one. I liked the world building, but had issues with the main character. If the author hadn't specifically stated the MC was a 43-year-old divorcee, I would have guessed her to be a teenager. A really immature and ditzy teenager at that. It was often distracting and constantly annoying. I'll still probably read the next book in the series because I want to see more about the powers in this world and find out who took the book (I have a hunch)..and to see if the MC has any character growth.
June 27, 2023
I didn't think it was possible to write a good book in 200 pages... I was right, TOTAL GARBAGE! If I could give it less than 1 star I would.
sample-but-no
December 16, 2023Read 28/159 pages and this is a big nope from me: the main character, Paige, is incredibly unlikeable. She lied about being able to see ghosts, wrote books about it and got rich, and then when she is exposed she complains about being cancelled. UH, YOU DESERVE TO BE CANCELLED. Of course, then she actually does see a ghost. It looks like the rest of the book will be about unraveling that mystery and Paige's potential powers as a witch.
The writing style is quick and probably supposed to be funny, but it's definitely not my type of humor (it's mostly Paige complaining). Fans of simpler urban fantasy and "frothy" paranormal stories might enjoy this. I received this book as part of the Caffeine & Legends 2023 Advent box but will probably end up donating it.
The writing style is quick and probably supposed to be funny, but it's definitely not my type of humor (it's mostly Paige complaining). Fans of simpler urban fantasy and "frothy" paranormal stories might enjoy this. I received this book as part of the Caffeine & Legends 2023 Advent box but will probably end up donating it.
January 31, 2024
I’m sorry to say but don’t waste your time with this one…. It took me 2 months to read all 159 pages… the main character is a 43 year old divorced woman that acts and talks like she is 20…. And the amount of times that she refers to the love interest as: Manly, masculine, or heavily clouded with testosterone is so revolting. I really tried… the only reason I am giving it 2 stars was for the overall idea of the magical town and creatures. I overall feel like this book had potential but was executed poorly.
August 20, 2023
Odd story with immature writing- the characters were hard to like and annoying.
July 15, 2025
3.5 rounded up
March 2, 2025
Meh. The pacing was too fast. Every plot line felt rushed.
April 1, 2024
2.5 stars
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October 22, 2023DNF @ 43%: While this book sounded promising, it is actually very stupid. And the audio isn’t helping it. Even though it’s short, I can’t bring myself to finish it. Glad I got this one from the library.
January 14, 2023
3.5⭐️
Paige is a writer of paranormal mysteries and her fans believe she has powers herself…until her ex husband tells everyone she does not and now her career has been cancelled. She’s still under contract and decides to take a trip to the lake to help calm down and be able to write a new book to help get her career back.
The town isn’t what it seems. After a book falls on her head at the cabin she’s staying in Paige is now seeing strange things. She also meets a man who hunts monsters….and who becomes her love interest.
One day her ex husband is found dead and she’s the prime suspect. Now she has to figure out who killed him and what’s going on with this town.
This was pretty entertaining. There was always something going on. I loved Snows character and Grim is so hot and cold it’s funny. There’s monsters and witches and quirky characters. There is an ongoing mystery about the book that hit Paige in the head as it has disappeared and is more and likely the reason for all the crazy monsters showing up. She also things it’s the reason why she may have some type of powers now.
My only gripe about this book is how Paige’s character is 43 but she acts a lot younger. She also has a little bit of confidence issues and talks about getting Botox and plastic surgery a lot.
The ending sets it up for the next book to start and even though Paige’s character is a little naive I really like the setting and vibes of the storyline and will definitely read the rest of the books.
Paige is a writer of paranormal mysteries and her fans believe she has powers herself…until her ex husband tells everyone she does not and now her career has been cancelled. She’s still under contract and decides to take a trip to the lake to help calm down and be able to write a new book to help get her career back.
The town isn’t what it seems. After a book falls on her head at the cabin she’s staying in Paige is now seeing strange things. She also meets a man who hunts monsters….and who becomes her love interest.
One day her ex husband is found dead and she’s the prime suspect. Now she has to figure out who killed him and what’s going on with this town.
This was pretty entertaining. There was always something going on. I loved Snows character and Grim is so hot and cold it’s funny. There’s monsters and witches and quirky characters. There is an ongoing mystery about the book that hit Paige in the head as it has disappeared and is more and likely the reason for all the crazy monsters showing up. She also things it’s the reason why she may have some type of powers now.
My only gripe about this book is how Paige’s character is 43 but she acts a lot younger. She also has a little bit of confidence issues and talks about getting Botox and plastic surgery a lot.
The ending sets it up for the next book to start and even though Paige’s character is a little naive I really like the setting and vibes of the storyline and will definitely read the rest of the books.
October 21, 2023
Cute little story but it felt too rushed! Her being an author almost seemed like a redundant plot point, as did Snow.
Probably won’t read the other books in the series but I’d like to hope that these things are a bit more fleshed out in those books.
Probably won’t read the other books in the series but I’d like to hope that these things are a bit more fleshed out in those books.
November 10, 2023
This was exactly the type of light fun witchy cozy I was hoping to read. I'm really excited to check out the next book in the series.
December 9, 2023
A quick, fun read.
January 30, 2024
This book was pure FUN!!!
November 13, 2024
I haven't finished it yet, but I wanted to get my thoughts down now. I may change the rating in the future.
The first half of the book is spent mostly on the main character being in denial of the situation. Even with some good evidence to prove the situation, she still denies it. It's annoying enough that I'm about ready to put the book down if it doesn't get better.
Edit: it got a little better, but her denial continued through most of the book. I agree with other reviews stating that the main character seemed like she hadn't grown past puberty. She's extremely vain and constantly talks about the other main character like a piece of meat.
I wouldn't recommend this book.
The first half of the book is spent mostly on the main character being in denial of the situation. Even with some good evidence to prove the situation, she still denies it. It's annoying enough that I'm about ready to put the book down if it doesn't get better.
Edit: it got a little better, but her denial continued through most of the book. I agree with other reviews stating that the main character seemed like she hadn't grown past puberty. She's extremely vain and constantly talks about the other main character like a piece of meat.
I wouldn't recommend this book.
December 16, 2024
Fluffy, interesting start to a series.
Enemies to....are they dating officially??
Predictable.
Enemies to....are they dating officially??
Predictable.
October 20, 2023
Cute lil’ read! I’m so enjoying reading this book, especially since it has no “bad words”!
September 19, 2025
"Witch's Block" is book one in "The Accidental Medium" series by Amy Boyles. This first book of the series was absolutely fantastic. I can already tell that this series is going to be right up my alley. Paige heads to Willow Lake to try and get inspiration for a new book under a new pen name. Her ex-husband ruined her author career under her original name and has really put Paige through the ringer. Willow Lake has always been the place where Paige has loved to go. Now, she is seeing things in a new light. I enjoy Paige and Grim's characters and the different things that they go through. I enjoy the humor that Amy has added into the book. I found myself chuckling a few times out loud.
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January 12, 2025Did not finish book. Stopped at 12%.
I'm sorry, I really wanted to give this one a chance, but the writing is some of the worst writing I've ever read. I can often look past clunky or juvenile writing for the sake of a good story and compelling characters, but there isn't enough substance here for how bad the writing quality is. I can't do it.
I'm sorry, I really wanted to give this one a chance, but the writing is some of the worst writing I've ever read. I can often look past clunky or juvenile writing for the sake of a good story and compelling characters, but there isn't enough substance here for how bad the writing quality is. I can't do it.
June 12, 2022
Paige Provey is an acclaimed author, known for a bestselling paranormal series. Her fans are so in awe that they believe she communicates with ghosts, and she does not deny those claims. While on a talk show promoting her book, her charade is revealed when her bitter ex-husband, Walter, decries her as a fraud. Her fame and finances plummet, and her ex-husband impresses upon her the alimony she owes him.
Other than her disgruntled ex-husband and dwindling finances, Paige is under contract. Her new work, whenever she can overcome writer's block, is another chance to resurrect her career. Yeah. That is going to be a problem because she does not have the ideas. Needing to find her muse, Paige escapes from an environment, from which she has been ousted, and rents a cabin in Willow Lake.
After getting bumped on the head by a large (magical) book, Paige sees and communicates with a transparent woman (Snow) in her cabin. She attributes it to stress--from that no-good, money-stealing husband, and a book deadline. But that's not all. No stranger to Willow Lake, Paige has been on more than one occasion, but it is not the same. She sees signs and people dedicated to Halloowenesque ideals. A leprechaun, a dog that isn't a dog--common to the area but not to the Paige who visited several months ago. The situation worsens when she finds her ex-husband Walter dead in her cabin, she is the prime suspect.
I am not a bitter wife or ex-wife and deemed Walter's death necessary. He was as annoying as a debt collector/telemarketer, except he did not err on the side of negotiating. He wanted 'his' money. That's it.
The 'gems' in the story are Snow, Grim, and Paige's neighbors. All are hilarious and nosey; some are dangerous. Snow has a past that I am interested in delving into, and based on the promises Paige made, I anticipate that the next book should provide more details about her life and death. Grim...my absolute favorite! If you have ever seen and enjoyed Grimm, the series about a detective in Portland Oregon, who protects humanity from vicious magical creatures, then you have a sense of the character in this story. Grim is a combination of Nick Burkhardt (Grimm) and Newt Scamander (Fantastic Beasts), the magizoologist.
With or without Grim and Snow's help, Paige is great at getting herself in life-threatening situations and 'magically' getting out of them though she does not know 'how' she did it. Being a medium and witch are beneficial, and I anticipate reading the next book to discover more about Paige's new book, possible romance, her relationship with her sister, and the mystery behind the missing magical book.
This is such a lighthearted fun read that will make you chuckle more than once!
Other than her disgruntled ex-husband and dwindling finances, Paige is under contract. Her new work, whenever she can overcome writer's block, is another chance to resurrect her career. Yeah. That is going to be a problem because she does not have the ideas. Needing to find her muse, Paige escapes from an environment, from which she has been ousted, and rents a cabin in Willow Lake.
After getting bumped on the head by a large (magical) book, Paige sees and communicates with a transparent woman (Snow) in her cabin. She attributes it to stress--from that no-good, money-stealing husband, and a book deadline. But that's not all. No stranger to Willow Lake, Paige has been on more than one occasion, but it is not the same. She sees signs and people dedicated to Halloowenesque ideals. A leprechaun, a dog that isn't a dog--common to the area but not to the Paige who visited several months ago. The situation worsens when she finds her ex-husband Walter dead in her cabin, she is the prime suspect.
I am not a bitter wife or ex-wife and deemed Walter's death necessary. He was as annoying as a debt collector/telemarketer, except he did not err on the side of negotiating. He wanted 'his' money. That's it.
The 'gems' in the story are Snow, Grim, and Paige's neighbors. All are hilarious and nosey; some are dangerous. Snow has a past that I am interested in delving into, and based on the promises Paige made, I anticipate that the next book should provide more details about her life and death. Grim...my absolute favorite! If you have ever seen and enjoyed Grimm, the series about a detective in Portland Oregon, who protects humanity from vicious magical creatures, then you have a sense of the character in this story. Grim is a combination of Nick Burkhardt (Grimm) and Newt Scamander (Fantastic Beasts), the magizoologist.
With or without Grim and Snow's help, Paige is great at getting herself in life-threatening situations and 'magically' getting out of them though she does not know 'how' she did it. Being a medium and witch are beneficial, and I anticipate reading the next book to discover more about Paige's new book, possible romance, her relationship with her sister, and the mystery behind the missing magical book.
This is such a lighthearted fun read that will make you chuckle more than once!
May 10, 2022
entertaining new paranormal cozy mystery series
This is a new entertaining paranormal cozy mystery series. A fun cast of characters and an entertaining storyline. Page is a recently divorced woman in her 40s who is a Paranormal mystery author. Her husband fell out of a tree after being a peeping Tom on their neighbor. They then got divorced and he built her out of most of her money and she has moved for the summer into a small town on the lake trying to rebuild her life and write a new book to make some money to get back on her feet. Her problems are only just beginning though as new issues arise and new things begin to happen. No spoilers so you have to read on to find out what’s going on but needless to say as it is a paranormal story you know it’s going to have something magical or mystical in it. From book one it seems to be going to be a great new series. Check it out
This is a new entertaining paranormal cozy mystery series. A fun cast of characters and an entertaining storyline. Page is a recently divorced woman in her 40s who is a Paranormal mystery author. Her husband fell out of a tree after being a peeping Tom on their neighbor. They then got divorced and he built her out of most of her money and she has moved for the summer into a small town on the lake trying to rebuild her life and write a new book to make some money to get back on her feet. Her problems are only just beginning though as new issues arise and new things begin to happen. No spoilers so you have to read on to find out what’s going on but needless to say as it is a paranormal story you know it’s going to have something magical or mystical in it. From book one it seems to be going to be a great new series. Check it out
July 3, 2022
DNF
I could not finish this book. The main character is too vapid and shallow. She's 43, but she's constantly lying about her age, obsessively thinking about her wrinkles, being cancelled, and worrying if she needs to get more Botex soon. The whole canceled thing was rather odd. Especially given the fact that the character had been lying about her abilities to see ghosts for years and made a lot of money from her lying. Then her ex-husband makes some allegations and everyone believes him without proof? The MC has salacious dirt on her ex-husband but she doesn't use it to try to discredit his allegations? The whole story lacks logic and common sense.
I could not finish this book. The main character is too vapid and shallow. She's 43, but she's constantly lying about her age, obsessively thinking about her wrinkles, being cancelled, and worrying if she needs to get more Botex soon. The whole canceled thing was rather odd. Especially given the fact that the character had been lying about her abilities to see ghosts for years and made a lot of money from her lying. Then her ex-husband makes some allegations and everyone believes him without proof? The MC has salacious dirt on her ex-husband but she doesn't use it to try to discredit his allegations? The whole story lacks logic and common sense.
May 8, 2022
Fun new series by Amy Boyles. She never let's you done for a fun cozy mystery
June 3, 2024
3.5 stars
Witch’s Block: “The Accidental Medium 01” series
Chronological order is not necessary but recommended.
In A Nutshell: Paige Provey, a 43-year-old author at the peak of her career, is known for her successful paranormal book series. Her fans believe she has medium powers, but when her ex-husband exposes her as a fraud, her career takes a nosedive. Still under contract to produce a new book that could save her career, her writer’s block is compounded by the murder of her ex-husband, for which she stands accused.
The Protagonists:
Paige is a protagonist of our time, creative, resourceful and imaginative. I also liked how she was not filled with self-pity and was persilient (persistent and resilient) Yet Paige struggles with impostor syndrome. Her ex-husband’s revelation shakes her confidence, leading to writer’s block and self-doubt. She is defensive when her authenticity is challenged, and she seems to have low self-esteem and trust issues, which show up when she meets a potential romantic interest.
The Plot:
Seeking inspiration, she retreats to a lakeside community called Willow Lake. There, she encounters bizarre events, including speaking to a transparent woman and meeting a monster hunter. When her ex-husband is found dead, Paige becomes the prime suspect in his murder.
Why Read It?:
I noticed that this book was not a hit in several of the reviews I read; this review is based on my experience, which was primarily positive.
I found Witch’s Block a cheeky, cosy paranormal mystery. It tackled a modern and thought-provoking theme, which is best left to the book to reveal. Without losing the cosy element, the book introduced the subject of prostitution—interesting but not tasteless.
Paige Provey is relatable, and what may be perceived as immaturity I saw as vulnerability, as Paige is experiencing a difficult time. It is an engaging narrative that kept me engaged. Paige was a relatively well-developed character. Although I tire of female protagonists swooning over handsome men—or ‘hot men’ in the language of these books—I’m not surprised most heroines are on second and third relationships. They come over as ‘thirsty’—aka desperate—and sold on a single feature for a partner: looks.
I am looking forward to more development of the supporting cast, particularly her sister. Paige is a relatable protagonist who faces professional and personal challenges. Her journey to uncover the truth about Willow Lake and solve a murder mystery adds depth to the story. The quirky townspeople and the enigmatic monster hunter add layers to the narrative. I found the book amusing and easy to read.
In summary, “Witch’s Block” offers a delightful blend of mystery, magic, and humour, making it a compelling read for fans of paranormal fiction.
Book Rating
Sexual Content: U
Language: U
Violent: U
Would I read the next one or reread ?: Yes
My rating system (* = star)
0* Could not finish this book (waste of time)
1* Finished the book but didn't like it.
2* Finished the book it was okay.
3* A good read worth your time.
4* An excellent read often with a novel concept or unusual plot.
5* A magnificent read. A prominent example of the genre.
Witch’s Block: “The Accidental Medium 01” series
Chronological order is not necessary but recommended.
In A Nutshell: Paige Provey, a 43-year-old author at the peak of her career, is known for her successful paranormal book series. Her fans believe she has medium powers, but when her ex-husband exposes her as a fraud, her career takes a nosedive. Still under contract to produce a new book that could save her career, her writer’s block is compounded by the murder of her ex-husband, for which she stands accused.
The Protagonists:
Paige is a protagonist of our time, creative, resourceful and imaginative. I also liked how she was not filled with self-pity and was persilient (persistent and resilient) Yet Paige struggles with impostor syndrome. Her ex-husband’s revelation shakes her confidence, leading to writer’s block and self-doubt. She is defensive when her authenticity is challenged, and she seems to have low self-esteem and trust issues, which show up when she meets a potential romantic interest.
The Plot:
Seeking inspiration, she retreats to a lakeside community called Willow Lake. There, she encounters bizarre events, including speaking to a transparent woman and meeting a monster hunter. When her ex-husband is found dead, Paige becomes the prime suspect in his murder.
Why Read It?:
I noticed that this book was not a hit in several of the reviews I read; this review is based on my experience, which was primarily positive.
I found Witch’s Block a cheeky, cosy paranormal mystery. It tackled a modern and thought-provoking theme, which is best left to the book to reveal. Without losing the cosy element, the book introduced the subject of prostitution—interesting but not tasteless.
Paige Provey is relatable, and what may be perceived as immaturity I saw as vulnerability, as Paige is experiencing a difficult time. It is an engaging narrative that kept me engaged. Paige was a relatively well-developed character. Although I tire of female protagonists swooning over handsome men—or ‘hot men’ in the language of these books—I’m not surprised most heroines are on second and third relationships. They come over as ‘thirsty’—aka desperate—and sold on a single feature for a partner: looks.
I am looking forward to more development of the supporting cast, particularly her sister. Paige is a relatable protagonist who faces professional and personal challenges. Her journey to uncover the truth about Willow Lake and solve a murder mystery adds depth to the story. The quirky townspeople and the enigmatic monster hunter add layers to the narrative. I found the book amusing and easy to read.
In summary, “Witch’s Block” offers a delightful blend of mystery, magic, and humour, making it a compelling read for fans of paranormal fiction.
Book Rating
Sexual Content: U
Language: U
Violent: U
Would I read the next one or reread ?: Yes
My rating system (* = star)
0* Could not finish this book (waste of time)
1* Finished the book but didn't like it.
2* Finished the book it was okay.
3* A good read worth your time.
4* An excellent read often with a novel concept or unusual plot.
5* A magnificent read. A prominent example of the genre.
July 30, 2024
A silly, ridiculous little novella. 2.5 ⭐ I guess for mild entertainment.
An early '40s writer gets canceled in a very ridiculous way on national TV by her weasley ex-husband. While off trying to cure her writer's block in a little cabin in a small town, she gets wrapped up in a very concerning situation - finds herself seeing lots of crazy things, suddenly has magic, and gets accused of murder.
I feel like this book was trying to do too much in such a short amount of time. It's a funny little story, but there's sadly not much depth to it (likely due to how short it is) and while the woman is in her forties, she acts like a scatterbrained idiot half the time.
The MMC is a broody grumpy man, who she somehow gets to half-heartedly train her in Magic. Honestly, he was one of the worst teachers If he was actually concerned about her safety, and he kept leaving randomly.
The police in the town were completely inept, And didn't even try to do their jobs - because if they had, the murder would have been solved in no time.
I didn't hate the book, but I'm not even quite sure I liked it. It was a very good concept and I think if it had been longer and the author had taken the time to flesh out the story more it could have been really great. The little tack on with her sister coming in at the end was just an obnoxious way to lead into a book 2.
An early '40s writer gets canceled in a very ridiculous way on national TV by her weasley ex-husband. While off trying to cure her writer's block in a little cabin in a small town, she gets wrapped up in a very concerning situation - finds herself seeing lots of crazy things, suddenly has magic, and gets accused of murder.
I feel like this book was trying to do too much in such a short amount of time. It's a funny little story, but there's sadly not much depth to it (likely due to how short it is) and while the woman is in her forties, she acts like a scatterbrained idiot half the time.
The MMC is a broody grumpy man, who she somehow gets to half-heartedly train her in Magic. Honestly, he was one of the worst teachers If he was actually concerned about her safety, and he kept leaving randomly.
The police in the town were completely inept, And didn't even try to do their jobs - because if they had, the murder would have been solved in no time.
I didn't hate the book, but I'm not even quite sure I liked it. It was a very good concept and I think if it had been longer and the author had taken the time to flesh out the story more it could have been really great. The little tack on with her sister coming in at the end was just an obnoxious way to lead into a book 2.
August 14, 2023
Witch’s Block - The Accidental Medium- Book One …By Amy Boyles Is A Tale Of Paige Provey ( Age 43) Visiting Willow Lake For The Summer …Which Is A Highly Magical Lake Community …Although Mundanes ( Non-Magicals ) Are Oblivious To Just HOW Magical It Is…..However.. The Longer Paige Stays …The More Oddness She Sees….BUT Paige Came To Willow Lake To Salvage Her Writing Career & Her Life After Her Soon-To-Be Ex .. Walter … Had Trashed It …Not To Completely Make-Over Her Life…But As Things Turned Out …That’s Exactly What Happened…All Due To Books….One She Needed Desperately To Pen…One That Knocked Her Senseless…One That Disappeared…& One That Flowed Like Water From Her Imagination To Her Screen….A Few Occurrences Happened Along The Way…Like Ghosts…Werewolves…Magical Creatures…& Witches….But Nobody Would Believe Her If She Told…Or Would They?!? …Engagingly Narrated By : Molly Stark & Emma Love …Listen & See….Much Enjoyed and Highly Recommended. I Voluntarily Reviewed An Advanced Copy Of This Audio Book.
September 4, 2024
Paige is a likeable character, and there are some really fun moments in the story (when she starts to see things differently). My biggest problem with the story was the unbelievable crime investigation. There was so much that happened that would never happen that it took me out of the story
The mystery is also something that left questions for me at the end (not in a good way), and it seems like something a reader couldn't solve. There aren't any hidden clues. So, if you like a story you think you can solve, this one won't work. If you don't care about it, and just want a good time, you might like this.
The mystery is also something that left questions for me at the end (not in a good way), and it seems like something a reader couldn't solve. There aren't any hidden clues. So, if you like a story you think you can solve, this one won't work. If you don't care about it, and just want a good time, you might like this.
January 31, 2023
Entertaining
Typical story of a witch who is just learning how to be a witch. There's also a murder she has to solve. She hooks up with a hunk who helps her with the investigation. My one complaint about the book is that it continues on in the next book in the series, although they did at least solve the murder. I hate that publishers are pushing authors to create books in a series to sell more books. I prefer just one long book and then I go on to a different genre or author. I may go get more of her books but not immediately. Good story and it did keep me reading til the end. She is an older woman, not a twenty year old and there was no explicit sex scenes in the story although the subject was talked about. There was cheating, divorce, a peeping tom, cross dressers, transvestites and a gay bar. All of that was just part of the murder investigation. So, probably more for adult readers rather than teens.
Typical story of a witch who is just learning how to be a witch. There's also a murder she has to solve. She hooks up with a hunk who helps her with the investigation. My one complaint about the book is that it continues on in the next book in the series, although they did at least solve the murder. I hate that publishers are pushing authors to create books in a series to sell more books. I prefer just one long book and then I go on to a different genre or author. I may go get more of her books but not immediately. Good story and it did keep me reading til the end. She is an older woman, not a twenty year old and there was no explicit sex scenes in the story although the subject was talked about. There was cheating, divorce, a peeping tom, cross dressers, transvestites and a gay bar. All of that was just part of the murder investigation. So, probably more for adult readers rather than teens.
November 8, 2025
Witch’s Block was a real struggle for me to get through. The concept had promise, but the execution just didn’t work. The writing was extremely cheesy, and while the main character, Paige, is supposed to be in her forties and divorced (which is an important detail for the plot), she often came across more like a 16 year old. The writing style felt immature, and the plot moved way too fast to build any real depth or connection to the characters. I was most interested in the ghost, Snow. Her storyline had a lot of potential and I wanted to find out what happened to her, but that was left frustratingly unfinished.
I rarely rate books this low because I know how much effort goes into writing, but this one came close to being a 1 star read for me. It’s a short book, but it took me almost three weeks to finish…and honestly, I wish I had just DNF’d it.
I rarely rate books this low because I know how much effort goes into writing, but this one came close to being a 1 star read for me. It’s a short book, but it took me almost three weeks to finish…and honestly, I wish I had just DNF’d it.
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