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Magical Midlife Mom Boxed Set: Books 1-4
What would a single mom do to protect her only daughter from a hidden world of dangerous, magical fae?
I love my smart, kind, and funny daughter. We may not have much, but we get along without any of the normal teenage drama.
Or at least we did, until my daughter got curious about her biological father.
Now our world is falling apart. A handsome client threatens my employment. A monstrous black wolf shows up on our doorstep. A mysterious masked woman begins stalking us.
And that’s not mentioning the fae.
I didn’t expect to have a midlife crisis involving magic, but it doesn’t matter. I may be just a single mom, but I’ll do anything to protect my daughter.
Even if it kills me.
Join Melissa Hartley as she goes on a magical journey only a mother could take. For readers of Paranormal Women’s Fiction who like strong female protagonists, witty banter, and a hint of romance.
The Magical Midlife Mom Boxed Set contains the following 4
Mom of the Chosen One, Book 1
Mom on a Quest, Book 2
Mom in Shining Armor, Book 3
Mom’s Last Stand, Book 4
I love my smart, kind, and funny daughter. We may not have much, but we get along without any of the normal teenage drama.
Or at least we did, until my daughter got curious about her biological father.
Now our world is falling apart. A handsome client threatens my employment. A monstrous black wolf shows up on our doorstep. A mysterious masked woman begins stalking us.
And that’s not mentioning the fae.
I didn’t expect to have a midlife crisis involving magic, but it doesn’t matter. I may be just a single mom, but I’ll do anything to protect my daughter.
Even if it kills me.
Join Melissa Hartley as she goes on a magical journey only a mother could take. For readers of Paranormal Women’s Fiction who like strong female protagonists, witty banter, and a hint of romance.
The Magical Midlife Mom Boxed Set contains the following 4
Mom of the Chosen One, Book 1
Mom on a Quest, Book 2
Mom in Shining Armor, Book 3
Mom’s Last Stand, Book 4
1224 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 15, 2025
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D.M. Fike
24 books45 followersDM Fike worked in the video game industry for over a decade, starting out as a project manager and eventually becoming a story writer for characters, plots, and missions. Born in Idaho's Magic Valley (you can't make this stuff up), DM Fike lived in Japan teaching English before calling Oregon home. She loves family, fantasy, and food (mostly in that order) and is on the constant look out for new co-op board games to play.
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Displaying 1 - 7 of 7 reviews
May 16, 2025
Rating: 4⭐️
Magical Midlife Mom series is a low heat, high action urban fantasy series that has the first four novels available in a box set for a great binge read. Which, of course, I did, after having given book 1 a try.
A middle aged single mom of a teenage girl, living in the Pacific Northwest, is just trying to get by. Melissa Hartley has worked her way up to become the respected office manager of a IT company, her daughter is doing well in high school, and she owns her own home, small as it is. Then everything changes.
The author, DM Fike, has a great ear for mother/daughter dynamics as well as the ability to create that same energy in a relatable, engaging dialogue that feels realistic.
Listening to Melissa and her daughter, Regan,banter and argue, whether it’s about school or the magic that’s happening in their lives, it’s exactly what you’d expect from that relationship.
Even if in parts I absolutely was frustrated by the choices that Melissa made or how she, as a character, wasn’t ruthless enough, I had to think about if it was the writer or the actions. And I believe it’s the character’s actions, in which makes Melissa real enough but a puts me a little disconnected from her because I’m getting frustrated with her and her character “flaws”.
The otherworldly characters are good but because they’re less well known, they don’t have the same level of character development that Melissa, Regan, their friends and Melissa’s mother have. All those characters? Feel drive by their emotions and life choices.
Very little of the fantasy world does with the exception of the sirens does.
So the Magical Midlife Mom series has 5 books out with what I believe is the finale novel due out shortly, Mom Seals Her Fate.
If you’re looking for a fast paced, humorous, low heat fantasy series, this is one to check out. The main characters are out of the typical fantasy series, the feel believable in their mother/daughter dynamic and their journey together is one to cheer for.
A definite recommendation!
Love the covers.
Cover design by: Avalon Labs LLC”
Magical Midlife Mom series is a low heat, high action urban fantasy series that has the first four novels available in a box set for a great binge read. Which, of course, I did, after having given book 1 a try.
A middle aged single mom of a teenage girl, living in the Pacific Northwest, is just trying to get by. Melissa Hartley has worked her way up to become the respected office manager of a IT company, her daughter is doing well in high school, and she owns her own home, small as it is. Then everything changes.
The author, DM Fike, has a great ear for mother/daughter dynamics as well as the ability to create that same energy in a relatable, engaging dialogue that feels realistic.
Listening to Melissa and her daughter, Regan,banter and argue, whether it’s about school or the magic that’s happening in their lives, it’s exactly what you’d expect from that relationship.
Even if in parts I absolutely was frustrated by the choices that Melissa made or how she, as a character, wasn’t ruthless enough, I had to think about if it was the writer or the actions. And I believe it’s the character’s actions, in which makes Melissa real enough but a puts me a little disconnected from her because I’m getting frustrated with her and her character “flaws”.
The otherworldly characters are good but because they’re less well known, they don’t have the same level of character development that Melissa, Regan, their friends and Melissa’s mother have. All those characters? Feel drive by their emotions and life choices.
Very little of the fantasy world does with the exception of the sirens does.
So the Magical Midlife Mom series has 5 books out with what I believe is the finale novel due out shortly, Mom Seals Her Fate.
If you’re looking for a fast paced, humorous, low heat fantasy series, this is one to check out. The main characters are out of the typical fantasy series, the feel believable in their mother/daughter dynamic and their journey together is one to cheer for.
A definite recommendation!
Love the covers.
Cover design by: Avalon Labs LLC”
April 22, 2025
A NEW WORLD!
Go on a magical adventure with great, strong characters, that you want to know, what happens to them in their lives. All different types of relatable relationships, that grow and change throughout this enjoyable, relaxing, easy to read series. Twist and turns, with plenty of action to keep your interest. The story has a touch of everything: mystery, clean romance, fights and killings without the details of the gore. The story and characters grow with each book. The wonderful descriptions let you picture the story as it unfolds. Looking forward to more books in this series. An honest review from reading the ARC.
Go on a magical adventure with great, strong characters, that you want to know, what happens to them in their lives. All different types of relatable relationships, that grow and change throughout this enjoyable, relaxing, easy to read series. Twist and turns, with plenty of action to keep your interest. The story has a touch of everything: mystery, clean romance, fights and killings without the details of the gore. The story and characters grow with each book. The wonderful descriptions let you picture the story as it unfolds. Looking forward to more books in this series. An honest review from reading the ARC.
May 19, 2025
What a rolicking good time!
From book one to book four, I just could not stop reading. These books had everything I was looking for, from action and adventure, magic, and even a little Karate Kid flavors mixing in. Above all, if my mom was as smart and snarky, I'd live her, too, to the moon and back. I highly, fantastically recommend these books!!
From book one to book four, I just could not stop reading. These books had everything I was looking for, from action and adventure, magic, and even a little Karate Kid flavors mixing in. Above all, if my mom was as smart and snarky, I'd live her, too, to the moon and back. I highly, fantastically recommend these books!!
July 11, 2025
The Bestest!
I had no clue going into this series. OMG, the writing is awesome! It's so fluid and realistic. Everything that happened felt possible. I do not exaggerate. You will not regret reading this.
I had no clue going into this series. OMG, the writing is awesome! It's so fluid and realistic. Everything that happened felt possible. I do not exaggerate. You will not regret reading this.
August 23, 2025
Middle aged mom box devolve
I loved this book of all 4 of them!I have absolutely bed glued to my !kindle for days. Excellent sgoryline
I loved this book of all 4 of them!I have absolutely bed glued to my !kindle for days. Excellent sgoryline
September 2, 2025
that was pretty good. Kinda bogged down for awhile but ended ok - i love stories about strong smart women & wish all the romantic stuff took a hike but otherwise, loved the story line.
August 5, 2025
MAGICAL TALE ABOUT FAMILY, FRIENDS
Adventures humor, action and mystery!!!
Loved it!!!
Truly engaging, with wit and snark,
Read it, you'll be so happy you jumped in!!!!
Adventures humor, action and mystery!!!
Loved it!!!
Truly engaging, with wit and snark,
Read it, you'll be so happy you jumped in!!!!
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