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Bewitched, Bedeviled and Bewildered
A magical legacy going back generations? Who needs it!
“I’d rather have some paid up bills,” Sybil says.
“Or maybe a pony,” agrees teenager Lucy.
Mimi seems to be the only one of the three sisters who appreciates what they’ve had left to them by their grandmother, a widely-known and once-powerful witch. Now if she could just get the others on board with saving the world—or at least their little corner of it. She’s got a black cat familiar on her side—and maybe some interest from handsome newsman Max Ransom. Other than that, she’s on her own. Maybe what she ought to find is a good ancient how-to book on world saving. She’s going to need it.
“I’d rather have some paid up bills,” Sybil says.
“Or maybe a pony,” agrees teenager Lucy.
Mimi seems to be the only one of the three sisters who appreciates what they’ve had left to them by their grandmother, a widely-known and once-powerful witch. Now if she could just get the others on board with saving the world—or at least their little corner of it. She’s got a black cat familiar on her side—and maybe some interest from handsome newsman Max Ransom. Other than that, she’s on her own. Maybe what she ought to find is a good ancient how-to book on world saving. She’s going to need it.
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Published October 20, 2016
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February 25, 2019
A fun introduction to these series. Three sisters dealing with the things their grandmother left to them after her death. The oldest has no interest in witchcraft, the youngest is out-of-control and the middle sister is a practical but also a witch. Trying to reestablish their Grandmother's tea shop proves challenging when the competition are also witches. Fun but too short to consider it more than an introduction to the series.
November 11, 2016
I got this as a freebie just before Halloween and meant to read it for the holiday, but it didn’t work out that way. However, it worked out just fine for me to read it now. What an enchanting novella. It can definitely be read in a few short hours. I devoured it and was sad to see it end.
Mimi and her familiar black cat, Kashmir, grabbed my heart. Mimi is a genuinely good person and Kashmir is right by her side to protect and guide her. This witchcraft stuff is fairly new to Mimi. There’s even some romance in the air for Mimi.
The story is short, but lately I’ve been a huge fan of novellas like this. Sometimes the shorter length is a nice break from longer books, although they are kind of hard to review. I was a bit disappointed that there isn’t a second book in this series yet but since this one was only released a couple of weeks ago, it would be too soon for the second one. It’s just that I wanted to read another right now! LOL
Mimi and her familiar black cat, Kashmir, grabbed my heart. Mimi is a genuinely good person and Kashmir is right by her side to protect and guide her. This witchcraft stuff is fairly new to Mimi. There’s even some romance in the air for Mimi.
The story is short, but lately I’ve been a huge fan of novellas like this. Sometimes the shorter length is a nice break from longer books, although they are kind of hard to review. I was a bit disappointed that there isn’t a second book in this series yet but since this one was only released a couple of weeks ago, it would be too soon for the second one. It’s just that I wanted to read another right now! LOL
February 28, 2019
A fun quick read
A charming read for all whilst making your way to work or enjoying a cup of tea. Magic and mayhem, witchcraft and familiarise, tea and biscuits. What more could you want.
A charming read for all whilst making your way to work or enjoying a cup of tea. Magic and mayhem, witchcraft and familiarise, tea and biscuits. What more could you want.
July 29, 2017
Available on kindle unlimited and/or 5 Killer Halloween Cozies set, made a nice read, one of a set of cozies, of which there are at least a couple. Available by itself now, as are the other books {more than 3 now but 3 set below}
Now available in 3 pack {below}
Meet the Auclair sisters. They've just inherited a magical legacy going back generations. But do they care?“I’d rather have some paid up bills,” Sybil says. “Or maybe a pony,” agrees teenager Lucy. Mimi seems to be the only one of the three sisters who appreciates what they’ve had left to them by their grandmother, a widely-known and once-powerful witch. Now if she could just get the others on board with saving the world—or at least their little corner of it.Want to get in on the action? Pick up this box set of the first three books in this series and enjoy!
Book #1-BEWITCHED, BEDEVILED AND BEWILDERED
Fish gotta swim, birds gotta fly, and witches--well…Mimi has promised her older sister not to use her magic and she wants to honor that pledge, but…EVENTS! When life throws magic things at you, including a black cat familiar, a book of spells and a murder in your tea shop-not to mention a local coven of bad witches named the Jiggs sisters with evil on their minds-a witch has gotta do what she’s gotta do. Life is funny that way!
Book # 2-CONFESSIONS OF A TEENAGE SLAYER
In which: secrets of a scary past are revealed, a huge and lethal mistake is made, the Jiggs sisters fight off murder charges, and pigeons make a break for freedom.Witch-in-training Mimi Auclair thought her life was hectic when she worked for a major motion picture studio in Los Angeles, but she’s discovered things can get even crazier in her little hometown of Lafay, California. Being the middle sister means having to rope in Lucy on one side, preventing her from hitchhiking back to the big city, and holding off Sybil’s warrior tendencies on the other when seemingly under fire from demons. Luckily she’s got Kashmir, her black cat familiar, and Max Ransom, her newspaper buddy, to keep her on an even keel. Hey, all she wants to do is run her little tea shop. And maybe find a way to sabotage the Jiggs sisters now and then. Simple enough, no?
Book #3-UNDERCOVER COVENWhat’s scarier than a coven of teenage wannabe witches?
Answer: Nothing!Mimi has found it's not easy taking care of a teenager - especially when she's your little sister and you have to keep it secret that you're a witch—and keep her from becoming one too. Engaged in a power struggle against the local forces of darkness, Mimi needs all the help her black cat familiar, Kashmir, can manage.But when Lucy becomes the prime suspect in a murder investigation, Mimi must summon something extra, including her magic - to make sure her sister stays out of jail... and they both stay alive!
Now available in 3 pack {below}
Meet the Auclair sisters. They've just inherited a magical legacy going back generations. But do they care?“I’d rather have some paid up bills,” Sybil says. “Or maybe a pony,” agrees teenager Lucy. Mimi seems to be the only one of the three sisters who appreciates what they’ve had left to them by their grandmother, a widely-known and once-powerful witch. Now if she could just get the others on board with saving the world—or at least their little corner of it.Want to get in on the action? Pick up this box set of the first three books in this series and enjoy!
Book #1-BEWITCHED, BEDEVILED AND BEWILDERED
Fish gotta swim, birds gotta fly, and witches--well…Mimi has promised her older sister not to use her magic and she wants to honor that pledge, but…EVENTS! When life throws magic things at you, including a black cat familiar, a book of spells and a murder in your tea shop-not to mention a local coven of bad witches named the Jiggs sisters with evil on their minds-a witch has gotta do what she’s gotta do. Life is funny that way!
Book # 2-CONFESSIONS OF A TEENAGE SLAYER
In which: secrets of a scary past are revealed, a huge and lethal mistake is made, the Jiggs sisters fight off murder charges, and pigeons make a break for freedom.Witch-in-training Mimi Auclair thought her life was hectic when she worked for a major motion picture studio in Los Angeles, but she’s discovered things can get even crazier in her little hometown of Lafay, California. Being the middle sister means having to rope in Lucy on one side, preventing her from hitchhiking back to the big city, and holding off Sybil’s warrior tendencies on the other when seemingly under fire from demons. Luckily she’s got Kashmir, her black cat familiar, and Max Ransom, her newspaper buddy, to keep her on an even keel. Hey, all she wants to do is run her little tea shop. And maybe find a way to sabotage the Jiggs sisters now and then. Simple enough, no?
Book #3-UNDERCOVER COVENWhat’s scarier than a coven of teenage wannabe witches?
Answer: Nothing!Mimi has found it's not easy taking care of a teenager - especially when she's your little sister and you have to keep it secret that you're a witch—and keep her from becoming one too. Engaged in a power struggle against the local forces of darkness, Mimi needs all the help her black cat familiar, Kashmir, can manage.But when Lucy becomes the prime suspect in a murder investigation, Mimi must summon something extra, including her magic - to make sure her sister stays out of jail... and they both stay alive!
August 15, 2017
Mimi AuClair moved from L.A. back to her home town of Lafay to reopen her grandmother’s tea shop. Her older sister, Sybil, is not too happy about the prospect, much preferring that her two younger sisters not upset her nice, normal suburban existence with her husband and two young daughters. To add to Mimi’s problems, the Jigg sisters, owners of the town’s other tea shop, are determined to prevent the competition. The Jigg sisters, Mimi learns, are witches, who also are on the town council, and are willing to go to great lengths to sabotage her grand opening. She’s not completely helpless, though, being a witch herself, and from a long line of witches, and she has her grandmother’s familiar, a wise-cracking black cat, to help her. Things go awry when a customer, the town troublemaker, dies from poison at the opening, and the police, at first, suspect her.
Sister Witchcraft by J.D. Winters and Dakota Kahn is a short book; it can be read in less than an hour; that is thoroughly delightful. An interesting cast of characters, and scenes that would play extremely well in an animated movie, will make you wish it was even longer.
I read this book on a dreary, rainy day. The weather and witchcraft gave me goose pimples, but Mimi’s antics kept me laughing. If you’re looking for a short, entertaining read, get this book.
Sister Witchcraft by J.D. Winters and Dakota Kahn is a short book; it can be read in less than an hour; that is thoroughly delightful. An interesting cast of characters, and scenes that would play extremely well in an animated movie, will make you wish it was even longer.
I read this book on a dreary, rainy day. The weather and witchcraft gave me goose pimples, but Mimi’s antics kept me laughing. If you’re looking for a short, entertaining read, get this book.
April 18, 2018
Mimi and her sisters just inherited their grandmother's tea shop and house...and her familiar black cat, Kashmir, seems to have been reassigned to Mimi, as she's the only sister open to magic. The tea shop has been shuttered awhile, the grandmother having been encountering issues with the ladies from the coffee shop down the lane. Mimi just wants a fresh start, so she starts trying to reopen the tea shop but seems to run into some bad luck along the way. Doesn't help that the owners of the coffee shop are on the council that will issue (or not) her permits, etc. When a man dies in the tea shop on opening day, the shop is shut again, and Mimi feels she has no choice but to solve the case...with Kashmir's help, of course.
May 10, 2018
Anyone for tea?
A fast, easy read that you will fly through. After losing her job, she comes back home (with her young sister) to reopen her Grandmother's tea shop. Even though her elder sister is against it as she doesn't want magic to be any par of her life. Obstacles abound including two sisters who are using magic to stop the reopening. Add a death during the reopening, a talking cat, a nosy reporter and stir well. The culprit was a surprise and the growth of a relationship between the three sisters was a pleasure to read. Great mix of characters add to the experience.
A fast, easy read that you will fly through. After losing her job, she comes back home (with her young sister) to reopen her Grandmother's tea shop. Even though her elder sister is against it as she doesn't want magic to be any par of her life. Obstacles abound including two sisters who are using magic to stop the reopening. Add a death during the reopening, a talking cat, a nosy reporter and stir well. The culprit was a surprise and the growth of a relationship between the three sisters was a pleasure to read. Great mix of characters add to the experience.
June 5, 2021
A fun magical mystery
An enjoyable read filled with witches, a talking familiar and murder that needs solving. Mimi and her younger sister Lucy are moving back to the small down where her Grandmother lived. She wants to reopen the tea shop with the help of her sisters. When an obnoxious man drops dead in the tea shop during the grand opening can the find the killer and reopen the shop before Mimi loose it all
An enjoyable read filled with witches, a talking familiar and murder that needs solving. Mimi and her younger sister Lucy are moving back to the small down where her Grandmother lived. She wants to reopen the tea shop with the help of her sisters. When an obnoxious man drops dead in the tea shop during the grand opening can the find the killer and reopen the shop before Mimi loose it all
August 25, 2017
A bit different from the regular mysteries and it was a fun read. I love Mimi and how she looks at the world around her. She is very logical and really does try to do her best. She is definitely Grand-Mere’s heir and Kashmir is one awesome familiar. The murderer took me by surprise and that is what makes for a good murder mystery. On to the other tales
February 3, 2018
Murder at the Tea Room
Grand-Mere's tea room is inherited just in time for Mimi and Lucy to return from the big city. The coffee store witches do not like the competition, but did they kill a man just to stop the tea room from reopening? Slight twist on an old theme makes this story interesting. The second one looks just as intriguing.
Grand-Mere's tea room is inherited just in time for Mimi and Lucy to return from the big city. The coffee store witches do not like the competition, but did they kill a man just to stop the tea room from reopening? Slight twist on an old theme makes this story interesting. The second one looks just as intriguing.
February 12, 2020
Great mystery
I love a great mystery. This book is full of mystery, action, at times serious, other times filled with trivalties. Characters for the most part adorable. I lost myself so completely in the story that in certain scenes I wanted to clobber certain characters on behalf of the heroin.
I love a great mystery. This book is full of mystery, action, at times serious, other times filled with trivalties. Characters for the most part adorable. I lost myself so completely in the story that in certain scenes I wanted to clobber certain characters on behalf of the heroin.
December 25, 2020
Not bad but expected so much more.
I love witch stories, but why are all but a few about bumbling novice witches who haven't a clue to what they're doing?
Same premise as most others, like Charmed, grandmother dies, leaves house to girls, they have to decide if they want to be witches or not.
Pretty typical story. Hoped it would be more fun
I love witch stories, but why are all but a few about bumbling novice witches who haven't a clue to what they're doing?
Same premise as most others, like Charmed, grandmother dies, leaves house to girls, they have to decide if they want to be witches or not.
Pretty typical story. Hoped it would be more fun
July 5, 2017
A good start.
This is my first try of this author and I am liking the writing very much. Just about to start number two. Love the descriptive text and could imagine what everyone looked like, especially the beautiful cat.
This is my first try of this author and I am liking the writing very much. Just about to start number two. Love the descriptive text and could imagine what everyone looked like, especially the beautiful cat.
July 24, 2017
Excellent
This book kept me captivated, all the way through. I throughly enjoyed it. I plan on getting the rest of the series . There were no "bad words" or " bad sexual scenes " . It is for all levels of humans , who like a fun little book , to pass the time .
This book kept me captivated, all the way through. I throughly enjoyed it. I plan on getting the rest of the series . There were no "bad words" or " bad sexual scenes " . It is for all levels of humans , who like a fun little book , to pass the time .
July 26, 2017
Bewitched, Bedeviled and Bewildered
A cute easy read. I would classify it as more of a young adult book, but J.D. Winters has set the story up in such a way that it has the makings of a good series.
A cute easy read. I would classify it as more of a young adult book, but J.D. Winters has set the story up in such a way that it has the makings of a good series.
August 25, 2017
More Develop ment
I did like the story but it seemed more a novella than a full book. The Jigg sisters aren't really developed and Mimi's sisters aren't either. Hopefully the rest of the series is more detailed with the characters.
I did like the story but it seemed more a novella than a full book. The Jigg sisters aren't really developed and Mimi's sisters aren't either. Hopefully the rest of the series is more detailed with the characters.
December 21, 2018
Very short book
This is a very short supernatural story that jumps through the highlights & gives very little background. Ok for a quick read on a lunch break but feels more like a story outline than a completed book
This is a very short supernatural story that jumps through the highlights & gives very little background. Ok for a quick read on a lunch break but feels more like a story outline than a completed book
January 22, 2017
Cute, short and quick read
It was OK, short and a quick read but not something that really grabbed my interest. Good for a break between more intense books.
It was OK, short and a quick read but not something that really grabbed my interest. Good for a break between more intense books.
June 2, 2017
Enjoyable Afternoon
This book was a quick read. I enjoyed spending a few hours getting aquainted with the characters. Can't wait to read more!
This book was a quick read. I enjoyed spending a few hours getting aquainted with the characters. Can't wait to read more!
July 28, 2017
Cute
Fast read, but engaging and fun. Just what the doctor ordered. I love a little bit of magic twisted with a little bit of romance.
Fast read, but engaging and fun. Just what the doctor ordered. I love a little bit of magic twisted with a little bit of romance.
July 29, 2017
Tea shop
Competition between tea shops with a touch of mystery. Besides the smart cat there is little other witchcraft or spells.
Competition between tea shops with a touch of mystery. Besides the smart cat there is little other witchcraft or spells.
October 1, 2017
Silly and funny
October 15, 2017
Cute
This is a cute short story about modern day witches. I would have liked it better if it was longer.
This is a cute short story about modern day witches. I would have liked it better if it was longer.
October 15, 2017
Short and sassy
This is good for a day you can snuggle down with a hot cup of tea and some cookies. Very enjoyable.
This is good for a day you can snuggle down with a hot cup of tea and some cookies. Very enjoyable.
October 27, 2017
A great read
I really enjoy this book, in this book you get your mystery, your cozy sweet heart story , sisters working together.
Its a cute story.
I really enjoy this book, in this book you get your mystery, your cozy sweet heart story , sisters working together.
Its a cute story.
October 29, 2019
Black cat...who are you?
This story was a page turner and a lot of fun to read. The book was a great introduction to a new series which has me excited to read the next book.
This story was a page turner and a lot of fun to read. The book was a great introduction to a new series which has me excited to read the next book.
November 8, 2019
Not a bad book but felt that it needed to be filled in quite a bit, since it seemed to jump from event to event. Hopefully the next book is a bit fuller.
August 12, 2022
I really enjoyed this fun, easy read! Three sisters, a tea shop, and a cat. Check it out, I think you will enjoy it too!
October 28, 2024
Great story.
January 12, 2017
Cute and all but the way the mystery resolved was just too unbelievable.
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