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Witchin' Impossible Cozy Mysteries #3
Familiar Protocol
A disgruntled bear fiance. A wanted familiar. A hairless cat named Lonnie. For Hazel Kinsey, it's just another day in Paradise Falls.
When Hazel's familiar Tizzy the Squirrel fell in love with another familiar, they had no idea her furry pal would gain witch magic.
Apparently, that's a big no-no for the High Familiar Clowder, the council who rules all familiars. When the Clowder shows up in Paradise Falls to decommission Tizzy and send her to the in-between, Haze defies the stick-in-the-butt jerkfaces by refusing to trade in Tiz for a new familiar.
But the Clowder means business. They strip Hazel of her magic, leaving her no better than a human. Worst of all, she's lost the mating scent she shared with her bear-beau, the hunky-handsome Ford Baylor. Without it or her witch powers, she can never be a real mate for him.
With only seventy-two hours to find a solution to her familiar and fiance problems, Hazel and pals must find a way to stop the Clowder, get Hazel witchified again, save Tizzy and her true love, and oh yeah, battle sinister forces intent on glomming as much power as possible.
Yep. Just another day in Paradise Falls.
When Hazel's familiar Tizzy the Squirrel fell in love with another familiar, they had no idea her furry pal would gain witch magic.
Apparently, that's a big no-no for the High Familiar Clowder, the council who rules all familiars. When the Clowder shows up in Paradise Falls to decommission Tizzy and send her to the in-between, Haze defies the stick-in-the-butt jerkfaces by refusing to trade in Tiz for a new familiar.
But the Clowder means business. They strip Hazel of her magic, leaving her no better than a human. Worst of all, she's lost the mating scent she shared with her bear-beau, the hunky-handsome Ford Baylor. Without it or her witch powers, she can never be a real mate for him.
With only seventy-two hours to find a solution to her familiar and fiance problems, Hazel and pals must find a way to stop the Clowder, get Hazel witchified again, save Tizzy and her true love, and oh yeah, battle sinister forces intent on glomming as much power as possible.
Yep. Just another day in Paradise Falls.
90 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 21, 2017
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USA Today Bestselling author Renee George writes paranormal mysteries and romances because she loves all things whodunit, Otherworldly, and weird. Also, she wishes her pittie, the adorable Kona Princess Warrior, and her beagle, Josie the Incontinent Princess, could talk. Or at least be more like Scooby-Doo and help her unmask villains at the haunted house up the street.
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USA Today Bestselling author Renee George writes paranormal mysteries and romances because she loves all things whodunit, Otherworldly, and weird. Also, she wishes her pittie, the adorable Kona Princess Warrior, and her beagle, Josie the Incontinent Princess, could talk. Or at least be more like Scooby-Doo and help her unmask villains at the haunted house up the street.
When she’s not writing about mystery-solving werecougars or the adventures of a hapless psychic living among shapeshifters, she is preyed upon by stray kittens who end up living in her house because she can't say no to those sweet, furry faces. (Someone stop telling them where she lives!)
She resides in Mid-Missouri with her family and spends her non-writing time doing really cool stuff...like watching TV and cleaning up dog poop.
Connect with Renee George!
Join Renee's Rebel Readers (Facebook Group): https://www.facebook.com/groups/renee...
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Hugs,
Renee George
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January 21, 2019
I adore this series and these characters. The story is fun, with loads of humor and sarcasm. There is a little something for everyone in this book such as humor, mystery, and a whole lot of love. A wonderful book!
I received a copy of this manuscript from the author, my review has been voluntarily submitted.
I received a copy of this manuscript from the author, my review has been voluntarily submitted.
July 14, 2022
Hazel, Ford and Tizzy are back. This time Tizzy has landed the group into a world of trouble. She fell in love and bonded with Lupitia, the familiar of an imprisoned witch. Apparently this is a big no no for familiars. The ruling council of the familiars, the High Familiars' Clowder, has stripped Hazel of her power and want to take Tizzy and Lupitia to rehabilitate them. This is a fun, quick installment in the Witchin' Impossible series. It is filled with Renee George's trademark humor and snark. I love all the names Hazel and Tizzy come up with for each others' lovers. I highly recommend this series. I can't wait to read the next book!
January 25, 2019
The third book in a fast-paced and wonderfully fun paranormal cozy mystery that you can't put down once you begin. Hazel Kinsey, the chief of police and a witch in the town of Paradise Falls will make you laugh at her snarky personality and come-backs throughout. She is engaged to a bear-shifter, Ford Baylor. Tizzy is Hazel's squirrel familiar who just happened to fall in love with another familiar who's witch is in jail. But strange changes were happening to Tizzy, like getting witchlike powers. This got the attention of the Clowder, the familiar high council and they wanted Tizzy and his love Lupitia to turn themselves into the council to be reassigned or sent to a kind of limbo and a new familiar would be assigned to Hazel; a hairless obnoxious cat named Lonnie. Well that just won't do for Hazel and with her snarky attitude, she decides to defy the familiar council which gave her 72 hours to change her mind and they stripped her of her powers and made her human while she gets her act together and turns in Lupitia and Tizzy. This also strips her of her mating scent for Ford. Hazel's father and the Witches High Council members get involved to try and help Hazel and Tizzy. So much happens; so many storyline threads woven to keep you guessing, laughing and wondering if Hazel can keep Tizzy and get out of trouble or will she fail when all odds seem against her and those helping her. I received and ARC from the author but the opinions expressed here are strictly my own.
January 23, 2019
Oh the typos!!! So many. Words left out of sentences that leave you wondering what is being said. Missing quotation marks that leave you wondering where did the comment start - add or subtract a word and it changes the meaning. So many mistakes!
Biggest one I can't get over, last book it was Baba Yaga, Carol who was the head witch. This book it is Grand Inquisitor, who is our main character's grandmother. Complete change!! Last book, Hazel made a deal of two favors to research the murder. Both were used up. This book, there is one left hanging. This was way too much change!!!!
I gave two stars because the story was still a fun, cozy mystery but the typos and character changes were very disconcerting. Please get a better editor.
Biggest one I can't get over, last book it was Baba Yaga, Carol who was the head witch. This book it is Grand Inquisitor, who is our main character's grandmother. Complete change!! Last book, Hazel made a deal of two favors to research the murder. Both were used up. This book, there is one left hanging. This was way too much change!!!!
I gave two stars because the story was still a fun, cozy mystery but the typos and character changes were very disconcerting. Please get a better editor.
January 21, 2019
Kindle Copy for Review
Life for Hazel Kinsey is far from normal; especially, for this witch. Things should be peachy as she is engaged to her bear shift fiancé but no. Her familiar squirrel finds love with another familiar and manages to gain magical powers.
But the High Familiar Council blames her and threatens to banish her as they take away her magic if she does not trade in familiar. With her magic gone she loses her bond with her bear shifter making her not a real mate.
What is a witch going to do for love or give up? Once again we are amused by her and her familiar squirrel. A fun enjoyable read.
Life for Hazel Kinsey is far from normal; especially, for this witch. Things should be peachy as she is engaged to her bear shift fiancé but no. Her familiar squirrel finds love with another familiar and manages to gain magical powers.
But the High Familiar Council blames her and threatens to banish her as they take away her magic if she does not trade in familiar. With her magic gone she loses her bond with her bear shifter making her not a real mate.
What is a witch going to do for love or give up? Once again we are amused by her and her familiar squirrel. A fun enjoyable read.
January 21, 2019
Never a spoiler in any of my reviews! If you are looking for a good mystery, humor, fun and great characters all enveloped in a wonderful story, this is the book and/or series for you. Full of snarkiness and wittiness, this is one of those books that simply stated, provides the laugh out loud and great storyline entertainment you are looking for. Whether this is your first encounter or third with Tizzy and Hazel, you will be glad that you went on their newest escapade with them suspense, thrills, passion and just plain fun! Get this now, you won't be sorry! I am voluntarily leaving my honest review after reading an advanced copy.
February 24, 2017
Hazel and Tizzy are quite a pair. Tizzy likes to get Hazel in trouble and this time it is really bad. She loses her magic and is afraid she will lose her shifter fiance too.
I enjoy all the humor in this series. It really does make you smile and laugh out loud at points. There is so much silliness and Hazel can't seem to stop herself from saying things that get her in trouble. As a cat lover, I was disappointed to see such a negative image of cats portrayed. Poor cats get a bad rep.
I am voluntarily reviewing a copy I received.
I enjoy all the humor in this series. It really does make you smile and laugh out loud at points. There is so much silliness and Hazel can't seem to stop herself from saying things that get her in trouble. As a cat lover, I was disappointed to see such a negative image of cats portrayed. Poor cats get a bad rep.
I am voluntarily reviewing a copy I received.
April 28, 2018
Familiar Protocol is fun, easy cozy reading. Its Halloween in Paradise Falls and everything that can go wrong has gone wrong. Normal crazy pranks are out of control, a hellmouth has opened up in the middle of town, the magic is unpredictable, and then there's a murder. New sheriff Hazel Kinsey has enough on her plate without the familiar clowder showing up to take her magic and break her bound with her familiar squirrel Tizzy. Full of action and laughs, the novella is a quick, light-hearted, and highly entertaining read.
January 21, 2019
I voluntarily offered to review this book with no obligations and my opinions are honest!
It was a great book!
Tizzy is in love w/ another familiar. That is a big no no
Now Hazel is trying to keep Tizzy save.
In the process, she loses her power.
Do not panic!
You don't think that Hazel + Ford + the whole gang would take this laying down.
The High Familiar Clowder won't know what his them.
Loved the characters + the storytelling!
It has all the ingredients that you need for a great book!
I can't wait for the next book in this series.
It was a great book!
Tizzy is in love w/ another familiar. That is a big no no
Now Hazel is trying to keep Tizzy save.
In the process, she loses her power.
Do not panic!
You don't think that Hazel + Ford + the whole gang would take this laying down.
The High Familiar Clowder won't know what his them.
Loved the characters + the storytelling!
It has all the ingredients that you need for a great book!
I can't wait for the next book in this series.
July 26, 2024
Fun re-reading this pre-wedding story for Hazel, Tizzy and the gang.
As a cat slave myself, I shouldn't be surprised by those in and demanding power, and a familiar council headed by them is fairly terrifying, and mostly unsurprising - have you met an alpha feline who didn't want to rule, or who didn't already act the tyrant?
Love gets tricky, and bear love is under the microscope, in a fun for me to read bunch of adventures - and I so wish my Gran would return and get rid of my middle age ouches!
As a cat slave myself, I shouldn't be surprised by those in and demanding power, and a familiar council headed by them is fairly terrifying, and mostly unsurprising - have you met an alpha feline who didn't want to rule, or who didn't already act the tyrant?
Love gets tricky, and bear love is under the microscope, in a fun for me to read bunch of adventures - and I so wish my Gran would return and get rid of my middle age ouches!
May 28, 2018
Funny read
Tizzy is up to know good and keeping secrets from her witch Hazel. When the HFC comes to town to take Tizzy and Lupitia away Hazel does everything to get to the bottom of it. Tizzy and Lupitia are witch familiars. Something else is happening in town. They go both go missing but why? Will Hazel find out who or what before it's too late.
Tizzy is up to know good and keeping secrets from her witch Hazel. When the HFC comes to town to take Tizzy and Lupitia away Hazel does everything to get to the bottom of it. Tizzy and Lupitia are witch familiars. Something else is happening in town. They go both go missing but why? Will Hazel find out who or what before it's too late.
January 21, 2019
Tizzy and Lupita
Man any story involving Hazel and Tizzy is never boring. The squirrel is seriously nuts about her witch and cat girlfriend.
In this book the HFC makes an appearance. This is the High Familiar Council and they are snootty but of cats with their witches.
Maybe the author will have thpop in from time to time in the future.
This series of books are fun to read.
Man any story involving Hazel and Tizzy is never boring. The squirrel is seriously nuts about her witch and cat girlfriend.
In this book the HFC makes an appearance. This is the High Familiar Council and they are snootty but of cats with their witches.
Maybe the author will have thpop in from time to time in the future.
This series of books are fun to read.
August 8, 2020
Great story, lots of typos but plot is worth the read!
Loved the mystery in this one. It’s a VERY fast read—so don’t expect a long book here; I’m not even sure I’d think of it as more than a novella—and there are quite a few obvious typos (think ‘are’ instead of ‘our’ and using of the wrong your/you’re), but the plot made it worth it. Very cute!
Loved the mystery in this one. It’s a VERY fast read—so don’t expect a long book here; I’m not even sure I’d think of it as more than a novella—and there are quite a few obvious typos (think ‘are’ instead of ‘our’ and using of the wrong your/you’re), but the plot made it worth it. Very cute!
August 8, 2022
Entertaining
Hazel is embroiled in a mess of Tizzy's making; the storyline plots an imaginative course through murder and mayhem and reunites well-loved friends. Tiz is a bit obnoxious this time around; I guess Grandmother Clementine's unusual helpfulness is meant to balance this! I look forward to catching up with Lily next in "The Pit List Murder."
Hazel is embroiled in a mess of Tizzy's making; the storyline plots an imaginative course through murder and mayhem and reunites well-loved friends. Tiz is a bit obnoxious this time around; I guess Grandmother Clementine's unusual helpfulness is meant to balance this! I look forward to catching up with Lily next in "The Pit List Murder."
October 11, 2023
Witch in trouble!
What happens when a squirrel and a cat fall in love??
A shed load MORE cats turn up demanding Hazel turn the love birds over.
When she says NO, she's zapped and her powers go poof.
Turns out there's a nasty plan afoot.
But just because she's lost her powers doesn't mean the ex FBI agent is helpless.But
Wonderful books ❤❤
What happens when a squirrel and a cat fall in love??
A shed load MORE cats turn up demanding Hazel turn the love birds over.
When she says NO, she's zapped and her powers go poof.
Turns out there's a nasty plan afoot.
But just because she's lost her powers doesn't mean the ex FBI agent is helpless.But
Wonderful books ❤❤
October 18, 2024
Well I fully can plan to continue the season. Hazel and Ford absolutely irritate me with their relationship in this one. They have zero communication and it's irritating as hell! Also I understand a familiar is important to a witch but after this one I'm not a fan of Tizzy. She is self centered and wasn't concerned about Hazel and Ford's issues.
March 1, 2017
I received this from the author in exchange for an honest review. It is book 3 in a new series by Renee George. I just am not a huge fan of this series. It is mainly Hazel that drives me crazy. She is just too annoying for me to enjoy what is actually a good story.
January 9, 2021
Oh true love
This book (as with most of Renee"a book) just had me in stitches. When you have a mixed bag of pussycat familiars in power, and the lead, Hazel who loves to torment all with her "nicknames"... What an adventure! Love it...as usual!!!❤❤❤
This book (as with most of Renee"a book) just had me in stitches. When you have a mixed bag of pussycat familiars in power, and the lead, Hazel who loves to torment all with her "nicknames"... What an adventure! Love it...as usual!!!❤❤❤
August 31, 2024
Familiar Protocal(Within impossible book3)
Oh my a Familiar Council of Cats and their witches. This mystery does solve a murder but not because it happened in paradise Falls. Don't want to give any spoilers but this is a hoot and great read.
Oh my a Familiar Council of Cats and their witches. This mystery does solve a murder but not because it happened in paradise Falls. Don't want to give any spoilers but this is a hoot and great read.
September 21, 2017
Loved it
This is such a great book. I love this whole series. It just makes me laugh out loud. Really good read.
This is such a great book. I love this whole series. It just makes me laugh out loud. Really good read.
December 26, 2017
Loved it!
This is well written, it was filled with action and lots of laughs. These characters are so likeable, funny, and a joy to read.
This is well written, it was filled with action and lots of laughs. These characters are so likeable, funny, and a joy to read.
March 19, 2018
Love
No matter what form it comes in is the answer to all problems. In paranormal lives it rules! Long live live and this author.
No matter what form it comes in is the answer to all problems. In paranormal lives it rules! Long live live and this author.
February 24, 2019
Another adorable short story. Magic and humour to make your day. Don’t miss out.
September 16, 2024
I listened to the audiobook and the narrator did a good job. Quick low angst listen.
October 20, 2024
It's a cute story, but it seems there is not much in world building or explaining the nuances of the different council members. Also, how each group handles the groups. It's all very superficial.
February 14, 2025
Short but very fun to listen to!
March 3, 2025
This book was a good read, it had a good story line and again a little twist at the end.
July 27, 2025
good read
Interesting read looking forward to see how the next misadventures filled series. On on on on on on on on.
Interesting read looking forward to see how the next misadventures filled series. On on on on on on on on.
October 16, 2023
Familiar Protocol by Renee George is the 3rd novella in the Witchin’ Impossible Cozy Mysteries series.
Tropes:
✔️ FM Romance
✔️ Witch vs. Shifter
✔️ Flying Squirrel Hunt 🐿️
✔️ Missing Magic
✔️ Magical Town w/ Witch Chief
POV: First Person Duel 👩🐻
Rating: 6/10 (⭐️⭐️⭐️)
🫑/3
Loved getting more time with these characters, but this was definitely not my favorite. The issues with Tizzy, the uncertainty with Haz and Ford, and the loss of magic… I just couldn’t get behind this story. I also wanted to drop kick the entire Clowder!
✨”I don’t need a mate scent to tell me that you are the best part of my life.”✨
𝘾𝙝𝙚𝙘𝙠 𝙏𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙜𝙚𝙧𝙨: Abduction
Tropes:
✔️ FM Romance
✔️ Witch vs. Shifter
✔️ Flying Squirrel Hunt 🐿️
✔️ Missing Magic
✔️ Magical Town w/ Witch Chief
POV: First Person Duel 👩🐻
Rating: 6/10 (⭐️⭐️⭐️)
🫑/3
Loved getting more time with these characters, but this was definitely not my favorite. The issues with Tizzy, the uncertainty with Haz and Ford, and the loss of magic… I just couldn’t get behind this story. I also wanted to drop kick the entire Clowder!
✨”I don’t need a mate scent to tell me that you are the best part of my life.”✨
𝘾𝙝𝙚𝙘𝙠 𝙏𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙜𝙚𝙧𝙨: Abduction
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