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Midlife in Mosswood #4
Get Witch Quick
(Alternate cover edition of ASIN B08KGBCNMT.)
She should have known better than to put all of her eggs in one basket.
Rosemary Bell has begun a new life in Mosswood, Georgia. But when the town’s annual Easter Fair is ruined by a spell gone wrong, the townsfolk are hopping mad, and it could have grave consequences for her daughter Maggie.
With her daughter’s spellcasting shenanigans all over national news, Rosie finds herself on the wrong side of the worldwide Council of Witches. When Maggie’s magical ability tests off the charts, the Council decides it’s only a matter of time before she winds up in the news again, putting herself and others at risk. Maggie must be trained by a certified magical instructor, and will have to leave Mosswood to do it.
Unless she wants Maggie shipped off to one of the other Council witches for training, Rosie will have to hop to it and get certified herself—and she only has a month to do it.
This Easter, the only way Rosie can keep living her best life is to get witch quick.
Stardust meets Gilmore Girls in this short novel about a mother’s love, a daughter’s lesson, and a family's leap of faith.
She should have known better than to put all of her eggs in one basket.
Rosemary Bell has begun a new life in Mosswood, Georgia. But when the town’s annual Easter Fair is ruined by a spell gone wrong, the townsfolk are hopping mad, and it could have grave consequences for her daughter Maggie.
With her daughter’s spellcasting shenanigans all over national news, Rosie finds herself on the wrong side of the worldwide Council of Witches. When Maggie’s magical ability tests off the charts, the Council decides it’s only a matter of time before she winds up in the news again, putting herself and others at risk. Maggie must be trained by a certified magical instructor, and will have to leave Mosswood to do it.
Unless she wants Maggie shipped off to one of the other Council witches for training, Rosie will have to hop to it and get certified herself—and she only has a month to do it.
This Easter, the only way Rosie can keep living her best life is to get witch quick.
Stardust meets Gilmore Girls in this short novel about a mother’s love, a daughter’s lesson, and a family's leap of faith.
209 pages, ebook
Published March 30, 2021
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March 31, 2021
💫YOWZA!!! NEVER underestimate the power of a witchy mum!!!
Once again this series just keeps on giving 😉. When more unexpected magical accidents happen, The Council of Witches appear and threaten to force young Maggie into a witchy boarding school. Never underestimate the fierce protectiveness and force of will of a cornered mum. We meet extremely interesting new characters, and a few shocking revelations along the way. True to form there's tons of magical mayhem, friendships, family (by blood, and by choice), and so much witty banter. Enter the world of Mosswood...oh, and keep your eyes peeled for a jaw dropping final scene. Prepare now as we'll have to wait and see what happens next. This is such a fun world to spend time in, with unique, quirky, strong, witty, loving characters!! If you've not yet read any of these books, I HIGHLY recommend reading the previous books first to understand all the characters and backstory. They're well worth the read!!
Once again this series just keeps on giving 😉. When more unexpected magical accidents happen, The Council of Witches appear and threaten to force young Maggie into a witchy boarding school. Never underestimate the fierce protectiveness and force of will of a cornered mum. We meet extremely interesting new characters, and a few shocking revelations along the way. True to form there's tons of magical mayhem, friendships, family (by blood, and by choice), and so much witty banter. Enter the world of Mosswood...oh, and keep your eyes peeled for a jaw dropping final scene. Prepare now as we'll have to wait and see what happens next. This is such a fun world to spend time in, with unique, quirky, strong, witty, loving characters!! If you've not yet read any of these books, I HIGHLY recommend reading the previous books first to understand all the characters and backstory. They're well worth the read!!
April 1, 2021
Wow what a story! Had me right on the edge of my seat.
Loved the acronym for the Council of Witches....hahahahaha COW!
Although I wasn't a big fan of the members of COW...talk about a bunch of jerks!
Maggie is 10 going on 30 actually her birthday is coming up and she'll be 11 but she wants to use
her magic and doesn't think of the consequences of her spells...
This is going to get her into trouble with COW and it will mean being separated from her family....
Kids always want to grow up too fast and don't want to listen to the adults but will Maggie listen or does she do what she wants?
You will have to read the book to find out.
Love this writing and the characters
So much is relatable going through midlife and menopause...older protagonist is the best. Because they don't take any bull....
Highly recommend if you like paranormal books
Loved the acronym for the Council of Witches....hahahahaha COW!
Although I wasn't a big fan of the members of COW...talk about a bunch of jerks!
Maggie is 10 going on 30 actually her birthday is coming up and she'll be 11 but she wants to use
her magic and doesn't think of the consequences of her spells...
This is going to get her into trouble with COW and it will mean being separated from her family....
Kids always want to grow up too fast and don't want to listen to the adults but will Maggie listen or does she do what she wants?
You will have to read the book to find out.
Love this writing and the characters
So much is relatable going through midlife and menopause...older protagonist is the best. Because they don't take any bull....
Highly recommend if you like paranormal books
April 1, 2021
This book and series just gets better and better as we go! I truly love this series! The characters, even though some are magical, are so down to earth and real!!! There's lots of humor, drama and love in every book. Highly recommend this read, you won't regret it! Can't wait for The next one!!❤😀 Thank you Louisa West for taking us to Mosswood, GA!!!
April 1, 2021
What an entertaining read with Maggie’s witchy skills getting into trouble all round. Rabbits, magic trees and toning down a little determined witch , life is never dull for Rosie who is at her wits end .
along comes the witches council . Magical events galore , no shortage of page turning excitement.
Surprise after surprise and so enjoyable.
along comes the witches council . Magical events galore , no shortage of page turning excitement.
Surprise after surprise and so enjoyable.
April 1, 2021
Lots of surprises
So many things going on, both magical and mundane. People and things not who they seem to be. I love all the plot twists and surprises in this series. This series is always exciting.
So many things going on, both magical and mundane. People and things not who they seem to be. I love all the plot twists and surprises in this series. This series is always exciting.
April 2, 2021
Oh man, Rosie and Maggie are at it again! Between magica) mishaps, fighting like a mom and a pre-teen daughter, and dealing the the COW, this book had me hopping the whole way through. I loved it! What an ending, too. I can't wait for the next one!!
April 3, 2021
Always a twist
Still so much to learn and uncover in Rosie's past and her family history. And now it seems they're all in for more surprises as both Rosie and Maggie learn more about their magic and Declan's past catches up to all of them as well!
Still so much to learn and uncover in Rosie's past and her family history. And now it seems they're all in for more surprises as both Rosie and Maggie learn more about their magic and Declan's past catches up to all of them as well!
April 5, 2021
Get Witch Quick
Rosie, Maggie and Declan are the sweetest magical family. This take on Easter was so stinking fun! I laughed out loud several times and had a hard time putting this book down long enough to even use the restroom. And that cliff hanger ending.... nice! Can't wait for #5
Rosie, Maggie and Declan are the sweetest magical family. This take on Easter was so stinking fun! I laughed out loud several times and had a hard time putting this book down long enough to even use the restroom. And that cliff hanger ending.... nice! Can't wait for #5
April 25, 2021
Cute story
Any of us that have daughters over the age of ten completely understand Rosie and Maggie's relationship difficulties. Add in some new magical abilities and you have quite a mess. The Council show up and demand that Maggie be trained (the Council includes Declan's Dad). No of the options are what Rosie wants but, all of them (they believe) are what Maggie needs. Until she is gone and Rosie figures out she is in danger from those she thought were to help Maggie.
This was a cute story, fun, entertaining, albeit slightly predictable. I still highly recommend it and am excited to read the next book in the series.
Any of us that have daughters over the age of ten completely understand Rosie and Maggie's relationship difficulties. Add in some new magical abilities and you have quite a mess. The Council show up and demand that Maggie be trained (the Council includes Declan's Dad). No of the options are what Rosie wants but, all of them (they believe) are what Maggie needs. Until she is gone and Rosie figures out she is in danger from those she thought were to help Maggie.
This was a cute story, fun, entertaining, albeit slightly predictable. I still highly recommend it and am excited to read the next book in the series.
June 6, 2024
This one adds new magical creatures to the mix & we learn more about Rosie’s family. Not everyone is as they seem. Maggie is growing up & there’s definitely some bratty teenage attitude going on that made me wanna scream and made me thankful I don’t have kids of my own!
March 31, 2021
Edge of your seat excellence!
Oh my goodness, this was so good it had me figuratively biting my nails and mentally shouting at characters. Full of twists and relatable relationships, you won’t want to put this book down!
Oh my goodness, this was so good it had me figuratively biting my nails and mentally shouting at characters. Full of twists and relatable relationships, you won’t want to put this book down!
April 5, 2021
Get witch quick
Good story. I really enjoyed the story line but I had a very hard time reading the ten year olds attitude.
Good story. I really enjoyed the story line but I had a very hard time reading the ten year olds attitude.
February 7, 2023
Things get complicated when Maggie uses her magic to make an Easter bunny and floods the whole town with white fluffy rabbits. If that’s not enough, the witch council pops by to say that if Rosie doesn’t teach her to control her magic by her eleventh birthday, she will have to go to a school in Ireland. While Rosie learns more about her ancestor, frantically trying to teach Maggie while the 10 year old is rebelling every step of the way, and the high inquisitor dogging her, she keeps putting off opening her new shop.
I enjoyed this book and I would recommend it to everyone.
I enjoyed this book and I would recommend it to everyone.
April 1, 2023
This one for me doesn’t match with the first three. This would have been the perfect book to have Declan explain about witch society and to build out that part of the world and the lore of it. Instead we meet the Council, and don’t get any real defined structure to the rules.
For Rosie and Maggie this book took a real sharp 180 from the first three. Rosie becomes overbearing as a mother, to the point Maggie can’t even spend time with her friends. Maggie in turn becomes a hateful character with the attitude of a jaded adult. There was no set up to this change in the other books so it felt very out of place.
Overall the series up to this point had been 3 stars, they were good fun reads but this book tanked the series for me and I won’t be continuing on.
For Rosie and Maggie this book took a real sharp 180 from the first three. Rosie becomes overbearing as a mother, to the point Maggie can’t even spend time with her friends. Maggie in turn becomes a hateful character with the attitude of a jaded adult. There was no set up to this change in the other books so it felt very out of place.
Overall the series up to this point had been 3 stars, they were good fun reads but this book tanked the series for me and I won’t be continuing on.
April 27, 2021
Each one better than the last!
Looking forward to reading the next! Each book seems to improve on the last. Where will it go next? Ok
Looking forward to reading the next! Each book seems to improve on the last. Where will it go next? Ok
April 14, 2021
Get Witch Quick
Rosie's daughter Maggie has come into a somewhat rebellious stage and wants to be treated more like an adult. But the council of witches have noticed and want her to attend school with them. It seems trouble is always brewing in Rosie's life. It was another great addition to this series.
Rosie's daughter Maggie has come into a somewhat rebellious stage and wants to be treated more like an adult. But the council of witches have noticed and want her to attend school with them. It seems trouble is always brewing in Rosie's life. It was another great addition to this series.
July 17, 2022
Overall, this was another good step in the series, but I found myself continually irritated by the character of the daughter. Her age simply didn't match her attitude, and explaining it away as her being 'an old soul' just didn't wash with me.
Add to that a higher number of typos and grammar mistakes that would easily have been caught by a proficient Beta reader, and I just kept being pulled out of the story.
Add to that a higher number of typos and grammar mistakes that would easily have been caught by a proficient Beta reader, and I just kept being pulled out of the story.
June 28, 2021
It’s a dangerous thing to be a witch and not be able to control your powers. More so, when those powers are new and all you want to do is explore them and think about the consequences (much) later. Maggi’s magical gifts are strengthening, but at ten, she doesn’t understand the responsibilities that come with those gifts. But the Council of Witches do, and they’ve issued a terrible ultimatum to keep the witching community safe—either Rosie helps Maggie get her powers under control fast, and they’ll take her away and teach Maggie themselves. And there’s no way Rosie’s allowing them to take away her precious (currently precocious) child.
This is a fictional story, but the relationship between mother and daughter is just beautiful and real. The challenges of raising a child as strong-willed as her mother, of the highs and lows, is wonderfully portrayed here. Even though there’s the added ‘complication’ of learning magic to mix in with all those ‘super fun’ hormones. And nothing, and I mean nothing, comes between a protective ‘mumma bear’ and her child. Bring on book 5 please. Which is out June 30.
This is a fictional story, but the relationship between mother and daughter is just beautiful and real. The challenges of raising a child as strong-willed as her mother, of the highs and lows, is wonderfully portrayed here. Even though there’s the added ‘complication’ of learning magic to mix in with all those ‘super fun’ hormones. And nothing, and I mean nothing, comes between a protective ‘mumma bear’ and her child. Bring on book 5 please. Which is out June 30.
October 25, 2024
This one is full of bunnies thanks to Maggie. A nice little surprise, I never expected bunnies to be such a problem.
Now Rosie's daughter Maggie is out of control. Her magical abilities are off the charts but since she is only ten she doesn't think about the consequences. When she fills the town magically with Rabbits and it airs on the local news, Rosie is furious. That is when she gets a visit from the Worldwide Council Of Witches. They are very unhappy that Maggie performs magic in public for everyone one to see and that she is untrained. Rosie and Declan are given an ultimatum. They can train Maggie to the councils satisfaction or the council will come get her and take her to boarding spchool. Rosie is horrified at the thought. So together with Declan and all her friends they begin to teach her but being 10 she thinks she knows more than anyone else and she is a difficult student. Finally after Maggie begs to be able to go to the school and eventually Rosie gives in. As soon as Maggie leaves with her instructor, Rosie learns that the woman isn't all she pretends to be and Maggie is in grave danger. Now they all scramble to get her back.
Now Rosie's daughter Maggie is out of control. Her magical abilities are off the charts but since she is only ten she doesn't think about the consequences. When she fills the town magically with Rabbits and it airs on the local news, Rosie is furious. That is when she gets a visit from the Worldwide Council Of Witches. They are very unhappy that Maggie performs magic in public for everyone one to see and that she is untrained. Rosie and Declan are given an ultimatum. They can train Maggie to the councils satisfaction or the council will come get her and take her to boarding spchool. Rosie is horrified at the thought. So together with Declan and all her friends they begin to teach her but being 10 she thinks she knows more than anyone else and she is a difficult student. Finally after Maggie begs to be able to go to the school and eventually Rosie gives in. As soon as Maggie leaves with her instructor, Rosie learns that the woman isn't all she pretends to be and Maggie is in grave danger. Now they all scramble to get her back.
May 11, 2021
Family, Magic and the right amount of sass
Maggie's growing up, which is not easy for any parent especially the tween to teen stage when they want more freedoms but aren't quite old enough. But when magic is involved..... well it makes the word No pretty much obsolete! When Maggie's magical meltdowns bring unwanted eyes to Mosswood well it seems like Rosie has some decisions to make, not quite how she envisioned meeting Declan's dad either!! With a generous gift from Moira (Rosie's witchy ancestor) the family work hard to teach Maggie everything she needs to know. But when a critical critic is just to full of criticism, And Maggie is full of angst who knows what's what anymore! Or who is who! As ever this is a sublime series and truly shows the truth that family isn't always about who your related to but who you love and who loves you back. I would recommend this series be read in order, just make sure when you start reading it you have plenty time to read all that come after because I guarantee you won't stop till your caught up!
Maggie's growing up, which is not easy for any parent especially the tween to teen stage when they want more freedoms but aren't quite old enough. But when magic is involved..... well it makes the word No pretty much obsolete! When Maggie's magical meltdowns bring unwanted eyes to Mosswood well it seems like Rosie has some decisions to make, not quite how she envisioned meeting Declan's dad either!! With a generous gift from Moira (Rosie's witchy ancestor) the family work hard to teach Maggie everything she needs to know. But when a critical critic is just to full of criticism, And Maggie is full of angst who knows what's what anymore! Or who is who! As ever this is a sublime series and truly shows the truth that family isn't always about who your related to but who you love and who loves you back. I would recommend this series be read in order, just make sure when you start reading it you have plenty time to read all that come after because I guarantee you won't stop till your caught up!
August 29, 2022
Get Witch Quick is book #4 in the Midlife in Mosswood Series. This one finds our heroine Rosie struggling with her daughter Maggie turning into a preteen and dealing with everything that comes with that. Attitude, eye rolling, and a whole lot of sneaking magic behind her mom’s back. Which results in some pretty wonky happenings. A town full of rabbits, showing magic on YouTube…the Council of Witches is on high alert and issues a warning. Get her magic under control or Maggie would be shipped off to a magical boarding school.
The series of characters of this chosen family is so adorable. Learning and growing into themselves and becoming confident. Relationships blossoming, family magic history exposing itself. I really feel for Rosie dealing with her daughters attitude. I have two girls and my youngest is about to turn 10. We’re starting some of that in our house as well. Girl I feel your pain 🙏🏻 (Minus the town full of white rabbits 🤣)
The series of characters of this chosen family is so adorable. Learning and growing into themselves and becoming confident. Relationships blossoming, family magic history exposing itself. I really feel for Rosie dealing with her daughters attitude. I have two girls and my youngest is about to turn 10. We’re starting some of that in our house as well. Girl I feel your pain 🙏🏻 (Minus the town full of white rabbits 🤣)
May 4, 2021
This could be the best yet of the Mosswood series. This instalment had me snorting with laughter. Yet, there is poignancy too, as Rosie battles with her own fears and feelings for her daughter Maggie. Maggie has always been a happy trusting child. Now, she is becoming argumentative and disobedient. Her magical powers are drawing the attention of people and she can’t or won’t control them. Enter the Witches Council with a proposal that Rosie doesn’t want to accept. If ever you thought magic could solve all your problems, this demonstrates that magic can cause even more problems. I believed in the emotional bond between Rosie and Maggie, but there were times when I wondered how far it could stretch. Can’t wait for the next instalment.
May 25, 2021
Watch out for black eyes!
This book is hilarious. Imagine waking up and going outside. Suddenly there are white rabbits everywhere. You can't drive anywhere because their everywhere. Thousands of rabbits. You have to walk to where you planned activities for the day are. It's so bad they cancelled the event. Now you have to stay & help clean up. Why did you get out of bed again? It would be funnier if it happened in a big city, just saying. The culprit needs to learn how to use their magic. What's worse they almost exposed magic to the world several times. They are given a chance to learn how to control their magic. Now the culprit is being forced to choose a punishment. So what will they choose? And who will help them along the way?
This book is hilarious. Imagine waking up and going outside. Suddenly there are white rabbits everywhere. You can't drive anywhere because their everywhere. Thousands of rabbits. You have to walk to where you planned activities for the day are. It's so bad they cancelled the event. Now you have to stay & help clean up. Why did you get out of bed again? It would be funnier if it happened in a big city, just saying. The culprit needs to learn how to use their magic. What's worse they almost exposed magic to the world several times. They are given a chance to learn how to control their magic. Now the culprit is being forced to choose a punishment. So what will they choose? And who will help them along the way?
November 19, 2021
Loving this series
I am loving this series. I am reading a book a night and haven't wanted to stop reading them to leave a review. Not because there books in this series are not deserving of a glowing review but because the books are so good, once I finish one I want to get started reading the next book in the series. The books in this series have such descriptive characters and locations that I feel like I would know exactly who Rosie, Maggie, Tammy, Ben and Myles were if I passed them on the street. Mosswood while completely different than my hometown reminds me of it. This series is a must read but I recommend you read the books in order to fully appreciate the process Rosie has made in her life.
I am loving this series. I am reading a book a night and haven't wanted to stop reading them to leave a review. Not because there books in this series are not deserving of a glowing review but because the books are so good, once I finish one I want to get started reading the next book in the series. The books in this series have such descriptive characters and locations that I feel like I would know exactly who Rosie, Maggie, Tammy, Ben and Myles were if I passed them on the street. Mosswood while completely different than my hometown reminds me of it. This series is a must read but I recommend you read the books in order to fully appreciate the process Rosie has made in her life.
May 11, 2021
A wonderful combination
This series switches successfully between two realities.
On the one hand it tackles the real and raw issues of motherhood (single and otherwise ) small town politics, the art of scraping by and making do, and the vulnerability of making a chosen family.
On the other, there is magical mayhem, menaces old and new, plus all the hilarious mistakes that come from learning a new skill with an old brain.
Don’t miss this fun, action packed series with a few pearls of wisdom tucked in the pages.
This series switches successfully between two realities.
On the one hand it tackles the real and raw issues of motherhood (single and otherwise ) small town politics, the art of scraping by and making do, and the vulnerability of making a chosen family.
On the other, there is magical mayhem, menaces old and new, plus all the hilarious mistakes that come from learning a new skill with an old brain.
Don’t miss this fun, action packed series with a few pearls of wisdom tucked in the pages.
December 4, 2021
Witches and wizards, oh my!
I have loved every book in this series! Each one has it's own trials and tribulations. Maggie, Rosie's kid, has started coming into her power. With great power comes great responsibility that a ten year old don't care to learn. I loved how Louisa flawlessly creates a magical feel to her books! I can picture Mosswood and all the characters! If you have read this review this far, just grab the whole series!
I have loved every book in this series! Each one has it's own trials and tribulations. Maggie, Rosie's kid, has started coming into her power. With great power comes great responsibility that a ten year old don't care to learn. I loved how Louisa flawlessly creates a magical feel to her books! I can picture Mosswood and all the characters! If you have read this review this far, just grab the whole series!
May 18, 2021
A Lot of Family Dynamics
I thought this book was mainly going to be about mother daughter dynamics as 10 year old, almost 11 year old Maggie starts to rebel against parental restrictions. That was good, but the last 25% of the book was great as Maggie's magic gets unwanted external attention. And a lot of action and revelations follow.
I thought this book was mainly going to be about mother daughter dynamics as 10 year old, almost 11 year old Maggie starts to rebel against parental restrictions. That was good, but the last 25% of the book was great as Maggie's magic gets unwanted external attention. And a lot of action and revelations follow.
July 8, 2021
This is the fourth book in the Midlife in Mosswood series and I loved it! In this book, everyone is planning for the Easter Fair as lots of white bunnies showed up taking over the town. Who is responsible for this? No spoilers! I highly recommend this book as well as the series. I can't wait to get the next book.
April 2, 2025
I think I'm done with this series. I finished this book realizing I don't like the main character, Rosie. I, also, don't like circumstances that seem forced in this book world. The friends are great, there's fun to be had, but I read enough of the next book to know I don't like where this is going. YMMV Happy reading!
June 15, 2025
Good Witch/Bad Witch
As the saying goes,' no good deed goes unpunished', for Maggie it means, all magic experimentattion gets her in trouble. And then there's that almost puberty issue. Eleven year olds have opinions and love to test boundries. It's an adventure for the Rosie and the entire gang.
As the saying goes,' no good deed goes unpunished', for Maggie it means, all magic experimentattion gets her in trouble. And then there's that almost puberty issue. Eleven year olds have opinions and love to test boundries. It's an adventure for the Rosie and the entire gang.
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