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Magical Renovation Mysteries #4
Witcher Upper Christmas
The holidays are filled with magic and mayhem as Clementine and the gang gear up for Christmas in Peachwood. But when murder arises, can Clementine figure out who did it? Or will this Christmas be a murderous one?
170 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 13, 2020
About the author
Amy Boyles
116 books1,688 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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January 1, 2021
How did you lose your Christmas spirit?
Clem and the quilting club are back in time for Christmas. They are about to put on a play, the quilting club will be actresses and Form will design sets. Japan gets ousted from her normal part as Mary and is relegated to playing Scrooge and she is none to pleased about it. Then people start showing up around town disoriented and having lost their Christmas spirit and Malene, the rest of the quilting club and Clem must figured out who it is so they can save both the town and Christmas. Luckily, for all involved, Rufus shows back up just in time to give them his help.
This was a sweet book, well written, fun, engaging and interesting. The characters are loveable, endearing, entertaining and quirky. I highly recommend this book, series and author and am so excited for the next book.
Clem and the quilting club are back in time for Christmas. They are about to put on a play, the quilting club will be actresses and Form will design sets. Japan gets ousted from her normal part as Mary and is relegated to playing Scrooge and she is none to pleased about it. Then people start showing up around town disoriented and having lost their Christmas spirit and Malene, the rest of the quilting club and Clem must figured out who it is so they can save both the town and Christmas. Luckily, for all involved, Rufus shows back up just in time to give them his help.
This was a sweet book, well written, fun, engaging and interesting. The characters are loveable, endearing, entertaining and quirky. I highly recommend this book, series and author and am so excited for the next book.
October 4, 2021
entertaining supernatural cozy mystery series
This is an entertaining supernatural cozy mystery series. A fun cast of characters and an entertaining storyline. Clementine Cook is a witch in a little small town with a mixture of humans and other supernaturals. She has a small business that renovates homes and she also has a knack for solving mysteries. Ever so often in her town there is a mystery that needs to be solved. Sometimes it is a magical mystery and other times it is a mundane mystery but seeing that the police chief is a useless twit. She ends up being needed more often than not. Along with her grandparents her friends and others she always seems to get drawn into and helps solve the mysteries. Very entertaining Siri‘s based in the world of this authors other magical series. Check them out.
This is an entertaining supernatural cozy mystery series. A fun cast of characters and an entertaining storyline. Clementine Cook is a witch in a little small town with a mixture of humans and other supernaturals. She has a small business that renovates homes and she also has a knack for solving mysteries. Ever so often in her town there is a mystery that needs to be solved. Sometimes it is a magical mystery and other times it is a mundane mystery but seeing that the police chief is a useless twit. She ends up being needed more often than not. Along with her grandparents her friends and others she always seems to get drawn into and helps solve the mysteries. Very entertaining Siri‘s based in the world of this authors other magical series. Check them out.
May 25, 2021
This was simply charming.
First Rufus finds out the truth when he uses the memory spell and leaves for a few weeks to figure everything out. Discovering that he was an evil wizard before who no t only dabbled in dark magic but actually tried to steal people's powers, including Clem's, is more than he can handle.
Then there's a mystery involving someone or something sucking the Christmas spirit out of people. The crew need to find and stop whoever it is before the entire town falls victim and ends up with all of their life force literally sucked out of them. Meanwhile Rufus returns and declares his feelings for Clem and she returns his affections.
First Rufus finds out the truth when he uses the memory spell and leaves for a few weeks to figure everything out. Discovering that he was an evil wizard before who no t only dabbled in dark magic but actually tried to steal people's powers, including Clem's, is more than he can handle.
Then there's a mystery involving someone or something sucking the Christmas spirit out of people. The crew need to find and stop whoever it is before the entire town falls victim and ends up with all of their life force literally sucked out of them. Meanwhile Rufus returns and declares his feelings for Clem and she returns his affections.
March 27, 2021
A fun diversion
Clem gets caught up in the town's Christmas play as a distraction from her feelings about Rufus and gets more than she bargains for! Residents are behaving strangely, and Rufus arrives in time to inform everyone that a dangerous creature is at work. Tracking the culprit as well as navigating Clem's relationship is balanced well in the story, and humor is provided by a garrulous dog and a trio of wacky old ladies. The identity of the monster is only one of the surprises in "Witcher Upper Christmas, and I look forward to seeing what's next for the couples!
Clem gets caught up in the town's Christmas play as a distraction from her feelings about Rufus and gets more than she bargains for! Residents are behaving strangely, and Rufus arrives in time to inform everyone that a dangerous creature is at work. Tracking the culprit as well as navigating Clem's relationship is balanced well in the story, and humor is provided by a garrulous dog and a trio of wacky old ladies. The identity of the monster is only one of the surprises in "Witcher Upper Christmas, and I look forward to seeing what's next for the couples!
October 7, 2021
Cute book and I’m so glad that “love” was mentioned.
I was also a little surprised at what Malene revealed to Clem, but it seems that was coming eventually.
Looks as though Clem is embracing her ability to hunt some spells and also her magic itself.
I wish there was more talk and description of Christmas and the decorations, but I suppose in less than 200 pages you take what you can get and have Clem accidentally accuse the wrong killer…again.
Next book is the 5th “Barn Bewitchment”
I was also a little surprised at what Malene revealed to Clem, but it seems that was coming eventually.
Looks as though Clem is embracing her ability to hunt some spells and also her magic itself.
I wish there was more talk and description of Christmas and the decorations, but I suppose in less than 200 pages you take what you can get and have Clem accidentally accuse the wrong killer…again.
Next book is the 5th “Barn Bewitchment”
May 4, 2021
I really enjoyed following Clem on another mystery to solve in this Witcher Upper Christmas . But some times I would lose my attention jumping around from different sub plots. But I still totally enjoyed this & highly recommend these clean. page-turning PNR cozies & can't wait for more! ** So happy I found them in my Kindle Unlimited Trial subscription :)
March 6, 2022
The creature who hated Christmas
In this book someone is taking people's Christmas spirit. This turns them mean. Rufus is back and helping them figure everything out. They are running out of time to figure everything out before someone kills all the people in town. I live Amy Boyles books.
In this book someone is taking people's Christmas spirit. This turns them mean. Rufus is back and helping them figure everything out. They are running out of time to figure everything out before someone kills all the people in town. I live Amy Boyles books.
January 26, 2026
Another fun and exciting book from this series. I read this holiday one a little late for Christmas, but it was the fourth in the series and I wasn't about to skip it!
Things are finally progressing between the love interests, as they overcome their magical life challenges. The bad guy was not who you'd expect, and the book had a great conclusion!
Things are finally progressing between the love interests, as they overcome their magical life challenges. The bad guy was not who you'd expect, and the book had a great conclusion!
December 13, 2020
Good series
This is a fun series that has roots in the Sweet Tea Witch series. You don't have to read that series to enjoy this series,but I really recommend it. The plot and subplots move quickly,making it hard to put the book down. I can't wait for the next book!
This is a fun series that has roots in the Sweet Tea Witch series. You don't have to read that series to enjoy this series,but I really recommend it. The plot and subplots move quickly,making it hard to put the book down. I can't wait for the next book!
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December 14, 2020Christmas magic
This was a story with lots of typical Christmas quotes and characters. I was a bit disappointed that a character died in a light-hearted Christmas book. Boyles is always a fun read but this book just wasn't my cup of tea.
This was a story with lots of typical Christmas quotes and characters. I was a bit disappointed that a character died in a light-hearted Christmas book. Boyles is always a fun read but this book just wasn't my cup of tea.
December 14, 2020
Great follow up...again!
I could hardly wait for this book! After the ending of the previous one I was on pins and needless! Great story which had me guessing for sure.
Looking forward to more about this wonderful crew!
I could hardly wait for this book! After the ending of the previous one I was on pins and needless! Great story which had me guessing for sure.
Looking forward to more about this wonderful crew!
January 27, 2021
Can't Wait For Next Book
I absolutely love how everything is coming together and these characters are finding love. Rufus has been one of my favorite characters since the start of the Sweet Tea Witches books and it warms my heart to see him meet his match.
I absolutely love how everything is coming together and these characters are finding love. Rufus has been one of my favorite characters since the start of the Sweet Tea Witches books and it warms my heart to see him meet his match.
June 12, 2022
Perfect summer reading
Just so happened to finish this on the hottest day of the year (SO FAR) and it was a delightful read. As always, I guessed who did it and was totally wrong. Another fab tale in the Magical Reno series.
Just so happened to finish this on the hottest day of the year (SO FAR) and it was a delightful read. As always, I guessed who did it and was totally wrong. Another fab tale in the Magical Reno series.
October 11, 2023
Charming series entry set at Christmas
Really a lovely little cozy story, not for those seeking a challenge, more for those in the “curling up on the couch with cocoa and a good book” crowd. I enjoy this series, the little town of Peachwood, and the funny, endearing characters.
Really a lovely little cozy story, not for those seeking a challenge, more for those in the “curling up on the couch with cocoa and a good book” crowd. I enjoy this series, the little town of Peachwood, and the funny, endearing characters.
May 31, 2024
FINALLY we get to the romance!!! I was worried John/Rufus would be gone the whole book dealing with things but he makes a quick return. The story in this one was really fun with the whole sucking out the Christmas spirit issue and the play. I just love the general mayhem of the old ladies too.
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September 22, 2025
A quick and fun Christmas themed mystery where Clem and the gang must save the Christmas spirit or everyone will be "bah hamberg"-ing forevermore. We also got to see the aftermath of Rufus getting his memories back, which we've all been waiting for. Another wonderful book in this delightful series.
October 24, 2025
Cute Cozy read for the holidays
This is a delightful and cozy read perfect for the holiday season! The characters are incredibly endearing, and there are several crossover characters from other books.
This is a delightful and cozy read perfect for the holiday season! The characters are incredibly endearing, and there are several crossover characters from other books.
April 29, 2026
Another cute mystery for Clem and her gang to solve, this time they have to save Christmas. Adorable story I’m so glad that Rufus figured himself out and I can’t wait to see where their relationship goes.
December 16, 2020
Absolutely loved it
I could not put this book down. Another great read by Boyles. I absolutely love all her books. Can't wait for the next one
I could not put this book down. Another great read by Boyles. I absolutely love all her books. Can't wait for the next one
December 17, 2020
Great Christmas Story
This is a great Christmas story by Amy Boyles. You have to love Rufus and of course all of the other characters too.
This is a great Christmas story by Amy Boyles. You have to love Rufus and of course all of the other characters too.
December 21, 2020
Christmas hook um
I enjoyed the easy fun its like a frothy Christmas decoration. Not much to it but it puts a smile on your face😀
I enjoyed the easy fun its like a frothy Christmas decoration. Not much to it but it puts a smile on your face😀
December 27, 2020
Fun and entertaining
December 27, 2020
Loved it!
I really enjoyed this story about witches and magic, spells and monsters, love and friendship! I can't wait for the next one in the series to come out!
I really enjoyed this story about witches and magic, spells and monsters, love and friendship! I can't wait for the next one in the series to come out!
January 15, 2021
Pure Christmas magic
Clementine continues to keep the people of her town with the help of her talking dog and the Quilt Club ladies. Fun ensues.
Clementine continues to keep the people of her town with the help of her talking dog and the Quilt Club ladies. Fun ensues.
January 22, 2021
Great book
Loved this book. Great story, with some Christmas mystery. Love the relationships and characters. Looking forward to the next book.
Loved this book. Great story, with some Christmas mystery. Love the relationships and characters. Looking forward to the next book.
May 5, 2021
The characters seem to grab you pulling you along in the story. This has become a great series to read for enjoyment. Great Reading Everyone!
July 21, 2021
Fantastic
This was a highly enjoyable read with magic and mystery. These characters are lovable and spunky, the story line is amazing and I can't wait to read more
This was a highly enjoyable read with magic and mystery. These characters are lovable and spunky, the story line is amazing and I can't wait to read more
October 5, 2021
I find that I am getting irritated with the series. Clem continues to criticize the sheriff for not paying attention. I have yet to see Clem pay attention to the people or situations around her.
November 22, 2021
Fun Christmas story
Clementine always seems to have chaos follow her but this time the gang is with her. Warm up the hot chocolate and read this cute Christmas story.
Clementine always seems to have chaos follow her but this time the gang is with her. Warm up the hot chocolate and read this cute Christmas story.
June 4, 2022
Great read
I just started reading this series and can't seem to stop! A great mixture of magic, humor, romance and mystery. Enjoy!
I just started reading this series and can't seem to stop! A great mixture of magic, humor, romance and mystery. Enjoy!
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