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Midlife Magic & Mystery #4
Stop Kitten Around
You cat judge a book by it's cover! The cozy coastal town of Fiddler’s Cove, Connecticut is rocked by an explosion and all of a sudden Sea Witch Ruby’s maybe-boyfriend Chief of Police Jon Miller is presumed dead after his car exploded under mysterious circumstances. Now she must unravel a tangled web of twisted clues to bring the killer to justice!Who blew up Jon’s patrol car? Was it ruthless mobster Benito Lombardi, who wants revenge on Ruby for sending his best hitman to prison? Or could it be greedy industrialist “Tex” Tillerson, whose hokey southern charm hides a dark secret churning beneath the waters of Long Island Sound? Everywhere Ruby turns, she finds another suspect.Fortunately, she has the help of her kooky cast of friends and frenemies. Whether it’s staking out the bad guys with her mouthy, vain, and acerbic familiar Rumpus, or penetrating the chaotic regions of Limbo with a foul-mouthed British exorcist, there’s no limits to how far Ruby will go to find the truth behind her Merman maybe-boyfriend. Join Ruby and her snarky cat for a cozy mystery adventure which is just what the mobster ordered.
226 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 28, 2021
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May 26, 2023
This book was so fun, Ruby was crushed over the apparent death of Jon. However, it’s later learned that Jon was kidnapped so now Ruby and a detective friend of Jon are in a rescue mission. Rumpus is up to his snarky tricks, Ruby is expanding her witchy powers, and we are learning more about the town and creatures that inhabit it.
June 6, 2021
This is a great book. I truly enjoyed this story. Love the entertainment with a great adventure and emotions.
June 4, 2021
Jon gets kidnapped and i6s up to Ruby and Rumpus to find him. It was a great book. Can hardly wait for the next one.
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June 5, 2021
Exciting Explosive Adventure Paranormal Cozy Mystery!!!
Wow!!! An Explosive opening, this book is fast-paced fill with action right from the beginning. It's very entertaining and hard to put down, full of twists and turns keeping you on your toes while trying to figure out the mystery. This book is a must read for paranormal cozy mystery fans and I love love love Rumpus, the orange striped furball, he is so cute and so smart ^-^
Stop Kitten Around is Book 4 in the Midlife Magic & Mystery series. Even though this book is the first one that I read in this series I don't have any problem following along the story line, thanks to the prologue that give me the background story; I really enjoy this book very much and will go back to start reading from Book 1 in the series.
After her boyfriend Chief of Police Jon Miller's car exploded and burned to the crisp with a body inside, Sea Witch Ruby Diamond and her big-mouthed, snarky feline familiar Rumpus must solve the case and catch the killer before it's too late.
This is a wonderful cozy mystery, I'm really looking forward to read more of this series.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Wow!!! An Explosive opening, this book is fast-paced fill with action right from the beginning. It's very entertaining and hard to put down, full of twists and turns keeping you on your toes while trying to figure out the mystery. This book is a must read for paranormal cozy mystery fans and I love love love Rumpus, the orange striped furball, he is so cute and so smart ^-^
Stop Kitten Around is Book 4 in the Midlife Magic & Mystery series. Even though this book is the first one that I read in this series I don't have any problem following along the story line, thanks to the prologue that give me the background story; I really enjoy this book very much and will go back to start reading from Book 1 in the series.
After her boyfriend Chief of Police Jon Miller's car exploded and burned to the crisp with a body inside, Sea Witch Ruby Diamond and her big-mouthed, snarky feline familiar Rumpus must solve the case and catch the killer before it's too late.
This is a wonderful cozy mystery, I'm really looking forward to read more of this series.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 17, 2022
entertaining paranormal women’s fiction series
This is an entertaining paranormal women’s fiction series. If I’m cast of characters and an entertaining storyline. Ruby is a sea witch who lives in a lighthouse in a small seaside town in Connecticut. She inherited the lighthouse from aunt knuckle who passed not long ago. She live in 20 years in New York she moves back to the little town that she was raised by her aunt and uncle. As she gets reacquainted with the town and the town folk live there. Both humans and supernatural live in the town. Her boyfriend is a local police chief and happens to be a merman. Her friend is a pixie and her familiar is a large orange tabby cat with unique skills and a snarky attitude. She has an apprentice which that she is teach you how to use magic and she helps the police solve crimes in a little town. As the owner of the lighthouse she is also the guardian of a little town when it comes to supernatural happenings. Read on and be entertained as it is an entertaining and fun read.
This is an entertaining paranormal women’s fiction series. If I’m cast of characters and an entertaining storyline. Ruby is a sea witch who lives in a lighthouse in a small seaside town in Connecticut. She inherited the lighthouse from aunt knuckle who passed not long ago. She live in 20 years in New York she moves back to the little town that she was raised by her aunt and uncle. As she gets reacquainted with the town and the town folk live there. Both humans and supernatural live in the town. Her boyfriend is a local police chief and happens to be a merman. Her friend is a pixie and her familiar is a large orange tabby cat with unique skills and a snarky attitude. She has an apprentice which that she is teach you how to use magic and she helps the police solve crimes in a little town. As the owner of the lighthouse she is also the guardian of a little town when it comes to supernatural happenings. Read on and be entertained as it is an entertaining and fun read.
June 3, 2021
Looking for Justice . . .
Ruby has a mystery on her hands and a murder to solve. Chief of Police Jon Miller is presumed dead after his car exploded under mysterious circumstances. Is Jon missing or is everyone right about his death? Ruby has to investigate and find out what happened, because the charred body in the Chief’s car was either Jon or another victim who needs justice. Everywhere Ruby turns, she finds yet another suspect. This won’t be an easy task, but she won’t stop until she finds the truth about her Merman boyfriend!
This was a good read with mystery, murder, magic, and laughter interspersed with the help of her outspoken familiar, Rumpus.
Ruby has a mystery on her hands and a murder to solve. Chief of Police Jon Miller is presumed dead after his car exploded under mysterious circumstances. Is Jon missing or is everyone right about his death? Ruby has to investigate and find out what happened, because the charred body in the Chief’s car was either Jon or another victim who needs justice. Everywhere Ruby turns, she finds yet another suspect. This won’t be an easy task, but she won’t stop until she finds the truth about her Merman boyfriend!
This was a good read with mystery, murder, magic, and laughter interspersed with the help of her outspoken familiar, Rumpus.
June 4, 2021
Police Chief Jon appears to have been exploded along with a car bomb.
Did Ruby lose her beau in a fireball, or are things a bit more complicated?
Second and third generation offspring of witches seem immune to the spell that keeps mundanes from grasping magic, though some who have the sight but not the powers seem more than a little bit desperate
Throw in a visit to Limbo, lurking demons, demon hunters and related dimensions, friendly witches and shifters, and related chaos, a bust time is had by most in this wild and wacky book world
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Did Ruby lose her beau in a fireball, or are things a bit more complicated?
Second and third generation offspring of witches seem immune to the spell that keeps mundanes from grasping magic, though some who have the sight but not the powers seem more than a little bit desperate
Throw in a visit to Limbo, lurking demons, demon hunters and related dimensions, friendly witches and shifters, and related chaos, a bust time is had by most in this wild and wacky book world
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June 16, 2021
This book starts with a bang, and a boom, pretty much like the last book ended. Jon’s car exploded when he was getting in! I swear, I had tears in my eyes when I was reading about Ruby’s anguish. This book was great. We got to meet an old friend of Jon’s that works for the FBI, Agent RU Reddy. Yeah, it’s hard to say with a straight face. But Agent Reddy gets Ruby to help him with the investigation based on how much Jon bragged about her sleuth abilities. So, the big question, did Jon really get blown up?
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 2, 2021
This is a great book that I enjoyed reading. The story follows the life of a middle aged witch facing chaos after a car explosion that took the life of her boyfriend or so she believes... She joins forces with a FBI agent to find out what happened and make sure the culprits pay for what they've done before it's too late. Lots of emotions, adventure with a few new characters in this book... Can't wait to read more of this series.
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I received this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 11, 2021
Ruby and her familiar Rumpus are on the case of who blew up the car of Police Chief Jon, her kind of boyfriend. The action grabs you right from the start and just keeps exploding. The paranormals are causing trouble and there are so many twists and surprises. The characters are terrific, with plenty of variety. The storyline is surprising at the end. Love this group and can not wait to see what they are up to next time. Well done.
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 11, 2021
In the small town of Fiddler's Cove, Ruby is shocked when she finds out that the sound of an explosion was her boyfriend's patrol car, with a body inside - presumably said boyfriend.
Together with her group of friends she tries to find the muderer and to keep herself busy to not think about his death.
The story is fast-paced, has quite a few false trails and finally leads us to a - maybe - unexpected result.
A fun book, entertaining, full of magic and thrill.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Together with her group of friends she tries to find the muderer and to keep herself busy to not think about his death.
The story is fast-paced, has quite a few false trails and finally leads us to a - maybe - unexpected result.
A fun book, entertaining, full of magic and thrill.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 7, 2021
Great story. I've been on edge since I read the last book. Reading Stop Kitten Around was very exciting and very well written. Rumpus is the most sarcastic familiar that I have ever encountered, but he is never wrong.
Anyone who reads this will be very entertained.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Anyone who reads this will be very entertained.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 18, 2021
I really enjoy this series. It's a perfect break from the drama and distress of the real world right now. A middle-aged witch, her snarky feline familiar, a merman chief of police, mystery, magic, surprises, and humor. I love the book titles, too.
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 3, 2021
Seriously this series just keeps getting better! Ruby and that cat! I can't express how much pleasure I get from reading this series.
I highly recommend reading the books in order so you can keep moving forward in Ruby's life.
I can't wait to see where this series goes next!
I highly recommend reading the books in order so you can keep moving forward in Ruby's life.
I can't wait to see where this series goes next!
June 6, 2021
One adventure Ruby is not ready for, after Police Chief Jon (her beau's) car is blown up in an explosion and now she must find out the truth. This is one that couldn't be put down till you found the answers.
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 6, 2021
Ruby is a amazing character who has a mystery and a murder to solve.
I love reading this awesome book.
Corrine Winters is such a amazing author.
And highly recommend reading any or all of her books...
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I love reading this awesome book.
Corrine Winters is such a amazing author.
And highly recommend reading any or all of her books...
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 7, 2021
Wonderful and charming mystery with lots of twists and turns. Witty and entertaining characters. Hard to put down. Good read.
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 22, 2021
Great book!
Another great book in this series! There’s a lot going on as she tries to find Jon, quite an adventure! I especially like Rumpus, and the underwater scenes. Great writing! Thank you for a great read!
Another great book in this series! There’s a lot going on as she tries to find Jon, quite an adventure! I especially like Rumpus, and the underwater scenes. Great writing! Thank you for a great read!
April 8, 2023
murder, the mob, and demons
This was a very fun book at it added in new characters and gave a deeper look into familiar ones. I was excited to see Agent Reddy in this series and hope to see a little more Hellboozer.
This was a very fun book at it added in new characters and gave a deeper look into familiar ones. I was excited to see Agent Reddy in this series and hope to see a little more Hellboozer.
June 4, 2021
Entertaining and engaging
September 5, 2021
Purrfect
It was an awesome read!! I could visualize everything in my mind! It was so easy to get totally worth reading
It was an awesome read!! I could visualize everything in my mind! It was so easy to get totally worth reading
December 31, 2021
Witches and Criminals
Wonderful book with exceptional amount of excitement and love. Ruby sure does know how to handle the crooks when she finds them.
Wonderful book with exceptional amount of excitement and love. Ruby sure does know how to handle the crooks when she finds them.
December 3, 2022
So fun
These books are so much fun to read. I stumbled across the series accidentally and got hooked. Just enough suspense , humor and romance.
These books are so much fun to read. I stumbled across the series accidentally and got hooked. Just enough suspense , humor and romance.
December 23, 2024
Decent story. Needs editing. Character names mixed up, wrong punctuation, incorrect capitalization, etc.
May 18, 2025
First Johnny Mumbles aka John Miller becomes Jon and then Ruby Rivers becomes Ruby Diamond! Why can't this author and editor even remember their protagonists' names?
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