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Magical Renovation Mysteries #8
Witch It or List It
Clementine Cooke has a LOT going on. First, a mysterious wizard needs her help. Second, she’s still reeling from her break up with Rufus Mayes. On top of all that, she’s got her house ready to flip.
When can a gal get some rest?
Looks like no time soon. Because a bidding war has broken out on her house. When one of the potential buyers winds up dead, suspects abound. Is the killer someone who wanted the property, or is the death related to the wizard who needs her help?
For Clem to solve this case she’s going to need extra assistance—the kind only Rufus Mayes can offer. Will their working together bring them closer or will it push them farther apart?
When can a gal get some rest?
Looks like no time soon. Because a bidding war has broken out on her house. When one of the potential buyers winds up dead, suspects abound. Is the killer someone who wanted the property, or is the death related to the wizard who needs her help?
For Clem to solve this case she’s going to need extra assistance—the kind only Rufus Mayes can offer. Will their working together bring them closer or will it push them farther apart?
- GenresCozy Mystery
183 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 5, 2021
255 people are currently reading
116 people want to read
About the author
Amy Boyles
156 books1,530 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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June 3, 2023
Who Owns the Town Now That She's Dead?
I last read a book in this series about 2 years ago and in that time I've read at least one thousand books. So, understandably I was worried I'd need to start over again at book one in order to remember everything. Although that is partially accurate, once I was about halfway through, snippets if occurrences from the first seven books swam through my mind.
The last read, which was book seven, Clementine used her magic to close a portal of evil. I recall there being a barn and the portal was on the side of it. I also remember something about a house that Clem worked on (her grandma's) being redone with a long porch to connect another house to it. I think. That part may have been another series.
But anyway, this book can be read as a standalone anyway, so me remembering everything isn't necessary - it just helps to get to know the characters better when you've got a backstory.
In this read, a wizard quite literally steals Clementine away from her grandma's party and proposes that Clem feed him her magic, because he says she's very powerful. She tells him she'll think it over and she actually does contemplate on whether she'll take him up on his offer.
In the meantime there's a bidding war over one of Clem's house flips and the winner (Destiny) winds up in a horrible situation shortly after she signs for her new home. The other bidders are livid and sad for losing the house to Destiny because Destiny already owns many houses in town and she doesn't need another.
And what important information was Destiny planning on telling Clem about the wizard she'd met earlier? Clem can't ask Destiny now because she's... unavailable.
Oh! And then there's the ex-evil wizard, Rufus who also happens to now be Clem's ex-boyfriend. But Clem still loves Rufus and now she needs his help with all things magic, since she rarely uses her powers. But she doesn't want to seem like a damsel in distress and it's also difficult for her to be in his presence without craving his hot bod and his heart. What's a girl to do?!
Then there's Clem's grandma and the grandma's best friend. The best friends get into an argument that may tear them apart forever.
So much going on in such a short book!
See what happens next in book 9, Pantry Prankster.
I last read a book in this series about 2 years ago and in that time I've read at least one thousand books. So, understandably I was worried I'd need to start over again at book one in order to remember everything. Although that is partially accurate, once I was about halfway through, snippets if occurrences from the first seven books swam through my mind.
The last read, which was book seven, Clementine used her magic to close a portal of evil. I recall there being a barn and the portal was on the side of it. I also remember something about a house that Clem worked on (her grandma's) being redone with a long porch to connect another house to it. I think. That part may have been another series.
But anyway, this book can be read as a standalone anyway, so me remembering everything isn't necessary - it just helps to get to know the characters better when you've got a backstory.
In this read, a wizard quite literally steals Clementine away from her grandma's party and proposes that Clem feed him her magic, because he says she's very powerful. She tells him she'll think it over and she actually does contemplate on whether she'll take him up on his offer.
In the meantime there's a bidding war over one of Clem's house flips and the winner (Destiny) winds up in a horrible situation shortly after she signs for her new home. The other bidders are livid and sad for losing the house to Destiny because Destiny already owns many houses in town and she doesn't need another.
And what important information was Destiny planning on telling Clem about the wizard she'd met earlier? Clem can't ask Destiny now because she's... unavailable.
Oh! And then there's the ex-evil wizard, Rufus who also happens to now be Clem's ex-boyfriend. But Clem still loves Rufus and now she needs his help with all things magic, since she rarely uses her powers. But she doesn't want to seem like a damsel in distress and it's also difficult for her to be in his presence without craving his hot bod and his heart. What's a girl to do?!
Then there's Clem's grandma and the grandma's best friend. The best friends get into an argument that may tear them apart forever.
So much going on in such a short book!
See what happens next in book 9, Pantry Prankster.
March 9, 2022
entertaining supernatural cozy mystery series
This is an entertaining supernatural cozy mystery series. If funcaster characters and then entertaining Shoreline. This series is a spin off of a sweet tea which is cozy mystery series. The main character is a witch who had an interaction with one of the peripheral characters from that series who has reformed his ways and became a better person. Read on and follow as their adventures continue. Our main character renovate old homes and barns into new ones and helps keep their town safe as well as getting into trouble with her grandmother and her grandmothers friends. A fun and entertaining Siri check it out.
This is an entertaining supernatural cozy mystery series. If funcaster characters and then entertaining Shoreline. This series is a spin off of a sweet tea which is cozy mystery series. The main character is a witch who had an interaction with one of the peripheral characters from that series who has reformed his ways and became a better person. Read on and follow as their adventures continue. Our main character renovate old homes and barns into new ones and helps keep their town safe as well as getting into trouble with her grandmother and her grandmothers friends. A fun and entertaining Siri check it out.
November 15, 2021
Disappointing direction
I used to really like this series but it's completely gone into terrible plot lines. I couldn't finish this book. Why would an author destroy the whole series romantic storyline? I stopped reading because no matter what happens I'll still hate how Rufus treated Clem. I've found it's usually women who treat men badly in real life.
I used to really like this series but it's completely gone into terrible plot lines. I couldn't finish this book. Why would an author destroy the whole series romantic storyline? I stopped reading because no matter what happens I'll still hate how Rufus treated Clem. I've found it's usually women who treat men badly in real life.
December 27, 2021
Indecent proposal or just an outright tyranny?
Clem is whisked off by Miles who makes her an offer she has trouble outright accepting or refusing. She and Rufus are still broken up and she is heart broken. However, she needs his help because someone has been killed.
This was a cute story, I thoroughly enjoyed it and highly recommend it.
Clem is whisked off by Miles who makes her an offer she has trouble outright accepting or refusing. She and Rufus are still broken up and she is heart broken. However, she needs his help because someone has been killed.
This was a cute story, I thoroughly enjoyed it and highly recommend it.
March 10, 2022
The evil wizard
In this book by Amy Boyles, Clementine is abducted and asked to use her magic to keep a wizard alive. Of course she finds out that he hasn't told her everything. I love how she refuses to take the easy answer and investigates even when the police don't believe a crime has been committed. This was an amazing read
In this book by Amy Boyles, Clementine is abducted and asked to use her magic to keep a wizard alive. Of course she finds out that he hasn't told her everything. I love how she refuses to take the easy answer and investigates even when the police don't believe a crime has been committed. This was an amazing read
January 23, 2023
Witch it or List it Magical Renovation Mysteries book 8 by Amy Boyles
This was another. I highly recommend all her books and different series. She writes great paranormal mysteries. She has a great cast of characters in every book. She writes wonderful books and has a great imagination. Diana Romano
This was another. I highly recommend all her books and different series. She writes great paranormal mysteries. She has a great cast of characters in every book. She writes wonderful books and has a great imagination. Diana Romano
March 17, 2024
Enjoyable cosy mystery.
Book 8 in the highly entertaining Magical Renovation Mysteries series was an interesting story. With the potential for a future 'war's between magical and non magicals plus the obligatory evil villains, there was, and is, plenty to keep Clementine busy.
I look forward to reading the next book in this awesome series.
Book 8 in the highly entertaining Magical Renovation Mysteries series was an interesting story. With the potential for a future 'war's between magical and non magicals plus the obligatory evil villains, there was, and is, plenty to keep Clementine busy.
I look forward to reading the next book in this awesome series.
November 28, 2021
A fun story
I really like this story. While it was filled with murder and evil, it was still lighthearted. It had magic and mystery, witches and wizards, and a snarky, but lovable cat.
I really like this story. While it was filled with murder and evil, it was still lighthearted. It had magic and mystery, witches and wizards, and a snarky, but lovable cat.
January 24, 2022
Great
It's a story what more do you need to know. Oh ok here goes:-
It's a sad story
It's a witty story
It's got a talking dog
It's got three batty old women
It's got a couple of villains
It's a story what more do you need to know. Oh ok here goes:-
It's a sad story
It's a witty story
It's got a talking dog
It's got three batty old women
It's got a couple of villains
November 7, 2021
Loved it
I love Clem and the new Rufus. Maylene and gang crack me up. As usual I am looking forward to the next one.
I love Clem and the new Rufus. Maylene and gang crack me up. As usual I am looking forward to the next one.
November 8, 2021
Some offers are not what they seem!
Being offered riches beyond your wildest dreams can be very tempting! Offers on buying your renovated property can be a mixed bag. Beware
Being offered riches beyond your wildest dreams can be very tempting! Offers on buying your renovated property can be a mixed bag. Beware
November 10, 2021
Witch it or List It.
I love this series and glad Rufus won back his love. Thank goodness that weird bad guy lost out snd was totally ended.
I love this series and glad Rufus won back his love. Thank goodness that weird bad guy lost out snd was totally ended.
November 11, 2021
Great book
This is another great book in the Magical Renovation series by Amy Boyles. I can't wait for the next book.
This is another great book in the Magical Renovation series by Amy Boyles. I can't wait for the next book.
November 12, 2021
Couldn't put it down
I love each and every book by Amy Boyles. I can never seem to put them down and end up sleep deprived once she releases a new story
I love each and every book by Amy Boyles. I can never seem to put them down and end up sleep deprived once she releases a new story
November 16, 2021
Another fun adventure with Clem and Rufus and the rest of the gang.
November 18, 2021
Book 8
This one wasn't easy to get through. Like Davis, it bored me.
And I need 8 more words to finish.
This one wasn't easy to get through. Like Davis, it bored me.
And I need 8 more words to finish.
January 10, 2022
Sequins and love
I am so happy that Rufus is healing.
The geriatric trio is always moving and shaking my.
Clem finally sold the house! Wonder who finally got it.
I am so happy that Rufus is healing.
The geriatric trio is always moving and shaking my.
Clem finally sold the house! Wonder who finally got it.
January 12, 2022
Very entertaining
January 24, 2022
Cry baby
Warning! Spoiler Alert!
This book 8 of clem's story actually made me cry when she and Rufus came back together!
Warning! Spoiler Alert!
This book 8 of clem's story actually made me cry when she and Rufus came back together!
January 31, 2022
This is a well written and developed characters. The story is catching and with the strong characters makes for a very enjoyable read. Great Reading Everyone!
April 23, 2022
Enjoyable mystery
This is a great mystery with a lot of suspense and intrigue leading to an unsuspecting conclusion. Looking forward to the next episode.
This is a great mystery with a lot of suspense and intrigue leading to an unsuspecting conclusion. Looking forward to the next episode.
June 17, 2022
Lots of action
I liked the book but sometimes too many musings going on. I can see some alternate stories but there seems to be excess.
I liked the book but sometimes too many musings going on. I can see some alternate stories but there seems to be excess.
June 26, 2022
Good read!
March 9, 2023
Clementine wants to sell a house
A wizard wants Clementine to help him live forever. Since this means that she has to die, she doesn't agree to that. Rufus rescues her.
A wizard wants Clementine to help him live forever. Since this means that she has to die, she doesn't agree to that. Rufus rescues her.
June 22, 2023
Good read
Very enjoyable book. Enjoyed every chapter. Kept you guessing from one chapter to the next. I enjoy her working with Rufus. He sounds so dreamy.
Very enjoyable book. Enjoyed every chapter. Kept you guessing from one chapter to the next. I enjoy her working with Rufus. He sounds so dreamy.
August 7, 2024
Not as good as the previous
January 3, 2025
Book 8 - more silly adventures!
I thought I had the killer figured out this time but but I was wrong. Fun read with a nice little surprise at the end.
I thought I had the killer figured out this time but but I was wrong. Fun read with a nice little surprise at the end.
September 1, 2025
Good
It's a very interesting and emotional story and finding out it's ok to ask for help and the characters will keep you entertained and laughing
It's a very interesting and emotional story and finding out it's ok to ask for help and the characters will keep you entertained and laughing
December 30, 2025
Good read!
This was a great next installment of the magical renovation mysteries I can’t wait to see what happens next with Rufus and Clementine
This was a great next installment of the magical renovation mysteries I can’t wait to see what happens next with Rufus and Clementine
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