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Midlife Magic in Marshmallow #5
Crosswords and Curses
I'm living Murphy's Law with a magical twist.
If something can go wrong, it will. Monsters show up. And then I die.
And then I die again, and again, and again.
I'm stuck in a time loop, and the mistakes I have to fix aren't even mine. Some idiot in the coven causes a hiccup in my plans, and I have to start over.
The only person who will listen to me isn't a person at all. It's a ceramic garden gnome.
It's possible I lost my marbles on the road to Marshmallow.
But if I can't figure out how to manipulate this ragtag group of witches into making the right choices, I know where this loop takes me.
To the end of the world.
If something can go wrong, it will. Monsters show up. And then I die.
And then I die again, and again, and again.
I'm stuck in a time loop, and the mistakes I have to fix aren't even mine. Some idiot in the coven causes a hiccup in my plans, and I have to start over.
The only person who will listen to me isn't a person at all. It's a ceramic garden gnome.
It's possible I lost my marbles on the road to Marshmallow.
But if I can't figure out how to manipulate this ragtag group of witches into making the right choices, I know where this loop takes me.
To the end of the world.
- GenresParanormalRomance
382 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 29, 2022
112 people are currently reading
63 people want to read
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Keira Blackwood
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February 24, 2024
I recommend reading this series in order, it seems something gets added at the end of each one. Especially the previous book, that one last thing to prevent the end of everything.
This book, opens going back in time about nine weeks, centering on Angela who goes back to this point every time she loses in her quest to save everyone. She wakes in her van and finds herself in a naked man's arms. The first time she totally freaks out, as anyone would. The second she is more aware and then we begin going through the sequence of events as they occurred with Angela.
First with Brianna, a brief encounter with Remedy, then Molly and of course Jen, her coven. Then there's that man she keeps waking up with. What a pleasant surprise that is.
Now that we know who and what Xavier is things get even more interesting.
The way Angela records each version of these days and then figures how to fix things, although it doesn't quite work the way she hopes. Each time she resets she hopes it's the last time.
Everyone has a role to play in preventing the end of everything, Remi, Julian, Davey, Brianna, Jen, Baku, Ambrose, Molly, Lily, Fernando and especially Xavier and Angela.
This book is as much fun as it is frustrating. Each iteration bringing us closer to the end of this series.
I look forward to reading the next series in this world, Midlife Magic in Memoriam.
This book, opens going back in time about nine weeks, centering on Angela who goes back to this point every time she loses in her quest to save everyone. She wakes in her van and finds herself in a naked man's arms. The first time she totally freaks out, as anyone would. The second she is more aware and then we begin going through the sequence of events as they occurred with Angela.
First with Brianna, a brief encounter with Remedy, then Molly and of course Jen, her coven. Then there's that man she keeps waking up with. What a pleasant surprise that is.
Now that we know who and what Xavier is things get even more interesting.
The way Angela records each version of these days and then figures how to fix things, although it doesn't quite work the way she hopes. Each time she resets she hopes it's the last time.
Everyone has a role to play in preventing the end of everything, Remi, Julian, Davey, Brianna, Jen, Baku, Ambrose, Molly, Lily, Fernando and especially Xavier and Angela.
This book is as much fun as it is frustrating. Each iteration bringing us closer to the end of this series.
I look forward to reading the next series in this world, Midlife Magic in Memoriam.
April 9, 2022
This story runs concurrently with previous books in the series. They should be read first or you will be very confused. It is told very humorously from Angela Chamber’s point of view, who finally appears to the coven in Book 4. She has been predicting, and trying to prevent, the end of the world in many different ‘replays’ in Books 1 - 4, but no one has believed her so those timelines were destroyed, causing Angela to loop back in time. Confusing? Best to start with Book 1 and read sequentially for full (or at least a better) understanding. She’s suffering from Groundhog Day experiences that start with her awakening in the arms of a naked man, Xavier, which then ‘rewind’ upon her death. She meets (and remeets) Brianna, Molly, Jen, Fernando, and other characters from previous books. Over the course of numerous “days” leading up to Halloween, she and Xavier gradually develop a plan to finally convince her allies to help her save the world. Fortunately for the world, they were finally successful and got a well-deserved HEA ending.
March 29, 2022
Where is Angela at in the start of the book? What happens when she wakes up with her unable to move in her van? Oh my… poor Angela is having a nightmare version of Groundhog's Day!!! Who are Weaty, Xavier, Jen, Brianna, the redhead, Remi, and Fernando? What happens when Brianna goes to the library? How long does Angela stay in the loop? Can she ever get out? Watching her try all the different things she did made sense! What happens when Henrietta gets Angela with the knife? What happens when she interacts with Murray? Can Rewind ever get the looping to stop? Read and see what happens!
March 29, 2022
Someone else mentioned Groundhood Day--and how right. Wake up (crammed in the van) and go through it all again and again and again... No friends to help--well except for the gnome. It has to be a curse, right? But what and how's she supposed to deal all alone?
Plenty of humor, the unexpected, with so much to tell but had to pick without giving spoilers. Just know you are in for a great read that will have needing tissues--happy/its so funny tears. Enjoy.
Plenty of humor, the unexpected, with so much to tell but had to pick without giving spoilers. Just know you are in for a great read that will have needing tissues--happy/its so funny tears. Enjoy.
April 1, 2022
What a ride!!!
This being the final book in the Marshmallow coven series, its only right that it is the time looper,Angela's, story. Get ready for the wildest ride of out favorite coven, with the Looper reliving days over and over again before the story is correct and right. Blackwood has made the best of a confusing talent, and you can never tell which days are going forward or getting reset. Makes for one of the most amazing reads ever!!!
This being the final book in the Marshmallow coven series, its only right that it is the time looper,Angela's, story. Get ready for the wildest ride of out favorite coven, with the Looper reliving days over and over again before the story is correct and right. Blackwood has made the best of a confusing talent, and you can never tell which days are going forward or getting reset. Makes for one of the most amazing reads ever!!!
November 11, 2023
poor Angela is the witch stuck with bizarre time looping magic
how many times do they get stuck in doomsday?
and annoyingly, she remembers time line happenings most of the others do not, so she's a suspect for some of the weird troubles they face
can some pretty powerful folks work out a way to avoid a terminal for the town kind of doomsday?
intriguing and funny and sometimes frustrating adventures for a gaggle of no longer young women embracing their midlifes
how many times do they get stuck in doomsday?
and annoyingly, she remembers time line happenings most of the others do not, so she's a suspect for some of the weird troubles they face
can some pretty powerful folks work out a way to avoid a terminal for the town kind of doomsday?
intriguing and funny and sometimes frustrating adventures for a gaggle of no longer young women embracing their midlifes
March 26, 2022
Another fantastic addition to this series. I wasn't expecting to laugh out loud liked I did. With the added action, intrigue, and adventure definitely make for a helluva read. Can't wait for the next book in this series. As always my reviews are totally voluntarily and no monetary compensation was received and the opinions I have expressed are completely my own.
April 4, 2022
Not so loopy, but a laughable good read
I love how the story ties into previous books but can still be read as a stand-alone. I lol’d and felt saddened by the time looping adventures of Angela. I thoroughly enjoyed reading another of the “Midlife Magic in Marshmallow” books. I can’t wait for the next.
I love how the story ties into previous books but can still be read as a stand-alone. I lol’d and felt saddened by the time looping adventures of Angela. I thoroughly enjoyed reading another of the “Midlife Magic in Marshmallow” books. I can’t wait for the next.
April 28, 2022
Rewind!
The last member of the coven gets to tell her story amd it's a dozy. Angela is a free spirit drifting from place to place & when she lands in Marshmallow, for the first time, she feels home. Angela has far more strength than she gives herself credit for because her "gift" would drive most people insane. She steps up big time though and earns her forever.
The last member of the coven gets to tell her story amd it's a dozy. Angela is a free spirit drifting from place to place & when she lands in Marshmallow, for the first time, she feels home. Angela has far more strength than she gives herself credit for because her "gift" would drive most people insane. She steps up big time though and earns her forever.
June 21, 2024
This series had me on the edge of my seat.
Every time, in each book, when I thought it couldn't get any better, Kiera Blackwood threw another curve ball into the story. This last book kept me up all night. She is a wonderful writer, and I recommend anything she writes. Wonderful imagination, Kiera!
Every time, in each book, when I thought it couldn't get any better, Kiera Blackwood threw another curve ball into the story. This last book kept me up all night. She is a wonderful writer, and I recommend anything she writes. Wonderful imagination, Kiera!
March 24, 2022
What a great story, the storyline is filled with action, adventure, intrigue and humour. The interaction between the characters is wonderful. I can't wait to read more from this author. I received this book as a Free ARC copy to read and I voluntarily leave this review.
May 5, 2022
Original storylines with many diverse characters
It was so good to read a midlife paranormal fiction series with an original quirky set of magical characters and their powers.
Just enough romance too. I loved this series and look forward to the next.
It was so good to read a midlife paranormal fiction series with an original quirky set of magical characters and their powers.
Just enough romance too. I loved this series and look forward to the next.
August 11, 2022
interesting
I love these stories and I struggled with the numerous rewinds of Angela’s story. Angela is awesome. Xavier is amazing. The whole gang is fabulous. I’m not sure I’d want that many rewinds in real life and I love the idea of being able to repeat to get it just right.
I love these stories and I struggled with the numerous rewinds of Angela’s story. Angela is awesome. Xavier is amazing. The whole gang is fabulous. I’m not sure I’d want that many rewinds in real life and I love the idea of being able to repeat to get it just right.
November 27, 2022
WWWWHHHHHYYYYY
Ok I am sad, this was the last book in the series 😢. I want more. I LOVED the different versions of the loops and how things changed! Honestly wish we got more stories, like Murray's or the Muses or Lillys!!! I loved this world.
Ok I am sad, this was the last book in the series 😢. I want more. I LOVED the different versions of the loops and how things changed! Honestly wish we got more stories, like Murray's or the Muses or Lillys!!! I loved this world.
July 11, 2023
way to long
I have really enjoyed all the books I this series until this one. It took forever to get to the end and could have been much faster. I’m so glad I got through it but definitely won’t be reading it again
I have really enjoyed all the books I this series until this one. It took forever to get to the end and could have been much faster. I’m so glad I got through it but definitely won’t be reading it again
April 1, 2022
intriguing
This book pulls together the rest of the series, and was a complete surprise to me. I like that. Good job
This book pulls together the rest of the series, and was a complete surprise to me. I like that. Good job
April 6, 2022
2 Stars
This book can be passed in the series. It is a version of Groundhog Day. Doesn't really add anything and it drags on and on.
This book can be passed in the series. It is a version of Groundhog Day. Doesn't really add anything and it drags on and on.
May 17, 2022
Good
I am really enjoying this series. The world building is very good and the characters are engaging. I hope there are many more.
I am really enjoying this series. The world building is very good and the characters are engaging. I hope there are many more.
December 6, 2022
Okay I should not have jumped into this mid series. I did like it but I didn’t really know anything. I haven’t read many time loop books and this was interesting
March 28, 2023
Mystery and sexy
Super riddled with !magic, mystery , intimate appropriate scenes for the age range ! Full of chances and what life can throw at you.
Super riddled with !magic, mystery , intimate appropriate scenes for the age range ! Full of chances and what life can throw at you.
May 17, 2025
Fabulous story and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
I borrowed this book from Kindle Unlimited and voluntarily review this book.
I borrowed this book from Kindle Unlimited and voluntarily review this book.
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