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Witching After Forty #9
A Newly-Webs Midlife
Mr. and Mrs. Walker are off on their honeymoon! You'd think they'd get a break from solving supernatural mysteries while vacationing in the Scottish Highlands, but not Drew and Ava. They're thrown into a mystery when one of the guests at their resort is found dead. Not helping the locals isn't an option. How could they live with themselves if they ignored all the problems and let someone else die?
- GenresMysteryFantasyParanormal
88 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 31, 2022
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Lia Davis
290 books1,566 followersIn 2008, Lia Davis ventured into the world of writing and publishing and never looked back. She has published more than twenty books, including the bestselling A Tiger’s Claim, book one in her fan favorite Ashwood Falls series. Her novels feature compassionate yet strong alpha heroes who know how to please their women and her leading ladies are each strong in their own way. No matter what obstacle she throws at them, they come out better in the end.
While writing was initially a way escape from real world drama, Lia now makes her living creating worlds filled with magic, mystery, romance, and adventure so that others can leave real life behind for a few hours at a time.
Lia’s favorite things are spending time with family, traveling, reading, writing, chocolate, coffee, nature and hanging out with her kitties. She and her family live in Northeast Florida battling hurricanes and very humid summers, but it’s her home and she loves it! Sign up for her newsletter, become a member of her fan club, and follow her on Twitter @NovelsByLia.
While writing was initially a way escape from real world drama, Lia now makes her living creating worlds filled with magic, mystery, romance, and adventure so that others can leave real life behind for a few hours at a time.
Lia’s favorite things are spending time with family, traveling, reading, writing, chocolate, coffee, nature and hanging out with her kitties. She and her family live in Northeast Florida battling hurricanes and very humid summers, but it’s her home and she loves it! Sign up for her newsletter, become a member of her fan club, and follow her on Twitter @NovelsByLia.
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June 10, 2024
Ava and Drew are on their Honeymoon but they can't get away from the chaos that makes up their lives. A woman is killed and they have to somehow bring three ghosts to rest. In comes Olivia to help. Hehe
November 16, 2022
This is book fourteen of the Witching After Forty series and finds Ava and Drew finally on their honeymoon, after numerous events tried to delay their wedding. They have travelled to an old castle in the Scottish Highlands, but Ava is getting a lot of attention from all the ghosts around the hotel, which is occasionally a bit too much. She even has one appear by her bed, asking her to help them. Who that is supposed to be, takes a lot more to figure out, as Ava’s normal necromancer powers are a bit on the fritz since another female descendant is currently percolating in her son’s partner’s tummy. She can’t get this ghost, who is dressed in a posh ballgown which gives nothing away about what era she came from, to even talk to her. Other times, the ghost seems to be in a rage at everyone and anything. They are both soon left to investigate an actual death, when one of the hotel guests is found dead at the bottom of a set of stairs. It seems this is not the only death connected to this hotel and every ten years a woman is seemingly pushed down the same stairs, thankfully not being killed until now.
Drew soon uses his police connections to allow them to help in the investigation and they start questioning other staff and even the owner It turns out there was a very tragic past connected to the hotel, back when it was a home to a well off couple, after a love triangle turned deadly. The surviving son decided to sell up and move away with his younger siblings, but returned to the area some time ago. The current victim looks remarkably like Ava’s best friend Olivia and her dad Luci soon makes a portal in a mirror in their bedroom, for Olivia to travel back and forth to. Olivia is desperate to get away from her newly turned vampire husband, who is acting very clingy at the moment. Ava and Drew need to do all they can to stop this dangerous ghost from killing anyone else, and hopefully send them on to their next life. Just the slight problem that one of the ghosts has lived with rage for far too long and magic was involved in keeping the other two ghosts of the love triangle from leaving the castle. Not quite their normal investigation and it is interrupting their honeymoon, but they can’t just ignore what is happening around them. Fun visits from Olivia and the cats, who end up causing a bit of mayhem in hidden passages. Old secrets need to be uncovered before they can solve this one and finally have the ghosts laid to rest. An enjoyable read, with a bit of something different for the pair and away from home and their families. I received an ARC copy of this book from BookSprout and I have freely given my own opinion of the book above.
Drew soon uses his police connections to allow them to help in the investigation and they start questioning other staff and even the owner It turns out there was a very tragic past connected to the hotel, back when it was a home to a well off couple, after a love triangle turned deadly. The surviving son decided to sell up and move away with his younger siblings, but returned to the area some time ago. The current victim looks remarkably like Ava’s best friend Olivia and her dad Luci soon makes a portal in a mirror in their bedroom, for Olivia to travel back and forth to. Olivia is desperate to get away from her newly turned vampire husband, who is acting very clingy at the moment. Ava and Drew need to do all they can to stop this dangerous ghost from killing anyone else, and hopefully send them on to their next life. Just the slight problem that one of the ghosts has lived with rage for far too long and magic was involved in keeping the other two ghosts of the love triangle from leaving the castle. Not quite their normal investigation and it is interrupting their honeymoon, but they can’t just ignore what is happening around them. Fun visits from Olivia and the cats, who end up causing a bit of mayhem in hidden passages. Old secrets need to be uncovered before they can solve this one and finally have the ghosts laid to rest. An enjoyable read, with a bit of something different for the pair and away from home and their families. I received an ARC copy of this book from BookSprout and I have freely given my own opinion of the book above.
November 9, 2022
Our lovely couple can't even take a honeymoon without stumbling on dead bodies. It looks like they have another mystery to solve, then maybe they can get some time to themselves.
This is book fourteen of the series, but, it works pretty well as a standalone. While you will be missing some of the details, the essentials are covered early on.
This is a cozy witch mystery with lots of different paranormal elements thrown in. I am rather fond of this genre, so I have been enjoying this series. The story is well written and easy to read with a intriguing and diverse cast as well as a fun setting. The story itself moves at a good pace and includes plenty of action, intrigue and humor to keep things interesting. Overall, I enjoyed this latest addition and look forward to seeing what comes next.
Highly recommended.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout for review purposes.
This is book fourteen of the series, but, it works pretty well as a standalone. While you will be missing some of the details, the essentials are covered early on.
This is a cozy witch mystery with lots of different paranormal elements thrown in. I am rather fond of this genre, so I have been enjoying this series. The story is well written and easy to read with a intriguing and diverse cast as well as a fun setting. The story itself moves at a good pace and includes plenty of action, intrigue and humor to keep things interesting. Overall, I enjoyed this latest addition and look forward to seeing what comes next.
Highly recommended.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout for review purposes.
November 12, 2022
This is book 14 and continues the storyline as Ava and Drew’s honeymoon is rudely interrupted by a ghost presenting a murder mystery. Of course, Ava and Drew feel obliged to investigate. Luci creates a portal so Olivia can join the investigation. Lucy and Snoozer soon join the party. It’s a very cold case, apparently happened 60 or so years ago. A brutal push down the stairs is suspected, but the ghosts aren’t talking to Ava and are actively avoiding her. There are many humorous moments during the investigation and a few tense, scary episodes. Ava, Drew, and Olivia all feel the murder must be solved. After much research and investigation, it is finally solved as the victims and perpetrator get their final exits, stage up or down. Just as Ava and Drew were finally enjoying their honeymoon, Grandmother Pearl arrives with news of a monster, that of course Ava will have to confront - in the next book.
October 30, 2022
I was privileged to read this in the Beta/Arc versions. I have loved every book in this series and this is no exception.
Ava and Drew have gone to Scotland on their honeymoon but there is no rest for the wicked or so the saying goes. Ghosts surround them in this ancient place, Ava is well able to handle these but towards the end of their honeymoon, they become embroiled in a mystery they need to solve before leaving.
Their friend Olivia joins in the detective work and luckily all is solved by the end of their time there. The book ends on a sort of cliffhanger or inkling into what the next story might be about.
I love the writing in this book as it is engaging and witty. It keeps your interest throughout.
Looking forward to the next book in the series.
Ava and Drew have gone to Scotland on their honeymoon but there is no rest for the wicked or so the saying goes. Ghosts surround them in this ancient place, Ava is well able to handle these but towards the end of their honeymoon, they become embroiled in a mystery they need to solve before leaving.
Their friend Olivia joins in the detective work and luckily all is solved by the end of their time there. The book ends on a sort of cliffhanger or inkling into what the next story might be about.
I love the writing in this book as it is engaging and witty. It keeps your interest throughout.
Looking forward to the next book in the series.
November 5, 2022
Oh wow. That was quite the little mystery interrupting Ava and Drew’s honeymoon. One that both was and wasn’t what I thought it would be. It certainly kept me flipping pages to find out how they would solve the conundrum. Once again, I kind of think it was the supporting cast that stole the show, with nearly everyone dropping in to “help”. The teaser for what’s coming up next has me very curious to know what it is that Ava and Drew are about to get themselves involved in, and I can’t wait to read it.
I received a complimentary copy of this book through Booksprout.
I received a complimentary copy of this book through Booksprout.
November 7, 2022
So adorable!!
I loved this sneak peek into Drew and Ava's honeymoon... and the ghost hunting they end up being a part of. There are ghosts in the Scottish castle as to be expected, but there is one in particular that seems to be more malevolent than usual and causing harm to people at the hotel every ten years before Halloween. Ava and Drew, along with Olivia, go on a ghost hunt to find out why the old lady of the Manor is causing mischief... and murder!!!
This book was fabulous and i loved every page of it!!
I received an ARC for my honest review!
I loved this sneak peek into Drew and Ava's honeymoon... and the ghost hunting they end up being a part of. There are ghosts in the Scottish castle as to be expected, but there is one in particular that seems to be more malevolent than usual and causing harm to people at the hotel every ten years before Halloween. Ava and Drew, along with Olivia, go on a ghost hunt to find out why the old lady of the Manor is causing mischief... and murder!!!
This book was fabulous and i loved every page of it!!
I received an ARC for my honest review!
November 3, 2022
Poor Drew and Ava can’t catch a break even on their honeymoon. Of course if they wanted a break from ghosts maybe going to a haunted castle in the Scottish Highlands was a bad idea. But since they were there maybe they could solve a ghostly mystery.
This is a fun romp that will have you gigglesnorting.
This is a fun romp that will have you gigglesnorting.
November 6, 2022
Ava and Drew are in Scotland on their honeymoon when they are drawn into a murder mystery by ghosts! This new adventure was a fun mystery to read about with Ava and Drew and even Olivia joining them on this adventure! I can’t wait to read about more adventures these two have!.
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.
November 6, 2022
Another good read in, this series. It could have been longer, the story could ave handled it easily. A nice jaunt to Scotland for their honeymoon, but things do not go according to plan. A mystery to solve, some serious haunting, necromancer powers still being unstable..... There is a lot going on in this one, that remains fun to read.
December 31, 2022
Ava's life is never easy even on her honeymoon.
Ava and Drew finally get married and this is their honeymoon. A ghost asks Ava to help her so Ava her friend Oliva and her new husband Drew investigate what went wrong in their lives and set out to release them from the hotel. All this while on their honeymoon and expecting to have fun at a Halloween party.
Ava and Drew finally get married and this is their honeymoon. A ghost asks Ava to help her so Ava her friend Oliva and her new husband Drew investigate what went wrong in their lives and set out to release them from the hotel. All this while on their honeymoon and expecting to have fun at a Halloween party.
November 2, 2022
Fun
It ended too soon. A romantic honeymoon turned into quite the adventure. Lots of fun, a bit of a mystery, romance of course, and a splash of magic.
Looking forward to the gangs next adventure!!!
It ended too soon. A romantic honeymoon turned into quite the adventure. Lots of fun, a bit of a mystery, romance of course, and a splash of magic.
Looking forward to the gangs next adventure!!!
November 2, 2022
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. Drew and Ava's honeymoon becomes a job to solve a ghostly murder mystery that becomes all too real every ten years. I really enjoyed how they solved the case.
November 3, 2022
Love this duo's work
I enjoy this series. They don't drag on forever but have a complete, story. The characters work well together and truly come to life. Waiting inpatient my for the next one
I enjoy this series. They don't drag on forever but have a complete, story. The characters work well together and truly come to life. Waiting inpatient my for the next one
November 6, 2022
Drew and Ava are off on their honeymoon but of course things go wrong and trouble occurs. Funny as usually and kept me laughing to the end. Had to finish to see who the bad guy was and what else could go wrong on their trip.
November 9, 2022
Just when Drew and Ava thought they'd have a perfect honeymoon they get pulled into a murder mystery. But after everything these two have gone through ghosts, magic, and a murder mystery making this another great addition to Witching After Forty series. I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book.
November 11, 2022
Honeymoon mystery
Ava and Drew are finally married and in Scotland for their honeymoon. When a guest in the Castle they're staying is murdered. They step up to solve it. No cliffhanger and hea. Great series.
Ava and Drew are finally married and in Scotland for their honeymoon. When a guest in the Castle they're staying is murdered. They step up to solve it. No cliffhanger and hea. Great series.
November 13, 2022
How exciting! Honeymooning in Scotland, Ava and Drew get involved in a dangerous haunting. I love that Olivia, Ava, and Drew are still discovering their powers and how,they work together. I love that they are super powerful and can easily handle anything. I am looking forward to the next book!
November 28, 2022
Written in a rush?
I normally enjoy these light novellas. The characters are cute and it's a quick adventure. This one was way to sloppy. Was it edited? Rouge vampire, ringing of hands, phrase repetition... I had difficulty enjoying it this time.
I normally enjoy these light novellas. The characters are cute and it's a quick adventure. This one was way to sloppy. Was it edited? Rouge vampire, ringing of hands, phrase repetition... I had difficulty enjoying it this time.
November 30, 2022
Why The Short Stories?
My dislike of the last book and this one is the shortness, lack of words, similarly so much like a child's reader. This makes me so unfulfilled. Looking for a new authors that write fun "books".
My dislike of the last book and this one is the shortness, lack of words, similarly so much like a child's reader. This makes me so unfulfilled. Looking for a new authors that write fun "books".
December 10, 2022
Witching After 40 #14
Such a fun story to follow. The author has some good storytelling in their mist. The characters are interesting and have different adventures from other series.
Such a fun story to follow. The author has some good storytelling in their mist. The characters are interesting and have different adventures from other series.
December 30, 2022
A bit slower
This was a bit slower and definitely more anticlimactic than any of the others. I suppose with it being the MCs honeymoon, that's expected, but still, just a low and slow read.
This was a bit slower and definitely more anticlimactic than any of the others. I suppose with it being the MCs honeymoon, that's expected, but still, just a low and slow read.
January 10, 2023
Weird
Wow was A Newly-Webs Midlife weird or maybe it was just me. It was good don't get me wrong but I just found it very, very odd and I don't know why. I'm glad Lucy-Fur put in an appearance though, she's a hoot!
Wow was A Newly-Webs Midlife weird or maybe it was just me. It was good don't get me wrong but I just found it very, very odd and I don't know why. I'm glad Lucy-Fur put in an appearance though, she's a hoot!
January 13, 2023
Haunted Honeymoon
Ava and Drew are in a castle in Scotland on their honeymoon and of course it's loaded with ghosts. Could one of them be a killer? Guess they will need to find out. Another wonderful story.
Ava and Drew are in a castle in Scotland on their honeymoon and of course it's loaded with ghosts. Could one of them be a killer? Guess they will need to find out. Another wonderful story.
January 24, 2023
Honeymoon time
A fantastic story away from home and off to a haunted castle! Loved that our favorite cast of characters always pop in if for only a moment. The crew works to give the spirits peace and end the cycle of madness. Loved this book love the series and all the spin-offs!
A fantastic story away from home and off to a haunted castle! Loved that our favorite cast of characters always pop in if for only a moment. The crew works to give the spirits peace and end the cycle of madness. Loved this book love the series and all the spin-offs!
November 20, 2023
Paranormal women's fiction is becoming my guilty pleasure read and this series has definitely contributed to that! Such a cozy read to escape reality for a while.
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.
July 1, 2024
OK book; short, less than 50 pages. These books are getting shorter but full of action, twists & turns.
Ghost murder mystery. As usual Olivia can't resist a paranormal mystery.
Like Lucy's scenes for once; funny when Olivia drop dirt, accidentally, on her & Snoozer.
Ghost murder mystery. As usual Olivia can't resist a paranormal mystery.
Like Lucy's scenes for once; funny when Olivia drop dirt, accidentally, on her & Snoozer.
November 30, 2025
This one has to be my favorite so far . While predictable , it was so fun to read . Ava and Drew are on their honeymoon in Scotland at an Inn/ castle . It is very haunted and they have to solve a murder mystery that is tied to a curse . It is so fun!
February 13, 2026
a newly webs mid-life by lia Davis. the fact that they were on there honeymoon and had to solve a 100 year old mystery was great. and plus it was a change of scenery from the usual crowded house that frequents the other books
November 2, 2022
Excellent
I love this series. But was disappointed that it was only 88 pgs long. . loved the storyline and that it was in scotland
I love this series. But was disappointed that it was only 88 pgs long. . loved the storyline and that it was in scotland
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