Sweet Mountain Witches Series by Cindy Stark

She believes she's escaped her midlife crisis…Daisy Summers’ magical life hasn’t turned out like she’d hoped it. But that’s what happens when not a single witch has been chosen from her lineage to serve on the coven’s council for several hundred years. Not one. Her line is as dead as can be, which is fine with her because she’s quite happy running her cat café and ignoring the coven... moreShe believes she's escaped her midlife crisis…Daisy Summers’ magical life hasn’t turned out like she’d hoped it. But that’s what happens when not a single witch has been chosen from her lineage to serve on the coven’s council for several hundred years. Not one. Her line is as dead as can be, which is fine with her because she’s quite happy running her cat café and ignoring the coven.Except now that she’s fabulous and forty, her name along with several others will be tossed into the cauldron at midnight during the town’s May Day Festival in order to fill a vacant position on the coven’s council. She couldn’t care less. Unfortunately, her mother is down and out and begs Daisy to represent their family’s deader than dead line, and Daisy doesn’t have it in her to break her poor mother’s heart.That night holds several unexpected surprises for Daisy, including her nemesis winding up dead, which leaves all eyes on her. She wants to go back to her quiet life, but Fate has decided otherwise. Now, she must search for the truth to save herself. She’ll have the help of her friends and a handsome stranger, but will it be enough to discover the murderer and clear her name?Midlife or Death is the first book in the Sweet Mountain Witches Paranormal Women’s Fiction series. If you like the thrill of solving a murder and enjoy a sweet romance, you’ll love Midlife or Death.Grab your copy today!Note: Does not contain gore, swearing, or adult-situations. less

She thought she was finished with midlife surprises. She was wrong.With a full moon approaching, Daisy’s confident that she can impress the coven’s council and prove that she’s worthy of being chosen to manage the peace and prosperity of the coven. Then the town’s wildest werewolf is mysteriously murdered, and she’s handed the less than desirable task of removing the ghost of the scariest creature she’s ever seen... moreShe thought she was finished with midlife surprises. She was wrong.With a full moon approaching, Daisy’s confident that she can impress the coven’s council and prove that she’s worthy of being chosen to manage the peace and prosperity of the coven. Then the town’s wildest werewolf is mysteriously murdered, and she’s handed the less than desirable task of removing the ghost of the scariest creature she’s ever seen. It doesn’t help that her attention constantly shifts to the charming demon who disappeared from her life, taking her heart with him. She has no idea where Gideon's gone or when he’ll be back. Worse, he’s not the only one distracting her. Handsome police officer Corey wants to take her to dinner, and she’s finding it difficult to keep avoiding him.Suddenly, things don't seem so easy, and Daisy fears she’ll disappoint everyone. Luckily, she has her best friends and kitties to help her through the hard times, along with a few unexpected surprises to bolster her. Still, she's going to have to step up, expand her magic, and solve the murder, or she'll fail on a grand scale and suffer the consequences.For Once in My Midlife is the second book in the Sweet Mountain Witches Paranormal Women’s Fiction series. If you like the thrill of solving a murder, enjoy a sweet romance, and believe that life begins at forty, you’ll love For Once in My Midlife. Grab your copy today!Note: Does not contain gore, swearing, or adult-situations. less

On the surface, Daisy’s life looks perfect. She’s living with the man of her dreams, tucked away in a charming mountain cottage with her two adorable kitties. She’s been chosen by the Goddess to serve on her coven’s council, and things are running well at her cat café. What more could a witch want?But then a fitness instructor winds up dead, and this time attractive police sergeant Corey, who she crushed on years ago, wants her help... moreOn the surface, Daisy’s life looks perfect. She’s living with the man of her dreams, tucked away in a charming mountain cottage with her two adorable kitties. She’s been chosen by the Goddess to serve on her coven’s council, and things are running well at her cat café. What more could a witch want?But then a fitness instructor winds up dead, and this time attractive police sergeant Corey, who she crushed on years ago, wants her help. Plus, she has yet to tell her mother that she and Gideon are together, let alone that he’s a demon. To make things even worse, there’s a new witch in town with her sights on Daisy’s man. It’s all enough to drive a witch to drink potions.When everything comes crashing down around Daisy, she’ll have to examine her heart in more ways than one. Midsummer has arrived, providing the best opportunity to pick a new path in life. Her choices could lead to happiness and a solved murder…or not. She won’t know until she chooses, but by then, it may be too late.For One Midlife to Live is the third book in the Sweet Mountain Witches Paranormal Women’s Cozy Mystery series. If you like the thrill of solving a murder, enjoy a sweet romance, and believe that life begins at forty, you’ll love One Midlife to Live. Grab your copy today!Note: Does not contain gore, swearing, or adult-situations. less

Settling into a quaint cottage life is impossible for Daisy when she has a rogue demon, who’s bent on revenge, circling the town. It’s even harder with her mom hating her demon lover. If those things weren’t bad enough, any illusion of security is shattered when one of her best friends is accused of murder.Daisy’s determined to use everything in her arsenal to prove her friend’s innocence, only to discover that everyone close to her thinks her magic is weak... moreSettling into a quaint cottage life is impossible for Daisy when she has a rogue demon, who’s bent on revenge, circling the town. It’s even harder with her mom hating her demon lover. If those things weren’t bad enough, any illusion of security is shattered when one of her best friends is accused of murder.Daisy’s determined to use everything in her arsenal to prove her friend’s innocence, only to discover that everyone close to her thinks her magic is weak. Sure, she might not have honed her skills like most witches her age, but she has a fire burning in her soul, and she’s not over the hill yet.Though she’s advised otherwise, she’s willing to test the extent of her power in order to save her friend. She’ll even go so far as to practice dangerous magic, but will it be enough?Midlife in the Fast Lane is the fourth book in the Sweet Mountain Witches Paranormal Women’s Fiction Cozy Mystery series. If you like the thrill of solving a murder, enjoy a sweet romance, and believe that life begins at forty, you’ll love Midlife in the Fast Lane. Grab your copy today!Note: Does not contain gore, swearing, or adult-situations. less

After walking on the wild side of magic and defeating a powerful demon, Daisy’s certain she’s earned some downtime from drama. She learns otherwise when the budding commercial development at the edge of Sweet Mountain Meadows threatens the future of Main Street businesses including her beloved cat cafe. When the project manager of the development is found with a bullet in his back, practically everyone is a suspect... moreAfter walking on the wild side of magic and defeating a powerful demon, Daisy’s certain she’s earned some downtime from drama. She learns otherwise when the budding commercial development at the edge of Sweet Mountain Meadows threatens the future of Main Street businesses including her beloved cat cafe. When the project manager of the development is found with a bullet in his back, practically everyone is a suspect.Worse, the first harvest ritual of the season is approaching, and Daisy’s pressured to return to the coven or resign her position on the council. Unfortunately, her fellow witches discover she’s living with a demon, and she feels she must prove her magic in a big way if they’re ever going to respect her.Gideon and her sweet familiar Freya have her back, but will it be enough to save her business, find the killer, and help her reveal the unexpected powers inside her that have been dormant for too many years?Midlife of the Party is the fifth book in the Sweet Mountain Witches Paranormal Women’s Fiction Cozy Mystery series. If you like the thrill of solving a murder, enjoy a sweet romance, and believe that life begins at forty, you’ll love Midlife of the Party. less

Coming May 2022!

The witches in Sweet Mountain Meadows are bursting with jubilant anticipation. Samhain has arrived, and Daisy’s excited to learn that this year also marks the 100th anniversary of their coven. The old inn where they’ve decided to gather for this auspicious occasion is charmingly perfect, even if it’s quite possibly haunted by a disgruntled miner’s ghost.The evening is everything Daisy could hope for, until one of the inn’s employees is found dead, and everything begins to unravel... moreThe witches in Sweet Mountain Meadows are bursting with jubilant anticipation. Samhain has arrived, and Daisy’s excited to learn that this year also marks the 100th anniversary of their coven. The old inn where they’ve decided to gather for this auspicious occasion is charmingly perfect, even if it’s quite possibly haunted by a disgruntled miner’s ghost.The evening is everything Daisy could hope for, until one of the inn’s employees is found dead, and everything begins to unravel. She’s shocked to learn there’s a murderer in their midst and that it could be one of her coven sisters. Worse, some start whispering that Gideon’s the one who’s brought death to their doorstep, and Daisy doesn’t know how to stop the rumors.If that wasn’t enough, Gideon’s haunting past makes him question his relationship with Daisy. When he disappears, Daisy’s heartbroken and struggles to focus on the investigation. Luckily, her friends are around to bolster her, and they have some creative ideas to reunite the couple. But will it be enough to bring Gideon back and help her solve the murder?Mysterious Midlife is the seventh book in the Sweet Mountain Witches Paranormal Women’s Fiction Cozy Mystery series. If you like the thrill of solving a murder, enjoy a sweet romance, and believe that life begins at forty, you’ll love this series.Grab your copy today!Note: Does not contain gore, swearing, or adult-situations. less

When rival coffee shop owner Delores is discovered dead, Daisy unwittingly finds herself on the suspect list. She can’t deny that she’d argued with the ornery woman, but that doesn’t seem like a good enough motive for murder. To help clear herself, she phones Corey, but suddenly the police sergeant isn’t taking her calls, leaving her more nervous. It looks like she might be solving this crime on her own... moreWhen rival coffee shop owner Delores is discovered dead, Daisy unwittingly finds herself on the suspect list. She can’t deny that she’d argued with the ornery woman, but that doesn’t seem like a good enough motive for murder. To help clear herself, she phones Corey, but suddenly the police sergeant isn’t taking her calls, leaving her more nervous. It looks like she might be solving this crime on her own.Soon Delores’s customers unexpectedly flock to her cat café, and Daisy finds herself in the midst of chaos. She’s overwhelmed by all the new patrons, leaving her little time to investigate. It seems the best thing to do is help her rival’s family reopen their coffee shop. Unfortunately, doing so makes her a target, too.Luckily, Daisy recently encountered a rare kind of magic that could solve her problems. Her fellow witches encourage her to use it to find the killer, clear her name, and get back to planning her wedding. It sounds like the perfect solution. Unless of course, she underestimates its power.Love of My Midlife is the eighth book in the Sweet Mountain Witches Paranormal Women’s Fiction Cozy Mystery series. If you like the thrill of solving a murder, enjoy a sweet romance, and believe that life begins at forty, you’ll love this series.Grab your copy today!Note: Does not contain gore, swearing, or adult-situations. less