Midlife Mysteries & Magic Series by Brenda Trim, Chris Cain

Is there ever a typical day in my life? Not with dark magic, ghostly invasions, and impending motherhood on the agenda... Hi, I'm Phoebe, and my weekend plans just got hijacked by a rogue poltergeist and a supernatural flower-picking expedition. Here's the deal: Persephone has a plan that might just save me and my triplets, but it involves my spouse braving the Underworld to snag a Shadow Orchid -- because apparently our garden variety geraniums just won't cut it... moreIs there ever a typical day in my life? Not with dark magic, ghostly invasions, and impending motherhood on the agenda... Hi, I'm Phoebe, and my weekend plans just got hijacked by a rogue poltergeist and a supernatural flower-picking expedition. Here's the deal: Persephone has a plan that might just save me and my triplets, but it involves my spouse braving the Underworld to snag a Shadow Orchid -- because apparently our garden variety geraniums just won't cut it.While my hubby plays hero, I'm stuck dealing with a spectral nightmare named Hattie who has decided my home is the perfect new haunt. And let me be clear that she is not the friendly ghost type. To top it off, my belly is growing faster than my fear of supernatural entities (and that's saying something), and my family's idea of emotional support involves throwing magic spells and herbal teas at every problem.Just when we think we've got it all under control, Hattie turns my house into Poltergeist Central. Now, with Aidon and my in-laws locked out, it's up to me and my motley crew of magical misfits to fend off dark forces, save my skin, and brew up a storm.Literally, not just metaphorically.Grab your popcorn and your protective talismans (or both) and settle in for a tale of magic, mayhem, and maternity. This chapter in my life is proving to be an extra-bumpy ride! less

Just when you thought it was safe to go back to sipping merlot... surprise! The Backside of Forty uncorked a peaceful wine-tasting weekend only to be poured into a multi-car pileup in a blizzard. So much for a relaxing girlfriends' getaway...Before you can say "cabernet", Fiona, Violet, and Aislinn stumble upon a corpse buried in the snow, and it's buzzing with that unmistakable eau de supernatural... moreJust when you thought it was safe to go back to sipping merlot... surprise! The Backside of Forty uncorked a peaceful wine-tasting weekend only to be poured into a multi-car pileup in a blizzard. So much for a relaxing girlfriends' getaway...Before you can say "cabernet", Fiona, Violet, and Aislinn stumble upon a corpse buried in the snow, and it's buzzing with that unmistakable eau de supernatural. Turns out, the scenic village is more crime scene than picture postcard, with ritualistic killings that make ordinary weekend plans look downright boring.The local mundie police think they can actually handle this mess, but spoiler alert: they can't. It's up to the coven, armed with trusty magic (and a bottle opener or two), to locate the killer before any more bodies -- supernatural or otherwise -- pile up.That will be easier said than done one a dark-magic-loving shifter decides to kidnap Aislinn and hide her away deep in the forest. The battle to save her just might push these magical midlife mamas over the edge, nearly wrecking their favorite boots in the process.Once they're out of the woods (literally), a new discovery leaves the girls aghast, and as the last of the snow settles, the real battle is just beginning. And in this magical world, survival is never the finish line. It's just the signal for the next round of chaos to start. Cheers to that, right? less

Just when I thought I could finally take a break, sip a margarita and soak up some blissfully normal sun -- BOOM! -- duty calls...Imagine me relaxing in a lounge chair when I first learn a regal scepter has fallen into the dangerously wrong hands. But as my frozen drink begins to melt, there's no time for me to waste springing back into action because this scepter is anything but ordinary... moreJust when I thought I could finally take a break, sip a margarita and soak up some blissfully normal sun -- BOOM! -- duty calls...Imagine me relaxing in a lounge chair when I first learn a regal scepter has fallen into the dangerously wrong hands. But as my frozen drink begins to melt, there's no time for me to waste springing back into action because this scepter is anything but ordinary. Would you settle for just a cursed bracelet when you could have a divine stick that hands out blessings and curses like candy on Halloween? Of course you wouldn't. And neither would the tainted witch who's wielding it.With my trusty sidekicks in tow, we high-tail it to Boston, and immediately encounter a warlock who can't decide whether he'd like to be our worst enemy or our next ally. But that's okay, because we're not giving up -- or going back to the pool -- until the scepter is secured.In no time at all Aeira, Kaiya, and I are stirring up a plan when we're forced to add a couple of demons, a pinch of Dark Fae, and stir in an angel who's got more cryptic advice than a fortune cookie. What could possibly go wrong? Well, everything, obviously.Now it's a race through the historical city streets dodging magical backstabs and decoding celestial mumbo-jumbo while I wrestle to keep one hand on my magic and the other on my sarcasm. Because if I'm going to save the world yet again, you better believe I'm cracking some jokes and making fun of everything I can while I'm at it.Join me, Nylah, as I navigate chaotic allies, treacherous relics, and the fine line between myth and Monday madness. Because there's no such thing as a quiet life when it's your job to chase ancient power in the shadows of Beantown. less