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Fairy Tales, Fruitcake, and Murder: A Cozy Magic Midlife Mystery (Silver Circle Cat Rescue Mysteries Book 4) Kindle Edition

by Leanne Leeds (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 151 ratings
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It’s Christmas in Tablerock, Texas! The cat-rescuing mother-daughter duo of Ellie and Evie Rockwell just want to find some cats their forever homes for the holidays. Instead, they find themselves solving a real-life Christmas mystery straight out of a storybook.

When the town’s beloved librarian, Alice Grey, is found bludgeoned to death by a fruitcake at the start of the Christmas season, it shatters the community’s tranquility. What’s more, it leaves the librarian’s lone cat, Ginger, alone and bewildered at the Silver Circle Cat Rescue for the holidays. But once the marmalade-colored cat pleads for their help solving its owner’s strange Christmas murder, they are quickly tangled up in a mystery as twisted as any fairy tale.

As they navigate a plot as twisted as any Dickens’ story Alice Grey eagerly quoted, mother-daughter cat rescuers Ellie and Evie Rockwell discover the demure librarian had managed to accumulate an enemies list as towering as the shelves of books she so lovingly maintained.

Will Ellie and Evie solve the murder before the final page is turned?

Find out in “Fairy Tales, Fruitcake, and Murder”, the fourth book in a purr-fectly paranormal midlife cozy mystery series.

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Meet the women of Silver Circle Cat Rescue!

Ellie Rockwell

Evie Rockwell

Dr. Laurie Gray

Josephine Reynolds

Meet Ellie Rockwell

Ellie is a divorced cat-obsessed optimist who finds joy in the small things. As the founder of Silver Circle Cat Rescue, she's a compassionate, big-picture thinker on a mission to help as many cats as possible. With her unique blend of empathy, determination, and love of baggy sweaters, Ellie is an inspiration to cat lovers everywhere.

Meet Evie Rockwell

Ellie's daughter Evie is a young woman defined by her determination and passion for life. Born with a heart defect and living with challenges stemming from that, she's a brilliant dreamer who tackles challenges head-on. With a sarcastic tongue and a love for coffee with coconut cream, Evie's impulsiveness and brilliance shine through, as she pursues new adventures and tackles puzzles with contagious passion.

Meet Dr. Laurie Gray

Ellie best friend, Dr. Laurie Gray is a determined small-town veterinarian who's been following her passion since age 3. From Long Island, NY to Tablerock, TX, her journey is marked by bold moves and an unyielding commitment to animal care—and her friends.

Meet Josephine Reynolds

When the chips are down, you want attorney Josephine Reynolds on your side. Josephine is more than just a tough litigator - she's also a devoted dog mom, an avid gardener, and a tireless volunteer. With her quick wit and take-charge attitude, Josephine is the kind of woman who inspires others to be their best selves.

Tablerock

Located in lovely Tablerock, Texas

Welcome to Tablerock, a charming small town located in Wildbridge County, Texas - the ideal setting for anyone seeking a cozy and peaceful place to live. With a population of around 3,000, Tablerock is a close-knit community that takes pride in its rich history and customs.

Nestled in the stunning Texas Hill Country and just a short drive from Austin, Tablerock offers a serene and picturesque backdrop for any adventure. The town's downtown area is a delight, featuring a range of local boutiques and eateries perfect for grabbing a bite or doing some shopping.

Despite its idyllic surroundings, Tablerock has a reputation for the unexpected - particularly the odd murder that occasionally occurs.

But don't let that scare you! Come and join us in Tablerock, where the scenery is beautiful, the people are friendly, the cats are chatty, and there are always mysteries waiting to be uncovered.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0C94QS1P2
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Badchen Publishing (December 7, 2023)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 7, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3005 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 262 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 151 ratings

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Leanne Leeds

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Leanne Leeds is an enchanting storyteller who spins magical tales of mystery, humor, and heart. Her whimsical contemporary paranormal mystery novels whisk readers away to a world where magic feels familiar and adventure waits around every corner.

With a charming voice and sprinkle of good-natured wit on every page, Leanne crafts stories as unexpected as they are captivating. Her quirky characters and serendipitous events intersect in delightfully unforeseen ways, delivering a reading experience as cozy as it is enthralling. Whether reading her paranormal cozies or paranormal women's fiction, readers will find a touch of enchantment in each word.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Cozy mystery
Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2024
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Talking cats, mysteries to unravel and an extended family of friends. Fun read. It's Christmas in Tablerock and Ellie is hoping for a lot of adoptions for her rescued cats and kittens but the holiday spirit dims when the local librarian is murdered.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Silver Circle Cat Rescue
Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2024
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Book 4 of this series is a delight to read! The characters are well developed, with strengths and weaknesses.
Ellie, Landon, Evie, Matt, and the rest of the group work together to find the killer of the town's librarian. They get little help from the victim's cat, but everything works out in the end.
This book has enough ups and downs and thrills to keep you entertained the entire time you're reading it.
I look forward to Book 5.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Cute series
Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2024
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Love this series of books. So much fun.
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Catherine
5.0 out of 5 stars Christmas time in Texas!
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2024
It's Christmas in Tablerock and Ellie and Evie are trying their best to find forever homes for their rescue cats. Into this idyllic environment comes the bludgeoning death of the much-loved local librarian Alice...with a fruitcake. Ellie takes in Alice's marmalade Ginger. But rather than tell them about Alice, Ginger has an attitude and won't tell them anything about Alice. It seems Ginger has a problem with the police even if it means the killer gets away. Can Ellie and the gang unravel all of Alice's secrets without Ginger's help and before anyone else gets hurt? Such a great read!

I received an ARC. This is my honest review.
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javon50
5.0 out of 5 stars When the town librarian is murdered, everyone is stunned.
Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2023
When Fiona Blackwell is murdered, it was discovered that she bequeathed her home and her cat Belladonna to Ellie and daughter Evie and the Silver Circle Cat Rescue they own and operate. She also left a magical plate that allows cats who stand on it to speak and communicate with humans. When the town librarian Alice Grey is found dead in the library, everyone is shocked to hear that the beloved librarian was murdered. When it is discovered that Alice had a cat, Ellie collects him and brings him to the Silver Circle Cat Rescue and promises to keep him safe until a family member is found and he can be rehomed. When he is placed on the magical plate, he tells Ellie and Evie things that shock them and make them realize that there may have been more to the quiet, beloved librarian than they could ever imagine. Soon they were asking themselves, “who was Alice Grey, really?” This is my honest, voluntary review of an advanced reader copy of this book.
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Pedsrn1988
5.0 out of 5 stars Fruity Way To Go
Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2024
I enjoy thus zany series including talking cats that help the amateur sleuths solve the crimes. This murder was assault with a fruitcake. Meghan Kelly is the perfect narrator for these stories.
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Tammy
5.0 out of 5 stars A Enjoyable Cozy Mystery
Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2023
This was another great addition to this series all the great characters and critters are back. This time it's holiday season and another murder and an orphan cat that just might be able to help. I listened to the audiobook. Meghan Kelly always does a great job with the narration. I highly recommend.
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jennine.
5.0 out of 5 stars THAT'S ONE EXPENSIVE MURDER WEAPON
Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2023
THAT'S ONE EXPENSIVE MURDER WEAPON what with the price of the ingredients nowadays.
The new cat on the block is a bit of a hard nose when it comes to helping solve murder so l guess this is a harder mystery to solve.
Wow, is Belladonna mellowing? Are kittens in the future? l cannot remember if the adoption cats are neutered when they first come in , although now l think of it , in a previous book there was this one cat who took advantage of the talking plate to disabuse the vet of any fond connection after she took his tom cathood away then wore balls for earrings taunting him. That conversation had me in stitches.
This is a clean mystery that teenagers onward can read/listen to. The narration was perfect for the characters. RECOMMENDED.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fruitcake
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 4, 2024
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It's Christmas in Tablerock and it's not the season of good will for one resident with a cat that won't snitch to the feds it's going to be hard work
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