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'Twas the Knight Before Christmas: A Cozy Witch Mystery (The Avalon Café) Paperback – November 14, 2020

by Hermione Moon (Author), Serenity Woods (Author)
4.6 out of 5 stars 388 ratings
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Not a creature is stirring, not even a dog!

After a quiet six months, Gwen, Arthur, and Merlin are in the middle of preparing for their first Yule and Christmas together when an old friend appears to announce she needs their help. Morgana’s Sisters and their new allies are summoning the Saxon god Woden to gather up all the lost souls in his Wild Hunt on the night of the winter solstice, and the ghost who knows the truth about the Paladin’s Prophecy is destined to be one of them. Can Gwen and the others rescue him and stop the summoning in time for Christmas?

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Cozy witch mysteries with a sprinkle of romance, by USA Today bestselling author Serenity Woods writing as Hermione Moon.

Contains British English spelling and usage. The Avalon Café stories are clean reads with no graphic violence, strong language, or sex.
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  1. Book 5 of 5
    The Avalon Café
  2. Print length
    139 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    November 14, 2020
  5. Dimensions
    6 x 0.32 x 9 inches
  6. ISBN-13
    979-8565035766
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08NJXP3B7
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 14, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 139 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8565035766
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.32 x 9 inches
  • Book 5 of 5 ‏ : ‎ The Avalon Café
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars 388 ratings

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    USA Today bestselling author Serenity Woods writes sizzling New Zealand billionaire romances. Alternatively called "The Goddess of Witty Banter" and "The Queen of Happy Endings" by Amazon reviewers, she likes to describe her heroes as 'nice guys doing naughty things,' so if you like your men hot, rich, funny, and respectful out of the bedroom but wicked beneath the sheets, you've come to the right place!

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    Hermione Moon writes cozy witch mysteries with a sprinkling of romance, set in Glastonbury, England. She also writes steamy contemporary romance as Serenity Woods, and is a USA Today bestselling author under that name. She currently lives with her husband in New Zealand.

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Customers enjoy reading this series of books and appreciate its Arthurian lore elements. The book features lots of interesting characters, and one customer notes its lovely balance between past and present.

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Customers enjoy reading this series of books, with one mentioning it as a wonderful storytelling adventure and another highlighting its fascinating blend of legends.

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"I have enjoyed reading this series of books,it sometimes feels like a history lesson then a mystery and I am looking forward to your next book." Read more

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  • Gatorfan
    5.0 out of 5 stars There once was a witch....
    Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2020
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    TWAS THE KNIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS is a standalone cozy mystery with a happy ever after. This is the last book in the series and I hate to see it go but one never knows when the good King Arthur will show up again and of course he will have the lovely Gwen with him.

    It is a Christmas eve and everyone is sitting around when they start asking Gwen for a story. Since Gwen comes from generations of witches she always has the best stories. So she begins. One year several days before Christmas her assistant and friend told her that there was food missing from the shelves at the cafe. Every night any food left over from the day was put toward the front to be sold first the next day. There were items missing for a couple of days and at first she though perhaps she was mistaken so they decided to count the items and see what happened. The next day several items were missing. The cafe was always locked so no one could get in and they just couldn't believe any of the employees would steal from the cafe. They were all a big family and if they wanted something all they had to do was ask and it would be given to them.

    Since Gwen is a witch she knew that maybe something was happening in her other world. She decided to set up a trap. She put up cameras and aimed them at the food shelves. The next morning all was well except for a 9 minute period when the camera malfunctioned. All the food was gone again. So Gwen decided to just spend the night in the cafe and see if she could catch the thief. By this time she was starting to have an idea who it was. Sure enough after midnight around one or two in the morning she had a visitor.

    This is a great Christmas story and a great lesson for us all. I thought it was a great ending for the series. Gwen and Arthur are married and they are having twins. You might even be able to find out the sex of the babies if you don't already know. A great series and a great read, very enjoyable and entertaining. I definitely recommend it.

    I was not paid for this review. I am not a writer nor do I know one. I am not kin to this author. I am a reader and this is my opinion, nothing more, nothing less. 11/21/2020
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  • RosieB
    5.0 out of 5 stars I hope this isn't the end of the series
    Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2020
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    We've been following Gwen and Arthur from the time she frees him from a medieval suit of armor up to what they're expecting is the Wild Hunt ending with demons taking over the world. This episode turns into a scavenger hunt through time to find the stone that will allow the gathering of lost souls. Each new location and person from the past ups the suspense as to whether they will be successful or not. When it's over, you feel that the loose ends have been tied up, but not in such a way that we won't be seeing them again in a different series of mysteries. I hope so at least.
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyed
    Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2021
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    I have enjoyed reading this series of books,it sometimes feels like a history lesson then a mystery and I am looking forward to your next book.
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  • Lab Mom
    5.0 out of 5 stars What a trip
    Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2021
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    I love this series with all its historical references, folklore, and magic. Very well written with lots of interesting characters and locations. Highly recommended.
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  • CP Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very enjoyable
    Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2022
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    A quick read making you wish it went on longer. I have read all five books and they are all great. I highly recommend this series.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Myth and legend and hope
    Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2022
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    I love this series! I’ve always been fascinated with Arthurian legend and these books strike a lovely balance between past and present, good and evil and the hope love brings.
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  • Anne Marie Iorillo
    4.0 out of 5 stars Gwen and Arthur versus Cedric King
    Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2020
    I do not want this to be the last book in the series. I have totally enjoyed getting to be a part of Gwen and Arthur’s growing relationship. I would love to keep seeing their life together as they solve mysteries.
    Gwen, Arthur and their posse have to stop Cedric King from collecting all the departed souls and using them to become more powerful. With the help from some very important spirits, Gwen is able to discover Cedric’s plan. The spirits guide her to where she needs to be, but Arthur guides her to have more faith in who she is, who they are together.
    I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating series
    Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2021
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    I totally enjoyed the style and characters in this series. Absolutely fascinating blend of legends and new world characters. Hopefully there will be more.
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  • lcr
    5.0 out of 5 stars Magic, legend and Christmas come together
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 22, 2020
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    'Twas the Knight Before Christmas is book 5 of The Avalon Cafe series. Gwen, Arthur and Merlin are back, preparing for Christmas and awaiting the birth of Twins. Hollie's arrival marks the continuing battle against evil that has been building in the previous books.
    This book is packed with the incredible characters that feature throughout all these books as well as some unexpected new ones. A beautiful blend of fiction and legend and wonderful writing make this a book, and series, that I absolutely love. I cannot recommend it highly enough. Worth 5* and more.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Just Magical.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 28, 2020
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    I have loved this series from the start and am quite sad now it's finished. I have really loved getting to know Gwen and Arthur and all their friends. Hopefully our 'Hermione ' will soon give us a new cosy magical and romantic series to get our teeth into. In the meantime I will continue reading her alter egos steamy romances set on the other side of the world.
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  • Catsonthebed
    4.0 out of 5 stars Book 5
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 5, 2021
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    Gwen, Arthur and their "family/friends" have decided to find and stop this stand off
    Magic is everywhere, especially in love!
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  • Robina
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 24, 2020
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    The thought and story line is so refreshing.
    Having read all the books , there are few cozy witch mysteries that can stand up to these .
    Set in England with a good historic back ground .
    Thank you Hermione .
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  • evie57
    5.0 out of 5 stars Magical!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 28, 2020
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    Gripping read...couldn’t put it down. Hope there will be many more books in this series. Would recommend to anyone who likes witchy stories .........or to any witch.
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