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The Witching Place: Murder by Manuscript (A Curious Bookstore Cozy Mystery—Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Sophie Love (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 1,356 ratings
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“The perfect romance or beach read, with a difference: its enthusiasm and beautiful descriptions offer an unexpected attention to the complexity of not just evolving love, but evolving psyches. It's a delightful recommendation for romance readers looking for a touch more complexity from their romance reads.”
--Midwest Book Review (For Now and Forever)

THE WITCHING PLACE: MURDER BY MANUSCRIPT is book #2 in a charming new cozy mystery series by bestselling author Sophie Love, author of The Inn at Sunset Harbor series, a #1 Bestseller with over 200 five-star reviews.

When Alexis Blair, 29, is fired from her book publishing job and breaks up with her boyfriend on the same day, she wonders if life is urging her to make a fresh start. She decides it’s time to pursue her lifelong dream of opening a bookstore of her own—even if that means leaving Boston and accepting a job in a curious bookstore in a small seaside town an hour away.

When Alexis is dispatched to scout out some books in an estate sale in a gothic mansion, she finds something she does not expect: one book is incredibly rare, the only one of its kind in existence, worth millions of dollars.

She also soon finds something else she does not expect: a dead body.

Thrust in the middle of the crime, will Alexis be able to clear her name?

And will she discover the mystery at the heart of her very own store?

A page-turning cozy, rife with the supernatural, mystery, secrets and love—and centered around a small town as odd and endearing as its shop—A CURIOUS BOOKSTORE will make you fall in love and keep you laughing out loud as you turn pages late into the night.

“The romance is there, but not overdosed. Kudos to the author for this amazing start of a series that promises to be very entertaining.”
--Books and Movies Reviews (For Now and Forever)

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08B2RWY84
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Amazon Digital Services (December 16, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 16, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1010 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 172 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 1,356 ratings

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Sophie Love

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#1 bestselling author Sophie Love is author of THE INN AT SUNSET HARBOR romantic comedy series, which includes eight books; of the ROMANCE CHRONICLES series, which includes five books; of the CANINE CASPER cozy mystery series, which includes six books; of the CURIOUS BOOKSTORE cozy mystery series, which includes five books; and of the new A PORCH BY THE SEA romantic comedy series, which includes five books.

FOR NOW AND FOREVER (The Inn at Sunset Harbor—Book 1), LOVE LIKE THIS (The Romance Chronicles—Book #1), THE GHOSTLY GROUNDS: MURDER AND BREAKFAST (A Canine Casper Cozy Mystery—Book 1), and THE WITCHING PLACE: A FATAL FOLIO (A Curious Bookstore Cozy Mystery—Book 1) are each available as a free download on Amazon!

Sophie would love to hear from you, so please visit www.sophieloveauthor.com to email her, to join the mailing list, to receive free ebooks, to hear the latest news, and to stay in touch!

BOOKS BY SOPHIE LOVE

A PORCH BY THE SEA

JUST ONE KISS (Book #1)

JUST ONE CHANCE (Book #2)

JUST ONE SUMMER (Book #3)

JUST ONE NIGHT (Book #4)

JUST ONE DAY (Book #5)

THE INN AT SUNSET HARBOR

FOR NOW AND FOREVER (Book #1)

FOREVER AND FOR ALWAYS (Book #2)

FOREVER, WITH YOU (Book #3)

IF ONLY FOREVER (Book #4)

FOREVER AND A DAY (Book #5)

FOREVER, PLUS ONE (Book #6)

FOR YOU, FOREVER (Book #7)

CHRISTMAS FOREVER (Book #8)

THE ROMANCE CHRONICLES

LOVE LIKE THIS (Book #1)

LOVE LIKE THAT (Book #2)

LOVE LIKE OURS (Book #3)

LOVE LIKE THEIRS (Book #4)

LOVE LIKE YOURS (Book #5)

THE CANINE CASPER COZY MYSTERY SERIES

THE GHOSTLY GROUNDS: MURDER AND BREAKFAST (Book #1)

THE GHOSTLY GROUNDS: DEATH AND BRUNCH (Book #2)

THE GHOSTLY GROUNDS: MALICE AND LUNCH (Book #3)

THE GHOSTLY GROUNDS: VENGEANCE AND DINNER (Book #4)

THE GHOSTLY GROUNDS: SCANDAL AND SUPPER (Book #5)

THE GHOSTLY GROUNDS: DISASTER AND DESSERT (Book #6)

A CURIOUS BOOKSTORE COZY MYSTERY

THE WITCHING PLACE: A FATAL FOLIO (Book #1)

THE WITCHING PLACE: MURDER BY MANUSCRIPT (Book #2)

THE WITCHING PLACE: A PERILOUS PAGE (Book #3)

THE WITCHING PLACE: A VANISHED VOLUME (Book #4)

THE WITCHING PLACE: A TAINTED TOME (Book #5)

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4.2 out of 5 stars
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T. Kraemer
5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful, puzzler of a mystery with great atmosphere
Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2021
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The first book in the series was a delight. The second doesn't disappoint and builds nicely. If you like mysteries with believable characters these are for you. Everything happens in a believable way. The setting and events are believable, with no sudden stretches of credibility. The murders are neatly fit into the books and make sense. The murders are well done and give a twist. Romance? Natural. Fun characters? Absolutely. Try the first volume, and don't be put off by the background of the heroine's move from Boston publishing to A Curious Bookstore. It's all logical and believable. Book 2 is even better! Looking forward to the next in the series. Easy reading, well crafted fun books!
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Holly AW
4.0 out of 5 stars Decent story and likeable characters
Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2022
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I enjoyed reading this book. It's complete and the story was told well. Lex is a likeable protagonist and doesn't do a lot of stupid stuff. There is no bad language or sex so it's appropriate for everyone. It's a fast read for a chilly winter day.
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3.0 out of 5 stars A fun read.
Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2024
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A little of mystery of a murder and rare books. Finding more about her father. Start with the first book.
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Laur
5.0 out of 5 stars The Witching Place book 2
Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2022
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Enjoyed the main character the unknown undercurrent of several of the other candidates though you can guess some of what they are hiding. The mystery and solving the murder was well done and liked how it showed caring to be trusted by others is important.
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Creme Brulee
5.0 out of 5 stars BOOKS
Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2021
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Well, it's six o'clock in the morning and I've just finished reading this book. I guess you could say it's a real page turner. Today will be rough with no sleep but it was worth it. Loved the dialogue and all of the characters.
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Elizabeth Patz
4.0 out of 5 stars a cute and cozy murder mystery
Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2023
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Lex has bad luck. Never mind the temporary good luck but why is she always the one who finds the murder victims? Why is she always the #1 suspect. Join Lex on another adventure where rare books, eccentric citizens and cryptic messages cause havoc, deceit, and murder. How will she ever prove herself innocent?
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5.0 out of 5 stars The witching place
Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2021
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This book was a fun read and exciting from start to finish. Lex has to clear her name and find the murderer. All the characters were very interesting.
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ElaineGecowetsKindle Customer
4.0 out of 5 stars Cute Read
Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2021
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I truly enjoyed reading this book. It was descriptive,well written and kept me entertained.It doubt Lexi will stop finding bodies anytime soon..
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4.0 out of 5 stars A Pleasant Read
Reviewed in Canada on August 29, 2021
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While an enjoyable read ‘The Witching Place:Murder by Manuscript’ is somewhat lackluster. There are so many grey areas where the reader is left hanging that the reader becomes frustrated and the main storyline loses its impact. This book is a pleasant read.
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Miss J E Naylor
5.0 out of 5 stars A page turner
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 3, 2023
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Well put together, a compulsive read
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Ana
5.0 out of 5 stars Story of the book
Reviewed in India on September 27, 2021
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This is the second book that I read. The story goes slow like the author is trying to find something new to add. I liked the story line though.
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4.0 out of 5 stars excellent novel to read
Reviewed in Canada on September 1, 2021
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I read the first in the series and enjoyed this second noel as well
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Richard Hopewell
4.0 out of 5 stars I will definitely be reading the next one !
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 29, 2021
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There is a an interesting twist compared to many other books in which magic figures. The central character doesn't believe in magic and refuses to even consider the possibility that it might exist. It 's a very easy read with some interesting characters, leaving a definite path into further adventures. I've read the first two novels - I will definitely be reading the next one.
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