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'Twas The Bite Before Christmas: A Paranormal Cozy Mystery (English Village Witch Cozy Book 4) Kindle Edition

by Rosie Reed (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 179 ratings
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It’s up to Evelyn Eldritch to solve the mince pie murder. But first, she must save Christmas…

When a young woman is murdered at the village pub during the office Secret Santa, Evelyn believes one of the partying colleagues must be guilty. But she’s equally suspicious of a vainglorious vampire who bit off more than he could chew when he messed with Evelyn’s family. He’d better watch out because novice witch Evelyn Eldritch knows how to cast magical spells… or at least she tries to.

Looking impressive in his police uniform (at last) Detective Inspector Alex Taylor has warned Evelyn to stay off the case. But this time she can’t. This time, it’s family. To protect her nephew, the village, and the world of magic, Evelyn must not only solve a murder, but also cheer up a depressed weather god, wrangle a vampire, and kiss Alex under the mistletoe…. well, the kissing’s probably not necessary, but it’s Christmas!

Evelyn shall go to the ball, but she may also trip over her feet and try to eat the plastic fruit.

‘Twas The Bite Before Christmas is the fourth book in the adorable English Village Witch Cozy series, set in the beautiful English countryside. If you love plucky heroines, small-town whodunits, and a touch of retro nostalgia, then you’ll love Rosie Reed’s fun and flirty tale.

Buy ‘Twas The Bite Before Christmas today! Yule be gripped!

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B096FN3RB4
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (June 1, 2021)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 1, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2637 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 263 pages
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    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 179 ratings

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Rosie Reed

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I love writing, daydreaming, and creating stories. I often write for fun, even when I'm not planning on publishing. But it's also wonderful to share my stories with you!

I'm a massive Agatha Christie and Terry Pratchett fan, so writing paranormal mystery comes instinctively! I love the understated gentle charm of cozies, and it's always such a pleasure to spend time in the company of the wonderful sleuths and magical characters that my fellow authors create.

Writing the English Village Witch Cozy series helped to keep me sane during the very strange year of 2020. Evelyn and Alex have done a tremendous job of protecting my mental health, and it's my pleasure to share this comfort with you.

I do hope you’ll enjoy escaping into the beautiful surroundings of Maiden-Upon-Avon, and having some fun with Evelyn and all the other magical beings who live there! So treat yourself now by taking the phone off the hook of life, and soaking deep down in the bathtub of the English countryside for a while!

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4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
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April Hogue
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!
Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2023
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'Twas The Bite Before Christmas is finally bringing the romance! This series has been really good so far--the storylines keep me intrigued and turning the pages, book after book, and now they've stepped up their game as Evie finally gets her kiss from her hunky Detective Alex Taylor. Loved it!
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Rita R
5.0 out of 5 stars 'Twas The Bite Before Christmas
Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2023
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What a very enjoyable experience this book was! The characters add a lot to Ms Reed's story. These characters are silly and scary and mostly a little bit wacky!! The only way to really enjoy these stories is to grab a copy for yourself asap!!
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Mama Harrison
4.0 out of 5 stars fun fanciful read
Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2022
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I picked this up at the “stuff your kindle” event and was very confused during the first chapter. It is not really a great stand alone book because of the many characters and references to earlier events. It is pretty good once to pace and familiarity is set. I enjoyed it enough to download the first thee books!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Their simple minds
Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2023
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I have always appreciated the mingling of species, but not the ruling that human minds are to feeble to understand different. Really wanted to see what would happen when the police inspector was filled in on the towns secrets. Having the heroines problems multiplied makes for interesting reading. I like to call that type of situation "Life".
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5.0 out of 5 stars Evelyn and Friends
Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2022
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Evelyn is growing into her magical abilities but still isn't strong enough to be able to control her beginner magic yet. She finds out about her real father and that her nephew is really her half brother. And that she has more power than she even expected. Great story with more stories to go.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A seagull, Jack frost, and mistletoe
Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2021
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Vampires, murder, and lots of magic make Christmas in Maiden unlike any other. Can Evie save Luke? Will Alex and Evie find the murder and themselves? Lots of action and misdirected efforts wind throughout this tale. Can't wait for the next installment.
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5.0 out of 5 stars FangTastic! I want sure what was coming!
Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2021
I think this is my favorite book out of the whole series so far. Literally had me saying "Yes!" At the end. A lot of questions get answered and she brings fresh cases to solve while continuing the main story arc in a creative way. I'd put more but I don't wanna ruin anything. Luke & Leia ....(Hmm insert Star Wars joke here), face a challenge and we find out who Evelyns father is along with a twist that I did NOT see coming. If you like solving murders, laughing with a bit of romance and a lot of fun. It's a must read.
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J. Weiss
4.0 out of 5 stars murder and magic
Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2022
‘Twas the Bite Before Christmas is the fourth book in the English Village Witch Cozy mystery series by Rosie Reed, and we picked up where we left off.

We have reunited with novice witch Evie, her love interest and copper, Alex, as well as her aunt Joanie, nephew Luke, and his girlfriend Leia, who also waitresses for Evie at Magic Cakes Cafe. There are twists and turns to the story as there are many murders to be solved. There are also magic, witches, vampires, and other magical creatures and demons known as the Beings of Magic by those in the magic world. They live among the humans looking and acting like humans, and the real humans don’t see the magic happening around them even though it happens all the time.

As we are introduced to the new characters, it took me a while to sort them all out, whether they were dead or alive. Set at Christmas in their quaint English village, we are privy to some of the traditions they follow. The story has a good flow as Evie once again is helping Alex solve a case or two by helping to find clues, piece them together and chat with some of the suspects. Primarily since all the victims work for the same company. Alex knows Evie’s always up to something. He just can’t put his finger on what it is.

Things are going on in Luke’s life, and Evie is trying to help him get some rest and figure out how to get him back to his normal self. There are some laugh-out-loud moments and lots of descriptions of the crimes and the magic.

There is closure with the crimes solved, but there are hints of what’s to come in the following books. I love the details on the cover that depict different parts of the story, and the vibrant colors drew me in. The author’s titles are always playful and very apropos to the book, and this one didn’t disappoint.

With fun and playful characters and fulfilling mystery, Ms. Reed has delivered another winner for the English Village Witch Cozy mystery series.
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Steve Cann
5.0 out of 5 stars Mince pie private eye!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 20, 2021
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After really enjoying the first 3 books in this fun and original cosy mystery series, it was a real pleasure to read this 4th installment - this time set at the festive season.

The story starts with an incongruous murder at an office party in the village pub - where a bite of an innocent-looking mince pie proves fatal to one of the guests. But there's more to come, as apprentice witch Evelyn once again gets on the case as an amateur sleuth - helped (and often hindered!) by the local detective Alex Taylor, who'd much rather she left the police work to him - but for whom of course she has other 'extra-curricular' plans.

But there's an extra bite to come for Evelyn, as a vampire from beyond the veil has his own devilish plans for her.... and it all comes to a head at a swish ball at a local manor house.
Can Evelyn once again put the clues together, solve the mystery and find the murderer? Or will she instead find something shocking in her stocking!

This was again a well-crafted and beautifully written book from this enjoyable series, full of warmth, humour, mystery and intrigue - and of course the odd red herring along the way. The chapter set at the ball was wonderfully magical and descriptive, and as a reader you feel you're also along for the ride.

There are plenty of twists and turns along the way, as well as a couple of genuine surprises. But I won't reveal any more - you'll just have to read it for yourself, and see what the most wonderful time of the year has in store for a spellbound Evelyn!
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Henpatch
5.0 out of 5 stars Will it snow for Christmas?
Reviewed in Australia on May 26, 2023
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Great story of vampires and magic and an annoying seagull.
Many twists and turns and of courseca murder or 3 that Evelyn and Alex have to solve.
Highly recomend this - if you haven't read from book 1 you must start and catch up!!!
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Miss Informed
5.0 out of 5 stars Supernatural Festive Murder Mystery
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 1, 2023
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Evelyn is a novice witch, living in a small town full of both other supernatural beings, and humans who, being human, do not see magical occurrences. When a local is poisoned, Evelyn decides to help police officer, Alex, who is also the object of her affection.
Vampires, werewolves and demi-gods combine in this, sometimes laugh out loud story, to create an off-beat murder mystery. Great entertainment
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Micki
3.0 out of 5 stars Hmmm
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 25, 2024
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Now normally i really enjoy vampire books but I for some reason couldn't get into this one but can't figure out why
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