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Midlife in Gretna Green: A Paranormal Women's Fiction Novel (Midlife Recorder Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Linzi Day (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 out of 5 stars 6,904 ratings

It’s never too late to learn how to stand up for yourself

Niki McKnight has spent her entire adult life being bullied—first by her husband and then by her boss.

Recently widowed, she’s in dire need of an extreme life makeover. But she never expected it to come in the form of her beloved Gran leaving her a magical estate and a mysterious new job as a Recorder—whatever the hell that is!

She and Tilly, her adorable Bichon Frise, head to Scotland to claim her inheritance with no freaking clue what’s in store for them.

In Gretna Green, they meet a colourful cast of characters, including a sentient house, talking cat, Celtic god, Fae king and a sketchy lawyer.

Can the woman who wouldn’t stand up to her husband and was bullied by her boss find and wield the authority required to keep Vikings, Pict and Fae royalty in line?

With the help of her family’s psychic gift and some magic - she just might!

MidLife in Gretna Green is perfect for readers who’d enjoy an uplifting story with cozy paranormal fantasy elements. Set in a magical house with a woman who wants to find and use her own voice and finally claim her power.

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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 4, 2022
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Customers find this paranormal romance novel engaging from start to finish, with loads of magic and a quick-paced narrative that hooks them in quickly. The book features well-developed characters with specific powers, and one customer notes the inclusion of mature women characters. Customers appreciate the writing style, with one highlighting the effective use of descriptive language, and find the story empowering, with one review specifically mentioning Niki's personal development journey.

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395 customers mention "Storyline"391 positive4 negative

Customers enjoy the storyline of the book, finding it interesting from start to finish with loads of magic, and one customer describes it as a perfect Magical Sentient House story.

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"...None are as good as this series. I like the characters, settings, plot, just the right amount of romance and adventure...." Read more

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Customers find the book enjoyable, describing it as a fun and interesting read that is satisfying to read.

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"This series has been an absolute delight! Fun, great pacing, lots of twists, amazing character and relationship development, and a bit of magic..." Read more

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Customers appreciate the character development in the book, noting the definite character growth and wonderful personalities, with one customer specifically mentioning the multiple characters with specific powers.

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"Lots to love in this novel. Great characters and a page-turning plot. Can’t wait to read the next in the series." Read more

"...Strong, well-paced plot and memorable, interesting characters in a world of gentle magic. Quickly moving onto the next book in the series!" Read more

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Customers find the book highly readable, describing it as wonderful and the best in its genre, making it a good binge read.

"What a great read! The world building is excellent, fun and completely real. The characters are relatable, intriguing and slightly flawed...." Read more

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"What a great book! It kept me interested from word one and each book after has done the same. I am just starting book seven...." Read more

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Customers praise the writing quality of the book, describing it as a deliciously clever read that flows nicely and features well-done dialogue.

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"Enjoyed it very much. Well written with great imagery. Did not know it was series for book club. New fantasy. Very pleasantly surprised" Read more

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"...myself, the thing that grabbed me most on reading Book 1 was how well-written and -conceived it is...." Read more

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Customers find the book empowering and appreciate its focus on personal growth, with one customer noting how it reflects very real human reactions to circumstances.

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"...It's clever and makes sense, and it's nice to not have a love interest introduced in the first book. Highly enjoyable and definitely recommended." Read more

"Clever and well written - I devoured this book even though I tried to make it last! Well done, Ms. Day...." Read more

"...the first book I’ve read in months that centers around magic and personal growth without having an instant love or lust interest...." Read more

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Customers enjoy the book's twists, finding it fresh and quirky with magical elements, and one customer mentions it handles surprises well.

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I began this series in March and binge-read it. I'm re-reading it now for the third time! In 50 years of voracious reading, I've rarely been so hooked! The pace isn't rushed, but it never drags - you can relax while being throughly engaged, and there are plenty of bits of humor to make one smile along the way. Linzi's protagonists are so real, so in-depth and sympathetic; her villains are entirely believable and human while remaining despicable and irredeemable. It's so easy to believe these characters are real! The world she creates is completely unique - which is amazing given the glut of paranormal stories out there - and utterly charming. If I could live in that world I truly would have no need for this one, as long as I could bring my cats! (If you're a dog lover, you'll appreciate the Gateway world even more!) Lastly, there's a Facebook group full of the nicest people you could ever want to share a laugh, a photo, or a book suggestion with - check out Linzi Day's Voracious Readers!
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  • Philina
    5.0 out of 5 stars Deliciously clever read, with just a bit of sass!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2025
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    This series has been an absolute delight! Fun, great pacing, lots of twists, amazing character and relationship development, and a bit of magic sprinkled on top! I'm too old to stay up reading until 3am and then get up for work at 7am, but I've done it 3 work nights in a row. Wondeful!
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  • southern sci fi fan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Read this for an unusual, interesting, and fun view
    Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2025
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    Loved it. Loved reading about a main character is not in her twenties, who is introspective, and working through becoming the person she used to be as a child before life happened. Please keep writing.
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  • VK Budd
    4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable story and characters
    Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2025
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    This book has interesting, believable characters and a quick-moving storyline. It includes a range of emotions from anxiety to happiness, from insecurity to confidence - A great escape from the real world.
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  • Pamela Lowry
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very enjoyable series
    Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2025
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    I read this entire series on Kindle Unlimited and am now purchasing each book for my library. I could not put them down. The characters are likable (or unlikable as the case may be) and real in a setting that is wildly imagined. There is romance without a lot of spice, which is my preference. The world building is fun and varied. If you, like me, enjoy Ilona Andrews, Patricia Briggs and Anne Bishop's "The Others" series, you will likely enjoy this series.
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  • Barb Caffrey
    5.0 out of 5 stars Delightfully quirky and fun with a capital F
    Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2025
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    I enjoyed Linzi Day's first book in her Gretna Green series. Her heroine, Niki, is widowed and just lost possibly the most important person in her life -- her grandmother, Elsie. It is not a spoiler to say that Elsie was cantankerous, difficult, lovable despite that, but was a person who wanted it her own way. Niki was not what she'd expected as a granddaughter in some ways, though Niki was in others...anyway, Elsie just didn't know what to do with Niki whatsoever. (I have to stop there with regards to Elsie, or I'd give too much of the plot away.)

    Anyway, Niki must go to her grandmother's home, which is sentient and goes by the name of Dola (pronounced "Dollar"). Niki is the first person in quite some time to actually talk with the home rather than just impose her will on it, which impresses Dola no end. Niki treats Dola as a full partner, which Dola finds refreshing. (Dola has been in this particular place for over a thousand years and has seen many Recorders -- the title Niki has inherited -- come and go.)

    Niki, mind you, while strong and stable, has always felt something was missing. She also had a deeply unhappy marriage with a guy named Nick; she found out, as one of Nick's last acts, that Nick had been cheating on Niki for quite some time. As Niki is a good person, and as Niki knew that the other woman had no idea about Niki (Niki figured out that the other woman was all of twenty-two when she's forty-one and her now-deceased husband was the same age as herself), Niki finds a way to send money to the other woman, who is pregnant with Nick's child.

    I mention this because while it's not necessarily integral to the plot, it shows Niki's goodness and kindness. She's angry, yes, and rightfully so at her now-dead husband. But she doesn't punish the other woman, mostly because she knows it wasn't the other woman's fault. It was Nick's fault.

    So, Niki learns quickly what's going on, why she has to be the Recorder, how her mundane job as a registrar of deeds may actually help in some respects, and befriends Dola as previously stated. She also meets representatives from the various realms (as Dola the house points out, the area is not named Gateway for no reason!), and foils a plot from someone who should've known better. (I hope that's vague enough not to spoil anyone's reading.)

    So, Niki's got an important job to do. She's got a few great friends in Aysha and Aysha's daughter, Autumn, along with of course Dola the house, and is an animal lover. Her bichon frise, Tilly, is one of those empathetic dogs that you can't help but love...especially if you're an animal lover like me. Finally, there's a talking cat named HRH (for "her royal highness" as HRH's name is long and difficult to pronounce; most Recorders don't bother to try), who grudgingly shares the home with Niki and Tilly (and, when they visit, Aysha and Autumn) and gives good advice providing she's kept happy with tuna, mackerel, and/or salmon.

    In other words, this is a delightfully quirky novel. The characters feel real. Their motivations feel real, too. It was a fun read from beginning to end, and I can't wait to find out what happens in the rest of the series.

    Five stars, highly recommended.

    Barb Caffrey
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  • Sara Lynn Oddan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
    Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2025
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    Very much enjoyed the story and the format of the writing. Very interesting and entertaining. I love the characters and character development and the inclusion of technology integrated with magic.
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  • Lisa Lisa 24;)
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very entertaining!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2025
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    I really enjoyed this book. It kept my interest from start to finish. I love magic, and the time travel made it all the better for me. Can't wait to read book #2 in the series. I hope you are a fast writer because I'm a fast reader. Having to find a new series to read is hard, but when I find one, it's a joy. Thank you for writing and being so good at it.
    Sincerely, Lisa Taylor
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  • cheryl Robson
    5.0 out of 5 stars fantasy meets fun meets gumption
    Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2025
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    I wasn’t sure if I was going to like this, maybe it’s just to sci-fi. I couldn’t have been more wrong. It was light and funny and well written. Keeping my interest is a monumental task that you managed to achieve, I am looking forward to reading the next books.
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  • P. Nash
    5.0 out of 5 stars Characters walk off the page,you will be shocked at the time when you surface
    Reviewed in Canada on June 18, 2025
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    Excellent, just not long enough. Characters are ready to walk off the page .. small part in the story, but Autumn and her mother shine .... well done!
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  • Shelley
    5.0 out of 5 stars Thoroughly enjoyable, easy read.
    Reviewed in Australia on January 12, 2025
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    Easy to read, interesting and uplifting. The characters are complex and engaging and the storyline is unique. If you like feeling like you're sitting with long-time friends over a glass of wine while reading and have an interest in paranormal elements, then this is the perfect book for you.
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  • Misa
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sehr vielversprechender Start einer Serie
    Reviewed in Germany on June 19, 2024
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    Midlife in Gretna Green beginnt etwas mühsam und am Anfang ging mir die seltsam ignorante Haltung der Hauptperson ziemlich auf den Wecker. Aber dieses Dilemma löst sich schnell auf und von da an beginnt eine rasante und extrem spannende Geschichte,die mich auch emotional sehr angesprochen und berührt hat. Die Charaktere sind gut ausgearbeitet und es macht Spaß, dass hauptsächlich starke Frauen die Story tragen. Glücklicherweise ist in diesem Teil weit und breit keine Romanze in Sicht. Ich habe das Buch in einem Rutsch und einer schlaflosen Nacht verschlungen und es ließ mich mit einem Lächeln zurück.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Quirky characters. Excellent world building. Well written and edited.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 5, 2025
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    I am thoroughly enjoying this series.
    Character driven plot and very well written and edited, it's a very pleasing read.
    With each book, we get to know one of the characters a little better, flaws and all. The fact that nobody is perfect makes it very relatable. I am looking forward to the rest of the series.
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  • JanetBuczolitz
    5.0 out of 5 stars Midlife in Gretna Green
    Reviewed in Germany on July 28, 2022
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    A really facinating read takes one into another world when one allows it and ist worth allowing that to happen
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