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Rating: really liked it
Cloudy with a Chance of Witchcraft is book one in the
Grimm Cove series by Mandy M. Roth.
This was a lot of fun and I loved it. Roth had me laughing and falling in love with Grimm Cove and all it’s fun and wacky characters we get to meet.
I love our heroine, Poppy, who just turned 40. She’s getting a second chance at love with an old fling after her ex-husband, who I might add is a cheating sob, divorces her out of the blue. What better way to start a new life than to return to her old hometown with her two besties.
The besties are so much fun. I love their friendship. It’s what we all need in our life is one or two best friends that will support use and stand by our side.
The romance between Poppy and Brett was adorable. I love the second chance they get, even with it being late in life. I really love Brett. He’s sweet and has been looking after Poppy and her kids all these years. He never meant to hurt her, but one miscommunication/incident sent her away and choosing a different path.
Cloudy with a Chance of Witchcraft treats us to amazing friendships, hot guys, evil forces, surprise powers, and more. I really loved the old heroine, the friendships, and Grimm Cove. It was a wonderful read and I can’t wait for the next installment.
Rated: 5 Stars 
Rating: really liked it
This is the first book in the Grimm Cove trilogy, it has a small-town cozy feel with romance and a quiet little town where residents are of the supernatural variety. Poppy’s husband asks for a divorce, and she heads home to the house her grandparents left her in Grimm Cove. Her best friend’s from college are making a fresh start with her.
While the romance was fast moving as mated romances tend to be, I loved Cloudy with a Chance of Witchcraft. Poppy is a witch, but her parents never practice, and she is untrained. She doesn’t even believe in it; she is however skilled with plants and at making potions. Brett the local chief of police was Poppy’s first love, and it looks like fate will give them a second chance.
The author delivered a suspense angle. First, witches are turning up dead and local Brett has been looking for a break in the case. When Poppy and her friends arrive in town, it looks like evil forces are trying to keep her from her ancestral home. I loved all the paranormal woo-woo, some dark, but some delivered humor.
Secondary characters were fantastic from quirky to the delicious back and forth snarky banter as we gain a hint of the romance in book two.
The book offered friendship, humor women over forty can relate to and new beginnings. The story flowed easily and left me smiling. This review was originally posted at Caffeinated Reviewer
Rating: really liked it
Loved the imagination.
Hated the execution.
The elements were good. I like where this was going. But it could have been much much better with a good editing.
I wish this author had taken the time to rewrite the whole thing. It's more of a first draft, than a book.
For all the buzz of a middle aged protagonist (which i loved the concept of), the story itself reads like it was aimed at a much younger audience. The hints are heavily overemphasized, so much so that it gets irritating. Give your readers some credit.
And the insta-love.. And insta- everything really.. The entire story seemed incredibly rushed. Like
(MAJOR SPOILER: (view spoiler)
[ Like specifically speaking, the H and h meet, kiss, fuck, marry AND get pregnant, all within twenty four hours???? (hide spoiler)] )
And the dialogue.. ugh.. Who talks irl using long over-explanatory several-paragraphs-worth of monologues prefaced by the listener's name at the beginning of every new dialogue? (I'm not expressing this right: e.g. "Brett, blah blah blah blah", "Poppy, blah blah blah blah", "Brett, blah blah blah blah") And multiply the blahs by times ten. It was so jarring!!!
There was so much potential here!! It's like a dish that looks mouth-wateringly perfect, but u bite into it and there's wayyyyy too much salt or something.
Such a tragedy.
Rating: really liked it
Yay!!! A new series by Mandy M Roth. This little gem was such a delightful read. Who says hero's and heroines have to be young twenty somethings . Forty has never looked this good especially when your given a second chance at love, life and to find something new about yourself.......especially when you find out you can kick some killer a$$ better then most of them.
Rating: really liked it
Stepping into this book, was like stepping into my own past, dealing with a cheating husband that had an off/on switch, one minute it was over the next he didn't want it over, I have no idea what came over me, lets work it out. I laughed, I cried, and I laughed even harder, trying not to wake my current husband, while he slept. Brett and Poppy are such a dynamic power couple it is just phenomenal. The characters, oh how I can see Dana meeting Striker from the OPS world and tangling words with that man. I don't want to give anything away, as I am not one for spoilers. So I will say this! GRAB a copy and get reading, you will not be disappointed. I look forward to reading more on the other characters in this book. Great job Mandy M. Roth for another great start to a new series!!
I voluntarily received an ARC copy of this book for review.
Rating: really liked it
I was just in the mood for this and found it utterly charming.
Rating: really liked it
I just finished Cloudy With A Chance of Witchcraft by Mandy M Roth and it was a blast. This new series from Ms Roth is set in Grimm Cove which is filled with paranormals of all types: shifters, witches and vampires, oh my! But don't forget ghosts and hunters too. Enter 3 kickass friends of a certain age, a second chance at love, and a serial killer and this series looks like a winner. I finished this book in one sitting and now can't wait until the next book is out.
Rating: really liked it
Loved it!! Read this book!! This new series is apart of the new Paranormal Women’s Fiction (PWF) and the author is new to me.
I was pleasantly surprised to see how much I loved the story as well as the characters. I read this book within 24 hrs. I absolutely LOVED it!! Poppy and her girls, Marcy and Dana are a great trio. I absolutely love the connection that they have!!
I enjoyed the second chance love as well. Brett and his guys sound like amazing guys and I loved how the story followed both Poppy and Brett.
I hope this series will be available on audio, because I would love to listen to it again. If you enjoy the supernatural world and don’t mind the character being 40 then pick this baby up!! I think you will end up loving it as well!!
Rating: really liked it
However bonkers the story is, I don’t really care because this book gives me lots of LOL moments.
This series is very interesting, a group of authors write a series of PNR romance with over 40s as the heroines. Don’t expect to have Kate Daniels here, but it was a fun read 😘.
Now I need to read Dana and Jeffrey book, and while waiting for their book publish in March, I will check out other books by different authors in the series first.
❤️
Rating: really liked it
Fantastic!I really enjoyed this novel and really looking forward to what comes next!😍 This book is just what the doctor ordered.😊
Rating: really liked it
4 stars!*
Cloudy with a Chance of Witchcraft was such a sweet and funny read! The beginning was pretty tough to get through, as it dealt with cheating, but the book as a whole had a really upbeat and lighthearted tone. It was lovely to read about an older protagonist in Paranormal Romance, since that's pretty rare to see, and I loved how Roth wrote the POV characters: Poppy and Brett.
There was a lot of humor and banter and bickering in this novel and it felt pretty organic. The dialogue as a whole was really well written and it hooked you right from the beginning. Each character had their own distinct personality and it was super fun to read about them all interacting. I especially liked Grandpa and his everything.
The plot wasn't all that complex. It was pretty easy to figure everything out, so the fact that the characters took that long to solve the mystery was a bit of a bummer. The romance aspect was sweet, but the reveal between Poppy and Brett was a tiny bit underwhelming in the sense that it all happened super fast despite the build up in previous chapters. It was still great reading about them finally getting together and what's in store for them.
In the end,
Cloudy with a Chance of Witchcraft was a quick and sweet read. It had great characters and delightful dialogue. I loved the premise of an older protagonist and how Roth wrote Poppy and I'm really really looking forward to the next installments. I recommend this to anyone looking for something fresh--and funny!--in Paranormal Romance.
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Series: #1 in the Grimm Cove series.
Beings: Witches, shifters, slayers, ghosts, demons!
POV: Told from Poppy and Brett's POVs.
Content Warnings: (view spoiler)
[None. (hide spoiler)]Instalove: (view spoiler)
[Eh. (hide spoiler)]Steam: A bit steamy!
Love Triangle: (view spoiler)
[No. (hide spoiler)]Cheating: (view spoiler)
[Yes, but not between the main couple. (hide spoiler)]Cliffhanger: No.
HEA: (view spoiler)
[Yes! (hide spoiler)]Up Next: Hexing with a Chance of Tornadoes.
Rating: really liked it
Mandy M. Roth delivers another winner in this fast moving romp and fun read! Welcome to Grimm Cove, a town filled with paranormals. Shifters, witches, slayers, vampires, and... Ghosts! Oh my!
I loved that this storyline revolves around an everyday, everywoman, middle-ager, and not some young twentysomething chick. There are too few books centered around women in their 40's and 50's. As if life ends in your 30's, or something.
Poppy is turning 40 and her husband of 19 years wants to trade her in for a younger model. She's dealing with middle age and empty nest, as her twins are in college. What's a gal to do when her husband wants the house? Well, she's gonna flip him the bird and head to the house she inherited from her grandparents in Grimm Cove, S. Carolina. But she's not going alone! Her two best gal pals, Dana and Marcy, are moving there with her. These 3 dynamos are going to turn this cozy little cove on its head, because they're much more than they seem!
My only complaint is that Poppy was kinda clueless throughout. Clueless about her husband's shenanigans, clueless about her grandparents, clueless about the entirety of Grimm Cove. She does, finally, "grow into herself", but it was a little too late for me to come to like her. I loved Dana and want to be her when I grow up. She just takes life by the horns & doesn't take anyone's crap. Marcy cracked me up, she knows everyone thinks she's nuts, but goes about her business regardless - looking on everyone with a sort of "parental humor", like "Oh, aren't they cute & clueless?"
Poppy meets up with an old flame, Brett. He's always loved her, but screwed up WAY back in the day - driving her right into the arms of Thomas, her now ex-husband. I loved how protective Brett was of Poppy & how he watched out for her, even from afar.
Now that her divorce is final, will Brett be able to win her back? And why is Poppy seeing her ex's "young thing" everywhere she goes?
Rating: really liked it
I voluntarily offered to review this book with no obligations and my opinions are honest!
This was a great book !
Poppy is recently divorced, so moving to her grandparents home seemed like a good idea.
A new life on her old hometown.
The kids are grown, and out of the house.
It is only Poppy now.
But not for long!
Could Brett be her second chance at love ?
Will she be brave enough to find out ?
Loved the characters + the storytelling !
It has all the ingredients that you need for a great book!
I can't wait for the next book in this series.
Rating: really liked it
I discovered this book as part of the newly released #PWF Fab 13. I think I might have read one of Mandy's books before, but one thing for certain is that I will definitely be reading more.
Fans of Kristen Painter's books should know that Mandy had a very similar writing style for me. She made me laugh, she definitely understands the toils and tribulations of being a woman over 40, oh and she gave me my new favorite term for children - "Crotch Goblins".
This paranormal story introduces a lot of characters that we are obviously going to learn more about as the series goes on. Fate plays a huge role in happenings and fans will know that I am a huge believer in things happening for a reason.
The magik (Mandy uses the k spelling throughout the book - which I am personally not a fan of but it was consistent) is expertly researched. I actually messaged her on Facebook to ask if she was in fact a witch herself (she is not), because there are actual tips and tricks in there that I use. The story is fun, this trio of girls are hilarious, and the world building and secondary characters are totally solid.
This gets a 4 1/2 out of 5 stars from me - despite the fact there are shifters - so that in itself should let you know it's a good read. It really only lost the half point due what I am now calling "The Melanie Clause" - in other words the story was good but I pretty much solved it early on - and as fun as it is to be right, I don't feel that I can give a solid 5 when that happens. When you read it please be sure to come and let me know if you guessed what was coming, and tell me how much you enjoyed it - because I am sure you will.
The book sets the reader up for Dana's story - Hexing With A Chance Of Tornadoes releasing in March 2020 which is available for pre-order on Amazon now.
Rating: really liked it
Poppy had no idea what was coming. A new life in her old hometown with her two besties. That may sound reasonably normal but not even in the slightest. Oh, no. Running into Brett (her first love)or ... starts the new adventure of life after forty. Divorced, empty nest and supernaturals are real!
Moving into her grandparents' old home that is full of memories seemed like it would be a great thing. It should have until strange things kept happening. The good thing was finding Brett again. Or was it? He'd hurt her before. With a recent divorce was she ready to try again so soon? And with a track record like his? Besides, he keeps saying he has a secret to reveal.
The friends are a kick, the guys are hot, the evil forces are a surprise, and there are more surprises to come. All in all, it is a fun, filled with evil forces, a wonderful new series from one of the best PNR authors you don't want to miss. Bring on book 2. I'm ready and waiting.
