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A WISH TO DIE FOR
Witches and Wishes Cozy Mysteries
BY C.A. PHIPPS
BLURB
Wishes, lies, and a touch of magic—what could possibly go wrong?
My name is Patience O’Reilly, and I make wishes come true.
But trust me—it’s not as easy as it sounds. People lie, mostly to themselves, about what will truly make them happy. That’s where I come in. I have to dig deeper, uncover the truth, and guide them toward what they really need. Oh, and did I mention I’m a white witch? That part stays strictly under wraps.
Take my latest client: the sweetest octogenarian you’ll ever meet. She thinks she just needs help cataloging her treasures so she can rest easy about her legacy. But the real problem? She’s lonely, and her family… well, they’re the kind that make you believe blood isn’t always thicker than water.
It should be a simple enough wish to grant, but when money and family are involved, “simple” goes out the window. And when things turn nasty—very nasty—it’s up to me to untangle the mess before it spells disaster.
A paranormal cozy mystery with all the feels!
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A WISH TO DIE FOR
Witches and Wishes Cozy Mysteries
BY C.A. PHIPPS
Excerpt
Lucky barks excitedly and prances around on his hind legs, food momentarily forgotten. “Let me see, let me see!”
Perhaps I should have mentioned he can speak and that other people can’t hear him. All familiars have this talent and all witches can hear them—unless the familiar chooses not to let another witch do so. It happens from time to time. After all, we can’t like everyone and familiars are perhaps a little more selective than you’d imagine them to be. Lucky has been known to ignore people and witches who he deems unworthy of his friendship.
When I’ve lifted him up so he can look into the box, he sniffs before he tilts his head at me quizzically.
“I know. Why would she leave something so valuable in there? Is she losing the plot?” Even as I say the words, I feel disloyal. After popping Lucky on a chair, I lift the tiara, set it on the counter, then remove a bundle of papers from the box—and gasp. “No way!”
He tips his head. “More jewelry?”
I nod. “There’s an emerald necklace underneath this layer, with matching drop earrings beside it. What the heck is she thinking? These need to be in a safe.”
Lucky whines and that’s when I notice the envelope amongst the paper. Patience. My name is written on it in Mrs. Griffen’s flowery handwriting, and though I’m crazy confused right now, I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t excited. Mysteries are my bread and butter and Mrs. Griffen just added another filling. Ripping the envelope open, I pull out a single sheet of paper and read it aloud.
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About Author C.A. Phipps…
C. A. Phipps is a USA Today best-selling author from beautiful New Zealand. An empty-nester, Cheryl lives in a small town with her wonderful husband, ‘himself’. Her extended family keeps her busy and when she’s not writing, there is just enough space for a crazy mixed breed dog who stole her heart! She enjoys family times, baking, and her quest for the perfect latte.
Links to C.A.’s websites, blogs, books, #ad etc.:
Amazon: https://amzn.to/4gIR9gr
Books2read: https://books2read.com/A-Wish-To-Die-For
Website: https://caphipps.com
https://caphipps.com/products/a-wish-to-die-for-ebook
Amazon Author Page
https://www.amazon.com/author/caphipps
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorcaphipps
Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/c-a-phipps
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/caphipps
Happy Reading!
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Special Giveaway: C.A. will gift an ebook copy of A WISH TO DIE FOR to one lucky reader who comments on her Karen’s Killer Book Bench blog. Good Luck!
Happy Reading!
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Thanks, C.A., for sharing your book with us!
Don’t miss the chance to read this book!
Hi C.A.,
Congrats on your book release! I love the cover so much!!
Hi Hillary!
Thanks so much. I love this cover too.
Have a great day.
Cheryl / C. A. Phipps
Love looks of this book and author would love to read book in print, would review it if in print format
Hi C.A.! Thanks for the excerpt from what sounds like a great book! The cover is adorable!
Hi Crystal
Yes, it’s available in print and I would so love your review!
Thanks so much and have a great day.
Cheryl / C. A. Phipps
Good morning, C.A., and welcome back to Karen’s Killer Book Bench. I love your cozy mysteries! I cannot imagine my dogs speaking to me. Well, especially my whiny border collie. His whiny voice would get annoying rather quickly. LOL I can’t wait to read this book. Thanks for sharing it with us today!
Good morning, Karen.
It’s always such a pleasure to be here with your lovely readers and thanks so much for having me on the blog.
Your support is appreciated.
To be honest, I swear my terrier does talk and she’s the inspiration for this book and that character. lol I hope you enjoy the book.
Have an awesome day.
Cheryl / C. A. Phipps
Thank you for sharing with us today. Unfortunately, my library doesn’t have this one. I really want to read this one, though, so I may have to stretch my budget and buy it. Is it out in paperback? If not, do you plan on having a print edition in the near future? Thanks!
Hi Jaylee.
It’s probably a bit early to hit the libraries as it only came out Jan 31st, but you could request it or pick it up as a print book from all the platforms.
Thanks for commenting and have a wonderful day.
Cheryl / C. A. Phipps
Good morning, your book sounds like a really good read , I love the excerpt and I love the cover! I think it would be pretty neat if my dog talked to me, at least I would know when something was bothering him or if he was hurting. Have a great day. (not entering this ebook giveaway, but Thank you, I am not tech savvy at all)
Hi Alicia.
Thanks so much for commenting. I understand re technology, I really do. A Wish to Die for is available in print everywhere and the terrier is based in my own ball of fluff who really sounds like she’s speaking at times.
Take care.
Cheryl / C. A. Phipps
I’ve been hoping to read this story since I read about it in your newsletter. I love the premise and the cover. Thanks so much for sharing.
Hi Eileen!
So lovely to see you here and I’m thrilled that you’re wanting to read A Wish To Die For. I do hope you get the chance.
Have a fabulous day.
Cheryl / C. A. Phipps
N/E
Way to leave us on the edge of the cliff, C. A. 😉
Thanks, C. A. and Karen
Hi there!
You’re so funny! I hope the book meets your expectations when you get the chance to read it. I had so much fun starting this series that I look forward to starting Book 2!
Thanks for being here and have the best day.
Cheryl/ C. A. Phipps
nice blurb
Hi there! I appreciate the comment on the blurb. You have no idea how much I agonize over it. Lol.
Thanks for being here and have a wonderful day.
Cheryl / C. A. Phipps
This sounds so good, I can’t wait to see what happens next.
Thanks, Julie. I do hope you enjoy it.
Have an awesome weekend.
C. A./ Cheryl