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The Witches Of New Moon Beach #1
Morning Magic
New Moon Beach is a charmed hamlet by the sea, but when Olivia Merriman returns home after college to open her dream shop, Mystical Creations, the town becomes downright magical. Reunited with her sorceress sisters, Constance the baker and Harmony the mayor, Olivia is sure that she will forget Jonathan Maxwell, the man who broke her heart. As enchanting as her prospects seem, someone is brewing up a plan to ruin Olivia's happiness. A fancy resort is going to be built right on her beach and threatens to ruin her shop. When Olivia finds out that Jonathan is right in the middle of the meddling, she takes matters into her own hands. Not known for her spell-casting talents, Olivia not only brings a halt to the resort construction but ends up stopping the whole town of New Moon Beach in its tracks. There's only one thing Olivia can do - set things right with one more try at a little morning magic.
246 pages, Paperback
Published July 14, 2016
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Meriam Wilhelm
16 booksMeriam Wilhelm is a former elementary school principal living in Redondo Beach, California.
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March 18, 2017
Olivia Merriman is a witch. Her sisters and father are all witches. Her best friend is a witch. But the truth is, they are all better at spells than Olivia. She thinks she can do a spell and afterwards finds out how wrong her spell has gone...and unfortunately that seems to be the rule, not the exception!
Olivia opens a crafts shop in a building she was left in her godparent's will. With hard work it is soon ready to open, and her best friend, Gail, is going to be working with her. Gail is much better at spells than Olivia, so she does what is needed along those lines at the shop for her boss and best friend.Thus a wonderful business is opened and they are soon busy with craft classes, sewing, and customers. Before long Olivia learns about a hotel that might be built on the beach and impact her business and home, and probably her sister's business as well. Unexpectedly her ex-boyfriend comes to town and tries to apologize to Livy and start dating her again.
There is resistance from Olivia on many issues, and more spellmaking that goes dreadfully wrong. Her father (mostly absentee from her life) comes back to town and makes things uncomfortable for her and her sisters. Olivia is pure in intent and manages to run the store successfully while causing problems regarding the hotel. In a fun read, solutions to many problems become apparent. Ghosts are recognized, dreams are expanded, and previous disasters may just work out after all.
I recommend this witchy tale that is fun and has a romantic twist as well. I like the way the witchcraft is included but not in an outlandish way. This is the first of 4 in the series (thus far) and well worth reading! I will be reading more for sure!
Olivia opens a crafts shop in a building she was left in her godparent's will. With hard work it is soon ready to open, and her best friend, Gail, is going to be working with her. Gail is much better at spells than Olivia, so she does what is needed along those lines at the shop for her boss and best friend.Thus a wonderful business is opened and they are soon busy with craft classes, sewing, and customers. Before long Olivia learns about a hotel that might be built on the beach and impact her business and home, and probably her sister's business as well. Unexpectedly her ex-boyfriend comes to town and tries to apologize to Livy and start dating her again.
There is resistance from Olivia on many issues, and more spellmaking that goes dreadfully wrong. Her father (mostly absentee from her life) comes back to town and makes things uncomfortable for her and her sisters. Olivia is pure in intent and manages to run the store successfully while causing problems regarding the hotel. In a fun read, solutions to many problems become apparent. Ghosts are recognized, dreams are expanded, and previous disasters may just work out after all.
I recommend this witchy tale that is fun and has a romantic twist as well. I like the way the witchcraft is included but not in an outlandish way. This is the first of 4 in the series (thus far) and well worth reading! I will be reading more for sure!
January 4, 2017
Great. Loved it, must read!!
In this book, you will have a great time reading, you will fall in love with some character's and hate or dislike other's. Its a real treat from other witch stories. I'd have everyone buying this book. The writing skill in this story is so awesome, every word matching what the character is capable of being plus more. Love and hate in all families are like in this book. There is true life feelings going on with these character's. You will love this unique story..
In this book, you will have a great time reading, you will fall in love with some character's and hate or dislike other's. Its a real treat from other witch stories. I'd have everyone buying this book. The writing skill in this story is so awesome, every word matching what the character is capable of being plus more. Love and hate in all families are like in this book. There is true life feelings going on with these character's. You will love this unique story..
September 19, 2019
Romance starts with cheating partner
This has a horrible romance story in it! The main lead has just opened a shop but has a broken heart due to the ex- boyfriend who cheated a few times. The whole “romance” of him coming to town and them trying to get back together isn’t written well, leaves gaps, and isn’t clear why she does what she does most of the time with him. The romance has failed before it’s started, why would you write about it?
I would have thought there would be more about the magic and witches being in the same town, but you only meet the family. The spells they use are interesting and creative.
This has a horrible romance story in it! The main lead has just opened a shop but has a broken heart due to the ex- boyfriend who cheated a few times. The whole “romance” of him coming to town and them trying to get back together isn’t written well, leaves gaps, and isn’t clear why she does what she does most of the time with him. The romance has failed before it’s started, why would you write about it?
I would have thought there would be more about the magic and witches being in the same town, but you only meet the family. The spells they use are interesting and creative.
July 15, 2017
2.5/5.0
This lighthearted novel will appeal to readers looking for a light, humorous read.
Read full review in the 2017 July/August issue of InD'tale Magazine.
This lighthearted novel will appeal to readers looking for a light, humorous read.
Read full review in the 2017 July/August issue of InD'tale Magazine.
December 20, 2017
Cute
Th s was a cute story. I like books that have magic and supernatural elements. I especially loved the talking cat.
Th s was a cute story. I like books that have magic and supernatural elements. I especially loved the talking cat.
February 21, 2018
Just sweeps you along
The story just sweeps you along in it, so well described you can see details as u read and then before you know it, you have ran out of book.
The story just sweeps you along in it, so well described you can see details as u read and then before you know it, you have ran out of book.
January 20, 2023
Olivia and her sisters are witches who work to save their small shop from being taken over by a huge hotel.
February 15, 2017
Great book
I liked the story a lot It was well written. I need to find the next book now. I'd recommend this to my friends
I liked the story a lot It was well written. I need to find the next book now. I'd recommend this to my friends
June 24, 2017
I honestly would have rated this 3 stars because I enjoyed the story. However, the grammatical errors were a huge distraction for me. I just wanted to get out a red pen.
February 11, 2017
Charming Tale With a Bit of a Cliffhanger!
I really enjoyed reading this book. It was a delight visiting the witches of New Moon Beach. The characters are charming, the ghosts and cat familiar are fun and sassy, Gail is the kind of witch that everyone would be happy to have as their friend, and the locations near the beach are wonderful! Except for the cliffhanger, it was a wonderful story which I thoroughly recommend.
I really enjoyed reading this book. It was a delight visiting the witches of New Moon Beach. The characters are charming, the ghosts and cat familiar are fun and sassy, Gail is the kind of witch that everyone would be happy to have as their friend, and the locations near the beach are wonderful! Except for the cliffhanger, it was a wonderful story which I thoroughly recommend.
October 31, 2016
A fun and interesting book
You meet Olivia, Constance, Harmony who are sisters, Olivia's best friend Gail and the sisters father. You also meet Jonathan, Olivia's former boyfriend. This is about a family who have businesses and are trying to protect their part of New Moon Beach. It's a little crazy and is fun mostly with a bit of sadness.
Read and enjoy.
You meet Olivia, Constance, Harmony who are sisters, Olivia's best friend Gail and the sisters father. You also meet Jonathan, Olivia's former boyfriend. This is about a family who have businesses and are trying to protect their part of New Moon Beach. It's a little crazy and is fun mostly with a bit of sadness.
Read and enjoy.
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December 31, 20165 star read
I chose five stars for Morning Magic as I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know Olivia, Gail, and to a lesser existent Constance, Harmony, Johnathon and Larry, this is going to be a fabulous series as Olivia learns to master her witchy powers, a fun read
I chose five stars for Morning Magic as I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know Olivia, Gail, and to a lesser existent Constance, Harmony, Johnathon and Larry, this is going to be a fabulous series as Olivia learns to master her witchy powers, a fun read
November 3, 2016
Excellent Book
I loved this book. I became the person watching from afar as the plot unfolded in front of me. It just drew me in. Highly recommend to read!
I loved this book. I became the person watching from afar as the plot unfolded in front of me. It just drew me in. Highly recommend to read!
November 10, 2016
Cute premise but there were some grammar errors that I couldn't get over. Quick, easy read but it felt simplistic. overall not an awful read but I felt it could have been better
November 30, 2016
Nice
A nice cozy with no deaths and no sex. Just sister witches on an adventure with their shops and jobs.
A good story for young teens.
A nice cozy with no deaths and no sex. Just sister witches on an adventure with their shops and jobs.
A good story for young teens.
December 12, 2016
Twists and Turns
A beautifully written story that spins you into the world of a trio of sisters who have brighter futures ahead, but they'll have to revisit the past.
A beautifully written story that spins you into the world of a trio of sisters who have brighter futures ahead, but they'll have to revisit the past.
January 18, 2017
It is a great book to read
February 2, 2017
chapter nine and still not into this story. Sigh. Its an ok story to this point and I found myself wanting to move on to another read and so I did.
April 18, 2017
Fun
Fun and exciting read. Quirky and easy, fun and exciting. Little romance and family members are supporting and loving. Anxiously waiting for the next book.
Fun and exciting read. Quirky and easy, fun and exciting. Little romance and family members are supporting and loving. Anxiously waiting for the next book.
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