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Willow Bay Witches #8
Busy as a Beaver
Angela is busy as a beaver right now...
When Gloria, Buster's owner, becomes the victim of a home invasion that leaves Buster with a broken leg, Angela is horrified. Still, with Chief Gary on the case, she's sure the guilty party will be found. But when Gloria asks her to look into it, Angela can't say no. After all, Buster is practically family at this point.
What Angela thinks is a simple home invasion turns out to be more when another victim appears, this time way up in Portland. As Sophie and Angela struggle to find a link between the two victims, they soon find themselves with more questions than answers. And why does Angela keep getting the feeling Jason is hiding something from her?
Will Angela be able to solve the crimes and find the killer before yet another body is discovered?
Busy as a Beaver is the eighth and final book in the Willow Bay Witches series of paranormal cozy mysteries. It's a full-length novel full of funny and sarcastic best friends, a touch of magic, a snarky talking cat and a little bit of romance.
When Gloria, Buster's owner, becomes the victim of a home invasion that leaves Buster with a broken leg, Angela is horrified. Still, with Chief Gary on the case, she's sure the guilty party will be found. But when Gloria asks her to look into it, Angela can't say no. After all, Buster is practically family at this point.
What Angela thinks is a simple home invasion turns out to be more when another victim appears, this time way up in Portland. As Sophie and Angela struggle to find a link between the two victims, they soon find themselves with more questions than answers. And why does Angela keep getting the feeling Jason is hiding something from her?
Will Angela be able to solve the crimes and find the killer before yet another body is discovered?
Busy as a Beaver is the eighth and final book in the Willow Bay Witches series of paranormal cozy mysteries. It's a full-length novel full of funny and sarcastic best friends, a touch of magic, a snarky talking cat and a little bit of romance.
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196 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 18, 2018
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Samantha Silver
108 books303 followersSamantha Silver lives in British Columbia, Canada, along with her husband and seventeen-year-old dog named Terra.
When she's not writing cozy mysteries, Samantha loves travelling (she's most recently been to Egypt, Jordan and Florida) skiing, eating Dairy Queen, and complaining about how hard running is.
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May 16, 2021
An exceptionally fun and entertaining supernatural cozy mystery series
This is the final book in this supernatural cozy mystery series. A great cast of characters and an extraordinary entertaining and fun storyline. Angela veterinarian in a small organ town near the coast of the Pacific ocean. Runs her little veterinary clinic in the small town that has tourism part of the year and is quiet most of the rest of the year. Her boyfriend is a reporter her best friend is her vet tech assistant and her sister is a medical student about to graduate from medical school. Angela also has the unique ability to speak to and understand animals. This witchy ability helps her immensely in her veterinary practice and also helps her in her extracurricular activities of solving mysteries murders and other crimes. As a witch she has magical abilities as well as the ability to speak to animals which only a few witches have. So when there is a pet near crime scene or even wild animals out in the woods around a crime scene and she can speak to them and get information. This is a unique twist and take on the supernatural cozy mystery genre. It is extraordinary entertaining and has a lovable cast of characters. Check it out
This is the final book in this supernatural cozy mystery series. A great cast of characters and an extraordinary entertaining and fun storyline. Angela veterinarian in a small organ town near the coast of the Pacific ocean. Runs her little veterinary clinic in the small town that has tourism part of the year and is quiet most of the rest of the year. Her boyfriend is a reporter her best friend is her vet tech assistant and her sister is a medical student about to graduate from medical school. Angela also has the unique ability to speak to and understand animals. This witchy ability helps her immensely in her veterinary practice and also helps her in her extracurricular activities of solving mysteries murders and other crimes. As a witch she has magical abilities as well as the ability to speak to animals which only a few witches have. So when there is a pet near crime scene or even wild animals out in the woods around a crime scene and she can speak to them and get information. This is a unique twist and take on the supernatural cozy mystery genre. It is extraordinary entertaining and has a lovable cast of characters. Check it out
August 29, 2021
So finally..
I have to say that if this was her first series she's let a lot slip since. Whilst these all have basic errors that a proofreader should have picked up on they're not the worst.
They do lack any real plotting, they are almost entirely solved by chance instead of logic or progression through clues. They are rather too conveniently rewarded with huge sums just when it's needed..
Two house invasions, one in Willow Bay and the other in Portland, stir them into another investigation when the first victim is Bee's boyfriends "mother", Gloria. Gloria is the lucky one as Buster manages to distract the attacker long enough for her to escape (funny how the attackers injuries from this were never mentioned) the second victim didn't survive. But what links the two? Why invade the homes of two retired people who live on a budget, demand the money and yet take absolutely nothing from either home? And why at the very end was almost every dollar recovered the reward? Surely not. It's usually a percentage of.. and I find it odd that Charlotte got anything when she wasn't a part of solving this mystery! Anti climatic.
Meanwhile Jason's very obviously hiding plans to propose. Was way too obvious.
I have to say that if this was her first series she's let a lot slip since. Whilst these all have basic errors that a proofreader should have picked up on they're not the worst.
They do lack any real plotting, they are almost entirely solved by chance instead of logic or progression through clues. They are rather too conveniently rewarded with huge sums just when it's needed..
Two house invasions, one in Willow Bay and the other in Portland, stir them into another investigation when the first victim is Bee's boyfriends "mother", Gloria. Gloria is the lucky one as Buster manages to distract the attacker long enough for her to escape (funny how the attackers injuries from this were never mentioned) the second victim didn't survive. But what links the two? Why invade the homes of two retired people who live on a budget, demand the money and yet take absolutely nothing from either home? And why at the very end was almost every dollar recovered the reward? Surely not. It's usually a percentage of.. and I find it odd that Charlotte got anything when she wasn't a part of solving this mystery! Anti climatic.
Meanwhile Jason's very obviously hiding plans to propose. Was way too obvious.
December 30, 2018
Since I don't normally write reviews unless I have something specific to say, here's the break down of how I rate my books...
1 star... This book was bad, so bad I may have given up and skipped to the end. I will avoid this author like the plague in the future.
2 stars... This book was not very good, and I won't be reading any more from the author.
3 stars... This book was ok, but I won't go out of my way to read more, But if I find another book by the author for under a dollar I'd pick it up.
4 stars... I really enjoyed this book and will definitely be on the look out to pick up more from the series/author.
5 stars... I loved this book! It has earned a permanent home in my collection and I'll be picking up the rest of the series and other books from the author ASAP.
December 9, 2018
Great Wrap up
I loved this final book of the series. Happy endings all around, my favorite. The main characters are all in great places. No hometown folk died, the beavers are safe. All is well in Willow Bay.
I loved this final book of the series. Happy endings all around, my favorite. The main characters are all in great places. No hometown folk died, the beavers are safe. All is well in Willow Bay.
June 17, 2021
Busy as a Beaver
After Gloria is attacked in her home by a man looking for money, Angela and Sophie are looking for the attacker. Jason treats Angela to a weekend trip to Hawaii and while there proposes.
After Gloria is attacked in her home by a man looking for money, Angela and Sophie are looking for the attacker. Jason treats Angela to a weekend trip to Hawaii and while there proposes.
November 1, 2018
Buster, Bee and Beavers
Great book. Lots of fun to read. Another great book in the series. Love Buster and Bees relationship. The cat dynamic is funny and sweet.
Great book. Lots of fun to read. Another great book in the series. Love Buster and Bees relationship. The cat dynamic is funny and sweet.
November 27, 2018
Good goodbye
Ok it was a little happily ever after plot wise but good enough ending to the series. And the headers revenge? Priceless.
Ok it was a little happily ever after plot wise but good enough ending to the series. And the headers revenge? Priceless.
December 9, 2018
It's a little boring at first cause it took me two days to read it when normally it take me about an hour tops to finish.
February 14, 2019
I love Samantha silver, I always hate ending a good series but this ending was just what I was going to be
September 23, 2019
Excellent series!
Mystery, intrigue, romance, magic, and small town family values. These books have it all, as well as a snarky cat that'll make you laugh. Enjoy
Mystery, intrigue, romance, magic, and small town family values. These books have it all, as well as a snarky cat that'll make you laugh. Enjoy
July 20, 2020
Great writing and characters will keep you entertained. Story just flows, making it easy to lose yourself. Great Reading Everyone!
May 24, 2021
Enjoyable paranormal cozy mystery.
December 8, 2021
Fun read
I was smiling quite a bit reading this book.
It is my favorite of the series so far. I recommend
I was smiling quite a bit reading this book.
It is my favorite of the series so far. I recommend
September 12, 2022
Totally enjoyed the series!
Just finished the series and enjoyed each book.
Sad it has ended, because I get so attached to all characters.
Just finished the series and enjoyed each book.
Sad it has ended, because I get so attached to all characters.
October 16, 2022
Busy as a Braver
Great story. Enough suspense to keep me guessing but still relaxing and entertaining. I hope I haven’t finished the others yet.
Great story. Enough suspense to keep me guessing but still relaxing and entertaining. I hope I haven’t finished the others yet.
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December 10, 2018Love this book just a bit boring cause it take me two days to finish read it
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