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A Haunting Midlife by Lia Davis & L.A. Boruff | Review

May. 25, 2021

A Haunting Midlife by Lia Davis & L.A. Boruff | Review


A Haunting Midlife by Lia Davis & L.A. Boruff | Reviewfour-half-stars
A Haunting Midlife by Lia Davis, L.A. Boruff
Series: Witching After Forty #3
Genres: Paranormal Romance

Ava Harper may be a raiser of the dead and a not-so-famous author, but she isn’t a vampire hunter. Not even close.

With the decision made to stay in Shipton Harbor, she returns to the home she shared with her deceased husband in Pennsylvania to put it on the market. But saying goodbye to the memories of the home they raised their son in is a lot harder than it had sounded in her head.
In the months she’s been in Shipton, new neighbors moved in across the street from her Philly home. Now, Ava has nothing against vampires. But when people in the neighborhood start turning up dead, she can’t help but to check into the newbies in the hood.

Since she doesn’t know enough about law enforcement red tape, she calls her best friend to come and help. However, Sam is working a case with a neighboring town and Sheriff Drew takes it upon himself to show up at her door instead.

And now, as if dealing with how the sheriff makes her knees weak isn’t bad enough, her house is haunted.

Just another day in Ava’s life at this point.

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This is the third book in the Witching After Forty series and I highly suggest that you read them in order. I laughed out loud so many times in this book. I mean what could possibly go wrong living across the street from vampires? Drew and Ava could not be more perfect together and I honestly can’t wait for the next book. This is of course a novella so saying too much will give too much away. I will say if you need a book that will make you feel good then in the it.

four-half-stars

About L.A. Boruff

LA (Lainie) Boruff lives in East Tennessee with her husband, three children, and an ever growing number of cats. She loves reading, watching TV, and procrastinating by browsing Facebook. LA’s passions include vampires, food, and listening to heavy metal music. She once won a Harry Potter trivia contest based on the books and lost one based on the movies. She has two bands on her bucket list that she still hasn’t seen: AC/DC and Alice Cooper. Feel free to send tickets.

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About Lia Davis

Lia Davis is the USA Today bestselling author of more than forty books, including her fan favorite Ashwood Falls Series. A lifelong fan of magic, mystery, romance and adventure, Lia’s novels feature compassionate alpha heroes and strong leading ladies, plenty of heat, and happily-ever-afters.
Lia makes her home in Northeast Florida where she battles hurricanes and humidity like one of her heroines. When she’s not writing, she loves to spend time with her family, travel, read, enjoy nature, and spoil her kitties. She also loves to hear from her readers. Send her a note at lia@authorliadavis.com!

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  1. Judy Thomas says

    June 7, 2021 at 8:30 am

    It sounds like a book that I wouldn’t be able to put down.

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  2. bn100 says

    June 12, 2021 at 3:38 pm

    fun cover

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  3. heather says

    June 12, 2021 at 5:32 pm

    I enjoyed reading this review. This sounds like one that I would really get into reading the cover and title are cute.

    Reply
  4. Jenn says

    June 12, 2021 at 10:30 pm

    It’s always interesting when you get new neighbors. I’d love to see how this plays out.

    Reply
  5. Sandra Dufoe says

    June 13, 2021 at 10:45 am

    Love a good paranormal romance. This one sounds interesting and has a good cover.

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  6. Dandi D says

    June 24, 2021 at 2:44 pm

    I don’t usually read this kind of book, but it sounds interesting.

    Reply
  7. Adriane says

    June 28, 2021 at 4:58 pm

    This sounds like a series I would really enjoy!

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  8. Eva Millien says

    December 19, 2021 at 6:34 pm

    Sounds like my kind of book! Thanks for sharing your review and have a spectacular holiday season!

    Reply
  9. Adriane says

    December 20, 2021 at 4:28 pm

    The synopsis made me laugh – can’t ask for more than that 🙂

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  10. Piroska says

    February 8, 2022 at 6:44 pm

    Thanks for the great review! The book sounds like a fun read.

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  11. Bea LaRocca says

    February 26, 2022 at 7:40 pm

    Thank you for sharing your review of this book, this sounds like a good read

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