"Five Furry Familiars" the 5th instalment in the "Kitchen Witch" Mystery series by Lynn Cahoon which releases February 20, 2024

Mia Malone is working as a catering director at a ski lodge, but when her roommate’s ex checks in, everything starts going downhill . . .

I love visiting Magic Springs, Idaho and catching up with Mia, Grans, Christina and Abigail. I love the sense of caring and encouragement that the main characters have for each other and the community. This is something I enjoy in all the authors series. I loved the inclusion of the homeless kittens, as well as Trent’s new familiar, a cute little Maltese Cerby.

I found the mystery very interesting as well as entertaining, full of twists and turns that kept me guessing till the very end. I can’t wait to see what’s in store for Mia and Mia’s Morsels in book 6.

I highly recommend this series to all my cozy loving friends.

I requested and received an Advance Reader Copy of this book from Kensington Books and NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my OWN.

Another fun addition to this series. Mia’s Morsels is plugging along and Mia is trying to juggle multiple positions to raise revenue. I look foreword to the next installment.

I thoroughly enjoyed Five Furry Familiars. Set in a town filled with magic and magical inhabitants, this cast of mostly magical characters are far more grounded in the world of reality, which is all for the better. Lynn Cahoon does an excellent job of walking the fine line between keeping the book set more in the real world than dominated by the supernatural, something I truly appreciate. To keep Mia’s Morsels afloat, Mia has had to take a job as events coordinator at The Lodge, a truly unhappy turn of events for her. This changes the “world” of the book as well as opens the door for new characters, good and bad. The returning characters continue to evolve and their lives are progressing, which is something that I enjoy in a cozy series. There is a subplot involving kittens and the kittens were a lot of fun.

This is a fun book and I highly recommend it, especially for those readers who enjoy a character based cozy mystery, in this case one with a touch of supernatural. This book is part of a series and, while a standalone, the reader may enjoy reading previous entries in this series. Four and a half stars.

I received an ARC copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I was not required to write a positive review and the opinions stated are solely my own.

Sometimes you have to make tough decisions and for Mia Malone, owner of Mia’s Morsels, that means taking a job at the nearby ski lodge while her boyfriend Trent’s mother and Mia’s housemate, Christina are running her catering business. Arriving at her snow covered home one evening Mia finds a box with three kittens inside who immediately an extra layer of chaos to her life.

Things get more complicated still when Christina discovers a dead body and her overbearing mother arrives in town to hold a business conference at Mia’s place of work. When Mia’s grandmother also comes to stay, and Trent introduces everyone to his cute new Maltese familiar, life becomes busy, crowded and not a lot of fun. Mia knows she has to sort everything but can she even work out where to start?

This is book five in a great cosy series which seems to set the scene for something major in the main protagonists' lives in the near future. The change in Mia’s circumstances added a different perspective and I enjoyed seeing her in her workplace especially when she had to deal with her new boss and sparks flew! This was quite a short book but it definitely piqued my curiosity about what will happen next.

I was able to read an advanced copy of this book thanks to NetGalley and the publishers, Kensington Books, but the opinions expressed are my own. I enjoyed this, it has always been a great series and once again didn't disappoint.

Cute furry friends found in this installment of the series. I enjoy reading Ms Cahoon’s books. A little Magic a mystery. It can be a standalone book, but it’s better to read series

What image do you conjure up when you hear the term "hellhound"? If you're like me, it's a rabid, snarling dog the size of a pony, foam dripping from its mouth and, gasp, is that blood dripping from its teeth? Demonic looking. Fierce. Think Cerberus. So, oh, boy, wait till you get a look at the hellhound the Goddess has gifted Mia's boyfriend Trent with. Be prepared, in other words.

But, wait, "Goddess?" you say? Yep, there's a whole town of magical beings mixed with the regular humans in Magic Springs, including, yep, you guessed, main character Mia. She's a kitchen witch and spells for good, not to mention creates delicious meals and goodies to share with both her human and witchy friends. And, oh, yeah, she helps solve murders in her spare time.

Lately, there hasn't been much of that as she's taken on a job at the upscale Lodge where, quite frankly, she expects to be fired every day by the cranky, difficult boss. She's lucky enough to have her best friend Christina as her right-hand co-worker. Then, after Christina's former boyfriend returns to town expecting her to swoon and agree to marry him almost immediately, Christina has the misfortune to find him dead. Did I mention both the victim and Christina come from money? Her mother, complete with enough guilt trips to share with one and all, swoops in and even tries to set up the very settled Mia with Christina's brother....again. Like there weren't already enough complications, such as hellhounds and ex partners, male and female, showing up and creating jealousy. Oh, and there's the young ghost in the library, and the cat, Mr. Darcy, that seems to harbor a lost soul mistakenly zapped into the cat's body by a poorly thought out spell. And, then there's the police chief's wife who has, sigh, neglected to tell him she's a witch, too. Minor detail, right? And, there's more than a bit of humor throughout.

And, then, oh, never mind. Enough teasers. I loved this boo. Such fun. I could go on rather endlessly with the complications and twists and turns here, not to mention the magic that is simply accepted as the status quo, but, lucky you, I won't. I'll simply say, set aside reality for awhile, pick up this book, and enjoy the fun ride with Mia, hellhounds, kittens and dogs, drunks, cranky bosses, friends under suspicion of being murders and simply enjoy this fun story. If you're like me, you won't quite grasp all the nuances of the coven's ways but, well, it isn't necessary. Just accept and hang on to the roller coaster that seems to be Mia's life at times. And, oh, I can't forget. Mia's a kitchen witch, so there are recipes.

#FiveFurryFamiliars #NetGalley is another great addition to this series.
It seems like the ex's are returning to stir up issues for Mia and her friend Christina, but little do they know just how wrong they are!
This is a fast paced book that I read in one sitting. Mia is a good character and I enjoy all the fur babies that show up in these books.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for selecting me to read an advanced copy of the book.

Five Furry Familiars is the latest in Lynn Cahoon's Kitchen Witch series, one of my favorite cozy mysteries. Mia and the gang are out to solve another murder and I finished this entertaining tale in a day. The cast of characters are so endearing and at the conclusion of each story I want more. This would make a great movie for Hallmark Movies and Mysteries. Make sure you check it out, either start at the beginning or in the middle, you won't be disappointed.

Fun paranormal
Ms.Cahoon pens a fun paranormal about Mia, a young kitchen witch just learning about the rules of being a witch and there is much to learn. There are friends, family, a love interest and animals. She interacts with them as well as butts head with her elders and the coven about several things. She engages deeply into finding out about the victim because she knows her friends are innocent...but how to prove it? I enjoyed the tale.
I requested and received a NetGalley arc to peruse gratis and offer my opinion in the same.

Five Furry Familiars is the 5th book in the Kitchen Witch Mystery series. It takes place in the mystical town of Magic Springs. Mia Malone is the main character who owns Mia's Morsels Catering Company, She is a kitchen witch along with her grandmother, Grams. She has had to take a second job as a catering director of the Lodge Inn. She works for her difficult boss, Frank Hines along with James, the kitchen manager. Christina Adams is her roommate and works with her as her second in command. Because she has had to take a second job, she has hired Abigail Major to run her catering company while she is working at The Lodge. Abigail is her boyfriend, Trent's mother. He runs his family's business, Majors Grocery Store.

Todd Thompson, a childhoon friend who believes that Christina is his fiance. When talking to him she informs him that she was never his fiance and that she was not going to marry him, He asks that she come and have dinner with him for old time sake. He has rented a house near the ski slopes and plans to stay and ski. Christine arrives at his rental and realizes that something might be wrong as Todd does not answer his door. She calls Mark, the police chief, to come and check things out. Mark arrives and gets into the cottage and finds Todd dead.

Upon hearing about Christine having dinner with her ex, Levi Major, Christine's boyfriend, goes to see Todd and has words and punches him. When he tells Mark about it, he becomes a suspect along with Christine.

There is so much going on in the story that it is hard to put all on paper. I will leave it for the reader to enjoy. There is so much twists and turns it will keep the reader wanting to find out who killed Todd and why to the very surprising ending.

The story is a fun read and I look forward to the next book in the series.

Thank you NetGalley and Kensington Publishing Corp. for this ARC.

I truly love this series. Once I start, I can't put the book down. I enjoy how they all interact throughout and I can't wait to learn more about the school and what else is to come.
I can not wait until the next book!

I received a complimentary copy of the book from Kensington Books through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

1 of my favorite authors and series. I didn't want to put it down. If you haven't read it yet I highly recommend her and her books. I suggest reading inn order

When Christina's ex is found murdered at his ski rental Mia, Trent and the whole gang have to jump in to clear Christina and Levi. Between Mia's second job as a catering director at The Lodge, Mother Adams making her appearance to watch over Christina and play a matchmaker, and a bunch of new animals Mia has her hands busy.
The kitten story didn't seem to have give anywhere, it seemed like Mia and Christina were bonding with two of the kittens and then bam, the owner appeared But Trent's new familiar is something else!

Such a fun series. Visiting old characters is like coming home. With just a tough of witchiness, it’s a great read anytime.

Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for giving me a free eARC of this book to read in exchange for my review!

Five Furry Familiars is the fifth book in Lynn Cahoon’s Kitchen Witch Mysteries series. Mia is struggling to keep her new business, Mia”s Morsels, afloat by taking on a second job. When a murder occurs, Mia and the gang join forces to help figure out the mystery. Add in some cute little kittens who are dropped off behind Mia’s house and a little Maltese puppy abandoned on the doorstep of her boyfriend’s house, the scene is set for a fun, cozy mystery. Although each of the books can be read as standalone stories, it is enjoyable to read them all for a better understanding of the characters. I enjoy these books and am looking forward to what comes next. I recommend the entire series!

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Fluffy little familiars (including a white Maltese puppy as a hellhound) are the funniest ever.
Mia is trying to learn more about her magical gifts and responsibilities while Trent has already rejected his. Up in Magic Springs the name and relationships are as real as they get and murder only complicates everything while Mia tries to solve the murder, keep her business going, and act as a go-between amid sparring factions. Good read!
I requested and received an EARC from Kensington Books via NetGalley. Thank you.

Five Furry Familiars is the 5th Book in the Kitchen Witch Mystery series by Lynn Cahoon.

Mia is now the catering director at the ski lodge. Her boss is not very nice at all, but she is dealing with it so that Trent's mom can run the catering business.

Christine's ex and brings trouble with him. There is a body found and Mia investigates to save Christine from becoming a suspect due to her past with the town's police.

I love the little kittens that showed up! So sweet. I was excited to see that Trent gets a familiar!

This was such a good story. I love the characters and the magic themes.

Looking forward to the next book in the series.

This is the 5th release in the new "Kitchen Witch Mystery Series" by cozy author Lynn Cahoon. This series is a delight to cozy readers with fun paranormal elements and great characters. The author has a writing style that brings her characters alive to the reader. Her cozy series are all enchanting and fun to read. She writes the Tourist Trap series on of my favorites,the Cat Latimer, Farm-to-Fork series and this series the Kitchen Witch. Her new series is the Survivors' Book Club placed in the southwest with engaging fun characters and sleuthing with a book club. She also writes The Haunted Life. Ms. Cahoon is a favorite cozy author and each series and release are well crafted and fun to read. Thank you to the author, to Net Galley and to the publisher for the opportunity for review. . My review opinions are my own.

Mia is working to keep her catering business alive by working as a catering directior at the local popular ski lodge. The boss is difficult and rude but she needs the job while Trents Mom runs her catering business. , The job keeps her very busy but she likes the work. Her younger roomate Christine works for her catering company and lives with Mia in the old school she has renovated. She has a close relationship with her boyfriend Trent , Christine and Trents Mother Abigal.

When Christine's ex arrives trouble brews for Christine . A body is found in his rental and Mia wants to solve this mysterious sleuth to save Christine as a prime suspect. Due to her background with the police they assume Christine is the prime suspect. The fun grows with the arrival of 3 active kittens on her doorstep much to the chagrin of her cat and a maltese puppy as Trent's familiar. Its nice to see the growth of their relationship in this next in series as they work together with their friends to solve this murder.

I love the rich characters that the author creates for the reader. I read this cover to cover as I enjoy the flow of her writing and of the sleuth. The reveal surprised me at the conclusion with a suspect I did not expect. This is a fun series that is a must read for cozy readers. I look forward to the next in series.
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Mia and Trent are back in another magical cozy mystery. Liked this one, although the kitten side story felt like it was left hanging? A lot of things seem to be building up to something, so expect more will be involved in future books. Still though, enjoyed this one and this series and would recommend.