MERLIN KILLS A ZOMBIE by Molly Fitz

Title:  MERLIN KILLS A ZOMBIE
Series:  Merlin the Magical Fluff #3
Author:  Molly Fitz
Publisher:  Sweet Promise Press
Publish Date:   06.16.2021
Category /Genre:  Paranormal Cozy Mystery
Recommended for:  14+
Grammar/editing:  received as an unedited ARC / errors excused.
Received from:  Melissa Storm
Goodreads link: Merlin Kills a Zombie
Date completed: 07.18.2022
 
Description from the publisher:
When my cat brought me a dead bird as a present, I cringed.
When that dead bird suddenly flitted back to life, I screamed.

At first, I shrugged it off as one of the random things that happens when your roommate is a magical cat, but then it kept happening.

Turns out a familiar foe is creating an army of undead creatures with the goal of forcing us to surrender. But Merlin and I refuse to let dark magic prevail—not when the entire existence of magic is now at stake.
And if magic dies, so too will all who wield it.

Oh no, my cat will NOT become a casualty in this unholy war. I’m ready to fight my way through a million zombies and then take out the big bad, too. Nothing can come between this witchy cat and his familiar—and I’m ready to prove it.
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MERLIN KILLS A ZOMBIE is the third and final book in the Merlin the Magical Fluff series.  Each release builds on the previous stories, so I recommend reading them in the order of release. 
 
Another fun, simple, easy-to-read adventure with the cat(s) in charge. I may not like zombies – truly, who does? – but how can you miss the antics of zombie squirrels!?  I was glued to my kindle from beginning to end.  Honestly, who needs sleep when there are kitty-witches and their familiar to enjoy?
 
Though this trilogy is done, the good news is that we have been introduced to many wonderful characters who will soon have their own series.  I’ve already read two of the Paranormal Temp Agency books and I’m looking forward to Drake’s and Jake’s series.
 
Note:  While I received this book as a gifted ARC via BookSprout, my opinions are my own and are given freely.
 
Merlin and Her Magical Fluff Series:
1.      Merlin the Magical Fluff  
1.5 Luna the Magickless Fluff
2.      Merlin Fights a Ghost  
3.      Merlin Kills a Zombie
Also from Molly Fritz:
·         The Killer at Cat Castle (Kindle Vella)
Claw & Order Series:
1.      Paws and Probable Cause 
2.      Purebreds & Purrjury
3.      Pets & Parolees
Meowing Medium Series:
1.      Secrets of the Specter
2.      Gifts of the Ghost
3.      Pleas of the Poltergeist (releases 2022)
Paint-Slinging Sleuth Series:
1.      My Colorful Conundrum  
Paranormal Temp Agency Series:
1.      Witch for Hire
2.      Psychic for Hire  
3.      Vampire for Hire
Pet Whisperer, P.I. Series:
1.      Kitty Confidential
2.      Terrier Transgressions
3.      Hairless Harassment
4.      Dog-Eared Delinquent
5.      The Cat Caper
6.      Chihuahua Conspiracy
7.      Raccoon Racketeer
8.      Himalayan Hazard 
8.5  Meowy Christmas Mayhem
9.      Hoppy Holiday Homicide 
10.  Retriever Ransom
11.  Lawless Litter
12.  Legal Seagull
12.5  Black Cat Benefit (Black Cat Crossing Anthology)
13.  Scheming Sphynx
14.  Deer Duplicity
15.  Persian Penalty
16.  Grizzly Grievance
 

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MERLIN FIGHTS A GHOST by Molly Fitz

Title:  MERLIN FIGHTS A GHOST
Series:  Merlin the Magical Fluff #2
Author:  Molly Fitz
Publisher:  Sweet Promise Press
Publish Date:   10.06.2020
Category /Genre:  Paranormal Cozy Mystery
Recommended for:  14+
Grammar/editing:  book received as an unedited ARC / errors excused
Received from:  Melissa Storm
Goodreads link: Merlin Fights a Ghost
Date completed: 07.16.2022
 
Description from the publisher:
It was hard enough serving as my witchy cat’s familiar when we only had to deal with threats we could see. Now he’s gotten himself into a bitter feud with a newly dispatched ghost, leaving me to wonder… How in the heck are we supposed to defeat this thing?

I miss the simple days when all I had to worry about was finishing my thesis paper and not getting fired from my part-time job as a barista.

And, yeah, even though I didn’t choose the magic life, it sure as heck chose me. Now all I have to do is to keep myself alive long enough to appreciate some of the perks.

A Hilarious Mystery with a Witchy Cat and his Human Familiar.
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MERLIN FIGHTS A GHOST is the second book in the Merlin the Magical Fluff series.  Book two picks up where the first left off and many plot elements are a direct consequence of things that happened previously, but you’ll be brought up to date.  I still recommend reading in the order of release. 
 
This series is so clever.  The human is the familiar and the cat is the witch. There is feline romance, potions, ghosts, and lots of pumpkin spice.
 
I loved this feel-good, easy-to-read, fun, and funny kitten-cozy with lots of cat-itude. I love the mellow drama (as opposed to melodrama!).  I’m looking forward to Killing a Zombie!
 
Note:  While I received this book as a gifted ARC via BookSprout, my opinions are my own and are given freely.
 
Merlin the Magical Fluff Series:
1.      Merlin the Magical Fluff  
2.      Merlin Fights a Ghost
3.      Merlin Kills a Zombie
Also from Molly Fritz:

The Killer at Cat Castle (Kindle Vella)
Claw and Order Series:
1.      Paws and Probable Cause
2.      Purebreds & Purrjury
3.      Pets & Parolees
The Meowing Medium Series (with L.A. Boruff):
1.      Secrets of the Specter
2.      Gifts of the Ghost
3.      Pleas of the Poltergeist
The Paint-Slinging Sleuth Series:
1.      My Colorful Conundrum
Paranormal Temp Agency Series:
1.      Witch for Hire
2.      Psychic for Hire
3.      Vampire for Hire
Pet Whisperer, P.I. Series:
1.      Kitty Confidential
2.      Terrier Transgressions
3.      Hairless Harassment
4.      Dog-Eared Delinquent
5.      The Cat Caper
6.      Chihuahua Conspiracy
7.      Raccoon Racketeer
8.      Himalayan Hazard 
8.5  Meowy Christmas Mayhem
9.      Hoppy Holiday Homicide 
10.  Retriever Ransom
11.  Lawless Litter
12.  Legal Seagull
12.5  Black Cat Benefit (Black Cat Crossing Anthology)
13.  Scheming Sphynx
14.  Deer Duplicity
15.  Persian Penalty
16.  Grizzly Grievance
 

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THOR by Rebekah R. Ganiere

Title:  THOR
Series:  Speed Dating with the Denizens of the Underworld #9
Author:  Rebekah R. Ganiere
Publisher:  Samhain Publishing, Ltd.
Publish Date:   07.19.2022
Category /Genre:  Paranormal Romance
Recommended for:  18+ due to sexual content
Grammar/editing:  book received as an unedited ARC copy/ errors excused
Received from:  Rebekah R. Ganiere
Goodreads link:  Thor
Date completed: 07.09.2022
 
Description from the publisher:
The daughter of his eternal enemy becomes the God of Thunder's obsession...

Thor has spent the last thousand years single and alone, and he’s just fine with that. Having lost his home, his people, and his dignity, he’d rather work on motorcycles than try to find someone to share his time with. That is, until he spots an irresistible fiery haired beauty at an underworld speed dating event.

Princess Sutrelle ‘Elle’ of Muspelheim has run from both an arranged marriage and an abusive father. Elle is more than happy as a waitress, living life hiding amongst mortals on Midgard. But when she accidentally sits at a table for a speed dating event and stares into the intense eyes of the one man who would want to see her dead more than her father, she loses all sense of reason.

Will Thor listen to his heart and let her in for good, or slay her as he vowed to do with all those of her kind?

Thor is book nine in the Speed Dating with the Denizens of the Underworld shared world, filled with surly gods, sheltered sorceresses, and more.
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THOR is the ninth book in the multi-author Speed Dating with the Denizens of the Underworld series.  Each is a paranormal romance that will stand on its own.
 
I only know a few names in Norse mythology, but I feel like I have grown along with Thor and Elle as they got to know each other.  I loved the attention to detail and Elle’s unique talent.
 
I loved the insta-attraction and sweet romance.  The story is wonderfully hot, intense, and fiery.
 
Note:  While I received this book via BookSprout, my opinions are my own and are given freely.
 
Speed Dating with the Denizens of the Underworld Series:

Lucifer (Gina Kincade)
Ash (C.D. Gorri)
Azrael (Carrie Pulkinen)
Samael (Julie Morgan)
Azazel (A.L. Kessler)
Hecate (Ariel Dawn)
Bastet (Laura Greenwood)
Cain (Mia Bishop)
Thor (Rebekah R. Ganiere)
Demi (Gina Kincade) – releases 08.02.2022
Hell’s Belle (Julie Morgan) – releases 08.16.2022
Arachne (C.D. Gorri) – releases 08.23.2022
Osiris (A.L. Kessler) – releases 08.30.2022
Hades (Ariel Dawn) – releases 09.13.2022
Lilith (Carrie Pulkinen) – releases 10.04.2022
Adam (Mia Bishop) – releases 10.25.2022
Loki (Rebekah R. Ganiere) – COMING SOON
 
Also from Rebekah R. Ganiere:
·         Christmas at Hart’s Lodge
·         Dead Awakenings
·         Rekindling Christmas
·         Taming His Saber (Paranormal Dating Agency)
·         Thor (Speed Dating with the Denizens of the Underworld #9)
·         Unleashing Her Saber (Paranormal Dating Agency)
Aether Pirate Chronicles:
1.      The Lady Fugitive
Dead Awakening Series:
1.      Kissed by the Reaper
2.      The Bride
3.      Rekindling
4.      Christmas Lodge
Fairelle Series:
1.      Red the Were Hunter
1.5 Yanti’s Choice
2.      Snow the Vampire Slayer
3.      Jamen’s Yuletide Bride
4.      Zelle and the Tower
5.      Cinder the Fae
6.      Belle and the Beast
7.      Gerall’s Festivus Bride
8.      Jak the Giant Healer
Immortal Monsters Series:
1.      Dracula’s Bride
Otherworlder Series:
1.      Kidnapped at Christmas
2.      Vigilante at Valentine
3.      Massacre at Mardi Gras
4.      Hoodwinked at Halloween
Society Series:
1.      Reign of the Vampires
2.      Rise of the Fae
3.      Vengeance of the Demons
Wolf River Series:
1.      Promised at the Moon
2.      Cursed by the Moon
3.      Reclaimed from the Moon
4.      Tamed under the Moon
5.      Unleashed with the Moon
6.      Fated Despite the Moon
 

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