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Much A’Broom About Nothing: A Paranormal Cozy Mystery (Magical Renaissance Faire Mysteries Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Erin Johnson (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 970 ratings

Trapped in a magical Renaissance Faire and accused of murder. Huzzah!

When Adelaide “Laidey” Ryan dragged herself off the couch for a date at the Renaissance Faire, she didn’t expect to run into her cheating ex-fiancé. The day only gets better when she winds up trapped on the magical grounds and discovers she’s a witch. And the best part? She’s charged with a homicide she didn’t commit.

With the “help” of a snarky talking cat, this former Pilates teacher will have to wade through a turkey-leg sized list of suspects to find the real killer, all while juggling her new job as a broom maker’s apprentice. Despite her troubles, there’s a dashingly handsome pirate captain who has her heart aflutter. But time is running out on her sleuthing, and the lazy sheriff is eager to march her to the gallows.

Can Laidey catch the murderer, or will her snooping make her Faire game for the killer?

Much A’Broom About Nothing is the first book in the humorous paranormal cozy series, Magical Renaissance Faire Mysteries. If you like snarky heroines, twisty mysteries, and a hint of romance, you’ll love curling up with Erin Johnson’s charming whodunit.

Buy Much A’Broom About Nothing to solve a sweeping mystery today!
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    Magical Renaissance Faire Mysteries
  2. Print length
    246 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    August 3, 2021
  5. File size
    4.3 MB
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B099RCY1QF
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ The Faire Ladies LLC (August 3, 2021)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 3, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4.3 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 246 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ B09BCF1SXB
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 970 ratings

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A native of Tempe, Arizona, Erin spends her time crafting mysterious, magical, romance-filled stories that’ll hopefully make you laugh. In between, she’s traveling, napping with her dogs, eating with her friends and family, and teaching Pilates (to allow her to eat more).

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Customers enjoyed the book and found it an entertaining, quick read. They appreciated the mystery depth, fantasy elements, and character development. Readers loved the series and found the Ren Faire setting captivating.

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44 customers mention "Readability"44 positive0 negative

Customers enjoyed the book. They found it a fun, quick read with an entertaining storyline. The book was described as quirky and clean, making it worth reading for cozy mystery fans. Readers also enjoyed the author's world-building and look forward to reading more books in the series.

"...by Erin Johnson is an quirky cozy mystery clean book series to read, with a good story-line, good characters." Read more

"...It’s a lighthearted tale, sure to make the reader smile with some of the silly things that happen (I know I did), but enjoyable none the less...." Read more

"...from the usual ones for cozy mysteries, it was still pretty fun and immersive. Looking forward to starting the next book in the series tomorrow...." Read more

"I can't wait to read more about these characters. Fun and mysteries and lots of Magicals! Waiting for the next book." Read more

21 customers mention "Mystery depth"21 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the mystery in the book. They find it a fun and magical tale with a fantasy aspect, including fae, witches, vampires, and trolls. Readers appreciate the unique setting of a cozy mystery, describing it as a magical Renaissance faire.

"...This is a fun cosy paranormal mystery, with some over-the-top Ren faire shenanigans, a variety of paranormal beings, and a little magic to round it..." Read more

"...Loved the fantasy aspect of the story with the inclusion of fae, witches, vampires, trolls and gnomes. * The ending was heartwarming...." Read more

"I can't wait to read more about these characters. Fun and mysteries and lots of Magicals! Waiting for the next book." Read more

"...It has several engaging, delightfully unique secondary characters...." Read more

17 customers mention "Character development"17 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the character development. They find the characters engaging, especially Hilde as a side character. The mystery is great with plenty of twists and turns, and the female protagonists are fun, snarky, and vulnerable.

"...cozy mystery clean book series to read, with a good story-line, good characters." Read more

"...* The ending was heartwarming. Loved Hilde as a side character. * The mystery was great with plenty of twists and turns...." Read more

"...It has several engaging, delightfully unique secondary characters...." Read more

"Great character development. The world view is exposed as Adelaide, our protagonist, learns about the new world in which she is trapped...." Read more

9 customers mention "Series development"9 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the series development. They find the book delightful and imaginative, combining the classic discovery of paranormal powers with an interesting story. Readers appreciate the new take on the behind-the-scenes at the Ren Faire.

"...This was a fun story to read and a great introduction to the series." Read more

"This book was a fun romp and a great new take on the behind the scenes at the Ren faire!" Read more

"I enjoyed the unique setting of this book and also enjoyed watching the heroine solve the murder...." Read more

"Love this new series by Erin Johnson. When Adeline gets tapped in a magical renaissance fair because she's of magical blood...." Read more

6 customers mention "Ren faire"6 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's ren faire setting. They find it engaging with over-the-top activities, paranormal beings, and an adventure. The characters and Faire idea are also well-received.

"...This is a fun cosy paranormal mystery, with some over-the-top Ren faire shenanigans, a variety of paranormal beings, and a little magic to round it..." Read more

"A magical Ren Faire, a curse, and a murder. Fun location, lots of suspects and motives to sift through, and some amazing characters...." Read more

"Enjoyed the wit, characters, the Faire idea was great. Very enjoyable read." Read more

"Cute, but is there a follow up?..." Read more

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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars 5* 'Much A’Broom About Nothing: (Magical Renaissance Faire Mysteries Book 1)'
    Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2025
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    5* 'Much A’Broom About Nothing: A Paranormal Cozy Mystery (Magical Renaissance Faire Mysteries Book 1)'
    by Erin Johnson is an quirky cozy mystery clean book series to read, with a good story-line, good characters.
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  • Spinneretta
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good
    Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2023
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    This is the first in a multi-author series, following three different magical ladies as they navigate their lives within a cursed Renaissance faire.

    Book one, features Adelaide Ryan, whose disastrous date to the Renaissance Faire, ends up with her being trapped there! Apparently, this Renaissance faire is full of magical beings, cursed to never leave- and this is Adelaide’s introduction to the magical world.
    She’s only been there for one night, when she is accused of murder, but she’s fortunate to find some great friends at the faire, even if her nickname of Laidey does cause confusion to the residents.
    With a talking cat by her side, and a friendly pirate catching her eye, Laidey is determined to clear her name, and make sure the true culprit is the one who gets the deadly punishment.

    This is a fun cosy paranormal mystery, with some over-the-top Ren faire shenanigans, a variety of paranormal beings, and a little magic to round it out. It’s a lighthearted tale, sure to make the reader smile with some of the silly things that happen (I know I did), but enjoyable none the less.
    Star of the book award goes to Mort, the talking cat, because he’s amusingly larger than life, though perhaps Bruce’s mustache comes in a close second ;).

    An engaging, enchanting read, that paranormal cosy mystery lovers and Renaissance faire fans alike will enjoy.
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  • Chrissy Marie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Unique setting with a sweet cast of characters
    Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2024
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    💖 Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
    📚 Genre: Fantasy cozy mystery 

    💕 Positives:
    * This book wins for most unique setting in a cozy mystery - a magical ren faire.

    * Loved the fantasy aspect of the story with the inclusion of fae, witches, vampires, trolls and gnomes. 

    * The ending was heartwarming. Loved Hilde as a side character. 

    * The mystery was great with plenty of twists and turns.  

    🚫 Negatives: None.  

    ⚡Content Warning: None. 

    🌟 Overall, I really enjoyed this book. Ended up finishing it fairly quickly in 3 days. Loved the main group of characters and the mystery was fun to try to solve. While the setting is far from the usual ones for cozy mysteries, it was still pretty fun and immersive. Looking forward to starting the next book in the series tomorrow.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Nice!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2024
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    I can't wait to read more about these characters. Fun and mysteries and lots of Magicals! Waiting for the next book.
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  • Kindle Customer
    3.0 out of 5 stars Fair
    Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2024
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    It's different, funny.
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  • Michele Walburger
    5.0 out of 5 stars Much a broom about nothing....
    Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2024
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    Enjoyed this story. Can't wait to read the next one
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  • B. J. Taylor
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great for a good laugh
    Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2021
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    I love books with fun, snarky, and vulnerable female protagonists. That is exactly what I got with Adelaide “Laidey” Ryan in Johnson’s new book.

    Laidey is on a date at the Renaissance Faire and becomes trapped there until a curse is broken. Shortly after her arrival, a woman is murdered and Laidey is accused of her murder. Laidey acquires the woman’s talking cat named Mort. He is hilarious and, oh so spoiled! Laidey is determined to clear her name by finding the true killer. In the meantime, she must find a job, and does so as a broom apprentice. Oh, and did I mention that she discovers she may be a witch?

    This is a light, fun cozy that is perfect for those moments you just want to escape from reality. It has several engaging, delightfully unique secondary characters. Laidey quickly becomes friends with sweet serving wench Hilde and catches the eye of a handsome pirate. And the shop names at the Faire are certainly original: The Crooked Confectioner (do not eat the candy there if you are magical), Swept Away, Dungeon of Despair morgue, Pull My Turkey Leg.

    The book did have some irritatingly repetitive phrases. I kept wondering about the hip thing…”planted his hands on his hips,” “planted her hands on her narrow hips,” “planted a hand on my hip,” “leaned into one hip,” etc. Too much hip action already!

    My favorite snarky comment was “I’d even seen a clan of ninjas wandering through. Since I’d seen them, they clearly needed to work on their stealth training.”

    I have already read the second book in the series, so am now looking forward to the third one.
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  • Brad Friedlander
    5.0 out of 5 stars Compelling Story
    Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2022
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    Great character development. The world view is exposed as Adelaide, our protagonist, learns about the new world in which she is trapped. The detective work fits the story and doesn’t involve leaps of faith to believe it.

    This was a fun story to read and a great introduction to the series.
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  • Evelyn Mejia
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good read!!
    Reviewed in Canada on September 5, 2022
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    This is one of the best books ,can't wait to read the next book!!!, I keep reading, this are good books to read!!
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  • Julie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Huzzah
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 23, 2022
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    I loved this book. I have loved all the previous series by this author but wasn't sure that I fancied this series, especially as it is written by different authors. However if the rest of the series is like this one then I will definitely be reading the rest. So glad I gave it ago, in fact I couldn't put it down and had read it in a few days. The reason I liked it so much was well everything. The characters were fun, even all the suspects had me hoping it wouldn't turn out of be them the more we learnt about them. The talking cat was a nice addition and a must for cozy paranormal mysteries. The mystery was good and kept me guessing. The only thing I would have liked to have known was why she was trapped in the Renaissance Faire, what kind of magic did Adelaide have? because she never really used it. The Renaissance Faire was an unusual setting especially with all the magical people/creatures walking around but it actually worked. A great start to a new series by a talented author that never fails to entertain.
    For Adelaide the last thing she wants to see is her ex boyfriend with the woman he cheated on her with while she is on a disastrous date at the Renaissance Faire. She storms off and is warned by a handsome stranger to avoid the candy store. Unfortunately she fails to take the warning seriously and now she is trapped in the Renaissance Faire. The woman who kindly takes her in is found murdered the next morning and as the prime suspect she is sentenced to hang. Unless she can find the killer first. With the woman's death Adelaide inherits her talking cat and the two of them will have work together to narrow the list down. Can she find the killer and make a new life for herself in the strange new world she finds herself trapped in?
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  • Jan Schattling
    5.0 out of 5 stars Magical Mystery
    Reviewed in Germany on September 4, 2021
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    With a lovable cast and a dastardly murder this book is perfect for every fan of renaissance fairs, fairy tales and cozy murder mysteries.
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  • Kindle Customer Baz
    4.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 18, 2022
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    Its great storyline tons of magical characters plus murder and a talking cat make this hilarious book a laugh-out-loud must-read. I can't wait to read the rest of this series, well worth a read, Baz
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  • Federica De Dominicis
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love, love, love!!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 26, 2022
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    I waited quite some time before picking up this book from my virtual tbr pile, expecting the need to be in the mood to be paramount to dive in a renaissance theme....I WAS WRONG!!
    The humour, the writing, the plot, the characters, I can keep going on listing, everything is perfectly crafted and the mood will descend on you no matter what.
    I'm now going to start the second, while eyeing the third, book. Thankfully I heard three more are in the making, because I'm now addicted!!
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