A Witchin' Winter Solstice Gone Wrong: Magic and Mayhem Universe: Magick and Chaos, #8

By Isabel Micheals

A Witchin' Winter Solstice Gone Wrong: Magic and Mayhem Universe is book 8 in the Magick and Chaos series. 

Scroogess Ebesneezer should be on top of the world. She's rocking her new job as the Christmas Witch. For the first time in her life, she has actual friends, not the Barbie dolls, she used to play dress up with when she was twenty-five… I mean ten. But actual, bona fide, real friends. She's spreading Christmas cheer around the world and making everyone happy. Yet, she's never felt so dejected and alone in her entire life.

Why you ask? Two words: Baba. Yaga. The wild child of the eighties has thrown down the gauntlet, which has left the Christmas Witch no choice but to accept the challenge or risk losing her Christmas Magic forever. Since she's just found the Spirit of Christmas, the latter is not an option.

Baba Yaga's demand was simple… demand being the operative word. Find a mate by the end of the Winter Solstice or suffer the consequences. Easy-peasy, right? Wrong. First, the love of Scroogess' life has found another. Second, Baba Yaga has thrown a curve ball with a set of rules that would drive a human to drink or commit murder, whichever one comes first.

From her time on the Witches Council, Scroogess has always known the old hag could be unreasonable even on her best day, but these rules are downright ridiculous.
Rule No. 1: Her mate can't be a human.
Rule No. 2: She can't use the Northern Lights or any magic to entice her mate.
Rule No. 3: She can't reveal her real name or that she's the Christmas Witch, which is ridiculous because everyone knows that she's the Christmas Witch.
Rule No. 4: She can seek the help of other witches, but she can't tell them that she's searching for her mate.
Rule No. 5: It has to be true love. Like that really exists.

Ridiculous, right? But ridiculous or not, if Scroogess doesn't win this challenge, then all bets are off and she'll no longer be the new Christmas Witch. So, hold on to your seats because the new Christmas Witch is getting a makeover that will put the stars to shame. And if the Northern lights are shining bright on her side, she might just get her Happily Ever After. Who says a girl can't have it all?

• Language: English
• Publisher: Isabel Micheals
• Release date: Jun 24, 2019
• ISBN: 9781393087717

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A WITCHIN’ WINTER’S SOLSTICE GONE WRONG

BOOK 8 IN THE MAGICK & CHAOS SERIES

ISABEL MICHEALS

WWW.ISABELMICHEALS.COM

COPYRIGHT

Copyright © 2019 by Isabel Micheals

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This book is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents either are the product of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, businesses, companies, events, or locales is coincidental.

This book contains content that may not be suitable for young readers 17 and under.

The Author of this Book has been granted permission by Robyn Peterman to use the copyrighted characters and/or worlds created by Robyn Peterman in this book. All copyright protection to the original characters and/or worlds of the Magic and Mayhem series is retained by Robyn Peterman.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

I’d like to thank my good friend Deb S., who always listens to my crazy ideas in the eleventh hour and reaffirms that I haven’t lost my ever-loving mind. Thanks for being there. You are a true treasure and I wouldn’t be able to do without you.

Cover by Blackraven’s Designs

Edited by Blackraven’s Designs

DEDICATION

This book is dedicated to my friend Kendra, who hung out with me most nights at the Barnes & Noble until I finished this book. She was my sounding board and partner in crime and I wouldn’t have been able to do it without her. I may or may not have stolen a couple of her songs to use as inspiration, but hey, isn’t that what friends are for? LOL!

Thanks for your continued support. It is greatly appreciated. I’d say the check is in the mail, but I’d be lying. Peace out!

FOREWARD

Blast Off with us into the Magic and Mayhem Universe!

I’m Robyn Peterman, the creator of the Magic and Mayhem Series and I’d like to invite you to my Magic and Mayhem Universe.

What is the Magic and Mayhem Universe, you may ask?

Well, let me explain…

It’s basically authorized fan fiction written by some amazing authors that I stalked and blackmailed! KIDDING! I was lucky and blessed to have some brilliant authors say yes! They have written brand new stories using my world and some of my characters. And let me tell you… the results are hilarious!

So here it is! Blast off with us into the hilarious Magic and Mayhem Universe. Side splitting books by fantabulous authors! Check out each and every one. You will laugh your way to a magical HEA!

For all the stories, go to https://magicandmayhemuniverse.com/. Grab your copy today!

BOOK DESCRIPTION

Scroogess Ebesneezer should be on top of the world. She’s rocking her new job as the Christmas Witch. For the first time in her life, she has actual friends, not the Barbie dolls, she used to play dress up with when she was twenty-five… I mean ten. But actual, bona fide, real friends. She’s spreading Christmas cheer around the world and making everyone happy. Yet, she’s never felt so dejected and alone in her entire life.

Why you ask? Two words: Baba. Yaga. The wild child of the eighties has thrown down the gauntlet, which has left the Christmas Witch no choice but to accept the challenge or risk losing her Christmas Magic forever. Since she’s just found the Spirit of Christmas, the latter is not an option.

Baba Yaga’s demand was simple… demand being the operative word. Find a mate by the end of the Winter Solstice or suffer the consequences. Easy-peasy, right? Wrong. First, the love of Scroogess’ life has found another. Second, Baba Yaga has thrown a curve ball with a set of rules that would drive a human to drink or commit murder, whichever one comes first.

From her time on the Witches Council, Scroogess has always known the old hag could be unreasonable even on her best day, but these rules are downright ridiculous.

Rule No. 1: Her mate can’t be a human.

Rule No. 2: She can’t use the Northern Lights or any magic to entice her mate.

Rule No. 3: She can’t reveal her real name or that she’s the Christmas Witch, which is ridiculous because everyone knows that she’s the Christmas Witch.

Rule No. 4: She can seek the help of other witches, but she can’t tell them that she’s searching for her mate.

Rule No. 5: It has to be true love. Like that really exists.

Ridiculous, right? But ridiculous or not, if Scroogess doesn’t win this challenge, then all bets are off and she’ll no longer be the new Christmas Witch. So, hold on to your seats because the new Christmas Witch is getting a makeover that will put the stars to shame. And if the Northern lights are shining bright on her side, she might just get her Happily Ever After. Who says a girl can’t have it all?

PROLOGUE

Scroogess looked around the open Amphitheatre and couldn't believe these people were her friends. Her dream had turned into a reality and she was finally a part of something and she couldn't have been happier. Although, she missed her cousin, Calista, who would be so proud of her right now. She made a mental note to give her a call. Now that they were adults, there wasn't a thing her parents could do about it.

She was also shocked at how well the zombies could sing. Who knew? Overall, it had been an excellent night so far. The best part of the show had been the touching reunion between Bertie and Leon. She sighed dreamily. She wanted a love like theirs… one that could stand the test of time and evidently a Zombie Apocalypse. Lost in thought, she hadn't heard Baba Yaga approach.

How are you doing this evening, Scroogess? The flashback from the eighties asked.

Baba Yaga always made her nervous, even before she became the new Christmas Witch. Although her outfit was from another decade or three, everyone knew she was more powerful than even the Witches Council. So, she'd learned a long time ago to just sit back and watch the fireworks anytime the Council was dumb enough to go toe-to-toe with Baba Yaga.

Um. Good evening. Great show, huh? Scroogess asked. She tried not to cringe when her voice rose three octaves. Why did this woman scare the bejesus out of her?

It was indeed a great show. Before I left Scroogess, I wanted to congratulate you on becoming the new Christmas Witch, Baba Yaga said with a smile.

Scroogess was so enamored by Baba Yaga's smile that she hadn't heard anything else the woman had said past congratulations on becoming the new Christmas Witch. Was that why Baba Yaga was giving her a strange look?

I'm sorry. What was that last part? She cautiously asked.

When Baba Yaga rolled her eyes, Scroogess knew that couldn't be good. It usually meant the woman was irritated to no end. She'd seen it many times while sitting on the Witches Council.

I asked if you wanted the good news or the bad news first. Baba Yaga replied.

That's what Scroogess thought she had said. She should have known things were going too well and that there would be a catch because there was always a catch. Her whole life there'd been the good news and the bad news. It had been her parents’ go-to phrase. Except with them, it was always all bad news. Well, maybe not all because she did get Calista out of it all. That had been the only thing keeping her going over the years. Enjoying herself too much to let anything get her down, Scroogess opted for the good news first.

Good news it is, Baba Yaga gleefully replied. Congratulations, you're getting married and your cousin has been summoned to help.

Wait! What are you talking about Willis? Scroogess asked even more confused than she'd been earlier. While she was excited to see her cousin, she had no intention of getting married to anyone right now. It wasn't the right time. She'd just started a new job and needed to finish learning the ropes. Besides, she wanted to be more settled before she walked down the aisle and said I do. Who was she saying I do to, anyway?

"Scroogess, I love the late 70s and 80s as much as the next gal, but you've been watching too much Different Strokes. I'm the Baba Yaga, not Willis. He was Arnold's fake older brother, but you know that already, right? Anyway, as I was saying. All Christmas Witches have to be mated. Why you ask? It's just tradition. Santa Claus has Mrs. Claus. It's the way it's been since the beginning of time. With that said… let me be the first to congratulate you on your upcoming nuptials."

Scroogess wasn't quite sure how to respond, so she remained quiet. Yet, the more she thought about Baba Yaga's proposition, the more she realized that it might not be so bad getting married. After all, she already had a groom in mind. So, she smiled and reluctantly nodded in agreement.

Oh goody! I do love weddings, especially wedding cake. It's the absolute best I tell you, Baba Yaga responded before she turned to walk away.

Wait! What was the bad news? Scroogess asked, immediately realizing her mistake, just as soon as the words left her mouth.

"Thanks, I almost forgot in my haste to meet up with my man for