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In the quaint town of Harmony, chaos is always just a wrinkle away.
Clara Balefire always believed the price her sister Mag paid for protecting fellow witches was nothing more than vanity—a few crow’s feet in exchange for saving lives. But when Clara discovers that Mag is truly aging—and that even a long-lived witch isn’t immune to time—she’s determined to do whatever it takes to save her sister.
Unfortunately, there’s always a catch.
When a body turns up at the prestigious Harmony Country Club, the Balefire sisters find themselves pulled into another murder investigation. While Mag follows the trail of clues, Clara uncovers something far more unsettling than chlorine lurking beneath the club’s pristine surface: a secret tied to eternal youth—and the dangerous magic used to maintain it.
Someone at the country club is willing to kill to protect their age-defying secrets. With Hagatha Crow stirring up her usual brand of magical chaos, a killer hiding behind spa masks and tennis whites, and a risky spell that could backfire spectacularly, this investigation quickly becomes the sisters’ most perilous yet.
After centuries of sisterhood and countless mysteries, Mag and Clara face a case that threatens not just their town—but their future together. Solving this murder may be the only way to save Mag’s life… and preserve the bond that has carried them through every challenge so far.
Middle Age Before Beauty is the fifth book in the Mag & Clara Balefire Mysteries series.
Perfect for fans of cozy witch mysteries with humor and heart, and readers who enjoy the work of Tegan Maher, Tricia O'Malley, and Dionne Lister.
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About the author
ReGina Welling writes cozy witch mysteries filled with humor, sharp banter, and women who refuse to behave quietly—no matter their age.
As co-author of the Mag & Clara Balefire Mysteries, she delights in stories about sister witches, small-town secrets, and murders that require equal parts magic and common sense to solve. Her work blends cozy mystery traditions with paranormal twists and a generous dose of snark.
ReGina lives in Maine, where she writes stories about witches who prove that life—and trouble—doesn’t slow down just because you’re a certain age.
Erin Lynn writes cozy mysteries and paranormal fiction featuring clever heroines, found family, and magic that tends to complicate things at the worst possible moment.
As co-author of the Mag & Clara Balefire Mysteries, she brings wit, heart, and a love of character-driven storytelling to tales of sister witches navigating murder, mayhem, and small-town life. Her stories balance humor with high stakes and a deep appreciation for relationships that endure through chaos.
Erin lives in Maine, where she writes stories that prove it’s never too late to be powerful—or to get into trouble.
