Oops! I Summoned a Night Demon by Tiffany Roberts [Review]

Oops! I Summoned a Night Demon (Witches Love Monsters #4) by Tiffany Roberts
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Date read: February 17, 2026

Witches Love Monsters
1. Oops! I Summoned a Liderc
2. Oops! I Summoned a Metamorphic Monster
3. Oops! I Summoned a Demonic Merman
4. Oops! I Summoned a Night Demon - Paperback | Kindle

Tiffany Roberts
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Synopsis (Goodreads):

When she wished upon a star, she never thought the universe would manifest him.

Ember has always worked hard to achieve her goals. Move to the city? Check. Start her own boutique? Check. Buy a Victorian house? Check. Find love?

Absolute failure, and it’s not for lack of trying.

So she does something she hasn’t tried yet—she makes a wish upon a star. It’s just a silly, hopeful gesture. What can it hurt?

With a literal bump in the night, Nyte appears. He’s ethereally gorgeous, with dark skin that glitters like the starry sky, wings formed of otherworldly shadow, and eyes that glow with all the beauty, depth, and mystery of the universe. The moment Ember sees him, she can’t help but think her wish has come true.

What does it matter that he’s not human? He’s her monster-loving fantasy brought to life.

The problem? He had his heart stolen by his freaking ex.

Thanks to the spell that inadvertently summoned him, she has a month to prove that she’s the one for him. That she’s worthy of his love.

But is his wounded heart able to give it?

Thoughts on Oops! I Summoned a Night Demon: As far as Ember knows, she's not a witch. Yet she managed (with a little help from a mischievous, sweet shooting star) to summon a demon who is grumpy, a little heartsore (to say the least), and incredibly sexy.

I might be understating things when I say Nyte is not thrilled to have been summoned. His trust was shattered by his last relationship and he has a hard time wrapping his head around the idea that Ember is not there to take from him. She's genuinely kind and does what she can to make their month together as painless as possible.

On Ember's end, Nyte is everything she'd wished for in a romantic partner. But since he's only with her thanks to the summoning, she tries to ignore his sexiness and treat him like a person. A person with wings and horns and the endless night beneath his skin, but a person all the same.

A little (okay, not so little) nudge from Nyte's found family, a nasty succubus who doesn't know when to quit, a couple of steamy kisses, a night demon who has to shake himself out of his despair, and a lady who wants a forever kind of love and might just have found the perfect male to share it with.

Oops! I Summoned a Demonic Merman by Naomi Lucas [Review]

Oops! I Summoned a Demonic Merman (Witches Love Monsters #3) by Naomi Lucas
Format: ebook
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Date read: February 16, 2026

Witches Love Monsters
1. Oops! I Summoned a Liderc
2. Oops! I Summoned a Metamorphic Monster
3. Oops! I Summoned a Demonic Merman - Paperback | Kindle
4. Oops! I Summoned a Night Demon

Naomi Lucas
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Synopsis (Goodreads):

One moment I’m within my domain in the abyss, and the next…
She’s in front of me with a steam cleaner in her hand.
Her name is Grace… but I’m in no threat of falling, feeling hexed…
With her, I’ve ascended, on land.

Now she wants to get rid of me, saying I’m an accident.
Unfortunately for her, I have no intention of leaving without a taste.
I plan to stay until she’s flustered, wet, and bent out of shape.
Then maybe I’ll give her a reprieve, after I’ve had my fill of the chase.

-Sepher, Duke of Hell

Thoughts on Oops! I Summoned a Demonic Merman: Grace was only trying to clean up her parent's rental when she triggered the summoning circle left behind by the last renters and suddenly she has a roomful of merman. Demonic merman, so be specific. Sepher isn't thrilled to have been summoned, but he's also pretty darn intrigued by the human with the tasty tears and sexy body.

So he does what any self-respecting demon would do and makes a deal with Grace. And in typical demonic fashion, he makes sure the terms are in his favor. To be fair, why should be give up the tasty human treat now that he's found her?

On Grace's end, she's understandably confused on how she accidentally summoned a demonic merman. While she has magic, she shies away from using it after a bad incident years ago and she doesn't quite know what triggers her abilities. Turns out a sexy demon in the bathtub is the answer.

A grumpy demon who is about to find his match in the human realm, a lady who doesn't fit in until she does, and a watery hellscape that's perfect for raising little demonic merkids. Grace and Sepher are worlds apart, but they work!

Oops! I Summoned a Metamorphic Monster by Opal Reyne [Review]

Oops! I Summoned a Metamorphic Monster (Witches Love Monsters #2) by Opal Reyne
Format: ebook
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Date read: February 12, 2026

Witches Love Monsters
1. Oops! I Summoned a Liderc
2. Oops! I Summed a Metamorphic Monster - Paperback | Kindle
3. Oops! I Summoned a Demonic Merman
4. Oops! I Summoned a Night Demon

Opal Reyne
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Synopsis (Goodreads):

When Skylar is tricked into making an online dating profile, she rebels by summoning a boyfriend for the night instead.

What comes out of her magic circle is not what she expected. He doesn’t even have a body! He’s just a mass of glowing blue tentacles. Yet he gives her the hottest—and strangest—ride of her life until the sun rises.

She knows she can’t rely on an amorphous tentacle creature for love, but can she bear to close the one-way door that is the magic circle? Even when that wretched online dating profile helps her find the perfect man, will she be able to resist if the naughty, shape-shifting monster starts knocking?

Thoughts on Oops! I Summoned a Metamorphic Monster: When Skylar gets an idea in her head, she absolutely takes it and runs with it. Just full steam ahead. No looking back. Give it her all and deal with any consequences later. Fortunately, she has pretty good instincts and when she gets these ideas, they tend to be good ones.

For example, summoning a demon to give her some good, down home lovin' for a night. Sure, sure, she expected an incubus or something vaguely humanoid when she set out to get this lovin', but she 100% didn't have (too) much of an issue with the monster that answered her summons. Added bonus: his tentacles were VERY attentive and might have ruined Skylar for any regular lovin' in the future.

As for the non-humanoid monster? Well, Vorg likes the sweet, receptive witch who accidentally summoned him. Considering the type of monster he is, getting a summons at all is rare. Getting one from an individual who REALLY likes his non-human parts? MAGNIFICENT.

A little magic, some frisky tentacles, a monster who can become exactly what his witch needs, and a witch who didn't expect to fall for her one-night summon, but she fell and fell hard. *thumbs up*

Oops! I Summoned a Liderc by Regine Abel [Review]

Oops! I Summoned a Liderc (Witches Love Monsters #1) by Regine Abel
Format: ebook
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Date read: February 10, 2026

Witches Love Monsters
1. Oops! I Summoned a Liderc - Paperback | Kindle
2. Oops! I Summoned a Metamorphic Monster
3. Oops! I Summoned a Demonic Merman
4. Oops! I Summoned a Night Demon

Regine Abel
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Synopsis (Goodreads):

Crack an egg, hatch a demon!

When Coral goes to pick up the remaining belongings her obnoxious ex-roommate Angelique left in their old flat, she inadvertently starts the mother of all shitstorms. How was Coral to know that she’d brought back Vazul—an insanely hot sex demon, with a sharp tongue and wicked wits? She should cast him out, but the thought of parting ways with her irreverent demon is unbearable.

With Angelique hellbent on reclaiming what she deems hers, should Coral protect Vazul from the nefarious plans that wicked witch has in store for him, or should she seize the opportunity to run?

Thoughts on Oops! I Summoned a Liderc: Being a decent human being (and not wanting to pay a cleaning fee on the apartment they're moving out of), Coral picks up the last of her former roommates belongings from the apartment they just moved out of. Little does she know she's about to change her life in a BIG way.

Because one of the items she picked up is an egg that hatches a sex demon. A sexy sex demon. A sex demon who REALLY wants to treat her like the treasure he knows she is. Coral isn't exactly sold on the idea of owning another being, but her entire self rebels at the thought of handing him back to her old roommate. She might not know what to do with a sexy demon, but she doesn't want him exploited or otherwise abused.

On Vazul's end, he's never had a master (or mistress) who treats him like he matters. Coral is kind and caring and the more time he spends with her, the more he wants to make sure she has an easy life with plenty of success. While some of that is genetically engrained in him, he LIKES the woman he's bound to more than he thought was possible.

An ex-roommate who's a little power-hungry, more than a few sexy times, a hunky demon who doesn't like bothering with clothes (at least not easy to remove clothes), and a newbie witch who is about to find her groove and her special someone all in one fell swoop!

Ride or Die by Hailey Edwards [Review]

Ride or Die (The Body Shop #5) by Hailey Edwards
Format: ebook
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Date read: September 20, 2025

The Body Shop
1. Fair Market Value
2. Amber Gambler
3. Midnight Auto Parts
4. Cheater Slicks
4. Ride or Die - Paperback | Kindle

Related Series:
(find all the books in the series on the 1st book review)
The Beginner's Guide to Necromancy
1. How to Save an Undead Life

Black Hat Bureau
1. Black Hat, White Witch

The Potentate of Atlanta
1. Shadow of Doubt

Hailey Edwards
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Synopsis (Goodreads):

Kierce sacrificed himself to save Frankie, and now it’s her turn to rescue him. Whether he wants her to or not. That means venturing into Abaddon, the land of the dead, and hoping she can locate him within its shadowed depths before Dis Pater notices his favorite toy is missing. But Dis Pater isn’t the only deity she has to fear.

Frankie’s father has learned of her journey down to his domain, and he won’t take no for an answer when he welcomes her into his home. As if one MIA parent materializing wasn’t bad enough, her mother arrives with her own emotional baggage in hand. Forget the perils of traversing the underworld. Navigating this family reunion just might be what kills her.

Thoughts on Ride or Die: Oh.My.Goodness. Kierce is in a bad place (literally) after sacrificing himself so he didn't hurt Frankie and Frankie is VERY NOT OKAY WITH THAT. The being in a bad place part. I mean, she's also not thrilled with the sacrificing because seeing the guy she has feelings for (regardless of how hard it is for her to admit to said feelings) getting hurt for her is difficult, but being a God Blood does give Kierce a measure of immunity against death so there is that.

On the downside of things, having an immunity to death also means a person can be hurt and tortured in horrible ways and not die. Which is (unfortunately) also a reality when you're the Viduus of a death god.

Anywho. Frankie doesn't care what she needs to do to get Kierce out, she's willing to do it. Well, provided her siblings are also kept safe. It turns out she's not cool with sacrifice on any level, except maybe her own. That said, Frankie also gets hit hard with a whole lot of truths she wasn't looking for. Like who her parents are. Which was really something she wasn't expecting to find out so the truth of that kind of threw her (not to mention that her dad is kinda a douchenozzle with some mad scientist aspirations and NO THANK YOU. Her mom's pretty cool, though). However, finding out her parentage also put some things into perspective. Like why her abilities are a little off center and why she has the type of bond she has with Anunit.

Let's just say this was a VERY satisfying ending. Frankie gets answers (so many answers). The bad guys get their comeuppance (so much comeuppance). The past is unveiled and feelings are admitted to. That last part might have been the hardest for Frankie. She's a lady who likes to play her cards close to the vest and finding out what she found out about herself had her questioning a lot of things that were and could be. Fortunately, her friends and family pulled her out of her head and made sure she knows she's loved. GOOD STUFF ALL AROUND!

Mage Assassins & Other Misfits by Annette Marie and Rob Jacobsen [Review]

Mage Assassins & Other Misfits (The Guild Codex: Warped #5) by Annette Marie and Rob Jacobsen
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Date read: September 14, 2025

The Guild Codex: Warped
1. Warping Minds & Other Misdemeanors
2. Hellbound Guilds & Other Misdirections
3. Rogue Ghosts & Other Miscreants
3.5. More Than a Little Warped
4. Stolen Sorcery & Other Misadventures
5. Mage Assassins & Other Misfits - Paperback | Kindle
6. Conquering Reality & Other Misconduct

Related Series:
(Find all the books in the series on the 1st book review)
The Guild Codex: Spellbound
1. Three Mages and a Margarita

The Guild Codex: Demonized
1. Taming Demons for Beginners

Annette Marie
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Rob Jacobsen
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Synopsis (Goodreads):

The weirdness level of my life has reached an all-time high. Which is saying something, considering I started out as a psychic conman and somehow ended up as a MagiPol agent. And not just any agent. Lately, I’ve been Captain Blythe’s right-hand man and most trusted confidant.

Yeah, I know. Super weird.

It’s also kind of awkward because, unbeknownst to her, I’ve also teamed up with her most loathed nemesis, Darius King, guild master of the Crow and Hammer and the number one guy on the Consilium’s “To Be Eliminated” list.

Oh, and the Consilium? It’s just a secret organization embedded deep in the upper echelons of the MPD that’s using its nefarious influence to take over the world. Or destroy it. We’re still figuring that part out.

“We” being me and Blythe. And me and Darius. But not Blythe and Darius. Like I said, it’s awkward.

Unfortunately, the Consilium knows we’re on to them. Their plans are already in motion, and if we don't find a way to stop them, the mythic world will change for the worse—and there'll be no going back.

Thoughts on Mage Assassins & Other Misfits: I must say that Kit has a finely developed sixth sense for landing in the most unhinged situations a person could land in. With Lienna still dealing with family emergencies, Kit is on his own as he helps both Captain Blythe and Darius in their investigations. Not that the good Cap knows Kit has thrown his hat in with Darius, which is yet another burden Kit is carrying around.

The good news? Lienna does rejoin Kit wherein she immediately gets info-dumped with everything that's been going on since she's been gone (which is a lot). The bad news? Kit and Darius are in the middle of some BIG things and it's dangerous for them and everyone around them. Not that danger stops Lienna from jumping in. She has feelings for Kit (which she's finally admitting to) and she's not about to let him face the things that go bump in the night on his own.

MEANWHILE, since things have reached a boiling point with the Consilium and their nefarious plans are moving forward, all the separate pieces of the investigation are sort of forced to work together. Which means Captain Blythe and Darius have to deal with their past (I'm cautiously holding out hope that they could also have a future together, but I guess part of that depends on whether they survive everything thrown at them. Guys, there is A LOT thrown at them).

ALSO MEANWHILE, Kit's abilities are explored a little more and he and Lienna make some connections regarding what he can do and what he can potentially do. Because Kit's ability to psycho warp is only the beginning. The dude has an entire arsenal up his sleeve and he's only scratched the surface.

Big things are coming (some of them already came) and Kit, Lienna and crew are right in the middle of it all. Not going to lie, I'm ready to see how they beat the bad guys and save the day (because there is SO MUCH they have to right at this point). *thumbs up* all around.

Destined to the Lycan by Regine Abel [Review]

Destined to the Lycan (The Shadow Realms #3) by Regine Abel
Format: ebook
Source: borrowed through Kindle Unlimited
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Date read: September 16, 2025

The Shadow Realms
1. Destined to the Wraith
2. Destined to the Reaper
3. Destined to the Lycan - Paperback | Kindle

Regine Abel
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Synopsis (Goodreads):

She trusts him with her life.

Terminally ill, and with no possible medical or magical cure in sight, Amara turns in desperation to the Weaver. To her dismay, the solution she offers sends Amara on a mission even deadlier than the illness slowly killing her. She enlists Remus, the only Lycan guide who consents to take her on this perilous journey. Although afflicted by his own curse, Remus is strong, fearless, and the fiercest protector Amara could have hoped for. The gentle soul behind his intimidating exterior touches her deeply and gives her an even greater reason to want to live.

He would gladly die to save her.

Cursed from birth and treated as a pariah by his pack, Remus is resigned to live as a lone wolf. When Amara comes seeking aid, his joy at realizing that she’s his Twin Flame is quickly crushed. Amara is dying and the only cure is pure insanity. Against all logic, Remus pledges to save the sweet and courageous female who looks at him like a worthy male, not a feral beast to be banished.

After a lifetime of misery, Remus will fight the Gods themselves to protect the one good thing Fate has ever given him… or die trying.

Thoughts on Destined to the Lycan: The Weaver is at it again and this time she's helping someone who isn't one of her children. Which isn't to say there aren't connections to her running throughout, but neither Remus nor Amara are technically hers. BUT she is setting things in motion to help more of her children, so I can see why she agreed to send Amara on the journey she's on.

So. Amara and Remus. Amara is dying by inches, day by day and her only hope at this point is the Weaver. The Weaver (as is her MO) has an answer, but the cure is nearly as deadly as the disease and there's a very real possibility Amara won't survive what she has to do. But the Weaver is clever and soon Remus has agreed to lead Amara on her dangerous journey. Admittedly, Remus mostly stepped up because Amara is his other half and any chance (even one that doesn't look workable from the outside) is better than watching her waste away.

The thing about this journey is that it's just one thread in the bigger picture. Not just for Amara and Remus, but also for Lyall (who they meet along the way) and possibly the Demon Wolf. The Weaver is good at lining things up and putting them in motion when the time is right, so I see big things coming down the line for her sons and those who match them. (Does the Weaver have any daughters? I AM CURIOUS!)

A mysterious illness, a dangerous journey, a familiar face or two, a Lycan who's more than he seems, and a lady who is willing to go the distance when it's required. *thumbs up*

Destined to the Wraith by Regine Abel [Review]

Destined to the Wraith (The Shadow Realms #1) by Regine Abel
Format: ebook
Source: borrowed through Kindle Unlimited
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Date read: September 10, 2025

The Shadow Realms
1. Destined to the Wraith - Paperback | Kindle
2. Destined to the Reaper
3. Destined to the Lycan

Regine Abel
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Synopsis (Goodreads):

Would he save her or be her damnation?

Hounded by a necromancer hellbent on appropriating her ancestral lands, Ronika must recover an ancient relic from a cursed mansion to keep her enemy at bay. To do so, she requires an escort. Convincing an enraged wraith to help seems like an impossible task. But she discovers that the being behind the billowing shadows is an honorable protector who moves her in an unexpected fashion.

After centuries of terrorizing the land while lost to madness, Asheron cannot believe this fragile human, with her weak green magic, has managed to bring back his sanity. Ronika’s incredible strength, fearless determination, and the gentle way she touches him soothes the monster he has become and awakens a powerful longing and possessiveness in him. But she does not realize the deadliness of the deal she has struck to defend her land.

He will stop at nothing to protect the woman who has claimed his heart. But will Asheron’s efforts bring about Ronika’s salvation or doom them both?

Thoughts on Destined to the Wraith: Ronika's in a rough spot. She can either roll over and let a truly terrible necromancer take her home and probably enslave her deceased family with his power or she can attempt to gain the help of a wraith who can drain her life with a touch. Both seem equally impossible, but Ronika would rather go down fighting than hand over her home to the necromancer.

So she sets out to bargain with a wraith.

As it turns out, Asheron as the wraith is...not quite in his right mind. Fortunately, Ronika has an ace or two up her sleeve and manages to intrigue him enough to bring out his more mortal side and convince him to help her. Also fortunately, Asheron's mortal form (and his wraith form, come to think) doesn't disgust Ronika and she's able to fulfill her end of the bargain. (Something she doesn't mind IN THE LEAST doing.)

On Asheron's end, helping Ronika is a no-brainer. She gives him the sort of peace he hasn't experienced since he became a wraith and he's determined to work on making their partnership something more permanent. They just have a mansion crawling with foul things to survive and a necromancer to thwart before they can do that happily ever after thing.

A truly awful necromancer, a whole lot of danger, the mysterious Weaver who very much wants Ronika to succeed, a wraith with a powerful protective streak, and a green witch who will go to any lengths to protect her home. *thumbs up*

Iron and Magic by Ilona Andrews [Review]

Iron and Magic (Iron Covenant #1) by Ilona Andrews
Format: ebook
Source: purchased
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Date read: September 3, 2025

Iron Covenant
1. Iron and Magic - Paperback | Kindle

Related Series:
(find all the books in the series on the 1st book review)
Grey Wolf
1. Magic Stars

Kate Daniels
1. Magic Bites

Kate Daniels: Wilmington Years
1. Magic Tides

Kate Daniels World
1. Blood Heir

Roman's Chronicles
1. Sanctuary

Ilona Andrews
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Synopsis (Goodreads):

Hugh d’Ambray, Preceptor of the Iron Dogs, Warlord of the Builder of Towers, served only one man. Now his immortal, nearly omnipotent master has cast him aside. Hugh is a shadow of the warrior he was, but when he learns that the Iron Dogs, soldiers who would follow him anywhere, are being hunted down and murdered, he must make a choice: to fade away or to be the leader he was born to be. Hugh knows he must carve a new place for himself and his people, but they have no money, no shelter, and no food, and the necromancers are coming. Fast.

Elara Harper is a creature who should not exist. Her enemies call her Abomination; her people call her White Lady. Tasked with their protection, she's trapped between the magical heavyweights about to collide and plunge the state of Kentucky into a war that humans have no power to stop. Desperate to shield her people and their simple way of life, she would accept help from the devil himself—and Hugh d’Ambray might qualify.

Hugh needs a base, Elara needs soldiers. Both are infamous for betraying their allies, so how can they create a believable alliance to meet the challenge of their enemies?

As the prophet says: “It is better to marry than to burn.”

Hugh and Elara may do both.

Thoughts on Iron and Magic: No lie, I didn't expect to like Hugh d'Ambray when I started this book. I mean, I expected a good book that would keep me on the edge of my seat, but I didn't expect to LIKE the guy. I mean, we've seen him torture and kill and kidnap in the past and YET I WANTED HIM TO WIN. I WANTED HIM TO CRUSH HIS ENEMIES and do all the things warlords do when faced with an insurmountable task.

To be fair (and to backtrack), Hugh is a product of his upbringing. He was shaped by Roland and Voron from the time he was a child and they made him an effective killing machine. When Roland ripped his power away from Hugh it broke him a little. He went from being a nearly immortal (or actually immortal maybe) warlord to a man who has a whole lot of battle experience, but no cause. The remainder of his Iron Dogs rallied him and gave him something to focus on (their continued survival), but he still had this gaping hole inside him where Roland's magic used to be.

So he made a deal to keep his Dogs alive, as any good commander would, and he and Elara were suddenly orbiting one another. Kind of like swordsmen. Because MAN these two like to verbally spar. The thing is that Elara and her people give Hugh a purpose just the Iron Dogs couldn't. Protecting them, keeping them safe from the bad things that creep in the night starts to fill up that empty place inside him.

On Elara's end, she agreed to the marriage with about as much reluctance as Hugh. These two are NOT friendly with one another at first. Sure, they both play the part of a happy couple for outsiders, but they do it only because their alliance benefits their respective people. Until, you know, it turns into something more. Not that either of them will admit it. I mean, fighting is their love language and they do love to argue.

There is A LOT going on here in addition to Hugh and Elara glaring daggers at one another. Elara's magic is powerful and dangerous (and a closely guarded secret). Hugh is more than just a warlord who's been cast aside and he needs to figure himself out before the things that go bump in the night get to them. There are deadly creatures in the forest, a castle (and her people) to protect, and a possible old horror trying to rise.

Like I said, I didn't expect to like Hugh, but here we are. I'm absolutely ready to see what happens next.

Magic Triumphs by Ilona Andrews [Review]

Magic Triumphs (Kate Daniels #10) by Ilona Andrews
Format: ebook
Source: purchased
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Date read: September 4, 2025

Kate Daniels
0.5. A Questionable Client
1. Magic Bites
2. Magic Burns
3. Magic Strikes
3.5. Magic Mourns
4. Magic Bleeds
4.5. Magic Dreams
Curran POV Collection
5. Magic Slays
5.3. Magic Tests
5.4. Magic Gifts
5.5. Gunmetal Magic
5.8. An Ill-Advised Rescue
6. Magic Rises
6.5. Magic Steals
7. Magic Breaks
8. Magic Shifts
9. Magic Binds
10. Magic Triumphs - Paperback | Kindle
Small Magics

Related Series:
(find all the books in the series on the 1st book review)
Grey Wolf
1. Magic Stars

Iron Covenant
1. Iron and Magic

Kate Daniels: Wilmington Years
1. Magic Tides

Kate Daniels World
1. Blood Heir

Roman's Chronicles
1. Sanctuary

Ilona Andrews
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Synopsis (Goodreads):

Kate has come a long way from her origins as a loner taking care of paranormal problems in post-Shift Atlanta. She's made friends and enemies. She's found love and started a family with Curran Lennart, the former Beast Lord. But her magic is too strong for the power players of the world to let her be.

Kate and her father, Roland, currently have an uneasy truce, but when he starts testing her defenses again, she knows that sooner or later a confrontation is inevitable. The Witch Oracle has begun seeing visions of blood, fire, and human bones. And when a mysterious box is delivered to Kate's doorstep, a threat of war from the ancient enemy who nearly destroyed her family, she knows her time is up.

Kate Daniels sees no other choice but to combine forces with the unlikeliest of allies. She knows betrayal is inevitable. She knows she may not survive the coming battle. But she has to try.

For her child.

For Atlanta.

For the world.

Thoughts on Magic Triumphs: Kate and her father are sort of circling one another as they play the Wait and See game. Which means Kate know her father will eventually step in and try to take Atlanta from her and she has to find a way to stop him. Frankly, it seems like a tall order and all their options are not great. But Kate and Curran and their people aren't ones to give up so they keep fortifying and searching and making plans.

And then something new and terrible crosses their paths. Something bad enough that Kate is contemplating asking Roland to stand beside her as her ally. Which means things are DIRE.

As Kate attempts to unravel the mystery of what is harrowing them, Roland's cadre of assassins keep gunning for her kid. Plus, Curran is manifesting some new abilities. Kate's not going to stand for any of her family falling, so she has to deal with all those things while worrying about what's coming.

On the plus side, Kate and Hugh finally manage to meet in the middle. Well, sort of. Kate isn't happy to have Hugh near her at all and Hugh is...honestly, he's a changed man from the one he was when he was under Roland's thumb. I REALLY didn't imagine ever liking the guy, but I do. I like him.

A terrible enemy, big magic, assassins, bloodshed, family, the cutest cub imaginable, bigger magic, and Kate and Curran doing their best to make sure they all survive. MAN, this book brought the blood and battles in spades and, while I'm sorry to say goodbye to Atlanta, it was a VERY satisfactory ending.

A Witch for Mr. Garland by Deanna Chase [Review]

A Witch for Mr. Garland (Witches of Christmas Grove #6) by Deanna Chase
Format: ebook
Source: borrowed through Kindle Unlimited
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Date read: August 3, 2025

Witches of Christmas Grove
1. A Witch for Mr. Holiday
2. A Witch for Mr. Christmas
3. A Witch for Mr. Winter
4. A Witch for Mr. Mistletoe
5. A Witch for Mr. Frost
6. A Witch for Mr. Garland - Paperback | Kindle
7. A Witch for Mr. Bell

Deanna Chase
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Synopsis (Goodreads):

Sixteen years ago, on a snowy December night, seer Danny Frost received a message from a mage that sent him running from the love of his life, Marissa Cane. Since then, Christmas has never been the same. But when Marissa unexpectedly walks back into his life, he’s determined to right past wrongs and maybe find a way to heal both of their hearts.

Marissa Cane’s heart was shattered at just nineteen, and since that day she stopped believing in fairy tales. So when a sugar plum fairy shows up in her adopted town of Christmas Grove with a message that could change everything, she’s skeptical to say the least. But when an old curse rears its ugly head, the only way to keep her safe is to let Danny Frost back into her life. Now they need to work together to break the curse and to do that, they’ll need a little holiday magic along the way.

Thoughts on A Witch for Mr. Garland: We're back in Christmas Grove and this time we have Danny Frost (cousin to Atlas) and pub owner Marissa making magic. Well, sort of. These two are a little complicated in that they were married previously (when they were MUCH younger) and circumstances had them parting. While they've both tried to move on, they haven't really forgotten one another.

So. Circumstances. By that, I mean a curse. One that had Danny seeing visions of the woman he loved being hurt in worse and worse ways. Not wanting Marissa to die most horribly, Danny gave his regrets and fled for the hills. Metaphorically. Unfortunately, he didn't share why he was leaving with Marissa and she's spent the last decade plus just knowing he'd left.

Now they're in the same place at the same time, trying to put down roots in magical Christmas Grove. When a sugar plum fairy trying gain her wings shows up, Marissa realizes she might not be as over Danny as she's been trying to convince herself. Learning about the curse and what they need to do to break it isn't ideal, but she's willing to give it a try. After all, it's not like she's still IN LOVE WITH her ex or anything, RIGHT?!?!

A little holiday magic, visions of both the good and bad variety, a dog-centric parade, a man who tries to do the right thing whenever he can, and a lady who has to learn to trust again with the person she loves the most. *thumbs up*

The Witch's Christmas Catastrophe by Kristen Painter [Review]

The Witch's Christmas Catastrophe (Nocturne Falls #16.5) by Kristen Painter
Format: ebook
Source: purchased
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Date read: December 23, 2024

Nocturne Falls
1. The Vampire's Mail Order Bride
2. The Werewolf Meets His Match
3. The Gargoyle Gets His Girl
4. The Professor Woos the Witch
4.5. The Witch's Halloween Hero
4.6. The Werewolf's Christmas Wish
5. The Vampire's Fake Fiancée
5.5. The Vampire's Valentine Surprise
6. The Shifter Romances the Writer
6.5. The Vampire's True Love Trials
7. The Dragon Finds Forever
8. The Vampire's Accidental Wife
9. The Reaper Rescues the Genie
10. The Detective Wins the Witch
11. The Vampire's Priceless Treasure
12. The Werewolf Dates the Deputy
13. The Siren Saves the Billionaire
14. The Vampire's Sunny Sweetheart
15. Death Dates the Oracle
16. The Vampire's Former Flame
16.5. The Witch's Christmas Catastrophe - Paperback | Kindle

Related Series:
(find all the books in the series on the 1st book review)
Jayne Frost
1. Miss Frost Solves a Cold Case

Kristen Painter
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Synopsis (Goodreads):

Witch Holly Winters is ready for a peaceful, magical Christmas in her family’s cozy mountain cabin in Nocturne Falls. She plans to do some knitting and watch all the best holiday movies. But when ancient dark magic begins to stir in the snowy forest, peace and serenity quickly disappear. With danger lurking at every turn, Holly teams up with Demetrius Voss, a brooding and irresistibly handsome vampire neighbor, to unravel the mystery menacing their beloved supernatural town.

As they work together to contain the rising threat, Holly finds herself unexpectedly drawn to Demetrius’s quiet strength and unexpected charm. Between Christmas lights, snowball fights, and quiet moments by the fire, sparks begin to fly—proving that even in the midst of chaos, the holiday spirit has a way of bringing people together.

With two quirky cats, a dash of romance, and an epic battle against ancient forces, Holly and Demetrius must rely on each other to protect the town they love. Will they restore the magic in time for Christmas—and discover that the greatest gift of all is the one they never saw coming?

Thoughts on The Witch's Christmas Catastrophe: Two individuals who very much expect to spend the holidays alone end up cohabiting thanks to a winter storm and it's VERY good they had one another to rely on. You know, since something dark and dangerous is stirring in the woods and seems to be targeting Holly's cabin.

Like I said, it's a good thing the winter weather sent Demetrius looking for a warm place to hunker down. While they're both generally solitary (with the exception of their respective cats), they are much stronger together than they are alone. And Holly needs all the strength she can get when something big starts testing the wards around the mountain.

Soon she and Demetrius are working together to figure out what's out there. And the more time they spend with one another, the more they find themselves wondering how they went so long without. A little detective work, a little gentle prodding, and a few meals together is only the start. GOOD STUFF!

When the Witch Met the Minotaur by Lila Appleton [Review]

When the Witch Met the Minotaur (Leafshire Cove Monsters #2) by Lila Appleton
Format: ebook
Source: borrowed through Kindle Unlimited
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Date read: July 27, 2025

Leafshire Cove Monsters
1. When the Weaver Met the Gargoyle
2. When the Witch Met the Minotaur - Paperback | Kindle
3. When the Baker Met the Dragon

Lila Appleton
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Synopsis (Goodreads):

She crafts perfection; he conjures chaos—and neither is prepared for the spell they cast on each other.

I am respected in Leafshire Cove because I perform magic exactly the way it should be performed—with a witch’s intuition. My spells are precise, and they’re either wonderfully practical or completely fun. Regardless, my magic is true magic. On market days, my cart always has the longest line.

That is, until he arrives.

An arrogant, foolish minotaur with a ridiculously posh accent sets up shop right beside me. And even though his magic is only a mishmash of tacky illusions and over-the-top displays, townsfolk flock to him.

Infuriating.

When one of his stupid illusions triggers a magical mishap, I have to step in to keep the whole town from going down. And just when I think he’s my biggest issue and I might have to murder the fool, we discover something far, far more dangerous hiding beneath the streets of Leafshire Cove.

Thoughts on When the Witch Met the Minotaur: So. Tully is Leafshire Cove's morally gray witch and I didn't love her in Laini's book thanks to the love spell she slipped Laini and Rom. Consent is key, my friends. HOWEVER, the consent issue has been addressed (thank you, lord mayor) and Tully isn't nearly as gray as she seemed initially. In fact, she's kind of turned into a good friend for Laini and Kaya. Not that she'll admit it, but her actions speak for themself.

That said, Tully still has some sharp edges. She's furious that a MINOTAUR would dare try to horn in on her magic business when everyone knows minotaurs don't have any magic. Let's just say she's not nice to Argos in the slightest and it's only Argos's laid back personality that keeps things from getting out of hand. Tully is also quick to fling about accusations. Again, it's only Argos's sunny disposition and scientific mind (because Tully is fascinating to him) that keeps things level.

On Argos's end, he really is smitten with Tully's fierce glares and crackling hair from the first. He has his reasons for needing to make money fast and he doesn't really understand the power he's harnessing to make his illusions. Fortunately for everyone, Tully knows what's what and when she unbends enough to work with Argos, THINGS HAPPEN.

A little chaos magic, a pair of sexy glasses, kindly townsfolk, a male who has to shed his inhibitions a little to keep up with his witch, and a witch who likes to be in charge when things go down. *thumbs up*

Wooing the Witch Queen by Stephanie Burgis [Review]

Wooing the Witch Queen (Queens of Villainy #1) by Stephanie Burgis
Format: paperback
Source: purchased
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Date read: July 25, 2025

Queens of Villainy
1. Wooing the Witch Queen - Paperback | Kindle
2. Enchanting the Fae Queen

Stephanie Burgis
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Synopsis (Goodreads):

In a Gaslamp-lit world where hags and ogres lurk in thick pine forests, three magical queens form an uneasy alliance to protect their lands from invasion…and love turns their world upside down.

Queen Saskia is the wicked sorceress everyone fears. After successfully wrestling the throne from her evil uncle, she only wants one thing: to keep her people safe from the empire next door. For that, she needs to spend more time in her laboratory experimenting with her spells. She definitely doesn’t have time to bring order to her chaotic library of magic.

When a mysterious dark wizard arrives at her castle, Saskia hires him as her new librarian on the spot. “Fabian” is sweet and a little nerdy, and his requests seem a little strange – what in the name of Divine Elva is a fountain pen? – but he’s getting the job done. And if he writes her flirtatious poetry and his innocent touch makes her skin singe, well…

Little does Saskia know that the "wizard" she’s falling for is actually an Imperial archduke in disguise, with no magical training whatsoever. On the run, with perilous secrets on his trail and a fast growing yearning for the wicked sorceress, he's in danger from her enemies and her newfound allies, too. When his identity is finally revealed, will their love save or doom each other?

Thoughts on Wooing the Witch Queen: Oh my goodness. Felix was the world's biggest sweetheart and his kindness hadn't been soured in the slightest by his guardian's abuse of him over the years. He's just a big, moral hunk of a man who happened to have untapped skills and a lot of perfectly timed luck (or the hand of a goddess guiding him). He escapes his guardian with the intent of throwing himself on Saskia's mercy and instead ends up with a job cataloging the beautiful, intimidating queen's library.

Despite his lack of practical skills when it comes to magic, Felix is smart and he kind of loves the job he's been set to. And Saskia makes him go a little mentally mushy whenever she's around. He knows there can't be anything between them since he's the Archduke she's determined to bring down (which swings back around to his terrible guardian and the proclamations that have been made in Felix's name), but it isn't long before his heart wholly belongs to her.

Which brings us to Saskia. She's not one for social niceties or, well, social much of anything. She really only wants to be left alone with her experiments. But necessity had her overthrowing her evil uncle and now she has a kingdom that needs to be ruled. She never expected to LIKE the dark wizard she hired to catalog her library (because dark wizards are generally massive jerkfaces), but "Fabian" is oddly captivating.

A gorgeous, dangerous world, allies with secrets of their own, monsters who have more heart than most of the individuals in charge, an Archduke with untapped depths, and a dark queen who has more than a little baggage to deal with (and who knows a good man when she meets him). *thumbs up* on so many levels!

Dealing with a Desperate Demon by Charlotte Stein [Review]

Dealing with a Desperate Demon (The Sanctuary for Supernatural Creatures #2) by Charlotte Stein
Format: ebook
Source: provided through NetGalley
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Date read: July 6, 2025

The Sanctuary for Supernatural Creatures
1. How to Help a Hungry Werewolf
2. Dealing with a Desperate Demon - Paperback | Kindle
3. Falling for a Villainous Vampire

Charlotte Stein
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Synopsis (Goodreads):

Nancy has just about given up on finding her special person when Jack Jackson—big, scary and the town loser—walks into her bookstore. He’s apparently even more desperate for help in the romance department than she is. And after a bit of gentle persuasion, he finally accepts her guidance in securing his dream girl. Practice dates, lessons in tenderness—you name it, she can teach it.

There’s just one problem: his dream girl might have more than an issue with his dating skills. Because Jack isn’t just a little clueless; he’s actually the demonic son of Satan, from the deepest depths of hell. He’s spent his entire long underlife dragging evildoers to their fates, while really trying not to live up to his Dad’s expectations.

Now, it isn’t just about getting a date with his dream girl. He needs to become a better man to win over the woman he’s been cosmically bound to, in a Beauty and the Beast style pact. If he fails, everyone he cares for will face a terrible fate. Luckily for him, Nancy may well be the witch she’s always tried to pretend she wasn’t. She can save him, he knows it—and she’s starting to know it too. Even if every day spent with him is an agonising reminder that she isn’t the girl he’s fated for.

But as the deadline approaches she’s starting to wonder... Could it be that she’s finally found her Prince? Or is she about to lose her heart to hell?

Thoughts on Dealing with a Desperate Demon: Nancy's in a bit of a pickle. After accidentally embarrassing Jack in her bookstore, she makes an effort to reach out to the surliest resident in town. Which...doesn't quite go as she thought. After all, she got a peek at the inside Jack's ramshackle cabin, got to see him in only a towel, and incited his legendary temper. Which sent her beating feet and resulted in an accident when she spotted something that absolutely shouldn't exist.

When Jack came to her assistance after the accident, suddenly Nancy starts seeing him in a whole new lights. He's a little awkward, has a house she could easily love, and isn't nearly as terrifying once she starts spending time with him. In fact, the more time Nancy spends with Jack, the more she starts wondering what it would be like to kiss him. Among other things.

On Jack's end, he's completely clueless about how humans interact. He also has a deadline looming over him that he's starting to think he might not meet. Because becoming the type of man a woman would want to spend the rest of her life with seems like an insurmountable task. He keeps trying, mind you, because the lady in question is worth it, but figuring out all the intricacies of dating and living in the human world is a lot harder than he expected.

A little witchy power, a sassy familiar, complicated family dynamics (even when the parents aren't around), friendship, a demon trying his best to be a good human male, and a lady who has to figure out how to unbury a part of herself that's been pushed down before it's too late. SO GOOD!

Moaning for the Monsters by Wendi Guff [Review]

Moaning for the Monsters (Monstrous Holidates #1) by Wendi Guff
Format: ebook
Source: borrowed through Kindle Unlimited
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Date read: April 1, 2025

Monstrous Holidates
1. Moaning for the Monsters - Kindle

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Monstrous Meet Cutes
1. Audited by the Anubis

Wendi Guff
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Synopsis (Goodreads):

HAUNTED BY A CRUSH—sounds perfect for Halloween, right?

Except I’ve been attracted to my two best friends for years, and my crush is turning into something more than just lust…
But I can’t be in love with the hunky Bigfoot and the brooding Mothman, not when my winged bestie also pines for our furry, behemoth friend.
Mercer stares at Bellamy like he’s the very air the Mothman needs to breathe and watching his pain only escalates my own. As an Llorona, I have to be careful so I don’t unleash my wail and mark everyone around me for death.
So I carefully tamp back my feelings, tucking them away in the hopes that they’ll eventually disappear—because that’s what happens when you repress emotions.
Not.
And it only takes a sip of Witch’s brew—one of the most powerful aphrodisiacs—for everything to come tumbling out.
Will my confession ruin all our spooky fun, or are Bellamy and Mercer hiding secret desires of their own?

Thoughts on Moaning for the Monsters: *ahem* So. A Mothman, a Bigfoot, and a Llorona walk into a bar... HA. Just kidding. They end up in a conveniently spelled glade in the woods before getting busy, BUT STILL. These three are friends and they all have a soft spot for one another only Xochi is GLORIOUSLY clueless that the guys are into her. So she does her absolute best to not get between them. Which is maybe a little ironic because that's EXACTLY where Bellamy and Mercer want her.

While that does (eventually) happen, these three have a little fumbling awkwardness to get through first. By that I mean Xochi knocks down a naughty display of Halloween decorations and gets an eyeful of just how well endowed her BFFs might be. Which does nothing to put a damper on her like, tbh.

Anywho. A few meddling matchmakers, a sip (or more) of Witch's brew, and suddenly the three of them are realizing three is THE BEST number. Quick, sex-ay, and full of plenty of supernatural steam. GOOD TIMES!

The Vampire's Former Flame by Kristen Painter [Review]

The Vampire's Former Flame (Nocturne Falls #16) by Kristen Painter
Format: ebook
Source: purchased
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Date read: January 14, 2025

Nocturne Falls
1. The Vampire's Mail Order Bride
2. The Werewolf Meets His Match
3. The Gargoyle Gets His Girl
4. The Professor Woos the Witch
4.5. The Witch's Halloween Hero
4.6. The Werewolf's Christmas Wish
5. The Vampire's Fake Fiancée
5.5. The Vampire's Valentine Surprise
6. The Shifter Romances the Writer
6.5. The Vampire's True Love Trials
7. The Dragon Finds Forever
8. The Vampire's Accidental Wife
9. The Reaper Rescues the Genie
10. The Detective Wins the Witch
11. The Vampire's Priceless Treasure
12. The Werewolf Dates the Deputy
13. The Siren Saves the Billionaire
14. The Vampire's Sunny Sweetheart
15. Death Dates the Oracle
16. The Vampire's Former Flame - Paperback | Kindle
16.5. The Witch's Christmas Catastrophe

Related Series:
(find all the books in the series on the 1st book review)
Jayne Frost
1. Miss Frost Solves a Cold Case

Kristen Painter
| Website | Amazon |

Synopsis (Goodreads):

Ephelia Moreau doesn’t know she’s in danger. All she knows is that her mother’s up to something. Nothing new there. Her mother has been trying to dictate Ephie’s life since the day she was born. So when an old boyfriend suddenly appears and tells Ephie about the cool little town he lives in, Ephie jumps on the chance to take a trip, not realizing she’s doing exactly what her mother wants. Or what kind of trouble is headed her way.

Remy Lafitte wasn’t supposed to be in New Orleans. He was only there to see a sick friend, but then the mother of a former girlfriend finds him and asks for his help. He can’t refuse, and not just because her mother is threatening him. If Ephelia’s in danger, Remy will do anything he can to protect her (and her cat). She was, after all, the only woman he’s ever loved.

Ephie and Remy have a lot of catching up to do, but they may not get the chance when a real threat comes to Nocturne Falls. Suddenly, Ephie’s life hangs in the balance and Remy must make a decision. Even if it means breaking his own heart again.

Thoughts on The Vampire's Former Flame: Deputy Remy Lafitte of the NFPD is up and he's in a bit of a pickle. Well, it's not so pickle-ish, really. But he does find himself suddenly tasked with keeping his former lady friend safe by said lady friend's mother, who does NOT like vampires. Which means Ephie must really be in danger if her mama is coming to him, of all people.

So (with some creative finagling by Ephie's mom), Remy and Ephie are off to Nocturne Falls were they have a chance to get reacquainted. Seeing how Ephie's being kept in the dark about the danger (which Remy is NOT happy about), Remy is being kept on his toes. By Ephie (because she really is his one true love) and by the danger that could pop up at any moment.

On Ephie's end, she was too young when she and Remy first met and her mother's hatred of vampires might have influenced her response when Remy wanted to take things further. But she's never forgotten the charming vampire and having him reappear after so long is...actually, it's kind of weird. And it's even weirder that her mom isn't digging in her heels about them spending time together. But Ephie's willing to take what she can get and spending time with Remy is really no hardship. Then danger comes knocking and suddenly things take a turn.

Complicated family ties, a hint of voodoo, danger, even more complicated family ties, a vampire who never stopped loving the woman who captured his heart, and a lady who is far more than what she seems. I must say, I enjoy spending time in Nocturne Falls. Even when danger is around every corner. *thumbs up*

The Wicked Witch and the Abominable Snowman by Kelly Ethan [Review]

The Wicked Witch and the Abominable Snowman (Point Muse Christmas Cozy) by Kelly Ethan
Format: ebook
Source: borrowed through Kindle Unlimited
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Date read: September 30, 2024

Point Muse Christmas Cozy
The Wicked Witch and the Christmas Chaos
The Wicked Witch and the Stolen Snow Globe
The Wicked Witch and the Abominable Snowman - Kindle

Kelly Ethan
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Synopsis (Goodreads):

Supernatural bounty hunters on the loose, a monster stalking the town, and a nosy Librarian turned sleuth. Let the Mayhem begin….

Christmas in Point Muse isn’t all ho, ho, ho…it’s more die, die, die.

This year, Xandie Meyers-Braun, Librarian to the Supernatural Great Library of Alexandria, is hoping for her first Christmas as a married woman to be one of peace and quiet.

But the town of Point Muse has been invaded by bounty hunters on a monster hunt and Elspeth Harrow, Xandie’s wicked witch grandmother, is suspiciously absent.

With the body count rising, and an abominable snowman, aka the Point Muse Hairy Man, stalking town, Xandie has no choice but to investigate.

Can Xandie stop a monstrous killer and save her Yuletide peace and quiet? Or will Xmas in Point Muse claim another victim?

Thoughts on The Wicked Witch and the Abominable Snowman: There was a lot going on in this book (a LOT) and there were a lot of characters to keep track of. Seeing as how I was new to Point Muse and all the individuals who populated it, I had a tough time keeping track of who was who and how they fit in with the town. I managed, but still.

That said, this was a weird, fun little book. Xandie has an odd, quirky, kinda big family and they're all wrapped up in the goings on in Point Muse. To start with, her grandmother sows chaos. Not literally, but also kind of literally. She's the opposite of peace, for sure. And she's acting suspiciously on every front. Which is apparently normal for her, so Xandie and the fam kind of take all that in stride.

But when you throw in some SUPER obnoxious monster hunters, things take a turn. A slightly murderous turn.

A whole lot of family, some unexpected magical shenanigans, monsters, mayhem, magic, and a witch who is (rightfully) suspicious of anything her grandmother is involved in.

A Witch for Mr. Frost by Deanna Chase [Review]

A Witch for Mr. Frost (Witches of Christmas Grove #5) by Deanna Chase
Format: ebook
Source: borrowed through Kindle Unlimited
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Date read: February 9, 2024

Witches of Christmas Grove
1. A Witch for Mr. Holiday
2. A Witch for Mr. Christmas
3. A Witch for Mr. Winter
4. A Witch for Mr. Mistletoe
5. A Witch for Mr. Frost - Paperback | Kindle
6. A Witch for Mr. Garland
7. A Witch for Mr. Bell

Deanna Chase
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Synopsis (Goodreads):

Earth witch, Payton McCabe finally has her dream job in a town she loves. Christmas Grove is not only magical, but it has the small-town charm she’s always craved. Love isn’t on her radar. In fact, she’s never wanted to get married. So, when she agrees to pretend to be a rock star’s wife for a weekend, she figures she’ll do her part to help him out and then it’ll be over, right? Wrong. Now she’s falling for a bad boy rock star and one way or another, she knows her heart is going to be broken.

Spirit witch, Atlas Mazer is on top of the world. As the front man for the bestselling rock band in recent years, he can’t imagine settling down. But when his grandmother’s health takes a turn for the worst, he’s desperate to give her the one thing she’s always wanted—to see him walk down the aisle. Now he’s a groom in a fake wedding and falling for a woman who has only promised him a weekend. Will he find love this Christmas or will he be dateless on New Year’s Eve… again?

Thoughts on A Witch for Mr. Frost: We're back in Christmas Grove and this time we have chef (and baker) Payton and rockstar Atlas making eyes at one another. To be fair, Payton kind of has to be coaxed into the making eyes part. But that's mostly because she thought Atlas's plan to have her play pretend wife-y for a weekend wasn't a real request. Then he showed up and suddenly Payton's meeting his family and sleeping beside the hunky rocker.

On the other end of things, Atlas is ...well, he's int a sort of weird place. He's attracted to Payton (which is good) and he really wants to give his grandmother the thing she wants most, which is to see him married. So he concocts a kind of wild plan, ropes Payton into it, and soon the two are playing the happy couple for his family. Except it's not all playing. And before they know it, they're in the middle of planning a wedding (rife with odd occurrences) and falling hard for one another.

(As an aside, I'm not a huge fan of people steamrolling others to plan things the people don't really want to do. While I get why that happened here, it's just...not one of my favorite things. Still, I get it and it worked in this instance, so there you go.)

Allergies, fake couple-dom, kittens, ghosts, family, a rockstar who's a little adrift, and a chef who has a dream. Witches get stuff done, amirite!?!