WWW Wednesday (198)

To play along just answer these three questions:

[x] What are you currently reading?

[x] What have you recently finished?

[x] What are you reading next?

          

01. Currently Reading:
The Twelfth Enchantment by David Liss. Lucy Derrick has been shunned the past four years because of one mistake. But, now, her reputation is shifting to one of magic and enchantments. Just started this book yesterday and I'm already in over my head.

02. Recently Finished:
Suddenly Spellbound by Erica Lucke Dean. Quick, easy read about a new sorceress whose father made a marriage arrangement before her birth. Ivie is determined to get out of it though. Somehow.

03. Reading Next:
Wytchfire by Micahel Meyerhofer. A new fantasy novel about dragons and war and all that wonderful stuff. Can't wait to start this adventure, the first in a trilogy.

Suddenly Spellbound

Kindergarten-teacher-slash-sorceress Ivie McKie has officially sworn off magic. With her father back from the dead—just in time for her upcoming wedding to sexy former magician Jackson Blake—Ivie has plotted a course straight to happily-ever-after-ville. And she won’t let anything get in her way this time.

But Daddy Dearest has something sneaky up his sleeve. When “just one more spell” goes horribly wrong and detours her into the path of her father’s dangerously hot new apprentice, Ivie has to scramble to get the magic… and her love life… back on track.

Along the way, she encounters a promise made before she was born, a clan of Scottish sorcerers in kilts, and yet another goat.

*May Contain Spoilers*

 

Erica Lucke Dean writes a fun, laugh out loud, story of seduction, spells, and prenuptial agreements in Suddenly Spellbound. I didn't read the first book, Suddenly Sorceress, but that didn't detract from the novel. Ivie is a young woman who can't seem to stay out of trouble - fires, explosions, sprinkler systems... Not to mention, the FBI. Readers will enjoy watching Ivie as she dodges dangerous situations and tries to keep her magic under control.

 

Ivie McKie is a sorceress whose magic had been blocked most of her life by her father. The same father that accidentally turned himself into a dog and then a cat. Since Ivie's new to the whole 'magic' thing, she doesn't know the rules of society. Especially the part about arranged marriages. Readers will really like Ivie, simultaneously feeling sorry for her and being jealous of her ability to make two smexy men fall for her. (I use the term smexy as a mix of smoking hot and sexy). Ivie is a girl who wants her happily-ever-after and will fight to get it. Though it's hard to fight against someone who's put a spell on you! I'm sure the first book laid a strong foundation for a reader/character connection with Ivie but this book creates that all by itself. The mayhem and madness only add to the excitement, making lovers of chic-lit unable to put it down. The only thing I didn't like about Ivie is her assumption that lying will protect her. And she learns that lesson the hard way.

 

The plot begins with a simple favor for Ivie's dad. But readers will soon realize that nothing is simple when it comes to Angus. After he puts a binding spell on Ivie (one that he doesn't quite finish due to broken glass), Ivie becomes uncontrollably attracted to Liam though she knows she's in love with Jack, her fiancé. But years ago, Angus made a promise. A promise that demands Ivie's hand in marriage. Maybe a little magic can get her out of this heap of trouble she suddenly finds herself in... but then again... maybe someone will end up as a goat. If that doesn't make you want to read Suddenly Spellbound, I don't know what will. Oh wait! Magical viagra??

 

Rating: 3.5/5 Cups



Teaser Tuesday (207)



Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of A Daily Rhythm/Books and a Beat. Anyone can play along! Just do the following:
• Grab your current read
• Open to a random page
• Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page
• BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)
• Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers




Suddenly Spellbound (71% Kindle)
    - Erica Lucke Dean

I didn't think there were enough pieces of my heart left to break, but I was wrong. I couldn't be there to see the disappointment in her eyes when she realized I'd given up.

WWW Wednesday (197)

To play along just answer these three questions:

[x] What are you currently reading?

[x] What have you recently finished?

[x] What are you reading next?

          

01. Currently Reading:
Sleeper Protocol by Kevin Ikenberry. Intense beginning! A man wakes up with no name, no memory, after 200 years or so. And his only mission is to find out who he is before the time is up on his experiment.

02. Recently Finished:
The House of Velvet and Glass by Katherine Howe. Wonderfully written novel about a family who endures tragedy and the curse of being able to see the future.

03. Reading Next:
Suddenly Spellbound by Erica Lucke Dean. A book promised to be fun and full of sorcery! Ivie is about to be married when her father comes back from the dead and needs one last spell which messes up everything Ivie has planned.