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February 14, 2022

REVIEW: Hard Luck Hellhound by Zoe Chant

JayneBook Reviews / C+ ReviewsContemporary / curse / fated mate / novella / POC / shapeshifters / witchcraftComments Off on REVIEW: Hard Luck Hellhound by Zoe Chant

When you’re a hellhound, there’s no such thing as good luck—not even your true mate showing up on your doorstep. All Russ wants is to keep his inner hellhound quiet. The last time it took over his life, it left everything in a shambles. He can’t let that happen again. ... more >

September 29, 2021

REVIEW: The Ex Hex by Erin Sterling (aka Rachel Hawkins)

JayneBook Reviews / C ReviewsContemporary / enemies to lovers / family relationships / Paranormal / Paranormal lite / paranormal romance / teacher heroine / witch / witchcraft / WitchesComments Off on REVIEW: The Ex Hex by Erin Sterling (aka Rachel Hawkins)

Nine years ago, Vivienne Jones nursed her broken heart like any young witch would: vodka, weepy music, bubble baths…and a curse on the horrible boyfriend. Sure, Vivi knows she shouldn’t use her magic this way, but with only an “orchard hayride” scented candle on hand, she isn’t worried it will ... more >

Petty Magic by Camille
November 1, 2010

REVIEW: Petty Magic by Camille DeAngelis

JayneB Reviews Category / B- Reviews / Book ReviewsMagic / Paranormal / second chances / witchcraft / World War II4 Comments

“In this captivating tale of adventure and timeless romance, novelist Camille DeAngelis blends World War II heroics with witchcraft and wit, conjuring a fabulously rich world where beldames and mortal men dare to fall in love.” Dear Ms. DeAngelis, As people who follow this blog know, I’m not usually the ... more >

September 23, 2009

REVIEW: Witch Craft by Caitlin Kittredge

JiaBook Reviews / C Reviews / C Reviews CategoryCaitlin Kittredge / demons / female detectives / selkies / shapeshifters / Urban-Fantasy / witchcraft / Witches2 Comments

Dear Ms. Kittredge, I have a very hard time explaining why I keep reading this series.   As I’ve mentioned in the past, the main character, Luna Wilder, can be really off-putting at times.   On the other hand, it’s very nice to see her maturing and evolving over the course of ... more >

Ruby by Francesca Lia Block and Carmen Staton
January 17, 2007

REVIEW: Ruby by Francesca Lia Block and Carmen Staton

JanineB+ Reviewsabuse / Magic / movie-star / romantic-elements / witchcraftComments Off on REVIEW: Ruby by Francesca Lia Block and Carmen Staton

Dear Ms. Block and Ms. Staton, As the Dear Author discussion of the definition of paranormal romance was taking place, I picked up your book, Ruby. Although published as mainstream fiction, Ruby contains strong paranormal and romantic elements. I wouldn’t quite classify it as paranormal romance, but I think it ... more >

November 30, 2006

REVIEW: The Scot, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by Annette Blair

JayneBook Reviews / DNF ReviewswitchcraftComments Off on REVIEW: The Scot, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by Annette Blair

Dear Ms. Blair, I know there will be people who adore this book. People who enjoy a more wacky, screwball type of comedy and who’ll love watching these two characters interact. I’m not one of them. I know that lots of people have enjoyed the two previous books in this ... more >

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