Cat Nip

Jinx #1

by Gem Sivad

They call her Jinx, an unlucky witch with a reputation for casting erratic spells. But there’s more to Maggie than meets the eye. She’s a vessel of unfulfilled potential and she’s doing her best to sidestep evil as she uses her gifts for good.

But avoiding temptation gets trickier when a shape-changing predator watches her days, stalks her nights, and takes over her dreams.

79 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 13, 2014

Reviews

[Cara Bristol · Rating 5 out of 5]

Maggie aka Jinx is a spell-challenged witch whose only talent seems to be the power to heal. Hunter is a shapeshifting jaguar who works for the railroad but prowls the woods at night. He’s determined to keep Maggie safe when a powerful evil rolls into town. I LOVED this book and read it in one sitting. Shapeshifter stories aren’t my preferred paranormal read, but I’m a fan of author Gem Sivad’s books and even though Hunter spent a good part of the book in cat form, I found Cat Nip utterly engaging and amusing. Gem Sivad has a great voice and did a nice job of making all the pieces work for the plot—there were no extraneous details. There is enough closure at the end of Cat Nip to give it a solid ending while leaving enough open to lead into the rest of the series. I’m looking forward to seeing Maggie and Hunter’s relationship develop more. I can’t wait for the next Jinx book.

[E.E. Giorgi · Rating 5 out of 5]

I confess I have a thing for cats, so when I read that Cat Nip featured a sexy cat I knew I had to pick it up. I wasn't disappointed. I really enjoyed the main characters and the way they develop and interact throughout the story: Maggie has the gift of healing, which is also a curse. She is quite chatty and often clumsy with her spells. Hunter, a shapeshifter, doesn't talk much, doesn't always know his manners around the ladies, but he's a softie inside.

If Cat Nip had a drawback, it would have to be the length: I really wanted to read more! But it's all good, because there's a sequel coming out soon. :-)

[Teresa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cat Nip is a fun twist on paranormal romance. Maggie--the main character is a klutz of a witch. Her spells are notoriously bad. She tends to make mistakes when she casts them. She's being stalked by a shape-shifting Jaguar (Hunter--the male main). The book is sprinkled with humor, and plenty of excitement. Sivad does a great job of writing the time period. She has done her history research. This is a short and entertaining read.

[Beckey · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was an different interesting twist of magic, paranormal "shifting" with a historical setting. Since the story was a short the romance department seemed off like it was rushed... but overall it was a good read.

[Connie Brown · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this story. It appealed to my feline loving nature. It opens up a new way of seeing things. Very good.

[Maryalice · Rating 5 out of 5]

A nice short. I enjoyed it, the dogs didn't because they just got put in the back yard without a walk so I could finish the book.

[Haley Whitehall · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed this short read. I was curious how the author would combine magic, shifting, and a historical western setting. It actually worked quite well. Unfortunately, the story seemed rushed (would have liked to see the romance develop more) and the plot at the end felt tacked on. I want to know more about the healer and Hunter's pride. I might take a chance on the next book.

[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this tale and look forward to reading much more of Gem Sivad's tales.