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Zodiac Cove #5
A Touch Dazzled
Brooke Hudson has been desperate to use her magic since she first felt the earthquake and learned she was the descendant of Cancer. As the whimsical beekeeper and florist of the island, she’s always believed in the power of nature and the unexplainable. Unfortunately, fate paired her with the ultimate stoic grump and her complete opposite, the intimidating Cole Latham. And he doesn’t want anything to do with Brooke or magic.
Cole has spent his life being groomed to be the head of the Latham family and CEO of their sprawling empire. A Capricorn to his core, Cole considers himself the most grounded of the earth signs and has no time for the humor, light, and love that are so much a part of his brothers’ lives. He wants to work, go home, and generally be left alone to brood.
But when the curse traps the residents of Zodiac Cove on the island and blocks out the sun, work grinds to a halt, and surviving day-to-day while keeping the town from spiraling into panic becomes a new full-time job. When walking along the beach to escape the constant pressure, the curse attacks and tries to drag him into the ocean, making it clear he has no choice but to work with the pretty hippie who makes his blood run hot and flips his protective instincts into overdrive.
But neither is prepared for what their combined powers create, and they have no clue that they hold the key to unlocking another piece of the past. One that could change everything in the fight to save their island. If they can’t put their differences aside and learn how to lean on each other, all will be lost—because the curse is gearing up for the final phase and they no longer have any means of escape.
Cole has spent his life being groomed to be the head of the Latham family and CEO of their sprawling empire. A Capricorn to his core, Cole considers himself the most grounded of the earth signs and has no time for the humor, light, and love that are so much a part of his brothers’ lives. He wants to work, go home, and generally be left alone to brood.
But when the curse traps the residents of Zodiac Cove on the island and blocks out the sun, work grinds to a halt, and surviving day-to-day while keeping the town from spiraling into panic becomes a new full-time job. When walking along the beach to escape the constant pressure, the curse attacks and tries to drag him into the ocean, making it clear he has no choice but to work with the pretty hippie who makes his blood run hot and flips his protective instincts into overdrive.
But neither is prepared for what their combined powers create, and they have no clue that they hold the key to unlocking another piece of the past. One that could change everything in the fight to save their island. If they can’t put their differences aside and learn how to lean on each other, all will be lost—because the curse is gearing up for the final phase and they no longer have any means of escape.
335 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 30, 2023
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April 2, 2023
The fifth book in the series you'll want to read in order to get most out of the series
CW: violence, body horror, near death by wasp stings, revenge porn/nonconesual filming (past), anxiety
I would recommend if you're looking for (SPOILERS)
-m/f paranormal elements
-horny magic
-grumpy/sunshine
-hate everyone but you
-light daddy & praise kink
-roommance
-fated mates
I adore this series and love how every book has a different vibe that fits the vibe of the couple. Continuing the action packed adventure it's time for Brooke and Cole's HEA. Cole has been anti magic and anti Brooke, but these two have explosive chemistry and struggle to keep their horny hands off of each other. With things getting dire on the island, their magic is needed.
Gosh I just adored their dynamic. Brooke was pure sunshine and friendly and carefree, while Cole was stiff, grumpy and just seen by everyone in his life as uncaring. But he was all in on Brooke once he stopped fighting it. And these two in the bedroom gosh. When the daddy kink just dropped in seamlessly HALOOOO. This series is such a horny ride and I just had so much fun reading these two bang it out and fall for each other. Their journey wasn't easy, and the ending had me swooning.
I am not ready for the series to be over
Steam: 4
CW: violence, body horror, near death by wasp stings, revenge porn/nonconesual filming (past), anxiety
I would recommend if you're looking for (SPOILERS)
-m/f paranormal elements
-horny magic
-grumpy/sunshine
-hate everyone but you
-light daddy & praise kink
-roommance
-fated mates
I adore this series and love how every book has a different vibe that fits the vibe of the couple. Continuing the action packed adventure it's time for Brooke and Cole's HEA. Cole has been anti magic and anti Brooke, but these two have explosive chemistry and struggle to keep their horny hands off of each other. With things getting dire on the island, their magic is needed.
Gosh I just adored their dynamic. Brooke was pure sunshine and friendly and carefree, while Cole was stiff, grumpy and just seen by everyone in his life as uncaring. But he was all in on Brooke once he stopped fighting it. And these two in the bedroom gosh. When the daddy kink just dropped in seamlessly HALOOOO. This series is such a horny ride and I just had so much fun reading these two bang it out and fall for each other. Their journey wasn't easy, and the ending had me swooning.
I am not ready for the series to be over
Steam: 4
August 23, 2024
This book follows Cole and Brooke and it is an epitome of grumpy and sunshine romance, which I love dearly. Cole is seemingly so cold towards everyone and everyone and the grumpiest of grumps, going as far as actively resisting any involvement into fighting the curse. Brooke is sunshine incarnate and I love her hippy feels (I would very much like to take up morning yoga with her).
What I really love in this book is how Brooke sees Cole. How she understands that he is a protector at heart and how he might seem cold, but its only exterior and he actually is a very caring person on the inside. And the way Cole has this instinct inside of him to protect Brooke from everything and that final twist in the book makes all the sense when you understand his love for Brooke.
We are in the endgame now and I'm eager to see how the group will be able to take down the curse. It's not looking good because they are still incomplete and the last couple really have to make it or break it. I cannot wait!
What I really love in this book is how Brooke sees Cole. How she understands that he is a protector at heart and how he might seem cold, but its only exterior and he actually is a very caring person on the inside. And the way Cole has this instinct inside of him to protect Brooke from everything and that final twist in the book makes all the sense when you understand his love for Brooke.
We are in the endgame now and I'm eager to see how the group will be able to take down the curse. It's not looking good because they are still incomplete and the last couple really have to make it or break it. I cannot wait!
June 10, 2023
This was my favorite couple I love Cole as much as I loved Gallen. You could never go wrong with a sunshine grump romance the only issue that I have at this book is that he gave up his magic to protect Brooke and he had feels a holoness from it, I wish he didn't have to do that to be honest'cause I loved them bonding
August 3, 2023
A Touch Dazzled
Holy cow and horses and every other thing this one was intense. Brooke and Cole have had me curious from book one on how they would work together and man did they take me for a ride. This series and the over all story are stealing my days and nights because I just need to find out what happens!!
Holy cow and horses and every other thing this one was intense. Brooke and Cole have had me curious from book one on how they would work together and man did they take me for a ride. This series and the over all story are stealing my days and nights because I just need to find out what happens!!
March 12, 2023
Brooke and Cole are two of my favorite characters. Cole is so stoic and I just love his grumpy ass.
July 19, 2023
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I like a series... but not a long one. This one is keeping me hooked. About to start the next book.
I like a series... but not a long one. This one is keeping me hooked. About to start the next book.
September 20, 2023
Loved the pairing but damn him giving up his magic was just an unnecessary sacrifice and quite poorly put in
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October 5, 2023
I have an addition to this series, and I'm totally cool about it.
October 17, 2023
That left at cliffhanger like something. i was like why did it happen that way?
Still very great story and plot gonna continue to next
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Still very great story and plot gonna continue to next
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