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Sex and the Single Witch
Sure, you can turn Mr. Oh-So-Wrong into a toad, but finding Mr. Right isn t any easier for a witch. And choosing between conjuring up a new pair of Manolos and working on another love spell can be tough. After all, fabulous heels don t forget to call you back...
"The Witch s Guide to Life" by Theresa Alan:
Leave it to a man to break one spell -- only to cast another. When ice hockey coach J.T. becomes the first person to buy one of Ariel Watson s paintings, her work is suddenly the hottest ticket in town. And J.T. is more than an art lover -- he s a lover. Trouble is, since falling for him, Ariel hasn t been able to produce once decent piece of work. What s a witch to do?
"Single White Witch" by Carly Alexander:
The Etherworld isn t all it s cracked up to be for single female spellcasters. A girl s only option is to hook up with a warlock -- and everyone knows how tricky those guys are: in a twinkling, you re slaving over a hot cauldron with little sorcerers underfoot. So Annie Quicksilver is investigating mortal men. But crazed Romanian shoe designers and smarmy power brokers clearly aren t the answer -- and Annie is pleasantly surprised to discover who is...
"The Trouble with Witchcraft" by Holly Chamberlin:
Backfired love spells are Haven Castle s embarrassing specialty. The last time she tried one, Jared Cragmere not only didn t fall at her feet, he vanished. Fortunately, he s reappeared, none the worse for wear -- though nursing a grudge against the person who zapped him to Nowheresville. Haven couldn t bear to see Jared s reaction if he found out the truth -- especially now that he s finally taken a very real (and deliciously sexy) interest in her.
Make a date with these bewitching tales of big-city enchantment, where the hottest trend is romance with a twist of magic.
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First published September 1, 2005
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Holly Chamberlin
38 books565 followersHolly Chamberlin is a native New Yorker, but she now lives in Portland, Maine - the aftermath of stumbling across Mr. Right at the one moment she wasn't watching the terrain. She's been writing and editing - poetry, children's fantasies, a romance novel or two, among many other genres and projects - her entire life. She has two cats, Betty and Cyrus, and when she's not writing her hobbies include reading, shopping, and cocktails at six.
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June 7, 2010
I really enjoyed this book, the stories were very cute and for the most part very entertaining. I had a bit of trouble getting into the first story, but once there it read very smoothly and easily.
December 23, 2022
I'm giving 4 stars because it was fun, lighted hearted and easy to read. Not deep but just a cutsie novel to enjoy Halloween.
September 17, 2019
Story #1 has a completely annoying & selfish main character. There was no redeeming back story about her to make me care.
Story #2 is a bad rip off of Sex & the City (both are single New Yorkers who write a dating column & loves shoes).
I didn’t bother to read the last story.
Story #2 is a bad rip off of Sex & the City (both are single New Yorkers who write a dating column & loves shoes).
I didn’t bother to read the last story.
October 7, 2018
It was ok, but not my favourite
May 28, 2014
Contemporary paranormal romance involving witches. Sex in the 3rd, implied sex in the first 2.
Holly Chamberlin - 2 stars. This was well written. I just couldn't stand the male & female leads. Haven is a Beta heroine, bland, low self esteem, no back bone. Not what I look for in a good heroine. Jared is too good to be true : kind to all, handsome & a true defender of the downtrodden (did I mention he's also rich & famous?). I liked the witch familiars. They made the story.
Carly Alexander - 3 stars. This was another well written, humorous story. Annie is living it up in NYC, away from her repressive dimension where witches only have babies & become domestic goddesses. Simon is her boss who wants to send her back - pronto.
Theresa Alan - 1 star. Poorly written, dull story about an amateur witch who does dumb things. The thing I hated the most about this story is how people don't act right. For example, near the end of this disaster the female lead's sister decides to get rid of her 2 kids so she can talk to the female lead in private. She gives the oldest $20 & tells her to go to McDonalds & a movie. Now the oldest is 14 years old & the youngest is 2. How the hell is she supposed to get to these places - fly? Plus, I've taken a 2 year old to the movies & it's not something a teenager should ever attempt!
Unbelievable that this is a published author with ,more then one book to her name. Not someone I'd EVER read willingly again.
Holly Chamberlin - 2 stars. This was well written. I just couldn't stand the male & female leads. Haven is a Beta heroine, bland, low self esteem, no back bone. Not what I look for in a good heroine. Jared is too good to be true : kind to all, handsome & a true defender of the downtrodden (did I mention he's also rich & famous?). I liked the witch familiars. They made the story.
Carly Alexander - 3 stars. This was another well written, humorous story. Annie is living it up in NYC, away from her repressive dimension where witches only have babies & become domestic goddesses. Simon is her boss who wants to send her back - pronto.
Theresa Alan - 1 star. Poorly written, dull story about an amateur witch who does dumb things. The thing I hated the most about this story is how people don't act right. For example, near the end of this disaster the female lead's sister decides to get rid of her 2 kids so she can talk to the female lead in private. She gives the oldest $20 & tells her to go to McDonalds & a movie. Now the oldest is 14 years old & the youngest is 2. How the hell is she supposed to get to these places - fly? Plus, I've taken a 2 year old to the movies & it's not something a teenager should ever attempt!
Unbelievable that this is a published author with ,more then one book to her name. Not someone I'd EVER read willingly again.
January 27, 2016
3 Cute chick-lit paranormal romances...
That about sums it up.... not great literature, but light non-mind boggling read.
"Witches' Guide to Life": Witch Ariel Watson is a painter, J.T. buys one of her paintings and her work is selling like hotcakes.... Problem is when she & J.T. get together, she is no longer able to paint!
"Trouble w/ Witchcraft": Haven Castle is not a very good witch, her spells backfire... she sends the object of her affection off the planet for a year and when he returns, he is not a happy camper, especially when he finds out it is Haven who accidentally sent him away.
"Single White Witch": Annie just isn't interested in hooking up w/ a Warlock (too much domestic work on the home front) so she is now scouting "mortal" men... After meeting too many Not-Mr.-Rights, Annie finally discovers her match.
That about sums it up.... not great literature, but light non-mind boggling read.
"Witches' Guide to Life": Witch Ariel Watson is a painter, J.T. buys one of her paintings and her work is selling like hotcakes.... Problem is when she & J.T. get together, she is no longer able to paint!
"Trouble w/ Witchcraft": Haven Castle is not a very good witch, her spells backfire... she sends the object of her affection off the planet for a year and when he returns, he is not a happy camper, especially when he finds out it is Haven who accidentally sent him away.
"Single White Witch": Annie just isn't interested in hooking up w/ a Warlock (too much domestic work on the home front) so she is now scouting "mortal" men... After meeting too many Not-Mr.-Rights, Annie finally discovers her match.
January 9, 2010
This book was okay. The story by Holly Chamberlin was a good plot, but I didn't care so much for the writing. The second story by Carly Alexander was reminiscent of Sex and the City--it was pretty cute. The third story was very heartwarming.
April 21, 2017
Each story was predictable but entertaining and funny. I got this for in between serious books or when I needed a pick me up. Last week, I had the flu. This was a wonderful sick book. I thank the writers for helping me through my misery.
August 7, 2007
This was a very cute book. Anyone who likes chic-lit will like this.
October 9, 2007
There are three stories. The first was very bad, hopefully it will get better.
Nope the rest are pretty bad.
Nope the rest are pretty bad.
October 2, 2009
I gave up on this anthology after the first 2 stories in it. Not nearly as interesting as the reviews on PaperBackSwap made it sound.
December 24, 2009
I made it through the first story. It was fun, but that's about it. I gave up a few pages into the second story.
February 9, 2011
Didn't think much of the first story and almost didn't read the rest of the book! I'm glad I continued reading! I enjoyed the 2nd story and loved the 3rd story!!
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July 31, 2011Not that great, have read better stuff. But good for a light read only.
September 17, 2011
More a 2.5, the first story was OK the other two were better.
April 3, 2012
very funny! great light reading.
July 16, 2013
Good for light reading.
March 26, 2014
its excellent
July 28, 2015
Of the 3 short stories in this book I liked the 2nd and the 3rd the most. I enjoyed the short story format, but thought the first story was rushed.
August 10, 2015
I'm giving up on this book. The first story really wasn't terrible. I just can't get into it.
February 1, 2016
the three stories were pretty much boring; and quite simple in their story and development of a story; I managed to read them in one day so that's a plus
October 28, 2016
Witches who think magic will cure anything, and the opposite happens. The middle story was my favourite. Skimmed the first and second stories.
December 30, 2013
it was ok. not the best
April 30, 2017
Each story has it's own bit of charm but it took well over half the book to get me to lile it. Mainly because I was having issue with the second story. Overall though I found myself liking it.
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