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This Witchery #1
This Glamorous Evil
Star is a familiar, a cat shifter able to help witches summon demons--"after" she's been thoroughly satisfied sexually. Usually an assistant helps her reach the state of arousal necessary to work the spells...until sexy sorcerer T.J. proposes to pleasure her himself.Star doesn't think T.J. can make love to her while staying emotionally detached enough to get the job done, but his promise of a hefty payment--and his own potent sensuality--is too tempting to resist. Soon, they're getting down to business--and Star is having the best sex of her nine lives. But once their arrangement is over, will she lose T.J. forever?
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First published January 1, 2011
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Michele Hauf
202 books938 followersMichele has been writing romance, action-adventure and fantasy stories for over twenty years. Her first published novel was DARK RAPTURE.
France, musketeers, vampires and faeries populate her stories. And if she followed the adage 'write what you know', all her stories would have snow in them. Fortunately, she steps beyond her comfort zone and writes about countries she has never visited and of creatures she has never seen.
Michele also writes as Michele Renae, and you can find her erotica, chick lit, and Harlequin Romance titles at your favorite online retailer.
--From the author's website bio
France, musketeers, vampires and faeries populate her stories. And if she followed the adage 'write what you know', all her stories would have snow in them. Fortunately, she steps beyond her comfort zone and writes about countries she has never visited and of creatures she has never seen.
Michele also writes as Michele Renae, and you can find her erotica, chick lit, and Harlequin Romance titles at your favorite online retailer.
--From the author's website bio
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November 13, 2017
3 e 1/2
Una storia breve ma molto carina, dolce e anche simpatica; i due personaggi mi sono piaciuti molto. Un inizio di serie davvero interessante.
Una storia breve ma molto carina, dolce e anche simpatica; i due personaggi mi sono piaciuti molto. Un inizio di serie davvero interessante.
August 22, 2011
This Glamorous Evil
Author: Michele Hauf
Synopsis:
Throughly Jones (T.J.) is a witch who practices dark magic and is desperate to rescue his brother from Daemonia. He needs to circumvent the usual methods to conduct demons because he's after a big catch. But will cat-shifting familiar, Star, agree to cut out the middle man and work exclusively with T.J.? That would involve them having sex to conduct a demon. But she wants a real relationship, without 'work sex' getting in the way. Can the two share the most intimate of connections to get the rescue job done, or will love toss a kink into their plans?
Our Review [By LITERAL ADDICTION’s Pack Alpha-Michelle L Olson]:
Another knock out hit by the FABULOUS Ms Hauf! I have only one negative comment about this book…it was too short!! :-)
From the very first paragraph, the book captures your interest with its vivid detailing and witty prose. After the first chapter you’re invested and can’t wait to see what happens next. After the first half you’re squealing with glee because it’s so good. Upon the final sentence you sigh happily yet seethe internally that there isn’t more to be read.
In true Michele Hauf fashion, This Glamorous Evil is a dark, delicious, wickedly sexy read with action, intrigue and a final voice like no one else can deliver.
LITERAL ADDICTION Paranormal Book Club gives This Glamorous Evil 5 Skulls (we’d give more if we could), and would HIGHLY recommend it to Paranormal Romance fans far and wide!
Author: Michele Hauf
Synopsis:
Throughly Jones (T.J.) is a witch who practices dark magic and is desperate to rescue his brother from Daemonia. He needs to circumvent the usual methods to conduct demons because he's after a big catch. But will cat-shifting familiar, Star, agree to cut out the middle man and work exclusively with T.J.? That would involve them having sex to conduct a demon. But she wants a real relationship, without 'work sex' getting in the way. Can the two share the most intimate of connections to get the rescue job done, or will love toss a kink into their plans?
Our Review [By LITERAL ADDICTION’s Pack Alpha-Michelle L Olson]:
Another knock out hit by the FABULOUS Ms Hauf! I have only one negative comment about this book…it was too short!! :-)
From the very first paragraph, the book captures your interest with its vivid detailing and witty prose. After the first chapter you’re invested and can’t wait to see what happens next. After the first half you’re squealing with glee because it’s so good. Upon the final sentence you sigh happily yet seethe internally that there isn’t more to be read.
In true Michele Hauf fashion, This Glamorous Evil is a dark, delicious, wickedly sexy read with action, intrigue and a final voice like no one else can deliver.
LITERAL ADDICTION Paranormal Book Club gives This Glamorous Evil 5 Skulls (we’d give more if we could), and would HIGHLY recommend it to Paranormal Romance fans far and wide!
August 24, 2011
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I’ve only read a few of Michele Hauf’s books, but I am fast becoming a fan. Her stories make me laugh and squee, sometimes all at once! I especially enjoy her witty characters and world building. Even though this is only a novella, Hauf still manages to skillfully get in enough world building information to make it feel real and satisfying.
This Glamorous Evil is a fun, sweet and sexy romp. Our hero, Throughly Jones (for some reason I find this name extremely sexy) is a witch (I find this very sexy too, just saying…) who might have bitten off more than he can chew when he abducts a cat shifting familiar, Star, to summon a demon. Star is such a fun character! I like how she still has some of her kitty behaviors when in human form . There is also some evil demon action and lots of sex. The only knock I have is we don’t get to experience these two characters falling in love over a period of time. Since this is a novella, the romance happens almost instantly. But that's just the nature of the beast .
Let’s talk novellas for a moment. I love novellas! I can read them in one sitting (as a mom, this is important) and I still get a full story with all the character development I love. When I get bogged down with a full length novel or I have too many of the same genre in a row to read I can grab a novella and cleanse my literary palate, so to speak. Novellas are my literary sorbet. They are also the best way to try new authors.
I give this novella 4 Throughly happy Sheep!
I’ve only read a few of Michele Hauf’s books, but I am fast becoming a fan. Her stories make me laugh and squee, sometimes all at once! I especially enjoy her witty characters and world building. Even though this is only a novella, Hauf still manages to skillfully get in enough world building information to make it feel real and satisfying.
This Glamorous Evil is a fun, sweet and sexy romp. Our hero, Throughly Jones (for some reason I find this name extremely sexy) is a witch (I find this very sexy too, just saying…) who might have bitten off more than he can chew when he abducts a cat shifting familiar, Star, to summon a demon. Star is such a fun character! I like how she still has some of her kitty behaviors when in human form . There is also some evil demon action and lots of sex. The only knock I have is we don’t get to experience these two characters falling in love over a period of time. Since this is a novella, the romance happens almost instantly. But that's just the nature of the beast .
Let’s talk novellas for a moment. I love novellas! I can read them in one sitting (as a mom, this is important) and I still get a full story with all the character development I love. When I get bogged down with a full length novel or I have too many of the same genre in a row to read I can grab a novella and cleanse my literary palate, so to speak. Novellas are my literary sorbet. They are also the best way to try new authors.
I give this novella 4 Throughly happy Sheep!
July 17, 2016
Recensione pubblicata su Cronache di Betelgeuse
La storia è molto breve, sia come numero di pagine sia per la profondità di quanto viene raccontato. Ci troviamo di fronte a uno stregone, un famiglio e la necessità di invocare un demone. I presupposti per avere una storia interessante ci sono tutti, ma purtroppo la trama non decolla mai.
La protagonista, Star, cambia idea ogni cinque minuti, senza quasi rendersene conto. Stabilisce una serie di regole, infrangendole subito senza alcun rimorso. Lo stregone, che dovrebbe avere un obiettivo ben preciso e delle motivazioni forti per perseguirlo, si lascia trascinare da una vaga attrazione che prova per Star. In più di un’occasione però non prova il minimo rimorso nello sfruttare la ragazza.
La parte più fragile della storia è l’intero sistema magico e la figura dei demoni. Non viene spiegato molto a riguardo, neanche l’essenziale e spesso ci si ritrova a chiedersi il perché di molte affermazioni e azioni dei personaggi.
Se queste sono le basi per l’inizio di una nuova serie, non posso proprio dire che abbiano catturato il mio interesse.
La storia è molto breve, sia come numero di pagine sia per la profondità di quanto viene raccontato. Ci troviamo di fronte a uno stregone, un famiglio e la necessità di invocare un demone. I presupposti per avere una storia interessante ci sono tutti, ma purtroppo la trama non decolla mai.
La protagonista, Star, cambia idea ogni cinque minuti, senza quasi rendersene conto. Stabilisce una serie di regole, infrangendole subito senza alcun rimorso. Lo stregone, che dovrebbe avere un obiettivo ben preciso e delle motivazioni forti per perseguirlo, si lascia trascinare da una vaga attrazione che prova per Star. In più di un’occasione però non prova il minimo rimorso nello sfruttare la ragazza.
La parte più fragile della storia è l’intero sistema magico e la figura dei demoni. Non viene spiegato molto a riguardo, neanche l’essenziale e spesso ci si ritrova a chiedersi il perché di molte affermazioni e azioni dei personaggi.
Se queste sono le basi per l’inizio di una nuova serie, non posso proprio dire che abbiano catturato il mio interesse.
August 1, 2015
Carino... per quel che vale
Devo smetterla di leggere questi prequel. Non mi dicono assolutamente niente. Preferisco tenerli alla fine della serie a sto punto. Per carità, l'indole da gatta di Star e la questione dei famigli mi sono piaciute, ma visto le poche pagine, la storia si è sviluppata alla velocità della luce al punto da essere priva di qualsiasi sentimento.
Devo smetterla di leggere questi prequel. Non mi dicono assolutamente niente. Preferisco tenerli alla fine della serie a sto punto. Per carità, l'indole da gatta di Star e la questione dei famigli mi sono piaciute, ma visto le poche pagine, la storia si è sviluppata alla velocità della luce al punto da essere priva di qualsiasi sentimento.
September 17, 2011
I liked it but it needed a better ending. It was a happy ever after I guess. but I felt like I had been dropped off the end of a cliff. lol
March 6, 2013
Loved it as I do all her stories!
June 22, 2013
Short and sweet a perfect beginning for what seems to be a promising series. I definitely want to get to know the James brothers a bit better!
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