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Fates #6
Totally Spellbound: Book Three of the Fates Trilogy
Child psychologist Megan Kinneally answers an urgent message from her brother Travers: Come to Las Vegas immediately. He needs some kind of help. When she arrives, she finds her nephew alone with a dog and three strange women whom everyone calls the Fates. Her practical brother suddenly believes in magic and secretly, Megan does too. Otherwise the experience she just had on the interstate between Vegas and Los Angeles makes no sense.
Rob Chapeau, aka Robin Hood (yes, the Robin Hood), has just made a mistake. He let one of the most beautiful women in the world see him hunting fake rabbits in the desert with his very real falcon. Rob still mourns the death of his true love eight centuries before. But if a woman can ever bring him out of mourning, it’s the surprising Megan Kinneally who has no idea that she has the strongest magic of all—or that she’s enchanted him.
Can Rob and Megan save her family, rescue the Fates from a fate worse than death, and find true love? Their journey will take them into the bowels of Las Vegas, where the Faerie Kings rule and emotions vanish. And, to make matters worse, an old enemy of the Fates appears just as everything looks like it will resolve in a true happily ever after.
“Rounding out her Fates trilogy, the spellbinding Grayson again gives readers their money’s worth by taking the familiar and turning it on its ear, with humor and charm.”
—RT Book Reviews
Called “The Reigning Queen of Paranormal Romance” by Best Reviews, bestselling writer Kristine Grayson has made a name for herself publishing light, slightly off-skew romance novels about Greek Gods, fairy tale characters, and the modern world. Her novel Utterly Charming, which Sourcebooks reissued in October of 2011, won the 2001 Romantic Times Reviewer’s Choice Award. Her most recent novel, Wickedly Charming, appeared in May of 2011 from Sourcebooks. Charming Blue, her next novel from Sourcebooks, will appear in September 2012.
Rob Chapeau, aka Robin Hood (yes, the Robin Hood), has just made a mistake. He let one of the most beautiful women in the world see him hunting fake rabbits in the desert with his very real falcon. Rob still mourns the death of his true love eight centuries before. But if a woman can ever bring him out of mourning, it’s the surprising Megan Kinneally who has no idea that she has the strongest magic of all—or that she’s enchanted him.
Can Rob and Megan save her family, rescue the Fates from a fate worse than death, and find true love? Their journey will take them into the bowels of Las Vegas, where the Faerie Kings rule and emotions vanish. And, to make matters worse, an old enemy of the Fates appears just as everything looks like it will resolve in a true happily ever after.
“Rounding out her Fates trilogy, the spellbinding Grayson again gives readers their money’s worth by taking the familiar and turning it on its ear, with humor and charm.”
—RT Book Reviews
Called “The Reigning Queen of Paranormal Romance” by Best Reviews, bestselling writer Kristine Grayson has made a name for herself publishing light, slightly off-skew romance novels about Greek Gods, fairy tale characters, and the modern world. Her novel Utterly Charming, which Sourcebooks reissued in October of 2011, won the 2001 Romantic Times Reviewer’s Choice Award. Her most recent novel, Wickedly Charming, appeared in May of 2011 from Sourcebooks. Charming Blue, her next novel from Sourcebooks, will appear in September 2012.
316 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 1, 2005
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About the author
Kristine Grayson
53 books83 followersA pseudonym for Kristine Kathryn Rusch, other pseudonyms include:
Kris Nelscott
Kristine Dexter
Kris DeLake
Sandy Schofield
Kris Rusch
Kathryn Wesley
Kris Nelscott
Kristine Dexter
Kris DeLake
Sandy Schofield
Kris Rusch
Kathryn Wesley
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April 28, 2019
This was just ok for me. I did like The Fates, but the rest of the story didn't grab my interest.
September 6, 2019
True love is at stake and Los Angeles psychologist Megan Kineally finds herself involved with a modern day Robin Hood, Robbie H Chapeau. He is asked by the Fates to help retrieve the spinning wheel which is needed to drive their magic.
The Fates were tricked to give up their magic and the Faerie Kings have stolen their spinning wheel. Zeus placed his daughters as interim fates, but they do not know what they are supposed to do.
All Megan was asked to do was to babysit her 10 year old nephew in Las Vegas, but she got more than she bargain for. A mission needs to be completed before Zeus removes true love forever.
The Fates were tricked to give up their magic and the Faerie Kings have stolen their spinning wheel. Zeus placed his daughters as interim fates, but they do not know what they are supposed to do.
All Megan was asked to do was to babysit her 10 year old nephew in Las Vegas, but she got more than she bargain for. A mission needs to be completed before Zeus removes true love forever.
August 9, 2025
This book has been on my shelf for awhile and I remember reading others in this series. I did enjoy it. There is mythology, magic and romance. It was a fun read.
July 5, 2020
So upon the third read through of this I'm not sure I would have given this 5 stars, but I don't feel like its fair to change the rating now.
I have trouble believing the love story part of this but I did really enjoy the story. I liked the way Rob grew to recognize that Megan didn't need saving and he had to be okay with that. The high handed nature he had through much of the books beginning definitely got on my nerves.
The story itself is funny and entertaining, a true delight. I loved the characters and the world. I don't really like the idea that they can't have children especially if its something that they want, I think that's a major bother I have with this series. I'm not saying every couple should have children because for some that's not what's right for them. But everyone who wants to be a parent should be allowed to be if that's what they want for themselves and their lives. Basically she's being forced to choose between Rob and being a mother and that's not right. I also feel like there's not enough emphasis on that. That's a huge choice because clearly based on her connection to Kyle and her profession, children really matter to Megan.
Overall it's an entertaining and enjoyable story I'd definitely recommend.
I have trouble believing the love story part of this but I did really enjoy the story. I liked the way Rob grew to recognize that Megan didn't need saving and he had to be okay with that. The high handed nature he had through much of the books beginning definitely got on my nerves.
The story itself is funny and entertaining, a true delight. I loved the characters and the world. I don't really like the idea that they can't have children especially if its something that they want, I think that's a major bother I have with this series. I'm not saying every couple should have children because for some that's not what's right for them. But everyone who wants to be a parent should be allowed to be if that's what they want for themselves and their lives. Basically she's being forced to choose between Rob and being a mother and that's not right. I also feel like there's not enough emphasis on that. That's a huge choice because clearly based on her connection to Kyle and her profession, children really matter to Megan.
Overall it's an entertaining and enjoyable story I'd definitely recommend.
February 12, 2012
Now that the magical wheel that will restore the Fates has been located, a thief is needed to sneak into Faerie and retrieve it. Who better for the job than Robin Hood? Now going by Rob Chapeau, he has no reason to love the Fates after the death of his beloved Marian. But maybe child psychologist Megan Kineally will be able to heal his heart.
Following hot on the heels of the previous book (literally, it takes place hours after Absolutely Captivated ends), I found this story to be more fulfilling and believable. Even though this romance might be even more rushed, there was more of an emotional connection between Megan and Rob. Absolutely Captivated was also very much a "setting up" story, which are never as satisfying as the conclusions. Finally, the story of the Fates ends, with a somewhat surprising conclusion (although I really should have seen it coming, as there were clues), and an even more surprising ending with the Interim Fates.
Following hot on the heels of the previous book (literally, it takes place hours after Absolutely Captivated ends), I found this story to be more fulfilling and believable. Even though this romance might be even more rushed, there was more of an emotional connection between Megan and Rob. Absolutely Captivated was also very much a "setting up" story, which are never as satisfying as the conclusions. Finally, the story of the Fates ends, with a somewhat surprising conclusion (although I really should have seen it coming, as there were clues), and an even more surprising ending with the Interim Fates.
April 18, 2012
I enjoyed this book, but was disappointed that Grayson decided to put a sex scene in this one. I was just thinking to myself how nice it was to have a romantic series that didn't need to rely on sex to make it interesting, and then in the last book of the series, a sex scene.
Other than that, I don't really have any complaints...the characters were interesting, the story compelling and I am glad I read it again, now having read the whole series first. It made a lot more sense reading it the second time around.
Other than that, I don't really have any complaints...the characters were interesting, the story compelling and I am glad I read it again, now having read the whole series first. It made a lot more sense reading it the second time around.
September 18, 2010
Last book in this series, which winds up the last of the dangling threads. The finale wasn't much of a shock, but was still a fun read.
It was nice to see that even though the Greek Gods weren't really Gods (just really powerful mages) that they (or at least Zeus) were still exactly the same as they'd been portrayed in mythos, altho Zeus was shown as at least being somewhat willing to learn from his mistakes. But it took the ending of the book for that to happen.
It was nice to see that even though the Greek Gods weren't really Gods (just really powerful mages) that they (or at least Zeus) were still exactly the same as they'd been portrayed in mythos, altho Zeus was shown as at least being somewhat willing to learn from his mistakes. But it took the ending of the book for that to happen.
January 24, 2009
I've been reading this series - light and funny fantasies - lots of sexual tension but not a whole lot of sex. They made me laugh.
• 6 TOTALLY SPELLBOUND
• 5 ABSOLUTELY CAPTIVATED
• 4 SIMPLY IRRESISTIBLE
• 3 COMPLETELY SMITTEN
• 2 THOROUGHLY KISSED
• 1 UTTERLY CHARMING
• 6 TOTALLY SPELLBOUND
• 5 ABSOLUTELY CAPTIVATED
• 4 SIMPLY IRRESISTIBLE
• 3 COMPLETELY SMITTEN
• 2 THOROUGHLY KISSED
• 1 UTTERLY CHARMING
January 22, 2017
I liked the story and the characters, but the sex in this story was a real disappointment for a book characterized as a "sweet romance" (i.e. not soft porn). I'm bummed because I'd hoped for a new clean romance author to read. I won't try a "Kristine Grayson" again, since now I'll never know if she'll cross my line.
April 10, 2008
Although I did read this book, I am not sure I would have read it if I would have known it involved magic and all of that. It seemed like work to finish this book!
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January 3, 2009I liked the beginning mystical, but never thought of casinos as a magical doorway to anywhere.
March 5, 2009
Quick piece of fluff, good for when you want brain candy. I do enjoy her take on myths and fables.
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December 22, 2010Loved the characters. Meagan is a woman after my own heart. Great continuation. Happily Ever Ending.
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April 9, 2013Nice modernization of the Robin Hood story.
September 16, 2013
funny as always, great story!
May 18, 2014
Cute story with some decent humor.
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February 8, 2015I'm not sure why I couldn't get beyond chapter 5 in this book. Putting it in Couldn't-Finish because I don't see myself coming back to it. There's always the possibility, though.
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