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The Witching Hour
The last thing Ren Bancroft expected to find while trick-or-treating with his niece and nephew was his destined consort. Or for her to be a witch…and engaged to another man.
Celeste Fortune was thrilled to discover her connection to Ren. He was the key to getting out of the arranged marriage she didn’t want—and to a love she never knew was possible.
Celeste Fortune was thrilled to discover her connection to Ren. He was the key to getting out of the arranged marriage she didn’t want—and to a love she never knew was possible.
89 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 21, 2024
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Fiona Davenport
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If you want a quick & dirty read with a guaranteed happily ever after, then give Fiona Davenport a try!
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Professional Inquiries: Fiona is represented by SBR Media. For inquiries regarding foreign rights, audio and other media outlets, please contact Laura@sbrmedia.com.
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October 27, 2024
My reviews always contain spoilers, I write them so I can remember the story.
Celeste is a powerful witch who is to marry the High Priestess’ son in an arranged marriage to increase the power of their coven. Ren is a daywalker vampire he comes from a powerful line of Bancroft daywalkers. He’s a hunter of nightwalkers, bad vampires and a trainer for his kind.
They meet when he accompanies his brother, sister in law, and niece and nephew trick or treating. He knows he’s found his consort when he touches Celeste’s hand while picking up dropped candy. The pull for both of them is instant and she invites him in to talk. He’s a bit confused because he can not find the mate mark on Celeste, turns out her mother has used magic to hide the mark since witches look down on vampires. Ren uses magic to uncloak the mark.
He explains about vampires and their consorts but before they can finish their conversation her fiancé, Arthur comes over. Ren stakes his claim on Celeste and before Arthur can use magic to take Celeste he teleports then to his home.
They have their first time together but do not finish the claiming. Celeste asks for time and Ren will give her whatever she asks for. Lots and lots of sexy times. He introduces her to his family, they all are excited to meet her and warmly welcome her to the family. That’s new for her, her own parents are not warm and welcoming. She has a very contentious relationship with her mother. It seems her mother is jealous of her power.
Ren knows she a powerful witch but her only defense is her power so he teaches her physical defense too. His cousins come to help her train.
She has used her magic to mask her location from her coven. They are able to reach her via her cell phone but can’t find her physical location.
The bond between Celeste and Ren deepens and when her dad calls to warn her that the coven is going to attack and take her from Ren the Bancroft family rallies and there is a battle on Ren’s land. It made me think of the battle scene in the last Twilight movie, but less bloody. The whole thing was a ruse to get to Arthur, Celeste and Ren captured him and Ren puts him in manacles. They drop him in front of his mother the High Priestess and demand she stop coming for Celeste. She agrees to save her son’s life. Her parents side with the coven and all the witches leave.
Back at their house Celeste is ready to be claimed by Ren. I love yous and they claim each other by drinking each other’s blood and more sexy times.
Epilogues with them celebrating Christmas with the Bancroft family and later with her delivering a baby boy. She does have Ren contact her parents and they come to meet the baby.
Celeste is a powerful witch who is to marry the High Priestess’ son in an arranged marriage to increase the power of their coven. Ren is a daywalker vampire he comes from a powerful line of Bancroft daywalkers. He’s a hunter of nightwalkers, bad vampires and a trainer for his kind.
They meet when he accompanies his brother, sister in law, and niece and nephew trick or treating. He knows he’s found his consort when he touches Celeste’s hand while picking up dropped candy. The pull for both of them is instant and she invites him in to talk. He’s a bit confused because he can not find the mate mark on Celeste, turns out her mother has used magic to hide the mark since witches look down on vampires. Ren uses magic to uncloak the mark.
He explains about vampires and their consorts but before they can finish their conversation her fiancé, Arthur comes over. Ren stakes his claim on Celeste and before Arthur can use magic to take Celeste he teleports then to his home.
They have their first time together but do not finish the claiming. Celeste asks for time and Ren will give her whatever she asks for. Lots and lots of sexy times. He introduces her to his family, they all are excited to meet her and warmly welcome her to the family. That’s new for her, her own parents are not warm and welcoming. She has a very contentious relationship with her mother. It seems her mother is jealous of her power.
Ren knows she a powerful witch but her only defense is her power so he teaches her physical defense too. His cousins come to help her train.
She has used her magic to mask her location from her coven. They are able to reach her via her cell phone but can’t find her physical location.
The bond between Celeste and Ren deepens and when her dad calls to warn her that the coven is going to attack and take her from Ren the Bancroft family rallies and there is a battle on Ren’s land. It made me think of the battle scene in the last Twilight movie, but less bloody. The whole thing was a ruse to get to Arthur, Celeste and Ren captured him and Ren puts him in manacles. They drop him in front of his mother the High Priestess and demand she stop coming for Celeste. She agrees to save her son’s life. Her parents side with the coven and all the witches leave.
Back at their house Celeste is ready to be claimed by Ren. I love yous and they claim each other by drinking each other’s blood and more sexy times.
Epilogues with them celebrating Christmas with the Bancroft family and later with her delivering a baby boy. She does have Ren contact her parents and they come to meet the baby.
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October 27, 2024
Finally Ren!! 🧛♂️
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October 27, 2024
There were too many things off page ,and the beginning was really fast-paced 😔
October 21, 2024
I have been waiting for what feels like an ETERNITY for this series to come out with more books. I was so excited when I read that it would be Ren. FD did not disappoint in giving him Celeste as his consort.
Ren has waited 500 years to find his consort. While all of his siblings have found their destiny he has been waiting. What started out as a simple Trick or Treat outing with his niece and nephew turned into his life changing forever. Celeste is a witch and has never felt a deep connection with her parents or her coven, which is why she begged and successfully convinced her parents to her move out on her own, even if her parents didn't like it.
I loved them as a couple and that Celeste was powerful in her own way. She even managed to show the Bancroft's a few tricks of her own. When her coven becomes a threat, Ren and the rest of the family ban together to protect Celeste. I love the deep connection of the whole family and how they area always there for each other.
The mating ceremony scene was beautiful and everything they both deserved. I am ready for more of this series and can't wait to see what happens with Cian and Della!!!!
Ren has waited 500 years to find his consort. While all of his siblings have found their destiny he has been waiting. What started out as a simple Trick or Treat outing with his niece and nephew turned into his life changing forever. Celeste is a witch and has never felt a deep connection with her parents or her coven, which is why she begged and successfully convinced her parents to her move out on her own, even if her parents didn't like it.
I loved them as a couple and that Celeste was powerful in her own way. She even managed to show the Bancroft's a few tricks of her own. When her coven becomes a threat, Ren and the rest of the family ban together to protect Celeste. I love the deep connection of the whole family and how they area always there for each other.
The mating ceremony scene was beautiful and everything they both deserved. I am ready for more of this series and can't wait to see what happens with Cian and Della!!!!
October 21, 2024
The Love Bitten series finally got a new story and it's awesome. The next Bancroft brother finds his fated consort, but she is a witch. And vampires and witches don't mix... normally 😏 Ren is trick or treating with his niece and nephew when he knocks on the door of the witch Celeste. Their hands touch and Then knows instantly she is his consort, even if she is a witch and engaged. Celeste is engaged but it's arranged and she is quite happy she won't need to marry the other witch. But before they can live their HEA a coven of witches has to be fought. Celeste had to fight against her coven and her parents to finally be free and happy. Instalove, fated mates, sweet, fun to read, romantic, with magic, vampires and fae, with action and totally safe (yes both of them only felt desire for their fated one😉) with an awesome HEA 😍😍😍😍 Can't wait to read Dillas and Cians story ❤️❤️
October 21, 2024
ARC Review
📰Personal Opinion
It's short, but in my point of view it develops well despite only containing a few chapters.
I would have liked to read a little more about the two of them, but it shows you a little about who could be the next couple.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
🌶🌶🌶.5/5
📌A little about what it's about.
It's set during Halloween time.
Ren and Celeste are two people who shouldn't mix for anything in the world.
She fights for her independence and succeeds, but then finds herself in an arranged marriage.
He's seen his relatives manage to find their destined consorts, but he thinks it will be impossible for him to find her.
As the plot progresses, she manages to show confidence and strength, he teaches her that she has to fight and she learns to do it.
If you're one of those who like destined couples, whose feelings come out quickly, you'll like this one. ❤️
📰Personal Opinion
It's short, but in my point of view it develops well despite only containing a few chapters.
I would have liked to read a little more about the two of them, but it shows you a little about who could be the next couple.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
🌶🌶🌶.5/5
📌A little about what it's about.
It's set during Halloween time.
Ren and Celeste are two people who shouldn't mix for anything in the world.
She fights for her independence and succeeds, but then finds herself in an arranged marriage.
He's seen his relatives manage to find their destined consorts, but he thinks it will be impossible for him to find her.
As the plot progresses, she manages to show confidence and strength, he teaches her that she has to fight and she learns to do it.
If you're one of those who like destined couples, whose feelings come out quickly, you'll like this one. ❤️
October 24, 2024
3.3 stars.
October 27, 2024
I didn't know I needed another book in this series before I read this one. The Witching Hour didn't only have vampires but also witches which felt like a treat as it's almost halloween!
Celeste Fortune didn't have a great relationship with her family as they only cared about what she could give them but she was still surprised to find out that someone had hidden her mated mark by magic. It was different with witches; she couldn't feel the bond. They had arranged marriages based by power.
Celeste and Ren had a big age difference. She just turned 18 a month ago and he was 500 years older than she was. I thought they fit well and I liked how he didn't really care about her silly little engagement after finding out it was arranged. Ren wasn't allowing anyone to take her away from him and even taught her to fight so she would have a better chance to keep herself safe. She's the light of his life and he's the best thing that had ever happened to her.
All in all loved this short novella between a vampire and a witch. Their romance was sweet and short but also had some family and ex fiancé drama. It was also sweet how Celeste was able to get the kind of family she derved with his family.
Celeste Fortune didn't have a great relationship with her family as they only cared about what she could give them but she was still surprised to find out that someone had hidden her mated mark by magic. It was different with witches; she couldn't feel the bond. They had arranged marriages based by power.
Celeste and Ren had a big age difference. She just turned 18 a month ago and he was 500 years older than she was. I thought they fit well and I liked how he didn't really care about her silly little engagement after finding out it was arranged. Ren wasn't allowing anyone to take her away from him and even taught her to fight so she would have a better chance to keep herself safe. She's the light of his life and he's the best thing that had ever happened to her.
All in all loved this short novella between a vampire and a witch. Their romance was sweet and short but also had some family and ex fiancé drama. It was also sweet how Celeste was able to get the kind of family she derved with his family.
October 21, 2024
I really enjoyed this book! The world building in it was great, and I felt like I could see the scenes in my head like a movie with how descriptive it was. This is number 7 in the series of Bancroft Vampires and Ren was just as possessive as the rest of his family. Celeste had always felt differently about her life’s path and the world in general than her coven. She was so brave and stood for what she felt was right. She was no push over that’s for sure! There was conflict, character building, so much love and lots of steam. I really enjoy the fated mates/consort idea of insta love, but this one was excellently done in the way he gave her time and choices. Fate put them together, but love made them stronger as a couple and as paranormals. No cheating, no OM/OW drama, double virgins, HEA and an epilogue in the future. I’m really hoping there’s a book for Cian and Della next. I can’t wait to see how they navigate their situation!
October 21, 2024
This is my first PNR from this author duo, and I really enjoyed it.
I admit, I am not as versed in witches, vampires, covens and fated mates as I probably should be, to enjoy this to it's fullest, but I loved the insta-love connection these two have. Ren Bancroft didn't expect to meet his consort while trick-or-treating with his niece and nephew, but he did!
Celeste should have been with her coven, but opted to stay at her home and give out Halloween candy, and that choice sealed her fate.
I enjoyed the chemistry between these two, and the obstacles they needed to battle, to be together. The story moves well, and I was at the end before I knew it! Such a great HEA!
If you enjoy Vampires and Witches, finding their fated mates during Halloween, you'll enjoy this fast moving story. I was fortunate to receive a complimentary copy of this one, and happily leave my review.
I admit, I am not as versed in witches, vampires, covens and fated mates as I probably should be, to enjoy this to it's fullest, but I loved the insta-love connection these two have. Ren Bancroft didn't expect to meet his consort while trick-or-treating with his niece and nephew, but he did!
Celeste should have been with her coven, but opted to stay at her home and give out Halloween candy, and that choice sealed her fate.
I enjoyed the chemistry between these two, and the obstacles they needed to battle, to be together. The story moves well, and I was at the end before I knew it! Such a great HEA!
If you enjoy Vampires and Witches, finding their fated mates during Halloween, you'll enjoy this fast moving story. I was fortunate to receive a complimentary copy of this one, and happily leave my review.
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The last thing Ren Bancroft expected to find while trick-or-treating with his niece and nephew was his destined consort. Or for her to be a witch…and engaged to another man.
Celeste Fortune was thrilled to discover her connection to Ren. He was the key to getting out of the arranged marriage she didn’t want—and to a love she never knew was possible.
November 2, 2024
Super Good
It’s Halloween and nothing beats joining one of your brother’s family for trick or treat. But what’s better? Ren is treated to a huge surprise when his fated mate turns out to be a witch. And before he can claim her, they must face her coven of witches in a “battle” that mirrors the scene from the Twilight movie-Breaking Dawn! Of course this time it’s vampires against witches. And there’s enough suspense to hold your interest. The suspense continues when Celeste (Ren’s consort) gives birth to their son Rusten and her parents come to see him for the first time. Oh and if mating a witch and a vampire isn’t enough to keep you reading into the wee hours of the morning, just wait to see who is Cian’s fated mate. The books keep getting better and better.
It’s Halloween and nothing beats joining one of your brother’s family for trick or treat. But what’s better? Ren is treated to a huge surprise when his fated mate turns out to be a witch. And before he can claim her, they must face her coven of witches in a “battle” that mirrors the scene from the Twilight movie-Breaking Dawn! Of course this time it’s vampires against witches. And there’s enough suspense to hold your interest. The suspense continues when Celeste (Ren’s consort) gives birth to their son Rusten and her parents come to see him for the first time. Oh and if mating a witch and a vampire isn’t enough to keep you reading into the wee hours of the morning, just wait to see who is Cian’s fated mate. The books keep getting better and better.
November 17, 2024
I've been waiting for this book for a long time now. And now it's here 😍 😍.
Seeing Ren, who is a vampire, and Celeste, who is a witch, met during a trick or treat celebrations seems like a dreams come true for Ren❤️. Celeste being a powerful witch in her coven and who was engaged to a fellow witch ha never felt any connection to anyone within the coven. After meeting with each other, Ren does everything for Celeste and he will literally do everything she ask after her coven become a threat to there life. Seeing all Bancroft's supports them and fights with them, they really becomes my favorite family❤️❤️.
Their connection and love for each other was beautiful and they really deserver each other😍. I'm already waiting for Cian and Della's story ❤️.
Seeing Ren, who is a vampire, and Celeste, who is a witch, met during a trick or treat celebrations seems like a dreams come true for Ren❤️. Celeste being a powerful witch in her coven and who was engaged to a fellow witch ha never felt any connection to anyone within the coven. After meeting with each other, Ren does everything for Celeste and he will literally do everything she ask after her coven become a threat to there life. Seeing all Bancroft's supports them and fights with them, they really becomes my favorite family❤️❤️.
Their connection and love for each other was beautiful and they really deserver each other😍. I'm already waiting for Cian and Della's story ❤️.
November 1, 2024
Ren and his lil witch Celeste
I normally don't read alot of vampire books but this was good from start to finish. I read it in one sitting. Vampire Ren knows about fated mates but after so many years without finding his, he figures he never will.. Celeste is set to marry and she isn't happy about it. She's a witch and she's marrying an important member of the group. When Ren and Celeste meet, they realize they are fated mates. Celeste realizes that means she can't marry Arthur but is that the only reason she's happy to have met Ren or is there something more? Will they be able to be together or will her family tear them apart??
4⭐
2.5🌶
I normally don't read alot of vampire books but this was good from start to finish. I read it in one sitting. Vampire Ren knows about fated mates but after so many years without finding his, he figures he never will.. Celeste is set to marry and she isn't happy about it. She's a witch and she's marrying an important member of the group. When Ren and Celeste meet, they realize they are fated mates. Celeste realizes that means she can't marry Arthur but is that the only reason she's happy to have met Ren or is there something more? Will they be able to be together or will her family tear them apart??
4⭐
2.5🌶
October 20, 2024
Amazing! It has been a bit since we met the Bancrofts and I had forgotten that the first scene in this book was teased before but as soon as I started reading I could not put it down!
Celeste is a witch how is living away from her coven when she meets Ren. Ren is a vampire who has been looking for his consort for the last 500 years. Now that he has found her isn't going to let anyone come between them including her coven, family, or fiance. They do have his family who will have to stand behind them to ensure they have their happily ever after!
Celeste is a witch how is living away from her coven when she meets Ren. Ren is a vampire who has been looking for his consort for the last 500 years. Now that he has found her isn't going to let anyone come between them including her coven, family, or fiance. They do have his family who will have to stand behind them to ensure they have their happily ever after!
October 17, 2024
Ren & Celeste are so cute! I enjoyed their story a lot!
From their adorable meeting to the action throughout, the 🔥🔥🔥 & adventure & dynamics were all a great & fun read. I love the closeness & banter in the Bancroft family! 😁 Also, I would really love to have Celeste's ring... ❤️🖤❤️🖤
And of course there hints for the next couple have me clapping happily.
😍😍😍
From their adorable meeting to the action throughout, the 🔥🔥🔥 & adventure & dynamics were all a great & fun read. I love the closeness & banter in the Bancroft family! 😁 Also, I would really love to have Celeste's ring... ❤️🖤❤️🖤
And of course there hints for the next couple have me clapping happily.
😍😍😍
October 18, 2024
Ren and Celeste! What a great couple. I love that Celeste is a witch. Ren is a vampire ( day walker) who has been looking for his consort ( mate). Witches don't have a high opinion of vampires. I enjoyed the connection between Ren and Celeste. Ren's family is amazing. From parents, siblings, and cousins they all come together to protect their own. Good addition to the series.
October 20, 2024
Ren & Celeste
This book is absolutely magical - and filled with magic. That first touch. The knowing that comes with that first touch. It’s just so good. Ren is crazy possessive and takes such care with Celeste. They truly have a beautiful love. This is short and steamy and so good!! Love it! 💜
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This book is absolutely magical - and filled with magic. That first touch. The knowing that comes with that first touch. It’s just so good. Ren is crazy possessive and takes such care with Celeste. They truly have a beautiful love. This is short and steamy and so good!! Love it! 💜
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 20, 2024
I loved the whole witch and daywalker destiny! Celeste is perfect for bad ass vampire Ren!
Celeste mother is a not only ugly inside but basically abusive. And the witch coven is just greedy jerks and I loved the whole thing!
Adore the whole Bancroft family and cannot wait for more stories! The whole fae as a consort is going to be amazing!!
Celeste mother is a not only ugly inside but basically abusive. And the witch coven is just greedy jerks and I loved the whole thing!
Adore the whole Bancroft family and cannot wait for more stories! The whole fae as a consort is going to be amazing!!
October 22, 2024
I loved the story line of Ren and Celeste, and the issues that Celeste had with her parents at the end of the book. It is relevant because we all have issues with family and it's okay to set boundaries to protect yourself emotionally/mentally if someone isn't good for you. I loved the relationship between Ren and Celeste and I'm ready for more!
October 27, 2024
Ok
It was ok . Still a little salty bout Ren from his appearance in his brothers book before daybreak. His action in a couple of scenes made me not like him when he was training his brothers mate. But in this book he ok. Fmc was awesome. I'm still a fan of the series, just not with that one book Before Daybreak ..
It was ok . Still a little salty bout Ren from his appearance in his brothers book before daybreak. His action in a couple of scenes made me not like him when he was training his brothers mate. But in this book he ok. Fmc was awesome. I'm still a fan of the series, just not with that one book Before Daybreak ..
October 20, 2024
Oh my gosh, it seems like forever since the last book in this series was published and this new addition did not disappoint. Ren finally finds his consort but there are other factors in play. Great characters, lots of heat and enough drama to bring it to a fantastic conclusion.
October 22, 2024
Vampire & Witch
This series is wonderful, the wait was worth it and the story of Celeste and Ren is wonderful. It has all the touches for instalove, paranormal and with a beautiful happy ending.
This series is wonderful, the wait was worth it and the story of Celeste and Ren is wonderful. It has all the touches for instalove, paranormal and with a beautiful happy ending.
October 24, 2024
Great book
Ren has been looking for his one for a long time. When he first touched Celeste he knew she was his. However she was in an arranged engagement that she didn't want to be a part of.
When trouble came her way Ren stayed by her side through it all.
Great story.
Ren has been looking for his one for a long time. When he first touched Celeste he knew she was his. However she was in an arranged engagement that she didn't want to be a part of.
When trouble came her way Ren stayed by her side through it all.
Great story.
October 24, 2024
The Witching Hour by Fiona Davenport
Ren is a 500 year old vampire, who has found his consort. The love that they feel is over shadow by a coven of witches. What they have to do to be together is fight with the coven.
Ren is a 500 year old vampire, who has found his consort. The love that they feel is over shadow by a coven of witches. What they have to do to be together is fight with the coven.
October 27, 2024
Another fun addition
Great addition to the series. Nice twist with a witch as the consort. As always, it was sweet, quick insta love with so great sexy times! Highly recommended
Great addition to the series. Nice twist with a witch as the consort. As always, it was sweet, quick insta love with so great sexy times! Highly recommended
March 15, 2025
Love
I need to go back and see if I missed any. Fiona Davenport once again knocked it out of the park with this vampire story. All about love, humor, and fun magic. This is a great duo.
I need to go back and see if I missed any. Fiona Davenport once again knocked it out of the park with this vampire story. All about love, humor, and fun magic. This is a great duo.
May 27, 2025
The witch and the vampire
I truly enjoyed this story. I was pleasantly surprised by the additional action. As with previous books in this series, the authors seem to leave questions unanswered. I’ll avoid the spoilers though. Overall I’m happy with the read.
I truly enjoyed this story. I was pleasantly surprised by the additional action. As with previous books in this series, the authors seem to leave questions unanswered. I’ll avoid the spoilers though. Overall I’m happy with the read.
October 20, 2024
I love,love Ren and Celeste together! Such a sexy and beautiful love story! Soo soo good! I absolutly loved it, can't wait for Cian and Della's story! 😍❤️🔥❤️🥰
October 21, 2024
This book had it all.
Celeste and Ren's story had love, action and lots of sexy. Ren was truly compensated for his long wait. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
Celeste and Ren's story had love, action and lots of sexy. Ren was truly compensated for his long wait. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
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