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Blackhaven Manor #12
Dewitched
Ever since an unfortunate incident at Blackhaven Manor, Owen Zhas has closed himself off from the rest of the world. It’s not that he has anything against Otherlings, but he never asked to be one, and honestly, he’s barely even a witch. With no magic of his own, he’s stuck stealing it from others, whether he wants to or not. Unable to control it, he finds it easier to just avoid people altogether.
But when a certain female dragon shifter invites him to one of the hotel’s famous festivals, he can’t exactly say no.
As a Guardian, Fenix Hohlt has spent more than two decades watching over the youngest Nightstar, and when the precocious princess wants something, she usually gets it. Which is how he ends up in Colorado for the spookiest event of the year. He just never expected the journey to change the course of his future. One look at Owen, however, and he knows there is no going back.
While their first meeting went about as smooth as sandpaper, he’s determined to do whatever it takes to help Owen fight his demons. Even if that means banishing them to the deepest corners of the Underworld. He does have connections, after all.
With a hotel full of unsuspecting Otherlings, time is running out to find a solution, and he has a bad feeling things are going to get a whole lot worse before they get better.
But when a certain female dragon shifter invites him to one of the hotel’s famous festivals, he can’t exactly say no.
As a Guardian, Fenix Hohlt has spent more than two decades watching over the youngest Nightstar, and when the precocious princess wants something, she usually gets it. Which is how he ends up in Colorado for the spookiest event of the year. He just never expected the journey to change the course of his future. One look at Owen, however, and he knows there is no going back.
While their first meeting went about as smooth as sandpaper, he’s determined to do whatever it takes to help Owen fight his demons. Even if that means banishing them to the deepest corners of the Underworld. He does have connections, after all.
With a hotel full of unsuspecting Otherlings, time is running out to find a solution, and he has a bad feeling things are going to get a whole lot worse before they get better.
179 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 20, 2024
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February 6, 2025
I’ve enjoyed reading these because they’re low angst and insta-love and I need that in my life because the country is a shit show right now, but this one just seemed rushed even considering the low page count and I just didn’t connect with Fenix at all. I had no idea who he was. Nothing. 🤷♀️
October 30, 2024
sweet character and plot
Rating: 3.5🌈
The fated mates romance of Owen Zhas, an Accipere (an out of control syphon witch) and Felix Hohlt, Guardian, begun in the previous book What the Hex? There Owen ends up being at the center of all the magical issues and leads to the fated mate relationship of the main couple.
Owen’s a sympathetic character with a real problem that potentially makes him a danger to other magical beings around him.
It’s one of my issues with the storyline actually. Steele’s Blackhaven Manor series foundation element is that dragon magic is drawing the fated mates there at the right time to get the HEA under the right circumstances. But in this case that meant sending Owen off for a year by himself , after the dramatic events that could have seen him jailed, with his magic still out of his control. And his mindset in a worsening situation.
Yes he’s back at Halloween because of an invitation. But now he’s fearful and subdued. Steele’s written a character that realistic in his depression and isolation. But Dewitched isn’t got the length of a storyline to make that transition and fated mates work in relation to the character presented.
It’s good, got terrific elements and the potential for more is there. So it’s close. I loved the couple and the Princess. But for all his pain, we needed more.
The series continues to intrigue with people/couples like this and that’s why I read it.
Check out the full list below.
Blackhaven Manor:
- [x] Purrfect Harmony #1
- [x] Night and Fae #2
- [x] Dragon It Out #3
- [x] Grin and Bear It #4
- [x] Pixie Little Liar #5
- [x] Dead Over Heals #6
- [x] Silent Knight #7
- [x] Pain in the Ice #8
- [x] Walking a Tight Rope #9
- [x] Royally Flocked #10
- [x] What The Hex? #11
- [x] Dewitched #12
Sequel/adjacent series:
Hunter’s Hollow:
- [x] Angels and Anarchy #1
- [x] Beauty and Bad Blood #2
Rating: 3.5🌈
The fated mates romance of Owen Zhas, an Accipere (an out of control syphon witch) and Felix Hohlt, Guardian, begun in the previous book What the Hex? There Owen ends up being at the center of all the magical issues and leads to the fated mate relationship of the main couple.
Owen’s a sympathetic character with a real problem that potentially makes him a danger to other magical beings around him.
It’s one of my issues with the storyline actually. Steele’s Blackhaven Manor series foundation element is that dragon magic is drawing the fated mates there at the right time to get the HEA under the right circumstances. But in this case that meant sending Owen off for a year by himself , after the dramatic events that could have seen him jailed, with his magic still out of his control. And his mindset in a worsening situation.
Yes he’s back at Halloween because of an invitation. But now he’s fearful and subdued. Steele’s written a character that realistic in his depression and isolation. But Dewitched isn’t got the length of a storyline to make that transition and fated mates work in relation to the character presented.
It’s good, got terrific elements and the potential for more is there. So it’s close. I loved the couple and the Princess. But for all his pain, we needed more.
The series continues to intrigue with people/couples like this and that’s why I read it.
Check out the full list below.
Blackhaven Manor:
- [x] Purrfect Harmony #1
- [x] Night and Fae #2
- [x] Dragon It Out #3
- [x] Grin and Bear It #4
- [x] Pixie Little Liar #5
- [x] Dead Over Heals #6
- [x] Silent Knight #7
- [x] Pain in the Ice #8
- [x] Walking a Tight Rope #9
- [x] Royally Flocked #10
- [x] What The Hex? #11
- [x] Dewitched #12
Sequel/adjacent series:
Hunter’s Hollow:
- [x] Angels and Anarchy #1
- [x] Beauty and Bad Blood #2
September 30, 2025
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I really enjoyed this book and thought that it was another good addition to the Blackhaven Manor Series. I liked being able to immerse myself in this magical world that Arden has created. This is a paranormal fated mates story between mage Owen and Werewolf Fenix, their relationship moves at warp speed which is expected. I’m so glad that Owen gets his own happily ever after. My heart hurts for him and having uncontrollable magical siphon powers that have closed him off from the rest of the world, as he’s worried that he’ll accidentally touch someone magical and steal their power, whether he wants to or not. It’s easier just to avoid people all together. The last thing Owen expects when he’s invited back to Blackhaven Manor for one of the hotel’s famous festivals by a certain female dragon, Skype Maddock is to meet his mate.
Their initial meeting was pretty disastrous but Owen doesn’t hold Fenix’s actions against him, as even though he ran away he somehow subconsciously knew that Fenix wouldn’t hurt him. It doesn’t take him long to work out that they’re mates. I thought that they were great together. Owen brings some much needed humour into Fenix’s life and Fenix is steadfastly in Owen’s corner and will do absolutely anything to help find a solution to Owen’s uncontrollable power. I’m looking forward to reading Draken the Rules next, as well as more books by Arden Steele in the future. I’d recommend this book, series and author to others.
I really enjoyed this book and thought that it was another good addition to the Blackhaven Manor Series. I liked being able to immerse myself in this magical world that Arden has created. This is a paranormal fated mates story between mage Owen and Werewolf Fenix, their relationship moves at warp speed which is expected. I’m so glad that Owen gets his own happily ever after. My heart hurts for him and having uncontrollable magical siphon powers that have closed him off from the rest of the world, as he’s worried that he’ll accidentally touch someone magical and steal their power, whether he wants to or not. It’s easier just to avoid people all together. The last thing Owen expects when he’s invited back to Blackhaven Manor for one of the hotel’s famous festivals by a certain female dragon, Skype Maddock is to meet his mate.
Their initial meeting was pretty disastrous but Owen doesn’t hold Fenix’s actions against him, as even though he ran away he somehow subconsciously knew that Fenix wouldn’t hurt him. It doesn’t take him long to work out that they’re mates. I thought that they were great together. Owen brings some much needed humour into Fenix’s life and Fenix is steadfastly in Owen’s corner and will do absolutely anything to help find a solution to Owen’s uncontrollable power. I’m looking forward to reading Draken the Rules next, as well as more books by Arden Steele in the future. I’d recommend this book, series and author to others.
October 30, 2024
Dewitched
The Blackhaven Manor books are all loaded with wonderful characters, great action and love. This was another win for Arden Steele. I really enjoyed reading this story. Highly Recommended
The Blackhaven Manor books are all loaded with wonderful characters, great action and love. This was another win for Arden Steele. I really enjoyed reading this story. Highly Recommended
November 4, 2024
Rating: 4 stars
I really loved Owen and Fenix. I really felt sorry for Owen through out the book and was glad he got his HEA at the end. I do feel the solution to his problem was a bit anticlimactic. Overall, a really good story.
I really loved Owen and Fenix. I really felt sorry for Owen through out the book and was glad he got his HEA at the end. I do feel the solution to his problem was a bit anticlimactic. Overall, a really good story.
October 29, 2024
Briliant, funny, quick read in the Blackhaven Manor series. Owen is such a sweetie and Fenix was glorious. Short, steamy and full our my favourite characters. A great addition.
November 12, 2024
So good
I forget how much I love this author! I forgot how much I love her stories, I have all her books in this series and LOVED THEM ALL!!😃
I forget how much I love this author! I forgot how much I love her stories, I have all her books in this series and LOVED THEM ALL!!😃
March 27, 2025
Dewitched
A sweet fated mates story that was so heartfelt and warming. This was a great addition to the series and I enjoyed the comfort and support between Fenix and Owen.
A sweet fated mates story that was so heartfelt and warming. This was a great addition to the series and I enjoyed the comfort and support between Fenix and Owen.
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