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Witch Detectives #2
Witch and Famous
J.R. Rain Press Presents witches, warlocks and goblins. Oh my! Just when you think enchantress Elle Chambers—a witch and insurance claims investigator—is on the road to happiness, powerful forces conspire against her and threaten everything she holds dear.
In a tantalizing tale of twists and turns, the second book in The Witch Detectives series will keep you guessing right up to the end of this delightful paranormal romance thriller set in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Will Elle stop running from who she truly is and learn to better use her enchantress powers? What dark secrets is the wealthy enchanter Niall Sampson keeping from Elle, and which witch can she truly trust?
When Elle makes a trip Underneath—to the goblin realm—the past rears its ugly head and she faces the ultimate sacrifice in the name of true love!
Witch and Famous is a full-length novel and the second in a continuing paranormal romance mystery series. The next book, Witch Way Out (#3) is already available on Kindle. Witch Bones (#4) will be published by late September 2014.
˃˃˃ Eve Paludan, the bestselling author of more than 20 novels, teams up with bestselling UK author, Stuart Sharp, to bring readers a bewitching slice of modern Scotland with witches, warlocks, enchantresses, goblins, and a werewolf. More novels in the series are planned. Stay spellbound in a compelling paranormal romance series that will enchant readers! It’s full of magic!”Great Reading, A Good Bit of Action and Romance.” -- Douglas C. Meeks, Top 500 Amazon Reviewer
”Hard to put down.” – David Walker
“Can't wait to see what Elle and Nail get into next!” – Pamela "So Many Books"
”Could not put the book down.” – Dee
“Spellbinding.” – Efinn1
”Witch Detectives #2 is Great!” – Penny
”A must read. Be ready for a new take on vampires, though. I love it!!” – Cynthia Hall
”I love the wit and charm.” – Iola
”Very enjoyable romp through the make-believe world.” – Herb Gorder
163 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 24, 2014
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January 10, 2015
I actually found this second novel disappointing. The heroine proved annoying rather than confused, and became very irritating giving the book more frustration rather than empathy.
The mystery was fair enough, and although you knew there had to be another antagonist, it wasn't immediately clear. What was clear that for a private investigator, she was incapable of listening - even to her own informant.
Umming and ahhing over whether to go on to the next novel.
Colour me disappointed.
The mystery was fair enough, and although you knew there had to be another antagonist, it wasn't immediately clear. What was clear that for a private investigator, she was incapable of listening - even to her own informant.
Umming and ahhing over whether to go on to the next novel.
Colour me disappointed.
September 24, 2017
Elle needs to come to terms with her enchantress side. She's not taking to feeding from others, and it's going to have disastrous consequences.
This is a fast paced story, and I really enjoyed the conflict between Elle and coven, and Niall. Is Niall really bad? Personally I hope not. There always seems to be a question, and this is something that bothers Elle.
I enjoyed this and I'm looking forward to reading the book.
This is a fast paced story, and I really enjoyed the conflict between Elle and coven, and Niall. Is Niall really bad? Personally I hope not. There always seems to be a question, and this is something that bothers Elle.
I enjoyed this and I'm looking forward to reading the book.
July 3, 2018
Another Win
With the Coven out to kill all Enchanters, will Elle and Niall be able to stay in Edinburgh? And what is with all the people disappearing? These questions and more will possibly be answered...
These stories of love, secrets and mystery are entertaining.
With the Coven out to kill all Enchanters, will Elle and Niall be able to stay in Edinburgh? And what is with all the people disappearing? These questions and more will possibly be answered...
These stories of love, secrets and mystery are entertaining.
June 20, 2017
Really enjoyable read, recommended
May I highly recommend this series, great adventures and in Elle, Niall and their friends a great group of characters. Urban fantasy done well!
May I highly recommend this series, great adventures and in Elle, Niall and their friends a great group of characters. Urban fantasy done well!
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December 6, 2019DNF Very sloppy
April 6, 2024
Fun, fast, and well written.
March 19, 2017
Goblins
Good read fast-paced with lots of mystery and action twists and turns some romance easy and fun to read lots of characters to get to know
Good read fast-paced with lots of mystery and action twists and turns some romance easy and fun to read lots of characters to get to know
October 13, 2015
Elle Chambers is a vampire.
Not the bloodsucking kind.
She feeds on emotion.
She is conflicted, however, because if she goes too far when "feeding" she can, literally, kill people by draining them dry.
That's a problem for her boyfriend Niall, the only other vampire like her in Edinburgh. He is much, much older than she is and in his long life he has, in fact, killed people while feeding on them. Although she refuses to do the same, Elle is in love with him despite the fact she abhors what he has done in the past.
Complicated?
Yes and it only get better in "Witch and Famous" because Elle, an insurance investigator by day with a werewolf office assistant, is called upon to look into an apparent suicide by a rising young singer. While pursuing the investigation she enlists the aid of a young goblin girl, discovers that there is at least one other - previously unknown - vampire like her and Niall - a vamp with evil on her mind and the power to maybe change the face of Edinburgh. When he turns up missing, Elle is also trying desperately to find him.
This is the second book in a trilogy starring Elle, her friends, and enemies and it is a wonderful story, even for people like me who do not normally read paranormal novels. The characters are appealing, the setting - Edinburgh - is off the beaten path for most American readers, the dialogue is well presented and the narrative is smooth. Another plus: This is not book for "insiders," by which I mean those who are regular readers of novels about witches, warlocks and the like. As a result, it is a very accessible read for those of us who know little or nothing about spell casting and other witchy things.
I thoroughly enjoyed this novel and highly recommend it.
Not the bloodsucking kind.
She feeds on emotion.
She is conflicted, however, because if she goes too far when "feeding" she can, literally, kill people by draining them dry.
That's a problem for her boyfriend Niall, the only other vampire like her in Edinburgh. He is much, much older than she is and in his long life he has, in fact, killed people while feeding on them. Although she refuses to do the same, Elle is in love with him despite the fact she abhors what he has done in the past.
Complicated?
Yes and it only get better in "Witch and Famous" because Elle, an insurance investigator by day with a werewolf office assistant, is called upon to look into an apparent suicide by a rising young singer. While pursuing the investigation she enlists the aid of a young goblin girl, discovers that there is at least one other - previously unknown - vampire like her and Niall - a vamp with evil on her mind and the power to maybe change the face of Edinburgh. When he turns up missing, Elle is also trying desperately to find him.
This is the second book in a trilogy starring Elle, her friends, and enemies and it is a wonderful story, even for people like me who do not normally read paranormal novels. The characters are appealing, the setting - Edinburgh - is off the beaten path for most American readers, the dialogue is well presented and the narrative is smooth. Another plus: This is not book for "insiders," by which I mean those who are regular readers of novels about witches, warlocks and the like. As a result, it is a very accessible read for those of us who know little or nothing about spell casting and other witchy things.
I thoroughly enjoyed this novel and highly recommend it.
January 17, 2016
Athough I enjoyed this book, I don't think it's as good as the first one unfortunately. However, I'm also willing to admit that I could have had unrealistically high expectations after being so delighted with the first one.
Elle is hired to determine whether a sudden death is a murder or a suicide. And that's pretty much all I can tell you without giving away any of the books secrets. Going to be a short review isn't it? I am looking forward to reading the next book in the series as there were many questions still to be answered, particularly regarding Elle's mother and her goblin friend, Siobhan.
Witch and Famous is well written. The characters are well developed and complicated, much like we humans. The story keeps you guessing and has a satisfying ending. I wasn't gasping for more when I finished it, but I will most certainly read the next in the series.
Elle is hired to determine whether a sudden death is a murder or a suicide. And that's pretty much all I can tell you without giving away any of the books secrets. Going to be a short review isn't it? I am looking forward to reading the next book in the series as there were many questions still to be answered, particularly regarding Elle's mother and her goblin friend, Siobhan.
Witch and Famous is well written. The characters are well developed and complicated, much like we humans. The story keeps you guessing and has a satisfying ending. I wasn't gasping for more when I finished it, but I will most certainly read the next in the series.
August 13, 2013
Ellie Chambers, an enchantress still learning about her magic. She refuses to kill to feed, refuses to kiss strangers to obtain energy. Her lover, Niall has his own secrets, his past finally catching up to him. When Ellie senses traces of an enchantress at a death scene, she automatically jumps to the conclusion it is Niall. Her insecurities and jealousies makes her fall into Victoria's trap. Now Ellie is the only one who can save the goblins, Niall and the missing witches and warlocks. Ellie must learn the truth and accept what she is and what she needs before Victoria can destroy all that is around them. Its a fun little series of compassion, humor and truth. Learning to accept the differences of others, without having to kill.
August 26, 2016
Another mesmerizing and masterfully written book by Eve Paludan and Stuart Sharp,presented by J.R. Rain. This is the second book in the Witch Detectives series featuring Elle Chambers, an enchantress and one of Scotland's top insurance investigators. In this book Elle and her lover Niall go up against an ancient evil hungry to revenge old hurts and start a war between the factions of Scotland's supernaturals. Elle has to face fear, lothing, and herself in order to overcome this evil. In the story she sums up her battle perfectly, "Sometimes innocence isn't what the world needs." If you liked Witchy Business, you will love Witch and Famous. Spellbinding
November 25, 2016
I couldn't help it, I was curious, and I just had to read the sequel. Even though I lamented the first one because it was short and it had instalove and the development (?), I wanted to know what happens after.
I knew there was a glitch somewhere to that relationship, what with falling in love so suddenly with someone you hardly know. Trust issues, man.
Though I'm glad that book two explored that; deadly, but there's that.
I knew there was a glitch somewhere to that relationship, what with falling in love so suddenly with someone you hardly know. Trust issues, man.
Though I'm glad that book two explored that; deadly, but there's that.
July 3, 2016
Well written and fast paced. Learning more about the characters and their abilities to use emotions as fuel. A new take on the Vampire genre that I like. Again there's mystery, romance, Witches, Goblins and a deep, dark well under ground (that last part was really spooky). I am enjoying this series and will continue onto the 3rd.
October 23, 2016
Another homerun!
This 2nd book in the series was just as good as the 1st. Elle and Niall are still learning about each other as Elle is trying to learn her way around her new existence. Enter an evil person from Niall's past and you're off and running! A wonderful book by some great authors...
This 2nd book in the series was just as good as the 1st. Elle and Niall are still learning about each other as Elle is trying to learn her way around her new existence. Enter an evil person from Niall's past and you're off and running! A wonderful book by some great authors...
August 18, 2021
Enjoyed the story very much
As an avid reader of the Samantha moon stories I was excited when I saw the authors name pop up and this is the second book in the series I read these two in two days And I’m about to go grab the third one. I’m not sure if the fourth one has been released I hope so if not I’ll be waiting on bated breath.
As an avid reader of the Samantha moon stories I was excited when I saw the authors name pop up and this is the second book in the series I read these two in two days And I’m about to go grab the third one. I’m not sure if the fourth one has been released I hope so if not I’ll be waiting on bated breath.
July 9, 2013
Shallow characters, especially Elle Chambers and the story became silly. Series started out good with Book 1, but this book became too wordy and the storyline became weak. I hate saying that, but imo, it's how it affected me.
June 27, 2013
Good story. I really Like Elle as a character. I look forward to the next one.
July 14, 2013
Enjoyable read, enhances the characters from the first novel, nice twist that you don't see coming (well I didn't)
August 10, 2013
Love the Witch series. Elle and Niall are interesting characters. Couldn't put the book down. Cannot wait for the next book in this series.
February 15, 2014
cute little paranormal like the first one..
September 18, 2015
Just like #1 an easy good read and then right on to number 3
November 16, 2015
Interesting
I enjoyed this book more than the first one in the series. There was more action, as well as information on goblins.
I enjoyed this book more than the first one in the series. There was more action, as well as information on goblins.
June 25, 2013
Where's is book 3??? I can't wait this just keeps getting better and better.
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