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Magnetic Magic #5
Curse of the Wolf
Luna has freed the charming treasure-hunting werewolf, Duncan, from the magical control device that let their enemies manipulate him. Finally, she can trust him fully, and they can explore a romantic relationship.
Or so she thinks.
But destroying that device had ramifications…
A curse threatens to take Duncan’s life. If they can’t figure out a way to remove it, Luna will lose the man she’s come to care deeply about—maybe even love.
Or so she thinks.
But destroying that device had ramifications…
A curse threatens to take Duncan’s life. If they can’t figure out a way to remove it, Luna will lose the man she’s come to care deeply about—maybe even love.
242 pages, Paperback
First published June 27, 2025
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Lindsay Buroker
204 books6,481 followersI'm a full-time indie fantasy and science fiction author. When I'm not writing, I'm ferrying my dogs to hiking trails for adventures.
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July 6, 2025
Worthy
A good book, but it was a bit slow but felt very rushed towards the end. It felt like the slow beginning left too much to finish with, so it was a rush to fit it all in.
Luna's enemies have decided they are not just going after the Werewolf artefacts in Luna's possession, but her very territory itself. Also, after destroying the control device, it has disastrous after effects for Duncan. Now Luna might lose everything and the person she loves as well. However, neither Luna nor Duncan are going down without a fight.
If things were paced out better in this book, it would have been an easy five stars. This book set up a couple of potential conversations that need to happen. I do like how the characters are levelling up and that all the characters are very likeable. The book did leave me hungry for the next book.
A good book, but it was a bit slow but felt very rushed towards the end. It felt like the slow beginning left too much to finish with, so it was a rush to fit it all in.
Luna's enemies have decided they are not just going after the Werewolf artefacts in Luna's possession, but her very territory itself. Also, after destroying the control device, it has disastrous after effects for Duncan. Now Luna might lose everything and the person she loves as well. However, neither Luna nor Duncan are going down without a fight.
If things were paced out better in this book, it would have been an easy five stars. This book set up a couple of potential conversations that need to happen. I do like how the characters are levelling up and that all the characters are very likeable. The book did leave me hungry for the next book.
July 1, 2025
This series has terrible book covers, so luckily I already love the author else I likely would never have given it a chance.
This may be one of my favorite series so far from Lindsay Buroker, not quite top of the list, but up there. It's full of so much snarky banter, it's quite fun to read.
This may be one of my favorite series so far from Lindsay Buroker, not quite top of the list, but up there. It's full of so much snarky banter, it's quite fun to read.
March 31, 2026
Minor Spoilers
Lindsay Buroker is an auto-buy for me. This book is the fifth of a series called Magnetic Magic. I do not recommend it as a standalone.
Luna is a werewolf who has unexpectedly had her life upside down. Duncan, another werewolf, has been helping her navigate through some of the problems, but he now has been losing strength and may die. Luna decides that they need to find the villain’s lab or other places that may reveal a clue as to what has happened to Duncan and how to fix it.
Luna is a property manager at an apartment building, and the owners send over their son to be an intern and to learn the business. Bolin is a bit of a nerd and has magical abilities, but he becomes loyal and helpful to her.
Luna’s niece, Jasmine, has started to express a small amount of interest in Bolin. She is also helpful to Luna.
The bad guys that have been appearing in the books are back. There is a partial resolution.
There is some follow up to the revelation that Luna’s sons had in the previous book.
A character introduced in the second book may be related to Duncan, a werewolf that Luna is interested in. He makes a brief appearance in this book. Duncan has a very interesting history and family connection, something that is important to the storyline, but it is not developed much in this book.
A few things are revealed and settled, but the series is meant to be read in its entirety for the full storyline.
The author writes characters that are realistic. They have flaws and a good side whether they are the hero or the villain with a few exceptions.
I enjoy the vocabulary used by the author. She uses interesting words in her writing. Bolin is a spelling bee champ and enjoys talking about word origins. There is one mistake that I was surprised the author made because she likes words. Luna has two sons and the author refers to one as the youngest and the other as the oldest. Younger and older would have been correct.
I also enjoy the richness of her stories. The dialogue is often humorous.
I plan to continue to read the series.
Lindsay Buroker is an auto-buy for me. This book is the fifth of a series called Magnetic Magic. I do not recommend it as a standalone.
Luna is a werewolf who has unexpectedly had her life upside down. Duncan, another werewolf, has been helping her navigate through some of the problems, but he now has been losing strength and may die. Luna decides that they need to find the villain’s lab or other places that may reveal a clue as to what has happened to Duncan and how to fix it.
Luna is a property manager at an apartment building, and the owners send over their son to be an intern and to learn the business. Bolin is a bit of a nerd and has magical abilities, but he becomes loyal and helpful to her.
Luna’s niece, Jasmine, has started to express a small amount of interest in Bolin. She is also helpful to Luna.
The bad guys that have been appearing in the books are back. There is a partial resolution.
There is some follow up to the revelation that Luna’s sons had in the previous book.
A character introduced in the second book may be related to Duncan, a werewolf that Luna is interested in. He makes a brief appearance in this book. Duncan has a very interesting history and family connection, something that is important to the storyline, but it is not developed much in this book.
A few things are revealed and settled, but the series is meant to be read in its entirety for the full storyline.
The author writes characters that are realistic. They have flaws and a good side whether they are the hero or the villain with a few exceptions.
I enjoy the vocabulary used by the author. She uses interesting words in her writing. Bolin is a spelling bee champ and enjoys talking about word origins. There is one mistake that I was surprised the author made because she likes words. Luna has two sons and the author refers to one as the youngest and the other as the oldest. Younger and older would have been correct.
I also enjoy the richness of her stories. The dialogue is often humorous.
I plan to continue to read the series.
July 7, 2025
There is a reason I don’t usually read series that aren’t finished and this book is a good example of why – I need to know what’s going to happen next!
Duncan has been freed of the machine that controls him but it is affecting his health. According to the man who created him, he is actually dying. There are definite signs of his going downhill.
Thanks to some research, they do have a starting point but other things seem to keep getting in the way.
This is a fast moving, easy read. There is action, surprises, the slow romance has a lot of innuendo but still nothing more than an occasional kiss. It is there though.
There is also a lot of humour in this book partially because of Luna’s snarky talk.
Bolin’s magic is getting stronger but it’s not helping with his pursuit of Jasmine. He’s adorably geeky.
I just loved this book and will be waiting impatiently for the final installment.
Duncan has been freed of the machine that controls him but it is affecting his health. According to the man who created him, he is actually dying. There are definite signs of his going downhill.
Thanks to some research, they do have a starting point but other things seem to keep getting in the way.
This is a fast moving, easy read. There is action, surprises, the slow romance has a lot of innuendo but still nothing more than an occasional kiss. It is there though.
There is also a lot of humour in this book partially because of Luna’s snarky talk.
Bolin’s magic is getting stronger but it’s not helping with his pursuit of Jasmine. He’s adorably geeky.
I just loved this book and will be waiting impatiently for the final installment.
January 21, 2026
This was a very entertaining tome, well-balanced between past plots being resolved (e.g around Duncan’s control device and curse), and tension ramping up for the series finale (e.g Luna’s professional and personal living situation). It feels satisfying enough to see some of this resolved, while keeping interest going for the rest of the series.
Other than that, I still very much enjoy reading about a middle-aged main character and love interest, their slow-burn romance is coming along nicely and in a believable way for mature adults. The mix between action, mystery, quirky characters and entertaining banter that I’ve come to see as a signature of Lindsay Buroker’s writing is very much there and I had a very good time.
I’m looking forward to reading the final installment of this series and discovering how this will all end for Luna, Duncan and all the surrounding characters of the series (Jasmine, Bolin, the pack, etc.)
Other than that, I still very much enjoy reading about a middle-aged main character and love interest, their slow-burn romance is coming along nicely and in a believable way for mature adults. The mix between action, mystery, quirky characters and entertaining banter that I’ve come to see as a signature of Lindsay Buroker’s writing is very much there and I had a very good time.
I’m looking forward to reading the final installment of this series and discovering how this will all end for Luna, Duncan and all the surrounding characters of the series (Jasmine, Bolin, the pack, etc.)
September 21, 2025
2.5 stars
This series is stalling out a bit.
While there was a little bit of progress in the storyline, most of this was filler.
The banter between Luna and Duncan is still stale. Their romance hasn't really moved in 5 books. By now, I would've expected more than what we've been given. They're not even really friends yet. Luna is still incredibly selfish. Duncan's dying, but hey, she needs to go do something else first.
Overall, I didn't take anything very seriously because the stakes are really low in this series.
I did like Bolin's growth, though. I'm hoping he becomes more active in the series.
The confrontation with Luna's son was completely avoided. And that was a major letdown. Why bother having them exist or even interact in the series?
I'm not chomping at the bit to read the next book, but I will read it.
This series is stalling out a bit.
While there was a little bit of progress in the storyline, most of this was filler.
The banter between Luna and Duncan is still stale. Their romance hasn't really moved in 5 books. By now, I would've expected more than what we've been given. They're not even really friends yet. Luna is still incredibly selfish. Duncan's dying, but hey, she needs to go do something else first.
Overall, I didn't take anything very seriously because the stakes are really low in this series.
I did like Bolin's growth, though. I'm hoping he becomes more active in the series.
The confrontation with Luna's son was completely avoided. And that was a major letdown. Why bother having them exist or even interact in the series?
I'm not chomping at the bit to read the next book, but I will read it.
August 16, 2025
Rounding up from 3.5. While there is a bit of slow forward movement with the characters, there isn't much movement with the plot. The first part of the book was a bit slow - mostly focused on the gang that is threatening the areas around Luna's complex. The search for the sword continued with little resolution during that time and Duncan developed a curse due to the destruction of the control unit (book 4). There were quite a few segues that showed potential for a future profession for Luna if the complex is sold. They didn't do much for the storyline though. The last 1/3 of the book picked up as Luna and Duncan raced to solve the curse and the end was a little unexpected. The next book should close the series.
June 29, 2025
The Point?
Sometimes a middle book in a series feels like it might be treading water and taking up space without moving the series forward.
I love Buroker. Her quirky characters and witty banter always draw me in. Sometimes quirk and wit can’t carry the full weight of expectations. This was that story.
The good news is that the author writes fast so I don’t have long to wait to get to Luna and Duncan’s happy ending.
Sometimes a middle book in a series feels like it might be treading water and taking up space without moving the series forward.
I love Buroker. Her quirky characters and witty banter always draw me in. Sometimes quirk and wit can’t carry the full weight of expectations. This was that story.
The good news is that the author writes fast so I don’t have long to wait to get to Luna and Duncan’s happy ending.
July 8, 2025
good
Now that Luna has free Duncan from the device that was controlling him she realize that he is starting to die without it. Not only is she trying to figure out how to save his life, but they’re also learning a lot more about the wolf medallions and the wolf case. I did like the ending of the book because some people definitely got what they deserved. I will definitely be reading the next book in this series.
Now that Luna has free Duncan from the device that was controlling him she realize that he is starting to die without it. Not only is she trying to figure out how to save his life, but they’re also learning a lot more about the wolf medallions and the wolf case. I did like the ending of the book because some people definitely got what they deserved. I will definitely be reading the next book in this series.
July 28, 2025
Another crucial adventure
Duncan and Luna can’t catch a break! Luna is searching for her sword and Duncan his still trying to get next to her when Bolin announces a wolf relic has been taken from another collector. With her niece Jasmine still helping and her father providing geek squad assistance, Luna and Duncan are led to yet another battle for their lives. Slowly but surely, the conclusion is coming in book six.
Duncan and Luna can’t catch a break! Luna is searching for her sword and Duncan his still trying to get next to her when Bolin announces a wolf relic has been taken from another collector. With her niece Jasmine still helping and her father providing geek squad assistance, Luna and Duncan are led to yet another battle for their lives. Slowly but surely, the conclusion is coming in book six.
July 29, 2025
I'm currently reading this book. I love Buroker's stories/writing, but I'm struggling to finish. The last few series have dragged for me. I feel like it's taking way too long to wrap the story up. Just when I think it's about to be finished we get another twist and I'm waiting for another book. This series and the Death Before Dragons series are testing me. I hate not finishing and because the first few books were so amazing it breaks my heart.
July 31, 2025
Great read
This series of books is fantastic Quick easy reads this 1 was fantastic loved all the action in it can't wait for the next 1I mean I still think there could be like 50 books in this series that's how good it is but there's only 1 more so I'm looking forward to it if you're looking for an easy read and enjoyable story pick up this series She writes a really good 1 enjoy
This series of books is fantastic Quick easy reads this 1 was fantastic loved all the action in it can't wait for the next 1I mean I still think there could be like 50 books in this series that's how good it is but there's only 1 more so I'm looking forward to it if you're looking for an easy read and enjoyable story pick up this series She writes a really good 1 enjoy
August 19, 2025
Action Packed Thrill Ride! 4.5!
Lindsay it is definitely one of my favorite authors at this time. She can weave a towel with more plot, twisting terms than a roller coaster, where you don’t know what’s coming next; keeps the plot suspenseful and thrilling! Adding in the snarky banter in the middle just punctuates how truly amazing her writing skills is! I love her supercilious, quirky characters!
Great job!
Lindsay it is definitely one of my favorite authors at this time. She can weave a towel with more plot, twisting terms than a roller coaster, where you don’t know what’s coming next; keeps the plot suspenseful and thrilling! Adding in the snarky banter in the middle just punctuates how truly amazing her writing skills is! I love her supercilious, quirky characters!
Great job!
September 4, 2025
Another page turner!
I love the teasing dialogue and wordplay. I connect with a middle-aged, badass mother who is reconnecting with herself after a suffocating marriage and parenting experience.
There is no embarrassingly graphic cookie and the other characters flesh out with every chapter. Relationships among friends, siblings, extended families, and courting couples intertwine and illustrate human nature at its worst and best.
Another great fantasy romp!
I love the teasing dialogue and wordplay. I connect with a middle-aged, badass mother who is reconnecting with herself after a suffocating marriage and parenting experience.
There is no embarrassingly graphic cookie and the other characters flesh out with every chapter. Relationships among friends, siblings, extended families, and courting couples intertwine and illustrate human nature at its worst and best.
Another great fantasy romp!
May 11, 2026
Berlin for the win!
I'm not sure if I spelled his name correctly since I listened to this book on audiobook (which i highly recommend), but his character MADE this book for me! GIVE ME MORE BERLIN! I love how the author developed him through the series.
As much as I love humour in my books, I do find that I speed through the long conversations. Maybe because a lot of the banter is repetitive? Whatever the reason, I had audiobook at 1.5 speed and it worked well.
I'm not sure if I spelled his name correctly since I listened to this book on audiobook (which i highly recommend), but his character MADE this book for me! GIVE ME MORE BERLIN! I love how the author developed him through the series.
As much as I love humour in my books, I do find that I speed through the long conversations. Maybe because a lot of the banter is repetitive? Whatever the reason, I had audiobook at 1.5 speed and it worked well.
June 30, 2025
A howling adventure!
This book opens up so many new possibilities, I'm hopeful the author will extend the series. As usual there is plenty of action, sarcasm, and a touch of sensuality. Adding fresh new characters and future career opportunities for our protagonist and things get very interesting indeed! Can't wait for the next book to drop!
This book opens up so many new possibilities, I'm hopeful the author will extend the series. As usual there is plenty of action, sarcasm, and a touch of sensuality. Adding fresh new characters and future career opportunities for our protagonist and things get very interesting indeed! Can't wait for the next book to drop!
July 10, 2025
Another excellent book!
This is the 5th book in the Magnetic Magic series and lives up to the goodness of the first four. I love these characters! Their dialogue always makes me laugh. And of course there’s plenty of action, chases, fights, magical everything. And of course wolves. I can hardly wait until the next and final book comes out!
This is the 5th book in the Magnetic Magic series and lives up to the goodness of the first four. I love these characters! Their dialogue always makes me laugh. And of course there’s plenty of action, chases, fights, magical everything. And of course wolves. I can hardly wait until the next and final book comes out!
July 16, 2025
Another good book
Another good book. I'm glad that I stuck with the series and read it. I feel like their relationship is finally progressing and we're seeing some character growth with the side characters too. Lots of progress finally happened and I'm excited to see what happens next, especially with the semi cliffhanger and with the next book being the finale
Another good book. I'm glad that I stuck with the series and read it. I feel like their relationship is finally progressing and we're seeing some character growth with the side characters too. Lots of progress finally happened and I'm excited to see what happens next, especially with the semi cliffhanger and with the next book being the finale
July 16, 2025
Twisty plot love it!
As usual this author wreaks havoc with getting 8 hrs of sleep as just can’t put Kindle/phone down! Luna & Duncan just keep you rooting for them and wondering what will come next. Very creative in plotting, and I love the progression she gives all her characters. As always can’t wait till last book but dread it as well and now only one left to go #6.
As usual this author wreaks havoc with getting 8 hrs of sleep as just can’t put Kindle/phone down! Luna & Duncan just keep you rooting for them and wondering what will come next. Very creative in plotting, and I love the progression she gives all her characters. As always can’t wait till last book but dread it as well and now only one left to go #6.
April 2, 2026
The stakes skyrocket in this middle chapter of the Magnetic Magic series. Luna and Duncan find themselves in a desperate fight to protect not just their lives, but the very ground they stand on. While the book maintains Buroker’s talent for creating "very likeable" characters, it struggles slightly with its internal rhythm
June 30, 2025
Fun to read
I read to relax and enjoy the story Lindsay's storytelling is great reading for me. I have read all her stories and often reread old series waiting for new books. I love them
I read to relax and enjoy the story Lindsay's storytelling is great reading for me. I have read all her stories and often reread old series waiting for new books. I love them
July 5, 2025
Classic Buroker
Liked all of it. Storyline, character building, interesting plot weaving. Tied in well to the previous books in the series with just enough links without overdoing it.
Already having withdrawal symptoms
Liked all of it. Storyline, character building, interesting plot weaving. Tied in well to the previous books in the series with just enough links without overdoing it.
Already having withdrawal symptoms
July 6, 2025
So many fun things going on in this series
Violin rap, magnet fishing, chocolate covered bacon, just some of the paths to romance in this page-turning tale featuring two characters I’ve come to adore. Can’t wait to see how it all wraps up in the last installment.
Violin rap, magnet fishing, chocolate covered bacon, just some of the paths to romance in this page-turning tale featuring two characters I’ve come to adore. Can’t wait to see how it all wraps up in the last installment.
July 13, 2025
😁 Loved it!
Oh goodness at the paranormal pandemonium. The characters in the series are quirky and incredibly fascinating. I loved the drums power that emerged from Bolin! The snark and humor always brings smiles.
Oh goodness at the paranormal pandemonium. The characters in the series are quirky and incredibly fascinating. I loved the drums power that emerged from Bolin! The snark and humor always brings smiles.
July 15, 2025
So good!
So, so good!! I LOVE Lindsay Buroker's writing. As a sarcastic woman myself, I love her heroines' humor! I'll be very sad when I finish the 6th and last book in this series.
So, so good!! I LOVE Lindsay Buroker's writing. As a sarcastic woman myself, I love her heroines' humor! I'll be very sad when I finish the 6th and last book in this series.
August 28, 2025
Curse of the Wolf (Magnetic Magic Book 5) Lindsay Buroker
It's Lindsay Buroker, I really don't need to say any more. I absolutely love her work and as normal can hardly wait for the release of the next book (final) in this series and looks forward to where she will go next.
It's Lindsay Buroker, I really don't need to say any more. I absolutely love her work and as normal can hardly wait for the release of the next book (final) in this series and looks forward to where she will go next.
August 30, 2025
Curse of the Wolf
This book will keep you on the edge of your seat,Luna and Duncan are always a step behind trouble and it follows them everywhere.There's magic and mayhem in the air.
This book will keep you on the edge of your seat,Luna and Duncan are always a step behind trouble and it follows them everywhere.There's magic and mayhem in the air.
September 25, 2025
Can the curse be broken?
Life isn't always fair. But then you you have a werewolf family to add into the mix. But Luna and Duncan keep trying to get it done ! Now can the curse be lifted or is this the end?
Life isn't always fair. But then you you have a werewolf family to add into the mix. But Luna and Duncan keep trying to get it done ! Now can the curse be lifted or is this the end?
January 5, 2026
Enough action but the story did not progress
The whole book was like a filler between book 4 and book 6. Nothing really changed. At least that's the case 90% through book 5 which is where I decided to return the book.
The whole book was like a filler between book 4 and book 6. Nothing really changed. At least that's the case 90% through book 5 which is where I decided to return the book.
January 11, 2026
Fine
Same problem with this book as the previous books; improperly used words and words that the dictionary cannot define. I think IF there was an editor who checked the book out they fell asleep.
Same problem with this book as the previous books; improperly used words and words that the dictionary cannot define. I think IF there was an editor who checked the book out they fell asleep.
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