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Witch Sense: Part One

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All witch Lara O'Connell wanted to do was dump her neglectful boyfriend and get on with her life. But thanks to a show of power he thought would charm her, her ex is stuck in wolf form. And until she turns him back, she’s stuck with him shedding all over her stuff.

The local Alpha werewolf, Stephen, will help her turn her ex back into a human—for a price. He needs Lara’s sensitivity to magic to figure out who is killing his people.

But with the FBI looking into Phillip’s disappearance, an Alpha trying to make kissy face with her, and a killer who can’t be too happy to have her on his trail, Lara’s problems are just getting started.

Witch Part One is the first part of the witch sense serial. Please note that parts may contain foul mouthed witches, sexy werewolves, and cliffhangers. All parts will be available through Kindle Unlimited. Happy reading!

96 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 15, 2015

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1,188 reviews110 followers
May 24, 2015
My Thoughts - 5 out of 5 Unicorns - I loved it!!!
***Received a copy of the ebook for an honest review via StoryCartel, but it is also FREE on Amazon so I picked up my own copy :)

The cover definitely looks witchy and has an awesome wolf :) It is what attracted me to look at the book.

This is a serial novella series. For those who do not know what that means, it is one book that is published in parts to get it out to the readers quicker, so all the parts together make one full story or book. This means that each part ends like a cliffhanger. Some people wait until the serial is complete before reading because they do not like cliffhangers, but I’m not patient enough to wait that long if it is something I want to read :) This serial is not complete at this time, and I’m not sure how many parts it will have.

Okay Lara is definitely nicer than me because I wouldn’t be working so hard to change him back if he neglected me. This is what makes her a better person than me :) I love her spunky personality. I’m not sure what to think of Stephen yet, but I like that he is protective of Lara though I’m not sure if they will date or what.

I love all the suspense and drama that Alexis has built into her story, and she has definitely made sure I’m going to continue reading this serial and keep up with her work. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it, but it was over way too quick because I loved it. Now I’m waiting for part 2 which comes out next month in June.

I recommend this serial to paranormal fans who want a new world in the form of a serial series :) I can’t wait for more!!!!
Profile Image for Amanda.
1,069 reviews
September 18, 2016
I tried to think of how to sum up my feelings on this series, and it was a little difficult. The only thing I can compare this to is going to a drive-thru and ordering a meal. You know you shouldn't indulge, but once in blue moon can't be that bad, right? Anyways, you commit to ordering and ask for a Sprite as your drink selection. Then the employee says 'I'm sorry, we don't have Sprite, we only have Sierra Mist. Is that okay?' Well, not really... but it's close enough, and I can't make another selection quickly enough because there are a bunch of people in line waiting.
Once you get your food, you really can't resist that yummy smell and somehow 'just a bite before I get home' turns into 'did I really just eat that entire thing before I got into the driveway?' Now that you're questioning the rationale of your dietary decisions, you realize that you are in fact thirsty and can't wait another minute without a drink, and take a swig of the lemon-lime imposter. Yup. Not as good as you thought it would be before you realized how far large corporations will go in order to save a few pennies.
Not so surprising is the fact you ditch the drink on the table, and go do absolutely anything else.
Cue a few hours later. You've now firmly come to the conclusion that you really shouldn't have ruined your diet for just that. You could have had a tons of other stuff that was healthy, and cost less. But that cup... it's still on the table. You know it's lukewarm and flat at this point, but you already spent the money and blew your diet- and it's better than water. So, in an effort not to waste, you chug it then dispose of the evidence.
Too bad it's too late! You could have just gone out and bought a Sprite from a licensed distributor and enjoyed the splurge, but no. You just accepted a product that wasn't exactly what you were looking for, and felt honor bound to drink- because what would your parents think of you wasting food! Now you're a few bucks shorter, tons of calories richer, and still have not reached optimal marginal utility for your purchase!
Please. Save yourself from drinking tepid knockoffs in the future. For now, give yourself a pass- it was still better than water.
618 reviews16 followers
September 2, 2015
Lara O’Connell is a natural born witch with fairly limited abilities. When attempting to break off with her boyfriend, he doesn’t take it too well and transforms himself into a wolf. This is scary and rare magic (as far as she knows) and it’s illegal. A month later she’s still taking care of him as they can’t figure out how to change him back.

The story actually goes into mystery mode as she reaches out for help from the Alpha of the local werewolves and in exchange for his help, she needs to help solve some recent murders. An interesting world is being unveiled with different ethnicities of magical beings.

Okay, when first starting the book I can’t say that I was blown away. But once entering the mystery part of it, things got a lot more interesting and I want to see what happens next. The overall story is broken up into parts. These are short with both Parts 1 and 2 each being under 100 pages. I know Part 3 is expected to be released soon, but I have no idea how many parts make up the entire story.

If I had to pay to read these I’d say it wasn’t worth it due to the length of the parts; I’d be more interested in paying for the full story. According to the author’s website, each of the parts will be available on KindleUnlimited. So I’ll definitely be reading them.
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488 reviews10 followers
December 17, 2017
It's a well written book, and easy to read thru. There's a good plot and distinct characters. It's just... I'm not that excited about the book. Yeah, it was well written, and I read it in one shot, but it's pretty typical for urban fantasy. It's like following a recipe: ingredients - witch, werewolf, vampire, solving a mystery... And of course, there's romantic tension between said witch and werewolf.

It's a good read, but it follows the standard for urban fantasy. There's hardly any distinction to make it better or too different from all the other potato chips out there. I recommend it if you just need a quick easy read.

One thing I did appreciate though, the werewolf and witch - while they did have an insta-crush (eyeroll), it was pushed aside in favor of moving along the plot. Meaning, they have more time to actually develop a real relationship instead of rushing it like most similar books do. I'm sure they'll be together soon, but it's taking time, and I rate it higher for that.

Disclaimer: I received a free copy in exchange for an honest review.
Profile Image for Rachel.
338 reviews25 followers
May 29, 2017
Entertaining and zany.

All Lara wanted to do was break things off with her boyfriend Phillip and move on. Unfortunately, while attempting to impress her with his magical skills, Phillip manages to turn himself into a wolf. Lara feels kinda guilty about the whole scenario. I wouldn't! She and her ceremonial magician friend Roxie have tried just about everything they can think of attempting to reverse Phillip's ill-conceived spell. About all they accomplish is burning a hole in the carpet. Whoops. Lara's talents are good for making plants grow, not transmogrification! And Roxie, well, studying up on the rituals and processes needed to make her magic work properly never was high on her list of priorities. Hence the hole in the carpet.
The girls realize that they need help, or Phillip's going to be stuck using the doggie-door for the rest of his four-legged life. Who better than the werewolves to help them figure out how to turn a wolf back into a man! There's a lot of tension between the two races, but what's a girl to do?
When Roxie introduces Lara to the alpha of the local werewolf pack, things begin to get interesting. It turns out that someone with magical abilities is murdering weres, and he strikes a bargain with Lara: sniff out the killer using her innate ability to sense magic and trace it to its owner, and he'll help her solve Phillip's problem. If she can just shake the FBI agent who seems to be convinced she had something to do with her ex's disappearance, she may be able to straighten out the disaster her life is quickly becoming.
345 reviews1 follower
May 10, 2019
I don't do book reviews........


I don't do book reviews like you keep seeing, as I find that some give too much of the plot away and I personally hate that, as it makes the book not worth reading. I much prefer to take the authors back cover write up as a review as it can either intrigue you enough to read the book of provide you enough information to make you decide that the book is not for you.
My review rules are: The more stars, the more I liked it.
If there are too many typos or errors the less stars I give
If the storyline or plot is poor or contains too many errors, the characters are too weak, the ending lacking something, then the less stars I give.
Simple, uncomplicated and to the point without giving anything away.
Some of the books I read have been given to me by the author as a pre-release copy and this does not bias my reviews in any way.
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81 reviews21 followers
May 19, 2017
"Witch Sense" by Alexis Cade (also found in "SpellBound") is a fun and richly developed book. I loved the fact that Lara helped to accidently turn her ex into a werewolf while he was trying to show off to her, now though he cannot change himself back. There is much humor in-between the two of the as the story goes along to find a cure. As a general rule witches and werewolves hate each other but the salvation to her problem lays with the hands of an Alfa Wolf and he has his own demands. I enjoyed they book immensely. Great book Alexis.
22 reviews
December 12, 2017
Great Read

I love when a book can draw you in, helping me to become part of next story. To me, that's the sign of no just an author but a storyteller, which is hard to find. Alexis Kade is phenomenal as a storyteller who had me within the first six pages, which tells me I'm in for one heck of a good ride. Being able to find that hook when writing about witches and weres, without having it sound silly or purely sexual is different but Alexis found that perfect balance. I can't wait for the next book in this series and on that note, I'm going to do just that.....
Profile Image for Linda.
463 reviews
May 8, 2017
First things first. Can't wait to read part 2 to see how this ends. Lara is a natural witch who tries to break up with her boyfriend and he turns himself into a wolf.
With the help of her best friend Roxie, a ritual witch, they attempted to turn Phillip back to a human. When they are unsuccessful they go to the werewolf community. But things are never given for free. Alexis know how to weave a great mystery.
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Author 36 books707 followers
December 17, 2017
I received an advance reader copy and have voluntarily reviewed this book.

Lara is the kind of girl that you can really relate to, no matter how crazy her life gets. With vibrant characters and a plot that keeps you guessing, this book is a great quick read and I look forward to more from this author.
12.7k reviews189 followers
April 12, 2019
What a story. All Lara wanted to do was get her ex out of his Shifter shape. Right now he was stuck there. A short delightful story.
650 reviews10 followers
October 1, 2020
This book has a lot of fun, mixed in with a bit of scary. I recommend this book to paranormal story fans.
130 reviews2 followers
August 13, 2022
not really happy about where it ends as I don't have book 2 but enjoyed it up to then.
1,119 reviews3 followers
October 11, 2016
This is a novel divided into 3 novellas.

Parts 1 and 2 leave you with a cliff hanger so you just need to find out what happens next.

In the world portrayed in the novel there are natural witches and ritual witches.

Natural witches are born not made and have unique energy focusing powers.

Our reluctant heroine is a natural witch with an affinity for plant life. She has the proverbial green fingers – or in her case feet as she stands on lawns a lot. She stands barefoot in your garden and pushes her energy through the soil into your plants and they grow magnificently.

She had a boyfriend – Phillip, with whom she had broken up, partly because he had become obsessive about using his powers for a particular purpose – that of transformation into animals. And, unfortunately, he finds a way to do this and thus the story unfolds with our heroine and her best friend – a ritual witch – plus shifters they manage to convince to help them etc, trying to undo what Phillip had done. With some awful consequences.

Quite a fun story in this genre – better than some so 4 stars.

I received these books free and decided to review.
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144 reviews1 follower
May 7, 2015
Witches and Werewolves,oh my! With a spellbinding mystery thrown in for good measure. Lara has a problem breaking up with her boyfriend, in the process he ends up turning himself into a wolf. With the help of her best friend Roxie, they try to fix the problem and end up tangled with werewolves, one in particular Stephan (oh my). Magic and spells and who is killing the werewolves? But alas book one gives no answers and ends with a killer cliffhanger, eek! Can't wait for book 2, I am hooked!!!! Now for the legal thingy - I received this book from the author in exchange for my honest review.
9 reviews
August 22, 2016
Frustrated

The book was Ok, and I probably would have purchased the 2nd one but let's get real here. I enjoy reading new authors and looking for new series. I have no problem paying for the books, but there is NO WAY IN HELL I' m going to pay for 63 pages. When authors do this I don't feel they want to gain a new audience they are just about the money. Now not only will I not read another book in this series, I won't even bother reading anything she writes for fear of this same thing happening again. What a disappointment.
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4,196 reviews119 followers
May 6, 2015
I received this book from StoryCartel in return for a fair and honest review.

If you are looking for a quick read that has paranormal elements, humour, a hint of romance and the promise of things yet to come, then I can recommend this book. This book has a bit of everything, including mystery and murder.

This is only a quick read so only a short review but I am definitely looking forward to reading more in this serial.
Profile Image for Tia.
502 reviews
May 24, 2015
Interesting Read

Great story line. The characters are interesting. Lara's guilt over her ex's idiocy, places her in care of him after he turned himself into a wolf. While she's trying to find a way of returning him back, she's blackmailed by the big-bad Alfa wolf of the local Were pack. Her ex was playing with illegal magic and, if caught, his life is forfeit. The reader is pulled into Lara's dilemma. Good Read.
Profile Image for Country Goose.
1,131 reviews12 followers
March 28, 2016
Good Read

It's a good read, but for a personal note, it's not my thing. It's more of a mystery thriller suspense that just isn't something that interests me.

Now, it is a good story with a good plot and in depth characters, so I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys the genres it is in, but be forewarned! It is an installment, not a full novel (If "Part One" didn't clue you in). As I said, it's not my preferred choice so I won't be moving forward with it.
Profile Image for Brandy Hunter.
18 reviews
April 22, 2015
Keeps you on the edge of your seat.

Wow, awesome start to a promising book. I wasn't really looking for a new book to read but the cover and the description hooked me in. Humour and suspense and a touch of romance, it has it all. Can not wait for the next book. If anyone is looking for a great book, you need to get this one.
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674 reviews36 followers
May 25, 2015
Good start to what is an interesting premise. Quite a lot of thought went into the details of being a Witch in this story. This book is split up into 3 pieces so the suspense builds as you go. I enjoyed this, the characters are all written as "real" people with flaws and everything, there is humor and a touch of romance along with a mystery and a friend who needs help.
177 reviews17 followers
March 26, 2016
Witchery

Lara was a witch witch for a boyfriend. Somehow she had turned him into a wolf. She was trying to break up with him but he turned into the wolf. Now, she has to find a way to turn him back and that is not going to be easy. Although the book is good, I would not buy it because of the sharp ending. Too little is too much
866 reviews7 followers
September 3, 2016
There wasn't much of a plot...certainly nothing different. The writing was unremarkable. It wasn't great; it wasn't terrible. I suppose I ought to have realized that this was a serialized novel, but the whole notion of the "cliff-hanger" ending was annoying. I'm not inspired to pick up any further entries in this series.
245 reviews
March 22, 2018
A well written magical story that was entertaining, with likeable characters and a good storyline.

Although I did think that a more thorough explanation of the supernatural theme would have made the reading more enjoyable.

Three and a half stars.

I received an ARC of Witch Sense and this is my honest review.
79 reviews1 follower
April 25, 2015
Fun and sassy

I enjoyed the first part of this series it has fun characters, supernatural elements with a side of mystery. If you only have time for a short read then this series is the way to go.
193 reviews
May 26, 2015
Witch sense. Part one

This book was very good but just as it was getting better and making me jump out of my skin, it ended now i have to get book two . To find out what happened.. Good
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142 reviews1 follower
May 30, 2015
I didn't even make it through the first chapter. The story just is not put together well, and the characters are generic. Life is too short to read mediocre books.. If you love werewolves it probably isn't awful. Otherwise, don't waste your time.
40 reviews
June 8, 2015
Was This a book?

I like the writing style and the characters, so far but as soon as the story started it ended? So is this a book? I would not buy it. It's good but anyone paying for it will be angry at the length. Happy reading
795 reviews4 followers
August 27, 2015
Cute witch

This was a cute book about a witch with an ex boyfriend who turned himself into a wolf, and she has to turn him back. It is a quick read and it is entertaining. I recommend this book for anyone who likes witches and werewolves, in a simple murder mystery.
81 reviews1 follower
May 25, 2016
Different

Witches and werewolves working together. Yep it happened. Enjoyed the plot and storyline behind this. Except if you ask me Phillip knew exactly what he was doing and wanted to trap his girlfriend. Just to have it backfire. Cannot wait to read part two...
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