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Charmed in Paradise #1

The Awakening of Tara

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BBW Paranormal Adventure with Steamy Romance, Sizzling Sex, Evil Billionaires and Hot, Curvy Witches

Tara’s a big girl whose life is in shambles. Her fiancé left her for some skinny little bitch, work is overwhelming and her self esteem has been shredded. So when her best friend suggests a vacation on the tropical paradise island of Barbados, she jumps at the chance. A freak accident on a Caribbean beach leaves Tara with a magical gift that makes her virtually irresistible to men, rebuilds her broken self esteem and introduces her to a mystical world of witches and wizards as well as one of the sexiest mega millionaire pro athletes on the planet. When an evil billionaire wizard decides to take what he wants, the real question is, can Tara and her friends escape this adventure with their lives. This paranormal romance adventure series is filled with steamy romance, sizzling sex, paranormal adventure, evil billionaires and hot, curvy BBWs.

Read the Charmed in Paradise Book Series in this Order: Book 1: The Awakening of Tara, Release date July 15th 2015 Book 2: The Temptation of Tara, Release date July 22nd 2015 Book 3: The Redemption of Tara, Release date July 29th 2015 Kindle Short Read Romantic Thriller Book #1

This is book one of the Charmed in Paradise series (like a television show). These books are “Kindle Short Reads” and are between 20,000 & 25,000 words (75-100 pages). If you like books with lots of hot sex, romance and an exciting edge-of-your seat fantasy storyline, this series is for you.

Adult Readers Only!

This book is permeated with sex and adult language and is only for adults age 18 and over. If this isn't your thing, then this book isn’t for you. But if you like a take charge, curvy girl who knows what she wants, and gorgeous, sexy ripped pro-athletes who don’t mind obliging, then sit back and enjoy this super- hot series!

New Author Sara McBride Delivers Sexy, Smart, Funny Characters you will Love Spending Time With!

Tags: BBW, BBW Romance, BBW Paranormal Romance, BBW Witches and Wizards Romance, BBW Paranormal Erotic Romance, BBW Billionaire Romance, Sexy Romance

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77 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 15, 2015

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December 17, 2025
The Awakening of Tara: Charmed in Paradise Series-Book One (BBW Witches and Wizards Paranormal Romance) by Sara McBride – If this girl is supposed to have an “ample waist,” then why can’t they find a cover model who isn’t a size 4? I need AI to actually do some good in the world and make the covers match the character descriptions! Be prepared for some secondhand embarrassment and a crazy, magic filled vacation! Happy Reading!
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116 reviews15 followers
July 21, 2015
This is the first part of a series and ends on a cliff-hanger.

Tara is a BBW who has been extremely hurt by her ex fiancé, is struggling to cope with her workload and is having a hard time moving on. To help her take a step forward her best friend Sophie has taken her to Barbados for a fun holiday but on the first day an accident and a meeting with a local woman changes the two friends life’s forever.

I loved the descriptive writing that allowed me to easily visualise the settings and character. Tara and Sophie are the main characters in this instalment. They are lively, likeable and easy to relate to. The plot moves well and is interesting with a fresh take on the genre.
I am sure this will be an interesting and lively series full of passion, magic and romance
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March 12, 2016
Tara is still recovering from her break up with her fiancé. On a trip to Barbados with her friend Sophie, she enjoys the time away while mourning her failed relationship. By chance she is able to save a little girl who is stung by a bee. The mother of the child is a which that chooses to pass on some of her powers to Tara and Sophie for being the only individuals who were there to help and save her child from dying from shock. At first the ladies don't believe that they have been blessed with these powers, but then strange things start to happen. Where will this story lead? On to the next book. - I was given a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
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July 28, 2015
I really enjoyed this book. It was a new and different. Unexpected twist. Cliffhanger ending can't wait to read the next one.
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