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Pyper Rayne #3
Spirits, Beignets, and a Bayou Biker Gang
Medium Pyper Rayne and her witch boyfriend Julius are on an impromptu getaway in southern Louisiana. The quaint bayou town has everything: a Victorian inn, a famous brew pub, the best beignets this side of the Mississippi. Oh and an infamous bayou biker gang.
When a ghost rider suddenly appears with clues to an unsolved kidnapping, Pyper and Julius find themselves smack in the middle of a crime ring. Only not everyone is who they seem. They’ll need to untangle the web of secrets and figure out who to trust before they risk everything… including their own lives.
When a ghost rider suddenly appears with clues to an unsolved kidnapping, Pyper and Julius find themselves smack in the middle of a crime ring. Only not everyone is who they seem. They’ll need to untangle the web of secrets and figure out who to trust before they risk everything… including their own lives.
270 pages, ebook
First published October 18, 2016
About the author
Deanna Chase
145 books1,720 followersDeanna is a native Californian, transplanted to the slower paced lifestyle of southeastern Louisiana. When she isn't writing, she is often goofing off with her husband in New Orleans, playing with her two shih tzu dogs, making glass beads, or out hocking her wares at various bead shows across the country. For more information and updates on newest releases visit her blog at www.deannachase.com.
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July 26, 2022
Pyper and her former-ghost boyfriend set out to find a missing (possibly dead) girl. They find that they must do battle with ill-spirited bikers in order to find her.
Cutely written, YA book. Lots of ghosts and supernatural powers. Interesting characters. Plenty of sexual innuendo. While a bit slow for my tastes, the story is engaging.
Cutely written, YA book. Lots of ghosts and supernatural powers. Interesting characters. Plenty of sexual innuendo. While a bit slow for my tastes, the story is engaging.
February 2, 2017
Wow! This was my favorite in this series. And things we find out from Jade were squeal worthy! Ida May showed up, lassoing alligators. I laughed so hard I cried. If you like fur babies, there's a feisty puppy. I'm telling too much. Words can't express how wonderful this book was. It was packed so full of stuff. This review is for both the ebook and the audio, I switched back and forth from one to the other. The narrator is so amazing. I love to hear her. I can't wait for the next book. I hope we see more of Ms Kitty. She was a hoot! There were quite a few more characters we were introduced to that I would love to hear more about. I especially liked the swamp scenes. I love swamps.
October 29, 2016
This is best book in series, piper gets her sassy back and a dog to boot. Ida Mae is amazing as always and Mrs Kitty is her perfect match.
November 11, 2016
Pyper and Julius are back in this latest installment of the Pyper Rayne series, and I am happy to say this one was the best yet. Pyper and Julius are on a trip, and Pyper can't do anything without encountering a mystery. This time she has to rescue someone who has been missing for five years. Along the way, she meets new people and new enemies. While I love the characters we have so far, I have to say Miss Kitty was a hoot and I hope she somehow sticks around! The book was fun, well-written, and had excellent action, and don't forget the characters who make the book (Miss Kitty, I'm looking at you.). Even if you haven't read the series, you can start with this one as Ms. Chase does a great job of keeping the reader up-to-date, but I would get them all as they are all terrific. Do yourself a favor and get this book. It is wonderful! Highly recommend! Thanks to the author for the e-copy which I voluntarily reviewed.
November 8, 2023
Audio book review
Book 3 in the series.
This story continues where book 2 left off
Medium Pyper Rayne and her witch boyfriend Julius are on his motorcycle for a getaway. They are heading to southern Louisiana . They are heading to the bayou, at a stop sign they see a ghost biker and he tells them about a female that has disappeared, the authorities think he did it so they did away with him . Piper wants to help , meanwhile Julius is thirsty so they stop at a shop , while inside they see an old lady , weird things happen in side , even weirder they see the the old shop owner clipping the nails from a crocodile. She tells them they will need them . Even weirder things happen to them once they reach the inn where they are staying. Little by little things fall into place for Piper and Julius, grab it and see if they solve the murder.
Book 3 in the series.
This story continues where book 2 left off
Medium Pyper Rayne and her witch boyfriend Julius are on his motorcycle for a getaway. They are heading to southern Louisiana . They are heading to the bayou, at a stop sign they see a ghost biker and he tells them about a female that has disappeared, the authorities think he did it so they did away with him . Piper wants to help , meanwhile Julius is thirsty so they stop at a shop , while inside they see an old lady , weird things happen in side , even weirder they see the the old shop owner clipping the nails from a crocodile. She tells them they will need them . Even weirder things happen to them once they reach the inn where they are staying. Little by little things fall into place for Piper and Julius, grab it and see if they solve the murder.
March 6, 2020
The third installment of the Pyper series is by far my favorite!!
This series continues to get better and better!!
Julius and Pyper go on a weekend trip and trouble just seems to continue to find them. I was hooked from the beginning and I just love Ida May. She is a hoot and I absolutely love her antics. Pyper seems to have finally found herself in this book. I love who she is and how she cares for her little “family”. Some discoveries were made in this book and if you love Pyper, trust me you will want to find out what they are!!
I listened to the audiobook narrated by Gabra and as always she does a fabulous job bringing the book to life for me.
This series continues to get better and better!!
Julius and Pyper go on a weekend trip and trouble just seems to continue to find them. I was hooked from the beginning and I just love Ida May. She is a hoot and I absolutely love her antics. Pyper seems to have finally found herself in this book. I love who she is and how she cares for her little “family”. Some discoveries were made in this book and if you love Pyper, trust me you will want to find out what they are!!
I listened to the audiobook narrated by Gabra and as always she does a fabulous job bringing the book to life for me.
March 24, 2020
All in all, this is my favorite in this series so far. The humor has amped up even more which made the entire book entertaining. There still is a lot of time devoted to love, friends, and witchcraft. My one complaint is her composition of the spells that the witches cast. There is a lot of rhyming, but isn’t very elaborate or elegant, which would add to the mystery and charm. The mystery does take more of a central role, and her storytelling in a mystery sense is greatly improving. And the twist with Beau gave the book a Witches of Keating Hollow warm and fuzzy feel. Happy to be over the hump in the series and can’t wait to finish the final two books!
August 30, 2022
4.5
I forgot how much I absolutely adore this series. As well as Jade's. I love when a book can pull tears, giggles, shocked expressions and anger. I love the love story, which isn't overly mushy or cheesy. Nothing wrong with that, I can even stomach that when done right. The twists I didn't see coming. And this had all my favorite tropes! That said, my TBR is ugly big and I want to get a chunk read before winter when I hibernate read. So I will be continuing with both Piper's and Jade's series when I get a few off my TBR. I recommend anyone read this who like supernatural elements, a love story (lite), New Orleans and all things magic. These are fun pallet cleansing books.
I forgot how much I absolutely adore this series. As well as Jade's. I love when a book can pull tears, giggles, shocked expressions and anger. I love the love story, which isn't overly mushy or cheesy. Nothing wrong with that, I can even stomach that when done right. The twists I didn't see coming. And this had all my favorite tropes! That said, my TBR is ugly big and I want to get a chunk read before winter when I hibernate read. So I will be continuing with both Piper's and Jade's series when I get a few off my TBR. I recommend anyone read this who like supernatural elements, a love story (lite), New Orleans and all things magic. These are fun pallet cleansing books.
July 6, 2026
It took me a while to get into this entry, and I decided to ignore the romance, but once we met the new characters for this episode I was hooked. I especially loved Miss Kitty. Who doesn't love a kickass grandma? And it's hilarious that she's an instagram influencer. She makes a great foil for Ida as well.
The mystery also grabbed my interest quickly--a missing woman, leaving her kid brother behind in an abusive foster system? Glued to seat. The antagonist was a real piece of work, so the ending was very satisfying.
Pyper had some interesting upsets in this entry, and I'm curious to see where this goes next.
The mystery also grabbed my interest quickly--a missing woman, leaving her kid brother behind in an abusive foster system? Glued to seat. The antagonist was a real piece of work, so the ending was very satisfying.
Pyper had some interesting upsets in this entry, and I'm curious to see where this goes next.
September 21, 2026
4.5 ⭐
Deanna Chase has done it again! Spirits, Beignets, and the Bayou Baker Gang was an absolute blast from start to finish. It had everything I’ve come to love about this series: a brilliant mix of cozy mystery, witty dialogue, and supernatural chaos.
Honestly, the moment Ida Mae goes riding through the bayou on an alligator? Count me in! That scene alone was delightfully unhinged and peak cozy paranormal entertainment. The story kept a fantastic pace, the plot was genuinely engaging, and the core cast remains as charming as ever.
It was hilarious, tense, and just pure fun to read. I am officially a massive fan of this series and cannot wait to see what Pyper and the gang get up to next!
Deanna Chase has done it again! Spirits, Beignets, and the Bayou Baker Gang was an absolute blast from start to finish. It had everything I’ve come to love about this series: a brilliant mix of cozy mystery, witty dialogue, and supernatural chaos.
Honestly, the moment Ida Mae goes riding through the bayou on an alligator? Count me in! That scene alone was delightfully unhinged and peak cozy paranormal entertainment. The story kept a fantastic pace, the plot was genuinely engaging, and the core cast remains as charming as ever.
It was hilarious, tense, and just pure fun to read. I am officially a massive fan of this series and cannot wait to see what Pyper and the gang get up to next!
August 5, 2020
Every one needs family
Let me say first, Deanna Chase is one of my favorite authors and I read this ebook on kindle unlimited and received the audible book as a promo.... that housekeeping out of the way...
I love this book... I am so invested in these characters, they seem like old friends... Pyper the medium, Julius the former ghost, ida May the actual ghost & crew have a great adventure and Pyper gains more family... now Jade is “preggers” as my kids say and it ends with a ring....
Let me say first, Deanna Chase is one of my favorite authors and I read this ebook on kindle unlimited and received the audible book as a promo.... that housekeeping out of the way...
I love this book... I am so invested in these characters, they seem like old friends... Pyper the medium, Julius the former ghost, ida May the actual ghost & crew have a great adventure and Pyper gains more family... now Jade is “preggers” as my kids say and it ends with a ring....
September 3, 2017
Weekend Away Gone A Wry
A weekend getaway turns into a search for a missing woman. The news reported her dead, but a ghost says otherwise. Pyper and Julius just happened to stop in a small Bayou town filled with magical beings. The search is on, but Pyper finds a lot more mysterious goings on than just a missing woman. This was a great story. And I loved the role Ida Mae plays in it. Pyper's ghost friend is a hoot.
A weekend getaway turns into a search for a missing woman. The news reported her dead, but a ghost says otherwise. Pyper and Julius just happened to stop in a small Bayou town filled with magical beings. The search is on, but Pyper finds a lot more mysterious goings on than just a missing woman. This was a great story. And I loved the role Ida Mae plays in it. Pyper's ghost friend is a hoot.
April 26, 2018
Trouble in the bayou
Piper and Julius travel to a quiet little bayou town to get away and have some quiet time together. Upon arrival they walk into a shop and are met by a witch who has a message for them, to help find a missing girl and to follow Sterling a biker ghost. They soon find out that asking questions in a small town can make trouble that they may not be able to get out of. Pyper discovers she has more power than she ever thought.
Piper and Julius travel to a quiet little bayou town to get away and have some quiet time together. Upon arrival they walk into a shop and are met by a witch who has a message for them, to help find a missing girl and to follow Sterling a biker ghost. They soon find out that asking questions in a small town can make trouble that they may not be able to get out of. Pyper discovers she has more power than she ever thought.
March 9, 2022
I felt like this book was a little slower paced than the rest of the recent books in the Jade/Piper series with only a couple of action scenes in it too. But it in no way detracts from the book or storyline. The addition of some really great characters and the absolute delight of Ida Mae's part in this book makes this one of my favorite books in the series. I hope the new characters get to stick around to entertain us in future books!
February 18, 2018
I love the storyline.Another mystery has fallen into Pyper and Julian's lap ,finding a missing person.You will laugh and cry,Ida May is the best she should have her own story.You have little of everything,ghost bikers,dildos,crocodile surfing, miissing relatives and so much more.This is a fun read.
July 31, 2018
Witches Galore
As usual Deanna Chase never fails to please. In this book, Pyper and Julius take off on a short holiday to relax. Well, that wasn't going to happen. They were drawn into a plot involving murder, ghosts and more witches than you could poke a stick at. Pyper finds she has more power than she ever dreamed and also finds something more precious to her than gold.
As usual Deanna Chase never fails to please. In this book, Pyper and Julius take off on a short holiday to relax. Well, that wasn't going to happen. They were drawn into a plot involving murder, ghosts and more witches than you could poke a stick at. Pyper finds she has more power than she ever dreamed and also finds something more precious to her than gold.
October 1, 2024
Long story with a quick resolve
This story should've been a few chapters shorter.
The plot went on and on and then when it's all exposed it was done in a blink of an eye.
I find Pyper better as a side character than main character, her story is just not catching me.
I'm gonna switch back to Jade's story and just fill in the gaps of Paper story.
This story should've been a few chapters shorter.
The plot went on and on and then when it's all exposed it was done in a blink of an eye.
I find Pyper better as a side character than main character, her story is just not catching me.
I'm gonna switch back to Jade's story and just fill in the gaps of Paper story.
May 26, 2026
Loved it
Okay so this series is seriously great. I apologize for not leaving comments on the first two books but my only piece is I couldn't wait to get to the next book in the series. It caught me and devoured me and I cannot get this story line out of my mind. Piper and Julius are the absolute best.
Okay so this series is seriously great. I apologize for not leaving comments on the first two books but my only piece is I couldn't wait to get to the next book in the series. It caught me and devoured me and I cannot get this story line out of my mind. Piper and Julius are the absolute best.
October 27, 2018
This was an action packed adventure - set in the bayou with wonderful characters. There’s a lot of adventure, magic - white and black!, family and secrets. This is a full length novel that sound be read in order of the series.
May 28, 2019
Pyper finds skills she didn’t know she had and makes new friends when she and Julius attempt to find a missing girl in the bayou. Jade and Kane make an appearance but this is definitely Pyper’s show. As always, the characters are quirky and well written.
June 26, 2020
Good
Pypers life just keeps getting more and more interesting. First Julius and Ida May, along with becoming a medium. Followed by more ghosts and freeing them. Now, well no spoilers
Pypers life just keeps getting more and more interesting. First Julius and Ida May, along with becoming a medium. Followed by more ghosts and freeing them. Now, well no spoilers
November 23, 2020
Audiobook review: Piper and gang are back for more adventures. Mystery and mayhem. Plenty of action and romance! Great entertaining storyline. The narrator did a fantastic job! I received a free copy of this audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
March 30, 2021
Oh wow what a read
Fantastic as usual loving Pypers adventures as much as I enjoyed Jades so much fun and love whilst setting the world to rights and fighting a good fight woo hoo on to next instalment
Fantastic as usual loving Pypers adventures as much as I enjoyed Jades so much fun and love whilst setting the world to rights and fighting a good fight woo hoo on to next instalment
July 24, 2022
What a fun read
So many things that aren't as they seem and quite a few surprises in store for Pyper. This is not turning out to be the romantic trip they had planned, but there's no shortage of action.
So many things that aren't as they seem and quite a few surprises in store for Pyper. This is not turning out to be the romantic trip they had planned, but there's no shortage of action.
October 3, 2022
Missing girl and ghostly help
Pyper and Juluis are looking forward to a relaxing vacation. But find ghosts and a mystery to solve. Funny characters and danger. No cliffhanger and hea. Great series.
Pyper and Juluis are looking forward to a relaxing vacation. But find ghosts and a mystery to solve. Funny characters and danger. No cliffhanger and hea. Great series.
February 3, 2017
Another great witches story.
Really like Pyper and Julius also Jade and Kane.
But Ida May is a hoot.
Good story,drama,action and romance
Enjoyed reading.
Really like Pyper and Julius also Jade and Kane.
But Ida May is a hoot.
Good story,drama,action and romance
Enjoyed reading.
July 12, 2017
Love this series and the fact that the characters carry over from the Jade Calhoun Series. Can't wait for more of both.
September 25, 2018
Spirits and motorcycles
I heartily recommend this book to anyone who enjoys witty and naughty/risque humour. There are ghosts, bikers, romances and lots of action.
I heartily recommend this book to anyone who enjoys witty and naughty/risque humour. There are ghosts, bikers, romances and lots of action.
July 30, 2020
With every book I am hooked in deeper. I love Pyper and her gang. I can't believe how she has grown from the first book to know. I hope everyone loves her as much as me.
November 3, 2020
The best Pyper book yet!
Pyper & Julius go on a romantic vacation in the bayou, only to soon discover ghosts, mystery, & danger. It's a very exciting page-turner.
Pyper & Julius go on a romantic vacation in the bayou, only to soon discover ghosts, mystery, & danger. It's a very exciting page-turner.
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