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Stacy Justice #2.5
Deadly Diamonds
This is a Stacy Justice Magical Mysteries 20,000 word NOVELLA. The story first appeared in the anthology, Kiss and Spell.
It’s Valentine’s Day in Amethyst, Illinois and things heat up when the Geraghty Girls cast a love spell that goes horribly wrong.
It’s Valentine’s Day in Amethyst, Illinois and things heat up when the Geraghty Girls cast a love spell that goes horribly wrong.
50 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 8, 2016
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Barbra Annino
35 books620 followersBarbra Annino writes about strong women with a flair for humor and a penchant for trouble. Her bestselling Stacy Justice Mysteries books have hit the top ten in the Amazon charts multiple times, with Opal Fire claiming the #1 slot in the entire store. Check out her Everafter series if you like grown up fairy tales, and Fury Rising for a steamy urban fantasy. Sign up for freebies, exclusive content, release dates, and fun stuff at www.authorbarbraannino.com
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May 4, 2016
I am a big fan of Barbra Annino and especially the Stacy Justice series. This novella was such a nice surprise to find as I wait for the next book come out! You never know what those Geraghty Girls are going to do next or what trouble they will stir up and in this little ditty they once again didn’t let me down with their shenanigans! You have to love them and Stacy with what she also gets into and helps get her aunts out of! Fly don’t walk to get this story and join in the fun of this Valentine’s story filled with…total chaos and laughs!
August 9, 2017
Couldn't put down this girl about town
I love the series and this little vignette of the Stacy Justice series didn't disappoint. Make sure to read Opal Fire first.
This makes a great little break between the main series but doesn't break the flow or cadence of its predecessor.
All of your favorite characters are there with the exception of Cin, Tony, Monique and the various colourful characters of Amethyst, but in 20,000 words a little goes a long way. With a little insight into the lives the aunts as a buffer, you get to see this little modern day Practical Magic-esque story would keep Stephanie Plum on her toes.
It is well worth the cost for a quick coffee house read and a nice little dabble into a Valentine's Day story. I would love to see this series turn into a tv series.
I love the series and this little vignette of the Stacy Justice series didn't disappoint. Make sure to read Opal Fire first.
This makes a great little break between the main series but doesn't break the flow or cadence of its predecessor.
All of your favorite characters are there with the exception of Cin, Tony, Monique and the various colourful characters of Amethyst, but in 20,000 words a little goes a long way. With a little insight into the lives the aunts as a buffer, you get to see this little modern day Practical Magic-esque story would keep Stephanie Plum on her toes.
It is well worth the cost for a quick coffee house read and a nice little dabble into a Valentine's Day story. I would love to see this series turn into a tv series.
March 10, 2020
When love goes bad
A decent read. Not as good as some of the others. This one is based on Stacey. St Valentine's Day and she's planning a long soak, a pizza and a mushy movie with Thor (her Great Dane). Her place already looks like a funeral parlour as her ex tries to win her back with numerous flowery offerings.
However a frantic knocking, a demand she goes to her Great Aunt's, flying knives, couples changing partners, fights and a besotted delivery boy has her wondering what is going on. A ghost that wants his jewellery for his true love, a spell that has gone disastrously wrong, her ex, the delivery boy and food are all that she has to go on. Will she be able to reverse it and get the couples to go back to their original partners.
A decent read. Not as good as some of the others. This one is based on Stacey. St Valentine's Day and she's planning a long soak, a pizza and a mushy movie with Thor (her Great Dane). Her place already looks like a funeral parlour as her ex tries to win her back with numerous flowery offerings.
However a frantic knocking, a demand she goes to her Great Aunt's, flying knives, couples changing partners, fights and a besotted delivery boy has her wondering what is going on. A ghost that wants his jewellery for his true love, a spell that has gone disastrously wrong, her ex, the delivery boy and food are all that she has to go on. Will she be able to reverse it and get the couples to go back to their original partners.
August 5, 2019
Deadly Diamonds: A Stacy Justice Novella (A Stacy Justice Mystery Book) [Kindle Unlimited] — Barbra Annino (10 chapters) August 4, 2019
This is set between the first and second books, a 1.5, as it were. I have not read from this series in quite awhile, so reading this (and the Thor short stories before,) was a trip to the wonderful past. I forgot how much I liked this series. This was before Stacy had truly came to grips with who she was and had not connected completely with Chance. It was an enjoyable read with some drama about a valentines spell gone wrong.
Reading this book makes me want to go back and read the books I haven’t read in the series, so that is a good thing.
Four stars.
This is set between the first and second books, a 1.5, as it were. I have not read from this series in quite awhile, so reading this (and the Thor short stories before,) was a trip to the wonderful past. I forgot how much I liked this series. This was before Stacy had truly came to grips with who she was and had not connected completely with Chance. It was an enjoyable read with some drama about a valentines spell gone wrong.
Reading this book makes me want to go back and read the books I haven’t read in the series, so that is a good thing.
Four stars.
August 9, 2018
Okay filler
After having finished all 6 of the other Stacy Justice books out to date and circling back to a novella set earlier on, I am kinda glad I did. That's mostly on account of how disgustingly disappointed I was with the 6th book. I really hoped Annino had more after that book that was better to get the bad taste out of my mouth but this was the only option I had left it seems. Again, this novella did alright, even if still not on point.
After having finished all 6 of the other Stacy Justice books out to date and circling back to a novella set earlier on, I am kinda glad I did. That's mostly on account of how disgustingly disappointed I was with the 6th book. I really hoped Annino had more after that book that was better to get the bad taste out of my mouth but this was the only option I had left it seems. Again, this novella did alright, even if still not on point.
October 10, 2017
I just cannot get enough of this series! Barbra Annino sure knows how to keep you entertained with comedy from these lovely characters!! I love reading about how Stacy gets into trouble with the girls, and Thor. Poor Chance is just along for the ride!
July 13, 2019
Love, love, love Stacy Justice & Barbra Annino.
Another great story. Thanks to Barbra Annino for sharing her talents for story telling. Keep 'am coming! Will see you again in the next book.Yay!
Another great story. Thanks to Barbra Annino for sharing her talents for story telling. Keep 'am coming! Will see you again in the next book.Yay!
January 18, 2020
Fun addition to the Stacy Justice series.
What happens when a love charm goes wrong? Stacy and the Garraghty sisters find out and it's a bit of a disaster! I gave this 4* only because it's a short novella (#1.5) and I prefer the longer mysteries in the series.
What happens when a love charm goes wrong? Stacy and the Garraghty sisters find out and it's a bit of a disaster! I gave this 4* only because it's a short novella (#1.5) and I prefer the longer mysteries in the series.
May 27, 2020
Good short story. It's Valentine's Day and something odd is going on at the inn. The aunt's call Stacy over to help and they find out
July 26, 2022
Funny short story
Thus was a really quick and funny read, mostly with Stacy, her aunts and grandmother. Valentine's Day can be just as much of a problem for a witch as anyone else.
Thus was a really quick and funny read, mostly with Stacy, her aunts and grandmother. Valentine's Day can be just as much of a problem for a witch as anyone else.
October 16, 2022
A great fun read
I love the Stacy Justice series . I maybe a guy but the is like mine weird yet lovable. And Stacy is one strong kick ass witch,and please feed a extra slice of pizza to Thor.
I love the Stacy Justice series . I maybe a guy but the is like mine weird yet lovable. And Stacy is one strong kick ass witch,and please feed a extra slice of pizza to Thor.
May 27, 2023
Rated
4 Stars: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Kindle Unlimited Read
This Valentine's is off with a love spell cast by the auntie gone wrong. Now Stacy must figure out what the ghost needs in order to turn this disaster around.
4 Stars: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Kindle Unlimited Read
This Valentine's is off with a love spell cast by the auntie gone wrong. Now Stacy must figure out what the ghost needs in order to turn this disaster around.
June 9, 2023
Great little novella. Have tried the series before, but didn't catch me as much as I like. Gave it another try and will return and start from the beginning. Good characters, enticing plot, and just a fun read.
November 23, 2016
This was a novella in the series that takes place between books 1 and 2. You definitely don't have to read it but it's a fun quick story about the Geraghty girls and the trouble they can get into.
March 18, 2018
Great short story....
Just wish it was longer. Stacy and the Gerahty Girls get into mischief with their magic and have to correct a live spell gone awry.
Just wish it was longer. Stacy and the Gerahty Girls get into mischief with their magic and have to correct a live spell gone awry.
August 20, 2018
Cute Valentine story.
August 28, 2018
Another good story
Good story/novella and I love the characters as always. I just hate it was so short when I was just getting into it it ended!
Good story/novella and I love the characters as always. I just hate it was so short when I was just getting into it it ended!
February 14, 2019
I know it’s a novella but I wish there had been some explanation as to why some people were unaffected by the spell.
September 20, 2019
A great mystery full of suspense!
May 28, 2020
Weewweeeeeawawwawwsswwwwwwwweeeee!
Too Too short! That is all .xcxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx,xxxxccccccc. Bishop
Fsr p yr p oh teplbdrkjs dry!I. Yepper! Oh yes! It is true!
Too Too short! That is all .xcxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx,xxxxccccccc. Bishop
Fsr p yr p oh teplbdrkjs dry!I. Yepper! Oh yes! It is true!
May 29, 2020
Fun read
Spells awry, flowers galore and love, and ghosts, are in the air. Stacey wants a quiet evening at home, alone. Unfortunately a love spell has gone awry.
Spells awry, flowers galore and love, and ghosts, are in the air. Stacey wants a quiet evening at home, alone. Unfortunately a love spell has gone awry.
November 10, 2020
Fun short story
I love the Stacy Justice series it is so much fun to read and the stories are so entertaining. This one is about a love potion gone wrong. Great fun.
I love the Stacy Justice series it is so much fun to read and the stories are so entertaining. This one is about a love potion gone wrong. Great fun.
January 5, 2021
How Fun
Love Stacy and Thor. This Novella was a fun read. Look forward to her next books. She keeps you entertained
Love Stacy and Thor. This Novella was a fun read. Look forward to her next books. She keeps you entertained
May 13, 2021
Truly an enjoyable read. Loved it!
September 14, 2021
Great book
As always this book keeps you spell bound trying to figure out what happens. This series is really good. Looking forward to the next book
As always this book keeps you spell bound trying to figure out what happens. This series is really good. Looking forward to the next book
October 2, 2021
Fun
This is a fun novella with antics worthy of Lucy and Ethel. Humor and silliness combine to leave only one question: Why was Chance unaffected?
This is a fun novella with antics worthy of Lucy and Ethel. Humor and silliness combine to leave only one question: Why was Chance unaffected?
August 13, 2022
good quick short read fun
January 18, 2023
Good book,
Good book, after reading the seven book series it just wasn't the same. If you knew to read the novellas in the right sequence with the books it would be better
Good book, after reading the seven book series it just wasn't the same. If you knew to read the novellas in the right sequence with the books it would be better
May 29, 2023
Deadly Diamonds
Loved this. I was afraid Fiona had a date with Chance. Possibly he didn't fall under the spell was because he is Study's soul mate.
Loved this. I was afraid Fiona had a date with Chance. Possibly he didn't fall under the spell was because he is Study's soul mate.
June 4, 2023
Deadly Diamonds
Really fun short story. Loved the craziness of it. And those poor sheep are still having stuff happening to them.
Really fun short story. Loved the craziness of it. And those poor sheep are still having stuff happening to them.
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