Shifting and Bewitching

Enchanted Shores #1

by Carrie de Croix

What if you woke up one morning and everything was magic? Welcome to Enchanted Shores, where magic is new normal—and even a kitten will surprise you.Hairstylist Sadie Summer just wants to figure out a way to pay a tax bill and keep the house she inherited from her foster mother. Instead she gets adopted by a demon kitten, discovers a talent for making water obey her every command, and ends up watching over a handsome stranger in the hospital. And that's all before noon on a Tuesday. When her boss turns up dead, it's up to Sadie to solve the mysteries swirling around the town of Enchanted Shores. Why? Because she might be the next victim—and the ability to command water might mean she's a witch. Magic. Mayhem. Maybe even true love. And it all starts with a kitten, a plumbing calamity, and a trip to the beach.

229 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 29, 2016

About the author

Carrie de Croix writes cozy witch mysteries and cozy fantasy romance: books with heart, humor, and coastal magic.

Her stories blend small-town charm, found family bonds, and a hint of enchantment, celebrating the courage it takes to trust yourself and the people you love.

Carrie writes under the watchful eye of her pug dog, Rosie, who insists on unrestricted lap access and frequent snack breaks.

Visit Carrie online at carriedecroix.com.

Reviews

[Ingrid Stephanie Jordan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Title: Shifting and Bewitching  
Series: Enchanted Shores
Destination: Book 1, 134 Pages,
#AlreadyReleasedDecember1st
Author: Carrie de Croix and Truli Throne
Reviewer: Ingrid Stephanie Jordan
Genre: #PRN #BearShifters #SeaWitch
My Score:   #4Stars☆☆☆☆
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     This was cute, but seemed a little slow to me at first then it grew on me. Grew on me BIG TIME... You will love the Adventure, Fear, Jealousy, Suspense, Mystery oh and let's not forget Magic. Definitely recommend this book of Magic and Mayhem.
     Sadie Summer is a Hairstylist at the
Shaggy Puppy for kids in the small tourist town of Enchanted Shores. Sadie's foster mother who raised her from age four, passed away a year ago leaving her a cute little house that needed many things done including paying a huge amount of taxes. So many things were happening that couldn’t be explained what a week will she live through it?
     Nate Serrano is running in the park getting ready for his next marathon, where he lost consciousness. The ambulance came and EMTs couldn't wake him, so they than took him to the hospital where his family was contacted.
     Jake Serrano is a Bear Shifter that works for the family business. He doesn't like the office, that is parents keep harping for him to take over the business so that they could  retire. His loves for the ocean with his fishing boats keeps his heart pumping this was his enjoyment, his life, his love. Fishing..
     A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book and my comments here are my honest opinion.

[Jolene · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cute, clean, and fun!

A lighthearted story about a girl who has just learned about her paranormal abilities, royal family, and the secret paranormal community she has lived in her entire life. Loved it!!!

[Lynn · Rating 5 out of 5]

ABSOLUTELY HILARIOUS

This one kept me interested and laughing from this very first paragraph. It is truly an enchanted place they live in.

[Katrina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it

I love these books! They are cute, sweat, romantic and funny! Once you start you don't want to put the book down.

[Jennifer Johnson · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book. Kept me guessing and entertained through the whole story.

[Josie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting story...a sea witch and an bear, nice. Plenty of mystery surrounding Sadie still left unresolved, but very intriguing.

[Frank Bertino · Rating 5 out of 5]

Intriguing

Sadie is a hair stylist, an orphan and a witch. I like the chemistry among the characters and the flow of the story. She becomes involved with a couple of bear shifting brothers. One she finds unconscious and stays with him to protect him. She feels a strong romantic connection with the other brother. She also discovers her real family and the accompanying magic. Will Sadie and Jake find their happiness? Will Sadie get together with her parents and family? I look forward to the next book.

[Lory · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book wasn't what I expected but at the same time I absolutely enjoyed it to the fullest. Definitely a great start to a new series while it did seem to start out a little bit slow but that didn't take away the interesting appeal the book had. So if your looking for a book that has the wow factor than you add in some mystery, suspense, and bit of magic making for a entertaining and enjoyable read. The surprise twist in the end was priceless. I voluntarily read and review this ARC I haven't been compensated in anyway.

[Nikki Brooks · Rating 4 out of 5]

Oooh a new sweet, super cutie, PNR to get my teeth into!

Sadie Summer may have been abandoned as a child but she had a great guardian, who loved her as her own. Now living in the home they once shared together, she works in the local kids hair salon and also works for clients at the local senior centre. She may struggle to pay her bills and her plumber but she is pretty content with her life as is thank you very much. But when she has a weird run in with the ocean and then meets a tall, hunkalicous cutie life may be perking up!

Jake Serrano is a Bear Shifter and his family made money from fishing so why can't they leave him be doing the thing he loves, fishing! He doesn't want to be stuffed in a suit, dealing with numbers. But when his brother gets into an accident and Sadie inadvertently becomes his fiancee, it leads to a comedy of errors, magical mayhem and other shenanigans! But can he keep his rapidly building feelings for his brothers psuedo fiancee under wraps until things get straightened out??

Wonderfully whacky world, comical but lovable characters and a whole lot more! Great start to a new series and I can't wait to see what mayhem unfurls next.

I voluntarily read this book and my comments here are my honest opinion.

[Barbara · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a cute story you wanted to sometimes laugh at what was happening! Hairstylist Sadie Summer lives in the small town of Enchanted Shores she can control water making her a witch, she has been adopted by a demon kitten there are two bear brothers Nate Serrano and Jake Serrano . Something's are happening in the town that can not be explained! What is happening? I received a free copy of this book and voluntarily chose to review it.

[Sue · Rating 3 out of 5]

This story follows the lines of the film 'while you were sleeping' I loved the film but don't really like it when a book steals a film outline, though saying that, when this book was deviating from that film it had a much more interesting storyline involving witches and shifters. It was a bit slow to get started but all in all it was a sweet enjoyable read.

[Barbara · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received a free book and voluntarily chose to review it. Liked it a lot. Sadie’s kitchen is flooding and she yells stop. The water stops running. It takes a while before she understands what has happened. That is what is unusual about this book and what makes me like it a lot.

[Kristi, A Book Fanatic · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars

[Carol]

Matches the title

Couldn't put the book down I love books a bout enchanted people. Carrie 's writing is full of surprises. Can't wait for #2