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Witches of Hawthorne Grove #2
Curiously Enchanted
THERE IS DEFINITELY MAGIC IN HAWTHORNE GROVE BUT NOW THERE IS ALSO SOMETHING WICKED Charged by terms in a long-forgotten "Cupid Pact," Serephina, Mortianna, and Esmerelda Seville were to use their special brand of magic in Hawthorne Grove to bring together single and yearning hearts. For 27 years, the girls managed to maintain an almost spotless record-until the morning Esmerelda made a slight but irreversible mistake that brought them under the scrutiny of the Cupid Heart Guard. While Esmerelda slips out, breaking yet another rule by going to the Keepers of the Lore for a copy of the mysterious magical pact she and her sisters signed, Mortianna and Serephina stay dutifully behind to control the damage and make a way for love to find their latest the bold, outgoing owner of Hawthorne Grove's popular coffee shop and the intelligent but shy Emma Riley. Sam Huntingdon III knows almost from the first he and Emma have been curiously enchanted. But he is realistically grounded enough to know a dream infused quilt and a few whispered words over coffee won't be enough for him to find his way into Emma's heart. Is the Seville sisters' magic strong enough to bring together this couple who are complete opposites in every way? Or will Emma and Sam find their own path to love and let their hearts decide?
222 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 31, 2017
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About the author
Leighann Dobbs
138 books1,871 followersUSA Today bestselling author, Leighann Dobbs, discovered her passion for writing after a twenty year career as a software engineer. She lives in New Hampshire with her husband Bruce, their trusty Chihuahua mix Mojo and beautiful rescue cat, Kitty.
Her book "Dead Wrong" won the "Best Mystery Romance" award at the 2014 Indie Romance Convention.
Her book "Ghostly Paws" was the 2015 Chanticleer Mystery & Mayhem First Place category winner in the Animal Mystery category.
Her book "Dead Wrong" won the "Best Mystery Romance" award at the 2014 Indie Romance Convention.
Her book "Ghostly Paws" was the 2015 Chanticleer Mystery & Mayhem First Place category winner in the Animal Mystery category.
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May 8, 2017
This is the second book in a fairly new series that blends romance with a little bit of magic. Sisters Serephina, Mortianna, and Esmerelda Seville have an antique shop in Hawthorne Grove and use enchanted items to bring couples together. Emma (a freelance research specialist) and Sam (local coffee shop owner) meet in the antique shop when she's looking at antique puzzles for research and he's looking for replacement hardware for a chiffonier that's being refurbished. In addition to the puzzle Emma buys an enchanted quilt and Sam gets his hardware and an antique coffee set for his shop. The quilt causes Emma to have serious romantic dreams about Sam and he can't stop thinking of Emma.
There's also a secondary storyline going on involving Serephina, Mortiana and Esmerelda and the Cupid Heart Guard which leaves you hanging at the end and eagerly awaiting the next book to find out what's happened to Esmerelda.
There's also a secondary storyline going on involving Serephina, Mortiana and Esmerelda and the Cupid Heart Guard which leaves you hanging at the end and eagerly awaiting the next book to find out what's happened to Esmerelda.
February 21, 2019
This is a sweet romance that blends in some magic in the form of three sisters who are Cupid's helpers.
When Sam Huntinton, owner of One stop Coffee Shop goes into Sevilles antiques for some hinges for his chiffonier. He sees an old quilt that reminds him of his grandmother. Before he can buy it, another client, Emma Riley, a research specialist, buys it out from under him. Little does she know, but that blanket had been enchanted, and neither of their lives will be the same again.
A nice story that is a clean read with no profanity or inappropriate innuendo or other scenes.
When Sam Huntinton, owner of One stop Coffee Shop goes into Sevilles antiques for some hinges for his chiffonier. He sees an old quilt that reminds him of his grandmother. Before he can buy it, another client, Emma Riley, a research specialist, buys it out from under him. Little does she know, but that blanket had been enchanted, and neither of their lives will be the same again.
A nice story that is a clean read with no profanity or inappropriate innuendo or other scenes.
February 17, 2019
A sweet romance for those lazy afternoons
Awesome. Okay but what happened to the missing sister? Does the Cupid Guard exist? Loved the characters and the way that our insecurities can relate to our early life but follow us well into adulthood.
She is an introvert, happy to remain on the shadows with her research. He is an extrovert, at ease with his chosen business (a coffee shop) and the public. What happens when the sisters sell her a magic quilt that isn't meant for her and inadvertently introduced her to him? Will the two find any means of meeting in the middle? Will the powers that be retaliate against the sister? Why has there been talk that Cupid is himself in trouble?
Awesome. Okay but what happened to the missing sister? Does the Cupid Guard exist? Loved the characters and the way that our insecurities can relate to our early life but follow us well into adulthood.
She is an introvert, happy to remain on the shadows with her research. He is an extrovert, at ease with his chosen business (a coffee shop) and the public. What happens when the sisters sell her a magic quilt that isn't meant for her and inadvertently introduced her to him? Will the two find any means of meeting in the middle? Will the powers that be retaliate against the sister? Why has there been talk that Cupid is himself in trouble?
June 29, 2017
Always a great story
The Seville sisters have serve has matchmakers to the town of Hawthorne grove for almost 30 years. Oh but there is something a miss.The enchanted quilt was sold to the wrong person? After swiping the purchase of the quilt from Sam ,Emma's life has just changed, never to be the same again. What's this, Esmeralda is missing?
I really enjoy every Leigh Ann Dobbs books. In my option her stories are always time well spent .
The Seville sisters have serve has matchmakers to the town of Hawthorne grove for almost 30 years. Oh but there is something a miss.The enchanted quilt was sold to the wrong person? After swiping the purchase of the quilt from Sam ,Emma's life has just changed, never to be the same again. What's this, Esmeralda is missing?
I really enjoy every Leigh Ann Dobbs books. In my option her stories are always time well spent .
October 20, 2017
Book 2 of the Witches of Hawthorne Grove
I'm enjoying this series. Emma was at times very annoying with her attitude. To me she came off as rude. And honestly I'm not seeing any man keep chasing her when she runs off when he barely speaks to her. Imo. I will buy the next book I can't wait to see what's going on with the Sevilles. (I hope I spelt there name right.) They are like cupid witches.
I'm enjoying this series. Emma was at times very annoying with her attitude. To me she came off as rude. And honestly I'm not seeing any man keep chasing her when she runs off when he barely speaks to her. Imo. I will buy the next book I can't wait to see what's going on with the Sevilles. (I hope I spelt there name right.) They are like cupid witches.
August 25, 2019
Magic or not.
Was it magic or not that brought Sam and Emma together? They both thought it was but they were attracted before they saw and touched the quilt. Sam even stole a puzzle piece to assure he would have a reason to see her again. There was magic in the quilt for them, at least they thought there was.
This story is a page turner. It is paced so you want to find out what happens next, so it is hard to put down.
Was it magic or not that brought Sam and Emma together? They both thought it was but they were attracted before they saw and touched the quilt. Sam even stole a puzzle piece to assure he would have a reason to see her again. There was magic in the quilt for them, at least they thought there was.
This story is a page turner. It is paced so you want to find out what happens next, so it is hard to put down.
September 22, 2017
Highly entertaining story
This is a cute story of the developing romance of Emma and Sam. Great dialogue
and pace of action for the key players. A quilt and puzzle piece play a role to bring the two together.The role of the 3 witches is still only partially told so a bit of a mystery remains about the 3 of them. Overall, a quick light read for the beach.
This is a cute story of the developing romance of Emma and Sam. Great dialogue
and pace of action for the key players. A quilt and puzzle piece play a role to bring the two together.The role of the 3 witches is still only partially told so a bit of a mystery remains about the 3 of them. Overall, a quick light read for the beach.
September 25, 2018
Witches Spell Romance
I enjoyed the story, but the two story lines were not my favorite. I was always worrying about the witches, and it is an ongoing story.
The meeting and flow between the people who were wrongly matched was a good story on its own. Like the witches, I hope the couple getting together will justify the mix-ups that occur in this plot.
I enjoyed the story, but the two story lines were not my favorite. I was always worrying about the witches, and it is an ongoing story.
The meeting and flow between the people who were wrongly matched was a good story on its own. Like the witches, I hope the couple getting together will justify the mix-ups that occur in this plot.
August 1, 2018
A magical mystery
I have enjoyed both Witches of Hawthorne Grove book but feel there should be more information and a bigger storyline about the 'Witches'. I look forward to the next installment and hope we get to learn more about the three sisters.
I have enjoyed both Witches of Hawthorne Grove book but feel there should be more information and a bigger storyline about the 'Witches'. I look forward to the next installment and hope we get to learn more about the three sisters.
August 10, 2018
Continuing the story of the Seville sisters, this story telling the story of Sam and Emma and the results of the sister's meddling in their relationship.
I do feel that the sister's story is not finished yet and look forward to seeing his this develops
I do feel that the sister's story is not finished yet and look forward to seeing his this develops
December 11, 2019
Love Leighann Dobbs writing. Have a lot of her series and look forward to new books in all of them. Thay are fun, easy, quick reads with quirky fun characters and happy endings along with mystery about the next book.
May 22, 2017
I liked this one a lot more. Now where is the next one?!
July 17, 2017
Great storyline . wonderful characters.
The story keeps your interest and the characters are down to earth . it holds your attention till. The end.
The story keeps your interest and the characters are down to earth . it holds your attention till. The end.
May 30, 2018
I am so enthralled with this series..
Funny, charming, it makes you want to check out the antique store? A definite read...you won't be able to put it down.
Funny, charming, it makes you want to check out the antique store? A definite read...you won't be able to put it down.
December 15, 2019
It was a cute story .
April 4, 2017
Amorous antiques!
This is the second book of a new series with a supernatural twist. Three sisters run a deceptive antiques shop where enchanted objects bring couples together. The characters are extremely well descibed and written, I especially love how their thoughts and feelings are perfectly written into the story. The story itself is delightful and creative. Even though this series is romance, I can't help but feel it's part cozy mystery as well especially with the CHG and end of the story.
This is the second book of a new series with a supernatural twist. Three sisters run a deceptive antiques shop where enchanted objects bring couples together. The characters are extremely well descibed and written, I especially love how their thoughts and feelings are perfectly written into the story. The story itself is delightful and creative. Even though this series is romance, I can't help but feel it's part cozy mystery as well especially with the CHG and end of the story.
April 9, 2017
Great read
I love all of Leighann Dobbs series if you haven't read them yet and you like great mysteries with great stories and great characters than I recommend you to read her books
I love all of Leighann Dobbs series if you haven't read them yet and you like great mysteries with great stories and great characters than I recommend you to read her books
April 5, 2017
Great series, folks.
If you have enjoyed Leighann Dobbs or Annie Dobbs or L. A. Dobbs I think most of you will not be disappointed. This series is a bit more serious minded, however, I am finding that I have really enjoyed it. It definitely is not a Cozy but it is tastefully written and an interesting read, with three witchie sisters in the background playing match makers. But watch out, something sinister is lurking in the background for our witches.
If you have enjoyed Leighann Dobbs or Annie Dobbs or L. A. Dobbs I think most of you will not be disappointed. This series is a bit more serious minded, however, I am finding that I have really enjoyed it. It definitely is not a Cozy but it is tastefully written and an interesting read, with three witchie sisters in the background playing match makers. But watch out, something sinister is lurking in the background for our witches.
April 6, 2017
Enchanted
A wonderfully written story about love and romance with a little bit of magic thrown into the mix. Follow Emma and Sam as their romance takes of filled with a bit of magic provided by three witches who are in the business of bringing unsuspecting couples together.
L
A wonderfully written story about love and romance with a little bit of magic thrown into the mix. Follow Emma and Sam as their romance takes of filled with a bit of magic provided by three witches who are in the business of bringing unsuspecting couples together.
L
April 23, 2017
Normal or Magical
Very interesting and excellent book! There is a bit of a mystery as Esmeralda is missing. The sisters help romance along but nothing goes smoothly. Emma and Sam have a bit of rocky relationship which smooths out. Another couple is doing fine. Magic or normal read and find out. Enjoy as I love the book,
Very interesting and excellent book! There is a bit of a mystery as Esmeralda is missing. The sisters help romance along but nothing goes smoothly. Emma and Sam have a bit of rocky relationship which smooths out. Another couple is doing fine. Magic or normal read and find out. Enjoy as I love the book,
April 8, 2017
Just as sweet a romance as book 1, I love the splash of magic that brings out the romance in this series its timeless and endearing.
April 10, 2017
Curiously Enchanted
Witches of Hawthorne Grove Book to was a great romance story. Can't wait for the next one to find out what happened to one of the witches.
Witches of Hawthorne Grove Book to was a great romance story. Can't wait for the next one to find out what happened to one of the witches.
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April 11, 2017The Dobbs books are always excellent.
April 14, 2017
Good reading.
Fun story. There is mystery, love, fun, and magic. There are even dogs, and yes cats. This story has me captivated, wondering what happened to the sister.
Fun story. There is mystery, love, fun, and magic. There are even dogs, and yes cats. This story has me captivated, wondering what happened to the sister.
April 14, 2017
Witches
Ahhhh how could you leave us hanging like that? what an ending. A feel good cosy romance with witches involved what's not too love
Ahhhh how could you leave us hanging like that? what an ending. A feel good cosy romance with witches involved what's not too love
April 15, 2017
Awesome story. Loved it as I do all of Leighann Dobbs books. Can't wait to see what happens in the next book when the witches go to the library!
April 17, 2017
Kindle Unlimited, Leighann Dobbs writes under Leighann Dobbs, Annie Dobbs and (soon) L.A. Dobbs but her real name {not sure if she writes under that one} is Lee Dobbins, Hazel Martin Mysteries only one I found for this type with her, she has not made sure that terms used match the British terms as well as in other areas for that period of architecture and assorted styles.
The Notch Cozy Mystery Series {5 out as of this writing} and the Blackbore Sisters Cozy Mysteries are not on Kindle Unlimited which as said before about 1 & 7 {the only ones given free, sure would not have bought them} and ditto for Ghostly Paws which is 1 of 5 at this time but did get others free over time.
While some of her other books are Kindle Unlimited none of the Blackmoore Sisters Cozy Mysteries are which doesn't matter to me as read #1 and #7 and was way underwhelmed. Leighann Dobbs writes under Leighann Dobbs, Annie Dobbs and (soon) L.A. Dobbs but her real name {not sure if she writes under that one} is Lee Dobbins, Hazel Martin Mysteries only one I found for this type with her, she has not made sure that terms used match the British terms as well as in other areas for that period of architecture and assorted styles. By the way, bakeries and other food service places don't run like that. Badly needs to proof things, it's messing up the flow of the book, which my computer reads to me, so that's bad. As for these, it's not that the situations couldn't happen, it's in the telling of the story, with unlikable unbelievable characters and situations, again.
Yet another goodreads won't hide it don't want to see the badly proofed badly plotted poor excuse for bad soft core porn crap. The 'historical' ones are like that and so are the some of the non cozy mysteries and some of the sorta but not really mysteries because can't write, etc ad nauseum. The most any of them got was 2 changed to 1 for crap cozy, some get a 1 which means basically crappy soft porn 'romance' etc.
3 in Silver Hollow Paranormal Cozy Mystery Series so far which are on kindle unlimited, 3 in the Moosamuck Island Mysteries , 5 in the Mystic Notch Cozy Mysteries so far {not ku}, Blackmore Sisters has 7 {not ku}, Hazel Martin Mysteries only has 1 so far, Lexy Baker Cozy Mystery series 12 so far is on ku. Others.including Scandals and Spies Book series so far 4 which are basically romance soft core porn dreck but hey you can get them on ku. Witches of Hawthorne Grove 1 so far,Cevonne Bride of Oklahoma, Unexpected Series 4 so far ku.
The Lexy Baker Cozy Mystery Series By the way, bakeries and other food service places don't run like that. Badly needs to proof things, it's messing up the flow of the book, which my computer reads to me, so that's bad. As for these, it's not that the situations couldn't happen, it's in the telling of the story, with unlikable unbelievable characters and situations, again.
Copy/paste fill in the blank seems to be pretty much what she is doing in her books, which wouldn't be half as bad if the plots and ploys and actions were believable at all.Just change the name for a book and maybe change the series list under, and you are right back to copy paste same old same old.
NOTE: I specifically mentioned certain of the 'books'/series were achieving soft core crap status, and specifically said which ones those were, reference AGAIN the above quoted review, and did not specifically mention the blackmore ones as that, BUT and had not mentioned that had went back and rated all no talent no plot cardboard charactered 'stories' listed above as 1 as well. I will change the original review to reflect that, but it is still a 1, and MY review of the crap stands.
The Notch Cozy Mystery Series {5 out as of this writing} and the Blackbore Sisters Cozy Mysteries are not on Kindle Unlimited which as said before about 1 & 7 {the only ones given free, sure would not have bought them} and ditto for Ghostly Paws which is 1 of 5 at this time but did get others free over time.
While some of her other books are Kindle Unlimited none of the Blackmoore Sisters Cozy Mysteries are which doesn't matter to me as read #1 and #7 and was way underwhelmed. Leighann Dobbs writes under Leighann Dobbs, Annie Dobbs and (soon) L.A. Dobbs but her real name {not sure if she writes under that one} is Lee Dobbins, Hazel Martin Mysteries only one I found for this type with her, she has not made sure that terms used match the British terms as well as in other areas for that period of architecture and assorted styles. By the way, bakeries and other food service places don't run like that. Badly needs to proof things, it's messing up the flow of the book, which my computer reads to me, so that's bad. As for these, it's not that the situations couldn't happen, it's in the telling of the story, with unlikable unbelievable characters and situations, again.
Yet another goodreads won't hide it don't want to see the badly proofed badly plotted poor excuse for bad soft core porn crap. The 'historical' ones are like that and so are the some of the non cozy mysteries and some of the sorta but not really mysteries because can't write, etc ad nauseum. The most any of them got was 2 changed to 1 for crap cozy, some get a 1 which means basically crappy soft porn 'romance' etc.
3 in Silver Hollow Paranormal Cozy Mystery Series so far which are on kindle unlimited, 3 in the Moosamuck Island Mysteries , 5 in the Mystic Notch Cozy Mysteries so far {not ku}, Blackmore Sisters has 7 {not ku}, Hazel Martin Mysteries only has 1 so far, Lexy Baker Cozy Mystery series 12 so far is on ku. Others.including Scandals and Spies Book series so far 4 which are basically romance soft core porn dreck but hey you can get them on ku. Witches of Hawthorne Grove 1 so far,Cevonne Bride of Oklahoma, Unexpected Series 4 so far ku.
The Lexy Baker Cozy Mystery Series By the way, bakeries and other food service places don't run like that. Badly needs to proof things, it's messing up the flow of the book, which my computer reads to me, so that's bad. As for these, it's not that the situations couldn't happen, it's in the telling of the story, with unlikable unbelievable characters and situations, again.
Copy/paste fill in the blank seems to be pretty much what she is doing in her books, which wouldn't be half as bad if the plots and ploys and actions were believable at all.Just change the name for a book and maybe change the series list under, and you are right back to copy paste same old same old.
NOTE: I specifically mentioned certain of the 'books'/series were achieving soft core crap status, and specifically said which ones those were, reference AGAIN the above quoted review, and did not specifically mention the blackmore ones as that, BUT and had not mentioned that had went back and rated all no talent no plot cardboard charactered 'stories' listed above as 1 as well. I will change the original review to reflect that, but it is still a 1, and MY review of the crap stands.
April 19, 2017
Fantastic story
Wonderful book love the characters and their story anxious to find out what happened to Esmeralda. Looking forward to the next one in the series
Wonderful book love the characters and their story anxious to find out what happened to Esmeralda. Looking forward to the next one in the series
April 21, 2017
Cozy Love
I really enjoyed book one in this series and was quite happy when I got notified by the author's newsletter that book two was now available. There is something wonderful in the idea of an enchanted store that brings romance and couples together. I have stopped reading cozies in favor of more adult books; but, this is a cozy series I can stick with.
I really enjoyed book one in this series and was quite happy when I got notified by the author's newsletter that book two was now available. There is something wonderful in the idea of an enchanted store that brings romance and couples together. I have stopped reading cozies in favor of more adult books; but, this is a cozy series I can stick with.
April 24, 2017
The book is very good but never long enough.
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