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Spellbound #6
Cast Away
Welcome to Spellbound, where paranormal is the new normal.
Witch-in-training Emma Hart is preparing for one of the worst days of her life...the marriage of fallen angel Daniel Starr to the spoiled fairy, Elsa Knightsbridge. Fortunately for Emma, distractions are easy to come by in Spellbound when a troll is found dead near a bridge and an overzealous werewolf is arrested for indecent exposure. Will these incidents be enough to keep Emma from falling apart? Or will one of these situations be her undoing?
Cast Away is the sixth book in the Spellbound paranormal cozy mystery series.
This is a full-length, humorous cozy mystery novel.
Books in the series include:
Curse the Day, Book 1
Doom and Broom, Book 2
Spell's Bells, Book 3
Lucky Charm, Book 4
Better Than Hex, Book 5
Cast Away, Book 6
Witch-in-training Emma Hart is preparing for one of the worst days of her life...the marriage of fallen angel Daniel Starr to the spoiled fairy, Elsa Knightsbridge. Fortunately for Emma, distractions are easy to come by in Spellbound when a troll is found dead near a bridge and an overzealous werewolf is arrested for indecent exposure. Will these incidents be enough to keep Emma from falling apart? Or will one of these situations be her undoing?
Cast Away is the sixth book in the Spellbound paranormal cozy mystery series.
This is a full-length, humorous cozy mystery novel.
Books in the series include:
Curse the Day, Book 1
Doom and Broom, Book 2
Spell's Bells, Book 3
Lucky Charm, Book 4
Better Than Hex, Book 5
Cast Away, Book 6
204 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 22, 2017
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About the author
Annabel Chase
206 books1,489 followersAnnabel Chase is the author of urban fantasy and cozy mystery novels. She would love to live in a magical town where she can shop at Ready-to-Were for the the perfect outfit, flirt with hot angels and vampires, and cook gourmet meals without exerting any effort. Visit her on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Annabel-Chas... or on her website at www.annabelchase.com.
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June 9, 2024
Wieder eine klasse Folge🥰 Diese Reihe macht einfach Spaß und lässt richtig den Alltag ausblenden😁 Außerdem finde ich Hörbücher um die 6 Stunden echt entspannt😃
November 12, 2018
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In this humorous and cozy mystery series, the reader is swept away into exploration and adventure, in a magical town called Spellbound. Here you find a multitude of paranormal people and creatures cohabitating in one realm. Emma, heroine, is a witch of sorts and the town sleuth.
Emma frets in turmoil over the upcoming marriage of the man of her dreams, Daniel, to someone else. Something seems kind of hinky about the whole thing.
After Emma's emotional display via an unknown magic, to prevent the love of her life from marrying someone else, because of an obsession spell, the paranormal people she had grown to love and respect turned on her and wanted to lock her up. Besides that drama, there is the mystery of a recent dead citizen to solve. Emma has her plate full in this book.
Each book in the series adds new characters, some interesting and others not so much. All seem to get along with Emma.
What will happen next? You will just never know unless you crack open the book and start reading.
This book can stand on its own, it was a clean presentation, a romantical disaster was avoided, and a mystery was solved -- ALL GOOD THINGS !!
In this humorous and cozy mystery series, the reader is swept away into exploration and adventure, in a magical town called Spellbound. Here you find a multitude of paranormal people and creatures cohabitating in one realm. Emma, heroine, is a witch of sorts and the town sleuth.
Emma frets in turmoil over the upcoming marriage of the man of her dreams, Daniel, to someone else. Something seems kind of hinky about the whole thing.
After Emma's emotional display via an unknown magic, to prevent the love of her life from marrying someone else, because of an obsession spell, the paranormal people she had grown to love and respect turned on her and wanted to lock her up. Besides that drama, there is the mystery of a recent dead citizen to solve. Emma has her plate full in this book.
Each book in the series adds new characters, some interesting and others not so much. All seem to get along with Emma.
What will happen next? You will just never know unless you crack open the book and start reading.
This book can stand on its own, it was a clean presentation, a romantical disaster was avoided, and a mystery was solved -- ALL GOOD THINGS !!
December 4, 2017
Since I don't normally write reviews unless I have something specific to say, here's the break down of how I rate my books...
1 star... This book was bad, so bad I may have given up and skipped to the end. I will avoid this author like the plague in the future.
2 stars... This book was not very good, and I won't be reading any more from the author.
3 stars... This book was ok, but I won't go out of my way to read more, But if I find another book by the author for under a dollar I'd pick it up.
4 stars... I really enjoyed this book and will definitely be on the look out to pick up more from the series/author.
5 stars... I loved this book! It has earned a permanent home in my collection and I'll be picking up the rest of the series and other books from the author ASAP.
1 star... This book was bad, so bad I may have given up and skipped to the end. I will avoid this author like the plague in the future.
2 stars... This book was not very good, and I won't be reading any more from the author.
3 stars... This book was ok, but I won't go out of my way to read more, But if I find another book by the author for under a dollar I'd pick it up.
4 stars... I really enjoyed this book and will definitely be on the look out to pick up more from the series/author.
5 stars... I loved this book! It has earned a permanent home in my collection and I'll be picking up the rest of the series and other books from the author ASAP.
November 4, 2022
2.75 rounded up
The upbeat, funny, charming and only slightly mysterious cozy read I was looking forward to.
Includes the standard elements of cultural appropriation such as voodoo dolls, spirit animals, dream catchers etc used as magical tools so to speak in a largely European set magical world.
The upbeat, funny, charming and only slightly mysterious cozy read I was looking forward to.
Includes the standard elements of cultural appropriation such as voodoo dolls, spirit animals, dream catchers etc used as magical tools so to speak in a largely European set magical world.
October 20, 2017
True Love Revealed
I adore reading all about the town of Spellbound and it's very diverse inhabitants. Ms. Chase evokes various feelings, but mostly love and friendship, things that were in short supply in our heroine's life as a plain, old human. This series gives me chuckles and makes me feel warm inside. The characters come alive the more you read about them. This is paranormal romance at its best. This is a great series to read when you need a little pick-me-up or light reading. These stories will draw you in and keep you wanting more. I highly recommend them.
I adore reading all about the town of Spellbound and it's very diverse inhabitants. Ms. Chase evokes various feelings, but mostly love and friendship, things that were in short supply in our heroine's life as a plain, old human. This series gives me chuckles and makes me feel warm inside. The characters come alive the more you read about them. This is paranormal romance at its best. This is a great series to read when you need a little pick-me-up or light reading. These stories will draw you in and keep you wanting more. I highly recommend them.
March 21, 2022
Too much buildup, not enough payoff! After dragging out the whole "Daniel is going to marry his ex" saga, it ended with the emphasis being on Emma's having been outed as a Sorceress and very little insight into how aware Daniel might have been to what was going on. I was really disappointed in this one.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 26, 2024
Die "Spellbound" Reihe von Annabel Chase wurde mir von meiner lieben Buchfreundin Sofia (@SofiasWorldofBooks) herzlich empfohlen und da ich ihren Empfehlungen immer vertraue, habe ich begonnen, die Reihe als Hörbücher zu hören und sie ziemlich schnell durchgesuchtet. Mit zehn Bänden ist die "Spellbound"-Reihe zwar ziemlich umfangreich, allerdings sind die einzelnen Bücher nur zwischen 200 und 300 Seiten lang und lesen sich -abgeschlossen, aber doch Teil einer größeren Erzählung- wie verschriftlichte Episoden einer Lieblingsserie. Damit ist die Reihe perfekt zum Durchsuchten geeignet!
Das Grundkonzept der Reihe besteht dabei aus einer Kombination aus Kleinstadt und Fantasy Setting, Krimiplot und Liebesgeschichte und lässt sich mit einem Wort zusammenfassen: gemütlich. Egal um welchen Band es sich handelt, es ist immer genau das Richtige, wenn man Lust auf eine magische Mischung aus Krimi, Romantik und einer ordentlichen Portion Humor hat. Die Krimifälle sind zu Beginn vielleicht etwas leicht zu durchschauen, es gibt aber auch einige, die wirklich fesselnd sind. Auch wenn nicht jede Wendung überrascht, hat die Geschichte einiges zu bieten. Zum Beispiel die patente und witzige Hauptfigur Emma, die man gerne beim Einstieg in ihr neues Leben begleitet. Über die Bände verteilt steigen wir mit ihr in das Leben als neuerkannte Hexe ein, lösen mit ihr Fälle als Pflichtverteidigerin der Stadt und begutachten wie sich ihr Privat- und Liebesleben verändert. Außerdem wäre da auch noch das Rätsel ihrer familiären Wurzeln aufzudecken und der Fluch zu lösen, der auf der Stadt liegt...
In Kombination mit der Vielzahl an Charakteren und magischen Kreaturen, die seit Jahrhunderten in Spellbound eingesperrt sind und nach und nach vorgestellt und vertieft werden, ist also allemal genügend Erzählstoff für die vielen Bände vorhanden. Denn egal ob Hexen, Gestaltwandler, Zwerge, Vampire, Banshees, Feen, Vampire, Zentauren, Berserker, Yeetis, Elfen, Kobolde, Trolle oder Einhörner - es gibt kein paranormales Wesen, das nicht in Spellbound zu finden wäre. Wer also Lust auf eine entspannte, aber dennoch packende Geschichte hat und gerne mal aus dem Alltag in eine zauberhafte Kleinstadt voller Geheimnisse und Abenteuer flüchten möchte, sollte Spellbound unbedingt einen Besuch abstatten.
Fazit
Wer auf der Suche nach einer Wohlfühlreihe ist, die ein bisschen Magie, viel Humor und eine gute Prise Krimi mitbringt, wird in Spellbound definitiv fündig. Annabel Chase hat hier eine charmante Welt erschaffen, in die man immer wieder gerne eintaucht!
Das Grundkonzept der Reihe besteht dabei aus einer Kombination aus Kleinstadt und Fantasy Setting, Krimiplot und Liebesgeschichte und lässt sich mit einem Wort zusammenfassen: gemütlich. Egal um welchen Band es sich handelt, es ist immer genau das Richtige, wenn man Lust auf eine magische Mischung aus Krimi, Romantik und einer ordentlichen Portion Humor hat. Die Krimifälle sind zu Beginn vielleicht etwas leicht zu durchschauen, es gibt aber auch einige, die wirklich fesselnd sind. Auch wenn nicht jede Wendung überrascht, hat die Geschichte einiges zu bieten. Zum Beispiel die patente und witzige Hauptfigur Emma, die man gerne beim Einstieg in ihr neues Leben begleitet. Über die Bände verteilt steigen wir mit ihr in das Leben als neuerkannte Hexe ein, lösen mit ihr Fälle als Pflichtverteidigerin der Stadt und begutachten wie sich ihr Privat- und Liebesleben verändert. Außerdem wäre da auch noch das Rätsel ihrer familiären Wurzeln aufzudecken und der Fluch zu lösen, der auf der Stadt liegt...
In Kombination mit der Vielzahl an Charakteren und magischen Kreaturen, die seit Jahrhunderten in Spellbound eingesperrt sind und nach und nach vorgestellt und vertieft werden, ist also allemal genügend Erzählstoff für die vielen Bände vorhanden. Denn egal ob Hexen, Gestaltwandler, Zwerge, Vampire, Banshees, Feen, Vampire, Zentauren, Berserker, Yeetis, Elfen, Kobolde, Trolle oder Einhörner - es gibt kein paranormales Wesen, das nicht in Spellbound zu finden wäre. Wer also Lust auf eine entspannte, aber dennoch packende Geschichte hat und gerne mal aus dem Alltag in eine zauberhafte Kleinstadt voller Geheimnisse und Abenteuer flüchten möchte, sollte Spellbound unbedingt einen Besuch abstatten.
Fazit
Wer auf der Suche nach einer Wohlfühlreihe ist, die ein bisschen Magie, viel Humor und eine gute Prise Krimi mitbringt, wird in Spellbound definitiv fündig. Annabel Chase hat hier eine charmante Welt erschaffen, in die man immer wieder gerne eintaucht!
June 19, 2023
Rated
4 Stars: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Today I decided to head back to Spellbound, where Emma new world is filled with paranormal's and she a newbie witch.
Throughout this entire book Emma is in a constant state of melancholy. The day is fast approaching when her beloved Daniel will pledge himself to the spoiled and beautiful Elsa Knightsbridge. And Emma is still doing everything she can to prove that Elsa has be spelled Daniel.
Unfortunately, during the process of proving Elsa guilt, Emma gets a new client. A werewolf that was arrested for exposing himself when he shifts to speak to the enchanting singing woman. Not to mention while on a secret mission to find the potion Elsa is using on Daniel, she trips over a dead troll near the bridge.
Will Emma be able to find the trolls killer before anyone else dies? Will Emma find s way to stop Daniel and Else's wedding commitment binding themselves together for eternity?
Better Than Hex is the fiftj book in the Spellbound series. It's a full length novel that has light drama, humorous moments, lots of magical paranormals, and a bit of love.
Books in the series include:
Curse the Day, Book 1
Doom and Broom, Book 2
Spell's Bells, Book 3
Lucky Charm, Book 4
Better Than Hex, Book 5
Cast Away, Book 6
Next in the Spellbound series:
A Touch of Magic, Book 7
4 Stars: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Kindle Unlimited R
Today I decided to head back to Spellbound, where Emma new world is filled with paranormal's and she a newbie witch.
Throughout this entire book Emma is in a constant state of melancholy. The day is fast approaching when her beloved Daniel will pledge himself to the spoiled and beautiful Elsa Knightsbridge. And Emma is still doing everything she can to prove that Elsa has be spelled Daniel.
Unfortunately, during the process of proving Elsa guilt, Emma gets a new client. A werewolf that was arrested for exposing himself when he shifts to speak to the enchanting singing woman. Not to mention while on a secret mission to find the potion Elsa is using on Daniel, she trips over a dead troll near the bridge.
Will Emma be able to find the trolls killer before anyone else dies? Will Emma find s way to stop Daniel and Else's wedding commitment binding themselves together for eternity?
Better Than Hex is the fiftj book in the Spellbound series. It's a full length novel that has light drama, humorous moments, lots of magical paranormals, and a bit of love.
Books in the series include:
Curse the Day, Book 1
Doom and Broom, Book 2
Spell's Bells, Book 3
Lucky Charm, Book 4
Better Than Hex, Book 5
Cast Away, Book 6
Next in the Spellbound series:
A Touch of Magic, Book 7
July 10, 2024
I’ll keep reading this series, but this one was too instalove for me. I felt like, ok she has a crush and then when she’s invisible she’s blowing kisses at him saying she loves him like what???
She also gaslit tf out of her clients plaintiff in this book. Totally victim blamed her like wtf not a girls girl today are you Emma?? He was a werewolf and shifted in her yard while peeing, no one cares that she was a siren and he was drawn to her voice blah blah blah. He peed on her yard, trampled her flowers, AND shifted into a naked human body. He needs to be PUNISHED idc if ur the public defender or not
She also gaslit tf out of her clients plaintiff in this book. Totally victim blamed her like wtf not a girls girl today are you Emma?? He was a werewolf and shifted in her yard while peeing, no one cares that she was a siren and he was drawn to her voice blah blah blah. He peed on her yard, trampled her flowers, AND shifted into a naked human body. He needs to be PUNISHED idc if ur the public defender or not
November 9, 2024
Emma is unhappily preparing herself for the wedding of Elsa and Daniel, she has a case of public indecency to defend, and she found a dead troll. Things are never dull in Spellbound.
After finding the potion, Emma decides to give the mayor a chance to clear things up without causing Elsa problems, unfortunately the mayor doesn’t keep her promises. This leads Emma to do some more investigating in both the wedding problem and the murder.
Again, there are a multitude of characters, both those on Emma’s side and those she is checking out.
This was a good mystery and I actually had no idea of the culprit.
This is a fairly short, quick, fun read full of magic and humour.
After finding the potion, Emma decides to give the mayor a chance to clear things up without causing Elsa problems, unfortunately the mayor doesn’t keep her promises. This leads Emma to do some more investigating in both the wedding problem and the murder.
Again, there are a multitude of characters, both those on Emma’s side and those she is checking out.
This was a good mystery and I actually had no idea of the culprit.
This is a fairly short, quick, fun read full of magic and humour.
June 4, 2023
Emma Hart is devastated that the angel she loves is marrying a spoiled snobby fairy and is determined to reveal the obsession spell placed on him in this story. This is the romance side of the story, which in this reader's opinion, was a bit nauseating. Emma's declarations made me turn green, but I'm not a romance gal.
What I did like about Cast Away was the story regarding how the many different groups are tired of the rules and restrictions that favor only one class of supernatural beings and their collaboration to stop the discrimination. Emma had a role in this as a town lawyer and supported an end to the prejudices.
Not a bad story, and I do enjoy the supernatural. I'd recommend Cast Away to readers that enjoy light cozy mysteries with a bit of romance.
What I did like about Cast Away was the story regarding how the many different groups are tired of the rules and restrictions that favor only one class of supernatural beings and their collaboration to stop the discrimination. Emma had a role in this as a town lawyer and supported an end to the prejudices.
Not a bad story, and I do enjoy the supernatural. I'd recommend Cast Away to readers that enjoy light cozy mysteries with a bit of romance.
June 18, 2024
Der Mordfall war nicht so sehr im Fokus und wurde wirklich erst zum Schluss aufgelöst.
Anders als von mir erwartet ging die Liebessituation zwischen Emma und Daniel aus. Für mich waren so viele Dinge unerwartet und das fand ich sehr gut. Die Reihe ist so erfrischend, cosy und lustig.
Einfach meine Wohlfühlreihe.
Anders als von mir erwartet ging die Liebessituation zwischen Emma und Daniel aus. Für mich waren so viele Dinge unerwartet und das fand ich sehr gut. Die Reihe ist so erfrischend, cosy und lustig.
Einfach meine Wohlfühlreihe.
February 23, 2021
I continue to read these books and I will not stop. Some big stuff happens in this one!
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November 2, 2024Blah blah blah Daniek blah blah blah
BORING
BORING
November 14, 2025
Leider wird die Reihe immer langweiliger- besonders durch das Jammern von Emma um den Engel Daniel, welches hier ihren Höhepunkt und glücklicherweise ihr Ende findet. Denn Daniel hat 2 Sekunden nach Aufhebung des Zaubers sofort seine Liebe gestanden. Alles klar.. Allgemein sind die Figuren hauptsächlich gut oder böse beschrieben. Vielschichtige Charaktere fehlen hier genauso wie interessante Fälle und auch Emmas Tipp an die Klägerin am Ende ist unangemessen. Versucht sie neben einer Anwältin noch eine Ermittlerin und jetzt noch Kupplerin zu spielen? Gelingt ihr leider alles nicht besonders.. Ich werde keine weiteren Band mehr lesen.
November 14, 2023
Emma is determined to rescue Daniel from the clutches of his ex. Keep her secret safe, and defend her clients. She was tedious in the book
May 1, 2019
Quick Info
Standalone/Cliffhanger?: Standalone
Part of a Series?: Yes
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Meeting the Characters
Emma Hart
Buck Testani
Walter Rivers
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What happens?
The discovery of a frozen troll body sets Emma's already shot nerves really into overdrive. She is also determined to stop the wedding between Elsa and Daniel but doesn't know where to start with that and after a few last ditch efforts decides to accept her fate of unrequited love.
Final thoughts
This is an OK read. The outing of Emma at the end is an interesting twist.I just got bored of the Daniel train and although I think they're cute it seems a bit too convenient the mayor is fine with her daughter being a douche canoe. I saw it coming that she wasn't going to do anything.
Would I read again?: Yes
Would I read this author again?: Yes
Standalone/Cliffhanger?: Standalone
Part of a Series?: Yes
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Meeting the Characters
Emma Hart
Buck Testani
Walter Rivers
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What happens?
The discovery of a frozen troll body sets Emma's already shot nerves really into overdrive. She is also determined to stop the wedding between Elsa and Daniel but doesn't know where to start with that and after a few last ditch efforts decides to accept her fate of unrequited love.
Final thoughts
This is an OK read. The outing of Emma at the end is an interesting twist.I just got bored of the Daniel train and although I think they're cute it seems a bit too convenient the mayor is fine with her daughter being a douche canoe. I saw it coming that she wasn't going to do anything.
Would I read again?: Yes
Would I read this author again?: Yes
June 5, 2023
Good
Emma is trying to find a way to prove that Daniel is under a spell, when she runs across the dead body of a troll.
Of course she wants to help solve that mystery, but between Daniel’s imminent wedding, and the secret she has been keeping about herself, she has a lot to deal with…
Things are heating up in Spellbound, and it’s keeping Emma mighty busy! Fortunately for her, she has made a number of friends, and that’s something she definitely needs.
This isn’t a standalone story by any means. Yes, the mystery is standalone, but the ongoing background plot is a bigger part of this story, and carries over from former books in the series.
All in all, an entertaining read for paranormal cosy mystery lovers.
Emma is trying to find a way to prove that Daniel is under a spell, when she runs across the dead body of a troll.
Of course she wants to help solve that mystery, but between Daniel’s imminent wedding, and the secret she has been keeping about herself, she has a lot to deal with…
Things are heating up in Spellbound, and it’s keeping Emma mighty busy! Fortunately for her, she has made a number of friends, and that’s something she definitely needs.
This isn’t a standalone story by any means. Yes, the mystery is standalone, but the ongoing background plot is a bigger part of this story, and carries over from former books in the series.
All in all, an entertaining read for paranormal cosy mystery lovers.
March 8, 2018
I noticed that there were some errors in this book, but it is still a delightful read. Emma and her friends are on a mission to save Daniel from Elsa-they make Emma invisible once again and she finds that Elsa has spelled Daniel with an Obsession Potion. Seems that all fairies can't change their wings overnight!
Emma finds herself defending a werewolf who has an issue with urinating in public-more like urinating on Alice (Gaerth's ex-fiancee)'s lawn.
While trying to help Daniel, will Emma's secret be revealed? Is it really that bad of a secret? Read and find out.
Emma finds herself defending a werewolf who has an issue with urinating in public-more like urinating on Alice (Gaerth's ex-fiancee)'s lawn.
While trying to help Daniel, will Emma's secret be revealed? Is it really that bad of a secret? Read and find out.
April 20, 2018
Very entertaining series
A very entertaining supernatural cozy mystery series. Great cast of characters in a small spellbound Pennsylvania town in the middle of the forest or supernaturals live and cannot leave. The town was cursed mini years ago and all the supernaturals live their lives in spellbound it in the surrounding areas. Fall the characters in every book as they solve a mystery enjoy the hijinks and fun in every book. You will not be disappointed. Several Siri’s are written in this magical world that include spellbound and other towns that are super natural-based.
A very entertaining supernatural cozy mystery series. Great cast of characters in a small spellbound Pennsylvania town in the middle of the forest or supernaturals live and cannot leave. The town was cursed mini years ago and all the supernaturals live their lives in spellbound it in the surrounding areas. Fall the characters in every book as they solve a mystery enjoy the hijinks and fun in every book. You will not be disappointed. Several Siri’s are written in this magical world that include spellbound and other towns that are super natural-based.
September 20, 2023
Cast Away ( few bad words)
Absolutely wonderful! My favorite so far of the series has been this one.
No, I did not like Elsa and her devious behavior or her mother’s help in it to get Daniel. Mayor of Spellbound or not, Knightsbridge was wrong in letting her daughter get away with her deceitfulness with the Obsession potion.
The remedial class of witches were my favorites!
I love how they all came together to help Emma. For better or worse, they believed in and helped each other. That made it really special.
I felt sorry for Daniel being under a spell by that horrid Elsa. But more than that, my heart went out to Emma who so loved Daniel enough to know that something was just not right about how he was acting.
Emma, the sorceress, finally had enough at the wedding ceremony and accidentally let her true self “zap!” Then, yikes!!
It was quite amusing when Agnes showed up at Raisa’s house dressed in just her gown with her butt hanging out the back. Agnes has been a real entertaining character in the series.
Now, Emma and Daniel can hopefully begin their journey together.
I do hope Lucy gets the opportunity to serve as more than temporary mayor.
The arresting of the mayor brought a smile to my face even if she thinks she’ll never thinks serve a day in prison.
Absolutely wonderful! My favorite so far of the series has been this one.
No, I did not like Elsa and her devious behavior or her mother’s help in it to get Daniel. Mayor of Spellbound or not, Knightsbridge was wrong in letting her daughter get away with her deceitfulness with the Obsession potion.
The remedial class of witches were my favorites!
I love how they all came together to help Emma. For better or worse, they believed in and helped each other. That made it really special.
I felt sorry for Daniel being under a spell by that horrid Elsa. But more than that, my heart went out to Emma who so loved Daniel enough to know that something was just not right about how he was acting.
Emma, the sorceress, finally had enough at the wedding ceremony and accidentally let her true self “zap!” Then, yikes!!
It was quite amusing when Agnes showed up at Raisa’s house dressed in just her gown with her butt hanging out the back. Agnes has been a real entertaining character in the series.
Now, Emma and Daniel can hopefully begin their journey together.
I do hope Lucy gets the opportunity to serve as more than temporary mayor.
The arresting of the mayor brought a smile to my face even if she thinks she’ll never thinks serve a day in prison.
December 10, 2017
Good story lines earns two stars but., SPOILER ALERT
The idiotic way you're written Emma in this book made it almost impossible to read. Just got worse as story progressed! Emma was a Public Defender n Human world. Trapped in Spellbound she is also, how ever she becomes an investigator yo the exclusion of Herr job. . Breaking her Atty. Client privilege. Lying to clients and witnesses. She decided with out evidence who is telling the truth ( from past clients she's not that good at it) doesn't share with Prosc. findings, well, all of it is so fat from her job its laughable. She goes to a therapist that has a drinking issue and believers trumping sadness is tx. ( ones experience sets pain threshold. To say mine is worse is to say I'm More important. She decided Daniel and she are soul mates after setting friend boundaries, and holds a kiss as proof. Same kiss he qualifies right after as not romantic. Clearly Emma changed seeing Else with him. She is incredibly passive aggressive, you lost sight of these characters. Emma he's become Bono. So many problems. its difficult to read and not get discussed or amused. Atty. Peerless investigator, perfect friend, soulmate, confidant and now... saviour of Spellbound.! Price is right. ( get a consultant)
The idiotic way you're written Emma in this book made it almost impossible to read. Just got worse as story progressed! Emma was a Public Defender n Human world. Trapped in Spellbound she is also, how ever she becomes an investigator yo the exclusion of Herr job. . Breaking her Atty. Client privilege. Lying to clients and witnesses. She decided with out evidence who is telling the truth ( from past clients she's not that good at it) doesn't share with Prosc. findings, well, all of it is so fat from her job its laughable. She goes to a therapist that has a drinking issue and believers trumping sadness is tx. ( ones experience sets pain threshold. To say mine is worse is to say I'm More important. She decided Daniel and she are soul mates after setting friend boundaries, and holds a kiss as proof. Same kiss he qualifies right after as not romantic. Clearly Emma changed seeing Else with him. She is incredibly passive aggressive, you lost sight of these characters. Emma he's become Bono. So many problems. its difficult to read and not get discussed or amused. Atty. Peerless investigator, perfect friend, soulmate, confidant and now... saviour of Spellbound.! Price is right. ( get a consultant)
January 23, 2026
Full of Surprises!!! 💖💕💖
I received a recommendation to this series through a newsletter from this author. Having read plenty of her books (and one of the BEST series out there being her “Crossroads Queen” Series, which is a MUST read), I decided to give this one a try even though I am not into “cozy” stories as they tend to be too bland for my taste in books. I was pleasantly surprised by this series. The FMC Emma is a remarkable character. She is determined, smart, strong, funny and sarcastic. Emma finds herself trapped in a magical town and discovers she is witch. From then on, we see her trying to adapt to her new reality, and even though she is assigned as a defense lawyer, her true calling is solving the mysteries behind the crimes that are happening around the town, while fumbling her way to becoming a competent witch. There are a few potential love interests along the way and very colorful secondary characters. With each book we get to see how Emma evolves and becomes into her own. I am loving this series, there is nothing bland or mushy about it. There is mystery, magic, action and plenty of surprises. Once I started reading it, I just couldn’t put it down. Highly Recommended 💖💖💖
I received a recommendation to this series through a newsletter from this author. Having read plenty of her books (and one of the BEST series out there being her “Crossroads Queen” Series, which is a MUST read), I decided to give this one a try even though I am not into “cozy” stories as they tend to be too bland for my taste in books. I was pleasantly surprised by this series. The FMC Emma is a remarkable character. She is determined, smart, strong, funny and sarcastic. Emma finds herself trapped in a magical town and discovers she is witch. From then on, we see her trying to adapt to her new reality, and even though she is assigned as a defense lawyer, her true calling is solving the mysteries behind the crimes that are happening around the town, while fumbling her way to becoming a competent witch. There are a few potential love interests along the way and very colorful secondary characters. With each book we get to see how Emma evolves and becomes into her own. I am loving this series, there is nothing bland or mushy about it. There is mystery, magic, action and plenty of surprises. Once I started reading it, I just couldn’t put it down. Highly Recommended 💖💖💖
May 30, 2024
Another novel with Emma Hart in Spellbound. She continues to deral with the fact that the person she sees as the love of her love is with another. In addition, a troll is found frozen in the forest. In addition, In addition, a young man icomes to her for help with a treapassing and urinating on property belonging to another.
In researching the death of the troll she finds that his wife is of course very update. She also, however, finds out that the troll has a secret life that his wife knew nothing about.
Then to top it off she finds out that the death also involves a young witch who needs help with being a skilled witch. And on top of everything else, Emma even ends up being chased by a mob of angry townspeople and having to hide at one point.
I recommend this for anybody that likes fantasy and love stories with a large variety of people living together in a community. And that range is amazing considering that there are witches, vampires, satyrs, minotaur and centaur with even more on top of those.
In researching the death of the troll she finds that his wife is of course very update. She also, however, finds out that the troll has a secret life that his wife knew nothing about.
Then to top it off she finds out that the death also involves a young witch who needs help with being a skilled witch. And on top of everything else, Emma even ends up being chased by a mob of angry townspeople and having to hide at one point.
I recommend this for anybody that likes fantasy and love stories with a large variety of people living together in a community. And that range is amazing considering that there are witches, vampires, satyrs, minotaur and centaur with even more on top of those.
March 2, 2024
Für Emma wird es brenzlig!
Während sie mit allen Mitteln aufdecken möchte, dass Daniel verhext ist, verteidigt sie einen exhibitionisten Werwolf und versucht den Tod eines erfrorenen Trolls aufzudecken. Oderanders herum? Wie auch zuvor ist man nie wirklich auf der sicheren Seite, was nun für Emma im Vordergrund steht, aber eines ist gewiss: Wo sie ist, wird es nie langweilig.
Erneut lernen wir neue Figuren kennen und treffen alte Bekannte wieder. Und immer wenn man denkt, alles erlebt zu haben, kommt ein Wermaulwurf um die Ecke! Selten hat mich so ein unerwartetes Wort dank des Bilds in meinem Kopf zum Lachen gebracht!
Das Buch war wie auch schon die Vorgänger eine lockere und leichte Kost und es macht Spaß, Emma dabei zuzusehen, wie sie ungewollt immer mehr Chaos in Spellbound anrichtet.
Nur ihre Verliebtheit (Oder Besessenheit?) nervt stellenweise doch sehr. Das kann nicht gesund sein.
Ich kann auf jeden Fall den nächsten Teil kaum erwarten!!
Während sie mit allen Mitteln aufdecken möchte, dass Daniel verhext ist, verteidigt sie einen exhibitionisten Werwolf und versucht den Tod eines erfrorenen Trolls aufzudecken. Oderanders herum? Wie auch zuvor ist man nie wirklich auf der sicheren Seite, was nun für Emma im Vordergrund steht, aber eines ist gewiss: Wo sie ist, wird es nie langweilig.
Erneut lernen wir neue Figuren kennen und treffen alte Bekannte wieder. Und immer wenn man denkt, alles erlebt zu haben, kommt ein Wermaulwurf um die Ecke! Selten hat mich so ein unerwartetes Wort dank des Bilds in meinem Kopf zum Lachen gebracht!
Das Buch war wie auch schon die Vorgänger eine lockere und leichte Kost und es macht Spaß, Emma dabei zuzusehen, wie sie ungewollt immer mehr Chaos in Spellbound anrichtet.
Nur ihre Verliebtheit (Oder Besessenheit?) nervt stellenweise doch sehr. Das kann nicht gesund sein.
Ich kann auf jeden Fall den nächsten Teil kaum erwarten!!
March 25, 2023
Book 6 in the Spellbound series was a disappointment. There is finally a resolution to the Daniel/Elsa debacle and Emma’s true powers, but everything was so rushed that it ended up being such an anticlimax.
Why is Ms. Chase rushing through these books? Yes, I realize they have low page counts, but the decisions on where to focus those words are so abstract. We get a page of Emma thinking about Rochester’s kitten mug and musing about him being mayor, but the major plot points like a wedding and the repercussions about Emma’s abilities are brushed over. There were also several formatting issues that started in the last book and have returned in this one, so that a new scene starts without any page breaks and the reader just suddenly goes from one scene to a completely new one. This ended up just being a frustrating, if quick, read.
Why is Ms. Chase rushing through these books? Yes, I realize they have low page counts, but the decisions on where to focus those words are so abstract. We get a page of Emma thinking about Rochester’s kitten mug and musing about him being mayor, but the major plot points like a wedding and the repercussions about Emma’s abilities are brushed over. There were also several formatting issues that started in the last book and have returned in this one, so that a new scene starts without any page breaks and the reader just suddenly goes from one scene to a completely new one. This ended up just being a frustrating, if quick, read.
July 24, 2017
"Cast Away" by Annabel Chase is the sixth book in the "Spellbound Paranormal Cozy Mystery" series. Emma is convinced that Daniel is under Elsa's spell. She's willing to do anything to save her favorite angel, even put herself in danger. Meanwhile, there is another murder in Spellbound that needs to be solved and a client to represent.
Overall, I liked that Emma is willing to see a therapist about her issues. It's also nice to read that despite everything Emma has the support she needs to keep helping others. If you like a quick read filled with creative characters, then this series is for you.
Overall, I liked that Emma is willing to see a therapist about her issues. It's also nice to read that despite everything Emma has the support she needs to keep helping others. If you like a quick read filled with creative characters, then this series is for you.
September 18, 2024
What an adventure! Emma Hart had quite the busy busy bee this book. She has to figure out the murder of a inventor elf/troll who has a questionable past, the impending wedding of the enchanted Daniel and Elsa and also her client who was a werewolf who got caught in a compromising position.
All in all was a good book, however Emma was annoying in the beginning of the book but it got good towards the end. I wish they had focused more on the Daniel enchanting part of the book it was super good, I felt the other stuff was filler even though it wasnt. I like the ending of the book and now off to the next book!
All in all was a good book, however Emma was annoying in the beginning of the book but it got good towards the end. I wish they had focused more on the Daniel enchanting part of the book it was super good, I felt the other stuff was filler even though it wasnt. I like the ending of the book and now off to the next book!
June 19, 2018
A lovespell, a wedding and her own way of making an impact.
Outstanding. Standing on the sidelines and watching her angel marry the fairy are not for her. Especially when she suspects that he is being given a potion to be in love. Can she prove it? Her trust in right and wrong are pushed to the limits in this book by treachery from someone she trusted. Can a dose of her own brand of magic make things right? The evolution of the characters and their interaction gets better and better with each book. The storyline can very loosely be termed a mystery but really it is all about the people.
Outstanding. Standing on the sidelines and watching her angel marry the fairy are not for her. Especially when she suspects that he is being given a potion to be in love. Can she prove it? Her trust in right and wrong are pushed to the limits in this book by treachery from someone she trusted. Can a dose of her own brand of magic make things right? The evolution of the characters and their interaction gets better and better with each book. The storyline can very loosely be termed a mystery but really it is all about the people.
October 22, 2020
Wedding day looms..
.. as Emma is double crossed by the mayor she's desperately trying to find a way to get through to Daniel.
She's also trying to resolve an issue with the werewolf pack over a peeing situation that ends in an indecent exposure.. can she find a way to resolve it without the whole pack demonstrating?
And there's a murder to solve, who killed Walter the troll by freezing him solid? There's plenty of suspects as he's not quite as squeaky clean as everyone initially thinks.
.. as Emma is double crossed by the mayor she's desperately trying to find a way to get through to Daniel.
She's also trying to resolve an issue with the werewolf pack over a peeing situation that ends in an indecent exposure.. can she find a way to resolve it without the whole pack demonstrating?
And there's a murder to solve, who killed Walter the troll by freezing him solid? There's plenty of suspects as he's not quite as squeaky clean as everyone initially thinks.
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