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Veiled Magic #3
Veiled Enchantments
In this exciting novel in the Veiled Magic series, Witch and police officer Donata Santori travels to Maine to help solve a deadly mystery, where her magical abilities are tested like never before.
Still reeling from her unwitting involvement in murder and subsequent break up with a half-Dragon art forger, Witch-cop Donata Santori is grateful for the distraction when her ex-lover requests her help. Not only are Magnus's beloved dead suddenly haunting the Ulfhednar shapechangers in his tiny rural hometown in Maine, their patron god Odin has turned his back on them, and the members of their once tight-knit enclave are at each other's throats. Literally.
Magnus is relying on Donata's experience in dealing with the gods, along with her magical ability to summon the dead, to help him unravel this mystery in time to save his clan. Donata only hopes to survive the ordeal so she can return home to the city and her quiet job at the precinct.
But first, she must discover who or what is behind the terrible attacks on the Ulfhednar. And the clock is ticking, in more ways than one...
Still reeling from her unwitting involvement in murder and subsequent break up with a half-Dragon art forger, Witch-cop Donata Santori is grateful for the distraction when her ex-lover requests her help. Not only are Magnus's beloved dead suddenly haunting the Ulfhednar shapechangers in his tiny rural hometown in Maine, their patron god Odin has turned his back on them, and the members of their once tight-knit enclave are at each other's throats. Literally.
Magnus is relying on Donata's experience in dealing with the gods, along with her magical ability to summon the dead, to help him unravel this mystery in time to save his clan. Donata only hopes to survive the ordeal so she can return home to the city and her quiet job at the precinct.
But first, she must discover who or what is behind the terrible attacks on the Ulfhednar. And the clock is ticking, in more ways than one...
231 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 20, 2018
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Deborah Blake
80 books1,788 followersDeborah is the author of over a dozen non-fiction books on modern witchcraft and a tarot and oracle decks from Llewellyn. Her fiction includes the Baba Yaga series, The Broken Rider series, and the Veiled Magic series, and her cozy mysteries The Catskill Pet Rescue series (mostly from Berkley) as well as a few stand-alone novels.
Deborah lives in a 130 year old farmhouse in upstate NY with multiple cats. She believes in magic, laughter, chocolate, and wine. The order may change depending on the day.
Deborah lives in a 130 year old farmhouse in upstate NY with multiple cats. She believes in magic, laughter, chocolate, and wine. The order may change depending on the day.
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November 16, 2025
Jumping in with both feet, I thrust myself into the Veiled Magic series with no previous experience with this world. That being said, I unequivocally loved it!
Donata is a witch and has a way with old god connections. She is asked by her ex-lover/shifter friend, Magnus, to come to his home and solve two mysteries. The first is the disappearance of their god Odin, he has not shown up when they’ve called for assistance and the second is injuries and hauntings of past loved ones that have been occurring during their Ulfhednar’s, shapeshifter, ritual game to pick the top enclave and their next leader.
The chemistry burns bright between Donata and Magnus but she is not accepted and thought as a spy by all the shifters.
Can she gain enough trust to unravel the mystery before its too late?
Holy hotness Batman, Blake truly knows how to reel her reading audience in.
I received this ARC copy of Veiled Enchantments from Berkley Publishing Group. This is my honest and voluntary review. Veiled Enchantments is set for publication March 20, 2018.
Donata is a witch and has a way with old god connections. She is asked by her ex-lover/shifter friend, Magnus, to come to his home and solve two mysteries. The first is the disappearance of their god Odin, he has not shown up when they’ve called for assistance and the second is injuries and hauntings of past loved ones that have been occurring during their Ulfhednar’s, shapeshifter, ritual game to pick the top enclave and their next leader.
The chemistry burns bright between Donata and Magnus but she is not accepted and thought as a spy by all the shifters.
Can she gain enough trust to unravel the mystery before its too late?
Holy hotness Batman, Blake truly knows how to reel her reading audience in.
I received this ARC copy of Veiled Enchantments from Berkley Publishing Group. This is my honest and voluntary review. Veiled Enchantments is set for publication March 20, 2018.
March 23, 2018
I struggled a little with the second book, in part because she was juggling three possible suitors. I was excited to see Donata has grown from those experiences and is much more confident about who she is without losing her snarky, kickass attitude.
Magnus, a previous lover whom she has never really taken seriously as a mate, comes to her for help. It seems the God Odin has abandoned his Ulfhednar shapechangers community and that ghosts are appearing without speaking before those facing the ULF trials. He asks her to come and speak to the dead and clear up the situation. His community is set in rural Maine, and it was fascinating learning more about these shapeshifters and their ways. It was interesting seeing the communities reaction to Danata, and it added both humor and conflict. I adored Magnus's mother and loved the creative ways she eased Donata's way.
I have always loved the chemistry and easiness between Magnus and Donata. You can see they genuinely care for one another and are friends first. They rekindle their passion, but Donata sees a clear end date. A few twists including a fake engagement complicate things, and I enjoyed the ride.
The mystery was an interesting one that was hampered by the Ulfhednar's reluctance to speak to Donata, magic and more. Blake provided plenty of twists. The tricks she had Donata use were clever. I found myself fascinated by this community, their traditions, and the trials. The author did a great job of giving us their history while building the suspense and suspect list. While I had my list of suspects and foreshadowing lead the way, Blake added a few surprises.
Of course, Donata has a way of finding trouble, and it follows her to Maine. Se had to deal with the council, a friend of Anton Eastman and problems with her spells. Good times! Veiled Enchantments wrapped up threads and had enough closure that it left me wondering if we will see more of Donata and the Veiled Magic series. I hope so. This review was originally posted at Caffeinated Reviewer
Magnus, a previous lover whom she has never really taken seriously as a mate, comes to her for help. It seems the God Odin has abandoned his Ulfhednar shapechangers community and that ghosts are appearing without speaking before those facing the ULF trials. He asks her to come and speak to the dead and clear up the situation. His community is set in rural Maine, and it was fascinating learning more about these shapeshifters and their ways. It was interesting seeing the communities reaction to Danata, and it added both humor and conflict. I adored Magnus's mother and loved the creative ways she eased Donata's way.
I have always loved the chemistry and easiness between Magnus and Donata. You can see they genuinely care for one another and are friends first. They rekindle their passion, but Donata sees a clear end date. A few twists including a fake engagement complicate things, and I enjoyed the ride.
The mystery was an interesting one that was hampered by the Ulfhednar's reluctance to speak to Donata, magic and more. Blake provided plenty of twists. The tricks she had Donata use were clever. I found myself fascinated by this community, their traditions, and the trials. The author did a great job of giving us their history while building the suspense and suspect list. While I had my list of suspects and foreshadowing lead the way, Blake added a few surprises.
Of course, Donata has a way of finding trouble, and it follows her to Maine. Se had to deal with the council, a friend of Anton Eastman and problems with her spells. Good times! Veiled Enchantments wrapped up threads and had enough closure that it left me wondering if we will see more of Donata and the Veiled Magic series. I hope so. This review was originally posted at Caffeinated Reviewer
March 18, 2018
A shape-shifting berserker, a revenge seeking Anemoi, a strong arming Council, and a ghostly mystery welcome Donata, the witch cop to the backwoods of Maine. Can it get more exciting than that? Oh course it can and does...
Veiled Enchantments is book three of the urban fantasy- suspense Veiled Magic series. Like must urban fantasy, this one doesn't work well out of order since it follows one lead character's story through the books and builds on the plot that came before it.
Magnus was absent from book two, Veiled Menace, while off working to control his berserker nature, but happily our favorite sexy and charming berserker who knows just how to fluster a certain witch cop is back in the picture and dragging Donata off on another adventure.
She's still shaken up after the events of the previous book so she's not exactly in top form when she feels obligated to go help Magnus with his ghosts and god problem after he unselfishly helped her in the adventures of Velied Magic book one. People involved in the Ulf training and trials are being dangerously distracted from ghostly visitations and the Ulfnednar shapeshifters have lost contact with their patron god, Odin.
I confess that I went into this one warily after the disappointment I felt from book two. I didn't like the see-sawing going on with Donata and the men and I couldn't get into the overall suspense story, either. Fortunately, I wasn't far into this one and was able to relax and appreciate all that I liked about this series in the beginning. For one, Magnus was back and it was like the story just dazzled from his presence even though the whole thing is told from Donata's point of view and the focus is on Donata. The chemistry of the whole book was working and I felt Donata shone brighter and was more capable and stable even if she was having a tough time on this case.
Donata was strung out from what she'd just been through when Peter and Anton played tug o' war with her even while she also secretly pined in Magnus' absence. Now, the other two are out of the picture and she has to sort things out about her feelings once for all. She's back to extending her focus on a challenging case for her witch skills, discovering if she can fit in with Magnus' boisterous family, and what she really wants for herself long term since she's accepted that she and Magnus want two different things for their lives.
It was fun entering the world of Magnus' bear shapeshifting- berserker clan, Donata fitting in and adjusting to a very different family from her own (missed Donata's family dinners that always end up in fireworks of the witch variety). If the berserkers didn't do her in, she wasn't lacking for further hostiles in the form of a vengeful Anemoi seeking the missing Anton, and a conniving head of the paranormal council who isn't above threatening Donata to get her to spy on Magnus' people. Oh, and then there was that interesting surprise to really get Donata's life even more complicated.
I enjoyed the way all elements meshed so well in this one. It didn't have the gritty quality of book one or the tempestuousness of book two, but in no way was it bland. I was engaged from the start and never lost interest through to the end. I had a good time with my restored love for Donata and her story. In a way, this one felt like the conclusion of the series, but it also left room for many more adventures for Donata. I am tickled that I can vociferously recommend this book and series to those who enjoy a bit of witch magic, some mystery, wit, and some passion in their Urban Fantasy.
My thanks to Penguin for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.
Veiled Enchantments is book three of the urban fantasy- suspense Veiled Magic series. Like must urban fantasy, this one doesn't work well out of order since it follows one lead character's story through the books and builds on the plot that came before it.
Magnus was absent from book two, Veiled Menace, while off working to control his berserker nature, but happily our favorite sexy and charming berserker who knows just how to fluster a certain witch cop is back in the picture and dragging Donata off on another adventure.
She's still shaken up after the events of the previous book so she's not exactly in top form when she feels obligated to go help Magnus with his ghosts and god problem after he unselfishly helped her in the adventures of Velied Magic book one. People involved in the Ulf training and trials are being dangerously distracted from ghostly visitations and the Ulfnednar shapeshifters have lost contact with their patron god, Odin.
I confess that I went into this one warily after the disappointment I felt from book two. I didn't like the see-sawing going on with Donata and the men and I couldn't get into the overall suspense story, either. Fortunately, I wasn't far into this one and was able to relax and appreciate all that I liked about this series in the beginning. For one, Magnus was back and it was like the story just dazzled from his presence even though the whole thing is told from Donata's point of view and the focus is on Donata. The chemistry of the whole book was working and I felt Donata shone brighter and was more capable and stable even if she was having a tough time on this case.
Donata was strung out from what she'd just been through when Peter and Anton played tug o' war with her even while she also secretly pined in Magnus' absence. Now, the other two are out of the picture and she has to sort things out about her feelings once for all. She's back to extending her focus on a challenging case for her witch skills, discovering if she can fit in with Magnus' boisterous family, and what she really wants for herself long term since she's accepted that she and Magnus want two different things for their lives.
It was fun entering the world of Magnus' bear shapeshifting- berserker clan, Donata fitting in and adjusting to a very different family from her own (missed Donata's family dinners that always end up in fireworks of the witch variety). If the berserkers didn't do her in, she wasn't lacking for further hostiles in the form of a vengeful Anemoi seeking the missing Anton, and a conniving head of the paranormal council who isn't above threatening Donata to get her to spy on Magnus' people. Oh, and then there was that interesting surprise to really get Donata's life even more complicated.
I enjoyed the way all elements meshed so well in this one. It didn't have the gritty quality of book one or the tempestuousness of book two, but in no way was it bland. I was engaged from the start and never lost interest through to the end. I had a good time with my restored love for Donata and her story. In a way, this one felt like the conclusion of the series, but it also left room for many more adventures for Donata. I am tickled that I can vociferously recommend this book and series to those who enjoy a bit of witch magic, some mystery, wit, and some passion in their Urban Fantasy.
My thanks to Penguin for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.
May 18, 2018
I received this book for free from Publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
Donata has had a really trying time recently. What with with one ex-boyfriend storming out of her life and disappearing and forced to murder the man she was dating after he tried to impregnate her with magical babies. Either with or without her consent. She could do with some time away. So, when Magnus, her friend, former boyfriend and Ulfhednar shifter turns up and asks her for help with a small ghost problem they are having in his small secluded town she decides to go along. Odin, their usually attentive god, seems to have abandoned the Ulfhednar in their time of need and tension is high, especially by bringing in an outsider to help. But, an outside perspective could be what they need, especially as the most logical explanations for the ghostly phenomenon seems to involve someone from within the Ulfhednar.
It's always a good sign when you pick up a book...and then what seems like 5 minutes later you are on the last page. This is exactly what happened to me with Veiled Enchantments. There could be a few reasons for this, it is a short book, barely grazing 250 pages, but I think the main reason was because I was really enjoying the story, the characters and most especially the romance.
This book felt like more of a paranormal mystery than an urban fantasy novel. Donata goes into a small town and has to solve the case where ghosts pop up at the more inopportune and dangerous times. Who could it be!? Some nasty outside force? Or an unknown and mystery person within the tight knit community?! Read to find out. I also liked the characters this book presented, mainly that of Magnus' family, they injected a lot of warmth to Veiled Enchantments and added to that cozy mystery feeling.
What I liked best about this though, as much as I liked trying to guess whodunit, was the romance. This series so far has had a bit of a love triangle going on and I thought Magnus was out of the game. Ho! How wrong I was! Magnus really shone in this book, he was gorgeous and thoughtful and Donata wasn't the only one falling in love. So, if you like your urban fantasy/mystery books to be strong on the romance front this is definitely for you.
I don't know if this is the conclusion to this series - the book had that feel - if it is, it would be a great place to stop. If not, I would be equally pleased. I like the characters in this series and each book has had a great mix of action, mystery and romance. I recommend any urban fantasy and mystery fans to pick this series up, it won't disappoint.
*ARC provided by publisher
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February 24, 2018
This series gets better with each book!
July 31, 2022
Fun read
I enjoyed the final installment of the trilogy. I like Donata and Magnus and the crazy chaos that comes in their world.
I enjoyed the final installment of the trilogy. I like Donata and Magnus and the crazy chaos that comes in their world.
June 6, 2018
Donata has had a really trying time recently. What with with one ex-boyfriend storming out of her life and disappearing and forced to murder the man she was dating after he tried to impregnate her with magical babies. Either with or without her consent. She could do with some time away. So, when Magnus, her friend, former boyfriend and Ulfhednar shifter turns up and asks her for help with a small ghost problem they are having in his small secluded town she decides to go along. Odin, their usually attentive god, seems to have abandoned the Ulfhednar in their time of need and tension is high, especially by bringing in an outsider to help. But, an outside perspective could be what they need, especially as the most logical explanations for the ghostly phenomenon seems to involve someone from within the Ulfhednar.
It’s always a good sign when you pick up a book…and then what seems like 5 minutes later you are on the last page. This is exactly what happened to me with Veiled Enchantments. There could be a few reasons for this, it is a short book, barely grazing 250 pages, but I think the main reason was because I was really enjoying the story, the characters and most especially the romance.
This book felt like more of a paranormal mystery than an urban fantasy novel. Donata goes into a small town and has to solve the case where ghosts pop up at the more inopportune and dangerous times. Who could it be!? Some nasty outside force? Or an unknown and mystery person within the tight knit community?! Read to find out. I also liked the characters this book presented, mainly that of Magnus’ family, they injected a lot of warmth to Veiled Enchantments and added to that cozy mystery feeling.
What I liked best about this though, as much as I liked trying to guess whodunit, was the romance. This series so far has had a bit of a love triangle going on and I thought Magnus was out of the game. Ho! How wrong I was! Magnus really shone in this book, he was gorgeous and thoughtful and Donata wasn’t the only one falling in love. So, if you like your urban fantasy/mystery books to be strong on the romance front this is definitely for you.
I don’t know if this is the conclusion to this series – the book had that feel – if it is, it would be a great place to stop. If not, I would be equally pleased. I like the characters in this series and each book has had a great mix of action, mystery and romance. I recommend any urban fantasy and mystery fans to pick this series up, it won’t disappoint.
It’s always a good sign when you pick up a book…and then what seems like 5 minutes later you are on the last page. This is exactly what happened to me with Veiled Enchantments. There could be a few reasons for this, it is a short book, barely grazing 250 pages, but I think the main reason was because I was really enjoying the story, the characters and most especially the romance.
This book felt like more of a paranormal mystery than an urban fantasy novel. Donata goes into a small town and has to solve the case where ghosts pop up at the more inopportune and dangerous times. Who could it be!? Some nasty outside force? Or an unknown and mystery person within the tight knit community?! Read to find out. I also liked the characters this book presented, mainly that of Magnus’ family, they injected a lot of warmth to Veiled Enchantments and added to that cozy mystery feeling.
What I liked best about this though, as much as I liked trying to guess whodunit, was the romance. This series so far has had a bit of a love triangle going on and I thought Magnus was out of the game. Ho! How wrong I was! Magnus really shone in this book, he was gorgeous and thoughtful and Donata wasn’t the only one falling in love. So, if you like your urban fantasy/mystery books to be strong on the romance front this is definitely for you.
I don’t know if this is the conclusion to this series – the book had that feel – if it is, it would be a great place to stop. If not, I would be equally pleased. I like the characters in this series and each book has had a great mix of action, mystery and romance. I recommend any urban fantasy and mystery fans to pick this series up, it won’t disappoint.
March 20, 2018
Veiled Enchantments by Deborah Blake is the 3rd book in her Veiled Magic series. Donata Santori, our heroine in this series, is a witch, who talks to the dead, and a police officer. She is coming off of a difficult case, when Magnus (shapechanger), her ex boyfriend returns to ask for her help. She hasn’t seen him since he went home to Maine to rekindle with his family. Now Magnus needs Donata’s help, since he and his fellow Ulfhednar’s are being haunted by the dead during their training. He tells her that her witch abilities would help try to find out what is happening; as well as helping them find out why Odin, their god hasn’t had contact with them for a long time.
Donata decides to take a needed break, and goes to Main with Magnus. Donata and Magnus still care for each other very much, but his family responsibilities have kept him away. Now with him bringing Donata home, she will have to face the brunt of his family and Ulfhednars who are not happy with her arrival.
Magnus’s mother welcomes her, and slowly the rest of the family will come to accept her and realize that she is the only one who could help them. Donata will meet all the members of the team who are in training to be Berserkers and protect all Ulfhednars. At first she will have a hard time getting information about the ghosts, but after some new accidents, some will open up to Donata with descriptions of what they saw.
While Donata tries to solve the problem, she will need expertise from her aunt on how to handle things that have gone wrong. There are a few surprises that Donata will have to face along the way that she did not expect. When she manages to summon Odin, and finds the truth of his not responding to the clan’s call for help, Donata will gain the respect of most of the town.
What follows is an exciting and romantic storyline that keeps our attention throughout the book. Magnus and Donata are great together, as they both love each other, but can they stay together, especially when she returns home to her job. Will love prevail?
The secondary characters, mostly from Magnus’ family were very likable. It was an exciting last 1/3 of the book, which I cannot tell too much more, as it would be spoilers. The truth of who is behind the ghosts, and why will be revealed. Veiled Enchantments was a fun, entertaining story, with a hot sexy couple that you can’t help but love. I am not sure if this is the end of the series, but I do hope it continues.
Barb
The Reading Cafe
Donata decides to take a needed break, and goes to Main with Magnus. Donata and Magnus still care for each other very much, but his family responsibilities have kept him away. Now with him bringing Donata home, she will have to face the brunt of his family and Ulfhednars who are not happy with her arrival.
Magnus’s mother welcomes her, and slowly the rest of the family will come to accept her and realize that she is the only one who could help them. Donata will meet all the members of the team who are in training to be Berserkers and protect all Ulfhednars. At first she will have a hard time getting information about the ghosts, but after some new accidents, some will open up to Donata with descriptions of what they saw.
While Donata tries to solve the problem, she will need expertise from her aunt on how to handle things that have gone wrong. There are a few surprises that Donata will have to face along the way that she did not expect. When she manages to summon Odin, and finds the truth of his not responding to the clan’s call for help, Donata will gain the respect of most of the town.
What follows is an exciting and romantic storyline that keeps our attention throughout the book. Magnus and Donata are great together, as they both love each other, but can they stay together, especially when she returns home to her job. Will love prevail?
The secondary characters, mostly from Magnus’ family were very likable. It was an exciting last 1/3 of the book, which I cannot tell too much more, as it would be spoilers. The truth of who is behind the ghosts, and why will be revealed. Veiled Enchantments was a fun, entertaining story, with a hot sexy couple that you can’t help but love. I am not sure if this is the end of the series, but I do hope it continues.
Barb
The Reading Cafe
September 19, 2018
I received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I adore this series. Veiled Magic is an urban fantasy series detailing the adventures of witch-cop Donata Santori. In this installment, Donata travels to a tight-knit Ulfhednar (shapechanger) community in Maine at the behest of her ex Magnus. According to Magnus, members of the community’s elite trainees are being haunted by the ghosts of their dead loved ones. Additionally, the Ulfhednar clan has been seemingly abandoned by Odin, their patron god. This poses a major threat to the clan and their survival. Donata’s specialized ability to communicate with the dead and deities alike becomes an invaluable commodity in the community’s search for answers.
Donata is a likeable, strong female main character. She’s still dealing with fallout from her adventures in the previous two books, however, her unique transition into Ulfhednar territory is well-crafted. Readers of this series are familiar with Magnus from previous installments. Veiled Enchantments gives us a complete view of his character and family background. And I must say, I think I’m in love. Veiled Enchantments has something for every urban fantasy fan including action, intrigue, fantasy, and romance. This book is wholly satisfying while setting the scene for future installments. Veiled Magic is an absolute favourite urban fantasy series.
Don’t miss out on this stellar series.
Reviewed for ismellsheep.com
I adore this series. Veiled Magic is an urban fantasy series detailing the adventures of witch-cop Donata Santori. In this installment, Donata travels to a tight-knit Ulfhednar (shapechanger) community in Maine at the behest of her ex Magnus. According to Magnus, members of the community’s elite trainees are being haunted by the ghosts of their dead loved ones. Additionally, the Ulfhednar clan has been seemingly abandoned by Odin, their patron god. This poses a major threat to the clan and their survival. Donata’s specialized ability to communicate with the dead and deities alike becomes an invaluable commodity in the community’s search for answers.
Donata is a likeable, strong female main character. She’s still dealing with fallout from her adventures in the previous two books, however, her unique transition into Ulfhednar territory is well-crafted. Readers of this series are familiar with Magnus from previous installments. Veiled Enchantments gives us a complete view of his character and family background. And I must say, I think I’m in love. Veiled Enchantments has something for every urban fantasy fan including action, intrigue, fantasy, and romance. This book is wholly satisfying while setting the scene for future installments. Veiled Magic is an absolute favourite urban fantasy series.
Don’t miss out on this stellar series.
Reviewed for ismellsheep.com
March 21, 2018
Magnus shows up on Donata's door asking for help and although she is apprehensive she accompanies him to Maine.
I honestly don't have a whole lot of feedback when it comes to VEILED ENCHANTMENTS. I enjoyed it thoroughly, but most of what I have to say would spoil things for someone and nobody wants that. I thought Donata was appropriately apprehensive when it came to Magnus after everything she has already been through. I felt the storyline really highlighted the mysteries while also focusing on what Donata wanted in a relationship. There was a good balance.
Wow Donata and Magnus' connection really flourished in VEILED ENCHANTMENTS. I felt like I really got to know Magnus more in the environment of the book. I liked him before, but I loved him after VEILED ENCHANTMENTS.
We meet a lot of new characters in VEILED ENCHANTMENT and most take a while to really grow on you, but I really enjoyed Magnus' mother. She was so warm and loving in moments where everyone else was anything but to Donata.
I really want more Donata! I hope that this series isn't over, but if it is, it ended well.
* This book was provided free of charge from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
I honestly don't have a whole lot of feedback when it comes to VEILED ENCHANTMENTS. I enjoyed it thoroughly, but most of what I have to say would spoil things for someone and nobody wants that. I thought Donata was appropriately apprehensive when it came to Magnus after everything she has already been through. I felt the storyline really highlighted the mysteries while also focusing on what Donata wanted in a relationship. There was a good balance.
Wow Donata and Magnus' connection really flourished in VEILED ENCHANTMENTS. I felt like I really got to know Magnus more in the environment of the book. I liked him before, but I loved him after VEILED ENCHANTMENTS.
We meet a lot of new characters in VEILED ENCHANTMENT and most take a while to really grow on you, but I really enjoyed Magnus' mother. She was so warm and loving in moments where everyone else was anything but to Donata.
I really want more Donata! I hope that this series isn't over, but if it is, it ended well.
* This book was provided free of charge from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
March 12, 2018
More than a little time has passed since I’ve read a book by Ms. Blake, and I am sorry for that. This book was fantastic! She’s one of those authors I forget about, then read one and think why did I stop reading books by this great author? I must say upfront that I didn’t realize this book was part of a series when I started it. However, I didn’t have any problems knowing what was going on and enjoying every minute. I do admit at times I felt like I really wished I had read the previous two but just because I would have liked to have read them, not because I felt there was something I was missing. Ms. Blake has written some great characters in this book along with some great mystery, romance, action, and humor. She deftly interwove all those elements and made an extremely balanced book, both a paranormal romance and an urban fantasy. I really hope we see more of Donata, Magnus, and Magnus’ family as they were great fun. This book is not to be missed. Highly recommend! Thanks to NetGalley and Berkley Publishing Group for the e-book which I voluntarily reviewed.
September 28, 2020
I didn’t really love the second book in the Veiled Magic series. I just didn’t feel as connected to peter as Magnus, and found him to be a bit of a pain in the butt. It didn’t help that I wasn’t in the mood to read an ebook. But Veiled Enchantments completely redeemed this series for me. It was a fantastic ending to the trilogy and just thoroughly enjoyable. I love how it ends with this feeling of things working out, but still the potential for a lot of mayhem and nonsense in the future…
This novel redeemed the series so much for me that I actually read it entirely in one sitting. I thought that I’d open my kobo and just read a few chapters before bed. And then… a bad habit I should really stop. But how can you when the story is just this good?
I thought that Donata and Magnus were just fantastic as a couple in this story. And I loved getting to know more about his family and way of life. Not quite what I had expected from his appearances in past books… but most definitely what I needed. I love when a character surprises you like that and just takes the story to a whole other level that you weren’t expecting.
This is definitely a story that I would read again – and a series that I would also pick up again now that I know I enjoy the ending of it all…
This novel redeemed the series so much for me that I actually read it entirely in one sitting. I thought that I’d open my kobo and just read a few chapters before bed. And then… a bad habit I should really stop. But how can you when the story is just this good?
I thought that Donata and Magnus were just fantastic as a couple in this story. And I loved getting to know more about his family and way of life. Not quite what I had expected from his appearances in past books… but most definitely what I needed. I love when a character surprises you like that and just takes the story to a whole other level that you weren’t expecting.
This is definitely a story that I would read again – and a series that I would also pick up again now that I know I enjoy the ending of it all…
April 13, 2018
The last book was mystery and magic detective with a side of dragon-hunk. This book had more of a high fantasy feel as Deborah Blake whisked us off to Ulfhednar country--land of the berserkers! How cool is that? Very.
Donata is a Witch who chats up ghosts. No biggie. Just solving crimes and cracking mysteries by talking to the dead.
Um. Wow!
Magnus is a big lovable bear. Growls. Sure, the dude is an alpha-type Shapeshifter, but he is man enough to let Nata work her magic.
All relationships should be this--er--romantic?
My favorite quote from the book: "If romance was dead, Ulfednar men had probably killed it."
Absolutely loved the ending.
No, I'm not crying---you are!
(If you read the book.)
Donata is a Witch who chats up ghosts. No biggie. Just solving crimes and cracking mysteries by talking to the dead.
Um. Wow!
Magnus is a big lovable bear. Growls. Sure, the dude is an alpha-type Shapeshifter, but he is man enough to let Nata work her magic.
All relationships should be this--er--romantic?
My favorite quote from the book: "If romance was dead, Ulfednar men had probably killed it."
Absolutely loved the ending.
No, I'm not crying---you are!
(If you read the book.)
March 26, 2018
Another winner from Deborah Blake
Deborah, I love your writing. Your characters are so richly developed and easy to love. They feel like old friends, whether Baba Yagas, witch-cops, shapeshifters or no-longer riders. Sorry this isn't really a review as much a large "atta girl." Thank you for allowing me to see inside your imagination.
Deborah, I love your writing. Your characters are so richly developed and easy to love. They feel like old friends, whether Baba Yagas, witch-cops, shapeshifters or no-longer riders. Sorry this isn't really a review as much a large "atta girl." Thank you for allowing me to see inside your imagination.
July 13, 2024
I always enjoy Deborah's books. I especially enjoyed this series, but this one wasn't my favorite. It was still a great, entertaining read, but I felt that it dragged on a bit while she was trying to work out who was sending the ghosts, and the romance didn't work for me until the end. I actually always wanted her to get back with Peter, the half-dragon.
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March 20, 2018
Ok
This was just ok. It’s part of their story. I’m just not sure how consistent any of the characters were. He walked out on her. They’d broken up over different ethics and now all is ok? She had chosen two other terrible men and that was ok? Just didn’t work for me.
This was just ok. It’s part of their story. I’m just not sure how consistent any of the characters were. He walked out on her. They’d broken up over different ethics and now all is ok? She had chosen two other terrible men and that was ok? Just didn’t work for me.
August 31, 2018
Great story. Donata, Magnus, Grimle (Magnus's hometown in Maine), the Major Anemoi, all the other paranormal groups and the problems people cause for each other all make for a terrific read. I'm ready for the next in the series (I hope!).
July 30, 2023
A great ending to an interesting series. Wondered for sure if Donata would find a mate and finally decide on her man. Loved the ending to a fun trilogy. Magnus of course was my vote from the beginning and I loved his family.
November 27, 2025
Ugh. I have whiplash. This book changed direction (and love interest) so fast from the last book.
It feels like a rush job with few ideas. It's bad enough that I would have avoided the entire series.
It feels like a rush job with few ideas. It's bad enough that I would have avoided the entire series.
March 22, 2018
Outstanding
Such hard work to find out what was happening to others. Loved how Danata had her own little surprise. Happy that she will get her man.
Such hard work to find out what was happening to others. Loved how Danata had her own little surprise. Happy that she will get her man.
March 25, 2018
Great
I am really loving this series and can not wait for the next book. Thank you for the great entertainment.
I am really loving this series and can not wait for the next book. Thank you for the great entertainment.
April 3, 2018
Enjoyable romantic fantasy series.
May 12, 2018
These are such fun. Treat yourself to an enjoyable escape.
August 25, 2018
Hoping that book 4 doesn’t jump the shark
August 27, 2018
Fantastic
I really enjoyed this story. It was interesting and intriguing. The characters were engaging and entertaining and their interactions were fun to read. Hope for more.
I really enjoyed this story. It was interesting and intriguing. The characters were engaging and entertaining and their interactions were fun to read. Hope for more.
September 12, 2019
extra 1/2 star
Yay!
Yay!
February 26, 2020
Very cute! I enjoyed it!
March 30, 2018
Review originally posted on A Book Obsession
This series truly gets better with each book. I feel like I've really settled into the world and the characters this time around. I love Donata's character. She's come an incredibly long way from the witch we first met in book one. She's fierce and determined to do the right thing always, even when it could cost her greatly and I love her for it. She has to step up yet again in this book, and despite some pretty big opposition, she never once wavers. It made for an entertaining read to say the least.
In the previous books in the series, one of my biggest frustrations was with the romance. Over all they just weren't working for me, but I'm happy to say that the romance woes are in the rearview mirror now. Things settled greatly in VEILED ENCHANTMENTS and there wasn't any of that previous wishy washy stuff from before. That's not to say everything is sappy and perfect in Donata's love life, quite the opposite actually. It just felt more settled and building towards something rather than the tennis match back and forth of the previous books. Romance lovers should appreciate this new direction.
All in all, VEILED ENCHANTMENTS was an enjoyable installment in a series that I hope will have many more releases to come. I love Donata and the gang, and can't wait to see where things lead next.
This series truly gets better with each book. I feel like I've really settled into the world and the characters this time around. I love Donata's character. She's come an incredibly long way from the witch we first met in book one. She's fierce and determined to do the right thing always, even when it could cost her greatly and I love her for it. She has to step up yet again in this book, and despite some pretty big opposition, she never once wavers. It made for an entertaining read to say the least.
In the previous books in the series, one of my biggest frustrations was with the romance. Over all they just weren't working for me, but I'm happy to say that the romance woes are in the rearview mirror now. Things settled greatly in VEILED ENCHANTMENTS and there wasn't any of that previous wishy washy stuff from before. That's not to say everything is sappy and perfect in Donata's love life, quite the opposite actually. It just felt more settled and building towards something rather than the tennis match back and forth of the previous books. Romance lovers should appreciate this new direction.
All in all, VEILED ENCHANTMENTS was an enjoyable installment in a series that I hope will have many more releases to come. I love Donata and the gang, and can't wait to see where things lead next.
March 29, 2018
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Magic, action, ghosts and deception led the charge in Deborah Blake’s Veiled Enchantments. Set in the wild woods of Maine, this story had everything a fantasy fan could want, including a sweet second chance romance.
While I’m a huge fan of Deborah Blake’s work, this is the first book I’ve read in this particular series. And I was fine jumping in with book three–although I will likely be going back to read the other two as I enjoyed this installment so much. Blake did a great job including enough background to have this turn of events make sense. And once I got used to the “world” this series was set in then I was completely hooked. I mean, a Witch-cop and a clan of berserker shapechangers? How could it not be interesting, yeah? Read More
Magic, action, ghosts and deception led the charge in Deborah Blake’s Veiled Enchantments. Set in the wild woods of Maine, this story had everything a fantasy fan could want, including a sweet second chance romance.
While I’m a huge fan of Deborah Blake’s work, this is the first book I’ve read in this particular series. And I was fine jumping in with book three–although I will likely be going back to read the other two as I enjoyed this installment so much. Blake did a great job including enough background to have this turn of events make sense. And once I got used to the “world” this series was set in then I was completely hooked. I mean, a Witch-cop and a clan of berserker shapechangers? How could it not be interesting, yeah? Read More
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