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Sex and the Single Witch
Backfired love spells, shifty warlocks, and potions abound in this delightfully wicked trio of stories that includes Theresa Alan's The Witch's Guide to Life, in which an artist and witch finds her creativity slowly waning when she catches the eye of a sexy ice hockey coach who loves her work. Reprint.
352 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published September 1, 2005
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Theresa Alan
10 books1,169 followersMy interests are women's fiction, literary fiction and nonfiction, humor, suspense, chick lit, health and fitness.
I became a bestselling author with my first novel, Who You Know (2003), and my novella Santa Unwrapped was in the New York Times bestseller Jingle All the Way (2004). I am the author of six additional Kensington novels, including Spur of the Moment, The Girls’ Global Guide to Guys, Girls Who Gossip, Getting Married, Spa Vacation, and The Dangers of Mistletoe. My work has also appeared in the anthologies I Shaved My Legs for This?! and Sex and the Single Witch. I was named the Colorado Romance Writer of the Year in 2004.
A graduate of the University of Iowa and the University of Colorado at Boulder, I live in Denver, Colorado. I'm a member of the Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers, Women's Fiction Writers Association Association, and Romance Writers of America.
http://theresaalan.net/
I became a bestselling author with my first novel, Who You Know (2003), and my novella Santa Unwrapped was in the New York Times bestseller Jingle All the Way (2004). I am the author of six additional Kensington novels, including Spur of the Moment, The Girls’ Global Guide to Guys, Girls Who Gossip, Getting Married, Spa Vacation, and The Dangers of Mistletoe. My work has also appeared in the anthologies I Shaved My Legs for This?! and Sex and the Single Witch. I was named the Colorado Romance Writer of the Year in 2004.
A graduate of the University of Iowa and the University of Colorado at Boulder, I live in Denver, Colorado. I'm a member of the Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers, Women's Fiction Writers Association Association, and Romance Writers of America.
http://theresaalan.net/
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June 7, 2010
I really enjoyed this book, the stories were very cute and for the most part very entertaining. I had a bit of trouble getting into the first story, but once there it read very smoothly and easily.
December 23, 2022
I'm giving 4 stars because it was fun, lighted hearted and easy to read. Not deep but just a cutsie novel to enjoy Halloween.
September 17, 2019
Story #1 has a completely annoying & selfish main character. There was no redeeming back story about her to make me care.
Story #2 is a bad rip off of Sex & the City (both are single New Yorkers who write a dating column & loves shoes).
I didn’t bother to read the last story.
Story #2 is a bad rip off of Sex & the City (both are single New Yorkers who write a dating column & loves shoes).
I didn’t bother to read the last story.
October 7, 2018
It was ok, but not my favourite
May 28, 2014
Contemporary paranormal romance involving witches. Sex in the 3rd, implied sex in the first 2.
Holly Chamberlin - 2 stars. This was well written. I just couldn't stand the male & female leads. Haven is a Beta heroine, bland, low self esteem, no back bone. Not what I look for in a good heroine. Jared is too good to be true : kind to all, handsome & a true defender of the downtrodden (did I mention he's also rich & famous?). I liked the witch familiars. They made the story.
Carly Alexander - 3 stars. This was another well written, humorous story. Annie is living it up in NYC, away from her repressive dimension where witches only have babies & become domestic goddesses. Simon is her boss who wants to send her back - pronto.
Theresa Alan - 1 star. Poorly written, dull story about an amateur witch who does dumb things. The thing I hated the most about this story is how people don't act right. For example, near the end of this disaster the female lead's sister decides to get rid of her 2 kids so she can talk to the female lead in private. She gives the oldest $20 & tells her to go to McDonalds & a movie. Now the oldest is 14 years old & the youngest is 2. How the hell is she supposed to get to these places - fly? Plus, I've taken a 2 year old to the movies & it's not something a teenager should ever attempt!
Unbelievable that this is a published author with ,more then one book to her name. Not someone I'd EVER read willingly again.
Holly Chamberlin - 2 stars. This was well written. I just couldn't stand the male & female leads. Haven is a Beta heroine, bland, low self esteem, no back bone. Not what I look for in a good heroine. Jared is too good to be true : kind to all, handsome & a true defender of the downtrodden (did I mention he's also rich & famous?). I liked the witch familiars. They made the story.
Carly Alexander - 3 stars. This was another well written, humorous story. Annie is living it up in NYC, away from her repressive dimension where witches only have babies & become domestic goddesses. Simon is her boss who wants to send her back - pronto.
Theresa Alan - 1 star. Poorly written, dull story about an amateur witch who does dumb things. The thing I hated the most about this story is how people don't act right. For example, near the end of this disaster the female lead's sister decides to get rid of her 2 kids so she can talk to the female lead in private. She gives the oldest $20 & tells her to go to McDonalds & a movie. Now the oldest is 14 years old & the youngest is 2. How the hell is she supposed to get to these places - fly? Plus, I've taken a 2 year old to the movies & it's not something a teenager should ever attempt!
Unbelievable that this is a published author with ,more then one book to her name. Not someone I'd EVER read willingly again.
January 27, 2016
3 Cute chick-lit paranormal romances...
That about sums it up.... not great literature, but light non-mind boggling read.
"Witches' Guide to Life": Witch Ariel Watson is a painter, J.T. buys one of her paintings and her work is selling like hotcakes.... Problem is when she & J.T. get together, she is no longer able to paint!
"Trouble w/ Witchcraft": Haven Castle is not a very good witch, her spells backfire... she sends the object of her affection off the planet for a year and when he returns, he is not a happy camper, especially when he finds out it is Haven who accidentally sent him away.
"Single White Witch": Annie just isn't interested in hooking up w/ a Warlock (too much domestic work on the home front) so she is now scouting "mortal" men... After meeting too many Not-Mr.-Rights, Annie finally discovers her match.
That about sums it up.... not great literature, but light non-mind boggling read.
"Witches' Guide to Life": Witch Ariel Watson is a painter, J.T. buys one of her paintings and her work is selling like hotcakes.... Problem is when she & J.T. get together, she is no longer able to paint!
"Trouble w/ Witchcraft": Haven Castle is not a very good witch, her spells backfire... she sends the object of her affection off the planet for a year and when he returns, he is not a happy camper, especially when he finds out it is Haven who accidentally sent him away.
"Single White Witch": Annie just isn't interested in hooking up w/ a Warlock (too much domestic work on the home front) so she is now scouting "mortal" men... After meeting too many Not-Mr.-Rights, Annie finally discovers her match.
January 9, 2010
This book was okay. The story by Holly Chamberlin was a good plot, but I didn't care so much for the writing. The second story by Carly Alexander was reminiscent of Sex and the City--it was pretty cute. The third story was very heartwarming.
April 21, 2017
Each story was predictable but entertaining and funny. I got this for in between serious books or when I needed a pick me up. Last week, I had the flu. This was a wonderful sick book. I thank the writers for helping me through my misery.
August 7, 2007
This was a very cute book. Anyone who likes chic-lit will like this.
October 9, 2007
There are three stories. The first was very bad, hopefully it will get better.
Nope the rest are pretty bad.
Nope the rest are pretty bad.
October 2, 2009
I gave up on this anthology after the first 2 stories in it. Not nearly as interesting as the reviews on PaperBackSwap made it sound.
December 24, 2009
I made it through the first story. It was fun, but that's about it. I gave up a few pages into the second story.
February 9, 2011
Didn't think much of the first story and almost didn't read the rest of the book! I'm glad I continued reading! I enjoyed the 2nd story and loved the 3rd story!!
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July 31, 2011Not that great, have read better stuff. But good for a light read only.
September 17, 2011
More a 2.5, the first story was OK the other two were better.
April 3, 2012
very funny! great light reading.
July 16, 2013
Good for light reading.
March 26, 2014
its excellent
July 28, 2015
Of the 3 short stories in this book I liked the 2nd and the 3rd the most. I enjoyed the short story format, but thought the first story was rushed.
August 10, 2015
I'm giving up on this book. The first story really wasn't terrible. I just can't get into it.
February 1, 2016
the three stories were pretty much boring; and quite simple in their story and development of a story; I managed to read them in one day so that's a plus
October 28, 2016
Witches who think magic will cure anything, and the opposite happens. The middle story was my favourite. Skimmed the first and second stories.
December 30, 2013
it was ok. not the best
April 30, 2017
Each story has it's own bit of charm but it took well over half the book to get me to lile it. Mainly because I was having issue with the second story. Overall though I found myself liking it.
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