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Big Magic
A new twist on the magical red shoes and two lovers worlds apart. He’s The Uncrowned King of Right-Thinking Witches and Warlocks. She’s the great-great-granddaughter of a witch killer and has never imagined genus-magicus practitioners walk among us. Her black cat, red-sequined stilettos, and last name give The Uncrowned King all the clues he needs to recognize trouble with a capital B for big. When Thea Gale brings Toto, her seriously injured black cat to the king's cat hospital, she’s wearing the red slippers. He’s wearing hip-hugging black jeans and an attitude she finds sexily arrogant. Admittedly he’s smokin’ hot, but saving Toto raises his sexiness to magical. When he admits why he’s obsessed with her shoes, Thea reacts by denying their undeniable attraction. Not yet aware of her own powers, she refuses his plea for help to prevent war between genus-magicus folk and common humans. He has teetered into melodrama in Thea’s eyes. Helping misfits, as Great-great-grandmother Dorothy proved, upsets orderly life. Thea craves normalcy—right up until his kiss leaves her sure she's bewitched.
344 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 26, 2018
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Barbara Plum
8 books9 followersWhat could be more uncomfortable than a hair shirt? Or a corset? Or a kilt?
How about a medieval suit of armor?
As a lover of all loose clothing, Barbara Plum, grew up in Southern Missouri reading fairy tales and stories of King Arthur. She didn't have a clue what medieval armor weighed. Or if it was shiny. Or if it rusted.
She took the idea of a modern guy parading in armor to the absurd and imagined him on a boat--although you couldn't pay her to sail. She drew the cynical, burned-out heroine from years of working in Silicon Valley.
Visit her website and sign up for her romance newsletter: https://barbaraplumauthor.com.
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How about a medieval suit of armor?
As a lover of all loose clothing, Barbara Plum, grew up in Southern Missouri reading fairy tales and stories of King Arthur. She didn't have a clue what medieval armor weighed. Or if it was shiny. Or if it rusted.
She took the idea of a modern guy parading in armor to the absurd and imagined him on a boat--although you couldn't pay her to sail. She drew the cynical, burned-out heroine from years of working in Silicon Valley.
Visit her website and sign up for her romance newsletter: https://barbaraplumauthor.com.
Visit her website and sign up for news from the dark side: http://abplum.com.
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September 12, 2018
Big Magic #1 - Having read the Misfits series by Ms. Plum, I was curious about Big Magic. Even though I really dislike The Wizard of Oz, this story has strong ties to a witch and Dorothy. I had fun reading this quirky, entertaining story about witches and warlocks and the list goes on. The dialog between the characters was funny and quick, as well as the mental thoughts and mental dialog.
The relationship between Mother the Witch and Thea is hilarious. Of course, there's plenty of sexual tension between Thea and Magnus the Warlock as they try to solve a mystery about the sicko harming black cats, fatally without medical help. There's plenty of secrets to keep the reader interested in this well written story. It's nice to read a book where men are warlocks and women are witches, instead of that PC garbage. There's a great overview of the story, which I appreciate knowing what a story is about. While no cliffhangers, book two is set up in the last chapter. 4*
The Early Years #1 - My first book by this author and it's a kick. Michael makes Brooke Shield's and Bettye Davis' look like normal, bible study children. The story is well written but with some vulgar language and deviant sex scenes. The story moves at a fast pace and the reader is intrigued with what unfolds. I wouldn't want to read more books like this, but I will finish the five books of this series. Interesting prologue. Minor editing needed. 4*
The Lost Days #2 - The pain and gain and loss that come from the actions performed in The Early Years come to head in this book. Michael for all his intelligence is still a little boy that didn't cover all the bases in his plans. His mother wasn't at her best, either. The story is well written and intriguing. The characters continue to grow and the plot twists with surprises not expected. Interesting prologue. Minor editing needed. 4*
The In-Between Years #3 - Another interesting and intriguing story. The characters are steady growing and still with interesting dialog. The plot manages to keep the reader interested until the last page. Interesting prologue. Minor editing needed. 4*
The Reckless Year #4 - The intrigue and interest still abounds in this story. The reader has to wonder about Michael's love interest, but it's not his IQ that's running the show here. The characters continue to develop; their dialog is realistic; and the plot while not the best of the books, is keeps the reader involved in the story. Interesting prologue. Editing needed. 4*
The relationship between Mother the Witch and Thea is hilarious. Of course, there's plenty of sexual tension between Thea and Magnus the Warlock as they try to solve a mystery about the sicko harming black cats, fatally without medical help. There's plenty of secrets to keep the reader interested in this well written story. It's nice to read a book where men are warlocks and women are witches, instead of that PC garbage. There's a great overview of the story, which I appreciate knowing what a story is about. While no cliffhangers, book two is set up in the last chapter. 4*
The Early Years #1 - My first book by this author and it's a kick. Michael makes Brooke Shield's and Bettye Davis' look like normal, bible study children. The story is well written but with some vulgar language and deviant sex scenes. The story moves at a fast pace and the reader is intrigued with what unfolds. I wouldn't want to read more books like this, but I will finish the five books of this series. Interesting prologue. Minor editing needed. 4*
The Lost Days #2 - The pain and gain and loss that come from the actions performed in The Early Years come to head in this book. Michael for all his intelligence is still a little boy that didn't cover all the bases in his plans. His mother wasn't at her best, either. The story is well written and intriguing. The characters continue to grow and the plot twists with surprises not expected. Interesting prologue. Minor editing needed. 4*
The In-Between Years #3 - Another interesting and intriguing story. The characters are steady growing and still with interesting dialog. The plot manages to keep the reader interested until the last page. Interesting prologue. Minor editing needed. 4*
The Reckless Year #4 - The intrigue and interest still abounds in this story. The reader has to wonder about Michael's love interest, but it's not his IQ that's running the show here. The characters continue to develop; their dialog is realistic; and the plot while not the best of the books, is keeps the reader involved in the story. Interesting prologue. Editing needed. 4*
September 22, 2018
BIG MAGIC is the first book in the Weird Magic trilogy. They will need to be read in the order of release.
Fate works in mysterious ways. One evening my boyfriend told me he had a surprise for me on the TV. There was a special on about how one of the pairs of shoes worn by Judy Garland during the filming of The Wizard of Oz had been stolen from her hometown museum thirteen years ago, but had been recently found. Then next day, Barbara Plum gifted me with this book. I took that as a sign and moved it to the top of my TBR pile. I’m glad I did.
I enjoyed the quirky characters and snappy banter. The storyline is entertaining with plenty of sexual tension and human/witch tension. There is also a mystery plot involving black cat familiars that kept me engaged until the very end.
I’m looking forward to continuing the series. I would recommend it to anyone who likes witches, romance, and sexy veterinarians.
Note: While I received this book as a gifted copy, my opinions are my own and are given freely.
Title: BIG MAGIC
Series: Weird Magic #1
Category /Genre: Paranormal Romance
Recommended for: 18+ due to sexual content
Grammar/editing: C – average writing, needs proofreading
Received from: Barbara Plum (as a gifted copy)
Fate works in mysterious ways. One evening my boyfriend told me he had a surprise for me on the TV. There was a special on about how one of the pairs of shoes worn by Judy Garland during the filming of The Wizard of Oz had been stolen from her hometown museum thirteen years ago, but had been recently found. Then next day, Barbara Plum gifted me with this book. I took that as a sign and moved it to the top of my TBR pile. I’m glad I did.
I enjoyed the quirky characters and snappy banter. The storyline is entertaining with plenty of sexual tension and human/witch tension. There is also a mystery plot involving black cat familiars that kept me engaged until the very end.
I’m looking forward to continuing the series. I would recommend it to anyone who likes witches, romance, and sexy veterinarians.
Note: While I received this book as a gifted copy, my opinions are my own and are given freely.
Title: BIG MAGIC
Series: Weird Magic #1
Category /Genre: Paranormal Romance
Recommended for: 18+ due to sexual content
Grammar/editing: C – average writing, needs proofreading
Received from: Barbara Plum (as a gifted copy)
October 15, 2018
I’m disappointed
I received an early copy (I am voluntarily leaving a review) and I didn’t know at the time that this is a trilogy. But okay, I can work with that. What I couldn’t stomach: the tone was just too sarcastic. The things that happened were just TOO too too weird. And I do mean weiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiird. I didn’t like Thea AT ALL. The only redeeming quality she had was that she loves cats. Too snarky, too sarcastic, too nasty even, that I thought she wasn’t real. No one in real life is only negative, but in this book Thea was, meaning I couldn’t relate AT ALL. And that’s a BIg thing for me. And I didn’t understand anything, especially at the beginning. To be fair, Thea herself didn’t understand either, so I wasn’t supposed to understand, but I didn’t like that. You know, I really really like a bit of crazy in my books. I do! But the too-weird-weirdness combined with the not understanding combined with me not liking Thea: it’s a no for me.
Example of what I found intolerable (censored quote, when she had just met Magnus, well, I say met but it wasn’t a normal meeting): “Let me be his s** slave.” Pardon?!
I received an early copy (I am voluntarily leaving a review) and I didn’t know at the time that this is a trilogy. But okay, I can work with that. What I couldn’t stomach: the tone was just too sarcastic. The things that happened were just TOO too too weird. And I do mean weiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiird. I didn’t like Thea AT ALL. The only redeeming quality she had was that she loves cats. Too snarky, too sarcastic, too nasty even, that I thought she wasn’t real. No one in real life is only negative, but in this book Thea was, meaning I couldn’t relate AT ALL. And that’s a BIg thing for me. And I didn’t understand anything, especially at the beginning. To be fair, Thea herself didn’t understand either, so I wasn’t supposed to understand, but I didn’t like that. You know, I really really like a bit of crazy in my books. I do! But the too-weird-weirdness combined with the not understanding combined with me not liking Thea: it’s a no for me.
Example of what I found intolerable (censored quote, when she had just met Magnus, well, I say met but it wasn’t a normal meeting): “Let me be his s** slave.” Pardon?!
September 27, 2018
The return of the red shoes.
Took a bit of time to understand what was going on as really no explanation was forthcoming. However once it clicked it began to make more sense, although some questions were never answered.
She had received a pair of shoes on every birthday from her father, even after his death. The latest pair made her feel terrific and that's why she wore them on her date. A disastrous date that ended with her finding one of her cats injured. What happens when she finally finds a vet to take him to? Why are cats being injured? Why is the vet so mysterious? What happens when she clicks her heels? Magic, succession, jealously and love are woven into a read that you takes some getting into but should make a good series. Good characters but a bit more explanation about them would have been good.
Took a bit of time to understand what was going on as really no explanation was forthcoming. However once it clicked it began to make more sense, although some questions were never answered.
She had received a pair of shoes on every birthday from her father, even after his death. The latest pair made her feel terrific and that's why she wore them on her date. A disastrous date that ended with her finding one of her cats injured. What happens when she finally finds a vet to take him to? Why are cats being injured? Why is the vet so mysterious? What happens when she clicks her heels? Magic, succession, jealously and love are woven into a read that you takes some getting into but should make a good series. Good characters but a bit more explanation about them would have been good.
December 3, 2018
Hey people this was a funny book, I was like ok she has magic, but not sure on how or why,I think this is coming in the next book, I know a warlock can be rather full on going by the books I've read. This was a bit off and on and dragged. I prefer to go rip and bust into a story, I've really had a deluded life, as I had no clues on the red shoes, let alone the levitating, So I guess this was a really different way to look at the wizard off Oz, I enjoyed it after getting my head on the level it needed.I'll look out for the next as there must be a follow on,
September 3, 2018
Big Magic
Great read , really enjoyed it and it is recommended to a gone who .likes magic as I do. Hope next book is as good
Great read , really enjoyed it and it is recommended to a gone who .likes magic as I do. Hope next book is as good
November 16, 2018
Worth reading
If you love the wizard of oz then you will absolutely love this. I could not out it down. It goes by so fast
If you love the wizard of oz then you will absolutely love this. I could not out it down. It goes by so fast
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