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An Oracle Bay Novel #2
First Hand Knowledge
Mystic Green doesn’t have time for romance…
…especially with the man who’s been a thorn in her side since high school.
What happens when a magic goat and a mysterious cloaked stranger butt heads in Oracle Bay?
Misty Greene, born and raised in Oracle Bay, is content to oversee her Main Street real estate holdings, run the annual Autumn Bazaar, and spend time with the close-knit group of oracles that deliver uncannily accurate fortunes and craft practically perfect puns.
She doesn’t know – and certainly no longer cares – why Joseph McEwen, the affable and attractive kid she knew in high school, turned into the town crank when he took over his family’s goat farm. Burdened with the weight of family secrets, Joseph struggles to maintain his life in Oracle Bay and the grumpy façade that keeps people from asking too many questions.
When he backs out of his obligations at the Autumn Bazaar, she’s finally had enough. Misty confronts the cantankerous farmer, and the tension between them comes to a head with a passionate kiss.
Will they be able to overcome a decade of bad blood compounded by mutual distrust to find a chance at love? Or will dark secrets, a mysterious stranger, and some missing goats be enough to keep Misty and Joseph apart?
You’ll love this paranormal psychic romance, because a supernatural mystery sprinkled with gods, goats, fallen angels, and a cantankerous farmer is a fantastic weekend escape.
First Hand Knowledge is book 2 in the Psychics of Oracle Bay paranormal cozy mystery romance series by USA Today Bestselling Author Amy Cissell.
…especially with the man who’s been a thorn in her side since high school.
What happens when a magic goat and a mysterious cloaked stranger butt heads in Oracle Bay?
Misty Greene, born and raised in Oracle Bay, is content to oversee her Main Street real estate holdings, run the annual Autumn Bazaar, and spend time with the close-knit group of oracles that deliver uncannily accurate fortunes and craft practically perfect puns.
She doesn’t know – and certainly no longer cares – why Joseph McEwen, the affable and attractive kid she knew in high school, turned into the town crank when he took over his family’s goat farm. Burdened with the weight of family secrets, Joseph struggles to maintain his life in Oracle Bay and the grumpy façade that keeps people from asking too many questions.
When he backs out of his obligations at the Autumn Bazaar, she’s finally had enough. Misty confronts the cantankerous farmer, and the tension between them comes to a head with a passionate kiss.
Will they be able to overcome a decade of bad blood compounded by mutual distrust to find a chance at love? Or will dark secrets, a mysterious stranger, and some missing goats be enough to keep Misty and Joseph apart?
You’ll love this paranormal psychic romance, because a supernatural mystery sprinkled with gods, goats, fallen angels, and a cantankerous farmer is a fantastic weekend escape.
First Hand Knowledge is book 2 in the Psychics of Oracle Bay paranormal cozy mystery romance series by USA Today Bestselling Author Amy Cissell.
286 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 20, 2018
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About the author
Amy Cissell
40 books142 followersAmy Cissell is a USA Today Bestselling Author of urban fantasy and paranormal romance novels. She lives in Portland, OR with her husband, her haunted house-obsessed daughter, their two cats, and the murder of crows she's conspiring to turn into her vengeful army.
When she's not working or writing, she's sleeping because that's all she has time to do! There are few things Amy loves more than a well-timed pun, a good book, a glass of wine, and making calf eyes at Portugal when she thinks no one’s looking.
Although she reads anything and everything, her first love has always been fantasy. Eleven-year-old Amy discovered fantasy when she 'borrowed' her father's copy of The Hobbit and an enduring love affair (mostly with dragons) was born.
When she's not working or writing, she's sleeping because that's all she has time to do! There are few things Amy loves more than a well-timed pun, a good book, a glass of wine, and making calf eyes at Portugal when she thinks no one’s looking.
Although she reads anything and everything, her first love has always been fantasy. Eleven-year-old Amy discovered fantasy when she 'borrowed' her father's copy of The Hobbit and an enduring love affair (mostly with dragons) was born.
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April 2, 2024
This book is just absolutely amazing. I love how this book was in Misty’s point of view. I love all of the characters so far in the series. I would definitely say that Billie aka uni (which was such a crazy turn of events), is definitely one of my favorite characters. If you are looking for a magical, funny, adventurous book, I would definitely recommend reading this series. This is my favorite book of the series so far. I cannot wait to read book 3!
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May 27, 2020
4.5 Stars
This is the second book in the Oracle Bay series by Amy Cissell.
After reading book one, I found book two a bit harder to get into. For one thing, we didn’t start from where the last book left off. We retraced our steps at the beginning of this story to back before Sandy even came to town and we were introduced to Joseph the goat farmer and his relationship with Misty. This was a bit of a mind bender for me since I was ready to move forward from the last book and not jump backward.
In a way, I almost wish this book and the previous book would have been put together to keep the continuity of the timeline. They kept mentioning some big event in book one but I couldn’t grasp onto that since I had nothing to base these fears on.
Overall, it was a good story. Love all the gods and magical stuff littered all throughout the book. Definitely liked book one so much better. The love story was just my jam. This one didn’t speak to me as much, not sure why.
If you love a good contemporary romance, cozy mystery, definitely check this one out.
This is the second book in the Oracle Bay series by Amy Cissell.
After reading book one, I found book two a bit harder to get into. For one thing, we didn’t start from where the last book left off. We retraced our steps at the beginning of this story to back before Sandy even came to town and we were introduced to Joseph the goat farmer and his relationship with Misty. This was a bit of a mind bender for me since I was ready to move forward from the last book and not jump backward.
In a way, I almost wish this book and the previous book would have been put together to keep the continuity of the timeline. They kept mentioning some big event in book one but I couldn’t grasp onto that since I had nothing to base these fears on.
Overall, it was a good story. Love all the gods and magical stuff littered all throughout the book. Definitely liked book one so much better. The love story was just my jam. This one didn’t speak to me as much, not sure why.
If you love a good contemporary romance, cozy mystery, definitely check this one out.
November 27, 2018
The first thing I noticed was that I was immediately drawn into this book. I have read the first one, and it took me a little to get into it. However, this one was instantaneous. My attention was kept throughout the whole thing. I loved the first one, but this one was even better. Next, I loved the way the author skillfully merged this book with the first one; the first part of this book ran concurrently with the first one. I couldn’t even tell as it was seamless. Although, I must admit, the way this second book was written, the book itself did feel like two books. I can’t really say much more than that as I don’t want to spoil it, but this wasn’t a bad thing, just interesting. Great plot, writing, and characters made a great read! I love this series, and I can’t wait to read the next one. If you love cozy paranormals, I highly recommend this book!
January 5, 2019
First Hand Knowledge is the second book in the Oracle Bay series by Amy Cissell take the quirkiness of the first one and builds on it. This book grabbed me from the start and took me on a wild ride through Oracle Bay and the seemingly normal people in the coastal town. I loved how she seamlessly connected the events of the first book with the concurrent timeline of this book. It was interesting to see the events from a different point of view than the first book. This was a fun quick read and I can't wait for the rest of the books in this series.
September 5, 2021
Really good
This starts off as Misty's POV of the first book, but then continues the mystery that was introduced at the end of the first book. I really liked seeing her POV as she knew a lot more than Sandy to start with. I also loved Joseph and his goats. It was fun learning more about the characters in this town and I loved the mystery. It was a really fun book.
This starts off as Misty's POV of the first book, but then continues the mystery that was introduced at the end of the first book. I really liked seeing her POV as she knew a lot more than Sandy to start with. I also loved Joseph and his goats. It was fun learning more about the characters in this town and I loved the mystery. It was a really fun book.
November 30, 2018
I love the convention that this sequel actually starts with some concurrent plot to the first book in the series. It was pleasing to see the previously read action from another point of view. Misty was incredibly supportive of Sandy considering all she was going through herself!
December 2, 2018
Amazing. Amy did it again. Oracle Bay appears to be a normal sleepy town with a few extra mind readers... but what goes on there is anything but normal. I loved this second installment and cannot wait for the third.
February 11, 2019
Good series
This is a good series but with this book there was so much encounters from the first book that were word for word that I had to skip through a lot of it or I would have given it 5 stars.
This is a good series but with this book there was so much encounters from the first book that were word for word that I had to skip through a lot of it or I would have given it 5 stars.
December 23, 2021
The Story Grows and Grips You
A pleasant romance, psychics up in arms and a mad goddess. A storm is brewing and action builds. The town is in danger. A enjoyable book. Look forward to book 3.
A pleasant romance, psychics up in arms and a mad goddess. A storm is brewing and action builds. The town is in danger. A enjoyable book. Look forward to book 3.
July 19, 2023
The first half of the book takes place at the same time as the first book in the series, but is told from a different character's perspective and focuses on different things. The second half introduces new material and advances the timeline somewhat.
December 16, 2018
Great sequel! I'm excited for the next installment in the series.
February 14, 2021
I enjoyed reading through Misty, and I like that we got to learn a bit of her backstory in this book, however, my favorite part of all was learning about the Gods and magic.
July 14, 2021
Paranormal cosy mystery
This book was even better than the first, my only complaint is I don't enjoy the harming of innocent animals.
This book was even better than the first, my only complaint is I don't enjoy the harming of innocent animals.
August 30, 2021
Cute, light, romantic urban fantasy.
November 28, 2021
A really amazing tale
The plot was a real monster and along with a great group of characters made this very hard to stop reading
The plot was a real monster and along with a great group of characters made this very hard to stop reading
November 8, 2023
Rehash of book 1 told from a different perspective… nah. Coming war, blood and gore from non-human beings? Pass. Not my favored reading material.
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