Bewitched

Fated #1

by Kelly Moran

Kaida Galloway has dreamed about him all her life. Her mysterious stranger, a man who’s not real, yet knows everything about her—including the weird anomalies she’s dealt with since a teenager like her ability to manipulate water. When a letter arrives from a birth mother she’s never met, she jumps at the chance to get answers. Heading to Six Fates Island, she discovers she has two sisters who’ve, apparently, been waiting for her. They seem to think she’s a key to unlocking a centuries-old curse. Oh, and that she’s a witch. As if that wasn’t crazy enough, the man of her dreams is, in fact, flesh and blood. And their chemistry is creating some serious magic.


Destiny waits for no one...


Brady Meath’s childhood was steeped in island lore. One of his ancestors killed a Galloway during a witch trial, and for three-hundred years, the two households have been at odds. Legend states when three-by-three from each family are born, the spell that has riddled both lines with the inability to find and keep love can be broken—if they can join forces in performing fated tasks. Brady and his brothers never believed the myth. Until he comes face-to-face with the very woman who’s haunted him in sleep. And her powers. Now they’re in a race against the clock and fighting a brotherhood of hunters to fulfill their part or future generations are doomed. The first task belongs to Brady and Kaida, but Fate can only take them so far. Can love do the rest?

Genres: Fantasy, Paranormal, Romance, Fiction, Witches, Paranormal Romance

307 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 5, 2019

About the author

Kelly Moran is an international bestselling author of enchanting ever-afters. She gets her ideas from everyone and everything around her and there's always a book playing out in her head. No one who knows her bats an eyelash when she talks to herself.

She is a RITA® Finalist, RONE Award-Winner, Catherine Award-Winner, Reader's Choice Finalist, Holt Medallion Finalist, Book Excellence Award Finalist, Amor Book Award-Winner, and landed on the "Must Read" & "10 Best Reads" lists in USA Today's Lifestyle section. She is a former Romance Writers of America® member, where she was an Award of Excellence Finalist. Her books have foreign translation rights in Germany (where she is a Spiegel Bestseller), France, the Czech Republic, Romania, Russia, and the Netherlands. She also writes horror as Kelly Covic. In 2024, she founded her own publishing company for fiction called Rowan Prose Publishing.

Her interests include: scary movies, all kinds of art, driving others insane, and sleeping when she can. She is a closet coffee junkie and chocoholic. Tell no one. She's originally from Wisconsin, but she resides in South Carolina with her three sons, their wily dog, a bearded dragon, and their sassy cats. She loves hearing from her readers.

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Reviews

[MK · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderful beginning to a new series. Ms. Moran put me underneath a spell reading this book.
The characters are fabulous and amazing. Grabbed me from the start. My heart was pounding throughout. Heartwarming and spellbound. You will be to when reading this book. When Kaida Galloway is lead back home to Six Fates Island to find out she has two sisters, and so much more. It’s too much to handle. What becomes of her dream will become more. Oh so much more. You will see.

Brady has seen a ghost. It can’t be the same girl who’s in his dream. Yet there she is, and she’s with Mara Galloway. What does it all mean he has no clue, but he will find out.

When Kaida and Brady finally meet there both dumbfounded that it’s not in there dreams. One touch transpires into something neither can explain. That goes for her sisters, and his brothers. It’s been a long curse between the families. But the sisters extend an olive branch to stop the curse once and for all.

See what happens. Loved it. Highly recommend this book.

[Rosemary K · Rating 5 out of 5]

In 1718 Celeste Galloway was put to death by Minister Meath. He was fanatical in his hatred of witches. Her curse is still in place. Today the Galloways and the Meaths must work together to remove it. The power of three must prevail. It starts when Kaida Galloway comes to Six Fates Island to meet the sisters she never knew existed. Then she sees Brady. They’ve known each for years in their dreams. What happens next is a story filled with romance and magic. I couldn’t put down Bewitched. I loved the characters. I wanted to know more about them. The interaction between the Meath brothers and the Galloway sisters kept me reading. Their dialogue was smart and snarky. Their back and forth made me smile. The magic of the island created the perfect setting. I especially loved the connection between Brady and Kaida. He was so caring that I fell for him. The ending blew me away. I couldn’t believe what happened. I’m so excited knowing there are more stories to come. Kelly Moran has exceeded expectation with this book. I’m looking forward to the next book in the Fated series.

[Michalle · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you love paranormal stories that have witches, family curses, mystery and romance, this book is definitely for you. The story immersed me into this world and made me care about these characters. I even teared up a time or two. This book was mainly about Brady and Kaida. Both of their families had been cursed by her ancestor. I enjoyed reading their story immensely and can’t wait for the next book to see what happens.

I received an ARC of this book and voluntarily reviewed it.

[Christine Matinale · Rating 5 out of 5]

This story has it all! Witches, magick, curses, mystery, intrigue and a love story!
I was caught from the first page to the last. Three brothers and three sisters are charged with doing three tasks to break the curse! This book is about Brady and Kaida’s task! Kelly Moran has written a fabulous story that you can’t put down!

[Debbie Kolins · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book has witches, magic, curses, mystery and a love story! Celeste Galloway was put to death by Minister Meath. He had a hatred of witches. Celeste's curse that she cast is still in place. Kaida Galloway was sent away to protect her but, her sisters knew everything about her. Kaida kept having a dream about Brady Meath since she was little and Brady was having the same thing happen to him about Kaida. Kaida is given a letter from her birth mother telling her she had 2 sisters. Kaida takes a leave from her job and travels to Six Fates Island to meet the sisters she never knew existed. A meeting is set up with the Galloway girls and the Meath boys and that is when Kaida sees Brady and they both have known each other for years in their dreams. The connection between Kaida and Brady is awesome!! Then one day Kaida is taken and it turned out to be Minister Meath who took her and he threatened to kill her. What happens regarding the curses, Minister Meath, the Galloway sisters and the Meath brothers?? To find out you really need to read this book and trust me you will love this book!! I loved this book and can't wait for the next book. Totally awesome job on this book Kelly Moran.

[Nicola · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love this first in a new series of three linked stories from Kelly Moran. To break the curse, life must change for all of the characters involved, but can they figure out what must be done in time? Three sisters and three brothers need to move past their shared history to solve the riddle. The characters are great and the story interesting - love the twist at the end! The first part of this story is completed within the book (no cliffhanger) I can't wait for the next one to be published to find out what is going to happen next.

[JoAnne · Rating 5 out of 5]

A paranormal tale about two families and how their ancestors caused their families' lives/destinies to be controlled by a witches curse. An intense and emotional tale of destiny and magic full of twists and turns with romance, mystery, drama, misunderstandings, and friendships. Book 1 is Kaida's and Brady's story - a story you won't want to miss reading and will find to be a definite page turner. Highly recommend

[J Lundsten · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is filled with mystery, magic, steam and family. A centuries old curse leads Kaida and Brady to join forces, even though their families hate each other.

I'm a Massachusetts girl so I really loved the back story of Celeaste and the curse. Kaida and Brady had an amazing chemistry and I was rooting for them right from the beginning. I am anxious for the next book in this series!!!

[Pat Harrell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fabulous

What a great read. Kelly can write any genre and make it great. I love the characters and the flow of the story. Kelly can make a town and it's people come alive. I knew Kelly could write a ghost story like no other and now she is taking on Witches with the same style. Love everything she writes.

[Chele · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent

An exciting and emotional edge of your seat story!
Magick, betrayal, revenge , love and hope all wind there way through this first book in the series.
I want more .
5 stars and a recommendation to everyone !!!

[Pat · Rating 5 out of 5]

A modern day story of spells, witches and family. Ms. Moran’s descriptions of places, people and things make the story even more fascinating!
There is a beautiful romance, starting with dreams. First in a series, can’t wait for the next! Full review on http://www.tbqsbookpalace.com on 3/22.

[Dianne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not only did the mysterious letter she received give Kaida a chance to find the answers to her past, her life and her birth family, it would plunge her deep into a paranormal world and into the arms of a man she has dreamed of all her life. She will also find herself a key part of a centuries old curse and one of the last hopes to end it, but first she must survive and learn to become part of a real family.

Brady has long lived on Six Fates Island, long been steeped in the island lore, but he never expected to find the woman he has dreamed of or to become part of the very lore he has studied for so long.

BEWITCHED by Kelly Moran is strong on suspense, holds powerful passions and will bring three sisters together, forcing them to learn to let go of the past and build a future that depends on them. Can Kaida rise to the occasion or will she be too overwhelmed to realize that her fate is indelibly woven into the fabric of the past, the present and the future?

Kelly Moran has created a strong foundation for this new series, building suspense and romance equally as she paves the way for the next book’s adventures!

I received a complimentary copy from Kelly Moran!

Series: Fated - Book 1
Publisher: Smashwords; 1 edition (March 5, 2019)
Publication Date: March 5, 2019
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Print Length: 260 pages
Available from: Amazon | Barnes & Noble
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[Tracey Parker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow! I loved this book and cannot wait for the others. This book sucked me in from the beginning. The history between the Galloways and the Meaths is what brings us to our story today. I really enjoyed Kaida and Bradys characters. Their connection was so fun to read. This was a great start to a new series. Absolutely loved it!

[Meagon · Rating 5 out of 5]

I had a very hard time putting this book down!! I love the paranormal elements but I love the family connections and history even more!! I am anxiously awaiting the second book in the series!!

[Ellen · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a very good story and a good start to a new series with a unique premise. I really enjoyed the characters and can't wait for the rest of the series.

[Nicole · Rating 5 out of 5]

This kicks off a new series by Kelly Moran. I'm already so in love with this series. I'm a huge fan of charmed and this feeds that love of witches. The whole premise of the series is so intriguing. Something else that I really loved is you can feel the emotions rolling off the characters be it the good buys or the bad guys. This book was a hard one to put down because I got so invested in the Galloways and Meaths. The history of the families and the curse has me hooked. Then you have Kaida and Brady which is a whole new thing to love about the book. They have history and you can feel their connection. They also have great chemistry. There were moments this book had me on the edge of my seat. I can't wait for the next book in the series. I can tell I'm going to be eagerly awaiting it maybe even a little impatiently.

[Mackenzie Crowne · Rating 5 out of 5]

In this first installment of her “Fated” series, Kelly Moran combines her genius in the “small town” romance genre with a steamy, kick-in-the-gut paranormal twist. 5 stars, baby!

[BleuBelle · Rating 2 out of 5]

I couldn't connect with the characters. The story was very predictable. And I don't like it when "couples" are formed because of "destiny". 3 sisters coupled with triplets. Hero and Heroine knew each other all their lives and got together in the span of a few days. It was anti-climatic.

Perhaps I just don't like reading about witches. Who knows?

[Saly · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars
I liked this. It reminded me of the old witch shows I used to watch. Curses, and secrets and prophecies and hunters, and family reunited. H/h have a prior connection since childhood with shared dreams so their connection works.

[Shakera · Rating 5 out of 5]

People tend to hate what they fear. People tend to fear the unknown. In Six Fates Island, the witch hunt begins, and I don’t think anyone actually expected to find a real witch. Celeste Galloway and Finn Meath made the mistake of falling in love, and creating a beautiful child. Unfortunately, Finn’s father, Minister Gregory Meath, is a fear monger and has named Celeste a witch. If only he had left things alone! Deciding to burn Celeste at the cross, she used her dying words to leave a curse that will take 300 years to begin to break. Three tasks must be completed to break the curse… not impossible, right?

Present day: Kaida Galloway has been dreaming about a boy almost every day since she was 8-years-old. They practically grew up together. No one understands her as he does, but she doesn’t know if he’s real or if she conjured him up from her imagination. Interestingly enough, Brady Meath has been dreaming of Kaida as well since he was young. Imagine how surprised he was when he sees her right outside his office window! Dreams do come true, but they come with a catch. Together, Kaida and Brady must complete their task to help break the curse… but losing their hearts to each other, that’s a different story!

I wasn’t sure what to expect with this story, but I’m in absolute love with this story! I can’t wait for the rest of the series. The three Galloway sisters, Ceara, Fiona, and Kaida are great characters. The Meath Triplets, Tristian, Riley, and Brady are fantastic. There’s mystery, humor, suspense, and love! I’m eagerly anticipating the next book of the series… but I’m also impatient! I’m looking forward to the next installment!

[Merissa (Archaeolibrarian) · Rating 5 out of 5]

BEWITCHED is the first book in the Fated series, and we start off with the youngest sister who knows nothing about who she is. Kaida is searching for her family. She has always known she was adopted, and her search has landed her on Six Fates Island. There she finds a great (many times over) aunt, and two sisters. Oh, and she finds out she has magical abilities too!

Brady has shared dreams with Kaida for years, but neither of them thought the other was real. Brady is the opposite side of the coin to Kaida, he has no magical abilities and is from a family of witch hunters.

These two fit like perfect jigsaw pieces. So very different, and so right for each other. I loved how their story was written, with no unnecessary fighting or squabbles. Instead, the focus remained on them trying to succeed at opening their box.

The relationships between all six of our main characters was brilliant--they built up slowly, and definitely leave you wanting to know more.

An easy-to-read style of writing that is full of action and attitudes! There were no editing or grammatical errors that I noticed, and the pacing was smooth with no plot-holes.

Absolutely recommended by me, and bring on book 2!

[Shelly Wygant · Rating 5 out of 5]

Be prepared to be pulled into the magical world of the Galloway witches. Destiny of three men and three women. Ms. Moran weaves a tale that makes you feel like you are right in the middle of the story.

Kaida has lived her whole life know knowing her true destiny but has always felt something was missing. She see a mystery man in her dreams. Brady has had dream of the mystery women since he was young. What happens when they come face to face?

If you love paranormal you need to add this book to your list. It is full of magic, mystery, trials, doom, revenge, romance, and a past full of sorrow. As you turn each page you learn more of the past and the future. Can the Kaida and Brady set in motion the removal of a curse from the past? I can't wait for the next book.

[Beth Maeder · Rating 4 out of 5]

A solid first book in the series. While you may have read the concept of 3x3 before with respect to witches, the author brings some of her own flavor to the story. I adore numerous other books by this author and am excited to see what else she can do with two of my favorite things: Irish culture and witches.

[Tisha Vogt · Rating 5 out of 5]

When You Find That Perfect Book

I have found a new favorite series in this book. The Fated series , starts with Bewitched and I cannot wait till the next release! If you love Charmed and are ready for some adult reading along the same genre, THIS is exactly right for you!

[Melissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a perfect witchy book for the fall season! I absolutely fell in love with the six characters and their story is so gripping! Brady was so swoonworthy and his protectiveness over Kaida had me melting. 🫠 I am really excited and need to get the next book in the series to see what happens next!

[itsyourfriendlyneighbourhoodreadergianna · Rating 4 out of 5]

I went into this book completely blind not knowing what to expect, and boy, was I not disappointed. I fell in love with the main characters and their love for each other and their families. The plot was absolutely gripping, and not once did I know what was going to happen next. It's a fast-paced love story, and if if brady was real, i would go feral for him.His love for Kayda was unreal, and the protectiveness??? It was so intense, and I'm here for it. Also, his brothers were so funny and definitely improved the dynamic of the characters and made me want to carry on reading it just to get glimpses of their personality

I am a very big fantasy fanatic, so I hold this genre of books to a very high standard, and this book was no exception it was incredibly well written. Safe to say it had me 'BEWITCHED'---- please get the joke lol. Anyway I 100% recommend you read it because it is so worth it. I NEED TO READ THE NEXT BOOK ASAP.

[CoffeeTimeRomance andMore · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh my goodness Ms. Moran is an amazing writer. I was under her spell from the first word to the last. There is no way I could turn my back on the story until I read every word. Kaida and Brady are a wonderful couple and their romance is heart meltingly beautiful. I cannot say enough about a story line full of angst, power, and magic. I highly recommend paranormal and romantics at heart give the Galloways and the Meath clans a read; I promise everyone will want to read the next book just to see what the task is and which brother and sister is next.
Delane
Reviewer for Coffee Time Romance & More
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[Pauline Frost · Rating 5 out of 5]

A book full of witches, curses and a mystery still going on. A curse that the Galloway's and the Meath's have to work together to remove it. Loved all the characters and the flow of this story.

[Ju · Rating 4 out of 5]

4⭐️
She keeps seeing him in her dreams. But they can't exchange their names. Is it because he is just her imagination? And how is she able to control water? As she goes in search of her biological parents to get the answers for her questions, a big secret awaits her. Three centuries old curse, two biological sisters and her mystery man and his two brothers! Soon she realizes this is just a begining.

Tropes:
• Paranormal
• Witches | Witch Hunting
• Forced Proximity

Not a fan of witches but this book definitely got me. Apart from the curse, I really loved the banter between the sisters and the brothers. I do wish that this book could have explored little more on how the FMC was able to pull MMC into her dreams.But I still enjoyed this book. It was kinda funny and it was also very comforting to read in winter.
Rooting for Riley & Fiona and Tristan & Ceara❤️

[Donna · Rating 4 out of 5]

I recieved a copy from Booktasters in exchange for an honest review.

The prologue alone! Holy smokes! I was at the edge of my seat, eyes glued to my screen, reading and just devouring the pages. That was one heck of a way to start this series.

After the amazing prologue, it got better and better. I can't say I have read anything like this, this storyline was unique.

I don't want to give anything away, go into this as blind as I did. You won't regret it!

I'm going to need the rest of this series please! I have a new OTP to ship now :D