The Magic Number

Witchbound #3

by Natalie Gibson

Camilla Lovejoy, healer for the powerful witch coven the Daughters of Women, has always wanted a child. The only problem is her special healing abilities won’t allow her to conceive. Nanae, a powerful male Nephilim who can help her overcome this, is her only hope.

They turn to friend and sometimes lover, Izzy. He’s always loved Camilla but he’s always felt something was missing. Now with Nanae in the mix he may have found the perfect solution. As the trio embark on a passionate affair exploring submissive and dominant dark desires, sparks begin to fly.

Meanwhile, the Paion Fellowship, their power-hungry enemy responsible for torturing and murdering the members of the coven, is out for blood—Nanae’s Nephilim blood, and they won’t stop until they get what they want.

As the battles mount between the two rival organizations, Camilla’s dream of a child hangs in the balance, and the trio will have to risk everything to fight off the blood thieves to make it a reality.

Graphic, gritty, bloodthirsty, steamy, and uniquely original, the Witchbound saga is unlike any other horror/paranormal romance series you’ve ever read and is recommended for mature readers.

198 pages, Hardcover

First published December 8, 2020

About the author

I have always loved reading. In middle and high school, I could be found with my nose in a book between classes while others were flirting and primping. In a small way, I hated to turn 16 because it meant I could drive to school and didn't have the extra hour in the morning to read a few extra chapters. I love paperbacks. Hardbacks, not so much. They are heavy and cumbersome and come with dust jackets, which I loath. I adore my Kindle. I love the ease of buying books and the secrecy I can enjoy them in. No more bright pink or swarthy man-laden covers being seen and judged by cashiers for this gal!


I quit reading for fun in college; there was just too much to do. It was a hard time after graduation–in a new city with no friends and a first husband who didn't like me very much. One day I went into a used bookstore and tripped over a display of the Dark Series by Christine Feehan. I bought each one as they came out. Because of that, if I had to pick a favorite genre it would be paranormal romance. I do read tons of other stuff. I like action and adventure, and choose paranormal, fantasy or sci-fi over everything else. If a book only has romance without all the running and chasing and fighting of vamps or dragons or cyborgs, then I'll probably pass.


I am now married to a kind, artistic, highly intelligent man, who looks like a nerdy biker. He rocks the sideburns and forearm tattoo better than anyone I've ever seen. Eric's paperback collection is one of the main reasons I married him. He had a massive amount lining the walls of his bedroom (how sexy is that!) and I knew I had to have them–and him–as my own. Our wedding was aboard the Carnival Cruise Ship, the Ecstasy, and we were the only attendees save our officiant, the Justice of the Peace. It was just for us and it was perfect. I would advise more people to forget about what everyone else wants for their special day and to spend the money on a glorious honeymoon that just happens to start with a civil ceremony. It's what we did and we have no regrets. Eric is the reason I have time, and the inspiration, to write.


We have a genius daughter, Gwendolyn Ygraine, who takes the space and energy of four and may take over the world one day. Our family is further rounded out by our animals: three cats (Virgil, Trailmix and Mauvra), a Chihuahua/Terrier mix named Hitchens and several fish. I love to play card and board games and I am a sore loser– the worst. I was born and raised in East Texas and I have lived as far from home as Austin, Texas where I earned a BFA from UT in Acting with a History Minor.

I am the kind of writer who always has several works in progress and Wretched Blood, book two of the Carrier Trilogy, is almost complete. I also have upcoming releases for both my Mount Haven Quickie and Sinnis series. And, a standalone more horror than romance vampire novel is in the works. You can also visit my website for more Sinnis short stories. I am very excited about all of this and so thrilled that I get to write what I love and that I have people who want to read it. Thank you so much for your support."

Author Natalie Gibson writes what she likes to read. No matter what genre, her stories are filled with action and adventure that will keep you turning the page, haunting images that stick with you, and endings that keep you coming back for more. Her blend of paranormal and urban fantasy, whether it be contemporary or historical, provides for an entertaining read.

If you enjoy your romance on the steamy side and heavy on the paranormal, then try the books of Sinnis. If you like your erotica short, to the point, mildly romantic, and touching on a variety of kink, you will enjoy the Mount Haven Quickies. If you're looking for something darker with mind-bending thrills, then check out the Carrier Trilogy.

Reviews

[Moony (Captain Mischief) MeowPoff · Rating 1 out of 5]

I got this eARC from Netgalley in exhange for a honest review
Not for me. I did not enjoy the MFM and it kind of got ruined because of it. I did not know it was a MFM kind of book, and would possibly not have requested it then. Camilla seemed interesting for about 5% of the book, then it kind of fell. Israel and the other characters felt like they just hung around. I didn`t feel like we got any information about them or got to know them very well.

[Educator · Rating 4 out of 5]

NetGalley ARC Educator 550974

Paranormal romance with celestial tones. This is a part of a series but can be read as a standalone. In this story, loves comes as the result of wanting a child between factions of the fight where the impossible might become possible. Steamy parts with hints of bdsm.

[Annarella · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the first book I read by this author and won't surely be the last as I liked it.
Good storytelling and character development, it's engrossing and entertaining.
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine