Curses & Charm

by C.J. Pinard

Welcome to Larchwood Academy: Corrective School for Supernaturals.
Make no mistake: This is no academy. It’s a prison.

High school hadn’t worked out so well for Paige Masset, and when she breaks her third supernatural law and is sent to the Larchwood Academy, she quickly learns it’s anything but a preparatory academy. It’s barely a continuation school. Very unhappy with the two-year sentence, or as they call it, commitment, she figures she’ll try to make the best of it.

Determined to stay out of trouble and just do her time, Paige learns the temptations at the Academy are going to hold her back from toeing the line and keeping her points low so she can get a weekend pass. She tells everyone—including herself—that she just wants to get out for a free weekend, away from the stuffy Academy. But what she really wants is to find out who’s behind her beloved grandmother’s death. So, until she behaves and gets her points down low enough to get a pass, she has to contend with a smoking hot dragon shifter, an irresistible, broody vampire, and the school’s sexy warlock headmaster—who likes to enforce rules that he himself loves to break.

Curses & Charm is book 1 in the Larchwood Corrective Academy series, and is for readers 18+.

Larchwood Corrective Academy Series (must be read in order):
Curses & Charm
Magic & Monsters
Runes & Rituals

Genres: Paranormal, Romance, Vampires, Supernatural, Paranormal Romance, Shapeshifters, School

171 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 1, 2021

About the author

C.J. is a USA Today bestselling author living in Colorado but wishes she was someplace warmer. She loves the SF 49ers and has a weakness for expensive shoes. She’s the author of over 40 novels and short stories that contain both fantasy and paranormal romance with kickass heroines and strong alphas. Having recently retired from a twenty-year career in federal law enforcement, she's looking forward to the next chapter in life.

She can be found on Facebook, Instagram, and on her website, cjpinard.com.

You can also find billionaire romance under her pen, Carolyn Delaney.

Reading order:

URBAN FANTASY/ROMANCE:
Enchanted Immortals 1
Enchanted Immortals 2: The Vortex
Enchanted Immortals 3: The Vampyre
Enchanted Immortals 4: The Vixen
BSI: Bureau of Supernatural Investigation
Enchanted Immortals Box Set: 4 Books + Novella

PARANORMAL ROMANCE:
Unscathed (A paranormal romance novel with Tim O'Rourke)

Soul Rebel (Death's Kiss #1) FREE
Soul Redemption (Death's Kiss #2)
Soul Release (Death's Kiss #3)
Kovah: Soul Seeker (A Death's Kiss Novel #4)

Lotus (Daughter of Darkness) Lotus's Journey Part I FREE
Watcher (Daughter of Darkness) Lotus's Journey, Part II
Guardian (Daughter of Darkness) Lotus's Journey, Part III

The Lunar Effect (The Ayla St. John Chronicles, #1) FREE
The Lunar Curse (The Ayla St. John Chronicles, #2)
The Lunar Secret (The Ayla St. John Chronicles, #3)
The Lunar Magic (The Ayla St. John Chronicles, #4)
The Lunar Promise (The Ayla St. John Chronicles, #5)
The Lunar Light (The Ayla St. John Chronicles, #6)

Viper (Nighthawks MC #1)
Shadow (Nighthawks MC #2)
Phoenix (Nighthawks MC #3)
Venom (Nighthawks MC #4)
Face (Nighthawks MC #5)

REVERSE HAREM FANTASY:
Four Princes (Rothhaven Trilogy, #1)
Four Kings (Rothhaven Trilogy, #2)
Four Heirs (Rothhaven Trilogy, #3)

CONTEMPORARY/MILITARY ROMANCE
Duty & Desire Series:
Patriotic Duty
Tour of Duty
Boots Beneath My Bed
Playing the Field

Imperfect Heroes Series:
Antihero
Above Protection
Beneath Broken
Beyond Love

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Reviews

[Sandy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Curses& Charms

Holy shiznet!!! What a gr8 story. It ends in a cliffhanger, but I kinda figured that. I'm looking forward to reading the next book. I recommend this read. 5 Thumbs up

[April Vivas · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book has it all!!! Magic, every paranormal creature you can think of, bad girls, even badder boys, drama and hotness!!! Love all the characters especially the foul mouthed, snarky lead...Paige. Another captivating, new twist on paranormal from one of my favorite authors. Be prepared to stay up half the night reading this one. Absolutely will not want to put it down!!!

[Heather Carver · Rating 5 out of 5]

You ever read a book and want more? Well this will definitely be one of those books. I didn’t want it to end. I need to know what’s going to happen next. Why can’t this book be the whole trilogy in one? Lol

I really like all the characters in this book! Paige, Jory, Brecken, Astrid, Griggs, Jaxon.
They all bring their own entertainment to this story!!!

I have so many questions about what happens next to these characters. I cannot wait for book 2 to release so I can get some answers!! Amazing story CJ Pinard!!!

[Francesca Angels of bloggers · Rating 5 out of 5]

Omg I couldn't get enough. The main character Paige is a hoot ...

I couldn't stop laughing.... and damn it I want more...this is the book where if your gonna read you don't want to stop and just want to get lost and live in this world

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[Summer · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book has issues.
First, nothing actually happens; no plot, no conflict, no climax, meaning no resolution or growth. It's about a girl who attends remedial school with some hot guys, argues with a mean chick, and wants to bang the headmaster (well, and the hot guys obvi)

Which leads me to issue #2. Intercourse with a teacher/headmaster. It's one thing for the student to have wayward fantasies, it's another for those desires to be reciprocated and acted upon.

And, without revealing too much, how the hell did Paige qualify to end up at this place? Two characters reveal the crimes that landed them at the Academy included manslaughter. Paige made a chick think she had food poisoning. Not seeing how those two very different crimes can have the same consequences ...

Lastly, several scenes could have been written better (see my highlights), which lead to the characters and world being under developed. That may just be my personal preferences, but I don't like it when a book talks at me. I have a good imagination, let me use it.

[Darcy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic Story!!!!!!

This is my first book by C.J. Pinard and I throughly enjoyed the story. It has a lot of moments that just had me laughing so hard. We meet Paige and let me tell you she is sassy and has a mouth on her that she really has trouble keeping closed. But, the stuff that comes out is hilarious at times. We meet Jory and Breckon and these two are definitely very sure of themselves and go after what they want. Then there is the roommate Astrid. I love her as a side character. She has her fantastic moments that blend perfectly with Paige. Finally we have the headmaster Griggs. He is a definite mystery. I really hope we learn more about him in the next book. The story is well written and developed. It does end in a cliffhanger and has me excited for the next book.

[Adele Robbetze · Rating 4 out of 5]

Corrective academy

This is the first book in the Larchwood Corrective Academy series.

Paige is a headstrong young witch.

She is sent to Larchwood Corrective Academy for getting her third strike when she breaks the paranormal rules.

While there she makes great friends with her room mate. But also makes enemies with a red-haired succubus.

Though the school is co-ed no students may have intimate relations with other students.

This does not stop Paige and she has feelings for two students a dragon shifter and a vampire.

It was a super quick read, that a really enjoyed.

Cant wait to read the rest of the books!.

[Chantelle · Rating 3 out of 5]

So this book is most definitely page turner. Finished the book in 1 day. The magic, the badass women, and then even hotter guys, it leaves you wanting more. But has the worse ending ever “to be continued”. Clearly, this is an introductory book and spends time when character development but plot line is pretty flat. I got to the end of the book wondering “so what was the book about?” To be honest, I have no idea. But I guess, that’s what the second book is for.

[JJ · Rating 2 out of 5]

I wasn't really a fan of this book. While the main character and her best friends were very well written and had clear, distinct personalities it seemed very little else going for it. I have read many books with academies just like this who do it better but it picked up a bit at the end of the book plotwise so I will read the next book out of curiosity.

[Isa · Rating 2 out of 5]

I don’t understand why so many rh books are set in high school. This whole series could had everyone slightly more mature and older. Instead, the dialogue reads very juvenile. The jumps between chapters also was odd and erratic and the book ended super quickly and randomly. Despite this, I’ll try the second book and hope it’s better.

[Felicia Seay · Rating 3 out of 5]

A Good Start

This book is a good start to a story, and abruptly ends without an actual ending or even a good cliffhanger. I feel like I was gipped after reading this book. I admit that the characters are all very interesting, but as a book this story is lacking. Hopefully the continuing books in this series don't follow suit.

[Heather Freeman · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun and quick read. Paige is sent to “reform school” after her third magical infraction. There’s some really good banter, mostly on the lines of the not swearing rule. And then there’s the no sexual contact rule. So no making out behind the bleachers. Can’t wait to figure why Jory & Breckon need a third. Cuz it’s obvious it’s gonna be Mr. Griggs

[April · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good read

This was a good read, honestly only because I liked the characters. Paige is freaking hilarious but there was no action, suspense, or anything to tell what this series is really going to be about. It was just their backstories, a little bit of heat, and mean girls.

[Sherri Morris · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very enjoyable great reading

I really enjoyed this book and loved the characters and how they came together. I can't wait to see what will happen next for them and see how things work for them.

[Libby Fowler · Rating 3 out of 5]

Unsure

I started reading this book but it felt like I had missed some of the book as it didn't feel like the beginning, the story is okay. Like the characters, probably won't read the next.

[Katie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Entertaining

Great taste of the story. Characters are interesting. I don't really know if there's a bigger underlying plot, but I'm interested enough to read the next book to find out.

[Jenny · Rating 5 out of 5]

book 1

Well I wasn’t following C.J Pinard and well now I am 😜

What can I say, what an absolute little treat this start to a fun, exciting and quirky series. The FMC is just so much fun, has a fab sense of humour and has the best attitude for not giving a fudge

Highly recommend

[Sam VanSantvoord · Rating 2 out of 5]

Pretty decent mindless read it hooked me but I think because it's just a mash of Zodiac Academy and Bonds That Tie.

Time jumps all over over the place and unfortunately make zero sense.

The boys (I refuse to say men because 2 of em sure as shit ain't men) are sooooo bland.

[miss jayne horton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good book

The idea of supernatural school for delinquents is a good idea.
The main female character is very funny with balls.
Love the story and cant wait to find out what happens next.

[Tina · Rating 3 out of 5]

I would have given this 4 stars but it didn't feel like a complete book. I'm okay with cliff hangers, but usually something gets resolved.. idk.
I will read book 2 though

[Queen B · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.75

[Frances Phillips · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was captivating. More comprehensive review coming. 😉

[Elise · Rating 2 out of 5]

Meh. Nothing really happens and based on the dialog/ actions of the characters you'd never guys these were adults in not sure what the point of the story was but it was ok

[Rachel · Rating 4 out of 5]

I’m not sure what I expected when I read this but I was expecting THAT 😂. It was very witty, spicy, and entertaining. Few typos that need to be addressed though

[Judith · Rating 2 out of 5]

I feel like some brain cells have died from reading this - but am I reading the series …why yes I am 😂

[Melo · Rating 4 out of 5]

Easy read

I didn't think I'd enjoy reading this but I actually found myself laughing out loud. From what I've read its not a serious book but it managed to pull me in and kept me engaged.

An easy 4 stars purely for the entertainment value.

[KayCeeReads · Rating 3 out of 5]

A rather simplistic book. I almost quit in chapter 1 because I found the writing strange. But it either got better or I adjusted. Not much happens but I was still interested.

[SmutForTwo · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book takes place at an academy that's essentially a prison/rehab for young adults in the magical world. 18-20 year olds who get three strikes get sent there as a way to control them after breaking the law but also to give them a fresh start. They take classes, they earn their high school diploma if they don't have it already, and get basic education on their magic, other species, and creatures in this world, Paige really does not want to be here. She doesn't think what she did warrants it and she is fights within the bounds of the system as much as she possibly can. She starts getting very flirty with a couple of the guys, a dragon shifter named Jory, a vampire named Breckon, and the headmaster who is a warlock. This book is just a primer because it ends on a cliffhanger!

[Cheryl addie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome 👍 riveting read