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Shifters Bewitched #3
Panther Curse
My name is Kendall, and I’m living three lives.
The first is as a legacy, a card-carrying member of an elite group of witches whose families have attended Primrose Academy for generations. The legacies pretty much rule the school, and we have fun doing it.
The second is with a scrappy gang of lesser witches, trying to prevent evil from infiltrating the school. They’re anything but legacies, but Bella, Cori and Anya are amazing women, and they’re starting to feel like the supportive friends I always secretly wished for.
My third life happens late at night, when I sneak out of the castle to meet my boyfriend in the woods. He’s got dreamy eyes, copper hair, and an endless capacity to listen to my problems.
But it’s getting harder and harder to keep up my three separate lives. And things are already getting out of hand by the time I realize I’ve inadvertently ruined everything.
Before I know it, I’m caught in a trap. Now I have nothing to rely on but my wits, and the friends I betrayed, to save me from a fate worse than death.
And then I meet Jared.
The beautiful, shattered shifter has been imprisoned for years. His body is scarred and his heart is broken, but he’s willing to weave it all back together all for me.
He tells me I’m his mate, and I believe him. Together, we can both learn to be whole again.
But it’s going to take a miracle to get us back to our friends.
The first is as a legacy, a card-carrying member of an elite group of witches whose families have attended Primrose Academy for generations. The legacies pretty much rule the school, and we have fun doing it.
The second is with a scrappy gang of lesser witches, trying to prevent evil from infiltrating the school. They’re anything but legacies, but Bella, Cori and Anya are amazing women, and they’re starting to feel like the supportive friends I always secretly wished for.
My third life happens late at night, when I sneak out of the castle to meet my boyfriend in the woods. He’s got dreamy eyes, copper hair, and an endless capacity to listen to my problems.
But it’s getting harder and harder to keep up my three separate lives. And things are already getting out of hand by the time I realize I’ve inadvertently ruined everything.
Before I know it, I’m caught in a trap. Now I have nothing to rely on but my wits, and the friends I betrayed, to save me from a fate worse than death.
And then I meet Jared.
The beautiful, shattered shifter has been imprisoned for years. His body is scarred and his heart is broken, but he’s willing to weave it all back together all for me.
He tells me I’m his mate, and I believe him. Together, we can both learn to be whole again.
But it’s going to take a miracle to get us back to our friends.
234 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 1, 2021
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August 29, 2021
This is the third book in the Shifters Bewitched series. Kendall is a legacy witch, her family has been attending Primrose Academy for generations. Kendall and the other legacies look down at the all the other witches who are not legacy. The legacies believe they are better than the other witches and they rule Primrose Academy. They like making fun of other witches and calling the witches who have been chosen breeders. Kendall also likes a group of witches who are not legacy and have stuck together to fight the evil attempting to attack the academy. Kendall sneaks off in the evenings to meet her boyfriend in the woods. He is a great listener and has been there for her when she needed a real friend. Kendall has been having dreams about a panther, she believe the panther is her guardian mate but he never came to the Choosing Ceremony to claim her. She has been waiting two years. When she tells her boyfriend what she can about her dream he invites her to go camping with him. She is waiting for him in the woods when she is kidnapped. She is placed in a cell and beside her cell is a man who makes her heart pound like no other. The man is a guardian panther shifter that was kidnapped two years ago and he is also her mate. The men who took her and Jared has been torturing Jared for two years by draining his blood along with his magic. Kendall and Jared escape but later find out it was all planned so Kendall could bring back Jared's panther who has been missing since they started draining his blood and magic. They want to use Jared to bring back the Raven King and Kendall will do anything in her power to keep Jared safe and alive. When the battle comes the ultimate sacrifice is needed to balance the scales. Will Kendall be strong enough to make that sacrifice to save her friends as well as her mate? I love this book and the series. Tasha Black has done it again, her characters are strong confident women who rock. The story is amazing and a must read.
June 28, 2021
Wowser! Once again I was blown away from the start! “Panther’s Curse” is the 3rd fan-freaking-tastic book from the amazing “Shifters Bewitched” world! ... With a merging of magic & shifters coming together, these fresh new storylines will have you spellbound just like me! ... Well-defined and relatable characters, some old and some new, along with the H/h’s chemistry, Jared & Kendall, is off the charts! Attention to detail is so great, it almost feels like a video playing in your mind. ... Add in this new thrilling story and a touch of suspense, and it kept me glued to my seat not wanting to put it down! ... Even tho I volunteered to read this before release day, it was without any outside influences, plus I usually buy her kindle books whenever I can. So I honestly do recommend this to adult fans of fiction & I can’t wait for more upcoming books from this author, but of course I will :D
July 11, 2024
Panther Curse #3 07/10/2024
Kindall dream about him most nights but never really see his face just that he’s a panther. When she thought he was coming to her he didn’t. But it feels like things are falling apart. She has learned her magic has other out come beside just controlling water she now knows she can affect blood and that’s scary. So she seeks the guy she is seeing in town and she reveals her dream. And plans to meet him the next night. That when two guys kidnaps her. She can’t use her magic because they put some magical infused collar on her. That’s where she meets Jared he is in the cell next to her and he can’t change either because he has a cooler to. But soon they escape but it all a ruse because the bad guys need his and hers magic for their bad plan. So enjoy another good read and see what happens and if it works!!
Kindall dream about him most nights but never really see his face just that he’s a panther. When she thought he was coming to her he didn’t. But it feels like things are falling apart. She has learned her magic has other out come beside just controlling water she now knows she can affect blood and that’s scary. So she seeks the guy she is seeing in town and she reveals her dream. And plans to meet him the next night. That when two guys kidnaps her. She can’t use her magic because they put some magical infused collar on her. That’s where she meets Jared he is in the cell next to her and he can’t change either because he has a cooler to. But soon they escape but it all a ruse because the bad guys need his and hers magic for their bad plan. So enjoy another good read and see what happens and if it works!!
June 29, 2021
Kendall & Jason
She'd felt lost. The other group of students she'd hung around with before no longer felt the same. The newbies she was now grouped with were okay but she didn't really feel accepted in either group. Something consistent is the dreams she has of a guardian who should have been hers. Two of the students were claimed by the shifter guardians of the school library with all the important books. Were her dreams true or just wishes?
Secrets revealed would spoil the story for fans there are surprises, bad guys revealed, and adventures to come. Don't miss this one with great characters old and new as well as a shifter story and a teaser for the next in the series that will tempt you for more.
She'd felt lost. The other group of students she'd hung around with before no longer felt the same. The newbies she was now grouped with were okay but she didn't really feel accepted in either group. Something consistent is the dreams she has of a guardian who should have been hers. Two of the students were claimed by the shifter guardians of the school library with all the important books. Were her dreams true or just wishes?
Secrets revealed would spoil the story for fans there are surprises, bad guys revealed, and adventures to come. Don't miss this one with great characters old and new as well as a shifter story and a teaser for the next in the series that will tempt you for more.
July 1, 2021
Intense story with some edgy and powerful magical discoveries. Kendall may be a novice and a little naïve but the mate bond is superior and her missing link. Jared is perfect for her, her wounded hero and the most important thing to him is her, patiently waiting and preparing despite his circumstances. The heat is on and so is the battle to survive the evil launched at the academy. Very engaging, kept me captivated and coaching them, as if I know anything about when and how to use supernatural powers, but the characters are very likeable and full of heart making it easy for me to get caught up in their emotion. Riveting twists, can't wait to read what's coming next. I received a free copy of this book and voluntarily chose to read and leave a review.
July 1, 2021
Tasha Black delivers another strong, captivating tale of the Shifters Bewitched series. Wow!! It is a standalone book but is so much better when read in the series as many characters and a few plots encountered in books 1 & 2 (sacrifices, past deeds good or bad) liven up this book. Humor, warm, family, romance (definitely), page turning with unexpected twists and turns. Bravo!! Yes, I stayed up way too late for finishing this book but so well worth it. I am looking forward to the fourth book (it promises to be even better).
I received a free copy of this book via BookFunnel and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via BookFunnel and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 26, 2021
I thought that this was another enjoyable entry in this enticing series. The story was easy to get get caught up in and I really liked Kendall and Jared. The storyline offers a entertaining blend of drama, emotion, twists, action, suspense, tension, heat and heart. The feels and swoon are ample and make this a book that I was very happy to spend my reading time on. Of my own accord, I am posting an objective review.
June 29, 2021
This series just keeps getting better and better. This book was the best so far. Kendall was dreaming of her mate and also trying to gain the trust of her friends after being so mean before. Jared was trapped and couldn't get to his mate. These two together were so perfect. They way they connected right from the beginning. The trust in each other, their love was so powerful. I loved this book. I can't wait for the next in this series.
August 2, 2021
Intense. Kendall has always been the mean girl in school being a legacy. Jared has been lost for two years. Kendall finds herself at odds with everything. Jared has had dreams that he didn’t know if they were real. Fate finds a way to overcome anything in its path and brings the two together. It’s a wild ride for these two. Through ups and downs, Kendall finds true friendships and love. Jared finds himself and what he has been seeking sort of.
June 30, 2021
I enjoyed reading this book, the interaction and chemistry between the characters of Kendall and Jared is wonderful. This book, has a good storyline, it is entertaining, and filled with action, adventure, and intrigue. I can't wait for more from this author. I received this book as a FREE ARC copy to read and I voluntarily leave this review.
June 30, 2021
This is the third book in the Shifters Bewitched series and Jared & Kendall’s story. I found myself hooked from the first page, I couldn’t put it down. The really loved both, Jared & Kendall, they had such great connection and chemistry. A wonderful read with a great storyline, and filled with drama, action, intrigue, and steamy chemistry.
August 9, 2021
3.5. Increasingly liking this series more and more. Like Kendall a lot more. Like Jared a lot more. Liked that they actually got to know one another and worked together, even more than Coti and Reed. But that extra wow, omph, ooh, spellbinding memorizing element still missing, maybe has to do with how short they are or lack in world building and magic setting.
July 1, 2021
I truly enjoy this book with great humor, emotions, twist, and action. Let's not leave out the chemistry. The chemistry was so steamy cold water was room temperature less than 60 seconds.
Looking to entertain with wonderful suspense and drama, this is the book to read.
Looking to entertain with wonderful suspense and drama, this is the book to read.
July 4, 2021
She worried over her dreams but some xs life is better than dreams. But when she's betrayed she does everything in her power 2 right the wrong she's done in her past and help any way she can even if it hurts her.
September 11, 2021
Panthers curse
This is the best book in the series so far. Omg these two wonderful characters were exciting and heartwarming. I’m sure Tasha has more in store for them…. I can’t wait to read the last one….. loved it
This is the best book in the series so far. Omg these two wonderful characters were exciting and heartwarming. I’m sure Tasha has more in store for them…. I can’t wait to read the last one….. loved it
June 1, 2025
Formidable Continuation of Series
The narrative continues with Kendall and Jared's storyline, effectively advancing both the plot and the world-building surrounding the witches and guardians. I eagerly anticipate the next installment. I highly recommend the series.
The narrative continues with Kendall and Jared's storyline, effectively advancing both the plot and the world-building surrounding the witches and guardians. I eagerly anticipate the next installment. I highly recommend the series.
January 19, 2026
Curses & Prices
He feels cursed to never find his mate again. Her price for her magic is one she tries to stave off because she dreams of her Protector Guardian that has abandoned her. Has he really or did he ever exist? Read and find out!
He feels cursed to never find his mate again. Her price for her magic is one she tries to stave off because she dreams of her Protector Guardian that has abandoned her. Has he really or did he ever exist? Read and find out!
July 1, 2021
Loved it!
I couldn't put it down! Stayed up way too late reading! It just drew me in and wouldn't let go.
I couldn't put it down! Stayed up way too late reading! It just drew me in and wouldn't let go.
July 3, 2021
This paranormal romance is absolutely fantastic! Love, love, love! There's lots of suspense, adventure and steamy/sweet shifter romance..
July 10, 2021
Ah a redemption arc, how wonderful! <3 Loved getting to know Kendall better and finally getting to meet Jared. And definitely intrigued for the next story!
March 27, 2024
Astounding. This book was truly riveting. Deviousness, plots and twists takes you on a wild journey.
October 9, 2022
This 3rd installment of the fabulous Shifters Bewitched series features Kendall, the legacy witch who can’t quite commit to which life she wants to live. Is she a legacy witch? Friends with the new witch and the accident-prone witch, mated to Guardians? Or the girl she pretends to be for her townie boyfriend?
Or someone else she’s never even considered?
Because Kendall has dreamed of a Guardian of her own for a very long time. But he never came to claim her, so she assumed that it was either a fantasy or her Guardian mate didn’t find her up to snuff. Neither of which makes her feel too good about the incessant dreams that she craves as much as she wishes they would disappear. Only…not everything is as it seems in Kendall’s life, even to her.
When she’s betrayed, she finds herself at the mercy of the Order, and imprisoned with a shifter who claims he’s her mate. And when it becomes clear that the order has not only been using Jared to fuel their stolen magic, but plan to use him to bring back the Raven King, she knows that they have to escape. Or she’ll lose the mate she’s spent years missing before she ever really has the chance to have him.
But escape isn’t so easy as she hoped it might be, and the order pursues them more fiercely than she anticipated. Escapade doesn’t make them safe, and Kendall and her new mate have to fight to keep their freedom, as well as each other. Not to mention, should the order succeed at both recapturing them and summoning the Raven King, their entire world could unravel at the seams.
Though Kendall’s story takes place beyond the safety of Primrose Academy, it’s every bit as addictive as Bella learning about the world of witches and shifters, and Cori discovering her true power as well as her mate. I’m so looking forward to Raven Song, Anya’s story! And I’d be perfectly happy to continue reading more in this world, should Tasha ever decide to write more stories with the Primrose witches and their Shifter Guardian mates. Shifters. Bewitched is possibly my favorite series of Tasha’s, though I absolutely adore her alien romances as well as her other shifter romances as well!
Or someone else she’s never even considered?
Because Kendall has dreamed of a Guardian of her own for a very long time. But he never came to claim her, so she assumed that it was either a fantasy or her Guardian mate didn’t find her up to snuff. Neither of which makes her feel too good about the incessant dreams that she craves as much as she wishes they would disappear. Only…not everything is as it seems in Kendall’s life, even to her.
When she’s betrayed, she finds herself at the mercy of the Order, and imprisoned with a shifter who claims he’s her mate. And when it becomes clear that the order has not only been using Jared to fuel their stolen magic, but plan to use him to bring back the Raven King, she knows that they have to escape. Or she’ll lose the mate she’s spent years missing before she ever really has the chance to have him.
But escape isn’t so easy as she hoped it might be, and the order pursues them more fiercely than she anticipated. Escapade doesn’t make them safe, and Kendall and her new mate have to fight to keep their freedom, as well as each other. Not to mention, should the order succeed at both recapturing them and summoning the Raven King, their entire world could unravel at the seams.
Though Kendall’s story takes place beyond the safety of Primrose Academy, it’s every bit as addictive as Bella learning about the world of witches and shifters, and Cori discovering her true power as well as her mate. I’m so looking forward to Raven Song, Anya’s story! And I’d be perfectly happy to continue reading more in this world, should Tasha ever decide to write more stories with the Primrose witches and their Shifter Guardian mates. Shifters. Bewitched is possibly my favorite series of Tasha’s, though I absolutely adore her alien romances as well as her other shifter romances as well!
August 19, 2022
I love it! I am kind of short of time, so I can't go deep. It is great how the witches & protectors pull together. The put their magic & thoughts together to help save the missing brother, Jared. He is a panther shifter. He'd been missing for about 2 years. Kendall has been dreaming of him for a long time. The order kidnaps her to put her in a cell next to his. They manage to escape, while they are running, Kendall sends a distress signal to her friends. They get caught, but the witches & their mates find them when the order try to sacrifice Jared's blood to open the veil. They summon the Raven King & ask for his power. He gives it to one of them to show them they are not capable to handle it. It kills him. Kendall sees Jared dying. She uses all her power to save him & wake his panther once more. Now that he is alive, she is done. She no longer has power at all. The Raven King disappears. They go back to the castle to regroup for now. Kendall tells Jared she has no more magic so he will have to find a new mate. He rejects the idea, he will keep her. They haven't told the Headmistress yet, without her magic, she will probably be kicked out. it's a great story! I love it.
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