Author Ellen Dugan invites you back to Hemlock Hollow. In this first book of the spinoff series the hollow just got bigger, darker, and a whole lot sexier.Ruby Prentiss, proprietress of Bittersweet Books, is a powerful Witch. However, there is something about the copper-haired enchantress that makes her undeniably unique. Ruby’s enigmatic past has only added to her mystique, and to her bookstore’s reputation, which works out nicely because in Hemlock Hollow, the mortals, Lycans, Fae, and yes, Witches, have coexisted for over two centuries.For the past few years Ruby has tried to build a simple and peaceful life, making the effort to put her heartbreak over her former lover, Damien Dragos behind her. The tall, blonde and ripped Hunter, Valentin Lowell—annoying though he may be—might be just what she needs to shake off the past.However, the arrival of Ruby’s beloved adoptive family has sent shock waves through the hollow, and caused friction between all of the other Supes. Why? Because Vampires have not resided in the hollow for decades and, like it or not, the other residents have been put on everything is about to change.When a series of violent deaths occur, the nature of the killings causes blame to be cast squarely on Ruby’s family, and this places Ruby and Valentin on a collision course. However things are never as they appear in the hollow, and the choices Ruby must make will change the course of her life, and the history of the hollow forever.
Ellen Dugan is the award winning author of over thirty six books and the Witches Tarot. She branched out successfully into paranormal fiction in 2015 with her popular Legacy Of Magick series. Her portfolio of work also includes dozens of articles in the Llewellyn Almanacs and Calendars and 15 non-fiction books. Ellen's non-fiction titles with Llewellyn Worldwide have been translated into over twelve foreign languages. She is a psychic-clairvoyant, and has been a practicing Witch for over thirty-five years. With over 300K books sold Ellen has a global following. She currently has over twenty published novels, the eleven book Legacy Of Magick series and three other paranormal series: The Gypsy Chronicles, Daughters Of Midnight, and Hemlock Hollow. The first four books in her Legacy Of Magick series were made into audio books with Tantor Audio in 2018. Ellen was featured on the cover of Witches & Pagans Magazine. She has been interviewed in the studio on KMOV News Channel 4 in St. Louis, done numerous newspaper and radio interviews, and a two hour guest spot on the national syndicated live radio show, Coast to Coast. In 2017 Ellen was also featured in USA TODAY'S HEA column. More information on Ellen's work can be found at www.ellendugan.com on Instagram at www.instagram.com/ellendugan/ or on Facebook www.facebook.com/ellendugan
What can I say that I've not already said. Characters are what sells books to me. Are they real enough? Are they intriguing enough? How do I relate to a character? These questions and more go through my head as I read. Ellen is able to answer those questions along with providing a good story. Now to read it more slowly and really enjoy it.
It was a good read, nice story line, characters well developed, with interesting new features for vampires and witches. I would've liked more descriptions of the witchy herbs and spells but i am biased, what can i say!
Thanks Ellen. I really enjoyed revisiting the cast of characters in Hemlock Hollow and with this new story involving Ruby and her family. Really fun read.
This was a great book. I liked that it veered into darker territory and the twist with the main character was fun. I adore her for being a woman with a mind of her own, who won’t be pushed around (I’m looking at you, Valentin!).
Full of plot twists this book keeps you reading and wanting more. No spoilers, but I love what Ellen did with Ruby's story! Can't wait for the next one!
Read this in 2 days. Couldn't put it down. Ellen Dugan does not fail to deliver. Heart pounding sex, snarky protagonist, and a twist. As I always say, I wouldn't miss an Ellen Dugan book!
Another series I'm hooked on, by Ellen Dugan. There were definitely some twists I wasn't expecting. I'm looking forward to reading the next books in this series.