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Katie Bishop #7
Dirt Witch
Loyalty can hold us together… or it can blind us completely.
Decades after her “departure” from this world, Althea Noble Bouleau has returned to reclaim the throne of Blackthorn Grove. But she’s not the same witch who left years ago, and her obsession with Emmaline could mean the end of Savannah’s most powerful coven.
As Althea’s motives start to unfold, she vanishes with Emmaline, leaving Katie and Gabriel with a cold trail to find them. But Katie also has problems closer to home to deal with, like the expansion of MagicInk and an employee suddenly showing signs that his recent bout with a vampire was more than just a bad memory.
And then there’s the warlock who just arrived in town.
The clock is ticking, and Katie is running out of time as a blanket of darkness begins to fall over the city.
Decades after her “departure” from this world, Althea Noble Bouleau has returned to reclaim the throne of Blackthorn Grove. But she’s not the same witch who left years ago, and her obsession with Emmaline could mean the end of Savannah’s most powerful coven.
As Althea’s motives start to unfold, she vanishes with Emmaline, leaving Katie and Gabriel with a cold trail to find them. But Katie also has problems closer to home to deal with, like the expansion of MagicInk and an employee suddenly showing signs that his recent bout with a vampire was more than just a bad memory.
And then there’s the warlock who just arrived in town.
The clock is ticking, and Katie is running out of time as a blanket of darkness begins to fall over the city.
286 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2021
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Luanne Bennett
28 books205 followersLuanne Bennett is an author of fantasy and the supernatural. Born in Chicago, she lives in Georgia these days where she writes full time and doesn’t miss a thing about the cubicles and conference rooms of her old life. When she isn’t writing or dreaming up new stories, she’s usually cooking or tending a herd of felines and basset hounds. Look for book three of the Katie Bishop series coming this spring!
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October 30, 2021
Katie’s is back and this is one hell of a read! We get to meet exciting new characters as they are introduced and the author intertwines a new storyline in with our existing one quite seamlessly. Exciting, fast paced and action packed once I picked this up that was it, nothing got done for the rest of the day!! I love this series, love the drama, love the action and I totally love the characters.
November 2, 2021
I just love the Katie Bishop series but "Dirt Witch" is my least favorite in the installments to date. I hate to say it but this book felt like 'filler' where the plot really doesn't progress much but the author wants to extend the length of the series.
This time Katie is basking in the glow of married life. Then she is summoned by Finn to a meeting of the coven because it seems Althea, the dead of the Blackthorne Coven has returned from the dark and wants to meet with the members. Mama and Sugar are also in attendance and Mama feels something is off. Boy, is she right!
While Althea resumes head of the coven she latches on to Emmaline and soon things go awry. Additionally, Abel is showing signs that he might be changing into a vampire. Amid all of this chaos, Katie is interviewing for new tattoo artist for her recently remodeled studio. One of the applicants she decides on, Kali, has a problem. Her ex-boyfriend is stalking her. The whole town is in a uproar because of some bad juju from Althea and everything is about to hit the fan if Katie and the gang don't find a way to stop her before it is too late.
While it felt good to be back in world of Katie Bishop, this read didn't have the personality of the previous books. It didn't have enough of Sugar's attitude or Mama's strange actions and saying. I did enjoy the new character of Kali and cannot wait to see how she is going to fit into future installments. I guess my biggest problem with this read is it felt cursory. It didn't quite adequately handle the situations with the depth other installments have provided. It would have been better if it was 50 pages or so longer. Also, I didn't like one unresolved issue and it wasn't the cliffhanger ending. No. I will not spoil the plot by revealing any more. At any rate, I hope the next book in this series will be more enjoyable!
This time Katie is basking in the glow of married life. Then she is summoned by Finn to a meeting of the coven because it seems Althea, the dead of the Blackthorne Coven has returned from the dark and wants to meet with the members. Mama and Sugar are also in attendance and Mama feels something is off. Boy, is she right!
While Althea resumes head of the coven she latches on to Emmaline and soon things go awry. Additionally, Abel is showing signs that he might be changing into a vampire. Amid all of this chaos, Katie is interviewing for new tattoo artist for her recently remodeled studio. One of the applicants she decides on, Kali, has a problem. Her ex-boyfriend is stalking her. The whole town is in a uproar because of some bad juju from Althea and everything is about to hit the fan if Katie and the gang don't find a way to stop her before it is too late.
While it felt good to be back in world of Katie Bishop, this read didn't have the personality of the previous books. It didn't have enough of Sugar's attitude or Mama's strange actions and saying. I did enjoy the new character of Kali and cannot wait to see how she is going to fit into future installments. I guess my biggest problem with this read is it felt cursory. It didn't quite adequately handle the situations with the depth other installments have provided. It would have been better if it was 50 pages or so longer. Also, I didn't like one unresolved issue and it wasn't the cliffhanger ending. No. I will not spoil the plot by revealing any more. At any rate, I hope the next book in this series will be more enjoyable!
March 4, 2024
Character Evolution
I'm enjoying this series. I appreciate stories with empowered women.
That said, I had hoped the main procrastinator, Katie Bishop, would have evolved, matured by this point.
She seems to overcompensate for her perceived shortcomings by being just plain stubborn and obstinate. A male character continuously digging in their heels to proceed in a less than wise manner would not have lasted as long.
I'm also disappointed by how often the main female characters resort to the old clichés: "feminine wiles", speaking or blurting out things before thinking, appearing a little "slower" mentally, materialistic and bravado they can't support by word or deed.
I do appreciate what it must have taken to develop the characters, story lines, and relationships, as well as presenting women in less "traditional" roles.
Don't take my pet peeves as a reason not to read, enjoy the books, series
(I thought society, as a whole, would be further advanced in our treatment of one another)
I'm likely from a different era, demographic than I believe the target audience may be.
Read, enjoy
I'm enjoying this series. I appreciate stories with empowered women.
That said, I had hoped the main procrastinator, Katie Bishop, would have evolved, matured by this point.
She seems to overcompensate for her perceived shortcomings by being just plain stubborn and obstinate. A male character continuously digging in their heels to proceed in a less than wise manner would not have lasted as long.
I'm also disappointed by how often the main female characters resort to the old clichés: "feminine wiles", speaking or blurting out things before thinking, appearing a little "slower" mentally, materialistic and bravado they can't support by word or deed.
I do appreciate what it must have taken to develop the characters, story lines, and relationships, as well as presenting women in less "traditional" roles.
Don't take my pet peeves as a reason not to read, enjoy the books, series
(I thought society, as a whole, would be further advanced in our treatment of one another)
I'm likely from a different era, demographic than I believe the target audience may be.
Read, enjoy
November 26, 2024
A little bit of Magic
Katie and her team of friends are up to their eyeballs in this caper of magic and mayhem when the first witch of Blackburn Grove comes back from the depths of darkness and decides to reign chaos in Savanna, and it’s up to Katie and her friends to save the day. But can she overthrow a very powerful witch who has come back from years of darkness and is sucking the power from the witch’s from Blackburn Grove? And who will survive this time if they don’t succeed.
Highly Recommend This Book, it’s an exciting read and fast paced read. The characters are very engaging and interesting, the story is well crafted with great storytelling.
Katie and her team of friends are up to their eyeballs in this caper of magic and mayhem when the first witch of Blackburn Grove comes back from the depths of darkness and decides to reign chaos in Savanna, and it’s up to Katie and her friends to save the day. But can she overthrow a very powerful witch who has come back from years of darkness and is sucking the power from the witch’s from Blackburn Grove? And who will survive this time if they don’t succeed.
Highly Recommend This Book, it’s an exciting read and fast paced read. The characters are very engaging and interesting, the story is well crafted with great storytelling.
March 20, 2023
Go Ems!
This one wasn’t too bad. A little crazy with how the bad guy was going about things. Katie them picked up on it a little faster, thank goodness. I love the new additions and I’m wondering if they have their own stories yet??
Same old frustrations. No getting straight to the point. Takes a while to get to anything because of all the other stuff popping up and distracting Katie. Jackson is still cool.
Kali is pretty interesting.
This one wasn’t too bad. A little crazy with how the bad guy was going about things. Katie them picked up on it a little faster, thank goodness. I love the new additions and I’m wondering if they have their own stories yet??
Same old frustrations. No getting straight to the point. Takes a while to get to anything because of all the other stuff popping up and distracting Katie. Jackson is still cool.
Kali is pretty interesting.
October 28, 2021
I received an ARC but this review is my own.
Another great book in the Katie Biship series, I struggled to stop reading until I ran out of book!
This book builds on from the last one, it has great character development and the story flows so well it's easy to get lost in it.
Katie has a lot of things going on all at once but the story never feels rushed.
It's nice to see old characters again as well as some we didn't know so we'll till now.
All in all another great boom from Luanne Bennett and can't wait for the next one.
Another great book in the Katie Biship series, I struggled to stop reading until I ran out of book!
This book builds on from the last one, it has great character development and the story flows so well it's easy to get lost in it.
Katie has a lot of things going on all at once but the story never feels rushed.
It's nice to see old characters again as well as some we didn't know so we'll till now.
All in all another great boom from Luanne Bennett and can't wait for the next one.
February 3, 2022
The old leader returns!
Things have been ticking along nicely for the gang, then all he'll breaks loose.
Althea returns, she's not herald any more, but she wants the coven back and Emmaline as her 'batter's to grow her powers so no one can stop her.
But she didn't count on our favourite Dragon, her Superman, Demigod and the older coven members.
Fan-freakin-tabulous!!
Things have been ticking along nicely for the gang, then all he'll breaks loose.
Althea returns, she's not herald any more, but she wants the coven back and Emmaline as her 'batter's to grow her powers so no one can stop her.
But she didn't count on our favourite Dragon, her Superman, Demigod and the older coven members.
Fan-freakin-tabulous!!
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February 25, 2022Awesomesauce
Great characters, fresh and engaging plot without the "same old, same old" formulaic feel so many series get after a while. At the same time, it is a comfortable world to go back to. I continue to truly enjoy Ms. Bennett's writing - really looking forward to the next installment!!
Great characters, fresh and engaging plot without the "same old, same old" formulaic feel so many series get after a while. At the same time, it is a comfortable world to go back to. I continue to truly enjoy Ms. Bennett's writing - really looking forward to the next installment!!
July 1, 2023
This book was so good, I a read it in 1 day! I don’t know how Katie deals with all the problems that come her way. An evil witch is sucking the life out of all the council members, Emmaline is missing, Abel may be becoming a vampire, and her new hire at MagicInc has a stalker X-boyfriend who is after Jackson. And Gabriel, Jesse, Thor, Mae and Angel may not be able to help much, or at all.
August 26, 2023
Always something happening in Savannah
Katie always has something going on i!.glad she got a month to enjoy her marriage before more trouble found Savannah. Abel is having unexpected problems, Although comes bavk.and disappears with Emmaline and Katie has a new employee with baggage.
Katie always has something going on i!.glad she got a month to enjoy her marriage before more trouble found Savannah. Abel is having unexpected problems, Although comes bavk.and disappears with Emmaline and Katie has a new employee with baggage.
April 3, 2022
Awesome read
I really love these books but I’m always sad when I get to the end because it’s like I’m losing a friend for a while but I know I will see them in the future. Thanks for the adventure.
I really love these books but I’m always sad when I get to the end because it’s like I’m losing a friend for a while but I know I will see them in the future. Thanks for the adventure.
August 13, 2023
Loved it!
4.5 stars. 7th outing and still going strong. Not sure why some readers didnt like this quite so much, I found it to be one of the better books in a consistently strong series. The Katie Bishop series is one of my best reads of the year.
4.5 stars. 7th outing and still going strong. Not sure why some readers didnt like this quite so much, I found it to be one of the better books in a consistently strong series. The Katie Bishop series is one of my best reads of the year.
August 17, 2023
New, interesting, and intriguing!
This series stays as good as the first book. The characters maintain their interesting personalities and powers,, with more added to the mix in each book.
This series stays as good as the first book. The characters maintain their interesting personalities and powers,, with more added to the mix in each book.
August 19, 2023
love this series
Love all the new characters coming to the book, the stories of their becomings and all the twists. I really love Jackson’s love for Katie their relationship is similar to my own!! Can’t wait to read the next book!!
Love all the new characters coming to the book, the stories of their becomings and all the twists. I really love Jackson’s love for Katie their relationship is similar to my own!! Can’t wait to read the next book!!
December 10, 2023
This time, Katie has to come to Emmaline’s rescue when the Grove’s former high priestess returns.
I have to agree that it felt like the author rushed this story - maybe she’s getting burned out on Katie Bishop?
I have to agree that it felt like the author rushed this story - maybe she’s getting burned out on Katie Bishop?
July 29, 2025
Vampires and witches
Luanne Bennett never disappoints. Katie has a new employee and a whole set of new problems, but her friends, old and new, are there to back her up in this thrilling episode of The Katie Bishop series.
Luanne Bennett never disappoints. Katie has a new employee and a whole set of new problems, but her friends, old and new, are there to back her up in this thrilling episode of The Katie Bishop series.
November 3, 2021
Amazing!
Love these adventures, full of dark danger and a colorful cast of characters that band together to defeat the evil in their town. Eagerly awaiting the next adventure!
Love these adventures, full of dark danger and a colorful cast of characters that band together to defeat the evil in their town. Eagerly awaiting the next adventure!
November 3, 2021
It was a great book.
November 6, 2021
wonderful as always!
I love this world with all it’s beautiful creatures. Luanne Bennett gives her characters life and amazing stories. I can’t wait until the next one
I love this world with all it’s beautiful creatures. Luanne Bennett gives her characters life and amazing stories. I can’t wait until the next one
November 24, 2021
Great
I have enjoyed each of 7 books of the Katie Bishop series. Start reading, you will want to read each book one after the other. Awesome read.
I have enjoyed each of 7 books of the Katie Bishop series. Start reading, you will want to read each book one after the other. Awesome read.
January 1, 2022
This a was fun installment of the Katie Bishop series.
January 10, 2022
Exciting adventures
A delight to read and a new adventure with each bpok! Love this series! Can't wait for the next one! Great read!
A delight to read and a new adventure with each bpok! Love this series! Can't wait for the next one! Great read!
February 9, 2022
Awesome
This was a great series. Hopefully it doesn’t end here. Keep all the characters alive. I need more of the Dragon
This was a great series. Hopefully it doesn’t end here. Keep all the characters alive. I need more of the Dragon
February 26, 2022
The characters are great in this series. I can't wait for the next book to come out. I highly recommend this series to everyone.
June 7, 2022
The Gang back at it
Another one bites the dust as in literally dead and gone forever. A New member with issues and problems have joined the crew. As always SUGAR IS A DELIGHT
Another one bites the dust as in literally dead and gone forever. A New member with issues and problems have joined the crew. As always SUGAR IS A DELIGHT
June 27, 2022
Another great read from Luanne Bennett! I'm glad I'm a little behind and have Daddy Darkest sitting in my TBR pile.
November 5, 2022
great read
Love this series can’t wait to see what happens in the next book. Such a great read. Looking forward to the next book
Love this series can’t wait to see what happens in the next book. Such a great read. Looking forward to the next book
April 22, 2023
Good
I am loving this series. I appreciate that the story goes on after the main relationship is cemented in marriage. Why so many authors think the story ends there I don't know.
I am loving this series. I appreciate that the story goes on after the main relationship is cemented in marriage. Why so many authors think the story ends there I don't know.
June 9, 2023
the family is growing
Nice pace to this one and an interesting twist to bring Althea into the mix.
Emmaline faces a real challenge and builds her confidence
Nice pace to this one and an interesting twist to bring Althea into the mix.
Emmaline faces a real challenge and builds her confidence
November 15, 2023
Another battle
Book seven more problems in the small town and Katie feels it's all on her to save them. A few new and old friends come into town
Book seven more problems in the small town and Katie feels it's all on her to save them. A few new and old friends come into town
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