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Mystic Valley #3

That Old Black Magic

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The job was supposed to be easy. Lifting a magic charm from the house of a reclusive wizard in the middle of a swamp is a breeze for Max, a shapeshifter who has made his reputation by putting an end to dark wizards and the evil magic they use.

Getting locked into a closet with an infamous thief wasn't part of the gameplan, but Max has always improvised well...especially when a hot woman is involved. The one thing Max didn't plan for was the possibility that Polly would beat him at his own game.

That Old Black Magic is a free Mystic Valley story, offered unedited and as-is. It contains strong language, graphic sex, and a battle of the sexes involving handcuffs.

37 pages, ebook

First published January 1, 2008

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Moira Rogers

83 books909 followers
How do you make a Moira Rogers? Take a former forensic science and nursing student obsessed with paranormal romance and add a computer programmer with a passion for gritty urban fantasy. Toss in a dash of whimsy and a lot of caffeine, and enjoy with a side of chocolate by the light of the full moon.

By day, Bree and Donna are mild-mannered ladies who reside in the Deep South. At night, when their husbands and children are asleep, they combine forces to unleash the product of their fevered imaginations upon the page.

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587 reviews23 followers
June 11, 2020
That Old Black Magic was a quick, cat-and-mouse with an erotic twist. I am a little disappointed it was as short as it was, because this had the potential to be a longer and even more fun story with a proper ending. But given what it was, it was still a fun and playful glimpse into Max and Polly's world. I can only imagine the further shenanigans these two could get into.
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186 reviews
October 24, 2011
ok though tis was A LOT shorter than the first i actually like it even more! the sex was hotter and even more animalistic even though only one participant was actually shifter. i loved how dominant and non-submissive polly was. she wasn't intimidated and she easily rolled with the punches, actually more than that, she punched right back with just as much and sometimes more force ;) max was crazy hot and his delicious horny alpha-male attitude was just what i needed to top off this super hot read!!!

PS i would really love to hear a little more about this couple, maybe have quickie on their adventures in malaysia? just thought i'd say my piece lol :)

i read this book totally free here at Goodreads.com
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Author 11 books128 followers
September 13, 2012
Oh my word, Polly and Max were fun. I actually kind of wish this book was longer so that I could experience all the shenanigans between the two of them. That said, this was still a fun romp (in the closet and in the bed) and Max thinking with his cock and getting into trouble just makes me laugh.

That Old Black Magic was a free download I found on Moira Rogers' website on September 8th, 2012 for the Why Buy the Cow? reading challenge.
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816 reviews1 follower
June 6, 2021
Short read - 20 pages. Lots crammed into those 20 pages, makes me want to continue reading.
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249 reviews34 followers
September 17, 2011
I was looking for Paranormal Romance Free Reads online and ended up finding Moira Rogers Free Reads I picked title and cover I liked, which ended up being That Old Black Magic.

Alright, first, I feel I should blush reviewing this because it was seriously hot!

Max's character is interesting from the very beginning, he's bit rough being a shape-shifter, a wolf. But he's got a nice analytical way of approaching things, all business - until he meets Polly Cassidy who makes him forget about business and give into that part of him that's driven by basic needs... and this is where it gets hot.

The chemistry between Max and Polly is charming and then turns to steaming hot in six seconds flat, and doesn't stop. The play of cat and mouse continues and it is makes-me-giggle kinda good.

This is the first full out erotica I've read, and I don't have anything bad to say about it!

Now what good I have to say about it is that I love Moira Rogers' writing and have to get my hands on some of her Paranormal Romance!
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911 reviews36 followers
October 29, 2009
This is a short erotica story about a thief named Polly who is also a witch, and a Werewolf named Max.
Max is sent on a job to track a magical charm, and meets Polly while breaking into a wizards house. When the wizard returns home early Polly and Max are forced to hide in a utility closet. Polly casts a spell to hide them and shield them from the wizard. While Polly and Max are hiding in the closet things turn rather intimate and very fast, ending with Polly handcuffed to the sink. It will take more then handcuffs to stop Polly and pay backs a real B*@#^!

This story ended far to soon for me, I was dying to read what would happen to Polly after Max caught up to her again in Malaysia ;op
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58 reviews9 followers
January 21, 2011
That Old Black Magic is a short story that doesn’t feel like a short story. In many ways, it doesn’t have a clear cut beginning or ending. Instead, it feels like a passage cut from the middle of a much longer story, like a snapshot in time that captures the essence of the main characters and their stories, but comes nowhere near offering the complete picture. That Old Black Magic jumps straight into the action, as though the reader is already familiar with the characters. It then ends, leaving these characters locked in the middle of their sexual battle for dominance. It’s unlike many of the short stories I’ve read, and absolutely brilliant.

For the full review, please go to our blog http://vampsrus.blogspot.com/2009/06/...
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304 reviews3 followers
April 26, 2012
This is by far my favorite short read of this series. Moira Rogers amazes me a lot. Her short reads which is by the way for free are all amazing. The twist and turns with Polly and Maz are hilarious, couple trying to smart-out each other. Definitely already a fan of Moira Rogers bec she knows how to make a short read but with the complete ingredients. the sexys scenes are remarkable and capital HOT!!! more more more!!!
590 reviews91 followers
June 13, 2012
I thought the premise of this story was super fun. It is a quick read and has more story than some of her other novellas. It is free through her website and would be a nice way to see if her writing style is one you would enjoy.
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233 reviews4 followers
September 21, 2010
Wow. Talk about graphic, but I loved it. Another great short story. Moira certainly knows how to capture the moment.
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994 reviews70 followers
September 21, 2010
Definetly keeps you intrigued throughout the whole book, very saucy indeed. :)
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827 reviews62 followers
May 11, 2011
This was great! I loved the story plot-wise and hot steamy-ness wise. Polly is a determined woman and knows just how to get her way, full of tricks. A fantastic short little read.
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939 reviews87 followers
September 7, 2012
After all of her books that I've read, I have finally decided that with this one, they aren't stories, but really a really lng sex scene. They are ok on the fly, but somewhat boring.
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91 reviews1 follower
May 16, 2011
short and sweet..but no ending. I'll love to read what happen next.
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