The Shifter's First Bite by Deanna Chase: Witch Island Brides

Hello!  The Whispered Word by Ellery Adams will be out on November 27.  It is the second book in A Secret, Book & Scone Society Novel series.  Slay Bells by T.C. Westcott releases on November 23.  It is the first book in the unique A Christmas Village Mystery series. 

The Shifter’s First Bite by Deanna Chase takes us to Witch Island.  Zinnia Franklyn is working on werewolf cookies for the crew filming Engaged to a Werewolf on the island when Reed Sinhawk walks into the bakery.  Zinnia fell in love with Reed with she was a teenager, but she did not hear from him after he left to make it big in Hollywood.  Reed is one of the stars of Engaged to a Werewolf and has been supposedly dating his co-star, Krissy Kimble.  Zinnia only has to take one look at Reed to verify she still is attracted to him and her love has not faded.  Reed has only ever loved one person, and he is determined to win her heart.  To get his happily ever after, he will have to deal with Krissy, overzealous reporters, the network and his father.  Will Reed’s inner wolf get the bite it desires?

The Shifter’s First Bite is a humorous and steamy story.  Deanna Chase has an engaging writing style that draws the reader into her world.  Reed is a sexy, handsome man who left Witch Island at eighteen to become an actor.  He has succeeded, but love is missing from his life.  Zinnia has been in love with Reed since she was a teen.  She wrote to him after he left, but Zinnia never received a response to her chatty letters.  Now they have a second chance, but there are obstacles in their way.  The desire between Reed and Zinnia is palpable.  I am surprised the hot springs they enjoyed did not reach the boiling point.  Krissy, though, keeps getting in their way.  There are some highly entertaining scenes that will have you in stitches (just thinking about it has me chuckling).   A person should know to wear underwear when trampling through the woods because you never know what you might fall into.  The Shifter’s First Bite does have foul language (unfortunately) and graphic intimate scenes between our main characters.  While The Shifter’s First Bite is the third book in Witch Island Brides, it can be read alone.  The island’s healer, Mystia appears in this story along with Zinnia’s sister, Frankie. The Shifter’s First Bite is a quick read that has cute characters, humor, romance, magic and passion.

The first two books in the Witch Island Brides series are The Vampire's Last Dance and The Warlock's Enchanted Kiss.  I appreciate you taking time out of your day to read my review.  I hope you have an entertaining day.  I will see you tomorrow when I return to share my thoughts on a book I have recently read.  Take care and Happy Reading!

Kris
The Avid Reader

The Warlock's Enchanted Kiss: Witch Island Brides

Good Day!  No Grater Danger by Victoria Hamilton comes out on June 19.  It is the seventh A Vintage Kitchen Mystery.  Airships, Crypts and Chocolate Chips by Erin Johnson releases on June 23.  It is the sixth novel in Spells & Caramels series (paranormal mystery series).  

The Warlock’s Enchanted Kiss by Deanna Chase is the second novel in Witch Island Brides series.  Carrie Carmichael is the wedding coordinator on Witch Island.  For the last five years she has attracted to her best friend, Austin McKee.  They have gotten close to kissing a few times, but each time Austin pulls away.  After a particularly hot few moments with Carrie, Austin heads to Witchin’ Impossible for a drink.  Things turn sour when old girlfriend, Brinn Hughes spots him and her obsession begins anew.  What Austin has not told Carrie is courtesy of a powerful love spell, his kisses turn women into love obsessed stalkers.  Carrie gets Austin away from Brinn.  Little did they know that the incident at Witchin’ Impossible would be the high point.

The Warlock’s Enchanted Kiss contains good writing and has a quick pace which make it easy to read.  There are fun characters in the story.  Austin is a handsome man who will get your engines revving.  Carrie is a lovely girl and only has eyes for Austin.  Mystia, Penny McKee, Brinn, Darwin Cooper, and Quinton add to the madcap humor.  Then there is the witty and bawdy dialogue.  Deanna Chase has a way with words.  There are some steamy moments between Carrie and Austin (I’m surprised the scenes did not set my e-reader on fire).  Readers will be delighted with this romantic comedy.  Be prepared for many laugh out loud moments as you take a wild romp through the pages of The Warlock’s Enchanted Kiss.  Each book in the series can be read alone.

The Vampire's Last Dance is the first novel in Witch Island Brides series.  I will see you tomorrow when I return to discuss another book.  May you have a peaceful day.  Take care and Happy Reading!

Kris
The Avid Reader