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Fourth in the popular, light paranormal romance series by an author whose books have sold 13 million copies
In this sexy, funny paranormal romance by bestselling author Linda Wisdom, it's all beautiful witch Blair Fitzpatrick can do to keep a lid on her talent for revenge spells, but things are about to get a lot more complicated...
Blair loves running her vintage shop and hanging out with witchy friends Stasi and Jazz. She's forever had a crush on hunky carpenter Jake Harrison, whose Were nature (he's a Border collie) makes him loyal, lovable, and fierce when need be. Just as sparks are beginning to fly, Blair is served with a big surprise when Jake's mother shows up along with his pack leader, who threatens to make Jake heel When the alpha does the unthinkable, Blair is pushed over the edge. No one messes with her boyfriend-to-be, even if he does shed on the furniture
PRAISE FOR LINDA WISDOM:
"Kudos to Linda Wisdom for a series that's pure magic " Vicki Lewis Thompson, New York Times bestselling author of Wild & Hexy
"Clever writing, a high sensuality factor and an unfettered imagination." Publishers Weekly
"The main tale is an intriguing look beneath the bravado of Wisdom's characters to their inner fears and vulnerabilities." Booklist
"Chick-lit meets paranormal in this witchy & vampy mystery-filled story and the combination works well thanks to the author's great writing style." Paranormal Romance Reviews
"Linda Wisdom can add this reviewer to her growing list of fans, and I am very much looking forward to the sequels in her HEX series " Wild on Books
"I loved every moment of this book. It's a five-star, feel-good ride no reader wants to miss " Crazy More Romance
ALSO BY LINDA WISDOM:
50 Ways to Hex Your Lover Hex Appeal Wicked by Any Other Name Hex in High Heels
Fourth in the popular, light paranormal romance series by an author whose books have sold 13 million copies
In this sexy, funny paranormal romance by bestselling author Linda Wisdom, it's all beautiful witch Blair Fitzpatrick can do to keep a lid on her talent for revenge spells, but things are about to get a lot more complicated...
Blair loves running her vintage shop and hanging out with witchy friends Stasi and Jazz. She's forever had a crush on hunky carpenter Jake Harrison, whose Were nature (he's a Border collie) makes him loyal, lovable, and fierce when need be. Just as sparks are beginning to fly, Blair is served with a big surprise when Jake's mother shows up along with his pack leader, who threatens to make Jake heel When the alpha does the unthinkable, Blair is pushed over the edge. No one messes with her boyfriend-to-be, even if he does shed on the furniture
PRAISE FOR LINDA WISDOM:
"Kudos to Linda Wisdom for a series that's pure magic " Vicki Lewis Thompson, New York Times bestselling author of Wild & Hexy
"Clever writing, a high sensuality factor and an unfettered imagination." Publishers Weekly
"The main tale is an intriguing look beneath the bravado of Wisdom's characters to their inner fears and vulnerabilities." Booklist
"Chick-lit meets paranormal in this witchy & vampy mystery-filled story and the combination works well thanks to the author's great writing style." Paranormal Romance Reviews
"Linda Wisdom can add this reviewer to her growing list of fans, and I am very much looking forward to the sequels in her HEX series " Wild on Books
"I loved every moment of this book. It's a five-star, feel-good ride no reader wants to miss " Crazy More Romance
ALSO BY LINDA WISDOM:
50 Ways to Hex Your Lover Hex Appeal Wicked by Any Other Name Hex in High Heels
Wendy H. (donkeycheese) -
Hex in High Heels is the fourth installment in Linda Wisdom's witch series. Centuries ago, thirteen witches were banished from the academy because they wouldn't give up the one who performed an illegal spell. Now, they still still keep in touch with each other, even as their banishment seems to never end.
Blair Fitzpatrick runs a vintage shop and sells revenge spells on the side. She's had a crush on the town carpenter, Jake Harrison, for ages. Jake's a Were who turns into a cute and cuddly border collie who occasionally sleeps on Blair's bed. She'd prefer it if he were in bed with her, but something keeps Jake from getting too close to her.
Jake thinks Blair may just be his mate, but knows it's nigh on impossible as they are two different species. She's a witch and he's not! But it doesn't stop the sparks flying whenever the two are near. He's running out of excuses for pushing Blair away and he wants her just as bad as she wants him.
But another force arrives in town that soon has Blair's hands full. With the Winter Carnival coming up soon, a busload of elves arrive to help. They're drunks, slobs, and perverted. Meanwhile, Jake's mom arrives and is determined to get Jake to heel and return to the Pack. Blair is just about to explode and everyone in her way are in danger of her revenge spells. A witch lets no one mess with her man!
Hex in High Heels is a fun paranormal romp! Witches from the previous books make an appearance as well as those pesky bunny slippers! Sassy, witty, and chaotic with a splash of romance and humor turn Hex in High Heels into a perfect treat! I'm looking forward to the rest of this entertaining and magical series.
Blair Fitzpatrick runs a vintage shop and sells revenge spells on the side. She's had a crush on the town carpenter, Jake Harrison, for ages. Jake's a Were who turns into a cute and cuddly border collie who occasionally sleeps on Blair's bed. She'd prefer it if he were in bed with her, but something keeps Jake from getting too close to her.
Jake thinks Blair may just be his mate, but knows it's nigh on impossible as they are two different species. She's a witch and he's not! But it doesn't stop the sparks flying whenever the two are near. He's running out of excuses for pushing Blair away and he wants her just as bad as she wants him.
But another force arrives in town that soon has Blair's hands full. With the Winter Carnival coming up soon, a busload of elves arrive to help. They're drunks, slobs, and perverted. Meanwhile, Jake's mom arrives and is determined to get Jake to heel and return to the Pack. Blair is just about to explode and everyone in her way are in danger of her revenge spells. A witch lets no one mess with her man!
Hex in High Heels is a fun paranormal romp! Witches from the previous books make an appearance as well as those pesky bunny slippers! Sassy, witty, and chaotic with a splash of romance and humor turn Hex in High Heels into a perfect treat! I'm looking forward to the rest of this entertaining and magical series.
This is the fourth book in Linda Wisdom's witch series. For the most part they are cutesy and entertaining, none of them what you'd call spectacular. This for me was the weakest.
Blair is a witch who specializes in revenge spells. She lives in a small town and owns a shop that sells all sorts of retro/nostalgic items that she and her fellow witch friends have gathered over the many years of their lives. For me one of the most baffling hard to swallow parts of the series is the fact that these women are hundreds of years old, but act like they're in their early to mid twenties at best--but I digress. Blair finds herself attracted to the local carpenter, a were-Border Collie named Jake. As the sparks between them begin to fly, Jakes old pack starts sniffing around and demanding that he return to them. On top of this Blair is dealing with con artists, ditzy human neighbors, and a band of surly and drunken elves.
Obviously these books are meant to be light-hearted and funny, and for the the most part they are successful in this. There's quite a band of off beat side kicks which include Horace the gargoyle and Fluff and Puff the man-eating bunny slippers. It's overdone in my opinion, but passably amusing. I would not say that the plot was entirely boring, even if it did ramble along pointlessly.
All said though, I had many issues with this book, starting with the characters. Blair was pretty one dimensional for a hundreds year old witch. No real back story is given to distinguish her from the other witches, no markedly unique personality traits, and not a glimmer of development in the whole story. Jake is a bit better, because we get a sense that he has a painful past that he's overcome (we are actually given a few details to go on), and his personality stands out a bit from the other men in the series. Their romance was pretty juvenile--they behaved more like horny college students then adults at the start of a deep meaningful relationship. Really, the whole book is pretty shallow. Even the werewolf pack and their devious plans couldn't create enough conflict to make the story seem worthwhile.
I have liked this series overall, but I can't really recommend this one. Kind of a flop.
Blair is a witch who specializes in revenge spells. She lives in a small town and owns a shop that sells all sorts of retro/nostalgic items that she and her fellow witch friends have gathered over the many years of their lives. For me one of the most baffling hard to swallow parts of the series is the fact that these women are hundreds of years old, but act like they're in their early to mid twenties at best--but I digress. Blair finds herself attracted to the local carpenter, a were-Border Collie named Jake. As the sparks between them begin to fly, Jakes old pack starts sniffing around and demanding that he return to them. On top of this Blair is dealing with con artists, ditzy human neighbors, and a band of surly and drunken elves.
Obviously these books are meant to be light-hearted and funny, and for the the most part they are successful in this. There's quite a band of off beat side kicks which include Horace the gargoyle and Fluff and Puff the man-eating bunny slippers. It's overdone in my opinion, but passably amusing. I would not say that the plot was entirely boring, even if it did ramble along pointlessly.
All said though, I had many issues with this book, starting with the characters. Blair was pretty one dimensional for a hundreds year old witch. No real back story is given to distinguish her from the other witches, no markedly unique personality traits, and not a glimmer of development in the whole story. Jake is a bit better, because we get a sense that he has a painful past that he's overcome (we are actually given a few details to go on), and his personality stands out a bit from the other men in the series. Their romance was pretty juvenile--they behaved more like horny college students then adults at the start of a deep meaningful relationship. Really, the whole book is pretty shallow. Even the werewolf pack and their devious plans couldn't create enough conflict to make the story seem worthwhile.
I have liked this series overall, but I can't really recommend this one. Kind of a flop.
