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Laced With Magic: The Sugar Maple Chronicles - Book 2 Kindle Edition
Barbara Bretton (Author) Find all the books, read about the author and more. See search results for this author |
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Knit shop owner and sorcerer's daughter Chloe Hobbs felt the Fates finally got it right when she met Luke MacKenzie. And no one could have convinced her otherwise—including the trolls, selkies, and spirits who also call Sugar Maple, Vermont, home. But then out of nowhere Luke's ex-wife suddenly shows up, claiming to see the spirit of their daughter, Steffie—a daughter Chloe knows nothing about.
Steffie's spirit is being held hostage by a certain Fae leader. And if Chloe weaves a spell to free her spirit, her nemesis will also be free—free to destroy her yarn shop and all of Sugar Maple. But if she doesn't, Steffie won't be the only one spending eternity in hell. Chloe'll be joining her, cursed with a broken heart.
Starred Review Half-sorceress Chloe Hobbs and policeman Luke MacKenzie, the only humans in the sleepy Vermont town of Sugar Maple, face worldly and unearthly challenges in this sweetly charming sequel to 2008's Casting Spells. When Luke's ex-wife, Karen, shows up in town claiming that their dead daughter is trying to ask them for help, Chloe must deal with smalltown gossip and fix her relationship with Luke while she battles her old Fae enemy, Isadora, over the child's spirit and the future of Sugar Maple. Bretton seamlessly blends a playful world of eccentric and meddling supernatural creatures living in the midst of New England with a warm, natural and romantic story and just a hint of mystery. Scenes in Chloe's yarn shop and helpful knitting tips hold extra appeal for yarn aficionados while never distracting from the plot.
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- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateDec 15 2017
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- ASIN : B077T3LN32
- Publisher : Free Spirit Press (Dec 15 2017)
- Language : English
- File size : 1436 KB
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- Print length : 276 pages
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In the month of February 1982 I wrote and sold my first novel. And no, I wouldn't believe it either if it hadn't happened to me. I sent in my manuscript on Thursday February 21, 1982 and four days later the telephone rang and I heard the amazing words, "We want to buy your book." How I wish you could have seen me. I was standing by the kitchen door of our North Babylon house, the picture of cool sophistication, as I listened to Vivian Stephens explain the terms of the deal to me. You would have thought I'd sold a first book every single day of my life. Yes, I said. Sounds wonderful. Thank you so much for calling. I look forward to our association. That cool sophistication hung on until I hung up the phone, took a deep breath, then promptly threw up on my shoes.
I was thirty-one years old, unagented, unschooled, unfamiliar with anything to do with the business of publishing. To put it mildly, I was in shock. My husband was working in Manhattan at the time (and finishing up his degree at night) so it would be hours until I could break the news to him. This was too exciting to waste on a phone call. I wanted to see his face when I told him that my dream had finally come true -- and came with a $6000 advance!
He pulled into the driveway at midnight. I was waiting in the doorway, holding a bottle of champagne and two glasses. I didn't have to say a word. He knew right away and the look of joy and pride in his eyes warms me now, years later, long after the advance faded into memory.
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Karen MacKenzie, Luke's ex-wife, arrives in Sugar Maple in a frazzled state of nerves. Their dead daughter, Steffie, has been calling her on her phone, reaching out for help. Isadora, a cruel Fae leader who has been banished from our dimension, is holding little Steffie's spirit hostage. Should Chloe help release Steffie, Isadora would also be freed.
**** FOUR STARS! The book is written in the first person. The first person view hops (very often) between Chloe, Luke, and Karen. Switching view points every few pages became irritating for me quickly, but the story was too interesting for me to stop reading. If you have not read the previous title, Casting Spells, you will still have no trouble enjoying this story. The author did a terrific job of giving new readers the back information needed in a way that will not aggravate those who did read book one. To get that perfect amount of information takes major talent and Barbara Bretton makes it look easy.
The ending of the book will disappoint some readers. I like to warn readers whenever a story ends with a cliff-hanger, because many prefer to buy the full series (or trilogy) and then read them back-to-back when the entire saga has been published. (The main plot line in this book does have closure though.) This story is well worth your time and money. I enjoyed it very much. ****
Reviewed by Detra Fitch of Huntress Reviews.
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Unbedingt den 1. Teil (Casting Spells von Barbara Bretton) zuerst lesen.
Das Buch ist gut geschrieben, einzig der Schluss (vorallem der letzte Abschnitt) lässt mir keine Ruhe mehr und ich hoffe doch sehr, dass einen 3. Teil gibt, damit ich erfahre, was nun passiert ist.

Every book in this series is Wonderful! Mystery, magik, suspense, and romance.

However, bad editing is really not all the rage. In the first book there were a couple of spots I let slide, but when the whole premise of this book is based on the fact Luke was secretive about his marriage and child, I went "whoa!". In the first book (page 258), Luke boldly states "She knew I was divorced...". Well, then I get to page 45 in this book and Chloe acts like she never knew (actually, she's on the verge of a meltdown). It's kind of a downer.
This is not the first series I've read where bad editing has taken place (I read one series where the antagonist was called one name for the first two books and then a different one for the third. Threw me a bit, that one.). I just happen to think that if an author is going to all the trouble to write a series, invest in these characters and plot, they might want to remember what they previously wrote, and share it with their editors! That's all.
I'll get the third book when it comes out because I do need light and fluffy in my life sometimes and this series fits the bill.

I can't wait to read the next book in the series.
