Shadowvale isn’t your typical small town America. The sun never shines, the gates decide who enters, magic abounds, and every resident bears some kind of curse. Vampire Constantin Thibodeaux was cured of his sun “allergy” when he moved to Shadowvale. Now he runs the local bookstore, which is really just a sideline to filling his own library. Books, unlike people, are far more forgiving of his … his prickly nature. But he doesn’t care if people don’t like him. He is who he is. And he’s happy. Well, he’s content. Okay, he’s…fine.
Sprite and all around party girl Andromeda Merriweather loves her carefree life – or at least she did until her sister cursed her into a magical time out. Thankfully, she’s just been set free by a totally hot, but kind of grumpy vampire. Too bad this handsome grouch now holds the key to her freedom, something she’ll only get if he agrees to abide by the rules of her curse.
Constantin isn’t interested in the terms and conditions Andromeda gives him, until he needs her to be his temporary girlfriend to shut his brother up. Then Constantin agrees. But what happens after a surprisingly fun evening creates brand new problems for both of them. Sure, two opposites can attract, but will that attraction last? Or are they both too cursed to give love a chance?
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Vampire Konstantin has been living a lonely existence running his bookstore in Shadowvale. His brother has always been the cool one in the family and he’s still not quite over a bad breakup. When he opens a book from a delivery and a woman pops out, a sprite who’s been cursed, it could be his chance to have a break from loneliness. She needs three kisses to break the curse. And she can’t leave his side. Andromeda (Andi) was cursed by her sister. Her wings are now gone. And there may be more to the curse than she’s letting on. This was a sweet, simple romance. I enjoy magical Shadowvale where supernaturals can be themselves without danger from humans and life is lighters. Andi and Konstantin were cute together.
Vampire Constantin Thibodeaux is content with his life in Shadowvale. He prefers his books in his bookstore over people. But his love of books betrays him when he opens a book to and a cursed sprite appears. Andromeda Merriweather was cursed by her sister and now needs Constatin’s help to get rid of the curse. He isn’t interested in helping her until he needs a temporary girlfriend to shut his brother up.
I quite enjoyed this book. Constantin is a vampire (and male) version of me. I prefer books over people and don’t trust easily. He is the grumpy bookstore owner who is hiding his soft side. I like that he realizes how he works to change his life when he realizes how closed off he had gotten. People can change at any time and it’s important to remember that.
Andromeda was the opposite of Con. She was a party girl who liked to have a good time, which is why she was cursed. She has changed though and is trying to be a more responsible person. Con shows her how to be a responsible adult, and she shows him how to let loose a little. They balance each other out and make a great team. I really hope we see more of them in future books.
Overall, I am still really loving this new series. Shadowvale, and the characters who live there, are fascinating and I just can’t help but want to know more about them. I can’t wait to read the next book and see what new curse will pop up.
The Vampire’s Cursed Kiss by Kristen Painter is her second entry in the new Shadowvale Series. These books can be read alone, but there is so much more enjoyment to be had when you read them all, in order, and see little visits from characters in earlier books, or maybe sneak peeks at characters to come.
Andromeda, or Andi, is a free-spirited Sprite who does exactly what she wants, when she wants, regardless of the effect on people around her. Including her sister Cassi. But Cassi’s had enough, and endeavors to teach Andi a lesson.
Constantin Thibodeaux is a vampire living in Shadowvale, with a patch over his heart from an earlier relationship that went sour. Little did he know what one of his precious books was going to bring him.
Shadowvale is a town hidden, literally in the shadows, created by a powerful witch for the love of her life. The sacrifice required of the enormous amount of magic expended was great, but she was happy to do it for her loves sake. But he left her anyway, and she’s left in a town grown nearly sentient with the magic she put into it. It becomes home to those, human or supernatural, that cannot fit in, in the real world. In Shadowvale, everyone can be themselves, with no fears of reprisals.
As with Ms. Painter’s Nocturne Falls Series, Shadowvale is so detailed, so real, you find yourself wanting to plan a trip there. And her characters never let you down either. Like them or not, there is no question of what makes them tick. She makes you believe you can talk to them, touch them, and feel for them.
I cannot say enough about this book, or this new Series. It has it all, and you need to click this 5 star read NOW.
As with Nocturne Falls, Kristen Painter creates a town full of supernaturals and the troubled where things aren’t exactly as they seem. A fun, light read. I was expecting a little more teeth since it was not marketed like her cozies, but enjoyed it.
I’m always hesitant when an author who writes a series I love begins a different series. I was afraid that Kristen Painter’s new series, Shadowvale, would compare unfavorably with Nocturne Falls and Jane Frost, at least to me. Of course I was silly to be worried, after all, I’ve loved all of Ms Painter’s other books and The Trouble With Witches is no different. I was immediately sucked into the town and can’t wait to see what comes next.
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It was a great introduction to the new series !
To the outside world, Shadowvale is clouded in mystery.
To the residents, Shadowvale is their home.
It was created as a safe haven for the supernatural, but it came at a cost.
Emeranth “Em” is coming to Shadowvale for a second chance.
Deacon was hired by Em’s aunt to discourage Em to stay in Shadowvale.
Deacon is trying to scare Em in leaving, but Em is made of much stronger stuff.
Shadowvale is looking more + more like a home for Em.
Loved the characters + the storytelling !
It has all the ingredients that you need for a great book!
I can’t wait for the next book in this series.