He never wanted a mate. Until he found her—and now she’s all he wants.In a world where paranormals live side by side with humans, everybody knows about Ordinance 7304: the Bond Laws. Or, as the Paras snidely whisper to each other, the Claws Clause—a long and detailed set of laws that bonded couples must obey if they want their union to be recognized.
Because it wasn’t already damn near …
Because it wasn’t already damn near impossible to find a fated mate in the first place. Now the government just has to get involved…
I won’t—
Colton Wolfe has never liked witches.
There’s something about their magic. With a snap of a finger, a witch can cancel out his brute strength, razor-sharp claws, and inch-long fangs. It just isn’t natural. The Para-proof wards constructed by witches always made his fur itch, and it has bothered him for years how they betrayed all paranormals by selling their services to the highest bidders.
Then a witch nearly killed him and his dislike turned into full-blown hate.
His brother thinks his anger is unhealthy. Following his brush with near-death, Colt refuses to talk to any packmates. Dodge, his ghostly best friend, can’t even get through to him. Colt keeps himself confined to his workshop, shutting every one out. His wolf is just about rabid and he keeps his beast locked up tight.
His wolf wants its mate. Colt won’t admit it, but he does, too… even if he’s spent the last four months rejecting her.
Because Shea is a witch.
And Colt hates all witches—
Doesn’t he?
I can’t—
Shea Moonshadow is a healer first, a witch second. Considering her magic has a way of backfiring on her whenever she tries the simplest of spells, she sticks with what she knows will work. Her herbs and her poultices have never failed her before.
Now if she could only say the same about her brother.
Hudson is a Donor, a blood junkie who gives blood to vampires in exchange for a high only a dangerous Nightwalker can give. When he gets in over his head, he does what he’s always done: runs to Shea for help.
She can’t say no. She’s never been able to say no.
Not to Hudson.
Not to anyone.
And that’s how she finds herself pledged to a blood-bonding with an obsessed vampire.
When a dangerous group of Paras move in on Colt’s territory, going after humans and paranormals alike, the Grayson Police Department recruit him to take on the vicious Nightwalkers. If it’s bad enough that Colt gets saddled with an old enemy, it’s even worse when he discovers that his almost-mate is in it up to her adorable purple eyes.
He might’ve put off claiming his mate for longer than he should have. But no way in hell is Colt—or his wolf—going to let some Nightwalker scum take Shea away from him without a fight…
*Season of the Witch is the second full-length novel in the Claws Clause series. It’s the story of a grumpy wolf shifter hero and the sweet witch who has cast a spell over him. With danger, intrigue, and heart, watch as Colton submits to the one woman meant for him.
Tropes include:
- fated mates
- rejected mates
- virgin hero/heroine
- opposites attract
- grumpy hero & sunshine heroine
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Season of the Witch by Jessica Lynch is an awesome story to read. This is book number two out of three in this awesome series that I can not wait to read the next book in this awesome series. I highly recommend this awesome story to everyone who loves reading about witches, shifters and paranoral romances.
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So, this story starts out with both wolf shifter Colt and witch Shea being idiots, and that lasts for quite a while. Colt is being an idiot by trying to deny his mate, Shea. Shea is an idiot because she tries to help her loser brother; a brother that obviously cares very little for her. This ends up putting her in a dangerous position; you can have a soft heart and not be an idiot. Then she withholds important information; that’s close to lying for me, so more idiocy going on. But! The overall premise is interesting and fun; some unique ideas going on. So, I was entertained for the whole story. Shifters, Vampires, and Witches equals Fun!! This is a 3.5 for me, but I decided to go with a 4 rating because most of what I didn’t like was just being annoyed at the character’s idiocy. I do also think there needed to be more with the main couple in the ending. So, despite the bad decisions from the characters, I’m still looking forward to the next books in this series!
This NC17 installment of the series takes place in November and December, centering on Shea and Colt, and takes two days to finish. I had an ARC and this voluntary review is my own opinion.
A great addition to this series. I loved the story and the characters. I can not wait to read the rest of the series.
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ONE MAGICAL LANDSLIDE
Wicked witchy! Jessica delivers one thrilling treat with all the action, heat and magic blazing a path laying it out for this perfectly paired, mismatched up team, raising the stakes and keeping it real, wrapping this baby up sleek, shiny and tight. Cutting loose, putting this baby through its paces, weaving it together strand by strand flawlessly. Rushing full speed ahead, dodging deadly twists and sharp turns, bridging the gap and mixing it up, blasting this little fella to life brilliantly. Lines blur and boundaries crossed, limitations are amplified and bent, shifting this baby into overdrive, kicking it into a tailspin with an astonishing realization. Sparks fly as drama, humor, intrigue, underlying threats, turmoil, danger, mounting suspense and intense situations along with a boatload of revelations while dodging devilry, you have one thrilling adventure. The characters are authentic, realistic and original with qualities and traits that add depth and diversity, blending into amazing personalities. The scenes are strikingly sharp with abundant details and descriptions, as to give you a full understanding and realism that flows smoothly. Amazing job Jessica, thanks for sharing this little guy with us.
I loved the characters in this book the connection between them is amazingly well written. The storyline is well developed and engaging and flowed smoothlY. Awesome PNR read.
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This is book 2 of the Claws Clause series. This is a great story that had me pulled in from the start. The characters are well developed and likable. I recommend reading.
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This is a fabulous paranormal romance! Exciting and spell-binding. I loved it.. I can’t wait for more!
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This is the second book in the series. I enjoyed the first book, but this book is even better. I liked the characters. There was more to the story than just love and sex, add in a crazy Vampire King and a heartbroken detective and you have a great story. I can’t wait to see what happens next. There were a few typos, but I let the author know and she said they were taken care of. I would recommend this book.
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A great read especially if your a lover of the Supernatural. The story flows well and the characters are well developed. This is a real page turner that has you on the edge of your seat.
Shauna Joesten
„Season of the Witch“ is the second book in the Claws Clause Series by Jessica Lynch. The story revolves around the relationship between Colt (Maddox brother, who also plays a pivotal role in the first book) and Shea, a witch.
Colt is a very volatile werewolf with an almost pathological disdain for witches. After almost have been killed by a witch, Colt goes into full lock down mode refusing to interact with almost anyone. As Colt has refused to claim a mate until now, he needs to face his trauma all by himself…. but as he meets Shea, he just knows… this is her one true mate. Of course, things could not be so easy… how could they? First Shea is a witch and on top of it… she has this little side issue of being blood-bonded to a vicious vampire.
Colt finds himself right in the center of a fight against the vampires, while helping the Grayson police to deal with the issue. Shea becomes a chip in the battle that Colt is not willing to bargain at any cost. Following Colt struggle between his instinct to mate Shea, his aversion to witches, and his dislike of vampires makes for a fun ride. Shea herself is a likeable character, stuck in a very bad situation, while trying to save her brother from himself, but rather than passively resign to her fate, she opts to keep on searching for a way out.
“Season of the Witch”, while part of the Claws Clause Series, can be read as a stand-alone story. It’s a fast-paced book, fill up with action, intrigue and twisted humor, with a generous dosage of adult romance.