A Paranormal Women’s Fiction with a bit of class, and a lot of sass, for anyone who feels like age is just a number!Forty-something Defiance Dayne only recently discovered she comes from a long line of powerful witches. Added to that was the teensy, infinitesimal fact that she is what’s called a charmling. One of three on the entire planet. And there are other witches who will stop at nothing to … will stop at nothing to steal her immense power, which would basically involve her unfortunate and untimely death.
No one told her life after forty would mean having to learn new lifeskills—such as how to dodge supernatural assassins while casting from a moving vehicle—or that the sexiest man alive would be living in her basement.
Whoever said life begins at forty was clearly a master of the underappreciated and oft maligned understatement.
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This is a fun series.
Bewitched by Darynda Jones
2nd book in the Betwixt and Between series. Paranormal women’s fiction. Best read as part of the series.
Defiance learns more about her witch powers, her protective house, and a threat that overshadows her whole life.
Snarky, hilarious, and entertaining. The full cast of characters from the grandmother, to her fathers, her best friend and the sexy werewolf make this story a full bodied romp that you won’t want to put down. Secrets and untrained powers takes the unusual to a heart pulsing turn, then the humor makes you snort and reread that last paragraph.
I’m glad book 3 is ready on my shelf but oh, it’s going to be agonizing waiting for book 4.
So much fun!
My favorite part about these books by Darynda is the humor. The good, the bad, and the embarrassing. These books are definitely laugh out loud funny, making me want to binge read them even more. Defiance is a strong yet loving character, making her very relatable. I’m glad I don’t have to share my favorite lines in the book, because I would probably then tell over half the story. No embarrassing fact about midlife remains undiscussed. Yet for all her crazy powers, Defiance is not without her flaws and insecurities. She is far from perfect, but learns from her mistakes and strives to protect everyone she loves with every fiber of her being.
I will admit the book was predictable at times, but the hilarity and captivating magic in the story overcomes any predictability I came across. The characters are quirky and unique, and just when you think the story will wrap up, there ends up being a pretty significant revelation making the readers need the next book stat. I’m thankfully coming across these books late, but I’m sure I’ll be anxiously waiting for the next story after I finish binge reading what’s out first.
Such a fun story great characters, including the house! Love Darynda Jones and the narrator was terrific too! Awaiting the next book!
Book source ~ Kindle Unlimited
In book 1, Betwixt, 44-year-old Defiance “Deph” Dayne is thrown into the deep end when she finds out she’s a charmling. That’s a special magical witch for those who had no idea. Like me. If she thought her life had gotten complicated in book 1, just wait until this book!
The characters of Darynda Jones are snarky, smartass, humorous, and scattered. What they are never is boring. While I don’t love this series as much as the Charley Davidson one (yet) I still like it very much. The world is fascinating, the characters varied and complex, and I can tell the overall plot is going to be across several books, probably the whole series. Both books 1 and 2 have had a conclusion, but the arc that hovers over them has yet to be solved. You know what I mean. Something big is coming for Defiance, but we don’t know who or when yet. In the meantime, Deph gets to figure her shit out with the help of her motley crew. A crew that grows a bit because she takes in strays. I’m looking forward to more in this series. Also, she has the coolest house ever! I want a Percy.
Another great read by Darenda Jones! A great little book that keeps you coming back for more!
I started smiling on page 1, and then I got to the point where her unfiltered thoughts about Roane spilled out of her mouth and I couldn’t stop laughing. This is everything I expect from Darynda Jones. A slightly off key heroine and her trusty sidekick; a gorgeous, smart, and protective hero. The fact that the hero is a werewolf who wears a leather kilt just adds to the hot factor.
The second story, Bewitched, in the Betwixt & Between series drew me in rather quickly (once again) and gave me an enjoyable, chuckle-filled ride throughout. Yet, while we learned a few new things about Defiance, met some decidedly nasty villains, I didn’t feel that it moved the series along very much… but that ending sets up the next story, Beguiled, perfectly, and now I need to know what happens next.
The tough part of this review is the fact that I’m really not comfortable talking about much that happens within Bewitched – in my view, to do so would involve spoilers that will (or may) ruin this book for a first-time reader.
So. The safe highlights. We learn a bit more about Percy (the house) and it is very protective of Defiance in a very unique way. Roane gets some more well-deserved page time as his relationship with Defiance heats up and a few unusual situations toss even more clues our way. We do get an answer about Gigi (her ghostly grandmother) and Defiance – and frankly, that broke my heart for them both in many ways. Defiance’s fathers are as caring, funny, and unique as ever, and her BFF, Annette, is up to her usual crazy antics. The villains (and there is more than one set) add tensions, and answers in an odd way… but as a charmling, Defiance will always be facing some sort of danger.
I enjoyed every moment of time spent back in this world, and I’m definitely waiting for February of 2021 for the next book – yet, there is still a feeling that I got to know Defiance and crew better, but none of the many mysteries to be solved lasted long or held my attention completely. I guess I was simply looking for something that was never intended to be there, and that is entirely on me, not the author.
If you’re looking for a series that is full of laughter, chuckles, shenanigans, magick, and a touch of romance then Betwixt & Between is a series you’ll want to get started on… now.
I read Bewitched through my Kindle Unlimited subscription.
This story was reviewed for my Paranormaly Romantic blog.
A really good follow up on the first book but possibly a little more steamier 😉 if you get my meaning. If you enjoyed the first book this will not disappoint, if you’ve not read the first one you probably should because it be bit like walking into a conversation half way through doable but not quite as satisfying. That being said I did enjoy the unfolding mystery of Percy and the other awesome characters and the silly relationship between Defiance and Nette.
It’s a fun light enjoyable read with just enough drama to get you turning the page.
Waiting now for Beguiled, which is available on pre-order for 2021!!!? (2021 really?? I know right lol)
A great continuation of book 1. Loved it.
Bold and sassy characters who remain loyal to friends and family while standing firm against evil – both large and small. A terrific series and I’m looking forward to reading the next book.
Second in this series. I am finding this series to be so much like the Charley series. It is an enjoyable read, but find I am tired of the constant drama and silliness with no end in sight. I think I am finished with this one.
It is a Darynda Jones book. What more needs to be said. But just in case you need more, Betwitched is beautiful, exciting, unique, and all round awesome.
One of the things that especially enchants me, besides the kilt wearing shapeshifter, is special the relationship between Defiance and the house/her grandfather. All the usual humor but so far less sadness.
Darynda Jones brought laughter and excitement right from the start with the second book of Betwixt & Between! Bewitched grabs the reader straightaway using the magic of the characters, witty, hilarious banter and a mystery and danger that is undeniably intriguing and SOOOOO much fun! I AM HOOKED!
Bewitched starts with full blown magic that is both exciting and breathtaking. I could feel the magic swirl throughout the pages and feel the sizzling chemistry between Defiance and Roane that I couldn’t help but to melt over. This has got to be the BEST book I read and one I can’t wait to reread (in paperback form for that matter)! This Betwixt and Between is as addicting…maybe even more so, than Miss Jones’s Charley Davidson series! Its a lot of fun and I will be begging my book club to do a read of these books because they should not be missed out on!
Bewitched gets a BEWITCHING TEN SPARKLING, BRIGHT, BRILLIANT STARS!
Full of surprises (gasp!), laugh out loud humor, heat (bring on the hottie in a kilt ), and a storyline that will keep you turning the pages, Bewitched is another winner in Darynda Jones’ Betwixt & Between series!
Darynda never fails to have you fully engaged in her stories. You just want more, and you can’t wait to see what happens next!
Fans will love this next installment with all the lovable characters from the first book and some nefarious ones that will be a challenge for our beloved heroine/witch Defiance Dayne. But nothing will stop Ms. Dayne from protecting the ones she loves and the innocent.
I can’t wait for the next book in the series, Beguiled!