The latest magical romance in the Spellbound Falls series from the New York Times bestselling author of From Kiss to Queen and The Highlander Next DoorWelcome back to Spellbound Falls, Maine—where love is the greatest magic of all…Katy MacBain moved to Spellbound Falls with secrets she plans to keep. The newest member of the Fire and Rescue Team, she disappeared for three weeks before arriving … she disappeared for three weeks before arriving on the job. She doesn’t understand why Gunnar Wolfe—the town’s interim fire chief and her boss—seems determined to uncover the truth of what happened to her during that time. Or why she’s more attracted to him than she’s ever been to any other man.
A confident firefighter, Gunnar Wolfe doesn’t give up—and he’s resolved to find out what’s wrong with the mysterious and beautiful Katy. Since she is the newest member of his team, he’s naturally protective of her, but he’s surprised to find himself captivated by the tenacious and talented woman who is so…magical.
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I have read nearly all of Janet Chapman’s books and they never fail to entertain. This one is especially good as it continues the story of Michael McBain who was transported from the 12th century by a druid wizard. This is his daughter’s story and it is delightful. It has all of the elements that Ms. Chapman puts in her books: good story line, interesting characters, wonderful descriptions of places and people and lots of magic.
Katy MacBain has the lineage of the mystical Spellbound Falls Scotts. She was returning home to begin a new position as a paramedic for the fire department. Something happened to her during her training session in Colorado and she has not been the same. Her matchmaking friend has sent Gunnar Wolfe to Spellbound Falls as well to be one of the firemen on the team there. He cannot figure out why it is taking her so long to arrive and why no one knows exactly where she has been during the time she finished her training until she reported for duty. There are shadows in her eyes and he knows that she is keeping secrets. They are drawn to each other, but will Katy’s secrets keep them apart. Janet Chapman knows how to tell a tale with humor and magic.
I read anything that Janet Chapman wrote….saved all her books
We return to Spellbound Falls, Maine where Katy MacBain has just moved as the final member of the Fire and Rescue Team. She did disappear for three weeks before arriving and has no plans to share those secrets with anyone. However, Gunnar Wolfe, the new interim Fire Chief, seems bound and determined to find out what happened and Katy has no idea why. The two of them are also fighting a strong attraction for each other. Are they trying to fight Fate?
I absolutely loved this series and am thrilled that this book came out. The only problem? I read it too fast and now I’m done. While the book did seem a bit rushed at the end, overall it was well-written with wonderful characters. I was captivated from beginning to end. I am definitely going to miss Janet Chapman and Spellbound Falls. I highly recommend both book and series which I suggest you read in order.
Anything by Janet Chapman is always worth reading.
I have read all of Janet Chapman’s books and have thoroughly enjoyed each one and will miss her unique style of telling a story very much. This being said I didn’t like this book at all. The plot was hard to follow at times and didn’t make sense to me at all. This doesn’t seem like the author’s style of writing her character’s relationships and the process of how she lets the couple get together. All of her previous books have alpha males trying to control very strong women, which made for a lot of fun humor and this book has none of that. Katie has been missing for a period of time and none of her family seemed concerned or involved. Katie’s brother, Robbie and her uncles Neil and Duncan seem very detached from her and what’s going on in her life. What family is mentioned all seem to have the “she’s a big girl-it’s her life” attitude which is not typical of this author’s style of writing. There were no personal conversations between Katie and Gunner for the entire book and no romance in the story. When the couple finally do get together it’s quick and hurried. I really was looking forward to this book but honestly have to say I didn’t enjoy it.
How I’m going to miss Janet Chapman’s tales. They took me away from the realities of life and put a smile on my face. I truly enjoyed these characters and the plot of this story. May the good Lord watch over her.
Call It Magic is the 7th and final book in the Spellbound Falls series by Janet Chapman due to her untimely death a few years ago.
She wrote such captivating and entertaining stories that took the readers on such magical journeys, such as this one “Call It Magic”. This is the story of Gunnar Wolfe and Katy MacBain , who is the youngest daughter of Libby and Michael MacBain from Wedding the Highlander.
Gunnar and Katy’s story is beautiful and touching, heartbreaking and bittersweet. There are twists and turns that take the reader on a magical journey, where at the end, I found myself totally in love with Gunnar and wanting to just make Katy my new BFF. This can be read as a standalone but, I recommend that you read previous books before reading this book first.
I’m heartbroken that this is the end of the series because there were some great secondary characters that totally caught my eye and I saw as future leading characters. What a lovely way to end the series. I do recommend this book if you like PNR/Fantasy Romance and/or contemporary romance stories.
My Rating: 4.5 stars ********
This one was a hard one to read and review. Not because of the book itself but for the fact that it’s the last book by this author. Unfortunately, she passed and we are left in a world without the wonderful worlds she creates.
Call it Magic is part of her Spellbound Falls series. I’m pretty sure it’s the lasts one for this series. I don’t think she had another one started that could be finished.
It’s a wonderful story with the characters that I love in her books. She had a great way of writing her characters that made them feel very real. They make the same mistakes as us only they more often than not do it with magic.
Katy MacBain’s parents are from (Wedding the Highlander) a great book. I really liked Katy, you can almost see a bit of her parents in her. Ties the others series into it nicely. I love the job that Katy has it fits her perfectly. I also love how she is with Gunner.
Poor Gunner. He wants so badly to know Katy’s secrets and tries everything he can to learn them. He’s a great hero and the best match for Katy. You met Gunner in From Kiss to Queen.
As a whole, I really enjoyed this story and I’m so glad that I read it. I will tell you that it would be best to check out the whole series if you haven’t yet read any of her books, you might get a bit lost in this one. Tons of backstories. At times I will say that I could tell it wasn’t totally written by her. I’m pretty sure only a fan will figure this out because we’ve been with her from the beginning and really know her writing.
I loved this book and am heartbroken that there will be no more magical books from Janet Chapman. She is one of my favorite authors, and I will miss her and her magical worlds dreadfully.
Katy MacBain is the youngest daughter of Libby and Michael MacBain (Wedding the Highlander). She recently left her job as a real estate agent to become a paramedic. She applied for a job with the Spellbound Falls Fire and Rescue Team but disappeared for three weeks between completing her course in Colorado and arriving in Spellbound Falls. Her best friend, Jane (From Kiss to Queen), worries about Katy, and sends a trusted friend to look for her. I ached for Katy and the problem that haunts her.
Gunnar Wolfe was sent to find Katy and was frustrated at his inability to do so. Joining the Fire and Rescue Team was his last-ditch effort, as he knew she was due in Spellbound Falls by a specific date. He was hired as a firefighter, then as the interim fire chief. Gunnar is intrigued by Katy before he meets her, thanks to the information given to him by Jane before he begins his search.
I loved the first meeting between Katy and Gunnar. There are sparks, but also a little bit of head-butting. Gunnar’s fascination with Katy increases, as he also senses that there are things she is hiding. Gunnar tries to fight the attraction, as she works for him, but it is a losing battle. Katy, on the other hand, is all-in and ready to pursue him. I enjoyed watching the development of their relationship. First, there is friendship, as Gunnar helps Katy settle into her duties as a paramedic. I liked seeing them spend time together and get to know each other. Gunnar is more determined than ever to get to the bottom of the pain he senses in her. I had fun with Katy’s belief that Gunnar is an Atlantean and his reactions to some of the things she says. I ached for them both when Katy’s issues come between them. It took a long conversation with her mom to work through that which haunts her (and I loved how that conversation came about). I loved Gunnar’s patience and sensitivity as he worked his way past her walls. I loved seeing the changes in Katy as she regained her belief in herself. I also enjoyed the changes in Gunnar, as his feelings for Katy transformed him from footloose to ready to settle down. I loved the ending, especially Gunnar’s confession of why he was there. The epilogue was terrific. I loved the bit with Jane at the beginning of it (bless her matchmaking little heart) and seeing how other characters are doing.
Another secret that Katy has is the gift that led her to become a paramedic. It isn’t something that she can tell other people about, so working as a first responder is the logical way to use it without revealing herself. Gunnar is an inadvertent witness to one instance that puzzles him. He’s further confused when he is on the receiving end. I loved the scene at the end when she trusts him enough to ask for his help with Shiloh.
Something I really enjoyed were the scenes involving the fire and rescue crew. Katy has some obstacles to overcome before the other members accept her. I loved that she didn’t let it get her down, but worked to overcome them. The prank scene with Katy and Welles was great. I especially enjoyed the way that she foiled their tormentors. The scene at the lake was fantastic. The others’ reaction to Katy’s handling of the hopped-up druggie was hilarious and won their respect. I also loved the campfire events that Katy started and seeing the effect they had on the skeptics.
I liked the scenes that involved characters from other books. I laughed at how some of Katy’s male relatives did a preemptive visit to the firehouse to warn off the men. I enjoyed the scenes with her brother, Robbie, which showed their love for each other as well as some of the more frustrating sibling moments. Titus, Olivia, Duncan, and others make brief appearances.