The Magic and Mayhem continue as Garrett and Layla, along with their allies from Assjacket, return to the Bayou in a new Shifted adventure…Clarabelle Cocodri has a lot on her plate as guardian of her teenaged gator Shifter brother. When her favorite cousin—and new alpha—returns to Terrebonne Parish, she’s not too sure it’s for the best. He’s mated to a witch, and the congregation has been done … been done dirty by magic users. But when she finds a gorgeous stranger in her garden shed with a magical malady, she knows she’ll need Garrett’s help.
Johann Bastien is a lonely, down-on-his-luck musician in the French Quarter looking for a change in his life and a break from his bullying bandmates. He gets more than he bargained for when he’s compelled to take a walk into the darkness and wakes up in the St. Louis No. 1 Cemetery a new—but definitely not better—man. He flees to the Bayou and finds solace in a quiet garden shed until he can figure out what he’ll do next…that is until the most beautiful woman he’s ever seen opens the door.
Garrett Cocodri and Layla Du Mer are fated mates who just want the opportunity to strengthen their bond. But Garrett’s father left a mess for them and everyone and their gator needs their help. When an injured Shifter is found with a strange bite, and Garrett’s childhood best friend shows up unexpectedly, Garrett is forced to put his bonding on hold to face challenges he never saw coming.
Can Johann be saved from his debilitating condition? Can Clarabelle learn to trust her cousin and overcome her fear of witches? Will Garrett and Layla become the leaders Terrebonne Parish not only wants but needs? These witches and Shifters will have to work together and try to ignore their hopped-up hormones in order to rebuild their struggling congregation and survive a powerful foe who threatens them all.
*Can be read as a standalone, but reading Shifted will enhance the experience.
18+ for sex, hex, and compulsive movie quoting…
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A delightful little gem. I enjoyed the story and the characters were entertaining to read. With a little mix of romance and suspense the story was easy and fun to read.
Loved this fantastic addition to the M&M Universe! Funny, flawless, and sexy. Always look forward to more.
4 out of 5 stars
Welcome back to the bayou where Garrett and Layla are trying to fix the mess his father left their congregation in . His cousin Clarabelle has her hands full trying to raise her teenage brother who is also and alligator shifter. She doesn’t really trust the new alpha and is wary of Layla cause she is a witch . Johann well he is a down on his luck musician and just wants a change for the better . Its just one big family that will have to figure out how to get along and trust each other .
Welcome back to some wonderful characters . Garret and Layla are back and better then ever . Garrett is learning how to be alpha and he is still as sweet as ever . He is not to be reckoned with though if you hurt one of his . Layla is really coming into her own and she is such a strong woman you get to see her in action through out the book . Clarabelle well she is shy , tired and scared of what could come . We see her grow through out the story and when we see her with Johann you can see the sparks fly. Johann well you just want to wrap your arms around this poor man and hug him tight . He has gone through so much in his life . He is a sweet guy that has been through so much and we get to see him come out of his shell and actually trust some one even when he finds out what happened to him . They are all such good characters and are so well written and growing more and more complex with each story ,
This story is one that you can read in an evening . The author has a great way of weaving a tale that will give you all the feels . The characters continue to grow and become more complex . Just like the first book where we meet everyone , the author doesn’t pull punches . She sets them up to be the best that they can be . The story is a fun fast read and can be read as a stand alone but if you really want to get to know everyone you can always read the first book by the author . So here is another great book for the beach or the pool check it out
Welcome to the Bayou, you never know who you might meet while your there I think I have read all the Shifted books and love them all. But this one was one of the most enjoyable that I have read. Clarabelle has spent so much time raising and worrying about her little brother Beau. She had never really thought about a life about herself other then what she has now. Johann is struggling to make his life as a musician but when he wants to move on, for some unusual reason he is never able to leave the group. But one night a strange woman lures him into the night and waking up in a grave yard is not what he ever expected. Somehow he ends up in the bayou and after some crazyness (no spoilers from me), he meets the only person to calm him. Be on the look out for witches, gater shifters, ghouls, talking animals, and more. A wonderful book, 100% enjoyable as are all of R.L. Merrill books
There’s lots going on in the Bayou! Johann and Clarabelle have so much magic and mayhem going on around them, I couldn’t help but love every page of their story. Still some issues to settle. So looking forward to more in this series.
Much like Shifted, this book is fun and sweet. I definitely liked the new characters, Johann in particular, and the mention of the Belugas at Mystic Aquarium – whom have always been my daughter’s favorites there – was a delightful surprise. Can’t want for the next book.
This is part of 2 fabulous series. M&M and of course her series Shifted which I love both. Talented author who keeps you on your toes and brings you wonderful stories and characters with a twist of rock.
Clarabelle is Garrett’s cousin from the bayou. She’s always lived there and they were always close. Until he left abruptly and then his Father Pierre ran their congregation into the ground. He wasnt a great Alpha and abusive. Clarabelle hasnt seen Garrett in years and fears he has changed and is like his Father. Garrett is trying so hard to bring everyone together and let them know he will protect them and he indeed is NOT his Father. She’s not too fond of witch’s either since a bad witch was tied to Pierre. So, she’s not exactly welcoming towards Layla at first. On top of things she’s the guardian of her brother Beau who is 17 going on 25 and they too are gator shifters. Clarabelle is lonely and what she finds in her shed one night changes everything…for everyone.
Johann is a struggling musician. He’s lonely and needs a change but what happened to him wasnt quite what he had in mind! Things go from bad to worse for him until he sees an angel, Clarabelle. Can she help him? Why are they so drawn towards one another? Its an exciting adventure you wont want to miss!
Love this series! This book added some new characters, brought back others, included some from other books in the Magic and Mayhem Universe. Its got new love, shifters, witches, surprises and more. So much. Once I started reading I couldn’t stop. You don’t necessarily need to read the other book first but why not. Can’t wait for more!
I really enjoyed this story. I love shifters but I’ve never come across gator ones. So that was a neat surprise. I’m glad I read this at home because I was laughing out loud so many times literally. People would have thought I was nuts. I love this authors work and can’t wait to read more!