Can a cocky internet star and a humble Southern boy come together—with a little help from a love potion—in the spookiest city in America? Burned out and in need of a vacation, online sensation Cayden is drawn to New Orleans, with its rich history and paranormal lore. A cynic and a pessimist, Cayden nonetheless hopes to experience some of the legendary city’s magic. Trent grew up on the streets … and wouldn’t have survived without the kindness of the local community. Now he’s embraced his eccentricities in a place that appreciates them. He works at a voodoo shop and guides ghost tours for extra cash, but he also volunteers at the local LGBT youth center, helping lost souls find their way. When Cayden and Trent lock eyes across the shop, something happens… and it isn’t just Cayden’s flirtation or the mutual attraction drawing them together. It’s something even a skeptic like Cayden agrees is a little unearthly… and could lead to something extraordinary.
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Love isn’t a science and when in a city known for its mysticism there are no hard and fast rules governing it either. I liked the idea behind a lot of the characters’ actions and felt their motives were coming from great places. The way Cayden and Trent spent time getting to know one another felt genuine and I liked that it was a little slower paced in the steam department.
What didn’t work as well for me was the slight disconnect I felt from both the characters and their relationship, especially in regards to the promise of some magic. Their initial meeting was pretty basic, a rockstar in disguise is attracted to the shop clerk and after a little reveal, the attraction is mutual. I was expecting a whole lot more intense and magical than that. In fact, I was expecting a whole lot more from the voodoo aspect. Since it’s in the title and the synopsis, you’d think there would be more than what we got.
Cayden’s personality in the beginning wasn’t thrilling me and while Trent was marginally better, I can’t say I was captivated by either of them. The structure of the switching perspectives was a bit jarring because most of them were quick scenes that gave surface introductions to the characters, their situations, and their motives, but didn’t do a lot to create depth or capture my invested interest. Once Cayden and Trent meet for the second time things got more interesting because it felt better to intertwine their stories since that was the whole point of their romance. I just wish there was something in the writing or the men that sunk deep for me.
The intent of the author to get certain social and emotional points across was great, but it didn’t come across effectively. It wasn’t until the author’s note at the end that I realized what they were trying to convey. If that note had really been applied the story could have been really great.
The story wasn’t bad by any means, and the sentiment was fantastic, but neither were strong enough in my opinion. There were also a few background and personal moments that were brought up which implied something heavier or that there would be some kind of conflict, mystery, or individual evolution that was going to take place but never happened. So while this was a sweet story with a couple that has everything it takes to make something lasting, it just didn’t come together completely for me.
Welcome back to the spooky side of New Orleans. Here the ghosts are real, even if the tours are a bit cheesy. Voodoo is real, and spells and charms are the norm. The characters are vibrant, full of life, quirky, loving and giving. A true small community feel in the middle of a big city. Locally famous ghosts, a voodoo queen, a lust charm, what’s not to love?
Into this haven comes Cayden, internet sensation, and class one sceptic. When he enters a voodoo shop on a whim, he is instantly attracted to Trent, the shop employee who helps him. When Trent turns out to be the ghost tour guide, Cayden hires him to be his exclusive guide to all things NOLA. As Cayden slowly looses his skepticism, Trent comes to appreciate the part of Cayden that isn’t “on stage”. Trent’s work with the LGBTQ shelter impresses Cayden. His willingness to help with no fanfare, impresses Trent. The passion between them explodes! Talk about hot sex!
You will absolutely love this book! I couldn’t put it down. It is amazing!
This book contains adult themes and language, MM sex and is intended for mature 18+ readers.
This was a cute romance set in New Orleans, a city I love. Cayden was difficult to like for most of the book, but his past made that understandable. I was glad that Trent overlooked some of Cayden’s flaws to see a young man who needed love. Trent was a terrific character who had overcome severe obstacles to become a hard-working, dependable man. It was easy to see why everyone, including Cayden, just had to love the guy.
There were stories of New Orleans ghosts and history, and that was a big part of what made me enjoy this book. Along with a romance that sometimes seemed fast and other times seemed slow-moving, this was a fun and entertaining story.
Cayden is a famous musician and he needs some time away from his busy life. That’s why he choses to visit New Orleans and there,in a voodoo shop,he meets Trent…and Bam! ,instant attraction and sparks under his skin…
Love Voodoo was alot of fun to read. The author offers a very interesting tour of New Orleans, which I really appreciated. The romance between Cayden and Trent is so sweet and it’s entertaining to watch Cayden,a self-proclaimed skeptic and cynic,slowly be enthralled by the city’s mysticism and by the magic of true love.
This book is charming and really worth reading.
Love Voodoo is a cute, sweet, lust at first sight romance. It is a slow burn on the heat scale but a fast-paced romance as it all happens in a few weeks.
Cayden is an internet sensation and was in love with his best friend. He is going on vacation In New Orleans before his tour begins. He goes into a voodoo shop and meets sexy worker Trent and is determined to have him, so he buys a lust potion and hires him as his personal tour guide for the three weeks he is there.
Trent is a volunteer at a gay youth shelter, a tour guide and works in a voodoo shop called Deminion. He is happy with his life now that he is off drugs and the streets and likes to help and stay busy.
The book has a good premise and good bones, but so much is going on a lot gets lost in such a short book. There is not much on Trent’s background. The storyline is interesting, and the tours are fun and interesting, but we get little of the budding romance. Trent is holding out then suddenly he isn’t. It builds up to Cayden leaving, then they are suddenly at the epilogue and it rushes through. I would have liked little more of the story on the voodoo and the lust spell he bought maybe a little less tour.
All in all, it is an interesting story, fun, sweet and a nice quick read.
If you like pop stars, New Orleans, tour guides, voodoo, and an allover sweet romance you will like this.