FIRST IN #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR CHRISTINE FEEHAN’S DRAKE SISTERS SERIES!Explore the magic of Sea Haven with the story of Sarah—the eldest of the extraordinary Drake sisters—now rewritten and expanded. “Sarah Drake has come home.” Ever since Damon Wilder sought refuge in Sea Haven, he’s heard the same breathless rumor pass the lips of nearly every local in the sleepy coastal town. … local in the sleepy coastal town. Even the wind seems to whisper her name—a reverie so powerfully suggestive that it carries the curious Damon to Sarah’s clifftop home, and seeks to shelter him there.
But Damon has not arrived alone. A killer has tracked him to Sea Haven, and into the shadows of Drake House. But Sarah has her own secrets, and danger—as well as a desire more urgent than either has ever known—is just a whisper away…
Magic in the Wind previously appeared in Lover Beware
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This book was, for lack of a better term, weird… in all the best ways. I stumbled upon it quite by accident, having read only Feehan’s vampires until now. I enjoyed the Drake Sisters and the quaint little town of Sea Haven that seemed to know their secret and keep it as one of their own. As the first in the series it seemed a little disjointed at times, like I was missing a piece of the puzzle, but it held my attention and I’m looking forward to making my way through all of the Drake Sister stories… particularly that of “babydoll” and her hot cop frenemy.
I’ve meant to read the Drake Sisters series by Christine Feehan since I picked up the first Torpedo Ink series book. Now, I’m going to make time this year (2021) to read this series since it shouldn’t take long to read these books. I love books with magical elements and strong heroines in them, which is what Christine Feehan wrote in the Drake Sisters books.
Female Protagonist: Sarah Drake has returned to her hometown, Sea Haven, California. Everyone in town knows her and her sisters since they are well-known for their magical powers. She’s a witch, but she’s also a Security Expert who installs security systems, etc. She’s a kick-butt heroine since she takes on danger sometimes by herself, and other times, she has her sisters help her.
Male Protagonist: Damon Wilder has sought refuge in Sea Haven, California, after what happened to him on his job. Unfortunately, the men that hurt him and killed his friend found him in Sea Haven. Damon is a mature character (40+ in age) who is nerdy and has a bad leg, which requires him to use a cane. He may seem that he’s not a strong hero, but he has his strengths, especially after what happened to him. I liked his character in the book, but I wish I could’ve gotten to know him even more.
Storyline/My Thoughts: This book received 3.5 stars from me, but that’s due to it feeling rushed and having the characters fall for each other instantly. I’m not a fan of Instant Love in books. Sometimes it will work in specific settings, but this book was only 112 pages. I wish I could have had more of the characters and getting to know them. I felt like I was missing more of getting to know them, especially Sarah Drake. I’m hoping the next books are a little lengthier to learn more about the Drake sisters and their backgrounds. I did enjoy how this book was an introduction to the Drake sisters and building up the world. Christine Feehan made me curious to find out who each Drake sisters will end up within their books.
I loved the paranormal elements in this book and getting to see some of the Drake sisters work together with their witchy powers. Sarah is not too worried about taking on the bad guys in this book, even though Damon would rather she didn’t, and so would the sheriff and the deputies. Don’t worry; Damon is not a wimpy hero in this book. There’s also the Drake house, which has magical elements to it. First off, the gate that was padded locked magically opened for Damon Wilder when he first met Sarah Drake. There’s a prophecy behind the gate and the Drake sisters. Readers will find out more about the prophecy in this book.
What I loved most about this book was the banter between the sisters and also meeting Jonas. Hannah Drake and Jonas have history, and I was introduced to them in one of the Torpedo Ink books, so I wanted to find out how they got together. These two didn’t like each other at first, and readers will find out why even in this book. I’m ready to get to their book now.
Standalone or Part of Series: It’s part of the Drake Sisters series, but I believe these books could be read as a standalone.
Steaminess: Yes. There is some steam in this book, but not as steamy as Christine Feehan’s Dark/Carpathian and Torpedo Ink series that I’ve been reading.
HEA: Yes.
Trope: Fated Mates and Instant Love/Attraction
Would I recommend this book? Yes. If you are a fan of Christine Feehan and the Paranormal Romance genre, then you’ll enjoy this book/series.
I was a little disappointed with this book, it’s basically a short story (the other sisters get a full length book) but it is full of action, and sets the series up nicely.
Sarah is a security expert, she spends a lot of time away from her home and her sisters.
She is the eldest of seven sisters ….. Kate, Abigail, Libby, Hannah, Joley and Elle.
(They all live in the same house, a gift from their mother)
The sisters all have powers, Sarah has the power of precondition (she knows what will happen in the future) it’s been a help in the past.
There is a prophecy says that if the gates of their home opens to a man, they are destined to marry, and in order of eldest to youngest. Is that why the sisters haven’t been home in a while?
Damon is hiding, he’d seen a colleague murdered, and now he’s on the run. He never intended to stay in one place, but Sea Haven called to him, and he’s now been here a month, he’s brought a home, he wants to stay…..
Considering there is only a 103 pages, there is a lot going on. We meet some of the sisters (with the promise that the rest of the sisters are coming home) we have a fight scene (involving the house!!) and we have a love scene.
It would be nice if one day the author made the book longer, but as it’s a few years old, I don’t think it will happen.
A great paranormal romance
Even since Damon Wilder sought refuge in Sea Haven, he has heard whispers about the mysterious Sarah from everyone in town. Curious, he seeks out Sarah at her beautiful seaside house that seems to welcome him with open arms. Unfortunately Damon has a shadow following him that only Sarah and her sisters can help him with.
It’s been years since I read this book but it was still just as good as I remembered. Sarah is the oldest of the seven Drake sisters. The Drake prophecy states that she will be the first sister to find her mate. Sarah has the ability of precog and can control the element of wind. She is also a security expert so not only does she have elemental abilities but she can kick butt. Damon is a genius who is terrible with people. Sarah is the only person he has ever gotten along with and actually liked being around. I liked both Sarah and Damon and wish the story was longer just so we could have seen more development in their relationship.
I really love the idea of this magical family that always produces seven kids with magic. We get a brief introduction to a few of the sisters in this one but not all of them. I hope the next book will elaborate more about the family and what these sisters can do.
From the opening scene of the lonely guy hearing whispers on the wind I was enchanted and had to keep reading.
I loved this first book in the Drake Sisters Series and I downloaded book 2. If you love magic, suspense and love buy this book. Thank you Ms. Feehan for a captivating read.
In my opinion the Drake Sisters series is enriched by reading in sequence…there is a lot of back story and character building in all the books that just make them better….this is a series that I have re-read and will do so again….the story lines are just that good!
Awesome book
I enjoyed the whole series. I reread them several times a year.