A town cook-off has never seemed so life-or-death.I’m not competitive, per se, but when Eastwind’s Lunasa Festival rolls around and I hear about the annual cook-off competition, I’m in it to win it. Because I want nothing more than to beat the pants off of Donovan Stringfellow. Eh-hem. Figuratively speaking.I’ve been waiting for the perfect opportunity to introduce chips and queso to the magical … to introduce chips and queso to the magical town of Eastwind, and the time is ripe.
If the dish can lead me to a decisive victory, even better.
However, I didn’t anticipate someone tampering with my recipe, and now I have a bit of a magical mess on my hands, one beyond what melted cheese alone could produce.
And good Gaia if the problem doesn’t have “necromancy” written all over it.
I swear it wasn’t me, but if I don’t figure out who did it and rumor spreads that the owner of Medium Rare tampered with food (and let’s be serious, rumors spread fast around here), the diner Tanner and I have worked so hard to keep afloat might be sunk.
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Note: This book is free of swearing, graphic violence, and sex.
Okay, so Nora has a few naughty thoughts (you would, too, if you were dating Tanner Culpepper), but she’s only human … or, witch? However, no acts take place or are described during the course of the story.
This is a continuation of a series that was previously published as the Nora Bradbury Paranormal Cozy Mystery series in the Witches of Salem World. It’s now an independent series.more
Each of these books get better and better! Another masterpiece my the masterful storyteller Nova Nelson! Read it. Go on. Read it! You will love it!
Eastwind Witches – I love these kinds of witches; nothing mean or nasty but tough when needed. My friend had these three books and we spent a day reading and laughing about the characters and the happenings. Funny, entertaining and well written, the stories are strong enough to keep the reader immersed in the pages, but with a simple storytelling style. The characters grow as the pages fly by and there’s no Stupid Formula, just plain entertainment. Surprise, no vulgar language or cussing. Plus, you’ll love Ted; sorry no spoilers. Little editing needed but not much.
Crossing Over Easy #1 – I love these kinds of witch stories. This is our first book by this author; my friend and I read her copies during one of our get-together weekends. We both had fun with them. Easily and quickly read, COE was funny and interesting. The characters are funny and entertaining; the story line was entertaining; and the dialog and actions weren’t of the stupid variety. Even without a friend’s comments, this book is good for relaxation or something simple but entertaining. Did I mention the book was entertaining. OK, I’m not funny, but Nova is a lot. 5*
Death Metal #2 – This book starts three months after Crossing Over Easy ended. We loved the dialog; it was almost as if we were doing the talking. Well written, funny and entertaining, the pages flew by as we laughed our way to the end. The characters are filling out more, including Eastwind, and their dialog is extremely entertaining. Nora is discovering more about herself and the perks and dangers of being a Fifth Wind witch. 5*
Third Knock The Charm #3 – This book begins two weeks after Death Metal ends. This time no one is killed, but many other things are instead. Funny, entertaining and this time filled with lots of sexual tension. My favorite character is the Library, which I wish all readers had access to one of their own. Ms. Nelson writes well, describes vividly and add humor in abundance. My friend and I just laughed ourselves silly about the message of sexual harassment is wrong, but physical assault is OK. Nope, we didn’t disagree on half of that message, but we come from a time of real sexual harassment where slapping hands or faces was a must; now it’s a crime to defend yourself. 5*
Queso de los Muertos #4 – Another well written, intriguing but quickly read Eastwind tale. Fast paced, entertaining and a touch of sexual tension, this is a good addition to the series. It’s nice the author doesn’t use vulgar language or explicit sex, but uses humor and well thought out storylines. The characters remain interesting and their dialog believable. There’s no stupid formula in this series. I could use a bowl of queso and handmade chips. I contacted the author to review her books since I enjoyed the first three. 5*
Psych Out #5 – Wow, we’ve a few twists to the plot! This book isn’t a cliffhanger, but it will fun to find out what’s happening with Nora in the next book. Well written, intriguing and with a few kinks added to mix, along with more development of the characters. The plot is really intense near the end of the story and there’s a few laughs along the way. Plus, the sexual tension is still running amok. 5*
Gone Witch #6 – Imagine the sexual tensions with three guys available, poor Nora. Another well written, fast paced plot filled with intrigue and suspense. Along with humor, there’s a build up for a bad future ahead for Eastwind. Changes are already taking place, especially with several characters. Once started, this story was hard to put down. 5*
Love Spells Trouble #7 – What a neat spell, but what terrible residuals. Another fun and magical book. There’s all kinds of characters from the past, along with trouble for the future. The storyline was pretty good and there’s plenty of sexual tension and then some. There’s plenty of intrigue and suspense to go with the tension and the humor. One of the characters leaves and I hated to see him go, but the ending still works just fine. 5*
We are on a really fun ride with Nora as she learns to traverse in her new world. I do hope Nora & Tanner grow closer, not farther apart. I really enjoy this world and it’s highly entertaining characters.
I received an ARC of this story and have voluntarily chosen to review it here
Grim makes my day! Every Time. Pets for Grim.
Great book. Made me laugh out loud numerous times. If you can’t tell I love Grim.
Love the characters. Been reading the series a little out of order but able to follow each book without a problem. To see and follow characters as they grow do try to read in order.
Nice to see Nora use a little restraint in this book. Read it and you can see what I am talking about.