Do you know what I love? Being my own boss. Do you know what I hate? A lack of social life.
Silver Springs is supe friendly, so I thought it was the perfect place to call home with my pet pig, Wilma.
Too bad I can’t seem to get myself out to meet people, despite Wilma’s consistent nagging.
Oh, did I mention she talks? Turns out I was born as a slightly defective mermaid, more animalistic than I’d … I’d like to admit.
The one bonus? I’m Mrs freakin DooLittle. I consider it a curse at times.
I’d been hoping that Silver Springs might be my one place to maybe meet someone special, but I’m starting to think that was all a dream I can’t reach.
That is, until I decide to fancy up my special pool out back.
Blaine is one fine as hell landscaper, and he’s got some delicious friends to help him.
Maybe Silver Springs isn’t so bad.
Now if only Wilma can stop telling me good their butts look from her level.
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Another great addition to the series. Can be read stand-alone but is funnier read in order. Love Blooms is one little book that has been making its rounds and spreading its magic. It allows the person reading to connect faster with their fated mate. It doesn’t cause love or passion but helps to bring them together. Sage is the lucky recipient this time. She will find her men, yes men, pretty fast. But the best part of the book to me is Wilma. Wilma is a pig and she will make you laugh and help Sage. She and Sage are best friends and it is definitely an interesting relationship. But love also seems to bring trouble. So don’t expect everything to go smoothly in the magical romance comedy.
Sage was a fun story to read with likable characters, plenty of laugh, some sexy times, a bit of suspense and drama, and a hilarious pet pig. It was a cute, lighthearted story and an easy read but I would have really enjoyed it more if there had been more drama and suspense thrown into the mix. Sage spoke about being cut out of her clan and having no contact with them and being all alone, aside from Wilma, her pig; I think it would have been a great opportunity to introduce some drama with her family after she found her mates – her family trying to discredit her and her mates showing support, etc. This would have made a nice little twist. The bit of suspense/drama that did come to play at the end kind of came out of nowhere (literally) and it was so short and unsatisfying I am not sure why it was there? I thought the mates were an interesting choice to put together – a phoenix, vampire, and wolf and then Sage being a mermaid. Again, here would have been a great opportunity to toss in some drama with them accepting the others as Sage’s mates and how to work together. But drama aside, Wilma seriously made the story with all her funny remarks and I really liked the bond that she and Sage shared. I also enjoyed each of the guy’s interactions with Sage and how they each separately and all together worked to build her confidence in herself and her appearance. They all complemented each other well. Overall it was a cute, quick read with some laughs to pass a bit of time.
*I received an arc from the author and I am voluntarily providing my honest review.
Wonderful story with very interesting characters.
The storyline was hot, sweet and got me choked. Wouldn’t say poor her because Sage was strong and beautiful and was making on her own with strong support of Wilma and her Mates..
If you need laugh, Wilma is to oblige. Corky little one, needs own story and few mates,too.
Very entertaining and enjoyable book.
This is my volunteer review.
Fun and sweet story with likable characters and a storyline that keeps you entertained.
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Graphic Designer & Mermaid Sage (FMC) is just a sweet lady and the perfect opposite to her familiar – Pig Wilma. Omg is she one pervy pig, lol. She literally had me in stitches all the way through this book. I just loved her so much! You made me cry for her though towards the end (no im not saying why). It was so worth it. So Ill let you off. Wilma was living vicariously through Sage especially in regards to her love life or lack of it until landscape gardener – Blaine and his friends Tyrell & Ryland show up to install a pool for her. Then sparks fly. Some very steamy ones too. Im loving these Silver Springs books or at least the ones ive read i have. A brilliant read
I positively loved this book! Wilma was hilarious and just added such a fun element. I liked how Safe was not your typical Mermaid shifter. While she felt that she needed to hide her flaws, I am glad that she embraced them for her mates. I really hope there is another book because this story doesn’t feel complete! I want Sage to see her family and be accepted!
This book will put a smile on anyone’s face! Sage is a sweet mermaid making it on her own in the world and she has a spunky pig named Wilma. Sage has been on her own since she was 18 due to being a defective mermaid. While being on her own has made her stronger and independent the fact that everyone she knew turned their back to her has left her with emotional baggage. Luckily she has her pig who is now her family. Wilma totally gets the win in this story cause she is sassy, sweet and dirty. It was hard not to wish for my very own talking pig. She does a great job in helping Sage find her worth. Then Sage meets the guys landscaping her yard and she lucks out in getting 3 hot, sweet men. They help her truly see her worth and getting her to understand that there’s nothing defective about her. The steam between her and guys was a while sauna room’s worth but I loved their interactions. This was just such a fun read that I higjly recommend.
mermaid, pet pig, mrs. doctor doolittle … absolutely love it
I’d give this book 3.75 stars
Who couldn’t love a story with a pig as a side-kick! I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: The Spell Library books have a little something for everyone!
While this book focuses more on the relationship side of things, it is still a refreshing to see how much these characters genuinely care for one another. It’s sweet how they guys behave around Sage and how accepting they are of her little quirks (like, for example that talkative pig that keeps pushing Sage out into the world).
I loved everything about this book. I must say though Wilma was my favorite. A must read!
I absolutely loved Wilma cause come on who doesn’t love a smart ass pig
I received an ARC copy in exchange for an honest review
Book #8 in the Spell Library series introduces us to Sage (and Wilma) and her masterful mates. J. E. Cluney brings to life her paranormal creatures by giving them insecurities they must overcome, all with a sense of humor. Another fabulous addition to the Spell Library
Sage: A paranormal romance (Spell Library Book 8) Kindle Edition
by J.E. Cluney
Thank you to the author for a complimentary advance review copy. I am choosing to leave a fair and honest review.
This is my first trip to the Spell Library and Silver Springs, and I have to say it was deliciously light and fun, sprinkled with just the right amount of humor.
Sage is a mermaid. Separated from her tribe, she is determined to make her way in the world. She settles into a new life in Silver Springs, a pro-supe community where she hopes to make her way as a graphic artist. While there, she hires Blaine to help her with her pond. He and his two friends, Terrell and Ryland, a vampire and two shifters, meet and fall for her.
Oh, and she has a pig who is an re-incarnated witch.
This is the literary equivalent of cotton candy,fluffy, frothy and fun. Most of the book is dedicated to the reverse harem romance – how do the guys handle being friends and being Sage’s mates, can Sage accept the unusual situation and so on. And there is plenty of smexy time, the love scenes are fun and sweet.
Sage would be a perfect book if one of two things happened. Either the conflict that occurs at around 80% of the way through needed to be removed or introduced earlier. It comes out of nowhere and is too easily resolved. It doesn’t feel organic to the story and nearly derails one of the characters.
The story is narrated mostly by Sage but the three men do get their chance often enough we get to see who they are – mostly. The light POV narration makes the story move along and provides quite a few laughs.
A fun and frothy book for a hot summer day.
4 stars out of 5
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I loved returning to Silver Springs and the unlikely paring of mates. Sage is an interesting character who finds love with three very different men. And man do I love Wilma. Talking animals are the best. Very enjoyable read!
This was another amazing story in Silver Springs! I loved learning about a couple of new supernatural species and how deep sea mermaids differed from regular mermaids and sirens. Who knew that a pool renovation and a book could change your life?
Sage had a reserved and guarded personality due to being told that she was “defective” her whole life, but around Wilma she could be herself. I loved watching her let the guys into her life, seeing how she truly is, and discovering herself in the process. Wilma was my favorite character! She had a very dirty and sassy personality and I love the relationship she had with Sage. I need a Wilma in my life because it would make it a thousand times more interesting, hilarious, and upbeat. I’m very curious about that little trip to The Magical Rooster for her!
Blaine, a phoenix shifter, was sweet, helpful, and seemed like an amazing cook. Ryland, a wolf shifter, was protective and loved mystery, crime, and reading. I think I liked Terrell, a vampire, the best out of her guys. He had a big heart for animals and as a big, tough vampire, he had a cat named Marshmallow.
I loved the fact that Sage was able to communicate with Wilma and get feelings and images from other animals. I also thought her profession as a graphic designer was unique for a book character to have. I liked getting to know a little bit about what it entails and the day to day life of it. Honestly, Wilma ran this book and I would love to see her get her own harem in the future!
*I received a free copy in exchange for an honest review
I loved this book because it took an awkward in love and social situations girl (I can relate) who happened to also be a mermaid, into a self-confident woman who found out she was desirable to many men. I think many women can relate to these moments and need to realize that they are loved and desired more than they know. In addition, the humor from the delectable and raunchy mouthed pet pig, Wilma, only made the story more delightful.
ONE FUN-FILLED MAGICAL OVERLOAD!!!
Perky pig! Cluney dropped the bomb and lowered the boom, ringing my bell and blowing me out of the water with this brilliantly composed crème de la crème, laying out one riveting storyline and enchanting plot, blasting this hot little number to life spectacularly. Quirky mishaps and surprising happenstance, showcase the taxing trials and pulse racing tribulations, stumbling through the funky twists and crazy turns, putting our characters through their paces. Shenanigans, escapades and mayhem throws this gem under the bus only to shake it out and do it again, rolling with the drama, turmoil, intrigue, thrills and intense situations, along with a boatload of magic and sass, you have one intoxicating experience. Coiled, knotted and tightly woven, exposing the explosive ups and agonizing downs, grounding in it’s simplicity and awe inspiring in it’s depth, testing our characters in ways they could have never saw coming. The attraction and chemistry sizzles from the pages and suck you in so deeply until you feel the heat and electricity thrumming through your veins. The characters are complex and authentic with depth and traits that blend and flow, transforming into genuinely relatable personalities. The scenes are strikingly sharp with abundant details and depictions creating a colorful backdrop that makes the storyline pop. Amazing job Cluney, thanks for sharing this little treasure with us.
I really enjoyed Sage’s story. She was so sweet and deserved the sweet mates she got.
Sage has just moved into town with her pet pig, Wilma. She hires a landscaper to build a new pool, and he happens to have a couple of friends to help him out, providing a lot of eye candy for Sage and Wilma.
It was really nice as Sage got to know the guys and how different they all were.
I absolutely loved Wilma, she was the star of the book (sorry Sage!), she had all the best lines. I think she deserves her own story to be told at some point (please?).
I can’t believe that this is already book 8 in the Spell Library series! After this one only four more (and of course Love Blooms) and then this series is already over! Time really flies when you’re having fun and are meeting all those new and amazing and exciting characters! And what I love most of all is that every story is different and unique. Of course, some are more my thing than others, but there is something here for every reader.
I think this is the first book in the spell library series that really focusses on the building of the relationships. This book doesn’t have some big and giant plot. This book doesn’t have loads of deep layered and personal growth that has to be done. This book is simply a story about four people getting to know each other and finding and making a spot in each other’s life. In a way it describes mostly very mundane and normal things and yet it never gets boring.
In a way it’s kinda nice to really get to know the characters, to see what they do for a living, how they spent their time, what they find important in life. It’s nice to see for once all those conversations that are cut from all the other books, about favorite food and other details seeming really unimportant and yet are very important because those are the little things we like to remember to show the other that we really care. I wouldn’t want every book to be like this, but for this once it was kinda nice and calm.
Well, almost calm. I have to admit that the ending kinda surprised me all of a sudden. Not an unpleasant surprise, but I hadn’t really seen it coming. If you wanna know what I’m talking about you’ll have to pick up the book and read until the very very end. Ow, and be prepared to grow really emotionally attached to a pig. A talking pig. A pig who knows that no one can hear her and therefore has absolutely no filter. You’re gonna love her! I did at least.
And now, I’m gonna count down until I can read the next book!
I loved this story about sage who’s a bit self conscious of her self and has a pig as a companion called Wilma who I thought was hilarious and how she has a bit of a dirty mouth.brings that added charm to the story and you can’t help but love her sassy ways.things start to happen to sage when she ends up having more than just her pool remade to suit her needs as a deep water mermaid and finds three sexy mates.I loved the proves between the three sexy men and what they brought to the story that you couldn’t help but love them and how they help her along the was. How This story draws you in and has you guessing from the start and has you wanting more and at one point I didn’t know if I’d get the ending I wanted but was so happy with this story at the end and I love how this story sets you up for the next instalment and has you griped to continue reading.