Three love stories. One enchanting weekend in New Orleans.The Chateau Rouge Hotel in New Orleans is rumored to be a haunted hotel. It hides secrets and stories within its walls, tales that lure guests from all over the world. It seems this enchanting hotel is still up to its old tricks, igniting the flames of romance while subtly nudging reluctant lovers to fall into the hands of fate.Will … hands of fate.
Will Josey’s love survive the test of time, despite being doomed from the start? Can Julien melt Hannah’s cold heart, allowing her to see that love is right in front of her? And will Chloe find the home and love she’s been looking for all her life?
Dream a Little Dream of Me
As a two hundred year old vampire in New Orleans, Josey has seen her share of stories. However, none are as tragic as her own. She falls in love with the same man only to have him die in her arms each time.
Afraid of history repeating itself, Josey decides to push him away. However, Archer won’t be easily deterred. He’s determined to pursue her, no matter the cost.
What if this time it’s different? Is there a chance for them to change their destiny? Or will this time destroy them all?
Hard Hearted Hannah
All work and no play, that’s how Hannah Montgomery likes her life. That is, until company photographer, Julien, accompanies her to New Orleans for a music festival. This dimpled Cajun with an easy smile and laid back attitude has the potential to be a complication to her well-organized existence.
Hannah tries everything to keep her distance from Julien, but seems to fail every time. It’s as if something–or someone–keeps pushing them together.
Is it the allure of the sultry South? The romance of the Crescent City? Or is the enchanting Chateau Rouge working its spell on these two lovers?
A Kiss to Build a Dream On
Chloe Devereaux arrives at the Chateau Rouge ready to leave her old life, and cheating husband, behind. The magic and mystery of the town captivates her, and soon sends her on an adventure leading her to former high school classmate, Jared Peterson.
Jared was crazy about Chloe in school. Her relationship with Chandler Montgomery had always kept her out of his reach. Now, seeing her in New Orleans and alone, Jared sees this as his chance at something his seventeen year old self had only imagined.
Chloe, finally experiencing the excitement of freedom, is not ready to jump into a relationship. Will Jared be able to convince her that love can be the most exhilarating feeling of all?
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Jolie St. Amant was a new author for me and after reading the short stories that made up the release of That Voodoo that You Do -I can say she is now one of my must-read authors in the paranormal romance genre.
St. Amant brought the city of NOLA to life in this brilliantly vivid and heartwarming collection of short romances each involving the tenants and guests of the Chateau Rouge.
I was quite happy with how easily I was able to connect with the characters, despite each story being a short read.
Each character brought a unique flavor to the story line. The mysterious shop keeper who seems to be omniscient, the rigid protector and even the quirky matchmaker, just to name a few.
From the corporeal to the celestial I adored each and every one of them.
The detail in each story was colorful and easily transported me to the Chateau Rouge.
Definitely, recommend this collection.
Perfect for a lazy afternoon.
4 Cranky Stars
“It was all a dream brought on by absinthe, that Green Fairy, and the overall mystique of the French Quarter.”
“The town’s motto was Laissez le bon temps rouler. Let the good times roll.”
I love Vampire novels and love New Orleans, so this book seemed like a natural choice for me. I didn’t realize that it is actually three short novellas rolled into one book, with each story being connected by the Chateau Rouge Hotel.
The Hotel was once a bordello in the French Quarter and the atmosphere is just what you would expect from an old building in that area: full of ghosts, weird sounds, strange occurrences and romance.
Josey, the owner, appears to be a beautiful young woman who is the descendent of the madam who ran the bordello. But, is she actually what she seems or it there more to her than meets the eye? When the handsome Archer Grayson, a rock star in town for the Voodoo Fest, shows up in the hotel’s bar, memories of her love for him soon overtake her.
Meanwhile, the bar seems to be haunted by a couple of ghosts, one of whom is provided with a fresh mug of beer as often as needed. Patrons are told the story of Tobias and his love for Lucy, another of the original “girls” who worked in the bordello. The bartender, Ivy, and the security man, Alcide, are two more colorful characters who are much, much older than they appear.
This was an enjoyable book for me and the author obviously has a true knowledge and love for New Orleans. Her descriptions of the French Quarter, its history, the food, the bars, Cafe du Monde, and the atmosphere of Jackson Square with its artists and tarot card readers all add a lot to making the reader feel like they are there along with the characters, not just reading about it. You can almost taste the beignets and chicory coffee as you read.
The book is full of romance, a little bit of sex, some Halloween fun, a rock concert, and tarot card readings in an antique shop full of old photos that appear to be of present day characters instead of people from the past.
In the other two novellas, visitors to the Hotel are brought together by the ghosts and the Hotel employees, along with some help by a tarot card reader. “New Orleans has been known to work a bit of magic on its visitors.”
I would love to know more about these characters, especially the employees of the Hotel. I am sure that their backgrounds and stories would make for wonderful reading. I could see a whole series of stories about these main characters as well as other visitors to the Hotel.
If you love Vampire stories and you love New Orleans, you will definitely enjoy this book. I look forward to seeing what Ms. St. Amant has in store for her readers in future books.
That Voodoo That You Do
By Jolie St. Amant
5 stars
That Voodoo that you Do is a fantastic collection of stories by Jolie St. Amant. Each one is written to an extremely high standard and I loved them all! Each one of them was a 5 star read for me!
Book 1: Dream a Little Dream of Me.
What a story! I don’t think I took my eyes from the pages at all. For such a short story it is definitely full of action. The connection between the two main characters Josey and Archer was brilliant and intense. I wasn’t exactly sure what was going on between them but as the story progressed it became clear. I actually thought the storyline was really unique and I think that’s why I loved it so much. I had no idea what was going to happen. I think I could happily have read a longer version of this book – I was completely hooked into Josey and Archer’s story. There were also some good secondary characters too. I though the author’s descriptions were really good and I could definitely imagine everything that I was reading. I was definitely rooting for Josey and Archer to finally be together!
I really enjoyed the authors writing style, it had everything I wanted from a paranormal romance/suspense story. The pace was great, it didn’t feel rushed and I thought the flow was good too. I am really looking forward to reading more from this author in the future and see how the series will progress. I highly recommend this story for vampire/paranormal romance genre lovers – you will not be disappointed.
Book 2: Hard Hearted Hannah
This is the second book in the Chateau Rouge series and again it was another brilliant read. Just like the first book in the series I found myself swept up in the story in no time at all. Whilst this could be read as a standalone I personally would recommend that book 1 is read first just so you can fully understand the background to the hotel and the people who work there.
I liked Hannah and Julien but I don’t know whether I would say Hannah was hard hearted I actually would describe her as guarding her heart after being hurt in the past. I liked Julien, I thought he was really patient with Hannah and didn’t rush her into something even though his feelings were quite clear. I loved the paranormal parts to the story and that they were actually quite subtle. I loved that characters from the first book were back again in this story.
Book 3: A Kiss to Build A Dream on
Another amazing 5 star read by Jolie St. Amant! I absolutely love her stories and again I couldn’t take my eyes off this one! I read it in less than 30 minutes. I loved seeing all the characters from the previous books and meeting Chloe and Jared too. I liked Chloe straight away, I loved her ghost app and the things that popped up on it, and I knew she was perfect for a role at Chateau Rouge. I still love how (trying not to give away spoilers here) that the author keeps you guessing about the characters and who they actually are. They are definitely amongst my favourite set of characters! Again I loved the author’s descriptions of New Orleans and I felt like I was right there along with Chloe and Jared.
I hope there is more to come from this series there are still a few characters I want to know more about!!
This book includes three stories and each one pulled me in, i absolutely loved everyone of them they kept me hooked and i was unable to put it down until the very end eager to read more from this author. Each story is pretty short but still pack a punch and filled with so mych going on that you can’t pull your eye’s away from the pages. I loved all the character’s you are able to connect with them and i loved seeing them grow and finding themselves along the way. Highly recommended and these will keep you on the edge of your seat enjoy!
A great read about fate. The mysterious Chateau Rouge hotel has been in the French Quarter for as long as anyone can remember. Its mysterious nature captivates anyone who goes there, revolving around three fantastic novels. When Josey meets a face from her past, is history destined to repeat itself? Will Hannah let go of her stubbornness and follow her heart? Will Chloe find what she is looking for?
A great read. Well developed plots with twists and turns that you will not be able to put down. A wonderful example of the supernatural genre with mystery and magic and wonder set at Halloween that even captivates the reader.Wonderful visual detail throughout in the colourful Quarter in decorations and art full of life and people. Overall, a great box set and I would give it five stars.
That Voodoo That You Do (Chateau Rouge Book 1) by Jolie St. Amant
5 Stars
This was an awesome collection of 3 short stories that I absolutely loved and enjoyed. One of my favorite parts is that they are all based in New Orleans at The Chateau Rouge. Now after reading all 3 of these, all I could think of is I want to go there, I would probably be scared out of my mind half the time but I don’t care, all of the characters in these stories were written and portrayed perfectly. This author has a way of taking very few pages and adding in so much content and not in a way that it feels like it has all been jam packed in there, there are also mini twists and turns throughout, not those kind that are earth shattering or major story changing but those kind that are placed perfectly and you never see them coming.
I have said this before and now I’ll say it again, I could read 100 books all in a row that take place at The Chateau Rouge, and I highly recommend this as it was just plain fun to read and I do see me reading all of these again in the future.
Loved Loved Loved this collection!!!
I give That Voodoo That You Do (Chateau Rouge Book 1) by Jolie St. Amant, 5 stars.
The Chateau Rogue is the setting for these stories. A wonderful, old hotel that is supposedly haunted. Three couples that are thrown together by chance. Or is it just chance?
I loved this book. The setting of an old hotel in a town with lots of history itself is just the perfect place for these to take place. Each of the main characters are quite interesting and very real. Not to mention that there are three separate possible romances going on, but it is not like some books, where only the characters change. No, this has three very distinct couples, each with a very different story/circumstance. I could not pick a favorite, I loved them all. I cannot wait to read more with this hotel as the setting and hope this series goes on a long time.
If you like romance set in a historic, haunted setting, this book is for you.
That Voodoo That You Do is the first three books in one collection for you to enjoy in one sitting of Jolie St. Amant’s Chateau Rouge novellas. I personally have loved every single one of them. Each are short but jammed packed stories promising to satisfy your hunger for that bedtime story or afternoon escape, much like it did for myself.
Dream A Little Dream of Me is the first novella in the set. It features Josey Jacobson who owns the Chateau Rouge, and this is how we are introduced to the gorgeous background for most of the upcoming stories to come, as well as the vibrant streets of New Orleans. We also get to know the handsome Archer, and well it’s a short story so you will just have to see what happens for yourself…
The second to come is, Hard Hearted Hannah. Another vibrant and detailed short gives us the story of Hannah and Julien. Both come alive off the screen of your kindle and promise to intrigue you with their story. I personally found theirs to be my favorite story of the three in the collection. They just seemed to keep me on the edge of my seat the most.
Last, but most certainly not least, is A Kiss to Build a Dream On. It is an explosive way to complete the set. At only 83 pages, again it is short but wow is it one heck of a story. In this one we meet Chloe. There is more of the mystery and intrigue throughout to keep you well engaged, and enough paranormal to have you questioning the bumps in the night after you finish the last pages. I personally can’t wait to see what will come next for Chateau Rouge and from Jolie St. Amant!
That Voodoo That You Do (Chateau Rouge Book 1)
By: Jolie St. Amant
5 out of 5 stars
This is a book that includes three stories in the Chateau Rouge series. I absolutely loved reading them. They grab your attention from the very beginning and I couldn’t put the stories down for long. I love paranormal romance books and these three are a good example of why. These stories take place in the city of New Orleans. This is a city that I love reading about. I never tire of reading about its history. I also enjoyed reading about the history of the Chateau Rouge hotel. The storylines in each one of these books are wonderful and have amazing characters. As you read about the characters and their time at both the hotel and New Orleans I couldn’t help but get caught up in what I would call a magical atmosphere. Read to find out if love is in the cards for the main characters in each one of these stories. These books are wonderfully written and hard to forget even after you have finished them. I highly recommend reading them.
5 Stars
That Voodoo that You Do is Book #1 in The Chateau Rouge Series by Jolie St. Amant. It contains the three books of the series in this one fantastic edition. I have really enjoyed this series and exploring New Orleans and the stories through the eyes of the characters and Ms. St. Amant’s exquisite writing. Her attention to detail, rich descriptions, and original storylines bring everything to life and kept me engrossed the whole way through. This is a great way to familiarize yourself with Ms. St Amant’s style and The Chateau Rouge series- getting three books for the price of one means you are able to flow directly from one story right into the next. “That Voodoo That You do” contains:
-Dream A Little Dream of Me (Book #1)
-Hard Hearted Hannah (Book #2)
-A Kiss to Build A Dream On (Book #3)
Dream a Little Dream of Me is the first book in the Chateau Rouge Series by Jolie St. Amant. It is an incredibly clever, unique and engaging paranormal romance that captivated me from the very first page. Ms. St. Amant’s vivid imagery and descriptive details painted a picture of New Orleans that brought all the sights and sounds of this colourful city to life right before my eyes. The story had a mysteriousness about it, it captured my attention and enticed me further into the book. I couldn’t put it down till I had finished every word.
Josey Jacobson owns Chateau Rouge, a hotel steeped in history on a busy street in New Orleans. The story is set in the lead up to Halloween which ads an extra air of excitement to the story. Josie and the Chateau are not what they appear. There is so much more to Josie and her lovely old hotel and as the story unfolds there are quite a few surprises to be found.
Archer is in the city for a music festival and is a guest at the Chateau. He is the sexy and charismatic lead singer of a well-known band, who finds himself drawn to the Chateau and its beautiful owner, Josie. There is also more to his attraction than first comes to light and discovering all the details was such a fantastic ride.
The story is a short, quick and easy read. It is told form several POV’S, which allows the reader to get a much bigger picture of what’s happening, as well as extra elements to the intriguing backstory.
Hard Hearted Hannah is the second book in the Chateau Rouge series by Jolie St. Amant. It is a wonderful paranormal romance set once more against the backdrop of a city steeped in rich history that is New Orleans. Ms. St. Amant is a talented writer whose attention to detail and vivid descriptions transported me into the story to see all the sights and sounds as the story unfolded.
Hannah Montgomery works for the Charleston Lifestyle Magazine, but she’s also the boss’s daughter. She has a reputation for being a heartless Ice Queen- but she hadn’t always been so hard hearted. Having your heart broken can do that to a girl. After enduring the pain of heartbreak Hannah vows to never let it happen again, and so she builds a hard, cold barrier around her heart.
With plans to attend the Voodoo Festival in New Orleans to hear her favourite band perform, Hannah is not impressed when her father insists on the magazines photographer accompanying her on the trip. She is concerned because he’s the only one who has made her heart flutter for a very long time.
Julien isn’t any more impressed with their situation than Hannah is. She is so a snippy, dismissive and cold. Julien could remember a time when she was happy, kind and caring. Those days are long gone. It’s going to be a torturous trip
And so, their mysterious weekend begins. What happens in New Orleans? With supernatural forces drawing them together, will these two find a connection? Can Julien melt the ice around Hannah heart? Will Hannah let down her defences and take a chance on love again?
This story was cleverly woven through the same time frame as the first book, so we get to see characters we know and love- as well as meeting new ones. This is a sensual story and having New Orleans as the backdrop really added an extra element of intrigue and interest.
This is a novella length book, so it’s a very quick and easy read. It’s a sweet and captivating read. The paranormal elements are really well done- subtle, but memorable.
A Kiss to Build a Dream On is the third book in the Chateau Rouge series by Jolie St. Amant. It is a charming and captivating paranormal romance set in New Orleans. This series is fast becoming a favourite of mine, and even though the books are short novella sized stories, they pack a lot in a short amount of space and feel like a much longer novel.
In this book we meet Chloe Deveraux who accepts a new job interstate and leaves her unhappy marriage, husband, home, and life behind- to start fresh in New Orleans, a city she’s long held a fascination for. Her new job is at the Chateau Rouge- where she’s the new P.R manager and Chloe will be staying at the hotel while she settles into the job and city. She is so excited about exploring the city, wanting to experience everything the New Orleans has to offer. Her new beginning really kicks off when she has a drink spilt on her in the bar on her first night in town.
Jared Peterson is an IT and computer guru with his own software firm. He’s in town on business, which happens to be at the Chateau Rouge, where he is also staying. When he accidentally spills a drink on a gorgeous woman at the hotel bar he is surprised to recognise his high school crush. Chloe hasn’t changed in the years since he saw her last, but she doesn’t immediately recognise him. He’s been crazy about her in high school and he’s determined not to waste this opportunity to reacquaint himself with her, and hopefully it will develop into more. But Chloe is ready for a fresh start and to enjoy her freedom- not get tied down a man again. But as they spend time together, Chloe can’t help but feel drawn to Jared. Will she lower her guard and let him in, or will she allow her fears to prevent her taking a chance on love?
This is a great addition to the series and I love how each book reveals a little more about New Orleans, and the history of the recurring characters and Chateau Rouge. Everything is so intricately connected. Small details that all blend together to produce the larger picture. I loved that with this story we got a bit more of Alcide’s story- he’s such a mysterious character, I loved uncovering those details about him.
A story rich in history- with wonderful characters, an intriguing storyline, suspense, drama, mystery, tension, new beginnings, the paranormal, and a touch of Fate….. makes this a sweet and memorable read!
If you love a great paranormal romance set in a rich and exotic location, with endearing characters, and beautifully written & captivating story- then this is definitely the book for you!
Thank you, Ms. St. Amant!
That Voodoo That You Do, by Jolie St. Amant, is the first of the Chateau Rouge book set. This features stories of three different women and how their lives are changed once they come to Chateau Rouge. This is an author and series that I highly recommend. I have read two stories that are a part That Voodoo That You Do which feature Hannah and Chloe.
Hard Hearted Hannah, by Jolie St. Amant, is the second story in the Chateau Rouge series. This is a paranormal romance novella. This story instantly caught my interest and is the first story I have read by this author. The plot within this short story was unique, yet tied into the theme expertly well. The two main characters, Hannah and Julien, were well paired and their navigation through the story was fun, creative and suspenseful. Add in the cast of supporting characters, there is much mystery lingering in this series and its amazingly done. I have not read the first book of the series and didn’t feel it took away from this story. Jolie St. Amant is certainly a talented author and it is clearly shown in this short story.
Jolie St. Amant’s A Kiss to Build a Dream On is the third book in the That Voodoo That You Do series. This may be a novella with limited pages, but don’t let that deter you. Each of the stories within this series overlap each other in one way or another and the way it is done is seamless and perfectly done. I have previously read the two other books prior to A Kiss to Build a Dream On and enjoyed those. A Kiss to Build a Dream on was fun, light with a hint of paranormal energy with is a solid theme within this series. I really liked Chloe’s character is this book and how she came into her own. This author is quickly growing on me with each new book I read within this series.
This is a paranormal-ghost romance set that I loved and is a must read. Three women each looking for one thing, love. The Chateau Rouge is a hotel that secrets and if only the walls could talk, oh the tales! I loved the characters in this book. They are connectable and lovable. They took me on a journey of finding themselves along with a chance of love at the same time. It left me sitting on the edge of my seat just waiting to see what would happen next. I highly recommend this book!