An Amazon #1 Bestseller! Dark times shall claim the land.One woman, a bearer of light, shall lead the way…
Come on, really? Shut up with your crazy talk. I just want to cut loose in Las Vegas and have a good time.The Numina, the esteemed guardians of the Earth, are alive and well. Their leader, the Keeper of Time and Records, version 5.1.1, knows all the secrets and mysteries, save one—what … knows all the secrets and mysteries, save one—what will happen to the world if the light bearers don’t come into their own?
And one potential light bearer holds the key—Marissa Engles.
Hold up. Stop. That’s utter nonsense. That’s what they’d have me believe. But I have different plans. My sisters told me to stop being so serious while in Las Vegas. I figure I’m going to take them up on the suggestion, especially when an extremely hot male dancer catches my eye.
Tonight, if I’m lucky, I’ve got a date with destiny–he stands about six-foot-three and he looks like he power-lifts ponies in his spare time. All this talk about magic and power will have to wait. The only destiny I’m interested in is waiting for me backstage. There’s no way I’m going to say no to what awaits me, understood? Good. I’m glad we’re in agreement–because courting destiny can be a bitch, especially when it takes a sharp left turn.
The Beckoning of Beguiling Things is the start of a one woman and too many delicious men to choose from kind of romantic adventure.
The Beckoning Series, so far:
- The Beckoning of Beguiling Things
- The Beckoning of Beautiful Things
- The Beckoning of Broken Things
- The Beckoning of Badass Things
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I am always in the lookout for something new and different which I found with this author whom I like to read. Marissa gives us quite the tale in this with her sisters being the ringleaders in starting of the fun. This also has magic and fantasy rolled into it with modern day taste. It also has a bit of steam so it will not be dry. It will not be your norm that is for sure. This was the beginning of good things to come.
There are a lot of undercurrents and secrets swirling though this book. I have no idea where they’re going to lead, but I’m very curious to find out. I really liked Marina. I was a bit disappointed in how she let her sisters and best friend dictate her adventure however, I found it easy for me to connect to her artistic, introverted soul. I know it’s a function of some of the other genres I read in and the absolute requirement I have for consent in them. I know this. I accept it. And I’m hoping that the author didn’t mean to set off trigger alarms, but there are some things in here that smack of non-con and left me feeling a little squicky. In spite of all that, I still enjoyed watching the stage be set for what’s to come. I don’t know what it is, but I’m sure it’ll be “interesting”.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author.
The Beckoning of Beguiling Things (The Beckoning Series Book 1), was my eleventh read from author Calinda B. An enjoyable romantic suspense with well-developed main characters. I enjoy Calinda B.’s writing and I’ll be reading more by this author. (RIP Marley January 20, 2014 – July 24, 2018).
I really enjoyed reading this book, it has a good storyline. The chemistry and interaction between the characters is wonderful. I can’t wait for more from this author. I received this book as a FREE ARC copy to read and I voluntarily leave this review.
Calinda is a wonderful author. The Beckoning of Beguiling Things is a great beginning for her newest series. Her characters are wonderful and could be anyone, with a touch of the magical and mythological lore added in.
ARC review For honest review. This is a story of Melissa who goes to last Vegas for girls night out with her sisters meets Chris a dancer while the munine play God’s around them play on prophets and fate . Very cute
I love reading Calinda B.’s books. They are always full of great characters, fabulous world building and page turning twists and turns. The Beckoning of Beguiling Things is no different and once again we have a fabulous new book by one of my favorite authors! I highly recommend this story!
A great beginning to a new series. A unique world with so much more to come. I can’t wait to see where Calinda takes the series! Marissa is an interesting character being pulled in many directions.
Wow, I don’t know what to say. This book was way different and can’t wait for the next one. What is the mystery? What is the light and dark? Who really is Armando’s son? What is going to happen when Marissa gets back home from Vegas? What is going to happen? What direction will Marissa? I received a free copy for my honest review.
A fantastic read. It grabbed me right from the first page until the last. And is a real page turner. The Author does a great job of he world building and the Characters as well. I can visually see the scenes as I read. I do recommend this read.
Shauna Joesten
First let me state that I received an Advance Reader Copy, (ARC), but this in no way influences my review. I always leave an honest review.
Wow!!! What a story. I actually felt like I was right there. I laughed and I cried. Marissa is such a lost soul, so afraid of living life to the fullest. Her BFF, Marta, is so sassy. Pushing her to let go and “what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas”. Then there’s Jason, a weird surfer dude, who’s kinda strange. This story leaves you with wanting more. I recommend this read. 5 Thumbs up
Melisa goes to Las Vegas for a girls night to let loose and boy do things happen after that! This is the first book in this series and was so fun to read. Interesting characters and wonderful world building. Had a bit of everything in this story. Will defiantly read more of this series when it comes out.
I received a free copy of this book from the author and am voluntarily leaving a review. The Beckoning of Beguiling Things is the first book in the brand new The Beckoning series and this was just a fantastic way to start off a series. It was just such a great introduction into this new world and I just couldn’t get enough of it. I just so thoroughly enjoyed meeting these new characters and getting to go on their journey. I will most definitely be reading more wonderful books from this author.
An intriguing new environment. Marissa, her sisters, and friend are wonderful characters. Several other characters are interesting as well. Marissa’s character seems to be the type to do the opposite of what she s told to do as is common in a child-parent relationship. Mildly erotic.
I received a copy of this book as a gift. This is my honest review.
Calinda B knows how to tell a fun tale that’s innovative and imaginative. That’s certainly the case with The Beckoning of Beguiling Things (The Beckoning Series, Book 1). A gals trip to Vegas that is sooo much more. Read the publisher’s blurb to get a good sense of the plot and then know you’ll be in for one wild and fun ride when reading this. But for the fact that I’m literally dictating this review to my husband from my hospital bed I could go on and on with praises. The book definitely deserves it. Since I can’t do that I will simply note that the book is most definitely one to read, and it is easy to highly recommend. I’m definitely looking forward to the next book in this series.
One of the things you can always be sure of with this author is that you will get very interesting characters and plenty of twists.
The story starts out pretty simple with a girls trip to Vegas and adds some intriguing scenes that illustrate a lot more is going on that what appears to be happening. You get some information about the supernatural elements as the story develops. There are big plans in the works and some dangerous elements in play.
I love surprises and not being able to predict everything. I can honestly say at the end that I have no idea what will happen next but do know it will be quite an exciting adventure.
I am voluntarily reviewing a copy I received.
It was a fun and interesting read. It started out with Marissa, her sisters, and best friend head to Vegas to let loose and have fun. Then the crazy starts to happen. It kept me reading to see what was going to happen next and how it would all fit together. here were good guys, bad guys, and the ones on the fence, maybe?? Cannot wait to see what happens next in this crazy world. I chose to review as I liked the story and the mystery of what is really happening on Earth and what the Numina have to do with it. A little steamy but that does not get in the way of the good story.