Most witches don’t work for police departments, but Michelle isn’t your average witch. She’s clanless, looking for a warlock who isn’t offended by her lack of family connections, and in danger of losing her job if she can’t find the escaped trolls before they start eating the local residents.Trolls, angry police, and misbehaving spells are the least of her problems. Statues attacking homeowners … homeowners might be problematic for your average witch, but to Michelle it’s another day at the office. Her real concern is the wizard suddenly interested in dating her and an old elf set on pestering her. When her happy family is rocked by a long kept secret her stable life falls apart faster than she can pick up the pieces.
And she still hasn’t found those trolls.
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The only problem I had with this book is that it could use a better proof reader. The plot and writing style are very good..
A clanless witch is in business for herself when an elf comes into her life. Little does she know that forces beyond her control are out to create havoc in her life.
I am going to read the next one in the series!
The only problem I had with this book is that it could use a better proof reader. The plot and writing style are very good..
A clanless witch is in business for herself when an elf comes into her life. Little does she know that forces beyond her control are out to create havoc in her life.
I am going to read the next one in the series!
Great series! Makes you really want to know what happens to them next.
I’d give it 5 Stars if it had gone through another editing pass. I’d rate this one as 4 1/2 and recommend it as something to read when you’re looking for something light and fun. (but then, I have somewhat strange tastes)
the end of book 1 makes you want to start book 2
A Witch Without A Clan, Working For The Law.
Witch for Hire is the first title in the Witch for Hire Series by N.E. Conneely.
Jeff Hays narrates.
This has multiple POVs, but it is a continuing story arc revolving around One Main Character! HFN endings with no cliffhangers, but I would advise to read these in order to get the most out of the experience.
Length: 7 hrs and 14 mins
Content Warning: Trolls are like zombies, so you can fill in that blank.
Story
I listened to this as part of A Witch’s Path Box Set. It is also available as a single title as well. Both ebook counterparts are available through the Kindle Unlimited program.
This is the first in the series and sets up a lot of the mythology as well as introduces the main players. In this world, humans are closer to mythological beings than anything else. The scenes are well described and you can tell a lot of thought and research went into it, but it was almost too much at times. I think some stuff could of been saved for later book.
There is a lot of action with a smidgin of romance thrown in. There is a potiential love triangle in the making. It drags a bit in the middle and the trolls were more like zombies but if you skim you will miss potential plot clues for future books. There were lots of small laughs as well as a few tears for some of the creatures. I wasn’t dissapointed, except for the fact that a certain character didnt become a troll snack, although…, he was away at the end and maybe when book two starts they will have an update that he did. I am looking foward to more either way.
Author
N.E. Conneely is definately good at story telling, just maybe a little too much info for one story sometimes. This was my first by her and I will be reading more!
Narrator(s)
Jeff Hays is Amazeballz! Seriously! This whole thing was done by one guy and you won’t even be able to tell. The characters and voices are all Amazing! I want more stories voiced by this guy because whatever he is reading it going to be good.
Ebook obtained through Kindle Unlimited
Audiobook obtained at my request and I am voluntarily leaving this unbiased review
I enjoyed this fun read about a young witch trying to make a living in a society populated by humans, wizards, vampires, unicorns, elves, trolls, shape-shifters, brownies, and elves. Michelle is extremely likeable–she respects all species and they in turn respect her. Not belonging to a clan, she works alone, helping the police in her locality on a freelance basis. Her strength comes from nature. She is very attuned to the earth and the forest around the inn she permanently lives in. Everyone likes her, is concerned for her safety and takes an active role protecting her.
Michelle is struggling with Oak Consulting, a fledgling company she began. She’s always getting calls from the police and through her witchery talent she does her job and then some.
The interplay between the owners of the inn and Michelle is touching and heart-warming. Everyone, it appears, looks out for her and she in turn is very loyal to them.
One recent visitor to the inn is one I am enjoying getting to know. Elron is a 1500-year-old elf who was so hurt by the death of his mate, he lived in the forest for 200 years, until he felt a calling, compelling him to come to the inn. After meeting Michelle, he has difficulty with his feelings, with his awkwardness in befriending her. He is very in tune with nature as is Michelle.
I enjoyed the writing-style of the book. It is written in first person, sometimes in the point of view of Michelle, other times, Elron. The author’s story moves along quickly with something new to ponder as we get to understand the community with its ever-increasing strange happenings.
The way the story is narrated also kept my interest. Is it possible that Jeff Hayes can impersonate so many voices and with such aplomb? I like the fact when Michelle is on the phone talking with someone, she sounds like she is, and the voice on the other end sound slightly ‘canny’. I like it when someone is on the other side of a door, they sound like they are–the narration helps the listener perceive distance. The narration gave the story such a charming cast, I am enchanted.
I received this audiobook as part of my participation in a blog tour with Audiobookworm Promotions. The tour is being sponsored by Jeff Hays. The gifting of this audiobook did not affect my opinion of it.