A sorcerous jewel. A mysterious uncle. Can a barista keep her magical heirloom safe from murderous crooks?
Kit Melbourne longs to quit her brother’s coffee shop to pursue her artistic dreams. And despite the temptation to sell the sought-after enchanted gem she inherited from her uncle, she promises her family to protect it at all costs. But when her brother’s tea-leaf reading predicts her … her imminent death, she’s terrified to discover those who want it will kill to make it theirs.
Forced to dig into her late relative’s murky past, Kit is doubly shocked when she learns the artifact’s mighty power cannot be transferred unless its caretaker is dead. But despite her command of karate and fierce vampiric allies, her attackers show no sign of giving up their relentless lethal pursuit.
Has Kit’s vow not to sell sealed her doom?
Witch’s Jewel is the first book in the engrossing Kit Melbourne urban fantasy series. If you like strong female leads, high-stakes action, and nail-biting plots, you’ll love Kater Cheek’s enthralling tale.
Buy Witch’s Jewel to dive into an epic world of Pagan magic today!
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A deadly inheritance…
Kit is surviving hand-to-mouth as she tries to develop her own business. She lives in a run-down area of town and struggles to make ends meet. All this makes it very tempting to sell the bindi that she inherited from her uncle in spite of his warning. Some idle curiosity and a few visits to interested parties set off a chain of violence and mayhem. Kit may not want to sell the bindi but she may not survive owning it either.
I really enjoyed this book. The characters have depth and the story has good plot twists and intrigue. Kater Cheek creates an imaginative world with a wide array of paranormals, witches, and sorcerers. I received an advance copy but my review is honest and voluntary. This is a great series starter!
This is a gripping urban fantasy filled with action and magic and one hell of a kick ass female mc. Set in an intriguing world built by this author and with a storyline full of twists and turns I cannot wait to read book 2!
Witch’s Jewel by Kater Cheek is a wonderful story that I have had the privilege to read. This is book number one in this wonderful start to a brand new series written by a brand new author for me to read and I can not wait to read the next book in this wonderful series. I highly recommend this story to everyone who loves reading about mysteries and fantasy.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Kit is an artist but has to work at her brother’s coffee shop to make the end meet. She would do anything to be able to quit her day job. Then she inherits a jewel from an uncle she never knew all that well and find out it’s quite valuable. The only problem, she is not to sell it.
That doesn’t stop her, she tries to see at least how much is it worth, but asking around opens up the can of worms. Suddenly everyone is after her and her jewel. The more she digs, the more secrets she uncovers
It’s a fast-paced story, with an interesting magical system. I liked the storyline but had a hard time connecting to the story. It’s one of those, it’s not you, it’s me, kind of things. 🙂
Review supplied by my 15 year-old daughter 🙂
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Witch’s Jewel is a fast-paced book full of mystery, and a fantastic sub-plot of love. This novel kept my attention throughout and kept me enraptured up to the last word. Witch’s Jewel is a great set up to Kit Melbourne’s world for any following books.
From the beginning of the book we are introduced to this new world that Kater Cheek has created, a unique world that offers many stories and ideas. In this first novel, we get only a glimpse of the world, leaving more to be untangled in later books.
Kit, an ordinary human, who owns a magical jewel, one that enables her to see and interact with the supernatural. This, of course, lands her in trouble with people who want the jewel for themselves. Kit’s sarcasm and quick wit lightens the plot of the novel and oftentimes diffuses a situation; either that or makes it much much worse. I also enjoyed the side characters Silvara and Ulrich, who were not just there to add characters, but also actively interacted with the other characters and the fantasy world. The use of a romantic sub-plot was also nice, as it never overpowered the true story.
Overall it’s a good novel that sticks to its plot and is filled with three-dimensional characters.
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Assaph Mehr, author of Murder In Absentia: A Story of Togas, Daggers, and Magic – for lovers of Ancient Rome, Murder Mysteries, and Urban Fantasy.
Kit inherited a bindi from her deceased uncle Frederick, who was a witch. The bindi lets her see things that she wouldn’t see with her regular human eyes. She has been told that she can see magical creatures and can see magic it’s self. She must figure it out and she must decide if she will keep it our sell it. Someone wants it bad enough that they are trying to kill her for it. She likes Rob. Alan likes Kit. Who will Kit end up with Rob or Alan? Will she figure out who is trying to kill her? Will she figure out how to use the bindi? Will she sell it?
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This is book 1 of the Kit Melbourne series. This was a great start to the series. The plot was interesting and well written. The characters are well developed and likable. This is a book I would recommend reading and I’m looking forward to the rest of the series.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Witch’s Jewel is the first book in the Kit Melbourne series. A fast-paced urban fantasy, Witch’s Jewel is the story of Kit, a young woman who has inherited a magical bindi from her uncle. This enchanted jewel allows the wearer to see all things paranormal – witches, vampires, were-creatures, spells, enchantments, and more. Of course, a powerful object like that is highly coveted, and, as Kit soon learns, some people will stop at nothing for the power of the witch’s jewel.
The plot begins with a foreboding prophesy that sets the tone for the rest of the story. Kit knows her life is in danger, and she is determined to uncover who wants to harm her. Luckily, she has her skill in martial arts as well as her loyal brother and best friend to help her survive the prophecy.
The character development in this story is fantastic. Kit is a complex and dynamic protagonist who remains fierce and undaunted by adversity. I love her toughness and determination. Down on her luck and in need of money, Kit thinks about conducting some devious business. Her morally grey actions, as well as her sometimes selfish attitude, contribute to her realistic and complex personality.
Other characters in the story are as well developed as Kit. Her brother James, her best friend, her roommate, even her deceased uncle are well-rounded, dynamically developed, and interesting characters. The variety of paranormal beings are vividly constructed as well. Plus the story includes a friends-to-lovers romance which I loved! I’m a sucker for romance, and the relationship that develops throughout the story is fabulous!
The plot is as well developed and complex as the characters. The main story centers around Kit trying to stave off the predators after her inheritance. However, the plot also delves into complicated family relationships, budding romances, money problems, and learning to adapt to a whole new world of supernatural people.
This is a wonderful start to what promises to be an epic urban fantasy series. Thanks so much to the author for a copy of the book in exchange for my honest review.
Deadly inheritance. Kit inherited a bindi, an indian jewely for the middle of the forehead. But this one is magic and allows the wearer to see spells, runes, and supernatural creatures. Many people have offered her huge sums of money for it, and they are willing to kill for it. Her brother has foreseen her murder in the tea leaves. But the only way for a new person to us the jewel is for Kit to be dead. It is tied to the women of her family unless they are dead. Now what does she do? And if that isn’t all she lost her apartment, and the man she has loved for years is now engaged. Her life is falling apart. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review
“Witch’s Jewel” the first installment in the “Kit Melbourne Series” by Kater Cheek follows the eponymous heroine joggling her dream to become an artist and her everyday reality working at her brother’s coffeehouse to be able to somehow pay the bills. As the opportunity comes calling embodied into an unknown woman weaving a hefty check to buy the jewel Kit just inherited from her uncle it seems just to good to be true, and of course it is. Confronted to a deadly warning and intended to unearth the story of the jewel, Kit will embark into an adventure that will put her own resilience to the test.
With a very well-crafted verse, a relatable main character, very well drawn secondary ones, a good story with several side plots that combine to weave a rich tapestry with fast-paced action and unexpected twist, the book is a solid start into the series.
Kater Cheek storytelling is a jewel in itself, blending action and realistic description into a mix that becomes the background for a very interesting story weaving multitude elements into a fast-paced page-turner that keeps the reader interested at all times. Kit Melbourne is an instant likeable character that immediately bonds with the reader and takes us with into the adventure, someone we can relate to into a very credible urban fantasy setting. A veritable great addiction to the genre and a must read for all fans and those looking for a smart story with interesting ramifications, multidimensional characters and a gripping plot.
ONE UNEXPECTED BLOCK BUSTER!!!
Holy hell! Kater dropped the bomb, blowing me clean out of the water with this thrilling bad boy, switching gears and revving up the fears with this brilliantly composed dynamo, breaking out the heavy artillery, wrapping this baby up sleek, shiny and tight. Rolling with the drama, intrigue, turmoil, underlying threats, revelations, danger, spiraling suspense and nailbiting situations, along with a boatload of chaos while dodging calamity, you have one intoxicating masterpiece. One blazing action packed, hard hitting, heart pounding, pulse racing, adrenaline pumping, page flipping, block busting bombshell, displaying a perfectly compelling spin, imparting a killer storyline and gripping plot, bursting it into a frenzy with a life-altering culmination. The characters, dialogue, interactions and charged atmosphere along with relatable qualities and individual traits, blend and flow, transforming into genuinely approachable personalities. The scenes are written with such realism, impressive talent and unique insight, blasts this sparkling jewel to life, making the storyline pop. Awesome job Kater, thanks for sharing this little treasure with us.