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O que permitiu que fizessem com sua vida? Que as espinhas duram para sempre em n. Se o ar ficou leve, aproveite para respirar. Pode ser seu melhor instante, sabe? E o que te falta? O mesmo para todo mundo: All Formats Kindle Edition Sort by: Popularity Popularity Featured Price: Low to High Price: To make matters worse, Chloe's powers are nowhere to be found and there's no indication they will manifest anytime soon, so the protections that have kept the town safe for years are beginning to break down.
That could allow Isadora - the evil Fae queen who's wanted to rule Sugar Maple and take it back into the mists to Fae - to get her wish. MacKenzie's presence could threaten the very existence of Sugar Maple as he pokes into things better left alone.
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Could Luke be Chloe's true love and the answer to everyone's prayers? Since Luke's a human, it doesn't seem likely, but then again, Sugar Maple's filled with magick, so anything is possible! The story is developed very smoothly and effectively to the ending that is what you hope for. Looking forward to the next book! Oct 26, Rachael rated it did not like it Shelves: I read this book with single-minded hope: Giddy with excitement, I danced around work telling people how thrilled I was to read this new paranormal knitting romance I know!
Who would have thought to combine so many stellar genres into one book? I read two chapters on my lunchbreak, which is when I realized that in addition to the paranormal and the romance AND the knitting there was also. All that was missing I read this book with single-minded hope: All that was missing was a culinary mystery to make this transcend worst book of the year status and rocket straight into Worst Books I Have Ever Read land.
So I read it all in an evening. Wow, what a disappointment. It wasn't even amazingly horrible, just. The author didn't take any risks with the story line or writing. Granted, I knew what it was when I started, so I expected certain things: Lucky for me, I was correct. What I didn't expect was that Bretton would try to normalize Sugar Maple the town in which the story took place so much that it was devoid of any excitement.
There was no purple, overdone prose, no real emotional anguish. It was just flat. Really, I'd much prefer to read terrible books than boring ones. Jan 22, Aislynn rated it it was amazing Shelves: This book combines so many elements that I love - yarn, knitting, witches and a slew of amazing paranormal characters.
In a small Vermont town called Sugar Maple everything is perfect, except that the town is populated with Vampires, Witches, Weres, Ghosts and every other type of magical creature you could imagine! For the first time, Sugar Maple has a murder. Which brings Luk This book combines so many elements that I love - yarn, knitting, witches and a slew of amazing paranormal characters.
Which brings Luke MacKenzie, unfortunate for him - he's human.
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The only other human in town or part human is Chloe. Who also happens to be the Mayor! These to have some great chemistry which builds through out the story. One of the things I really loved about this story was how all the different characters interacted with one another. How they protected who they were and what they were from Luke and his investigation. Everyone looked out for one another, which is one of the great things about small communities. This story has some great twists, turns and unexpected moments.
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I don't want to give too much away about the story, but this is a great start to a new series set in Sugar Maple. It has earned a spot on my library wall and Barbara's books will easily be added to my Auto-buy list.
I recommend this to anyone who enjoys paranormal romances and knitting based books! View all 4 comments. Dec 20, MB What she read rated it it was ok Shelves: Nora Roberts fans should love this series. It is sweetsy in the same sort of way. I, however, found it silly. Especially the cartoonish villain who might as well have been named Cruella de Ville.
But it was fairly well written, and should appeal to NR fans and readers who like small towns, and sweet romance with cozy fantasy elements. The knitting ideas was kind of cool.
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I was in a 'bah, humbug' kind of mood when I read this. So my vote is skewed by the fact saccharinely sweet was not a good fit for my mood while reading. View all 5 comments. The Sugar Maple Chronicles Author: I even watched my grandmother and great grandmother use spinning wheels to spin wool into yarn. And yes, I'm that old!
Through my eyes as a child, it seemed magical watching them create their colorful masterpieces. I remember asking my mom if it was magic and she would always reply: And believe me, I discovered quickly that knitting is a craft requiring years of hard work, skill, and countless hours of practice. Barbara Bretton is a new-to-me author, so I had no idea what to expect, but the knitting aspect of this story immediately snagged my interest. I did my due diligence by reading the blurb and several of the reviews, then made my purchase and dove in.
And color me very pleasantly surprised. I found myself instantly drawn into the story and the town of Sugar Maple, Vermont. Casting Spells is a delightful cross between a sweet, clean paranormal romance, a delightful comedic whodunit, and an edge of your seat cozy mystery infused with a large cast of fascinating characters, an intriguing premise, an engaging storyline, a generous splash of suspense, a sprinkle of humor, and lots and lots of magic. The narrative was written in the first person with clearly defined his and her perspectives.
The dialogue was smart, snappy, and flowed effortlessly. I was spellbound by the interaction and chemistry between Chloe and Luke. When these two meet, attraction ignites, sparks fly, and passion explodes! And I do mean literally! I love stories in which the hearts of the hero and heroine know instantly what it wants, even if it does take their brain a while to catch up.
Seeing them struggle to recognize their feelings is always the best part of the story, although I will admit, I did have my doubts about the outcome of the future for Chloe and Luke. When that happens, you know the writer has done their job exceptionally well, and Bretton certainly did because by the end, I was sniffling, snuffling, and angrily wiping tears, truly believing there could be no happy ending for our unlikely lovers.
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But thankfully, fate refuses to be denied and love always wins, at least that's what my heart chooses to believe. So, did I like this book! Yes, I did, very much! So why only three stars? I'm not trying to be a negative nelly but there were quite a few typos and several inconsistencies, one of which completely disrupted the flow of the story. There were continued references throughout the story about Luke meeting Gunnar at the restaurant and a glass of wine which mysteriously magically flew across the table and ended up in Luke's lap - but it never happened, at least not in my copy.
Gunnar nor the glass of wine were ever in the scene. And I searched-several times. It kinda broke my heart because I really liked this book. I was very disappointed. This story could have been so much better with a professional proofread and a little more attention to detail from the author. Would I recommend it? Yes, and I am for anyone age 14 and above.
It's clean, sweet, and there is romance but no explicit sex. It does contain mild violence, but it's not gory or graphic, however the story is based on a murder mystery.
Will I read this author again? This may have been my first time reading the work of Barbara Bretton, but it certainly won't be my last! And finally, was I entertained? If you enjoy paranormal cozy mysteries generously seasoned with romance, I'd give this book a whirl, especially if you enjoy a little humor and a lot of knitting!
Sep 06, Mary Robinson rated it it was ok Shelves: Romance in the paranormal genre that was just OK, not really a good match for me. Aug 26, Genevieve Bomes rated it it was amazing. At first I wasn't sure that this was going to be my kind of book but I was engrossed in it and couldn't put it down.
A Harry Potter like book that really is fantastic. I can't wait to read the next books. The descriptions and characters are well thought out and developed and there will be rooms for tears and joy through out the book. Nov 03, Julie rated it it was amazing. A little magic, a little romance, crazy neighbors that include selkies, toothless vampires in the local retirement home, good and bad Fae, and lovable characters all come together here.
The town--which was built as a replica of Salem, MA--is under a blessing spell. As long as a female descendant of the original sorceress is in town, falls in love thereby coming into her powers and gives birth to a daughter, the town will be safe. But the spell is unraveling and Chloe, the town's only hope is n A little magic, a little romance, crazy neighbors that include selkies, toothless vampires in the local retirement home, good and bad Fae, and lovable characters all come together here. But the spell is unraveling and Chloe, the town's only hope is now 30 and loveless.
She is also half human, so there is doubt she will ever come into her powers. The town has been on a relentless campaign to find her a magical love-of-her-life, but nothing works. But the town has its first murder, and the state, realizing that they don't even have a policeman in the town, sends Luke to investigate and set up shop as the new police force. But no one in town wants a human to see past their non-magic veneer. How would they react to the fact that the hardware store-owner and his sons are werewolves, or that the funeral home director is a vampire?
But like all good romantic comedies, true love wins out. Usar um alargador na orelha, ter um pint. O que permitiu que fizessem com sua vida? Que as espinhas duram para sempre em n. Se o ar ficou leve, aproveite para respirar.
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