August 29, 2007 | Bookworm Wednesdays
Sex and the Psychic Witch by Annette Blair
Back Blurb: The buyer for her family’s vintage clothing and curio shop, triplet witch Harmony Cartwright—who brings peace to everyone in her sphere—has the ability to read ancient objects and their owners, even their deepest darkest secrets. Now, a Celtic ring depicting a man’s empty embrace becomes a psychic mandate that leads her to Paxton castle on an island off the Salem, Massachusetts coast.
King Paxton has inherited a haunted money-pit of a castle he must sell before he’s cursed with more of the bad luck that plagued his family for generations, but out of nowhere, a leggy blonde walks in and quiets his disgruntled construction crew and wailing ghost. When King throws her out, chaos returns, so he brings her back.
Harmony could be the answer to his problems . . . or a very big distraction. He’s never been as attracted to anyone, but he’s made enough mistakes for one lifetime. He vows to be strong and offers her a job at the castle. She can search for vintage clothes while he peacefully gets the castle restored and sold.
King is Harmony’s psychic pot of gold. Because the ancient castle is his–heck, he was born there–she can read him. She knows he feels the same dizzying attraction for her that she does for him. She knows exactly what he wants to do to her—which is titillating—but he’s fighting his inclinations. Bummer.
Despite triplet tricks, Celtic myths, spells and rituals, unexpected family ties, and a psycho cat and her kittens, Harmony attempts to uncover the castle’s secrets while she acts out King’s unspoken fantasies until they’re acting them out together and fighting a powerful and angry ghost . . . in and out of bed.
In the final magical battle, will Harmony and King reclaim the castle, or is Gussie the ghost-witch stronger even than the power of love?
I’ve got four words to describe this book: L.M.A.O. Laughed my ass off, for those of you who don’t know what that stands for. I honestly don’t have one negative thing to say about this book. So let me tell you what I loved
~Unique character names: Harmony, Destiny and Storm (the triplet witches); Tigerstar, Gingertigger, Caramello and Warlock (the triplet witches’ kitties)
~ Harmony doesn’t like to bring negativity into her world, so she uses different phrases when she gets frustrated: “slam it!” rhymes with, well, you know; “Withering witch balls” (my favorite), and “blooming”. As in “He’s a blooming idiot”.
~ The many nicknames she came up with for the hero. I think my absolute favorite was “Brass Ass McGrumpy.”
~ I got a little history lesson about witchcraft in general, Pictish witches in particular, and Salem, Mass.
~ The humor. I don’t ever remember laughing aloud as much when reading a book as I did this one.
Harmony and King are such opposites that it’s great to watch them spark off each other. The dialogue is so quick, snappy and witty it reminded me of watching an episode of Moonlighting (Remember that show? A young Bruce Willis, Cybill Shepherd? A fav of mine back in the day). There was one part where I was glad I was at home when I read it because I laughed–uproariously–for a good 5 mins. Maybe more. I couldn’t get past that paragraph because every time I read it, I laughed harder. I kept thinking about it and laffed some more. When I pictured King’s reaction in my mind, I was getting a stomach cramp. Because it was a guy’s typical reaction and I could see it happening just like that in real life.
If an author can me laff like that while reading one of their books, then they’re doing something right. This is Book One in Ms. Blair’s “Triplet Witch Trilogy” and I can’t wait to read the other two; Storm’s tale is up next and you get a sneak peek at the end of Book One. The triplets were introduced in Book Three of Blair’s “Accidental Witch” series, so I’m going to have to do some backtracking and read that series as well.
Are you curious now? If so, check out Annette Blair online at her website
Review: 5 Bookmarks
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Alex says:
First of all, this book looks right up my alley! Thanks for the awesome recommendation.
Secondly. I am a bad, bad person and cannot find your address. I had a hectic week and am just finally getting ready to mail you an autographed copy of Back Talk, and I can’t find the email with your address ANYWHERE!!! If you send it again, I promise I’ll put it right in the mail. Muchas gracias! And sorry for the delay.
Annette Blair says:
Celise, can I put your review on my website and quote you on my homepage? You’ve made my week. My birthday week, as a matter of fact. THANK YOU!
Annette