lexee9's review against another edition
5.0
I really enjoyed this story! I liked the characters, Jordan and Matt, along with other characters as well. This book was a fun read for me. It was entertaining and drew me in from beginning to end. There was plenty of things going on to engage and keep your attention the whole story. There's that touch of paranormal in the story, as Jordan is a witch. This is a second chance story. The sex is explicit and fits the characters and story. I loved the interactions in this story, both with the main characters and the secondary ones. Overall, I had a fun time reading this book and would love to see the other brothers find their matches.
bookworm2913's review
5.0
A good start to an interesting series
Carrie Ann Ryan manages to write a light-hearted story here even amidst some heavy tension. This is a world of witchcraft and ghosts and happily ever after, even a little second chance romance with a twist. Loved it!!
Carrie Ann Ryan manages to write a light-hearted story here even amidst some heavy tension. This is a world of witchcraft and ghosts and happily ever after, even a little second chance romance with a twist. Loved it!!
enchantressofbooks's review
4.0
OMG – the warning in the synopsis is not only hilarious but extremely accurate (particularly the last part of the statement)! I’m not saying another word, but you will know exactly what I’m talking about if you’ve read the book or when you read it!!
I will say that this reads like a contemporary novel with the exception that the heroine is a witch and there are things that go bump in the night. It was a sweet, romantic story about high school sweethearts that may get that second chance and finally learn the truth regarding the events that lead them to be apart.
Jordan is strong (and by now you know I like my heroines to be strong and not ditzy or whiny, anyways, back to the review), smart, sarcastic, a hard worker but she is still vulnerable in that she hides her true self because of the abuse she suffered as a child on the hands of the town. She became an outcast at the age of five because of her gifts and she never got over that feeling, which caused her to neglect her gifts and not reach her full potential.
Enter Matt Cooper and his brothers (which, I’ll share more on them in a bit). Matt and Jordan were best friends since they were children, which blossomed into a romantic relationship in their teens. Matt and his brothers always considered Jordan part of their family and protected her when the town folks were mean. One night they were supposed to go out on a date and she never showed up. In fact, he found out that she left town. No goodbyes, no reasons, just got up and left. Now, eleven years later, she’s back. Sparks fly and their connection is just as strong as the day she left. However, she informs Matt that she is only back in town to get things squared away with her grandmother’s house and has no intentions on staying any longer than necessary. Matt hopes she changes her mind and offers to help her fix up her grandma’s house.
Onto the Cooper Brothers! Wow! Hot! Sexy! Professional! Family orientated! United Front! Their dynamic is entertaining and everything you would hope for bothers to be like! The stick up for one another and call each other names! Its quiet enduring, actually. Seems like the series will be following the Cooper Brothers as the next installment has been announced, “Santa’s Executive (Holiday, Montana, #2), expected to be released on December 4, 2012. I will say it will definitely be interesting!!
Remember how I said this read like a contemporary except for the witch and bump in the night aspect. Well, the only other thing that doesn’t read like a contemporary is the sex scenes. Holly Smokes Batman! Yeah, hot and steaming. Remember, this read like a contemporary and bam! Caught me off guard at first but then I was eagerly anticipating the next scene and was not disappointed.
Looking forward to getting to know the Cooper Brothers and the residents of Holiday, Montana better!!
Note: posted original review at Reading Between the Wines Book Club
For this and other book reviews, please visit Viviana, Enchantress of Books
I will say that this reads like a contemporary novel with the exception that the heroine is a witch and there are things that go bump in the night. It was a sweet, romantic story about high school sweethearts that may get that second chance and finally learn the truth regarding the events that lead them to be apart.
Jordan is strong (and by now you know I like my heroines to be strong and not ditzy or whiny, anyways, back to the review), smart, sarcastic, a hard worker but she is still vulnerable in that she hides her true self because of the abuse she suffered as a child on the hands of the town. She became an outcast at the age of five because of her gifts and she never got over that feeling, which caused her to neglect her gifts and not reach her full potential.
Enter Matt Cooper and his brothers (which, I’ll share more on them in a bit). Matt and Jordan were best friends since they were children, which blossomed into a romantic relationship in their teens. Matt and his brothers always considered Jordan part of their family and protected her when the town folks were mean. One night they were supposed to go out on a date and she never showed up. In fact, he found out that she left town. No goodbyes, no reasons, just got up and left. Now, eleven years later, she’s back. Sparks fly and their connection is just as strong as the day she left. However, she informs Matt that she is only back in town to get things squared away with her grandmother’s house and has no intentions on staying any longer than necessary. Matt hopes she changes her mind and offers to help her fix up her grandma’s house.
Onto the Cooper Brothers! Wow! Hot! Sexy! Professional! Family orientated! United Front! Their dynamic is entertaining and everything you would hope for bothers to be like! The stick up for one another and call each other names! Its quiet enduring, actually. Seems like the series will be following the Cooper Brothers as the next installment has been announced, “Santa’s Executive (Holiday, Montana, #2), expected to be released on December 4, 2012. I will say it will definitely be interesting!!
Remember how I said this read like a contemporary except for the witch and bump in the night aspect. Well, the only other thing that doesn’t read like a contemporary is the sex scenes. Holly Smokes Batman! Yeah, hot and steaming. Remember, this read like a contemporary and bam! Caught me off guard at first but then I was eagerly anticipating the next scene and was not disappointed.
Looking forward to getting to know the Cooper Brothers and the residents of Holiday, Montana better!!
Note: posted original review at Reading Between the Wines Book Club
For this and other book reviews, please visit Viviana, Enchantress of Books
xakyr's review against another edition
4.0
This was a really cute Halloween-ish story! It read very quickly, and I loved the play between the hero and heroine that were childhood sweethearts. The town seemed vibrant, with plenty of fodder for the subsequent books in the series that I know are coming. Even though there are only 5 books in the series, I am already wanting much more than that for this town! I can't wait to see what happens to the other Cooper brothers!
ipross's review against another edition
5.0
Originally reviewed for Cocktails and Books
“Jordan Cross might be a witch, but she wasn’t a pointy-hat-wearing, card carrying member of the green-skinned race.”
I loved that line. It gives you a look at the heroine underneath the insecure young woman. This is the same woman who, with a little more self-confidence, will eventually snub her nose at the residents of Holiday, Montana and their hateful attitude. Although, in my opinion, Jordan's self-confidence seems a long time in coming. Jordan seems more willing to stand up for her new friends than she is to stand up for herself. Which is why I found Halloween so funny. I have to admit to getting a kick out of her dressing up as a “pointy-hat-wearing, card carrying member”, minus the green skin, of the witch race for Halloween. That’s the kind of spunk I expected from a heroine that has a bunch of hunks like the Cooper brothers in her corner.
And Lord what a bunch of hunks they are. Although short on the descriptive details on any of the Cooper brothers other than Matt, each brother’s personality shines through in every appearance. From the strong silent Jackson to ladies man Tyler; I can’t wait to meet the women who deserve nabbing herself a Cooper.
However, I digress. This is Matt and Jordan’s story. And what a story it is. It’s the story of first love and how it never really goes away. Fear drove Jordan away and tragedy brought her back. Now it’s up to Matt to remind her how good they were together and try to convince her to stay. I absolutely loved how sweet they were and how Matt rekindled what they had by doing little things. They didn’t just jump into a physical relationship. They became friends again. Went out on dates... held hands... had hot make-out sessions on the couch, like they did as teenagers when they first fell in love. What woman wouldn’t want to be romanced in the sweetest of ways?
The fact of the matter is that it’s all about the spark. Characters either have it or they don’t. In this case, they definitely do.
“Jordan Cross might be a witch, but she wasn’t a pointy-hat-wearing, card carrying member of the green-skinned race.”
I loved that line. It gives you a look at the heroine underneath the insecure young woman. This is the same woman who, with a little more self-confidence, will eventually snub her nose at the residents of Holiday, Montana and their hateful attitude. Although, in my opinion, Jordan's self-confidence seems a long time in coming. Jordan seems more willing to stand up for her new friends than she is to stand up for herself. Which is why I found Halloween so funny. I have to admit to getting a kick out of her dressing up as a “pointy-hat-wearing, card carrying member”, minus the green skin, of the witch race for Halloween. That’s the kind of spunk I expected from a heroine that has a bunch of hunks like the Cooper brothers in her corner.
And Lord what a bunch of hunks they are. Although short on the descriptive details on any of the Cooper brothers other than Matt, each brother’s personality shines through in every appearance. From the strong silent Jackson to ladies man Tyler; I can’t wait to meet the women who deserve nabbing herself a Cooper.
However, I digress. This is Matt and Jordan’s story. And what a story it is. It’s the story of first love and how it never really goes away. Fear drove Jordan away and tragedy brought her back. Now it’s up to Matt to remind her how good they were together and try to convince her to stay. I absolutely loved how sweet they were and how Matt rekindled what they had by doing little things. They didn’t just jump into a physical relationship. They became friends again. Went out on dates... held hands... had hot make-out sessions on the couch, like they did as teenagers when they first fell in love. What woman wouldn’t want to be romanced in the sweetest of ways?
The fact of the matter is that it’s all about the spark. Characters either have it or they don’t. In this case, they definitely do.
cranberrytarts's review against another edition
2.0
OMG was I annoyed over the way the town kowtowed to the mayor. Uh..how is it legal that he can demand someone be arrested? Or tear down a house someone lives in and is in the process of renovating? Crap that like annoys me.
And don't get me started on the ridiculous way Jordan and Matt acted at different times. Morons, both.
Having said that..I did think the premise was a good one and I wouldn't mind reading another of the books to see if she improves, hence the 2 stars.
And don't get me started on the ridiculous way Jordan and Matt acted at different times. Morons, both.
Having said that..I did think the premise was a good one and I wouldn't mind reading another of the books to see if she improves, hence the 2 stars.
atomecko's review
3.0
Offered for free at allromanceebooks.com A bit too much of the word 'pussy' and a lot of drama, but the plot and romance were good.
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