4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Witches and romance with sexy, southern charm, Feb 11 2011
By Jo Anne Banker - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Halfway Hexed (Paperback)
Tammy Jo Trask has gotten herself into trouble again. It's not really her fault that she and the darkly handsome wizard Bryn Lyons had to whip up some magic between them recently to save her hometown of Duvall, Texas. Unfortunately, Bryn is forbidden to mix his magic with hers until she's properly trained. So leaders of WAM, the World Association of Magic, are on their way to investigate the two.
Bryn works with her on evasion tactics to dodge WAM's questions, but he's a slick attorney. She's just a small-town pastry chef, with magical powers that are a bit out of kilter and that sometimes go awry. She finds her best defense is honesty.
In the mean time, a few over-zealous locals think Tammy's magic must come from Satan. That's just silly, of course, but they intervene, thinking to drive the Bad Guy from her. Their shenanigans are a constant source of irritation when Tammy's got better things to tend to.
On top of everything else, someone - she doesn't know who - mailed her a strange piece of jewelry. She's got some connection to it though, because visions from it haunt her. There's a young woman Tammy must save from... well, she's not sure what, but definitely something.
So there's plenty going on in her life by the time the three top-level representatives of WAM show up. The entourage consists of its powerful president Barrett, the impressive and deadly operative Winterhawk, and the perfectly coifed and manicured Gwen. Hmph. Who better to interrogate Bryn than his lovely ex-girlfriend?
But as usual in Tammy Jo's world, things get out of hand. Before you know it, some really strange and unnatural disasters ensue. Her best friend Mercutio, who's a good-sized ocelot kitty, tries to keep her out of trouble, but it's no small task. Thank goodness, Bryn's around to help.
The problem is that a long-time family taboo between the two witch families makes Bryn a no-no for Tammy. But a girl has to ask herself the all-important question--when do a man's actions cross that fine line between manipulation to bind her to him, and a willingness to sacrifice all for the woman he loves?
This story is action-packed with twists and turns guaranteed to have readers on the edge until they've turned the last satisfying page. Kimberly Frost has once again whipped up a tale filled with action, surprises, and an excellent romance. Enjoy!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Will leave you waiting for the next book, April 24 2011
By Jessica "The Guardian of the Crossroads" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Halfway Hexed (Paperback)
Halfway Hexed by Kimberly Frost
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I kind of don't like that in all three books only about two weeks has passed which is such a short time for three books. But like me if you have been a fan of the other two books this one will not make you want to stop and the Ending will make you BEG for more!!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
fun Texas two step witch hunt, Feb 5 2011
By Harriet Klausner - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Halfway Hexed (Paperback)
Though a relatively new witch twenty something Tammy Jo Trask is a veteran of war having battled an assortment of predatory paranormal and insane humans (see Barely Bewitched and Would-Be Witched), but this battle is different. The Duval, Texas townsfolk led by Bryn Lyons' former girlfriend want to sweep away all the witches.
Tammy Jo is caught in the middle as she must decide what to do about Bryn. She knows what he wants to know. Tammy Jo has concealed what happened to his mother ages ago. However, Tammy Jo hesitates revealing what she knows to her beloved as she considers her family warning her to have nothing to do with Bryn. If each risks trusting the other's love, their combined magical power turns stratospheric.
The latest Southern Witch Texas fantasy is faster than the speed of light and loaded with an incredible amount of action that the audience has no chance to breathe and read at the same. The story line moves forward on the romantic subplot while a Texas two step witch hunt is done in earnest.
Harriet Klausner