Would-Be Witch (Paperback)

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Product Description

The promising debut of a hot new voice in paranormal romance-and the first of the Southern Witch novels.

The family magic seems to have skipped over Tammy Jo Trask. All she gets are a few untimely visits from long-dead, smart-mouthed family ghost Edie. But when her locket-an heirloom that happens to hold Edie's soul-is stolen in the midst of a town-wide crime spree, it's time for Tammy to find her inner witch.

After a few experiences with her dysfunctional magic, Tammy turns to the only person in small-town Duval, Texas, who can help: the very rich and highly magical Bryn Lyons. He might have all the answers-and a 007 savoir faire to boot-but the locket isn't the only heirloom passed down in Tammy's family. She also inherited a warning: stay away from Lyons.

About the Author

This is Kimberly Frost's first novel.

Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Berkley Trade (February 3, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0425225771
• ISBN-13: 978-0425225776
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.5 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #72,777 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This Southern Sassy Which is FAB!, February 16, 2009

By	S. L. Davis "LA Librarian" (Watson, LA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Tammy Jo is 23, red-headed, sassy, and too hot-tempered for her own good. She has failed magical powers, a failed marriage, a failed career, and the only thing she is supposed to do is keep her Aunt Edie's locket (which is attached to Edie's ghost) safe and she fails that as well.

With her remaining aunts off fighting other battles, Tammy Jo is alone in Duval, Texas, sans locket, suddenly attracting a lot of paranormal attention including werewolves and the living dead. In addition to that she is also attracting the attention of her sexy, and charming ex-husband Kyle and a wizard named Bryn Lyons who is strictly off limits for reasons Tammy doesn't know. The characters are quirky and flawed and oh so lovable. Kyle, Tammy's ex is a good ol' boy who you want to punch then smooch and Bryn is very 007 with wizard skills.

Although the story wraps up a little too quickly, the tone is light and funny and makes you want the answers to many questions which will hopefully be answered in the upcoming installments:

1. Why must Tammy Jo stay away from Bryn?
2. Where the heck are the Aunts?
3. What happened to Edie?
4. Will Tammy Jo get back together with Kyle or will she succumb to Bryn and his magical abilities.

A very promising new series!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fun start to a series, March 18, 2009

By	Deborah Wiley (Winter Haven, FL) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

The day doesn't start off well for Tammy Jo Trask. First she has to deal with that pesky Jenna Reitgarten, and then her family's ghost, Edie, makes an unexpected appearance. Worse, the night ends with a robbery that leaves Tammy Jo only six days to find her locket or risk the complete destruction of Edie's ghost. Tammy Jo has never shown any inclination towards magic but it's her only hope if wants to save Edie. Meanwhile, two men are vying for her attention, her ex-husband Zach Sutton and magician Bryn Lyons. Can Tammy Jo be more than a WOULD-BE WITCH?

WOULD-BE WITCH is Kimberly Frost's debut novel and a fantastic kick-off to what looks to be a promising series. Ms. Frost doesn't hesitate to throw her characters right into the heat of the action as the story takes off at a breakneck pace that doesn't let up till the very end. One note of caution, however. WOULD-BE WITCH has romantic elements but it definitely is not a conventional romance and readers looking for the typical elements of a romance might be uncomfortable with Tammy Jo's indecision regarding Bryn and Zach.

Tammy Jo is the quintessential version of true Southern snarkiness. Her manners intermingle with her snappy attitude to produce some hilarious moments. The small town environment will resonate with anyone who has ever spent time in one as Kimberly Frost perfectly captures the atmosphere. Admittedly, there are some over-the-top moments as well but the overall tone makes it work.

WOULD-BE WITCH is a fun read. It will be interesting to see what direction Kimberly Frost takes with her characters in future books. Easily recommended.

COURTESY OF CK2S KWIPS AND KRITIQUES

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Would-Be Witch- A Joyfully Recommended Title, May 9, 2009

By	M. Nix "Joyfully Reviewed" - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Tammy Jo Trask comes from a long line of witches. Too bad the ability seems to have skipped a generation. Tammy Jo's attempts at magic usually end in disaster, or at least a scorched yard and herb garden. But when the locket containing the family ghost is stolen she goes on the hunt, and uses a little magic in the process.

The locket is stolen in the midst of a crime spree in the small town of Duvall, Texas and the theft sets off a chain reaction of events that show Tammy Jo there's more to life than meets the eye. It attracts the attention of Deputy Zach Sutton, Tammy Jo's ex-husband whom she has an on-off relationship that is currently in the on mode.

It also attracts the attention of Bryn Lyons, an uber-sexy wizard that wants Tammy Jo for himself. The problem with that is Tammy Jo received a list from her family of things to avoid in life, and that list includes avoiding anyone named Lyons.

As the hunt for the locket continues Tammy Jo finds herself facing many challenges including the fact her magic may not be as dormant as it may seem. Now if she can just come out of this adventure alive, things will be terrific.

Would-Be Witch is the first book in the new Southern Witches series by Kimberly Frost and I have to say it left me wanting more. I adored Tammy Jo's plucky behavior, from the first page where she doesn't back down from her rival to the last, where she stands up for herself again.

Watching her interact with Zach was tender and I could see the love/hate relationship between them and understand its nuances. And the addition of sexy Bryn just made things hotter. The world in which our three main characters live is fun and full of interesting beings.

This tale was nonstop, from the first page to the last and when I was done I found myself pining to see what came next. That makes Would-Be Witch a definite Recommended Read for me.

Ms. Frost has penned the start of an interesting new series that is sure to win her many fans.

Amelia
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