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by Candace Havens (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 46 ratings
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From the acclaimed author of Charmed & Dangerous comes a sassy paranormal romance about a gorgeous librarian who sees dead people.
 
Of all the places Kira Smythe thought she’d end up, her hometown of Sweet, Texas, certainly wasn’t one of them. But ever since a woman died because of her, Kira’s high-powered job, along with her five-year plan, have gone right out the window. Now she’s right back where she started: staying with her hippie, tofu-obsessed parents, except that somehow she’s inherited the local library. At least there’s a gorgeous guy in town who seems quite smitten with the new librarian. So what if he’s obviously got a few secrets up his sleeve? After all, Kira’s got her own secrets. Like the dead people who won’t stop talking to her. Or the magical books on the shelves. Or the fact that someone who’s very much alive seems determined to push her over to the other side.
 
Praise for Candace Havens
 
“A delightful ride from the first page to the last.”—Romance Reviews Today
 
“Simply bewitching!”—Jodi Thomas, New York Times bestselling author
 
“Quick-paced [and] engaging.”—Booklist
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    February 5, 2008
  6. Reading age
    18 years and up
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Havens returns to the charming (and charmed) town of Sweet, Texas, in her latest supernatural romance. Kira, a workaholic contract attorney, suffers a breakdown after she witnesses a coworker’s suicide, and she heads to Sweet to recuperate at her parents’ spa. She gets back on her feet thanks to her old friend Dr. Sam and a steady supply of library books and comfort food. Kira even starts a steamy relationship with handsome newcomer Caleb. But when she’s ready to return to Atlanta and her career, she comes into an inheritance connected to the local library and the paranormal powers that come with it, such as seeing the dead and the ability to answer almost any question. Havens has created another likable heroine with extraordinary powers in this enjoyable tale about finding true love and a true calling. --Aleksandra Walker

About the Author

Candace Havens is a sixteen-year veteran of the entertainment industry. In addition to writing countless columns on everything Hollywood, she recently published a biography of Joss Whedon, creator of Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0010VEKUY
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Berkley (February 5, 2008)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 5, 2008
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 340 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 308 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 46 ratings

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Bestselling author Candace Havens has written more than 35 novels. She has won the Holt Medallion and her books have received nominations for the RITA's and Write Touch Reader Awards. She is the author of the biography Joss Whedon: The Genius Behind Buffy and a contributor to several anthologies. She is also one of the nation's leading entertainment journalists and has interviewed countless celebrities including Tom Hanks, Nicolas Cage, Tom Cruise, George Clooney and many more. Candace also runs a free online writing workshop for more than 2000 writers and teaches comprehensive writing classes. She does film and TV reviews for Hawkeye in the Morning on 96.3 KSCS, and is a former President of the Television Critics Association.

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St. WilmaSue The Snarkess
5.0 out of 5 stars Rollicking good read
Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2008
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I received this book on 23 Febraury 2008, and, literally, could NOT put it down until I finished it. Then, I re-read it AGAIN, and found that I enjoyed it even more. For those of you out there who haven't made the acquaintance of Bronwen the witch from Ms. Havens' earlier works (The CHARMED AND . . .) series, this is a good book to get to be introduced to Ms. Haven's fun and highly entertaining worlds. I live in Texas, in a small town that is very similar to Sweet, Texas (don't THINK we've got a psychic librarian, or a coven of witches keeping us all safe - but I wouldn't bet against it either) but Ms. Havens captures small-town Texas perfectly. Kira Smythe is the daughter of hippies, who is a VERY high-powered corporate attorney in Atlanta. After a truly traumatic happenstance in her life that is complicated by a major illness, she comes home to Sweet to recuperate - and that's when the fun starts. I won't spoil the book for all of you potential readers out there by saying anything more. Just buy the book, and get the CHARMED AND . . . series by this same author. You won't be disappointed!
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Heather Marie
4.0 out of 5 stars Trademark Candace!
Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2011
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Another great one by Candace. This book tells the story of Kyra, Bronwyn the Witch's best friend, and how she came into her "interesting" powers. I enjoyed that I didn't feel like I was reading just another Bronwyn book. Kyra has her own personality and way of telling the story, which just goes to show Candace is a true writing talent. Quick and enjoyable read.
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Renea
5.0 out of 5 stars More, please!
Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2013
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This is a charming book that I come back to again and again, which really says something as there are always a dozen or more new books on my to read list that I desperately want enough time to tackle. The tight weave of mystery and suspense, the paranormal, self-discovery, family, the home town setting, the strong female lead character, and the cozy feel of the book work to create a separate time and place where I love to visit.
It's different from the authors other work, and I wish she would write more like this!
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Leiana
5.0 out of 5 stars 2nd time reading, in my collection now😁
Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2017
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Love this book and stoked I finally got it after waiting patiently beyond the due date. Quick note, third parties try their best but post offices often cling to books more when they are not directly purchased from Amazon. Simple reading that I enjoyed immensely. A great escape.
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E M Hall
4.0 out of 5 stars Charming!
Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2008
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A quick and fun read and I loved that the focus of the story was a library. The characters and story worked well and will look forward to the next one in the series.
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D. Sturdivan
5.0 out of 5 stars very enjoyable
Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2008
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i have read all of candace havens work and have enjoyed everyone of them. i am glad to see her create another new character, one i hope we will be seeing in future books. it was also cool the way she brought into the book her other characters. please keep writing ms haven, can't wait for the next one.
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Maggie
3.0 out of 5 stars Bargin Books sold at Hardback Price
Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2010
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This is the third (fourth?) book that I have paid full price for that has come from Amazon with a black mark across the bottom--which would make it a bargin book that I could get for about $3.00 at a bargin book warehouse. I want the readers of this series to be aware of this when they order this book and pay full price. Otherwise, I have enjoyed the series.
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Theresa Travelute
4.0 out of 5 stars Fun way to put magic in a story
Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2015
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Funny way to put magic in a story
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Jennifer Coish
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved this book just be warned you are not going ...
Reviewed in Canada on December 9, 2015
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Loved this book just be warned you are not going to want to put it down . Very easy read :)
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