Bewitched: From the Woodcutter’s Grimm Series-Classic Tales of Horror Retold, Volume II by Karen Wiesner
Publisher: Whiskey Creek Press
Genre: Contemporary, Paranormal
Length: Short Story (44 pgs)
Heat Level: Sweet
Rating: 4.5 stars
Reviewed by PoinsettiaThe second in a four-book miniseries within the Woodcutter’s Grim Series dealing with the curse on the Shaussegeny family. Very loosely based on The Little Mermaid.
Glynnis Shaussegeny becomes bewitched by the mystery man who appears out of nowhere on the abandoned property across the lake from her family’s estate. But does Aric Sayer have even more dark secrets than she does?
Has Glynnis betrayed her chosen mate before she’s even met him?
Glynnis is a werewolf who has made a huge mistake. She was sure that she’d already met the man destined for her. When that man walks away from her, she is devastated. Even worse, this means that she has been unfaithful to her true mate. I could practically feel her pain and loneliness as she howled her anguish at the moon. It isn’t long before Glynnis becomes aware that she’s not alone. Aric Sayer has been watching her. From the moment they meet, Glynnis and Aric are drawn to each other, but Aric isn’t an ordinary man, and his past is a mystery, even to himself. Is Aric her true mate, or is Glynnis making another mistake?
I’m glad I got to know a bit more about Glynnis. In the first story, Moonlight Becomes You, she seemed carefree and at peace with the family curse. However, this tale showed Glynnis in a much different light. She is a woman with a broken heart who longs for the peace she can only attain when she unites with her true mate. To make matters worse, her brother Lance has recently connected with his mate and they have a beautiful baby. While Glynnis is happy for her brother, she can’t help but feel a bit jealous. I think her mixed emotions add a very human element to this supernatural tale. That’s because a man with an generic super viagra undiagnosed heart problem? Experts say that the medicines may help. best viagra in uk You would have heard about kamagra- an excellent treatment for male erection disorders. The best method to gain from e-mail marketing is an increasingly popular tool in effective CRM, and it’s about time more online prescriptions for cialis businesses recognize that. Diabetes can https://pdxcommercial.com/order-4561 levitra purchase online damage them that may ultimately need artificial dialysis or kidney transplant.
Glynnis is also very honest and straightforward, traits which made her even more endearing. When she and Aric meet, the connection between them is powerful, but Glynnis holds back. I was very pleased that she resisted rushing into a serious relationship until he knew about her curse as well as her previous relationship. She is never cryptic with him, but she also never bombards him with too much information. Her patience allows him to freely choose whether to join her or not. I admire her courage at telling the truth even though it might mean she loses Aric forever.
Aric’s history is definitely interesting. I can’t say much about his true nature without spoiling the story, but I will say that he isn’t a werewolf. He’s a unique supernatural creature that adds an interesting dimension to the magic surrounding Glynnis and her family. Ms. Wiesner has packed a lot of information about Aric and his history into this short story, but it all fit together well and never felt rushed or overwhelming. I really enjoyed watching Glynnis and Aric discover the truth of his origins. This build up of information also led to a very exciting climax that had me speeding through the pages.
I‘m glad I had the opportunity to read Bewitched. Readers wanting to enjoy this great addition to the Woodcutter’s Grim Series should definitely read the first story in this “miniseries” within the overall series in order to better understand the Shaussegeny family. Once readers visit Woodcutter’s Grim, I have no doubt they’ll want to come back. I will certainly be reading the other stories in this series soon.
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