Audio Book Review: A Farewell to Charms by Molly Harper

A Farewell to Charms by Molly Harper
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is Eva and Alex's story. It's a little rocky at the beginning, which being from two different backgrounds and having their own damaged history...it's expected for both to be a little shy on the love front.

There is trouble that happens. Eva's past years come out as to why she's being so quiet about her past. And that all comes to...visit. There's trouble that stirs from it, and puts her love in harms way.

I love the family and friendship bonds created. We see all the characters pop in and how they have become so close. The jokes and fun they all have together is great. They are all so comfortable with each other. I smiled at some quick clips and jokes that are made. Such a comfortable place.

This is also the last book of the series. Molly does a nice little tie up with where the characters are. It feels to leave the characters where they are happy. Could there be more written in Mystic Bayou? Maybe, because all lives do go on. Are there stories here with them? Maybe. But, for now the town and our favorite people here are in their places in the world.

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Audio Book Review: Shifters in the Night by Molly Harper

Shifters in the Night by Molly Harper
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Mystic Bayou is growing! And they need to add some new buildings such as apartment buildings for those arriving to town. Lia is here with the company she works for to help with that.

I love how the story starts with Lia running freely through the woods, relaxing and enjoying the fresh air. And how she accidently meets Jon. lol.

I'll say, I love how the men in these books are respectful of the woman being their own strong selves. But that the men love these woman for WHO they are and not just body parts.

Lia's work environment slowly turns into something that's not as comfortable as it once was. And her boss.... I know she says this is out of norm for him, but I don't know how she's worked for him for so long. Wow. But with this, Lia finds there's more trouble here than she expected.

I love how Lia, who's been focused on her work finds something in Mystic Bayou. She finds friends that she's never really had. She also finds love. I know it sounds like another hard working woman finds what she didn't know she wanted. But there's a nice flow to Lia's story in how she really does find a home instead of constantly moving.

And as for Jon. I love how he's starting to come out of his shell and be around people again. Having Will return in the last full book has helped Jon with this, but he's starting to make the steps and grow. And finding Lia is something he'll have to work towards thinking he is worthy after so long alone.

Another sweet story with great friends.

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Audio Book Review: One Fine Fae by Molly Harper

One Fine Fae by Molly Harper
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a quick novella listen/read. We meet a new character, Charlotte, as she arrives in Mystic Bayou to help Jillian with a...personal thing. (If you've read the series, you know. But I don't want to ruin it for those who haven't listened/read yet.) When she arrives she sees a man she's drawn to, and how he trips and narrowly misses knocking down the pie pyramid at the wedding. There's something about him, a curse. But she's also attracted to him.

This is a quick story where we learn more about Leonard. I some how missed he had a family curse on him in the previous books. But nice Leonard finds a girl that will love him. And maybe be able to help him and his family.

This was nice to see a little more of Leonard and meet the newest member of Mystic Bayou, here to help with families in a way Dr. Will's not able. Leonard and Charlotte seem like a nice couple. I'm loving the quick doubts but then talking it out as there is worry there. We all have worries and fears. That there's not a love triangle thing here, just people dealing with extraordinary circumstances and living through it.

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Audio Book Review: Always Be My Banshee by Molly Harper

Always Be My Banshee by Molly Harper


I enjoyed this one. I liked how the couple find each other when they arrive at Devil's Armpit and are introduced to Mystic Bayou. They seem to have thoughts and things in common along with being kind people that work for them working together.

I enjoyed how they find each other and grow together. Their solidarity in their lives is something they share and it eventually blooms into friendships they've wanted.

The romance... I found there wasn't a terrible big problem between them. Just working through troubles in town and Cordelia learning more about her power and controlling it. There are a few hiccups, which I enjoyed how they were written. Molly very easily could have taken the path many take with an old, childhood boyfriend. But she takes a path I appreciate much more. We have a few adults here folks!

I loved seeing things unfold with the Rift here. And we get our answers to it. Now, not as much work is done as it's a health hazard, which leads to time at growing friendships and romance. But that's what these books are about. Relationships. This couple is a great pair for this work.

I enjoy the quick one liners or mentions that pop up. Lines that you don't think people would say, but you know they think it. When you hear them say it, it's a hoot. I love these quick clips and seeing the reactions.

It's nice seeing them find friends and chosen family here. It's something they don't really have, and to see how accepted they are, well it's nice.

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Audio Book Review: Selkies are a Girl's Best Friend by Molly Harper

Selkies are a Girl's Best Friend by Molly Harper
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoy seeing Sonia in action. She's a strong woman who knows her worth and value in all she does. And she does work great magic at her job, even though she's human and no magic about her. She's amazing at keeping things organized and running smoothly in the office.

This book felt like it flowed nicely for Sonia and Will. A little bit of a bumpy start, but that gets ironed out pretty quick. And they find a nice easy rhythm they fall into with work and getting to know each other. Will has a few family issues from when he was growing up, and that creates a speed bump for him and Sonia.

The thing I'm always curious about with the romance is the Rift. The Rift felt to take a back seat to the romance of Sonia and Will. Which makes sense as Sonia isn't one to work at the Rift, she's administrative. Though, being so great at her job, Sonia does find some discrepancies in the reports that catch her eye and she ends up investigating them. The investigation is short lived, though it does lead to trouble.

Are you looking for romance? This is one for you.

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Audio Book Review: Even Tree Nymphs Get the Blues by Molly Harper

Even Tree Nymphs Get the Blues by Molly Harper
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This is a novella and short audio book. There's a new person arriving to town. She's drawn here by the pull of the rift that she's felt for years and is now ready to settle here. Along with starting her dairy farm to create and open her own creamery. Everyone's excited to have GOOD ice cream in town!

This story is of Ingrid as she moves to town and tries to avoid the League employees as she doesn't trust them. But, there's one man who keeps popping up, Rob Aspern. He seems sincere but he works for the League...

I didn't feel the connection for Ingrid at first as she arrived in Mystic Bayou. I thought it was going to be hard as an outsider who's not big on interaction to have a shop...but the dragons do it. She had such a strong distrust of the League, and made me wonder about how things were going to work out. Then, I couldn't see how any relationships, friend or lover, was going to blossom for her.

Then at the second half of the book, things shifted. Events lead Ingrid to start to open up to people in friendships, and potentially more. They find their way through mishaps and misunderstandings. The people they are shine through true in those moments.

There's no smexy time in this novella. But it's a sweet start.

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Audio Book Review: Love and Other Wild Things by Molly Harper

Love and Other Wild Things by Molly Harper
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Dani is a strong, independent woman. But sometimes someone comes along that you connect with and the relationship blooms into much more than you were looking for.

Dani has some family complications that she needs the pay from this job to help with. Her job, observe and repair the Rift in Mystic Bayou. However, there's another here too. The few times she meets this other woman, the woman is condescending and good at making the self-trained Dani feel inadequate. But the Rift is getting worse & Dani has to stand up for her thoughts, even if she losses the job and pay.

Dani faces herself and her need to be so independent, all with Zed who's determined to be there for her and help her when she's ready. Yes, this is a romance. Zed is an important part of the story and learning how things go when he finds, what he feels is, his mate.

I enjoy seeing Zed on the receiving end of the jokes from Bael, after Zed being the one picking on his best friend Bael. This is such a great friendship with these two. Jillian makes a few appearances too! And we get a little tidbit on how her relationship is going with Bael.

Dani's story has a similar feel as Jillian's story had. She's not looking for love, but fun, smexy time is welcome. Dani is more straight forward with her wants than Jillian was. There is an arch for Dani and her relationships along with her family. The arch with the Rift is still being worked on, Dani is needed and comes to a semi-close but there's more trouble out there over that Rift. I'm sure that will be looked into in future books.

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Audio Book Review: How to Date Your Dragon by Molly Harper

How to Date Your Dragon by Molly Harper
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I wanted something light and fun. This fit the bill. Jillian's quick humor is fun. She's kind and great with the people in Mystic Bayou...except one person gets under her skin. I enjoyed the tough start with Jillian and Bael. They both have their own reason's, and there's nothing wrong with them. But sometimes opening up and hearing what others thing can lead to a compromise, or better results.

I enjoyed getting Jillian's POV as well as Bael's POV. They are done in chapters which make it easy to follow. The narrators are split between the two views, Amanda for Jillian and Jonathan for Bael. I like this break between the chapters and characters. Each person interprets vocal cues and physical movements differently, and by having the narrators do whole chapters from the POV of the main character shows this. I feel sympathetic for each character as we get their view and their thoughts.

I enjoyed Bael's POV being added to the story. He didn't want someone here learning about their towns ways. Seems like there's something to hide...there is, but he's also trying to protect Jillian too. How he feels when other men are near her...it's more than attraction. It feels like a mate reaction. To see these two come together with the things happening is lovely, especially when murders start happening.

I listened while at work and couldn't wait to get to work to finish listening the second day. A quick, easy listen. Through the butting of heads with Jillian and Bael, I was always hoping for them to get together.

I'll be listening to the rest of this series as people come to Mystic Bayou. I look forward to more in this little town of magic.

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