Shanna Swendson

Katie Chandler finally believes that her life is under control, until her bumbling fairy godmother Ethelinda interrupts her date with her hunky co-worker Owen and an evil wizard with an eye for the ladies and plans for world domination is unleashed on New York.

A Novel

Damsel Under Stress

To-do: Stop the bad guys. Rescue the wizard. Find the perfect outfit for New Year’s Eve. At last, Owen Palmer, the dreamboat wizard at Magic, Spells, and Illusions, Inc., has conjured up the courage to get Katie Chandler under the mistletoe at the office holiday party. But just when it looks like Katie has found her prince, in pops her inept fairy godmother, Ethelinda, to throw a wand into the works. Ethelinda’s timing couldn’t be worse. A plot hatched by MSI’s rogue ex-employees, Idris and his evil fairy gal pal Ari, threatens to expose the company’s secrets–and the very existence of magic itself. Even worse, it could also mean the end of Katie’s happily-ever-after. Now Katie and Owen must work side by side (but alas, not cheek to cheek) to thwart the villains’ plans. Braving black-magic-wielding sorceresses, subway-dwelling dragons, lovelorn frog princes, and even the dreaded trip to meet Owen’s parents at Christmas, Katie and her beau are in a battle to beat Idris at his own sinister game. All mischief and matters of the heart will come to a head at a big New Year’s Eve gala, when the crystal ball will drop, champagne will pour, and Katie will find herself truly spellbound. Praise for Shanna Swendson’s Once Upon Stilettos “Magical and totally delightful . . . [a] quirky, lighthearted romance.” –freshfiction.com “A fast and funny read. Chicklit meets urban fantasy.” –Mary Jo Putney, author of The Marriage Spell

Enchanted Inc., Book 3

Colleen

3.5 Stars

Day Three back from vacation and all of zen had already been sucked out of me. By that point light reading was not only justified but probably a necessity. So I continued on reading the Enchanted, Inc. series.

In Damsel Under Stress things start moving a little more. Katie's romance finally gets under way. And there is the amusing addition of a reckless fairy godmother. A very cute little story!

RATING FACTORS:
Ease of Reading: 4 Stars
Writing Style: 3 Stars
Characters: 4 Stars
Plot Structure and Development: 4 Stars
Level of Captivation: 3 Stars
Originality: 3 Stars

I loved this book as much as I did the previous two books in the Katie Chandler saga... right up until the end. I saw it coming, but it still frustrated me. Fortunately I don't have long to wait before the next installment comes out. I'm off to pre-order it now...

Damsel Under Stress A Novel

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