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Magic Gone Wild (Bottled Magic #3)

by Judi Fennell (Goodreads Author)

3.82 of 5 stars 3.82 · rating details · 45 ratings · 17 reviews

Genie Vana Aphrodite is having a pretty rough day. She's failing to live up to the name "Aphrodite," she's stuck living in her master's attic, and her powers are on the fritz. To make matters even worse, her master's great-grandson, Zane, informs her that she has completely ruined his family's reputation. Zane is ready to sell his family's estate, genie and all but Vana's...more

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Sep 10, 2012 Amy Jacobs rated it 4 of 5 stars

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Author Judi Fennell always has a way with words. She can make a book come to life with each chapter of her books.

While this is number three in the Bottled Magic series, Magic Gone Wild can be read as a stand alone if you haven't made it through the first two books yet. I love it when authors make sure that a series can be read out of order without being confused and lost.

Vana is a genie but her powers are far from perfect. The only time she can get them to work is when Zane kisses her. I thoug...more

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Sep 15, 2012 April rated it 5 of 5 stars

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Zane Harrison goes back to his hometown to sell his childhood home. He is more than ready to unload the home that has kept the rumors about his eccentric family continuing. He gets a lot more than he bargained for when he finds a genie in the attic and finds out that she is the reason for all of the rumors. Because Vana , short for Nirvana, isn't exactly in control of her magic and has caused quite a bit of chaos in her time, especially when...more

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Aug 08, 2012 Judy & Marianne from Long and Short Reviews rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: contemporary, paranormal, non-erotic

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Zane Harrison just wants to get back to his life as a professional football player. As the last of the Harrisons, he has returned to the old family home, determined to sell it and escape his grandfather’s eccentric reputation. What he finds, however, is more that he can believe.

Zane quickly discovers that his great-grandfather Peter wasn’t really crazy, but was, in fact a kind and generous man, who just happened to possess a genie. An...more Originally posted at: http://longandshortreviews.blogspot.c...

Zane Harrison just wants to get back to his life as a professional football player. As the last of the Harrisons, he has returned to the old family home, determined to sell it and escape his grandfather’s eccentric reputation. What he finds, however, is more that he can believe.

Zane quickly discovers that his great-grandfather Peter wasn’t really crazy, but was, in fact a kind and generous man, who just happened to possess a genie. And not just any genie, but a beautiful, sensuous and very definitely inept one. Vana is determined to show Zane that he needs the house just as much as the house needs him. As each catastrophe is worse than the one before, she has to try and harness her errant powers, and show Zane what life could like, without falling in love with him, that's not allowed for good reason.

Then, there’s Gary, Zane’s high school nemesis, determined to find out the secret to the Harrison ‘curse’ to have it for himself. Can Vana tame her powers and her attraction to Zane? Can Zane come to terms with the fact that magic really does exist, and his old family home is filled with genies, gargoyles, dancing dishes and a talking phoenix named Merlin, who always makes inopportune entrances? Can Vana stop Gary, save the house, and win Zane’s heart in the process?

Magic Gone Wild is Judi Fennell’s third book of magical genies. I have the others, but was happy to see that they are stand-alone books. This is a fun and sexy world Ms. Fennell has created, and her characters are a delight to meet. The mix of reality and magic is sometimes funny, sometimes sweet, but always engaging.

Nirvana Aphrodite, or as she prefers, Vana, is an eight hundred twenty nine year old genie. She's sweet, sexy and wants to be successful like her twin sister. But unfortunately, Vana can’t control her magic, no matter how hard she tries-until she kisses Zane. Then things work the way they should for a while. She's determined to convince Zane not to sell the house, with all of its enchanted inhabitants and historical value. I enjoyed watching as she got into each mess, and the things she would do to fix it sometimes made more problems for her. I liked her for her never give up attitude, and what she would do for those she cared about.

Noah Harrison is tall, handsome, and determined to make the town forget his great-grandfather’s eccentric reputation. Now that the estate has come to him, he plans to fix up the house and sell it, so he can get back to his life in the city. So imagine his surprise when he's dropped into Vana’s genie bottle, and life becomes surreal for him. I liked Zane, and his slow acceptance of the reality of magic in the world. It was fun watching as he began to care for Vana, and learned more about his family’s history in the town of Harrisonville, Pennsylvania. Along the way, he found out that what seemed important when he first got there, just didn’t compare to what he found in the old family homestead.

There are some memorable characters in this, like Merlin the wise-cracking phoenix, the enchanted children who were now dancing dishes, and many other magical folks. The whole house became a character as well, and of course Gary, the one-time bully and prospective politician has a role in the overall events as well. There's one huge surprise at the end, concerning who has been behind everything, and it's a well-disguised secret till the end. I recommend this for those who believe in magic and passion and like their romance with some of both.
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Jul 31, 2012 Romancing the Book rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: contemporary, fantasy, urban-fantasy

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What would you do if you found a genie in a bottle and could get unlimited wishes? Once in a while you stumble across a book that is just…well…ummm…plain and simple a fun book to read. Who couldn’t do with a little genie magic? I’m thinking laundry, yard work, bathrooms, and windows. I think you get where I am going.

As fun as it would be sometimes things go awry as with Vana short for Nirvana. Who by the way nev...more Posted on Romancing the Book's blog
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What would you do if you found a genie in a bottle and could get unlimited wishes? Once in a while you stumble across a book that is just…well…ummm…plain and simple a fun book to read. Who couldn’t do with a little genie magic? I’m thinking laundry, yard work, bathrooms, and windows. I think you get where I am going.

As fun as it would be sometimes things go awry as with Vana short for Nirvana. Who by the way never finished her training… She did however choose a bottle and has had some masters. When Vana is around things tend to not go as she would like them to.

Her master Peter just didn’t know what to do with her anymore so to get a little reprieve from Vana he puts her in her bottle and in the attic. He dies shortly after and she is locked there till Zane Harrison his great-great grandson comes along to get the house ready to sell.

Somehow he ends up in the bottle with Vana. Things then start to happen which confuse him. After a fairly short amount of time he comes to except Vana and finds that when he kisses her, her magic actually works the way it is supposed to.

This story is so lighthearted and delightful it was easy to fall in love with Vana and Zane as we get to share in their romance.

The things that happen along the way like the ‘children’ who are enchanted dishes. Because her magic doesn’t work right she has been unable to change them back. Then there is the coat rack, the armoire, carpet, compact…well, you get the picture. All collected by Zane’s great-great grandfather and still enchanted. They added depth to the story and made it seem like such a fun house to live in.

Ms. Fennell has captured a new fan with her delightful magic in bringing love, enchantment and genies alive. Even if the genie causes havoc in her wake you still can’t help but fall in love with her and her quest to just be herself. We all need to laugh till we cry at times. That is just how wonderful this story is.

So, go out and pick up your copy of Magic Gone Wild and fall in love with the zany life of Vana as she pulls Zane into it and falls in love. Oh! I forgot all about ‘Merlin’ the colorful talking Phoenix. I think you just may find yourself falling in love with this story I know I did. I can’t wait for the next book; but in the meantime I am going to read the first two in the series.

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Jul 15, 2012 Stephanie rated it 4 of 5 stars

Magic Gone Wild
ORIGINAL POST "MAGIC GONE WILD: I Dream of Jeannie Rebooted" AT FANGS, WANDS AND FAIRY DUST

I Dream of Jeannie was one of my favorite shows growing up and as a young adult I enjoyed the reruns. See, I always had the supernatural and paranormal in mind even as a child. The comparisons will surely arise if you were growing up in the 1960s to 1980s.

Like Jeannie, Vana's magic often goes awry. Sometimes a little bit and often a whole lot. And, like Jeannie, Vana falls for a public figur...more Magic Gone Wild
ORIGINAL POST "MAGIC GONE WILD: I Dream of Jeannie Rebooted" AT FANGS, WANDS AND FAIRY DUST

I Dream of Jeannie was one of my favorite shows growing up and as a young adult I enjoyed the reruns. See, I always had the supernatural and paranormal in mind even as a child. The comparisons will surely arise if you were growing up in the 1960s to 1980s.

Like Jeannie, Vana's magic often goes awry. Sometimes a little bit and often a whole lot. And, like Jeannie, Vana falls for a public figure in Pro-football player Zane Harrison. Zane is much more modern than Jeannie's Master, Captain Nelson, an astronaut when astronauts were rock stars.

Nelson was also constantly worried about people seeing Jeannie and some of her antics. Zane is similarly worried about Vana and her mix-ups.

The book is cute, fun and fluffy. It is not quite as predictable as I thought it would be as this Genie (Vana) has a lot more backbone than Jeannie did.

Even with a little personal growth trope and existential crisis the book doesn't have pretensions of being "literature." It is a fun and light romp through the passions and foibles of a good-guy football hero and a genie with a heart of gold. It is third in Fennel's Bottled Magic series. There's decently written, straight and vanilla sex with a good portion of lust and longing.

Since it is the third book Fennell has her world down pat. There is a governing body, there are established rules. There's a clever mix of mythologies. I enjoyed the concept of the magical equivalent of a Grimoire, written by Vana's accomplished twin, called the Djinoire.

My only issues with the story are in the overriding premise, the "typecasting," and some discontinuity.
It relies too heavily on Vana's magical mishaps and those rely heavily on misspoken words or on puns. Zane and Vana are rather typical and there's also a bevy of the usual suspects: a grade school rival and man hungry woman. I also found a lack of continuity in whether Vana, having been shut up in her bottle for 114 years, knew about modern conveniences. At one point she is asked if she can drive and she is perplexed, but then she has a laptop, TV and i-Pad.

Unlike Captain Nelson, Zane Harrison is capable of learning from his mistakes, being supportive and rearranging his priorities. Vana seems a bit more liberated, and brighter than Jeannie. She also rearranges her priorities. It makes for a bittersweet Happily Ever After.

A fabulous vacation/camp/beach read. Especially accompanied by a tall, fruity drink! A remarkably fast 384 pages slipped by in one evening!
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Aug 16, 2012 Jen (That's What I'm Talking About) rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: genies, bottled-magic-series, paranormal-romance

My Rating: 4 stars: Enjoyed - strongly recommend(A-)
Full Review: http://www.twimom227.com/2012/08/revi...

Right from the get go, Magic Gone Wild has a different feel than the first two books. Genie Nirvana (aka Vana) has been trapped in her bottle for over a hundred years after the death of her former master, Peter. We learn right away that Vana has a huge heart, but just can’t seem to get her magic working correctly. She makes simple mistakes, such as vanishing the stairs when she intended to va...more My Rating: 4 stars: Enjoyed - strongly recommend (A-)
Full Review: http://www.twimom227.com/2012/08/revi...

Right from the get go, Magic Gone Wild has a different feel than the first two books. Genie Nirvana (aka Vana) has been trapped in her bottle for over a hundred years after the death of her former master, Peter. We learn right away that Vana has a huge heart, but just can’t seem to get her magic working correctly. She makes simple mistakes, such as vanishing the stairs when she intended to varnish the stairs. These mistakes give Vana an endearing quality that Peter’s great-grandson, Zane, can’t overlook. Both Vana and Zane are genuinely good people, which makes the pair such a lovable duo. You want to see the two lonely, kind hearts find happiness together. They have an incredible attraction.

Other than the primary couple, there is a conflict with Gary, a jealous high school mate of Zane, who wants Vana and magic for selfish reasons. He adds just enough conflict to the story to create an exciting tension, but not overrun the plot. Also, we have Merlin, the talking Phoenix, who functions as a way to get information to the pair (knowledge of the Genie world to Zane, knowledge of Gary's nefarious activities to the pair, etc.) He also provides some humor and at times acts as Vana's conscious.

One thing that was new in this story was the concept of the Fates. Vana messes with the three Fates by changing time not once but twice. And in the end, when Vana wants to come clean and open up to Zane (because she realizes she loves him), the Fates interfere. I was left wondering why the Fates are so interested in Vana, especially since we haven’t seen them interfere with other genies in the previous books. Whether or not it happened in earlier books doesn’t impact this story, and I enjoyed how Vana handles herself when threatened by these women.

Overall, I adored Magic Gone Wild and it’s charming characters - probably the most of the three Bottled Magic books. It had a different tone than the other two and can most certainly be read as a stand alone. I wasn’t a hundred percent on board with why Vana's magic is so messed up, but in the end it doesn't matter since when a Genie says "I love you," she gives up her magic. The book doesn't spend a lot of time in the world of the Genies and focuses more on the love story between Vana and Zane. We witness the pair spend time getting to know each other as they make their own magic. Magic Gone Wild is a romantic love story with a generous dose of laughs that warmed my heart. (less)

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Aug 16, 2012 Ana♥ Beach Bum Reads rated it 4 of 5 stars

Nirvana Aphrodite has been sealed in her bottle for over a hundred years, when suddenly Zane Harrison, the grandson of the man who locked her back in her bottle, finds himself in her bottle with no clue that the woman standing before him is indeed a genie. Vana kept a promise that she is determined to follow through and with Zane there to help her control her wacky magic, Vana has no doubt that she'll turn the invisible children back into themselves. But she didn't plan on falling for Zane in t...more Nirvana Aphrodite has been sealed in her bottle for over a hundred years, when suddenly Zane Harrison, the grandson of the man who locked her back in her bottle, finds himself in her bottle with no clue that the woman standing before him is indeed a genie. Vana kept a promise that she is determined to follow through and with Zane there to help her control her wacky magic, Vana has no doubt that she'll turn the invisible children back into themselves. But she didn't plan on falling for Zane in the process.

Ahh. This book was a really fun and easy read. Hate to say this, but I read this series out of order. But, I think it's a pretty good stand alone and I didn't feel lost at all. The sezzy factor in this book is pretty mild, yeah there's that instant attraction and the ridiculous amount of kissing, but it was okay. Not, mind blowing, but not bad either. Speaking of kissing. If there was ever an award for the best way to cast a spell, Vana would win HANDS DOWN! When Vana does magic, to do so she puckers her lips and blows a kiss. To Whom? No one in particular. BUT, along comes Zane and when he kisses Vana all her wacky magic goes out the window and she's able to do some pretty great magic. Which then of course leads to more kissing... and even more kissing. *sigh* Lucky her!

We're first introduced to Vana about one hundred and some years before she meets Zane. Her master is Peter (Zane's grandfather) and she's trying to help him out any way she can, but with her wacked out magic abilities, Vana only seems to make things worse. So, Peter lets her back in her bottle and seals it shut, only to die a week or so later and Vana is stuck in her bottle. Fast forward a huge amount of years later, Vana finds herself with a hunkin' pro football player *Queue Zane's entrance* and Vana finds herself falling for this guy with only one passing day. Some kissing, some spinning porches and 3 old hags.. okay, okay, The Fates later, Vana can't help but tell Zane how she feels, even if that means losing her powers.

What I liked about this book was that it wasn't a heavy read. It was really light and funny, I found myself laughing out loud numerous times. I don't think there was anything I didn't like about this book. The only thing that comes to mind, is when Vana would always say "Holy smokes" That irritated Zane and it irritated me. But, everyone has their own little sayings that they say repetitively. For instance, mine is "No bueno", so it wasn't a major dislike for me.

I would most definitely recommend this book. If you love PNR but you're looking for something light and easy, then this book is definitely for you! This book is part of a series. I can't speak for the others, but if they're as good as this one, then I would suggest you get those too :)(less)

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Aug 08, 2012 Sia McKye rated it 5 of 5 stars

Judi Fennell has a knack of taking something ordinary and imbuing it with magic and laughter. Case in point is her latest Genie story, Magic Gone Wild. This story is genuinely fun to read. It made me laugh, gave me moments to go, awwww! The story has a cast of fun characters—even those who didn’t talk were delightful.

This is my favorite of the Genie series. I’m not sure I can pinpoint why, aside from being very well written story. I really loved Vana and Zack--they were genuine and real. The c...more

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Jan 05, 2013 Bird marked it as didnt-finish

I felt stupider after reading this, even though I didn't even make it halfway through. I guess it was supposed to be lighthearted and fun, but it came across as ridiculous instead. The instant sexual chemistry annoyed me (passionate kisses are exchanged almost before they've spoken), the hero did nothing for me (probably because he's a football player - ugh), and the heroine's ineptness was annoying rather than cute.

Also, it suffered from the issue that time-travel romances do, where we have to...more

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Oct 04, 2012 My Book Addiction and More MBA rated it 4 of 5 stars

I fell in love with Vana as soon as I met her in the book. She was funny and caring, but her magic just will not work correctly. The harder she tried to get things to work right, the more it went wrong. Once Zane Harrison found Vana’s bottle, sparks flew in more ways than one. You will love to hate the bad guy. I wanted to help get rid of him, but Vana did a good job on her own.

Will Zane be able to help Vana? Or will he end up selling the family home as he planed? Is Vana the only magical creatu...more

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Sep 11, 2012 Naomi rated it 4 of 5 stars

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Magic Gone Wild is a fun and quirky romance story with a modern twist. It reminds me so much of I Dream of Genie, with a couple of sex scenes thrown in. It was a light and enjoyable read! Judi Fennell has a delightful writing style as the story flows so effortlessly.

Vana is such an eccentric person! She has tried over the years to use her powers correctly, but every time she uses them disaster usually strikes and things get even worse when she tries to fix it. Because of the erratic way her powe...more

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Sep 23, 2012 Lisa Jo rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: contemporary, paranormal, physical-collection

What do you get when you mix an accident-prone genie, a heartthrob pro football player and a talking phoenix? Judi Fennell's latest novel MAGIC GONE WILD! This novel is a zany and sexy magic carpet ride!

Nirvana ‘Vana' Aphrodite is a genie with a problem. She can't seem to get her powers under control and she's been stuck in her master's attic for decades. Eventually, her peace is disturbed by the great-grandson of her previous master and she is more than a little shocked by how utterly yummy he...more
What do you get when you mix an accident-prone genie, a heartthrob pro football player and a talking phoenix? Judi Fennell's latest novel MAGIC GONE WILD! This novel is a zany and sexy magic carpet ride!

Nirvana ‘Vana' Aphrodite is a genie with a problem. She can't seem to get her powers under control and she's been stuck in her master's attic for decades. Eventually, her peace is disturbed by the great-grandson of her previous master and she is more than a little shocked by how utterly yummy he looks.

Pro football player Zane Harrison can't believe he found a real genie in the attic of his great-grandfather's home. Finally all the mysterious accidents that ruined his family's reputation have been explained and it's all thanks to this mischief-making genie. All Zane wants to do is clean up the house to make it ready to sell, and that includes kicking out the gorgeous genie. Yet Vana isn't willing to go without a fight. She wants to prove the house has more value to Zane than he realizes and that there is more than just magic between the two of them.

If you want a simple comparison, it's most likely the contemporary reboot of the classic 60's show ‘I Dream of Genie.' You have a genie always getting into mischief as her magic powers continue to go awry. Then there is the successful hero constantly becoming frustrated over the broken magic yet trying to remain supportive. Just like the TV show, it was a lot of fun and entertaining to read about. This isn't a heavy read, but something you can jump right into and enjoy. Ms Fennell creates some great characters and takes them on a wild adventure that engages the reader right from the beginning. While MAGIC GONE WILD is book three in the Bottled Magic series, you are still able to pick up this novel without having read the first two. Having not previously read any of Ms Fennell's work, there weren't too many details to hint this was even part of a series. So this is easily a stand alone novel.

It wasn't all perfect, though. My problem with MAGIC GONE WILD was the heroine, genie extraordinaire, Vana. She is a woman that's been alive for centuries yet sometimes she acted a little juvenile. She made a lot of impulsive decisions that I didn't always agree with and in return I didn't feel it always showed her character in the best light. I expected her to have imperfections, as I prefer for the characters to have flaws, but I felt hers did not fit her character. Yet other than a few minor problems, she was a loving, tenderhearted woman always trying to do what she thought was best. In a way, she did kind of mature through this novel and found ways to stand up for herself. So it wasn't necessarily all bad and it didn't ruin the overall enjoyment of the novel.

Zane Harrison was a great hero because he was so understanding. He lost his temper a few times, understandably so, but he was always quick to realize his mistakes. It was nice to see a hero that was constantly ready to let his softer side show and never too tough to apologize. He didn't like Vana's magic going crazy, but rather than dislike her for it, he wanted to encourage her to do better. I thought that told a lot of about his character and what an honorable guy he truly was. Also, being a football player there was always a lot of fight and determination for anything he started. There weren't many reasons to not like Zane!

I have to say the overall premise of the novel was cute. The plot did start to jump around about halfway through, so it became a little chaotic, but it was still a lot of fun. Another plus to this story is the romance between Zane and Vana because it was absolutely stunning. Ms Fernnell definitely found creative ways to make their attraction sizzle and took their sexual tension to the extreme. This romance story had its own unique brand of enchantment and Judi Fennell's exciting writing and dialogue made the story addictive.

If you are looking for a charming contemporary with a magical twist, check out MAGIC GONE WILD. It's a laugh out loud read with plenty of funky characters to help you enjoy the ride.

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Sep 01, 2012 Bitten By Love Reviews rated it 4 of 5 stars

Magic, fairies, mortals...SEXY mortals? Zane Harrison, an ex-professional football player who came back to his family home with one purpose in mind, to sell it. Being teased and ridiculed at childhood, Zane loves nothing more than to see his home gone. For years, Zane and the rest of his family blamed his great-grandfather for their tarnished reputation. But little did he know, his life is about to get more complicated and Zane has ever imagined.

Vana Aphrodite, a genie in all her almighty. Well...more Magic, fairies, mortals...SEXY mortals? Zane Harrison, an ex-professional football player who came back to his family home with one purpose in mind, to sell it. Being teased and ridiculed at childhood, Zane loves nothing more than to see his home gone. For years, Zane and the rest of his family blamed his great-grandfather for their tarnished reputation. But little did he know, his life is about to get more complicated and Zane has ever imagined.

Vana Aphrodite, a genie in all her almighty. Well, with a few magical flaws like; missed directing a spell, being stuck in a attic, and invisibly conversing with her master. Upon meeting Vana, one would think she’s a genie in training, considering a strand of disasters she’s left behind. She sure hasn’t been living up to her surname, that’s for sure. But all that is about to change, Vana is about to meet her new master, who has no idea she existed, and he’s determined to get rid of all the karma bestowed upon his family for years, with or without her.

Magic Gone Wild is fun, humorous, and sizzles with sexual tension. The book started out a tad bit slow so it was a bit hard to follow. However, after a few chapters, I was able to get into the book and really enjoyed the interaction between Zane and Vana. Vana, in a way reminds me a lot about myself, clumsy in some aspects but always determined to correct past wrong. And Zane, his bad boy image, the love-them-and-leave-them attitude was subtly mentioned, however, you can see the changes in him as the book progressed. These two are different as night and day, but they are very compatible together when their attraction is at combustion level. I guess it is true about what they say, opposite do attracts. Zane and Vana kept me on my toes and kept me interested. Their small banter made me laughed throughout the book and as their relationship grew, I fell in love with them.

This is the first book I’ve ever read from author Judi Fennell and I’m sure it won’t be the last. I enjoyed every minute I spend with this book, specifically with Zane and Vana. Therefore, I would recommend this book to anyone who loved watching I Dream of Jeannie, Bewitched, or Sabrina the Teenage Witch. You will find all the little cute quirks from these shows within Magic Gone Wild and maybe more(less)

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Nov 21, 2012 Kristina rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: first-reads, 2012-goal-60, romance-novels

I always like to start off my three star reviews by pointing out that three stars does mean "I like it." If there were half stars I would say 3.5 without a doubt, but I just don't know that I could say four.

I haven't read a romance novel involving magic since I read Breath of Magic many, many years ago, and I've never read one involving genies. I must say though that this was a very fun, light read that was easy to get into quickly and enjoy immensely. The characters were all very likeable save...more

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Jun 19, 2012 Jaime rated it 3 of 5 stars

There are some hot sex scenes, but if not for that this book would feel like a YA novel. The character’s are pretty innocent, the villain is more a jerk than an actual threat, and the storyline is like something out of a 60’s sitcom. The author was greatly influenced by the show I Dream of Jeanie and it shows. A cute, fun read.

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Jan 16, 2013 Alesia rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: to-buy, favourites

Awesome! I really liked this novel even better than the seon one. I always like the chemistry between the two main characters in all Judi Fennel's novels and consider her one of my fav authors. Wonder if there'll be another one in the series?

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Aug 08, 2012 Michelle the Romance Witch rated it 3 of 5 stars

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2.75 stars bordering on 3... way too much going on... gonna let everything settle before i give a more in depth review

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I have been writing for as long as I can remember, winning my first writing award in a second grade Caldecott Medal contest. Readers' Digest gave me my very first publishing credit in April, 1994, and I was hooked. I seemed to have followed writing contests around, being a finalist in such online contests as American Title III, sponsored by Romantic Times BOOKreview Magazine and Dorchester Publis...more I have been writing for as long as I can remember, winning my first writing award in a second grade Caldecott Medal contest. Readers' Digest gave me my very first publishing credit in April, 1994, and I was hooked. I seemed to have followed writing contests around, being a finalist in such online contests as American Title III, sponsored by Romantic Times BOOKreview Magazine and Dorchester Publishing, and two First Chapters contests, sponsored by Gather.com and Simon & Schuster/Pocket Books.
My imaginary friend was Casper the Friendly Ghost. The little ghoul even had a special place set for him at our dinner table and got blamed for many of my childhood mishaps. I grew up watching Bewitched, I Dream of Jeannie and The Addams Family--my mom looked like Elizabeth Montgomery and I had a special Barbie outfit that looked like Morticia Addams' dress. My favorite books are Bewitching by Jill Barnett and A Knight In Shining Armor, by Jude Devereaux, so it should come as no surprise that I like to write tongue-in-cheek lighthearted paranormals.
I love pop culture and manipulating language, so you'll find lots of puns, double entrendre, plays-on-words, alliteration, clichés, and twisting of phrases, as well as several one-liners in my stories that give me a few chuckles. I studied Spanish at Penn State (Go Lions!), lived in Spain and traveled throughout that beautiful country.
I've always written and still have my journal from fourth grade where, even then, my stories were full of fantastical creatures, whimsy and magic. I wrote my first romance in 9th grade and still have that story in my memory chest. Even back then I dreamed of being a writer.
Now with kids, a husband, a house, a social life (Go Survivor Girls!), and two cocker spaniels named Vixen and Raven, I get to live my dream of being a writer!

I've also published, under the name J.A. Fenn, a horror anthology. Yes, a bit different from light-hearted romance, but just as much fun to write. Hope you check out Off The Beaten Path, A Terrifying Tales Anthology.(less)

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