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    <body><![CDATA[Really starting to lose my patience with Katie.  Once again, we seem to have a series heroine who learned nothing from her previous mis-adventures.<br/>Throw in a slightly confusing but predictably batty fairy godmother, recurring appearances by the bad guy, and pretty much a rehash of the end of t...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/74302289">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[I didn't really like the first few chapters of this book.  I was just a little bored with it which is often my problem with series.  In series I start to get bored with characters or plot lines or if the author tries to spice it up I sometimes get annoyed with how that usually will lead the characte...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/71998052">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[<strong>&quot;Damsel Under Stress&quot;</strong> by <em>Shanna Swendson</em> is the third book in the Katie Chandler series and picks up where &quot;Once Upon Stilettos&quot; ended.<br/><br/>To me this is the filler book. You know the one that is wrought with setbacks &amp; &quot;insurmountable&quot; problems and ultimately se...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/33500382">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[The third installment in a very fun, entertaining, clean series. The story gets a little crazier in this book as Katie gets deeper into the magical world and her relationship with Owen becomes more serious. Of course, the ending left me hanging and now I've got to get my hands on the next book...]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[Katie and Owen end up with lots of obstacles in their path to romance in this outing of the book.  It's a good sturdy addition to the series, but not an ending I liked.  Hopefully, in the next book things will be better.]]></body>
    
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    <![CDATA[To-do: Stop the bad guys. Rescue the wizard. Find the perfect outfit for New Year’s Eve. <br/><br/>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. <br/><br/>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.<br/><br/><u>Praise for Shanna Swendson’s Once Upon Stilettos</u><br/>“Magical and totally delightful . . . [a] quirky, lighthearted romance.”<br/>–freshfiction.com<br/><br/>“A fast and funny read. Chicklit meets urban fantasy.”<br/>–Mary Jo Putney, author of <em>The Marriage Spell</em>]]>
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    <![CDATA[To-do: Stop the bad guys. Rescue the wizard. Find the perfect outfit for New Year’s Eve. <br/><br/>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. <br/><br/>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.<br/><br/><u>Praise for Shanna Swendson’s Once Upon Stilettos</u><br/>“Magical and totally delightful . . . [a] quirky, lighthearted romance.”<br/>–freshfiction.com<br/><br/>“A fast and funny read. Chicklit meets urban fantasy.”<br/>–Mary Jo Putney, author of <em>The Marriage Spell</em>]]>
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    <body><![CDATA[Another great read, although I admit I don't like the ending. Also, Katie inability to trust anyone is frustrating... however I did love every second of the novel and can't wait to read the fourth...]]></body>
    
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    <![CDATA[To-do: Stop the bad guys. Rescue the wizard. Find the perfect outfit for New Year’s Eve. <br/><br/>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. <br/><br/>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.<br/><br/><u>Praise for Shanna Swendson’s Once Upon Stilettos</u><br/>“Magical and totally delightful . . . [a] quirky, lighthearted romance.”<br/>–freshfiction.com<br/><br/>“A fast and funny read. Chicklit meets urban fantasy.”<br/>–Mary Jo Putney, author of <em>The Marriage Spell</em>]]>
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    <body><![CDATA[In general i like this series. I have the last one and plan on reading it next. This is just simple chick lit light beach reading.Not going to change the world, but it is entertaining.]]></body>
    
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    <![CDATA[To-do: Stop the bad guys. Rescue the wizard. Find the perfect outfit for New Year’s Eve. <br/><br/>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. <br/><br/>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.<br/><br/><u>Praise for Shanna Swendson’s Once Upon Stilettos</u><br/>“Magical and totally delightful . . . [a] quirky, lighthearted romance.”<br/>–freshfiction.com<br/><br/>“A fast and funny read. Chicklit meets urban fantasy.”<br/>–Mary Jo Putney, author of <em>The Marriage Spell</em>]]>
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    <body><![CDATA[Cute series but the romantic action moves so slowly!  Let Katie and Owen get together and be happy already.  I will read the next one but if no happy, no reading anymore]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[Loved it! One of the comments about the book is that it is like Harry Potter grown up and I can't agree more. The magical feeling along with an almost innocence even when involved in dangerous circumstances. There were so many parts that I loved, but I think the dragons were really great. There were...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/38055754">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[It's a fun premise -- normal New York City girl gets mixed up in magical doings -- but the writing isn't very elegant, so I'm taking it back to the library.]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[A fun, quirky chic-lit story. I really like these as light fare between heavier books. They are light enough as a breather but not totally devoid of substance - human relationships, work troubles, the overall craziness of NYC - who hasn't faced these problems?<br/><br/>In this one Katie's biggest ...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/38768941">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <![CDATA[To-do: Stop the bad guys. Rescue the wizard. Find the perfect outfit for New Year’s Eve. <br/><br/>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. <br/><br/>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.<br/><br/><u>Praise for Shanna Swendson’s Once Upon Stilettos</u><br/>“Magical and totally delightful . . . [a] quirky, lighthearted romance.”<br/>–freshfiction.com<br/><br/>“A fast and funny read. Chicklit meets urban fantasy.”<br/>–Mary Jo Putney, author of <em>The Marriage Spell</em>]]>
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    <![CDATA[To-do: Stop the bad guys. Rescue the wizard. Find the perfect outfit for New Year’s Eve. <br/><br/>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. <br/><br/>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.<br/><br/><u>Praise for Shanna Swendson’s Once Upon Stilettos</u><br/>“Magical and totally delightful . . . [a] quirky, lighthearted romance.”<br/>–freshfiction.com<br/><br/>“A fast and funny read. Chicklit meets urban fantasy.”<br/>–Mary Jo Putney, author of <em>The Marriage Spell</em>]]>
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    <body><![CDATA[I enjoy this series very much, but they are very slow going with character development and plot advancement. Is this just another series that would have been best as three or four planned books but instead is being indefinitely drawn out just to make us buy more books?<br/><br/>The endings are also ...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/23983973">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[I really wanted to like these books but they were not as good as I hoped.  I like the idea the author had with the books but I felt at times she just dragged on about useless details. And parts that were suppose to be exciting just were not. I liked all the characters except the main one (Katie)I th...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/13622607">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[I really enjoyed the first two books in the series, but I hated how this one ended.  ]]></body>
    
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    <![CDATA[To-do: Stop the bad guys. Rescue the wizard. Find the perfect outfit for New Year’s Eve. <br/><br/>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. <br/><br/>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.<br/><br/><u>Praise for Shanna Swendson’s Once Upon Stilettos</u><br/>“Magical and totally delightful . . . [a] quirky, lighthearted romance.”<br/>–freshfiction.com<br/><br/>“A fast and funny read. Chicklit meets urban fantasy.”<br/>–Mary Jo Putney, author of <em>The Marriage Spell</em>]]>
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    <body><![CDATA[I decided I wanted to finish the Katie Chandler series to find out what happens.  <br/><br/>This book had dragons!  Wheee!  And a &quot;dragon-whisperer&quot;.  I always love dragons in my story ;)  <br/><br/>This, again, was a fun story to read.  I wouldn't say it had a happy ending, but it cer...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/72418252">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[This one was another &quot;must-read&quot;! The story was fun, the characters are great. It's an easy read that's hard to put down!]]></body>
    
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    <![CDATA[To-do: Stop the bad guys. Rescue the wizard. Find the perfect outfit for New Year’s Eve. <br/><br/>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. <br/><br/>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.<br/><br/><u>Praise for Shanna Swendson’s Once Upon Stilettos</u><br/>“Magical and totally delightful . . . [a] quirky, lighthearted romance.”<br/>–freshfiction.com<br/><br/>“A fast and funny read. Chicklit meets urban fantasy.”<br/>–Mary Jo Putney, author of <em>The Marriage Spell</em>]]>
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    <body><![CDATA[As much as I loved <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/search/search?q= Once Upon Stilettos" title=" Once Upon Stilettos"> Once Upon Stilettos</a> I think I loved this one more. Here we really get to probe deeper into who Owen Palmer is while he and Katie get to know each other better. This book is grittier than the previous two books and doesn't end on an &quot;Happily Ever After&quot; note. More is goi...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/29267403">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <![CDATA[To-do: Stop the bad guys. Rescue the wizard. Find the perfect outfit for New Year’s Eve. <br/><br/>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. <br/><br/>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.<br/><br/><u>Praise for Shanna Swendson’s Once Upon Stilettos</u><br/>“Magical and totally delightful . . . [a] quirky, lighthearted romance.”<br/>–freshfiction.com<br/><br/>“A fast and funny read. Chicklit meets urban fantasy.”<br/>–Mary Jo Putney, author of <em>The Marriage Spell</em>]]>
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    <body><![CDATA[I also love that these books are clean!  So rare]]></body>
    
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