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Seduced by Magic (Magic #2)

by Cheyenne McCray (Goodreads Author)

3.99 of 5 stars 3.99 · rating details · 932 ratings · 35 reviews

Copper Ashcroft is an accomplished D'Anu witch, but the magic she wields is a potent force--strong enough to hurl her into a mysterious Otherworld when a spell backfires. Before Copper can escape, another being is pulled into her realm--Tiernan, a powerfully virile Tuatha D'Danann warrior. Blond, blue-eyed, and shamelessly seductive, Tiernan could be Copper's savior…and hi...more

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Published October 3rd 2006 by St. Martin's Paperbacks

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Jun 24, 2008 Anita rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: paranormal-romance

What to do when you are stuck in bed home sick all day? Read, of course.

I tried this book because this paranormal romance author was highly recommended for steamy hot scenes. She absolutely delivered in that arena, but I can't help but think that this book will be forgetable. Maybe if I liked epic fantasy - you know, fantasy set in other world with weird names and complicated geneology - I would have liked this book more. But I don't, so I didn't.

This 'verse is based on the ideas of various int...more What to do when you are stuck in bed home sick all day? Read, of course.

I tried this book because this paranormal romance author was highly recommended for steamy hot scenes. She absolutely delivered in that arena, but I can't help but think that this book will be forgetable. Maybe if I liked epic fantasy - you know, fantasy set in other world with weird names and complicated geneology - I would have liked this book more. But I don't, so I didn't.

This 'verse is based on the ideas of various intersecting realms/otherworlds/dimensions. On otherworlds, fairies, elves, etc. live out their feudal lifestyles. Some of them sometimes show up in our world, occasionally interbreeding with humans. Witches are real in our world with magical powers galore, and they interact with the elves, demons, etc. that visit. That's the concept.

The mystery side of this plot of this book has a big bad evil-possessed warlock trying to entrap two sister witches. He wants to sacrifice one of them to free an evil god from a prison-type otherworld. He's got a bunch of nasty demons working for him as well. There's a band of good-guy Fae warriors on the witches' side, battling it out in San Francisco with the warlock's minons. The witches, of course, are powerful and determined to stop him.

The romance side of this plot has one of the sister witches (Copper) accidently trap herself in the Fae otherworld in a meadow surounded by a force field of her own backfired magic. Other creatures are trapped with her for the 15 months she's stuck there. Eventually she manages to suck someone else in with her, and wouldn't you know, it's the hottie Fae warrior of her dreams that happens to know all about her because he's been battling the warlock in San Fran. It takes them a while to get out of the entrapment, and in the meantime, she learns the wonders of sex magic. Meanwhile, the warlock is getting it on with a female demon who's possessed a hot woman's body, and also with a dark witch, all the while secretly in love with the other sister witch (Silver). On another plotline, Silver falls in love with a different Fae warrior. And there's also an underground elf king who has the hots for Copper, as well as an arranged marriage that is thwarted by an affair. Eventually, there's a happily ever after ending.

It's really quite a lot to keep straight. Maybe if more time where spent on character development and less on explaining the complicated 'verse and the many interconnecting relationships, I could have developed emotional ties to the characters. But it wasn't, so I didn't. End result: a few highly erotic scenes, but a forgetable story. (less)

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May 08, 2011 Debora rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Ho impiegato molto tempo per trovare il tempo e la voglia di comprare questo secondo libro della Serie Magic dopo la delusione del primo libro. Il motivo per cui le stelline si mantengono sempre sul terzo (anche se vorrei scendere) è solo uno: molte degli aspetti che critico sono soggettivi e quindi non posso declassarlo.

Per quanto riguarda questo “Stregata dalla magia” mi sono trovata, ancora una volta, tristemente delusa. Il libro continua sulla mediocre scia del precedente anzi, peggiorando d...more Ho impiegato molto tempo per trovare il tempo e la voglia di comprare questo secondo libro della Serie Magic dopo la delusione del primo libro. Il motivo per cui le stelline si mantengono sempre sul terzo (anche se vorrei scendere) è solo uno: molte degli aspetti che critico sono soggettivi e quindi non posso declassarlo.

Per quanto riguarda questo “Stregata dalla magia” mi sono trovata, ancora una volta, tristemente delusa. Il libro continua sulla mediocre scia del precedente anzi, peggiorando da un certo punto di vista che affronterò fra poco.

Ancora una volta abbiamo una storia di sesso assolutamente esplicito che va avanti a colpi di peni e fighe come niente fosse. Mi chiedo se, secondo l’autrice, noi adulti non abbiamo un minimo di conoscenze anatomiche visto che si sente in dovere di spiegarci perfino in cosa consiste l’eiaculazione maschile alla fine del rapporto. No, mi spiace signora autrice, tutti noi sappiamo benissimo diavolo va a finire e i più audaci (ahah!) le sapranno confermare che conosciamo anche tutte le possibili varianti.

Ergo, no, non ci serve un corso di anatomia sessuale mentre ci narra una scena di sesso fra i due allupati di turno.

Tornando al libro possiamo dire che il difetto principale del precedente è stat mantenuto. I personaggi collaterali/secondari o anche solamente “vicini” ai DUE principali vengono ignorati con malagrazia dalla protagonista. In questo caso i due amanti sono Copper e Tiernan e, a parte un minimo di caratterizzazione per la Regina delle fate e per Garran, tutti gli altri vengono usati e sfruttati per motivi di trama e nulla più. Comincio a ritenere questa serie più adatta all’edicola che alla libreria, a dirla sinceramente.

Se non altro questa volta lo scoppio di sesso allupato fra i protagonisti è scusato dalla lunga prigionia di Copper. Un anno terreno di astinenza non va molto d’accordo con l’apparizione improvvisa di un bel maschione qual è Tiernan.

Ai fini della trama possiamo dire che questa viene portata avanti in modo assolutamente lento e con picchi di banalità che rovinano il piatto (rcco) generale che l’autrice ci aveva fornito nel primo.

Il problema è che, avanzando così lentamente, è piuttosto difficile valutare l’evoluzione della trama che non coinvolga prettamente la storia d’amore.

Il libro potrebbe essere benissimo suddiviso in due parti: la prima pseudo-porno-storia d’amore e, la seconda, che rivolge finalmente la sua attenzione all’evoluzione della guerra fra i seguaci di Balor e i buoni. Il fatto che la seconda “parte” inizi a massimo 80 pagine dalla fine su 320 non è positivo.

Come ho già detto la storia d’amore non è niente di eclatante ma sarebbe carina da leggere visto che e ha anche l’elemento “avverso” che la ostacola che la rende meno banale… Peccato che alcuni punti scadano in una volgarità davvero priva di significato che fa alzare gli occhi al cielo a chi, come me, adora le storie erotiche esplicite di un certo livello. Suppongo che un lettore dai gusti meno espliciti si trovi davvero disturbato da alcuni passaggi, e non mi sento di biasimarlo per questo.

In definitiva credo proprio che, se porterò avanti la lettura di questa serie, sarà solo a titolo di curiosità e a tempo perso. Peccato perchè l’idea delle strege dopo tanti vampiri mi affascinava!(less)

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May 14, 2012 Kathy rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Bedazzling, Imaginative and Crafty

I recommend you read the previous book in this series Forbidden Magic, before undertaking this book. This story was bewitching and exciting. I was completely entertained, enchanted, entranced and intrigued. Cooper Ashcroft has been trapped in a magical shield in Otherworld for over a year. Slaving and toiling again and again over her spells trying to break the shield has been fruitless. Not only did her magic backfire on her and trap her but she also managed to...more Bedazzling, Imaginative and Crafty

I recommend you read the previous book in this series Forbidden Magic, before undertaking this book. This story was bewitching and exciting. I was completely entertained, enchanted, entranced and intrigued. Cooper Ashcroft has been trapped in a magical shield in Otherworld for over a year. Slaving and toiling again and again over her spells trying to break the shield has been fruitless. Not only did her magic backfire on her and trap her but she also managed to trap the faerie queen aboveground with her, as well as the Drow King and his followers underground. Meanwhile on earth, Tiernan a Tuath D'Danann warrior has been assisting Silver and the rest of her grey magic coven in locating Darkwolf and Junga. Unbeknownst to himself, he has become attached to Cooper and just as frustrated as Silver over Coopers disappearance. Leaving for Otherworld to take care of some personal business, Tiernan manages to get sucked into Cooper's magic prison with her. Cooper knows she is feisty and smart and will eventually figure a way to free all trapped with her within the bubble. Nevertheless, Darkwolf has found another way to free Balor the god of death and sets out in executing his plan. Unfortunately for him and everyone else involved, Balor is not the only powerful being trapped in Underworld. Darkwolf's actions unleash a powerful being that auspiciously turns the tables on him. My favorite part of the book is how a new reality dawns on Darkwolf. I predict in the next installment we are going to see a whole knew submissive side to Darkwolf and I can't wait. I really hope Junga can break the hold Darkwolf has over her. She is a formidable opponent but her one flaw keeps her underfoot instead of on top. I really enjoyed this book. I particularly loved Cheyenne's description of Otherworld and the Drow King's kingdom. I categorize this as an "almost" hybrid between dark paranormal romance and dark urban fantasy. Like the previous book in the series; had there been less sex (regardless of how hot they all were) it would've been a hybrid. I highly recommend this series to dark urban fantasy readers who have a vast tolerance for lots of sex scenes and don't mind skipping them to stick with the plot. I also look forward to reading the next book in the series Wicked Magic.

I also recommend:
Thorn Queen (Dark Swan, Book 2)
Bloodfever
A Fistful of Charms (The Hollows, Book 4)
Demon Inside
Witchling (Sisters of the Moon, Book 1) (less)

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May 10, 2013 Cláudia rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: paranormal

"Seduced by Magic" é a sequela de "Forbidden Magic". Esta coleção de romance paranormal é baseada nas mitologia Irlandesa, especialmente da deusa Danu. Neste livro a autora explora um pouco mais sobre os vários grupos de personagens mitológicas, mas não explica muito sobre a componente mitológica em si. No entanto, devido à riqueza da mitologia irlandesa, é sempre divertido ler sobre a mesma, mesmo que muito ao de leve.

Neste segundo volume a autora foca-se essencialmente em Copper (bruxa) e Tier...more

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Jul 25, 2011 Ren rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition Recommends it for: Paranormal fans with Witches characters

Shelves: paranormal, ass-kick-heroine, based-on-mythology, celtic-myth, demon, erotic, fae, fairy, fantasy, god-goddes, immortal-warrior, king-queen, there-are-hot-men, witch-wizard, 4-stars, own-paperback, own-and-reread

Re-read July, 25

I buy the secondhand edition a weeks ago, despite I already read this a year ago, but I love Cheyenne McCray. And while I give the first read 5 stars, I decide to give just 4 stars for this 2nd read. Not that I'm not enjoyed it, but sometimes I give ratings for some books without thinking (sometimes happen, believe me)

I love Cheyenne McCray's books and stories, and Magic series by her is definitely my fave. She can mix suspense, magic, myth and a sensual story well. Magic series...more

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Sep 17, 2010 Natalie rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: paranormal-romance, series, otherworlds, demons, magic

I must say I am having a hard time getting through this series. This book was better than its predecessor but it still lacked an "essence" to keep me captivated. I found myself scanning and skipping paragraphs, which is something I NEVER do.

The overall story of the series is interesting so I feel a pull to continue on with the next book in the series. Hopefully, the third book Wicked Magic with keep me captivated. If not I am going to have to drop the series (even though I have purchased all of...more

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Jan 04, 2010 Carolyn F. rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: paranormal-romance

This book was okay. I thought Copper (what a name!) was a little (make that a lot) of a HO but then when you've got to get the hero and heroine together, I guess things move very quickly. I really liked Tiernan. I should have read the first book to start with because this book assumes you're familiar with the storyline. So I would recommend the same before you read this book.

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Feb 25, 2011 Kerry sullivan rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I liked this book but at the beginning it kept repeating stuff as if we dont have any retentive capacity. Once it got on with the plot it was good. I'll be honest though if it hadn't been for the very good sex sense I would have given up as I am not overly keen on book that treat the reader like an idiot, but i gave it an extra star for learning along the way and the sex.

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Jan 27, 2010 Ashley rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This book was way better than the first one. It had a better story, but probably because we re past the intro and into the story now. Tiernan is hot and copper is fiesty. And they have hot sex and make golden bubbles!

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Jan 16, 2010 Trina rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This book is one hot read! The edge of your seat thriller action combined with steamy sex scenes makes this book a quick read. I love the storyline and can't wait to read the rest of the series.

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May 18, 2011 ♆ BookAddict ~ La Crimson Femme rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: magic, paranormal-romance

Book two of the magic series was a quick read. Didn't do to much for me and was rather forgettable.

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Mar 04, 2012 Deanna Long rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

The romance was graphic and climatic. The fight to survive was intense and emotional.

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Jan 27, 2012 Sss_phung rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

good points
steamy hot scenes

bad points
EVERYTHING ELSE

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Jul 28, 2010 T.J. Michaels rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: fantasy, hot, paranormal, romance

Good stuff!

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Dec 04, 2009 Kim added it · review of another edition

Good and naughty..

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Sep 05, 2012 Alisa rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: 2012, fantasy, ghosts-goblins-vampires, romantic-suspense, witches

More fun!

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Nov 02, 2011 Karen Desmond rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Feb 04, 2011 Victoria rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Loved it. Lots of action.

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Sep 14, 2009 Angie added it · review of another edition

Book #194, for 2009

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Mar 10, 2011 Liz rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I started out liking this series, with interesting characters and premis, but then I got to the second book and realized these books were more erotica than urban fantasy. Not that I don't appreciate some steamy scenes, but there was an over-use of cock and pussy to describe everything. Couldn't get thru the second book even tho I wanted to know what happened. Will let someone else read it and tell me what happens.

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Jun 28, 2008 Rhapsody marked it as romance-to-read · review of another edition Recommends it for: no one

Shelves: romance

I am not liking this book at all. I don't even know if I'm going to be able to finish it. So far, every time I sit down to try to read, I end up merely skimming. The writing is awful, as are the characters. I'm no longer reading the book so much as I am reading my money--unless it gets much better towards the middle, I don't recommend it to anyone.

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Dec 28, 2009 Amanda marked it as to-read · review of another edition

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Magic Series #2

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Apr 01, 2011 Bealina rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

copper's book

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Nov 20, 2010 Martina rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Anche in questo libro, come nel primo, la storia viene rovinata da un linguaggio volgere che toglie la voglia al lettore di continuare a leggere. Tre stelline solo perché la storia in fondo mi piace, altrimenti una scarsa.

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Oct 26, 2008 Lynne rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Read all this series

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May 18, 2008 Jennifer Conner rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

It was a well written book, but just not my thing. Too much back story and not enough characters.

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Jan 20, 2012 Jamie rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: magic

the world is good, and I like the characters but I'm not in love with this author's writing.

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Jun 05, 2008 Haylie rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition Recommends it for: any1 who read the others...

Shelves: romance

pretty good book...i was really happy for Tiernan and Copper...all in all, it was a good book

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Dec 17, 2007 Jenny Rebecca rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I don't like romance novels about witches for some reason.

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Mar 30, 2007 Meredith rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition Recommends it for: Shelby

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