Maddie Cutler thought she was taking on a new design intern for her boutique. But instead she finds her dead at the train station under suspicious ...
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Aug 26, 2011
Jackie
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I have read the first 3 books of this series, about Maddie who returns home to Mystic Falls to run her own Vintage clothes shop, called Vintage Magic. In the shop, which was previously a funeral home carriage house, there is a resident ghost, whom she can see and chat to. She can also tell the history of a garment when she touches it.
She has her best friend Eve, her on/off boyfriend Nick (FBI agent) and Detective Sergeant Lytton Werner (because she always finds herself in the mid More...
Sep 23, 2011
Jeannie
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I have to say, I wish there was twenty more novels in my TBR in this series. Alas, I'm up to date. I seem to really like the books set in Mystick, CT. I wish there had been more of our Dante in this edition but, honestly, it was filled with so much activity of the mysterious type that there simply wasn't extra room.
Among the deliciously described clothes of vintage 1950's, which I enjoyed due to having only been a baby/child during the time frame, bringing back memories of Car-Hops, an More...
Among the deliciously described clothes of vintage 1950's, which I enjoyed due to having only been a baby/child during the time frame, bringing back memories of Car-Hops, an More...
Jul 07, 2011
Ann aka Iftcan
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The latests in Annette Blair's Vintage Magic series. Humour, a very minor mystery as is normal for a cozy, and of course, the usual collection of interesting characters. One thing that I particularily liked was the creative use of sewing/fashion words in place of profanity.
However, for those who haven't read any of Blair's other series, be warned--the main characters from her Triplet Witch series and the Accidental Witch series (these 2 series are inter-related) all show up in this More...
However, for those who haven't read any of Blair's other series, be warned--the main characters from her Triplet Witch series and the Accidental Witch series (these 2 series are inter-related) all show up in this More...
Jul 29, 2011
Penny
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I have been really enjoying this series, which combines cute, cozy mysteries with a touch of paranormal and romance. Unfortunately, this was not my favorite of the series. The storyline was okay, but not stellar. I still enjoyed all the vintage clothing descriptions. There were a few totally unbelievable plot moments that popped me out of the story (Isobel finding out her cousin is dead and then joking around with Maddie a few moments later, etc.) that just didn't make sense.
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Jul 17, 2011
Lindsay
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I don't know why I keep reading this series. I don't hate the characters or anything, though Maddie does get annoying sometimes because the author tries to make her seem perfect. The chick is crazy. I have nothing against people being into fashion, but come on, what are the odds that everytime she finds a new vintage dress it just happens to fit her. People these days are not the same size as people back in the 50s. And who says 'scrap' instead of 'crap'. Crap is not a bad word lady.
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Jul 14, 2011
Susan
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Great fun. I like Maddie and the way she "sees" into the lives of the women who wore her vintage clothes. She always seems to end up in the middle of a murder mystery. I also really liked Isobel, and hope that she sticks around for more books. The other thing that Maddie is in the middle of, is two men who want her. Nick, the FBI agent, who is her on again, off again boyfriend, and Werner, the local cop, who is new to her fan club (they detested each other as kids). I love AB's b
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Sep 08, 2011
Dru
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A conspiracy is afoot and the gang doesn’t know why someone wants Isobel, Maddie’s intern, dead. Being able to read clothes, gives Maddie inside information that she passes on to the detective and FBI agent handling the case. It will take the efforts of Maddie, Nick and Werner to unravel this mystery and save the life of a young woman who Maddie has taken a liking to. This was a fun and enjoyable read that will have you smiling with all that is Madeira Cutler. With truly lovable characters, grea
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Jul 18, 2011
Melodie
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I read the first in this series a few years ago and really didn't like it. The cover on this one really caught my eye, so I caved and bought it. Should have left it alone. Liked it only marginally better than the first one. The psychic part of the story is just my thing, but the fashion part of it just really turns me off. I am not in the least interested in designer names, etc (unless it might be in regard to handbags, as I have a weakness for them), so this book did nothing for me. Found
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Sep 23, 2011
Amelia-Irene
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This is the 4th book in the Vintage Magic Mystery series.
Maddie's sister is coming home for a fund raiser, and has sent Maddies new hire on ahead of her. Thing is when Maddie goes to pick the new hire up, she's dead, and no obvious reason for it. Later that night a woman claiming to be the deceased turns up on her dad's doorstep... and so the fun begins. This one didn't rely on some of the "magic" that is mentioned in the first two books, but it is a good read. Enjoy.
Maddie's sister is coming home for a fund raiser, and has sent Maddies new hire on ahead of her. Thing is when Maddie goes to pick the new hire up, she's dead, and no obvious reason for it. Later that night a woman claiming to be the deceased turns up on her dad's doorstep... and so the fun begins. This one didn't rely on some of the "magic" that is mentioned in the first two books, but it is a good read. Enjoy.
Aug 15, 2011
Caroline
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Well, it seems like there is some resolution to the Werner/Nick debate (for which I'm extremely relieved! I hate interminable triangles where the protag cannot make a decision between two guys). And the story was interesting so overall, I really liked it. There was one part I absolutely hated! At one point, Mad destroys three or four Cuban cigars that Werner has in his desk and that was TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE to me! No matter how much you despise smoking, it is still legal (as opposed to heroi
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Sep 28, 2011
Marge
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I have read all the books in this series and been mildly entertained.
This installment tried my patience. First 10 pages were redundant comments about a "thermonuclear kiss" - yep I got it the first 5 times you mentioned it. Then comes the description of the intern at the front door - slingback pumps to match the vintage outfit, 2 pages later during the same scene she has $800 Manolo Blahnik boots on. Really? In a book based on fashion? The author, editor, proofreader, adv More...
This installment tried my patience. First 10 pages were redundant comments about a "thermonuclear kiss" - yep I got it the first 5 times you mentioned it. Then comes the description of the intern at the front door - slingback pumps to match the vintage outfit, 2 pages later during the same scene she has $800 Manolo Blahnik boots on. Really? In a book based on fashion? The author, editor, proofreader, adv More...
Jul 08, 2011
Lois
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I enjoy this series and liked this book's references to vintage fashion. The plots are always unique and I really enjoy how the author moves the story along. The one complaint I have about the series is the corny and trite dialog of the main character. Maddie continually uses sewing terms like "what the scrap" and it just gets old. She's a smart and talented designer and businesswoman who speaks like a 10 year-old which seems so out of character.
Jul 12, 2011
Sharon
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A fun continuation of the series, and at last the main character has made her choice and stopped playing with the affections of various males. Which was getting a little irritating, making both likable was just mean as you felt sorry for both and the protagonist who you should be cheering on just cam across as a bit of a spoiled brat...
Aug 02, 2011
Jessica
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I like Madeira Cutler, I like the supporting characters. The mysteries themselves are all right too.
I liked Annette Blair's witchy romance novels.
I read this one on Kindle, and whether it was just general poor editing, or a quirk in the e-version, I don't know. Sometimes, often in a character's description, there would be repetition of a key phrase, like "new woman." It was distracting, as is the love triangle. It seems unnecessary, and likely to have an unsatisf More...
I liked Annette Blair's witchy romance novels.
I read this one on Kindle, and whether it was just general poor editing, or a quirk in the e-version, I don't know. Sometimes, often in a character's description, there would be repetition of a key phrase, like "new woman." It was distracting, as is the love triangle. It seems unnecessary, and likely to have an unsatisf More...
Jul 02, 2011
Deenbat
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enh... 2 1/2, I think. Not bad. Cute, lite read. Plot rather convoluted, style rather repetitive and heavy-handed, often forced. But also the only series by Ms. Blair that I can read at all - every time I try another, I give up after - or even part way through - the first book.
Dec 05, 2011
Doug
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Maddie Cutler is back and this time she is getting a new intern. Or is she? She is supposed to meet the intern on the train, but the intern turns up dead. Later, when her intern actually DOES arrive, Maddie is quite confused, as she should be!
This is a delightful series and this one does not disappoint. I really like the characters and the bit of paranormal activity thrown in (in this case, Maddie gets a trunk full of 1950's clothing from the intern's grandmother. Of co More...
This is a delightful series and this one does not disappoint. I really like the characters and the bit of paranormal activity thrown in (in this case, Maddie gets a trunk full of 1950's clothing from the intern's grandmother. Of co More...
Oct 30, 2011
Vera
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SPOILER
Maddie Cutler gets a new intern, but is she dead or alive? A more serious question than one might think. A good episode in this series, even if the old "twins and mistaken identity" is as old as the hills. See Shakespeare.
Maddie Cutler gets a new intern, but is she dead or alive? A more serious question than one might think. A good episode in this series, even if the old "twins and mistaken identity" is as old as the hills. See Shakespeare.
Jul 08, 2011
Jennifer E.
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This is one of my favorite new series. For some reason, this book took me a couple of chapters to get her writing style straight in my head, but after that it was an enjoyable read. Lots of fun.
Aug 14, 2011
O love the series. It combines, mystery, witches and romance. I'm glad she and Nick are back together.
Sep 23, 2011
Julie
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Love this series, but found this installment to be a bit muddled. Still full of drool-worthy vintage outfit descriptions, though!
Jul 20, 2011
Jill
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I love this series and this book did not disappoint. The character interactions are fun and sharp.
Jan 12, 2012
Stacey
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A fun read. Likeable characters and a good mystery with a touch of magic. Looking forward to the next one in the series.
Jul 18, 2011
Nora-adrienne
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This is the most fascinating and wonderful story in the series to date. Maddy and her two boy toy cops are solving the most complicated case of their joint careers.
Jul 24, 2011
Cindi
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Gobbled this one up fast. Love the characters! The plot isn't bad either. I love the description of the clothes from different eras especially the '50s. It's also one of my favorite decades from the last century. I was right about who the murdered person was and who done it. I love the switch a roo aspect. I can't wait to read more in this series and now that we have Isobel too, the love quadrangle is on. lol
Feb 04, 2012
Shanna
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This is the fourth book in this series and it keeps on getting better. She has a great cast of characters, the mystery this time was FANTASTIC! It kept me hopping the entire time. There is a bit of a love triangle, but mostly it's on the guys side. She made her choice in the end, although I don't agree with it. The magic aspect is fun and believable, it's just a really great series.
Oct 11, 2011
Krystle
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It was a quirky little book but a quick and light read. I liked it enough to get another one of Annette Blair's books. Who doesn't like a book that makes you think but doesn't make your head hurt thinking about it? =)
