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Harper Hall Investigations #1
Semi-Charmed
Alternate cover edition of ASIN B00N5XZM7U. Other editions can be found here and here
Psychic and paranormal PI Harper Hall isn't that surprised when her business partner skips town. The moral of the story: never trust a guy named Romeo.
But if Harper wants to consult for the police on a high profile case, she'll need a new partner-- preferably one with some supernatural skills of his own. Enter Noah Riddick, a slayer left jobless by the legalization of vampirism.
Riddick's dark secrets and shady past forced him into exile from human society--an exile he was comfortable with until gorgeous and exasperating Harper waltzed into his life. Now, all too aware of how...unlifelike his life has truly been, he agrees to partner with her. (As if saying no to Harper Hall was ever really an option).
Fighting vampires, making immortal enemies, engaging in semi-sadistic interrogation techniques, staging daring rescues...it's all in a day's work for this paranormal odd couple. But falling in love? Well...that's a little trickier. Even for the Semi-Charmed Harper Hall.
Semi-Charmed is a full-length, adult paranormal romance novel, completely free of cliffhangers, and filled with kick-ass heroines, sexy alpha males, nerdy pop culture references, and plenty of laughs. Oh, and snark. Lots and lots of snark. (And just so you know, the dog lives. No dogs will ever die in my books. Pinkie swear!)
Psychic and paranormal PI Harper Hall isn't that surprised when her business partner skips town. The moral of the story: never trust a guy named Romeo.
But if Harper wants to consult for the police on a high profile case, she'll need a new partner-- preferably one with some supernatural skills of his own. Enter Noah Riddick, a slayer left jobless by the legalization of vampirism.
Riddick's dark secrets and shady past forced him into exile from human society--an exile he was comfortable with until gorgeous and exasperating Harper waltzed into his life. Now, all too aware of how...unlifelike his life has truly been, he agrees to partner with her. (As if saying no to Harper Hall was ever really an option).
Fighting vampires, making immortal enemies, engaging in semi-sadistic interrogation techniques, staging daring rescues...it's all in a day's work for this paranormal odd couple. But falling in love? Well...that's a little trickier. Even for the Semi-Charmed Harper Hall.
Semi-Charmed is a full-length, adult paranormal romance novel, completely free of cliffhangers, and filled with kick-ass heroines, sexy alpha males, nerdy pop culture references, and plenty of laughs. Oh, and snark. Lots and lots of snark. (And just so you know, the dog lives. No dogs will ever die in my books. Pinkie swear!)
269 pages, ebook
First published August 29, 2014
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About the author
Isabel Jordan
33 books494 followersThe normal:
Isabel Jordan writes because it’s the only profession that allows her to express her natural sarcasm and not be fired. She is a paranormal and contemporary romance author. Isabel lives in the US with her husband, her son son, a neurotic Shepherd mix and a ginormous Great Dane mix named Jerkface. (Don't feel bad for Jerkface. He really is a jerk.)
The weird:
Now that the normal stuff is out of the way, here’s some weird-but-true facts that would never come up in polite conversation. Isabel Jordan:
1. Is terrified of butterflies (don’t judge…it’s a real phobia called lepidopterophobia)
2. Is a lover of all things ironic (hence the butterfly on the first edition cover of Semi-Charmed)
3. Is obsessed with Supernatural, Game of Thrones, and Dog Whisperer.
4. Hates coffee. Drinks a Diet Mountain Dew every morning.
5. Will argue to the death that Pretty in Pink ended all wrong. (Seriously, she ends up with the guy who was embarrassed to be seen with her and not the nice guy who loved her all along? That would never fly in the world of romance novels.)
6. Would eat Mexican food every day, if given the choice.
7. Reads two books a week in varied genres.
8. Refers to her Kindle as “the precious”.
9. Thinks puppy breath is one of the best smells in the world.
10. Is a social media idgit. (Her husband had to explain to her last week what the point of Twitter was. She’s still a little fuzzy on what Instagram and Pinterest do.)
11. Kicks ass at Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon.
12. Stole her tagline idea from her son. Her tagline idea was, “Never wrong, not quite right.” She liked her son’s idea better.
13. Breaks one vacuum cleaner a year because she ignores standard maintenance procedures (Really, you’re supposed to empty the canister every time you vacuum? Does that seem excessive to anyone else?)
14. Is still mad at the WB network for cancelling Angel in 2004.
15. Can’t find her way from her bed to her bathroom without her glasses, but refused eye surgery, even when someone else offered to pay. (They lost her at “eye flap”. Seriously, look it up. Scary stuff.)
Isabel Jordan writes because it’s the only profession that allows her to express her natural sarcasm and not be fired. She is a paranormal and contemporary romance author. Isabel lives in the US with her husband, her son son, a neurotic Shepherd mix and a ginormous Great Dane mix named Jerkface. (Don't feel bad for Jerkface. He really is a jerk.)
The weird:
Now that the normal stuff is out of the way, here’s some weird-but-true facts that would never come up in polite conversation. Isabel Jordan:
1. Is terrified of butterflies (don’t judge…it’s a real phobia called lepidopterophobia)
2. Is a lover of all things ironic (hence the butterfly on the first edition cover of Semi-Charmed)
3. Is obsessed with Supernatural, Game of Thrones, and Dog Whisperer.
4. Hates coffee. Drinks a Diet Mountain Dew every morning.
5. Will argue to the death that Pretty in Pink ended all wrong. (Seriously, she ends up with the guy who was embarrassed to be seen with her and not the nice guy who loved her all along? That would never fly in the world of romance novels.)
6. Would eat Mexican food every day, if given the choice.
7. Reads two books a week in varied genres.
8. Refers to her Kindle as “the precious”.
9. Thinks puppy breath is one of the best smells in the world.
10. Is a social media idgit. (Her husband had to explain to her last week what the point of Twitter was. She’s still a little fuzzy on what Instagram and Pinterest do.)
11. Kicks ass at Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon.
12. Stole her tagline idea from her son. Her tagline idea was, “Never wrong, not quite right.” She liked her son’s idea better.
13. Breaks one vacuum cleaner a year because she ignores standard maintenance procedures (Really, you’re supposed to empty the canister every time you vacuum? Does that seem excessive to anyone else?)
14. Is still mad at the WB network for cancelling Angel in 2004.
15. Can’t find her way from her bed to her bathroom without her glasses, but refused eye surgery, even when someone else offered to pay. (They lost her at “eye flap”. Seriously, look it up. Scary stuff.)
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February 21, 2018
There is nothing groundbreaking here, but it was an enjoyable book. The storyline is like every one of these types of books:
Heroine who is extra
Harper has the ability to see things about people when she touches them. It could be something they have done or something they are about to do. She's a private detective who is down on her luck (that's not familiar). Just trying to pay her bills.
She's also pretty funny - which is what made the book, IMO. I have to like the heroine.
When she's trying to stop two people from arguing:
"hey, not to change the subject, but did anyone see Game of Thrones last night"? I fell asleep during the last fifteen minutes and now I don't know what happened at the end of the wedding."
Hero is a tortured-soul badass
Riddick is also extra in his fighting and killing abilities. He also does the whole "push the girl away because I'm bad for her" thing.
I have a better idea. Get a haircut and get the hell over yourself.
Loser Werewolf is in love with the heroine
Gotta feel sorry for the nice side-guy who would be so much better for the heroine thanEdward Riddick. He would treat her so right.
But, I couldn't root for him because he called her "doll face" as an endearment. I'm sorry, but unless you are a gangster or private eye from the 1940's, you can't use that term.
Aww, that explains it. The fedora is making him talk like that.
Villain is better than everyone - except the hero
Sure, there are 10 cops guarding her at all times, but the villain is better. Seriously, why do we even have police forces if they are so inept? Poor cops can never catch a break in these kind of books.
Still fun to read
Maybe it isn't new, but the heroine is a likable character, her family and friends are great, so it was a quick, entertaining story. I'll keep reading.
Heroine who is extra
Harper has the ability to see things about people when she touches them. It could be something they have done or something they are about to do. She's a private detective who is down on her luck (that's not familiar). Just trying to pay her bills.
She's also pretty funny - which is what made the book, IMO. I have to like the heroine.
When she's trying to stop two people from arguing:
"hey, not to change the subject, but did anyone see Game of Thrones last night"? I fell asleep during the last fifteen minutes and now I don't know what happened at the end of the wedding."
Hero is a tortured-soul badass
Riddick is also extra in his fighting and killing abilities. He also does the whole "push the girl away because I'm bad for her" thing.
I have a better idea. Get a haircut and get the hell over yourself.
Gotta feel sorry for the nice side-guy who would be so much better for the heroine than
But, I couldn't root for him because he called her "doll face" as an endearment. I'm sorry, but unless you are a gangster or private eye from the 1940's, you can't use that term.
Aww, that explains it. The fedora is making him talk like that.
Villain is better than everyone - except the hero
Sure, there are 10 cops guarding her at all times, but the villain is better. Seriously, why do we even have police forces if they are so inept? Poor cops can never catch a break in these kind of books.
Still fun to read
Maybe it isn't new, but the heroine is a likable character, her family and friends are great, so it was a quick, entertaining story. I'll keep reading.
December 23, 2015
The book caught me completely by surprise in the best kind of way. The heroine is hilarious and the hero is surly, broody and swoony. What I like the most is that this book didn’t strike me like the typical vampire books I got weary of reading because they all started to blend together with vampirism being excessively romanticized and I couldn’t tell one from another because they were so similar. Of course that could also be said of Contemporary Romance, but that’s neither here nor there.
When the Seer and the slayer’s paths collide, one was all for their partnership the other was completely against it. But Harper is a girl that doesn’t take no for an answer and Noah isn’t immune to her semi-charmed ways. But will Noah Riddick’s slayer profession dissuade him from following everything he wants from Harper?
Semi-Charmed was appealing right from the start. I liked the slayer/seer focus that reminded me of Buffy and Harper won me over from the very beginning.
I liked that being “only” a seer didn’t deter her from going after the bad guys, much to Riddick’s dismay.
She was definitely no wilting flower and her upfront openness was as charming as it was refreshing.
Noah Riddick is a selfless tortured, pensive hero who can barely contain his sexiness but has retreated into himself for fear that his lifestyle may harm anyone who dares to get close to him.
The relationship between them was slow building, which only made for more electric tension between them.
There were other interesting characters that rounded out this story. This includes a subplot between Harper’s best and only friend and a sexy vampire (insert Taylor Lautner with fangs here). These two were very appealing but at some points I felt their storyline overtook the main one.
Semi –Charmed is well paced, fun and easy to read. I enjoyed it so much I hope Isabel Jordan writes about Taylor… I mean Hunter the vampire and Mischa.
It can be read as a standalone with its very own happy ending.
Amazon buy link -> http://amzn.to/1EBmY6p
* I was graciously given an ARC of this book courtesy of the author. The excerpts are from that copy. *
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When the Seer and the slayer’s paths collide, one was all for their partnership the other was completely against it. But Harper is a girl that doesn’t take no for an answer and Noah isn’t immune to her semi-charmed ways. But will Noah Riddick’s slayer profession dissuade him from following everything he wants from Harper?
Semi-Charmed was appealing right from the start. I liked the slayer/seer focus that reminded me of Buffy and Harper won me over from the very beginning.
“Why don’t you pick on someone more my size.” Okay, so it was a line she’d picked up from watching Buffy the Vampire Slayer reruns. Witty repartee should never be wasted, even if it wasn’t original.
I liked that being “only” a seer didn’t deter her from going after the bad guys, much to Riddick’s dismay.
“Flipping her over, Harper wrenched the girl’s arms behind her back, pulled a plastic zip tie from her jacket pocket and used it to bind her wrists. The whole thing took less than a minute. It was maybe the hottest thing he’d ever seen.”
She was definitely no wilting flower and her upfront openness was as charming as it was refreshing.
“There was never going to be a good time to ask what she really wanted to know, and she wasn’t any good at beating around the bush, so after another gulp of beer, she spit out, “Areyouatallattractedtome?”
He looked so adorably stunned for a moment that her own humiliation was almost worth it. Almost.
“I mean, I’m kind of attracted to you”— all bow to the Queen of Understatement—“and I thought maybe I’d noticed a little…zing…of something between us”— oh, God, kill me now, he looks horrified—“and I wondered”— why the hell can’t I stop talking? —“if you felt it too, or if I was just imagining things.”
After a few more agonizing moments of silence, Riddick cleared his throat and said, “You’re not imagining anything.”
Noah Riddick is a selfless tortured, pensive hero who can barely contain his sexiness but has retreated into himself for fear that his lifestyle may harm anyone who dares to get close to him.
“What had his life been like before she was in it? He couldn’t even remember. It was almost as if he’d failed to truly exist until she found him. Now his world was only as big as the distance between them, which never seemed to be more than arms reach.”
The relationship between them was slow building, which only made for more electric tension between them.
“So soft and delicate-looking on the outside, tough and smart and fearless on the inside.” He stroked his thumb over her cheekbone. “How can you be all those things at once?”
There were other interesting characters that rounded out this story. This includes a subplot between Harper’s best and only friend and a sexy vampire (insert Taylor Lautner with fangs here). These two were very appealing but at some points I felt their storyline overtook the main one.
Mischa couldn’t bite back her growl of frustration. “You are the most infuriating, insufferable…”
“Handsome, sexy, exciting,” he added helpfully.
“…blood-sucking jackass I have ever had the misfortune of knowing.”
Semi –Charmed is well paced, fun and easy to read. I enjoyed it so much I hope Isabel Jordan writes about Taylor… I mean Hunter the vampire and Mischa.
It can be read as a standalone with its very own happy ending.
Amazon buy link -> http://amzn.to/1EBmY6p
* I was graciously given an ARC of this book courtesy of the author. The excerpts are from that copy. *
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January 7, 2024
Reread 11/2023
This had been my first (of not many) paranormal romances, and I had loved it. Read the next 4 books of the series. Loved them, too (the 5th a bit less).
Reread the 5 books last year, still loved them.
Reread the first book again this week and.. I'm disappointed?
It is funny, crazy and OTT in a good way, but I found some jokes/expressions a bit cringey, and didn't care for the characters as much as I had previously.
I'll continue the series for a bit but I will be skipping most of the Harper/Riddick-related parts. I need to see if Micha and Hunter still have as much chemistry as I remember, and then read their chapters :D
Overall 4 stars, as a compromise betwen my previous 5 stars and my dimmed enjoyment now.
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Reread 03/2022
I remember this being my first try in this genre. And I LOVED it.
I read Darynda Jones after that, too (loved it, too) but didn't read many other books in this genre (I was too busy with hr and ya I think).
Goodreads lost my ratings and review of this series, so I decided to reread it.
I'm so happy I still love the series!
Loved the first book and can't wait to read about all these amazing characters again.
5 stars.
This had been my first (of not many) paranormal romances, and I had loved it. Read the next 4 books of the series. Loved them, too (the 5th a bit less).
Reread the 5 books last year, still loved them.
Reread the first book again this week and.. I'm disappointed?
It is funny, crazy and OTT in a good way, but I found some jokes/expressions a bit cringey, and didn't care for the characters as much as I had previously.
I'll continue the series for a bit but I will be skipping most of the Harper/Riddick-related parts. I need to see if Micha and Hunter still have as much chemistry as I remember, and then read their chapters :D
Overall 4 stars, as a compromise betwen my previous 5 stars and my dimmed enjoyment now.
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Reread 03/2022
I remember this being my first try in this genre. And I LOVED it.
I read Darynda Jones after that, too (loved it, too) but didn't read many other books in this genre (I was too busy with hr and ya I think).
Goodreads lost my ratings and review of this series, so I decided to reread it.
I'm so happy I still love the series!
Loved the first book and can't wait to read about all these amazing characters again.
5 stars.
February 17, 2017
Lost a little bit of Umph towards the end, but I still loved Harper's snarky attitude. Plus, ya know, Riddick is hot, brooding and grumpy, which helps.
August 11, 2019
3 Pleased Stars
Seer and paranormal PI Harper Hall is spunky, funny, daring and fierce – a heroine you can’t help but adore. Then there is the broodingly divine slayer Noah Riddick, who has been left aimless and jobless since vampires have gained rights, when he meets Harper his life takes an unexpected but fab turn – now if he would only embrace the wonder of all that Harper is, rather than pushing her away, because he thinks he is no good for her.
The edge the two-character have in the first half of the book drew me in and had me enjoying how things were unfolding. Towards the end the pace did slow a little, and I had to shake myself a little to pay attention.
There is a good guy who is
This was a nice read, even though I knew what was coming I enjoyed the ride.
Acquired KU.
Seer and paranormal PI Harper Hall is spunky, funny, daring and fierce – a heroine you can’t help but adore. Then there is the broodingly divine slayer Noah Riddick, who has been left aimless and jobless since vampires have gained rights, when he meets Harper his life takes an unexpected but fab turn – now if he would only embrace the wonder of all that Harper is, rather than pushing her away, because he thinks he is no good for her.
The edge the two-character have in the first half of the book drew me in and had me enjoying how things were unfolding. Towards the end the pace did slow a little, and I had to shake myself a little to pay attention.
There is a good guy who is
This was a nice read, even though I knew what was coming I enjoyed the ride.
Acquired KU.
February 18, 2018
2.5 stars.
This author is new to me, but her writing style is very engaging. The start of this story was strong. I enjoyed the world building, and while there wasn't really anything new about it, there were just enough details to make it interesting. There was also some funny banter and inner monologue. The h was an overall strong character and I liked how she tried to take care of herself and her own problems. I appreciated that this was a pretty safe read and there was very little detail re: the MCs' previous relationships/hook ups. The grumpy and slightly confused H was adorable in the first half of the story, too, until all the push and pull started annoying me.
Things started going downhill when it's revealed that Then he starts pushing the h away big time. She takes it while planning the whole time to win him over. That to me is a weak heroine. Gosh, even if you don't believe him when he says that he's walking away, have some freaking self respect. I don't know. The whole thing ended on a very blah note for me. I'm not sure if I'll continue with this series. Maybe my friend Shari has some advice. ;)
This author is new to me, but her writing style is very engaging. The start of this story was strong. I enjoyed the world building, and while there wasn't really anything new about it, there were just enough details to make it interesting. There was also some funny banter and inner monologue. The h was an overall strong character and I liked how she tried to take care of herself and her own problems. I appreciated that this was a pretty safe read and there was very little detail re: the MCs' previous relationships/hook ups. The grumpy and slightly confused H was adorable in the first half of the story, too, until all the push and pull started annoying me.
Things started going downhill when it's revealed that Then he starts pushing the h away big time. She takes it while planning the whole time to win him over. That to me is a weak heroine. Gosh, even if you don't believe him when he says that he's walking away, have some freaking self respect. I don't know. The whole thing ended on a very blah note for me. I'm not sure if I'll continue with this series. Maybe my friend Shari has some advice. ;)
February 19, 2015
Favorite Lines “There is no hunting like the hunting of man, and those who have hunted armed men long enough and liked it, never care for anything else thereafter.”
“He’d told her he didn’t want to be her friend, and that was true. But that didn’t mean he couldn’t like her just a little.”
“Not tonight, Harper. No one’s going to get close enough to you tonight to touch you. Except me.”
“Semi-charmed,” he murmured. Was this what it felt like to have someone care about what happened to you? It felt surprisingly…good.”
“You’re welcome, Noah,” she whispered.”
Thank youBook Goddess! I was going through a rut where no book appealed to me and was scared I had lost my love for book. (Terrifying I know)
Then I remembered that Isabel Jordan had contacted me to read her book. I sat down opened the ebook and was pulled into the world of Semi-Charmed! The first chapter sucked me in and had me laughing and loving every word! Harper is a heroine you can get behind! She's witty, crazy, kick ass, and amazing!
Noah is my new book boyfriend! He's the bad boy we all want and your mom hates but then she falls in love with him too!
Jordan is spectacular writer who I will continue to follow! Her writing style is full of life, love, and much laughter!
Great Book!!
I was given this book by author in exchange for an honest review
FIVE SEMI-CHARMED FAIRES
“He’d told her he didn’t want to be her friend, and that was true. But that didn’t mean he couldn’t like her just a little.”
“Not tonight, Harper. No one’s going to get close enough to you tonight to touch you. Except me.”
“Semi-charmed,” he murmured. Was this what it felt like to have someone care about what happened to you? It felt surprisingly…good.”
“You’re welcome, Noah,” she whispered.”
Thank youBook Goddess! I was going through a rut where no book appealed to me and was scared I had lost my love for book. (Terrifying I know)
Then I remembered that Isabel Jordan had contacted me to read her book. I sat down opened the ebook and was pulled into the world of Semi-Charmed! The first chapter sucked me in and had me laughing and loving every word! Harper is a heroine you can get behind! She's witty, crazy, kick ass, and amazing!
Noah is my new book boyfriend! He's the bad boy we all want and your mom hates but then she falls in love with him too!
Jordan is spectacular writer who I will continue to follow! Her writing style is full of life, love, and much laughter!
Great Book!!
I was given this book by author in exchange for an honest review
FIVE SEMI-CHARMED FAIRES
August 31, 2016
This is my second read and I loved it even more than the first time. I fell for Harper in the first few pages and laughed out loud throughout most of the book. The characters and the humour really grabbed me, though the writing, action, romance and ending brought it all together perfectly. It was funny, sweet, thoroughly entertaining and addictive. Now I am onto my second read of the next book, Semi-Human.
July 22, 2015
Harper is a seer .... as a PI her psychic premonitions are a very useful tool, but unfortunately she didn't have any visions about her partner running off and leaving her with a pile of debt. Still she's a bit of a soft touch so even though the muscle of the outfit is off in Vegas carousing, when the police come asking for her help to track down a child kidnapped by a vampire she readily agrees.
In need of a partner she manages to convince Riddick a vampire hunter who has fallen on hard times since vampires managed to charm their way out of the cold and vampire hunting became illegal.
This book actually reminds me a little of Mark Henwick's Bite Back series though I think Mark Henwick does it much better. It was entertaining enough but there were enough missteps that I started to notice. For example, Harper is kidnapped by a brutal and psychopathic vampire. Witty banter probably wouldn't be Riddick's response when he visits her friend for help tracking her down. There are a few moments like that and the ending was much more than it needed to be.
But don't get me wrong, I enjoyed the book. It was an easy enough way to kill a little time.
In need of a partner she manages to convince Riddick a vampire hunter who has fallen on hard times since vampires managed to charm their way out of the cold and vampire hunting became illegal.
This book actually reminds me a little of Mark Henwick's Bite Back series though I think Mark Henwick does it much better. It was entertaining enough but there were enough missteps that I started to notice. For example, Harper is kidnapped by a brutal and psychopathic vampire. Witty banter probably wouldn't be Riddick's response when he visits her friend for help tracking her down. There are a few moments like that and the ending was much more than it needed to be.
But don't get me wrong, I enjoyed the book. It was an easy enough way to kill a little time.
March 15, 2016
This book surprised me. I wasn't sure what to expect but, I enjoyed reading this book. The book is from 2 POVs - Harper and Riddick.
Harper is an interesting character. She's a gifted seer and is very good at it. She's also broke and well, trying to keep her PI business going despite her partner ditching her. I loved her character. She is spunky, loyal, snarky, full of life kind of girl. Harper has a huge, in-your-face kind of family and a mother who would do anything for her daughter. I actually laughed at some of the things that came out of Harper's mouth.
Noah Riddick is a natural born slayer and pretty badass at it. He is also a loner and struggling with his inner demons. Harper and Riddick end up working together on a case. They are a good team. They also fight their growing attraction to each other. I felt they were a good match for each other.
This book ended without a cliffhanger and with a happy open ending. Overall, it was an enjoyable read.
Harper is an interesting character. She's a gifted seer and is very good at it. She's also broke and well, trying to keep her PI business going despite her partner ditching her. I loved her character. She is spunky, loyal, snarky, full of life kind of girl. Harper has a huge, in-your-face kind of family and a mother who would do anything for her daughter. I actually laughed at some of the things that came out of Harper's mouth.
Noah Riddick is a natural born slayer and pretty badass at it. He is also a loner and struggling with his inner demons. Harper and Riddick end up working together on a case. They are a good team. They also fight their growing attraction to each other. I felt they were a good match for each other.
This book ended without a cliffhanger and with a happy open ending. Overall, it was an enjoyable read.
March 25, 2015
Riveting, humorous and entertaining read. I was hooked from first page and had me laughing throughout. Loved Harper - she is so compassionate, funny, kick ass and smart. My favourite scenes were when she has dinner with her family and when Noah gives Harper the perfect gift. Also loved Hunter and Mischa, and their witty banter. Looking forward to catching up with my new book friends in the next book.
May 23, 2019
2 Stars... This book started out with so much potential, strong characters, intriguing storyline, witty humor, great chemistry... However, the second half of the book simply fell apart... The characters lost their edge, the storyline became erratic, the romance became superficial (I resent attempts to build a love triangle just for the purpose of building drama that is completely unnecessary to the story.)… It was as if the author lost focus and direction for her story... Sadly disappointed:(
October 8, 2014
Great book with fun dialogue and feisty heroine.
November 28, 2017
I really like this, more light hearted uf/pr
Exactly what I was in the mood for
Exactly what I was in the mood for
March 20, 2015
Holy crap! That was awesome! More please!! I loved Semi-Charmed. Brillinatly funny, sexy, charming, and awesome. I am so hooked on this book. I love the way that Isabel Jordan writes, completely engaging and hilarious. I think I laughed out loud throughout the entire novel. It was awesome.
The world-building is fantastic but not soooo involved that you're left scratching your head in distraction trying to catch up with the crazy paranormal aspects. Basically Vampires are out and have legal rights, but before they came out into the open, there where slayers and the psychics teamed up with them to help guide them to catching the baddy vamps. Now that the Vamps are legal and all that jazz, the Slayers, pyshchics and watchers are out of their jobs and slightly hated. Anyways that's the gist.
When Harper Hall, which is an awesomely awesome heroine name, a psychic and a struggling paranormal PI's business partner and former Slayer that she was teamed up with back in the old days, takes off on her, she's left to work crappy jobs while trying to keep the lights on for her PI business. After an encounter with a darkly dangerous and sexy guy, followed by a vision that leaves her confronting a vampire and then being saved by the same guy, Harper finds herself in the company of an epic slayer, Riddick. When the police hire her for a job, but will only let her take the job if she has a slayer on the payroll, she ropes Riddick in, and off the two of them go.
Harper is one of those intriguingly awesome fun characters. She's ballsy and amazing, hilarious, and of course charming. With a tenacious spirit and a back bone made of steel, there wasn't anything that I didn't like about her. I could keep reading books from her perspective and never get sick of it, she's just so completely awesome.
Riddick on the other hand, is all dark and damaged. Delicoulsy interesting, and very very frustrating. He needed Harper to come crashing hilariously into his life, knocking all the crappy brick walls that he had built around himself - down. A fantastically written character with a deeply sad past, I adored how he was with Harper. And being able to get his perspective made me fall head over heels for him. I loved him so so much.
Semi-Charmed has all the things that I love in a paranormal romance. Interesting world-building, supernatural creatures, characters that I can root for, action, smexy, love, and a slight mystery. The thing that took Semi-Charmed above and beyond is the humor. I wasn't expecting to laugh that much. It was a delightful surprise. Plus! The secondary characters were pretty delightfully entertaining as well, I can't wait to see if Isabel Jordan will write their books...I really hope she does, this is definielty a world I would love to come back to.
I absoluetly adored this book and can not wait to see what Isabel Jordan comes up with next, she's got me as a reader of hers for life. If you love paranormal romances, funny books or are just looking for your next obsessive read than definitely check out Semi-Charmed, it's pretty awesome. Plus, it's got an HEA!! So no cliff-hanger! Which is always a plus...
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The world-building is fantastic but not soooo involved that you're left scratching your head in distraction trying to catch up with the crazy paranormal aspects. Basically Vampires are out and have legal rights, but before they came out into the open, there where slayers and the psychics teamed up with them to help guide them to catching the baddy vamps. Now that the Vamps are legal and all that jazz, the Slayers, pyshchics and watchers are out of their jobs and slightly hated. Anyways that's the gist.
When Harper Hall, which is an awesomely awesome heroine name, a psychic and a struggling paranormal PI's business partner and former Slayer that she was teamed up with back in the old days, takes off on her, she's left to work crappy jobs while trying to keep the lights on for her PI business. After an encounter with a darkly dangerous and sexy guy, followed by a vision that leaves her confronting a vampire and then being saved by the same guy, Harper finds herself in the company of an epic slayer, Riddick. When the police hire her for a job, but will only let her take the job if she has a slayer on the payroll, she ropes Riddick in, and off the two of them go.
Harper is one of those intriguingly awesome fun characters. She's ballsy and amazing, hilarious, and of course charming. With a tenacious spirit and a back bone made of steel, there wasn't anything that I didn't like about her. I could keep reading books from her perspective and never get sick of it, she's just so completely awesome.
Riddick on the other hand, is all dark and damaged. Delicoulsy interesting, and very very frustrating. He needed Harper to come crashing hilariously into his life, knocking all the crappy brick walls that he had built around himself - down. A fantastically written character with a deeply sad past, I adored how he was with Harper. And being able to get his perspective made me fall head over heels for him. I loved him so so much.
Semi-Charmed has all the things that I love in a paranormal romance. Interesting world-building, supernatural creatures, characters that I can root for, action, smexy, love, and a slight mystery. The thing that took Semi-Charmed above and beyond is the humor. I wasn't expecting to laugh that much. It was a delightful surprise. Plus! The secondary characters were pretty delightfully entertaining as well, I can't wait to see if Isabel Jordan will write their books...I really hope she does, this is definielty a world I would love to come back to.
I absoluetly adored this book and can not wait to see what Isabel Jordan comes up with next, she's got me as a reader of hers for life. If you love paranormal romances, funny books or are just looking for your next obsessive read than definitely check out Semi-Charmed, it's pretty awesome. Plus, it's got an HEA!! So no cliff-hanger! Which is always a plus...
Originally posted on Me, Myself & Books
August 14, 2019
A light and fun story about Harper, a seer and PI who is doing all sorts of side jobs in order to make ends meet and keep her firm alive after her business partner abandoned her. It is in one of those side jobs that she meets Noah Riddick, a former vampire slayer with a reputation that proceeds him.
The two end up saving each other's lives and then becoming short term "not-partners", while they try to solve a case for the police. The more time they spend together, the harder it is for them to resist the pull they feel for one another, but they've both got their share of issues to work through.
Harper has bad judgement when it comes to men, Riddick has no idea how to not be a loner and handle Harper's exuberance, and yet the two end up in love and by the end of the story.
A lighthearted story that kept me amused and curious about Harper and Riddick's next adventure in Semi-Human.
The two end up saving each other's lives and then becoming short term "not-partners", while they try to solve a case for the police. The more time they spend together, the harder it is for them to resist the pull they feel for one another, but they've both got their share of issues to work through.
Harper has bad judgement when it comes to men, Riddick has no idea how to not be a loner and handle Harper's exuberance, and yet the two end up in love and by the end of the story.
A lighthearted story that kept me amused and curious about Harper and Riddick's next adventure in Semi-Human.
August 16, 2015
This is the best independent author I've discovered in the last year and the most promising new paranormal romance/paranormal mystery series I've come across in a very long time. My only disappointment with this book is that there aren't 6 more of this series for me to binge read. Unfortunately, this book was published in the last year, so I'm betting I'll have to wait a while for the sequel, and the author is so new, she only has one book. It always feels like a risk falling for a brand-new author; they never start out their writing careers full time, and often they make next to nothing off their debut novel, so it's nail-biting hoping they will continue to write. But I hope she does, and I hope everyone who reads this will give this author a chance. If you love the Charley Davidson series, I think this series will make your day/week/month. It's well worth your $3 for the Kindle version.
Premise: spunky Italian-American psychic Harper is stuck in deep debt after her former vampire slayer PI partner skips town. (Vampires came out of the closet, ruining the secret agency that used to hunt them. Now psychics and slayers are out of work.) Harper accidently runs into another former slayer, Noah Riddick, who just happens to have been the best in the biz. She sets out to convince him to help her on a case. He reluctantly agrees, but that reluctance has more to do with his attraction towards her than any other factor.
Harper's friends and family are all over this book, and they are wonderful characters with likeable personalities and interesting stories. I laughed out loud a time or two. It's not just a funny book, though. The story also has serious/dangerous/violent episodes, and the PTSD after Harper goes through a serious trauma made the story into one that works on more than a superficial level.
Premise: spunky Italian-American psychic Harper is stuck in deep debt after her former vampire slayer PI partner skips town. (Vampires came out of the closet, ruining the secret agency that used to hunt them. Now psychics and slayers are out of work.) Harper accidently runs into another former slayer, Noah Riddick, who just happens to have been the best in the biz. She sets out to convince him to help her on a case. He reluctantly agrees, but that reluctance has more to do with his attraction towards her than any other factor.
Harper's friends and family are all over this book, and they are wonderful characters with likeable personalities and interesting stories. I laughed out loud a time or two. It's not just a funny book, though. The story also has serious/dangerous/violent episodes, and the PTSD after Harper goes through a serious trauma made the story into one that works on more than a superficial level.
February 13, 2015
Harper happens to be a mouthy thirty year old gal trying to create a more stable life for herself after years of working for a secret government agency. Lucky for her, she's got valuable skills as an investigator and seer, unfortunately being female doesn't help her get jobs. This is where the tall,dark and delicious Riddick comes in. Riddicks an exslayer, but you cant really take the slayer out of this guy. It's in his blood. Together these two make a phenomenal couple and investigative team. Someone has to keep the monsters that go bump in the night inline.
I enjoyed this story a lot, it was fresh and fun, pretty much just what I needed right now. While there were obvious serious elements to this book, a lot of it was more relaxed with a good dose of humor. Of course, there were also sparks of sexual tension teasing the reader as the story continues. What I really liked though was that the story stayed on track as the relationship developed between Harper and Riddick. I didn't feel like emotions or story were sacrificed in any way.
This is a changing point of view story. For the majority of the story you get Harper and Riddicks POV, with Harpers best friends' thoughts thrown in there every once in awhile. I thought this was a great way to tell this story because it really showcased how Riddick really worked. Normally the tall,dark and handsome guys are rough and dominant, generally asses. Riddick didn't really fit this bill entirely, so his point of view really helped to get that point across.
I'd recommend this story to other paranormal romance lovers, and those that love a strong female lead with a attitude.
I received this book in exchange for an honest review via the author. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
My Rating:4.5 stars
I enjoyed this story a lot, it was fresh and fun, pretty much just what I needed right now. While there were obvious serious elements to this book, a lot of it was more relaxed with a good dose of humor. Of course, there were also sparks of sexual tension teasing the reader as the story continues. What I really liked though was that the story stayed on track as the relationship developed between Harper and Riddick. I didn't feel like emotions or story were sacrificed in any way.
This is a changing point of view story. For the majority of the story you get Harper and Riddicks POV, with Harpers best friends' thoughts thrown in there every once in awhile. I thought this was a great way to tell this story because it really showcased how Riddick really worked. Normally the tall,dark and handsome guys are rough and dominant, generally asses. Riddick didn't really fit this bill entirely, so his point of view really helped to get that point across.
I'd recommend this story to other paranormal romance lovers, and those that love a strong female lead with a attitude.
I received this book in exchange for an honest review via the author. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
My Rating:4.5 stars
July 22, 2016
This book surprised me - in a good way! The storyline and the characters really drew me in. While the heroine - Harper - did a few idiotic things on occasion, overall, she was smart and funny. The hero - Noah - was a very interesting, secretive, and likeable character as well. He was also funny, due to his lack of positive social interactions. Many of the secondary characters - like Harper's mom and the shifter detective Lucas - added to the story. And the chemistry between the H/h was steamy without being smutty.
The one thing that threw me off about the story was the fact that Harper's psychic abilities via touch weren't quite explained to my satisfaction. Like - did her touch only involve seeing things play out in the future? If so, with all of the touching that she received - from the H, her family, her friends, and the bad guys - why couldn't she see into the future, and manipulate that knowledge to her benefit?
Still - 'Semi-Charmed' was a fun read. I'll be reading book 2!
The one thing that threw me off about the story was the fact that Harper's psychic abilities via touch weren't quite explained to my satisfaction. Like - did her touch only involve seeing things play out in the future? If so, with all of the touching that she received - from the H, her family, her friends, and the bad guys - why couldn't she see into the future, and manipulate that knowledge to her benefit?
Still - 'Semi-Charmed' was a fun read. I'll be reading book 2!
July 31, 2015
I will definitely watch for more books from this author. She developed her characters well, so that you rooted for them and wanted their happiness. Just when I thought the book would end, it continued and I really liked the ending. She did a very good job of not being predictable and letting the story continue through the tougher story line of surviving a traumatic experience, even for a tough person. Most books end with a big horrible event being overcome and don't cover the hard part of putting your life back together afterwards. She didn't take the easy route of "this is a tough character who just shakes it off and carries on like nothing happened". She also offered multiple story lines for the vampires and hunters instead of the cliche approach of all good or all bad. It was a quick entertaining read that I'd recommend.
October 24, 2014
Loved this book. There were a lot of great lines that made me laugh out loud. I loved Harper's spunk and I loved how Noah (Riddick) was portrayed. I really felt for him.
The only semi-complaint (and it's only semi because I didnt really mind it) was that I felt like the big conflict didn't last as long as as the build-up led me to believe it would. It was maybe a bit anti-climatic. All in all, it was a cute light-hearted read. This book was well-written and fun from start to finish. I would definitely recommend it and I would love to read more from Isabel Jordan.
The only semi-complaint (and it's only semi because I didnt really mind it) was that I felt like the big conflict didn't last as long as as the build-up led me to believe it would. It was maybe a bit anti-climatic. All in all, it was a cute light-hearted read. This book was well-written and fun from start to finish. I would definitely recommend it and I would love to read more from Isabel Jordan.
February 3, 2015
Really enjoyed this book. Was a nice flowing read and I just wanted to read one more page, one more chapter before going to sleep. I loved the idea of slayers, seers and watchers even though they were all made redundant by the powers that be. I'm a big Buffy fan so this book hit the spot for me.
Can't wait to read the next book by Isabel Jordan.
Can't wait to read the next book by Isabel Jordan.
December 30, 2014
Loved this story
Read this in less than two days. I found it reminded me a bit of the Sookie Stackhouse novels, which I love. Funny and heartwarming without being cheesy, I'm definitely keeping an eye out for more from this author!
Read this in less than two days. I found it reminded me a bit of the Sookie Stackhouse novels, which I love. Funny and heartwarming without being cheesy, I'm definitely keeping an eye out for more from this author!
February 22, 2015
Cute and well written
The heroine was very likable and the chemistry between her and the hero was hot. The story moved along well and the secondary characters were enjoyable as well. Another book with Mischa and Hunters story editor be great!
The heroine was very likable and the chemistry between her and the hero was hot. The story moved along well and the secondary characters were enjoyable as well. Another book with Mischa and Hunters story editor be great!
Want to read
November 20, 2015Going to try to read this as part of my Indie August challenge! :)
did-not-finish
March 20, 2023DNF at 23%. Not feeling it.
January 13, 2015
This was a light fun read with some very amusing bits that had me laughing out loud. I really liked the heroine Harper, she is feisty, kind, loyal and down to earth. The hero, vampire slayer Noah Riddick is dark & brooding and I loved the way we got both POV's. While I liked both Noah & Harper and really like them as couple, it was really Harper's character that made this book so enjoyable, she is just so damn likeable. The one thing I really didn't like was not really part of the main story and related to the secondary romance between 500 yr old vampire Hunter and watcher Mischa. It was
February 12, 2015
really good story
I enjoyed reading this book. Great story line with interesting characters sand a hot anti hero trying to resist a in your face lady determined to help people. Fun read look forward to more!
I enjoyed reading this book. Great story line with interesting characters sand a hot anti hero trying to resist a in your face lady determined to help people. Fun read look forward to more!
October 23, 2017
Was quite charmed by this read. The h in particular, Harper, is intelligent, ballsy, funny and independent. She's more than a match for the H, who comes with a lot of baggage.
Action, romance and laughs - great light read.
Action, romance and laughs - great light read.
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