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Lost Library #1–3
Lost Library Collection: Books 1-3
A quirky heroine with a magical book crosses paths with a Lycan Alpha on a mission. Hang on as adventure follows!
This boxed set includes the first three books of the Lost Library series - over 700 pages of magic, shifters, adventure, and romance.
LIZZIE considers herself mostly average, until a book with too many secrets arrives and unlocks the door to an exciting, new world.
JOHN fulfills his obligations with a determination fueled by a need to succeed where his father failed.
Together, they might be strong enough to overcome a persistent evil that threatens their friends, their family, their love, and their very lives.
LOST LIBRARY (Book 1)
John Braxton arrives unannounced on Lizzie Smith's doorstep looking for answers she doesn't have. She may have a magical book, but she hasn't a clue what to do with it--or even how to read it. And John's revelation that he's a Lycan isn't making the job any easier.
Before the code to the book can be cracked, Lizzie and John stumble into the middle of a power-hungry mastermind's plan. Caught up in one man's search for power, Lizzie soon begins to uncover surprising secrets about her past and powers. Can she and John put a stop to their new found enemy's plans?
Take a romp through the life of the quirky and well-meaning Lizzie as she discovers magic, creatures that go bump in the night, and maybe love.
SPIRITED LEGACY (Book 2)
Lizzie receives an offer she can't refuse--an internship at the Lost Library, home to hundreds of magical books. And to make the deal even sweeter, her prospective boss has offered to act as her magic mentor. What's a girl to say, but yes? Except...there are the questions of her unresolved love affair, her recently acquired arch enemy, and a haunting past.
Can Lizzie tackle a new job, learn the magical ropes of spell casting, and save her relationship with an amazing man--all while eluding her nemesis? She'll sure as hell try.
Join Lizzie as she muddles through another magical adventure, with old friends and new, making the most of what life--and the afterlife--throw at her.
DEFENSIVE MAGIC (Book 3)
After an exhausting trip to Europe, Lizzie and John come home wanting nothing more than peace and quiet. Instead, Lizzie finds a death threat on her pillow, and John must fight a challenger to his position as Texas Pack Alpha-and in his backyard. What will the neighbors think?
Soon Lizzie and John find themselves fighting for their lives. But who is masterminding the attacks? Is it Lizzie's old arch-rival Worth? Or an even greater threat?
And where is Lizzie and John's relationship headed now?
This boxed set includes the first three books of the Lost Library series - over 700 pages of magic, shifters, adventure, and romance.
LIZZIE considers herself mostly average, until a book with too many secrets arrives and unlocks the door to an exciting, new world.
JOHN fulfills his obligations with a determination fueled by a need to succeed where his father failed.
Together, they might be strong enough to overcome a persistent evil that threatens their friends, their family, their love, and their very lives.
LOST LIBRARY (Book 1)
John Braxton arrives unannounced on Lizzie Smith's doorstep looking for answers she doesn't have. She may have a magical book, but she hasn't a clue what to do with it--or even how to read it. And John's revelation that he's a Lycan isn't making the job any easier.
Before the code to the book can be cracked, Lizzie and John stumble into the middle of a power-hungry mastermind's plan. Caught up in one man's search for power, Lizzie soon begins to uncover surprising secrets about her past and powers. Can she and John put a stop to their new found enemy's plans?
Take a romp through the life of the quirky and well-meaning Lizzie as she discovers magic, creatures that go bump in the night, and maybe love.
SPIRITED LEGACY (Book 2)
Lizzie receives an offer she can't refuse--an internship at the Lost Library, home to hundreds of magical books. And to make the deal even sweeter, her prospective boss has offered to act as her magic mentor. What's a girl to say, but yes? Except...there are the questions of her unresolved love affair, her recently acquired arch enemy, and a haunting past.
Can Lizzie tackle a new job, learn the magical ropes of spell casting, and save her relationship with an amazing man--all while eluding her nemesis? She'll sure as hell try.
Join Lizzie as she muddles through another magical adventure, with old friends and new, making the most of what life--and the afterlife--throw at her.
DEFENSIVE MAGIC (Book 3)
After an exhausting trip to Europe, Lizzie and John come home wanting nothing more than peace and quiet. Instead, Lizzie finds a death threat on her pillow, and John must fight a challenger to his position as Texas Pack Alpha-and in his backyard. What will the neighbors think?
Soon Lizzie and John find themselves fighting for their lives. But who is masterminding the attacks? Is it Lizzie's old arch-rival Worth? Or an even greater threat?
And where is Lizzie and John's relationship headed now?
729 pages, ebook
First published June 16, 2015
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259 people want to read
About the author
Kate Baray
68 books211 followersKate Baray writes page-turning urban fantasy with relatable characters.
When Kate's not tapping away at her keyboard or in deep contemplation of her next fanciful writing project, she's sweeping up hairy dust bunnies and watching British mysteries.
Kate is from Austin, Texas (where many of her stories take place) but has recently migrated north to Boise, Idaho, where soup season (her favorite time of year) lasts more than two weeks.
She's worked as an attorney, a dog trainer, and in various other positions, but writer is the hands-down winner. She's thankful readers keep reading, so she can keep writing!
Kate's series include Lost Library and Spirelli Paranormal Investigations. Under the pen name Cate Lawley, Kate (aka Cate!) writes Vegan Vamp Mysteries, Death Retired Mysteries, Fairmont Finds Canine Cozy Mysteries.
Find more information on her website: catelawley.com/kate-baray/
When Kate's not tapping away at her keyboard or in deep contemplation of her next fanciful writing project, she's sweeping up hairy dust bunnies and watching British mysteries.
Kate is from Austin, Texas (where many of her stories take place) but has recently migrated north to Boise, Idaho, where soup season (her favorite time of year) lasts more than two weeks.
She's worked as an attorney, a dog trainer, and in various other positions, but writer is the hands-down winner. She's thankful readers keep reading, so she can keep writing!
Kate's series include Lost Library and Spirelli Paranormal Investigations. Under the pen name Cate Lawley, Kate (aka Cate!) writes Vegan Vamp Mysteries, Death Retired Mysteries, Fairmont Finds Canine Cozy Mysteries.
Find more information on her website: catelawley.com/kate-baray/
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July 14, 2019
Glacial
The first four chapters drag. Perhaps the intent is to make the MC quirky and interesting, but there were too many irrelevant details cluttering the narrative. Worse, book-time covered over two years with no real plot progress to show for it.
Also, a lot of ‘tell’ and not enough ‘show’. The neighbor’s BBQ talents could have been revealed in conversation easily, but instead was delivered by the narrator.
The first four chapters drag. Perhaps the intent is to make the MC quirky and interesting, but there were too many irrelevant details cluttering the narrative. Worse, book-time covered over two years with no real plot progress to show for it.
Also, a lot of ‘tell’ and not enough ‘show’. The neighbor’s BBQ talents could have been revealed in conversation easily, but instead was delivered by the narrator.
July 11, 2020
Book 1
It starts oddly with 2 years passing after receiving the omneous book. Why this time had to be waited we don't know by the end of book 1 (not even by the end of the box set and book 3).
But things are picking up when John, the lycan, enters the scene. Lizzie's a bit bland so having a wolf sniffing around and finally some information about the magic in this world and some action helped to keep me reading.
Very intrigued by the end of book 1 and glad there is the next one in the box set.
Book 2
I got a bit tired of the slow progress of the characters. Lizzie, the ever clumsy new magic girl who discovered one gift after the other that exhausted her. And John, her over protective anxious wolf shifter who didn't see her as his partner but as a vulnerable puppy who needs wrapping up in cottonwool.
I loved the dragons thou! And more interesting ways of magic!
Book 3
In book 3 we finally get to meet the pack and it's more about their problems. But is it really or is this all a part of someone's bigger plan?
There is lots of potential for further books.
All in all, not a bad series but the characters are a bit slow in development and the stories too. There wasn't a lot difference in the storylines either. It always involved a master mind playing them, Lizzie being kidnapped and a bit of a damsel in distress saved by her wolf until she's brought to the point where she has to use her magic and she's just so powerful but doesn't know it.
3.8 stars
It starts oddly with 2 years passing after receiving the omneous book. Why this time had to be waited we don't know by the end of book 1 (not even by the end of the box set and book 3).
But things are picking up when John, the lycan, enters the scene. Lizzie's a bit bland so having a wolf sniffing around and finally some information about the magic in this world and some action helped to keep me reading.
Very intrigued by the end of book 1 and glad there is the next one in the box set.
Book 2
I got a bit tired of the slow progress of the characters. Lizzie, the ever clumsy new magic girl who discovered one gift after the other that exhausted her. And John, her over protective anxious wolf shifter who didn't see her as his partner but as a vulnerable puppy who needs wrapping up in cottonwool.
I loved the dragons thou! And more interesting ways of magic!
Book 3
In book 3 we finally get to meet the pack and it's more about their problems. But is it really or is this all a part of someone's bigger plan?
There is lots of potential for further books.
All in all, not a bad series but the characters are a bit slow in development and the stories too. There wasn't a lot difference in the storylines either. It always involved a master mind playing them, Lizzie being kidnapped and a bit of a damsel in distress saved by her wolf until she's brought to the point where she has to use her magic and she's just so powerful but doesn't know it.
3.8 stars
September 1, 2017
Engrossing and entertaining read
This was totally and delightfully a journey of reading enjoyment, pure and simple filled with lots of entertaining action and the most likeable people.
Good reading is all about the characters and the connection we make with them. In this way we share their adventures and their lives. Add to this a fresh mix of magic and wolves and an easy writing style and you get loads of fun, romance and paranormal time-out.
Loved this and as a box set it was a bargain.
This was totally and delightfully a journey of reading enjoyment, pure and simple filled with lots of entertaining action and the most likeable people.
Good reading is all about the characters and the connection we make with them. In this way we share their adventures and their lives. Add to this a fresh mix of magic and wolves and an easy writing style and you get loads of fun, romance and paranormal time-out.
Loved this and as a box set it was a bargain.
May 15, 2021
Barely made it through book one
I struggled to get through book one of this 3 book “bundle”. Too many characters to keep track of, plot dragged, too much sexual innuendo, too much lusting by the characters, and too much kidnapping....thankfully no graphic sex in the first installment. To make matters worse, there was a cliff hanger ending! Will not be continuing with the other 2 books in the bundle. Cannot recommend this book/series at all.
I struggled to get through book one of this 3 book “bundle”. Too many characters to keep track of, plot dragged, too much sexual innuendo, too much lusting by the characters, and too much kidnapping....thankfully no graphic sex in the first installment. To make matters worse, there was a cliff hanger ending! Will not be continuing with the other 2 books in the bundle. Cannot recommend this book/series at all.
November 7, 2022
Lost Library Collection was a different genre for me to read. Previously, I have not read magic, witchcraft or Lycan type books. The concept was interesting as well as the characters. Lizzie, who is the main character, I found to be rather immature for a woman who lived alone and had her own business. If one is a fan of magic, etc. then this book is for you but I cannot recommend it unconditionally.
March 9, 2017
Exciting set of books
It's best to read these books in order so as not to get confused regarding the relationships between characters and also when things are mentioned that occurred in the past. Definitely more to these books than I anticipated which made each one very exciting to read. Would undoubtedly recommend these books to other's interested in this genre .
It's best to read these books in order so as not to get confused regarding the relationships between characters and also when things are mentioned that occurred in the past. Definitely more to these books than I anticipated which made each one very exciting to read. Would undoubtedly recommend these books to other's interested in this genre .
September 12, 2018
An excellent series in one book! Meet John , Lizzie, Kenna,Max , Gwen and many more characters as the stories unfold. Lots of action, mystery, humor and romance. Whether you read the books separately or as a collection , they are excellent! The stories will keep your interest and there are plot twists. I highly recommend this book!
July 15, 2017
only made it about 1/2 way through the end book. The first was okay, and I expected it to get better now that the characters are set, but instead I started finding them all unlikable to the point I can't make myself finish.
April 20, 2020
Lost library collection
There is so much madness and mayhem, kidnapping, romance and supernatural butt-kicking that I am exhausted! Lizzie is such a great main character with lots of great comebacks.
There is so much madness and mayhem, kidnapping, romance and supernatural butt-kicking that I am exhausted! Lizzie is such a great main character with lots of great comebacks.
May 30, 2020
Witches, werewolves, romance and adventure
I loved the author’s imagination, the great characters, the exciting plots, the love story, the locations, her sense of humor, and her moral compass.
I loved the author’s imagination, the great characters, the exciting plots, the love story, the locations, her sense of humor, and her moral compass.
September 2, 2021
meh
I read all three of the included books. I will say that this is not a book that I would say, “omg, you HAVE to read this.” This is something you read when you absolutely don’t have anything to read.
I read all three of the included books. I will say that this is not a book that I would say, “omg, you HAVE to read this.” This is something you read when you absolutely don’t have anything to read.
January 18, 2022
Amazing Series
Loved the intro into this amazing world-the characters are all quirky and well-developed personalities—(I appreciate the older characters)—The lots are interesting and keep you wanting to turn the page. Looking forward to the rest of the series….
Loved the intro into this amazing world-the characters are all quirky and well-developed personalities—(I appreciate the older characters)—The lots are interesting and keep you wanting to turn the page. Looking forward to the rest of the series….
March 24, 2019
Good series, lots of fun!
This series has lots of action, lots of snark, lots of humor, good villains and characters you can care about. The List Library series, so far, has it all!
This series has lots of action, lots of snark, lots of humor, good villains and characters you can care about. The List Library series, so far, has it all!
April 4, 2019
A really enjoyable and well written fantasy series.
July 29, 2019
I love this series! Nothing more to be said.
May 13, 2020
Boring. DNF.
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May 13, 2020May be a good book, but I can't stand 3rd person projection writing, I just can't get into it.
July 23, 2021
I read two of the three of these and they were fine, I probably won't continue on - the lead being kidnapped three times in two books was a bit tiresome.
September 29, 2021
kindle book. cozy. Meh.
October 17, 2021
I only read the first 2 books of this box set as it didn't hold my attention enough to keep reading. Not what I was expecting from the summary.
June 4, 2025
Great read!
I loved this set. It was a new take on old classic tropes. Is there going to be more? If so, sign me up!
I loved this set. It was a new take on old classic tropes. Is there going to be more? If so, sign me up!
July 6, 2016
I wasn't sure when I started reading these books whether I would like them. They are different to the books I normally read but I was pleasantly surprised. Lizzie as a main character is engaging, and you feel for her as she discovers this new world around her she never knew existed. Personally I could have done with a little less focus on the sexual side of her relationship with John.
April 3, 2016
A good read
I liked this series but it was a bit less in formative than I expected. Story line needed a little more info in some places but, I did like it and glad to read it. I will buy more of her books.
I liked this series but it was a bit less in formative than I expected. Story line needed a little more info in some places but, I did like it and glad to read it. I will buy more of her books.
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