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Baba Yaga #2.5
Wickedly Ever After
Known as the wicked witch of Russian fairy tales, Baba Yaga is not one woman, but rather a title carried by a chosen few. They keep the balance of nature and guard the borders of our world, but don’t make the mistake of crossing one…
Having triumphed over a powerful enemy and ended up with both a wonderful guy—Sheriff Liam McClellan—and an adorable adopted daughter to raise as a Baba Yaga, Barbara Yager is ready to welcome her happily ever after.
But first she must bring Liam to the Otherworld and get the Queen’s permission to marry him. The Queen, however, is not so easily persuaded. She gives them three impossible tasks to complete in two weeks’ time—and if they fail Barbara will have to watch Liam slowly age and die like all humans, and kiss her happily ever after good-bye forever.
Having triumphed over a powerful enemy and ended up with both a wonderful guy—Sheriff Liam McClellan—and an adorable adopted daughter to raise as a Baba Yaga, Barbara Yager is ready to welcome her happily ever after.
But first she must bring Liam to the Otherworld and get the Queen’s permission to marry him. The Queen, however, is not so easily persuaded. She gives them three impossible tasks to complete in two weeks’ time—and if they fail Barbara will have to watch Liam slowly age and die like all humans, and kiss her happily ever after good-bye forever.
72 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 19, 2016
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About the author
Deborah Blake
80 books1,788 followersDeborah is the author of over a dozen non-fiction books on modern witchcraft and a tarot and oracle decks from Llewellyn. Her fiction includes the Baba Yaga series, The Broken Rider series, and the Veiled Magic series, and her cozy mysteries The Catskill Pet Rescue series (mostly from Berkley) as well as a few stand-alone novels.
Deborah lives in a 130 year old farmhouse in upstate NY with multiple cats. She believes in magic, laughter, chocolate, and wine. The order may change depending on the day.
Deborah lives in a 130 year old farmhouse in upstate NY with multiple cats. She believes in magic, laughter, chocolate, and wine. The order may change depending on the day.
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February 27, 2016
Reviewed for herding cats & burning soup.
Oh Baba Yaga! How I'm loving this series. Blake is a refreshing new voice in the world of paranormal romance. Unique and intriguing. It's been a blast exploring the Russian mythology of the Baba Yaga. And Wickedly Ever After? Such a treat as we check in with Liam and Barbara post happily ever after.
The quick of it is that Liam and Barbara have gotten serious and now they need the Queen to bless their marriage. It's the only way Liam will be able to take a magical elixir that'll extend his life to match Barbara's since Baba Yagas age very differently than humans. The Queen though...is difficult and tasks them with completely three impossible tasks. If they figure them all out she'll grant them their wish. And so a little cross country adventure begins for Barbara, Liam and their adopted daughter Babs (a Baba Yaga in training).
Babs tapped Barbara on the arm, looking serious. "Barbara?"
"Yes, honey?"
"Can we bring the cookies?"
"Of course we can."
"And Chudo-Yudo?" <---people, he's a dragon-dog. omg
"I wouldn't consider going anywhere without him."
"And my sword?"
Liam winced and Barbara bit her lip to keep from laughing.
"Sure," she said. "Cookies, a dragon-dog, and a sword: what every well-equipped little girl takes on a journey."
Light, quick and easy this was an lively paranormal treasure hunt. Getting to spend time with these two plus visiting the other Baba Yagas and seeing what they were up to was just make-a-girl-smile fun. There's nothing too over the top crazy but it was a good time. Wickedly Ever After was perfect for a busy day when I need a little escape but didn't have a big chunk of time. A great little tide-me-over that got me excited about the series all over again. This one is definitely for fans of the series though I think Blake did a fairly nice job of including enough background info so new readers wouldn't be completely lost.
January 6, 2016
If like me you have enjoyed the previous books in this series about modern day Baba Yagas' then this novella will be a treat. Still it is a sequel in many ways to the first book Wickedly Dangerous which introduced Barbara and Liam. Now as readers anxiously wait for the next full length book it's time to revisit the world and find out just what trials await those who seek the approval of the Queen. Three seemingly impossible tasks but as readers already know with Barbara and her sister Baba Yagas' just about anything is possible and sometimes it's before breakfast is finished too!
Short and oh so sweet. It was a joy to see this newly formed family interact and yes I might have guessed a little along the way but it didn't spoil my enjoyment one little bit. It was wonderful to see the various Baba Yagas' work together but best of all this couple truly deserve their happy ending. A great way to dip your toe in the water if new to this authors work but this unique series with its mythical origins is fast becoming one of my favourites. I'd recommend to those readers who enjoy paranormal or urban stories as it comfortably entertains with wit and great world building
I was gifted a copy in exchange for an honest review
Short and oh so sweet. It was a joy to see this newly formed family interact and yes I might have guessed a little along the way but it didn't spoil my enjoyment one little bit. It was wonderful to see the various Baba Yagas' work together but best of all this couple truly deserve their happy ending. A great way to dip your toe in the water if new to this authors work but this unique series with its mythical origins is fast becoming one of my favourites. I'd recommend to those readers who enjoy paranormal or urban stories as it comfortably entertains with wit and great world building
I was gifted a copy in exchange for an honest review
January 11, 2016
Full review pending...
And who knows? This may get bumped to a full five stars after I sleep on it a little...
A fun, short story, to say the least.
(Picked up on NetGalley in exchange for a review...)
And who knows? This may get bumped to a full five stars after I sleep on it a little...
A fun, short story, to say the least.
(Picked up on NetGalley in exchange for a review...)
December 16, 2015
3.5 stars
This is the case of me crashing into the middle of an ongoing series without having read any of the previous books. The good thing is: I enjoyed the story. Even going blind, I still got the whole Baba Yaga world fairly well.
Barbara Yager, one of the Baba Yaga, took his mate to the Otherworld to get the Queen's permission and approval over her marriage with (human) Sheriff Liam McClellan. The Queen gave three impossible tasks to the couple and they had to fulfil them in two weeks. And so Barbara and Liam began the journey to complete the quest, accompanied by Chudo-Yudo the dog-dragon and Barb, the couple's adopted daughter. The trip had them going from upstate New York to California, Montana, found assistance from their closest allies.
I really enjoyed this Paranormal UF novella. It was entertaining from start to finish that I finished reading in one sitting. I liked the mix of characters here: the (slow-aging) Baba Yagas, their mates, the talking dog-dragons, and other paranormal creatures appeared here. Like Liam felt, some of biological explanation got lost to me, but overall this was a deuce good read!
Without a doubt I would hunt the first book in the series and start reading in chronological order. *wink*
ARC is kindly given by the publisher via NetGalley for the exchange of a fair and honest review.
This is the case of me crashing into the middle of an ongoing series without having read any of the previous books. The good thing is: I enjoyed the story. Even going blind, I still got the whole Baba Yaga world fairly well.
Barbara Yager, one of the Baba Yaga, took his mate to the Otherworld to get the Queen's permission and approval over her marriage with (human) Sheriff Liam McClellan. The Queen gave three impossible tasks to the couple and they had to fulfil them in two weeks. And so Barbara and Liam began the journey to complete the quest, accompanied by Chudo-Yudo the dog-dragon and Barb, the couple's adopted daughter. The trip had them going from upstate New York to California, Montana, found assistance from their closest allies.
I really enjoyed this Paranormal UF novella. It was entertaining from start to finish that I finished reading in one sitting. I liked the mix of characters here: the (slow-aging) Baba Yagas, their mates, the talking dog-dragons, and other paranormal creatures appeared here. Like Liam felt, some of biological explanation got lost to me, but overall this was a deuce good read!
Without a doubt I would hunt the first book in the series and start reading in chronological order. *wink*
ARC is kindly given by the publisher via NetGalley for the exchange of a fair and honest review.
January 16, 2016
While I am not a huge fan of novellas, Blake drew me in with the promise of visiting the Otherworld and their fickle Queen. I cannot help but imagine her as the Queen from Alice in Wonderland.
It was lovely getting updates on Liam, Babs and Barbara. In Wickedly Ever After, they travel to the Otherworld to seek the Queen’s permission to marry. Her approval will allow Liam to drink from the water of life and death allowing these lovebirds to grow old together. Accompanied by their dragons, things do not go quite as expected, and with a little help from the court, they are assigned three impossible tasks.
The plot was fun, and while time was limited due to the length of the novella, Blake did a wonderful job of sharing their quest and the outcome. She even gave us the opportunity to visit with Baba Yaga, Beka Yancy and her Marcus.
Copy provided by publisher This review was originally posted on Caffeinated Book Reviewer
It was lovely getting updates on Liam, Babs and Barbara. In Wickedly Ever After, they travel to the Otherworld to seek the Queen’s permission to marry. Her approval will allow Liam to drink from the water of life and death allowing these lovebirds to grow old together. Accompanied by their dragons, things do not go quite as expected, and with a little help from the court, they are assigned three impossible tasks.
The plot was fun, and while time was limited due to the length of the novella, Blake did a wonderful job of sharing their quest and the outcome. She even gave us the opportunity to visit with Baba Yaga, Beka Yancy and her Marcus.
Copy provided by publisher This review was originally posted on Caffeinated Book Reviewer
January 14, 2016
3.5 stars rounded up
A short sequel to Wickedly Dangerous, Barbara, Liam and Babs must travel to the Otherworld to ask the Queen's permission to marry. After first refusing the Queen sets them 3 tasks, if they succeed they may marry, if they fail they may not and will never bother the Queen about this matter again. The story then follows them on their quest to fulfil their tasks.
Deborah Blake is a completely new to me author but the blurb for this book intrigued me enough to want to give it a read. I was a little worried about coming in mid-series but my fears were unnecessary as enough backstory was given that I was able to understand the Baba Yaga world. An enjoyable read with good characters and world building and a sweet HEA, will definitely be adding this series to the extensive TBR list.
*Received from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review
A short sequel to Wickedly Dangerous, Barbara, Liam and Babs must travel to the Otherworld to ask the Queen's permission to marry. After first refusing the Queen sets them 3 tasks, if they succeed they may marry, if they fail they may not and will never bother the Queen about this matter again. The story then follows them on their quest to fulfil their tasks.
Deborah Blake is a completely new to me author but the blurb for this book intrigued me enough to want to give it a read. I was a little worried about coming in mid-series but my fears were unnecessary as enough backstory was given that I was able to understand the Baba Yaga world. An enjoyable read with good characters and world building and a sweet HEA, will definitely be adding this series to the extensive TBR list.
*Received from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review
January 9, 2016
This was a splendid chance to reunite with most of the characters in the series for a fun, short romp between the longer, more action and passion-packet novels.
The story is a quick shorter read and falls between books two and three in the series. It really doesn't do well as a standalone or out of order.
Barbara and Liam are married and enjoying life rearing their gifted adopted child, Babs. Barbara is training Babs to be the next Baba Yaga in her place while Liam tempers this with time being a normal child in her family. Life is good, but now it is time for Barbara and Liam to stand before the fairy queen and request her blessing on their marriage along with permission for Liam to drink from the water of life to extend his life years to match Barbara's.
Nothing is ever simple when dealing with the queen. And so instead of the immediate acceptance they request, Barbara and Liam must perform three impossible tasks or not receive the Queen's blessing or the water of life for Liam. Barbara and Liam set out in their Airstream Hut with Bab and Chudo Yudo to accomplish their tasks. Along the way, they visit with Beka and Markus and meet the third Baba, Bella. The adventure is their unique family's version of a road trip vacation. If only they can complete the tasks in the allotted two weeks.
This story is light and fun with a paranormal twist. It was a nice peek-in on how things are going with the characters from the first story. I enjoyed this and appreciated that the author went light and showed their relationship to be solid and happy while making the conflict something external like a quest. Little Babs is a hoot and Chudo-Yudo gets to stretch his wings a little.
Series fans will adore this tide me over story as they wait anxiously for Wickedly Powerful, Bella's story. I think this is an engaging series with it's off the beaten path paranormal worldbuilding based on the Baba Yaga legend and would recommend it to other Paranormal Romance fans.
My thanks to Penguin Group for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.
The story is a quick shorter read and falls between books two and three in the series. It really doesn't do well as a standalone or out of order.
Barbara and Liam are married and enjoying life rearing their gifted adopted child, Babs. Barbara is training Babs to be the next Baba Yaga in her place while Liam tempers this with time being a normal child in her family. Life is good, but now it is time for Barbara and Liam to stand before the fairy queen and request her blessing on their marriage along with permission for Liam to drink from the water of life to extend his life years to match Barbara's.
Nothing is ever simple when dealing with the queen. And so instead of the immediate acceptance they request, Barbara and Liam must perform three impossible tasks or not receive the Queen's blessing or the water of life for Liam. Barbara and Liam set out in their Airstream Hut with Bab and Chudo Yudo to accomplish their tasks. Along the way, they visit with Beka and Markus and meet the third Baba, Bella. The adventure is their unique family's version of a road trip vacation. If only they can complete the tasks in the allotted two weeks.
This story is light and fun with a paranormal twist. It was a nice peek-in on how things are going with the characters from the first story. I enjoyed this and appreciated that the author went light and showed their relationship to be solid and happy while making the conflict something external like a quest. Little Babs is a hoot and Chudo-Yudo gets to stretch his wings a little.
Series fans will adore this tide me over story as they wait anxiously for Wickedly Powerful, Bella's story. I think this is an engaging series with it's off the beaten path paranormal worldbuilding based on the Baba Yaga legend and would recommend it to other Paranormal Romance fans.
My thanks to Penguin Group for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.
August 12, 2018
4.5
"As the not-quite wicked witch in the story, Baba Yagas rarely got to act the part of the princess. This time, Barbara thought she'd actually get the happily ever after, as unlikely as that seemed."
Don't know why I didn't think to look for this novella after or while I was reading the series, but anyway, I'm glad I've got to read it. Especially this one, because Barbara and her dragon/dog is my favorites of the whole series. She's just so badass, with a little bit of attitude and Chudo-Yudo the white pitt-bull the most funny of the three "pets". Nobody would have thought that semi-antisocial Barbara would fall in love, especially not her. But she's now living with her beloved sheriff, Liam and little Babs, the awkward but adorable girl that she and Liam rescued before. They're ready for a very, very, very, very long life together, but there's just one technicality to fix : the Queen of the Otherworld's permission to marry Liam and share with him what will slow his aging. Everyone knows the sovereign have a volatile personality. She's not feeling friendly that day and give them three tasks to accomplish if they want to get her blessing.
It's a pretty short story so of course the tasks are carry out too quickly but it was still a great idea and a fun adventure. It's not the first time I said it, but I absolutely love the idea of the series about Russian fairy tales witches whose job is to guard the doorway and keep the balance between the Human world and the fantastical Otherworld. It's funny and cute how Liam and Barbara doesn't always see eyes to eyes when it come to how to raise a child but manage to get along anyway.
"As the not-quite wicked witch in the story, Baba Yagas rarely got to act the part of the princess. This time, Barbara thought she'd actually get the happily ever after, as unlikely as that seemed."
Don't know why I didn't think to look for this novella after or while I was reading the series, but anyway, I'm glad I've got to read it. Especially this one, because Barbara and her dragon/dog is my favorites of the whole series. She's just so badass, with a little bit of attitude and Chudo-Yudo the white pitt-bull the most funny of the three "pets". Nobody would have thought that semi-antisocial Barbara would fall in love, especially not her. But she's now living with her beloved sheriff, Liam and little Babs, the awkward but adorable girl that she and Liam rescued before. They're ready for a very, very, very, very long life together, but there's just one technicality to fix : the Queen of the Otherworld's permission to marry Liam and share with him what will slow his aging. Everyone knows the sovereign have a volatile personality. She's not feeling friendly that day and give them three tasks to accomplish if they want to get her blessing.
It's a pretty short story so of course the tasks are carry out too quickly but it was still a great idea and a fun adventure. It's not the first time I said it, but I absolutely love the idea of the series about Russian fairy tales witches whose job is to guard the doorway and keep the balance between the Human world and the fantastical Otherworld. It's funny and cute how Liam and Barbara doesn't always see eyes to eyes when it come to how to raise a child but manage to get along anyway.
February 26, 2016
Wickedly Ever After (Baba Yaga #2.5)
by Deborah Blake
Received a ARC for an honest review by Netgalley.
This was my first Deborah Blake story, Wickedly Ever After is the short, light and enjoyable story.
Yes this one is connected to the others in the series, it would be a good idea to read the first two books before you dive into this little novella.
Unfortunately in my case I didn’t do this, but still read about Barbara (Baba Yaga) and Sheriff Liam McClellan, their adopted daughter and their god-dragon Chudo-Yudo who have two weeks to complete these impossible task the Queen has set out for them to do.
This book was for the fans, for my first book by Deborah I was hooked when I was finished I #onclicked the first in the series.
*A Review by Ang at PNR Book Lover Reviews*
by Deborah Blake
Received a ARC for an honest review by Netgalley.
This was my first Deborah Blake story, Wickedly Ever After is the short, light and enjoyable story.
Yes this one is connected to the others in the series, it would be a good idea to read the first two books before you dive into this little novella.
Unfortunately in my case I didn’t do this, but still read about Barbara (Baba Yaga) and Sheriff Liam McClellan, their adopted daughter and their god-dragon Chudo-Yudo who have two weeks to complete these impossible task the Queen has set out for them to do.
This book was for the fans, for my first book by Deborah I was hooked when I was finished I #onclicked the first in the series.
*A Review by Ang at PNR Book Lover Reviews*
February 16, 2016
3.5 stars
In this novella, Blake returns to Barbara and Liam, who first appeared in the start of this series, Wickedly Dangerous . As the title suggests, it is the (happily) ever after update for our couple, although to achieve such thing, Barbara and Liam must first fulfill three impossible tasks set by the Queen of the Underworld.
Being a Baba Yaga, Barbara is gifted with long-life, thanks to Water of Life and Death that she consumes regularly. She hasn’t shared the water with anyone – until she falls in love with Liam and marries him not long ago. Barbara needs the Queen’s permission so Liam can drink the water as well, if they want to live their long life happily together. So Barbara, Liam, their daughter Babs, and their dragon-dog Chudo-Yudo have two weeks to catch the song of the ocean in a bottle, to bring the living representative of a dead species, and to find a human whose heart is so pure that he or she has never spoken a lie…
This is a light and enjoyable quest adventure. I loved being back with the family and I wholeheartedly welcomed the set of familiar faces that help Barbara and Liam with their tasks, like Barbara’s “Baba Yaga sisters” Becca and Bella (who will get her own novel coming soon), as well as new allies (Liam’s friend from university). I also loved the resolution of the tasks, especially the last one.
I can’t wait to read Bella’s story next.
A Guest Review for The Blogger Girls
The ARC is provided by the publisher via Netgalley for an exchange of fair and honest review. No high rating is required for any ARC received.
In this novella, Blake returns to Barbara and Liam, who first appeared in the start of this series, Wickedly Dangerous . As the title suggests, it is the (happily) ever after update for our couple, although to achieve such thing, Barbara and Liam must first fulfill three impossible tasks set by the Queen of the Underworld.
Being a Baba Yaga, Barbara is gifted with long-life, thanks to Water of Life and Death that she consumes regularly. She hasn’t shared the water with anyone – until she falls in love with Liam and marries him not long ago. Barbara needs the Queen’s permission so Liam can drink the water as well, if they want to live their long life happily together. So Barbara, Liam, their daughter Babs, and their dragon-dog Chudo-Yudo have two weeks to catch the song of the ocean in a bottle, to bring the living representative of a dead species, and to find a human whose heart is so pure that he or she has never spoken a lie…
This is a light and enjoyable quest adventure. I loved being back with the family and I wholeheartedly welcomed the set of familiar faces that help Barbara and Liam with their tasks, like Barbara’s “Baba Yaga sisters” Becca and Bella (who will get her own novel coming soon), as well as new allies (Liam’s friend from university). I also loved the resolution of the tasks, especially the last one.
I can’t wait to read Bella’s story next.
A Guest Review for The Blogger Girls
The ARC is provided by the publisher via Netgalley for an exchange of fair and honest review. No high rating is required for any ARC received.
February 3, 2016
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Wickedly Ever After was a short, but satisfying read. I really liked Barbara and Liam in Wickedly Dangerous , so it was nice to catch up with them again and to see how little Babs is progressing in her Baba training. The story was pretty simple; the Queen of the Otherworld gives Barbara and Liam three impossible tasks that they must complete before she will give her permission for them to marry and for Liam to drink the water of life and death. Barbara and Liam set off immediately on their quest with Babs and Chudo-Yudo in tow.
Though the page count was low and the quests were a little too easy, this was still a fun read. Barbara and Liam had plenty of help throughout their journey and it was fun to have all three Babas on the page at different times. This was a cute little outing that didn't have much effect on the overall storyline, but it did give readers a chance to check in with some of our favorite characters. While I wouldn't recommend this as a starting point to the series, Baba Yaga fans should be pleased with this novella.
Thank you to InterMix via Netgalley for providing an ARC copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Wickedly Ever After was a short, but satisfying read. I really liked Barbara and Liam in Wickedly Dangerous , so it was nice to catch up with them again and to see how little Babs is progressing in her Baba training. The story was pretty simple; the Queen of the Otherworld gives Barbara and Liam three impossible tasks that they must complete before she will give her permission for them to marry and for Liam to drink the water of life and death. Barbara and Liam set off immediately on their quest with Babs and Chudo-Yudo in tow.
Though the page count was low and the quests were a little too easy, this was still a fun read. Barbara and Liam had plenty of help throughout their journey and it was fun to have all three Babas on the page at different times. This was a cute little outing that didn't have much effect on the overall storyline, but it did give readers a chance to check in with some of our favorite characters. While I wouldn't recommend this as a starting point to the series, Baba Yaga fans should be pleased with this novella.
Thank you to InterMix via Netgalley for providing an ARC copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
January 13, 2016
I loved the first book in this series Wickedly Dangerous and when I was told this was actually more of a continuation of that book I skipped book 2 and read this one which was a bit of a mistake since it kinda has a few spoilers for book 2.
So with that information provided now, it was a great little story to put so finishing shine on the couple from book 1 and I enjoyed it. It gave you a bit more of a look at Barbara and Liam since they have to go ask The Queen for permission to marry and stay with each other forever which requires the Queen's permission and blessing or she will have to watch him grow old.
So with that premise and without telling you how this goes down (obviously it is a LOT more than the Queen saying yes) it turns into a quick but very entertaining story while giving us a bit more of a peek at Babs and Liam than we saw in book 1.
Bottom Line: Really entertaining but kinda wish I had read book 2 before I read this one but not horrible spoilers since you kinda know where these books are going to end up, you just have no idea how and that is not spoiled. 4 Stars and maybe a tad more since we also get a bit of a look inside the personality of The Queen which none of the books have really given us.
So with that information provided now, it was a great little story to put so finishing shine on the couple from book 1 and I enjoyed it. It gave you a bit more of a look at Barbara and Liam since they have to go ask The Queen for permission to marry and stay with each other forever which requires the Queen's permission and blessing or she will have to watch him grow old.
So with that premise and without telling you how this goes down (obviously it is a LOT more than the Queen saying yes) it turns into a quick but very entertaining story while giving us a bit more of a peek at Babs and Liam than we saw in book 1.
Bottom Line: Really entertaining but kinda wish I had read book 2 before I read this one but not horrible spoilers since you kinda know where these books are going to end up, you just have no idea how and that is not spoiled. 4 Stars and maybe a tad more since we also get a bit of a look inside the personality of The Queen which none of the books have really given us.
January 15, 2016
Review originally posted on my blog: A Book Obsession
This was a quick and fun read bringing the story back to Liam and Baba. I always love follow up novellas like this as they give glimpses into the couple's lives after the original happily ever after. There's just something so satisfying at seeing where characters you loved are now, and that really was the case here. I enjoyed seeing Liam, Baba, and little Babs interact and navigate their new lives as a family all the while juggling three impossible tasks from the Queen. Even better, the rest of the Baba Yagas play a role as well making this novella tie everything together even more.
Overall, a fun treat of a read in an enjoyable series that keeps me coming back for more.
This was a quick and fun read bringing the story back to Liam and Baba. I always love follow up novellas like this as they give glimpses into the couple's lives after the original happily ever after. There's just something so satisfying at seeing where characters you loved are now, and that really was the case here. I enjoyed seeing Liam, Baba, and little Babs interact and navigate their new lives as a family all the while juggling three impossible tasks from the Queen. Even better, the rest of the Baba Yagas play a role as well making this novella tie everything together even more.
Overall, a fun treat of a read in an enjoyable series that keeps me coming back for more.
February 7, 2016
A short story about the Baba Yaga, Barbara and her mate,Liam! Very enjoyable reading!
January 16, 2023
Must Read
I can not give enough phrase for Deborah Blake's books. Her books are witty, funny, sexy and amazing. The characters are ass kicking and amazing with their own strengths. A paranormal romance that's the perfect blend of fairy tale and mundane. A book that is worthy of a reread.
I can not give enough phrase for Deborah Blake's books. Her books are witty, funny, sexy and amazing. The characters are ass kicking and amazing with their own strengths. A paranormal romance that's the perfect blend of fairy tale and mundane. A book that is worthy of a reread.
May 14, 2017
Short and sweet
I fell in love with the characters of Barbara and Liam and Babs when I read the first book comma I really enjoyed revisiting them
I fell in love with the characters of Barbara and Liam and Babs when I read the first book comma I really enjoyed revisiting them
August 13, 2017
cute short story. enjoyed seeing more of the queen.
May 13, 2018
Cute, quick read!
September 7, 2018
Love the Baba Yaga series. Great update to the Russian Baba Yaga and "fairies".
December 17, 2018
I did enjoy this, but as far as novellas go, quite a standard one
December 22, 2018
This is the first I'm reading in the Baba Yaga series.
I like them and want to read more!
I like them and want to read more!
June 1, 2019
Great quick read
Great short story for the series. Love how all the baba's get brought into it. And i do love babs.
Great short story for the series. Love how all the baba's get brought into it. And i do love babs.
March 16, 2020
True love
Great series love how it's always moving through worlds but teaches at the same time . True love always worth the wait to spend eternity with that much love.
Great series love how it's always moving through worlds but teaches at the same time . True love always worth the wait to spend eternity with that much love.
June 18, 2020
Great side story about the Baba Yagas
paranormal
November 13, 20216
December 30, 2021
A fun a sweet short novella to show us the story continues between Liam and Barbara and that Babs continues to grow up
October 24, 2016
extra 1/2 star
January 25, 2017
I don't really care for stories this short.
January 28, 2016
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Wickedly Ever After
Baba Yaga, Book #2.5
By Deborah Blake
ASIN B012QH593W
Author Website: http://deborahblakeauthor.com/
Brought to you by OBS Reviewer Daniele
Synopsis:
Known as the wicked witch of Russian fairy tales, Baba Yaga is not one woman, but rather a title carried by a chosen few. They keep the balance of nature and guard the borders of our world, but don’t make the mistake of crossing one…
Having triumphed over a powerful enemy and ended up with both a wonderful guy—Sheriff Liam McClellan—and an adorable adopted daughter to raise as a Baba Yaga, Barbara Yager is ready to welcome her happily ever after.
But first she must bring Liam to the Otherworld and get the Queen’s permission to marry him. The Queen, however, is not so easily persuaded. She gives them three impossible tasks to complete in two weeks’ time—and if they fail Barbara will have to watch Liam slowly age and die like all humans, and kiss her happily ever after good-bye forever. (Goodreads)
Review:
Though I am not a huge novella reader, I found Wickedly Ever After to be a fun reunion with characters from the first book in the Baba Yaga series, Wickedly Dangerous, providing an entertaining diversion from reality. It can be read easily in one sitting.
Here we find Barbara happily settling into domestic married life with Liam and their six year old daughter Barb. Though they have had a human wedding, they are not yet married in the eyes of the Queen in the Otherworld. Barbara hopes that the Queen will accept Liam since he is a human as Barbara’s mate and allow him to drink the Water of Life and Death, as Barbara does as part of her Baba Yaga existence. This would allow the couple to grow old gracefully together. Though the Queen initially denies their request, she then charges the pair with three impossible tasks that must be accomplished within a two week deadline. If they are successful, Barbara and Liam will be considered married, and he will have his own Water of Life and Death.
Barbara and Liam set out on their quest, along with Chudo-Yudo, a talking dragon disguised as a pit bull that guards Barbara’s Water. Their adventure takes them from New York to California to Montana and back to the Otherworld. Will they succeed and truly live happily ever after?
Wickedly Ever After is a fun way to spend an afternoon, and though it can be read as a standalone story, I would suggest reading the full length novels of the series first. Blake does, however, a good job of providing the backstory given the length of the novella. The story is completely predictable, but that does not take away from its entertainment value.
I recommend Wickedly Ever After to fans of the Baba Yaga series and those who enjoy the paranormal urban fantasy genre.
Wickedly Ever After
Baba Yaga, Book #2.5
By Deborah Blake
ASIN B012QH593W
Author Website: http://deborahblakeauthor.com/
Brought to you by OBS Reviewer Daniele
Synopsis:
Known as the wicked witch of Russian fairy tales, Baba Yaga is not one woman, but rather a title carried by a chosen few. They keep the balance of nature and guard the borders of our world, but don’t make the mistake of crossing one…
Having triumphed over a powerful enemy and ended up with both a wonderful guy—Sheriff Liam McClellan—and an adorable adopted daughter to raise as a Baba Yaga, Barbara Yager is ready to welcome her happily ever after.
But first she must bring Liam to the Otherworld and get the Queen’s permission to marry him. The Queen, however, is not so easily persuaded. She gives them three impossible tasks to complete in two weeks’ time—and if they fail Barbara will have to watch Liam slowly age and die like all humans, and kiss her happily ever after good-bye forever. (Goodreads)
Review:
Though I am not a huge novella reader, I found Wickedly Ever After to be a fun reunion with characters from the first book in the Baba Yaga series, Wickedly Dangerous, providing an entertaining diversion from reality. It can be read easily in one sitting.
Here we find Barbara happily settling into domestic married life with Liam and their six year old daughter Barb. Though they have had a human wedding, they are not yet married in the eyes of the Queen in the Otherworld. Barbara hopes that the Queen will accept Liam since he is a human as Barbara’s mate and allow him to drink the Water of Life and Death, as Barbara does as part of her Baba Yaga existence. This would allow the couple to grow old gracefully together. Though the Queen initially denies their request, she then charges the pair with three impossible tasks that must be accomplished within a two week deadline. If they are successful, Barbara and Liam will be considered married, and he will have his own Water of Life and Death.
Barbara and Liam set out on their quest, along with Chudo-Yudo, a talking dragon disguised as a pit bull that guards Barbara’s Water. Their adventure takes them from New York to California to Montana and back to the Otherworld. Will they succeed and truly live happily ever after?
Wickedly Ever After is a fun way to spend an afternoon, and though it can be read as a standalone story, I would suggest reading the full length novels of the series first. Blake does, however, a good job of providing the backstory given the length of the novella. The story is completely predictable, but that does not take away from its entertainment value.
I recommend Wickedly Ever After to fans of the Baba Yaga series and those who enjoy the paranormal urban fantasy genre.
May 26, 2016
A highly entertaining, bewitching brilliant novella!
"Couldn't I just take up juggling fire over a pit of alligators?" Liam muttered. "I think it might be easier."
WICKEDLY EVER AFTER by Deborah Blake is a short, perfectly enchanting novella in the author's Baba Yaga series. I would not recommend reading it without previously reading WICKEDLY DANGEROUS as that is where you meet the primary characters. Both books are highly entertaining reads. Be aware, too, that if you read WICKEDLY EVERY AFTER before reading the second book in the series, WICKEDLY WONDERFUL, there are some spoilers for that book in this novella. I actually read it out-of-order before the second book and don't feel that it affected my enjoyment of the second book in the least.
As the story opens, Barbara, Liam and Babs travel to the Otherworld to ask the Queen's blessing on their marriage. If the Queen refuses, Liam will not have access to the Water of Life and Barbara will have to watch him grow old while she remains young. At first, the Queen refuses. When Barbara vows to choose Liam over remaining a Baba Yaga, the Queen proposes a compromise in which Barbara must successfully complete three seemingly impossible tasks. If she accomplishes them, the couple will have the Queen's blessing; If she does not, Barbara will remain a Baba Yaga and is never to bother the Queen about the matter again. Their highly entertaining quest to complete the tasks ensues.
Happily, all our favorite characters from the previous story return in this delightful romp including Baba Yaga Barbara, small-town Sheriff Liam McClellan, young Baba-Yaga-In-Training Babs, dragon dog Chudo Yudo, the otherworld Queen, her consort and court. In addition, more colorful, quirky characters join in the fray as the story evolves.
Deborah's fractured retellings of the modern Russian Baba Yaga witches are unique and fantastically imaginative! The entire series is wonderfully magical but this installment is my favorite. Even though it's only a novella and a light, quick read, there is absolutely nothing that falls short in this book. If you savor fun paranormal reads featuring witches, I highly recommend that you delve into Deborah's Baba Yaga series!
My full review is posted at Reading Between The Wines Book Club. Please check it out there: http://www.readingbetweenthewinesbook...
4 1/2 Wine Glasses!
"Couldn't I just take up juggling fire over a pit of alligators?" Liam muttered. "I think it might be easier."
WICKEDLY EVER AFTER by Deborah Blake is a short, perfectly enchanting novella in the author's Baba Yaga series. I would not recommend reading it without previously reading WICKEDLY DANGEROUS as that is where you meet the primary characters. Both books are highly entertaining reads. Be aware, too, that if you read WICKEDLY EVERY AFTER before reading the second book in the series, WICKEDLY WONDERFUL, there are some spoilers for that book in this novella. I actually read it out-of-order before the second book and don't feel that it affected my enjoyment of the second book in the least.
As the story opens, Barbara, Liam and Babs travel to the Otherworld to ask the Queen's blessing on their marriage. If the Queen refuses, Liam will not have access to the Water of Life and Barbara will have to watch him grow old while she remains young. At first, the Queen refuses. When Barbara vows to choose Liam over remaining a Baba Yaga, the Queen proposes a compromise in which Barbara must successfully complete three seemingly impossible tasks. If she accomplishes them, the couple will have the Queen's blessing; If she does not, Barbara will remain a Baba Yaga and is never to bother the Queen about the matter again. Their highly entertaining quest to complete the tasks ensues.
Happily, all our favorite characters from the previous story return in this delightful romp including Baba Yaga Barbara, small-town Sheriff Liam McClellan, young Baba-Yaga-In-Training Babs, dragon dog Chudo Yudo, the otherworld Queen, her consort and court. In addition, more colorful, quirky characters join in the fray as the story evolves.
Deborah's fractured retellings of the modern Russian Baba Yaga witches are unique and fantastically imaginative! The entire series is wonderfully magical but this installment is my favorite. Even though it's only a novella and a light, quick read, there is absolutely nothing that falls short in this book. If you savor fun paranormal reads featuring witches, I highly recommend that you delve into Deborah's Baba Yaga series!
My full review is posted at Reading Between The Wines Book Club. Please check it out there: http://www.readingbetweenthewinesbook...
4 1/2 Wine Glasses!
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