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Legacy of Magick #2
Secret Of The Rose
The search for the Blood Moon Grimoire continues…
Welcome back to William’s Ford, Missouri. The bewitching college town where magick and weirdness seems to happen on any day of the week that ends with the letter ‘Y’.
Autumn Bishop, grad student, Seer, and the newest Witch in town, has her hands full in the second installment of the Legacy of Magick Series. Her relationship with Duncan is heating up, and she is finally finding some normalcy in her new life. But things are never as they appear in William’s Ford, and Autumn’s path is not an easy one. Grisly poppets are being discovered, and they are linked to a series of accidents involving teenage girls. Added to this, a mysterious, yet kindly new ghost has begun to haunt Autumn at the Manor— just in time for Samhain. The ghostly visits are filled with distracting clues—clues to a long held skeleton in the family closet and the possible location of more pages from the lost Blood Moon Grimoire.
As Autumn digs into her own past for answers, she discovers a decades- old- lie and heartbreaking secrets which could drive Autumn’s new-found family apart. Deception, division, and death haunt Autumn and all of the Bishops. Will she be able to rise to the challenge of her legacy of magick and uncover the secret of the rose in time?
Welcome back to William’s Ford, Missouri. The bewitching college town where magick and weirdness seems to happen on any day of the week that ends with the letter ‘Y’.
Autumn Bishop, grad student, Seer, and the newest Witch in town, has her hands full in the second installment of the Legacy of Magick Series. Her relationship with Duncan is heating up, and she is finally finding some normalcy in her new life. But things are never as they appear in William’s Ford, and Autumn’s path is not an easy one. Grisly poppets are being discovered, and they are linked to a series of accidents involving teenage girls. Added to this, a mysterious, yet kindly new ghost has begun to haunt Autumn at the Manor— just in time for Samhain. The ghostly visits are filled with distracting clues—clues to a long held skeleton in the family closet and the possible location of more pages from the lost Blood Moon Grimoire.
As Autumn digs into her own past for answers, she discovers a decades- old- lie and heartbreaking secrets which could drive Autumn’s new-found family apart. Deception, division, and death haunt Autumn and all of the Bishops. Will she be able to rise to the challenge of her legacy of magick and uncover the secret of the rose in time?
307 pages, Paperback
First published June 30, 2015
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About the author
Ellen Dugan
77 books504 followersEllen Dugan is the award winning author of over thirty six books and the Witches Tarot. She branched out successfully into paranormal fiction in 2015 with her popular Legacy Of Magick series. Her portfolio of work also includes dozens of articles in the Llewellyn Almanacs and Calendars and 15 non-fiction books. Ellen's non-fiction titles with Llewellyn Worldwide have been translated into over twelve foreign languages. She is a psychic-clairvoyant, and has been a practicing Witch for over thirty-five years.
With over 300K books sold Ellen has a global following. She currently has over twenty published novels, the eleven book Legacy Of Magick series and three other paranormal series: The Gypsy Chronicles, Daughters Of Midnight, and Hemlock Hollow. The first four books in her Legacy Of Magick series were made into audio books with Tantor Audio in 2018.
Ellen was featured on the cover of Witches & Pagans Magazine. She has been interviewed in the studio on KMOV News Channel 4 in St. Louis, done numerous newspaper and radio interviews, and a two hour guest spot on the national syndicated live radio show, Coast to Coast. In 2017 Ellen was also featured in USA TODAY'S HEA column. More information on Ellen's work can be found at www.ellendugan.com on Instagram at www.instagram.com/ellendugan/ or on Facebook www.facebook.com/ellendugan
With over 300K books sold Ellen has a global following. She currently has over twenty published novels, the eleven book Legacy Of Magick series and three other paranormal series: The Gypsy Chronicles, Daughters Of Midnight, and Hemlock Hollow. The first four books in her Legacy Of Magick series were made into audio books with Tantor Audio in 2018.
Ellen was featured on the cover of Witches & Pagans Magazine. She has been interviewed in the studio on KMOV News Channel 4 in St. Louis, done numerous newspaper and radio interviews, and a two hour guest spot on the national syndicated live radio show, Coast to Coast. In 2017 Ellen was also featured in USA TODAY'S HEA column. More information on Ellen's work can be found at www.ellendugan.com on Instagram at www.instagram.com/ellendugan/ or on Facebook www.facebook.com/ellendugan
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April 11, 2023Secret of the Rose is the second book in the Legacy of Magick series by Ellen Dugan. We pick back up with Autumn and the search for the Blood Moon Grimoire. There is (another) ghost haunting the Bishop family manor, someone is after teenage girls in the town and things are heating up with Autumn’s love interest, Duncan. Family secrets emerge which could split the family apart as they try to come together to learn the secrets of the Blood Moon Grimoire.
The Lovely: This book was an improvement over the the first book of the series as the romace was more realistic. The sub-plot with the incidents happening to the teenage girls was actually my favorite. The twist at the end was unexpected and gut-wrenching.
The Mundane: Again, even pace, even characters. In some ways, this book just chugged along.
The Dreadful: Again, Autumn just does not come across as a 24 (now 25?) year old. She seems almost as immature as her teenage cousins and does not learn from her own actions.
Rating: 4/5 Stars
Recommendation: Again, another quick read (or in my case, an audiobook). Much like the first book, it still reads more like a YA book and I didn’t connect to any of the characters. Even four months later I haven’t gotten past the first chapter of the next book of the series, although I do plan to at some point.
The Lovely: This book was an improvement over the the first book of the series as the romace was more realistic. The sub-plot with the incidents happening to the teenage girls was actually my favorite. The twist at the end was unexpected and gut-wrenching.
The Mundane: Again, even pace, even characters. In some ways, this book just chugged along.
The Dreadful: Again, Autumn just does not come across as a 24 (now 25?) year old. She seems almost as immature as her teenage cousins and does not learn from her own actions.
Rating: 4/5 Stars
Recommendation: Again, another quick read (or in my case, an audiobook). Much like the first book, it still reads more like a YA book and I didn’t connect to any of the characters. Even four months later I haven’t gotten past the first chapter of the next book of the series, although I do plan to at some point.
January 23, 2019
Sensational continuation to an amazing story
I think the beginning was slow to start as having just read the previous book but as the story developed it was hard to put down. Most of the twist and turns I found were expected but the details surrounding them were found to be shockers and exciting causing me to cry and laugh out loud at times. Also the details of the smells, Gem stones, and flowers with their uses, and benefits interesting and an added bonus. Looking forward to her next book in her series.
I think the beginning was slow to start as having just read the previous book but as the story developed it was hard to put down. Most of the twist and turns I found were expected but the details surrounding them were found to be shockers and exciting causing me to cry and laugh out loud at times. Also the details of the smells, Gem stones, and flowers with their uses, and benefits interesting and an added bonus. Looking forward to her next book in her series.
June 15, 2022
Disappointed
The story structure was well done and original. I thoroughly enjoyed most of the characters and how their characteristics developed; but, I must say the actions of the character Autumn was very frustrating and certainly not fathering to the age group of 25. Her inability to gain wisdom from her experiences - enabling her to judge others less harshly and realize the impact of her own poor judgment was rather uncomfortable even into book 3 of the series. I afraid I stopped reading midway thru book three… sad I thought the book Premise was a good!
The story structure was well done and original. I thoroughly enjoyed most of the characters and how their characteristics developed; but, I must say the actions of the character Autumn was very frustrating and certainly not fathering to the age group of 25. Her inability to gain wisdom from her experiences - enabling her to judge others less harshly and realize the impact of her own poor judgment was rather uncomfortable even into book 3 of the series. I afraid I stopped reading midway thru book three… sad I thought the book Premise was a good!
February 12, 2024
book 2
Usually, when I see more than 4 books in a series, I quit reading. It’s just too easy for an author to repeat storylines and descriptions. Kind of a pay by word rather than new ideas for the readers. However, I think this particular author may be more inventive. I’m going on to book 3 with the hopes that new ideas and new diversions keep the wonderful witchy world going. This is a sad, overwhelming book with a lot of potentially new characters that bring new skills and deeper family ties into play. Book 2 hopefully will prove that this series is worth 12 books!
Usually, when I see more than 4 books in a series, I quit reading. It’s just too easy for an author to repeat storylines and descriptions. Kind of a pay by word rather than new ideas for the readers. However, I think this particular author may be more inventive. I’m going on to book 3 with the hopes that new ideas and new diversions keep the wonderful witchy world going. This is a sad, overwhelming book with a lot of potentially new characters that bring new skills and deeper family ties into play. Book 2 hopefully will prove that this series is worth 12 books!
September 24, 2019
I loved it. I like how it combines real magick and fake magick. I also liked how it kept you on your toes. What I mean by that is you dont't know what will happen or you think it will go one way but it dosnt go that way. I also like the main charters have flaws, you get to know there world, but you also learn more just like the main charters does.
January 5, 2018
a sad time for the Bishop family as they bury one of their own. Finding the second part of the grimoire had a great cost. Secrets revealed, other secrets still hidden and a person going mad from the lust for great power.
March 5, 2018
Well done
Compelling characters created with a deep understanding of family dynamics make the story believable. It also has a wonderful variety of paranormal talents and they constantly surprise. I couldn't put it down. Great series.
Compelling characters created with a deep understanding of family dynamics make the story believable. It also has a wonderful variety of paranormal talents and they constantly surprise. I couldn't put it down. Great series.
July 9, 2022
Another great read...and now on to book 3!
This series is amazing at keeping my attention. I can't help but to immediately dive into one after another. I feel as though I know the characters personally.
This series is amazing at keeping my attention. I can't help but to immediately dive into one after another. I feel as though I know the characters personally.
April 16, 2023
Good series
It must be a different experience for me to be starting a fairly l
ong series than it would have been for those reading it as the books came out. Watching characters develop is fascinating.
It must be a different experience for me to be starting a fairly l
ong series than it would have been for those reading it as the books came out. Watching characters develop is fascinating.
January 16, 2018
Intrigued.
I'm enjoying reading this collection of stories. I'm hoping the next installment will be just as good. I find the books intriguing.
I'm enjoying reading this collection of stories. I'm hoping the next installment will be just as good. I find the books intriguing.
April 14, 2018
Wonderful!
I enjoyed the deeper connections and relationships of the characters. It is both intriguing and fun! I can almost feel the magick that is displayed throughout the story!
I enjoyed the deeper connections and relationships of the characters. It is both intriguing and fun! I can almost feel the magick that is displayed throughout the story!
August 19, 2018
Great follow up
This story was a real treat. Your sense of drama as well as your sense of humor held me captive the whole time I was reading. Looking forward to book 3.
This story was a real treat. Your sense of drama as well as your sense of humor held me captive the whole time I was reading. Looking forward to book 3.
March 13, 2019
Fantastic
There never is a dull moment with this series. I laughed and cried with the wonderful characters in this book. I will be reading the next one.
There never is a dull moment with this series. I laughed and cried with the wonderful characters in this book. I will be reading the next one.
September 11, 2020
Just wow
Have started reading the books, awesome must read it'll hold you in its grip. Buried in the series, wonderful story telling!!!!
Have started reading the books, awesome must read it'll hold you in its grip. Buried in the series, wonderful story telling!!!!
September 25, 2022
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May 3, 2024
Another super cozy story about Autumn and her magickal family. I enjoyed this second installment just as much as the first. This one involved someone hurting cousin Holly's cheerleading squad using poppets.
April 17, 2025
enjoyable
February 15, 2017
More foul language that was totally unnecessary and just destroyed the book for me. I am going to read the next one, against my better judgment, and if it is the same, I am done with this author. I would have given these books more than two stars but for the terribly foul language that is nearly every other word that the characters say. Some authors seem to think that this makes the books seem more real since "everybody speaks that way"...Well, they are wrong as not everyone uses that kind of language. Some are intelligent enough to express their ideas without a plethora of foul language.
September 28, 2015
Love this series
I can not wait for the final book in the set of 3 to be published. Ellen Dugan is able to hold me spellbound in the web she weaves with this story. The action held me riveted from start to finish. The author has made me care about these characters and I didn't want my time with them to end!
I can not wait for the final book in the set of 3 to be published. Ellen Dugan is able to hold me spellbound in the web she weaves with this story. The action held me riveted from start to finish. The author has made me care about these characters and I didn't want my time with them to end!
July 16, 2015
I love this series! In some books, you can predict where the author is going to take the story, but Ellen Dugan kept me on my toes with lots of twists and turns. Looking forward to the release of book 3 in January.
July 19, 2015
A solid story. I appreciate the fact that the characters are not perfect. The family has a great dynamic. Looking forward to book 3 in January (but I would not object if Ms Dugan released the book earlier than that. hint hint)
November 5, 2019
Great follow on from Legacy of magick, though the ending of this book was very sad! Loving this series so far! This series would make a fantastic TV series!
And so on to book three!
An update, I have just finished re reading this book, and it was just as good as the first time I read it.
And so on to book three!
An update, I have just finished re reading this book, and it was just as good as the first time I read it.
July 7, 2015
Not bad
The second book was a little predictable, but it was still a good read. Looking forward to the third book!!
The second book was a little predictable, but it was still a good read. Looking forward to the third book!!
October 20, 2015
This book kept me on my toes! I loved it. But now I have to wait until January for the next book. January! Ugh.
August 5, 2015
Good book, I really like the characters. I can't wait to read the next one when it comes out!
October 29, 2015
Magical
Very different from other books about magical matters. Enjoyed the characters each are unique in their own way can't wait for the next book
Very different from other books about magical matters. Enjoyed the characters each are unique in their own way can't wait for the next book
December 1, 2015
Love this series and can't wait for the next one!!
December 3, 2015
One of my all time favorite authors!! Love Ellen
January 4, 2016
Another A++ book
As always another great book. Warning keep a tissue close by. So much excitement , I couldn't put the book down. Blessed Be
As always another great book. Warning keep a tissue close by. So much excitement , I couldn't put the book down. Blessed Be
February 1, 2016
Good continuation of Bishop story line. . . fun to read.
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