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Reluctant Familiar #4
Nothing Familiar
LeeAnn’s life is taking a nasty turn. There are forces at work which are determined to expose the magic community to humans. One of LA’s closest allies hovers on the edge of death. Grandmama Celeste has disappeared and, for the first time since LA’s known her, isn’t responding to pleas for help. To make things worse, LA’s best friend, Deg, is attacked by Wraiths and the healers aren’t sure they can cure him. LA soon finds herself on a journey to Underworld…traveling to Hades in search of a rare flower that’s closely guarded by Wraiths. The journey is long…fraught with danger…and LA must trust someone who hasn’t always been trustworthy for its success. But her challenges haven’t yet begun. Her world continues to burn. Will LA be able to dispel the stigma of her own mistakes? Or will her friends pay the ultimate price as she gives herself over to the evil swirling around them all?
214 pages, Paperback
First published February 25, 2019
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Sam Cheever
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July 20, 2020
Things are going from bad to worse, her grandmother is missing and her closest ally is deadly ill. They are unsure if they can save them so.She will need to enter the underworld to find a rare flower. She will have to trust someone she is unsure of. Can she find the flower? Can she save her family and friends? Can she stop her world being revealed to the humans? See how she will get on
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 25, 2019
The circles of hell
This should have been great. A good author, a great description but it just seemed to loose something at certain points in the plot. The characters too seemed to be a bit wooden. Did I enjoy this - it was okay.
There is a ploy in place to out magic users to the general public. She and Dez are trying to find out who in the Guild (human Sensitives) is trying to get the media involved. The angel has tried to help but seems to be holding back information. A murder, a visit to hell, a magical flower, an evil mastermind, betrayal and scores of wraiths (the most evil of the 10th circle of hell) are all mixed into a plot that should have been really exciting but just seems to be a bit disjointed. Some questions aren't answered at all and some are just skimmed when a full explanation would have given the plot more depth.
This should have been great. A good author, a great description but it just seemed to loose something at certain points in the plot. The characters too seemed to be a bit wooden. Did I enjoy this - it was okay.
There is a ploy in place to out magic users to the general public. She and Dez are trying to find out who in the Guild (human Sensitives) is trying to get the media involved. The angel has tried to help but seems to be holding back information. A murder, a visit to hell, a magical flower, an evil mastermind, betrayal and scores of wraiths (the most evil of the 10th circle of hell) are all mixed into a plot that should have been really exciting but just seems to be a bit disjointed. Some questions aren't answered at all and some are just skimmed when a full explanation would have given the plot more depth.
June 9, 2020
A good story.
I enjoy this series. LA has two big problems. Someone is trying to tell the world about magic, and solving the murder of reporter. There is a lot of action, as LA goes to the Underworld and back. Her friends and she fight hellish creatures.
I enjoy this series. LA has two big problems. Someone is trying to tell the world about magic, and solving the murder of reporter. There is a lot of action, as LA goes to the Underworld and back. Her friends and she fight hellish creatures.
December 29, 2023
Good book to finish out the series. Characters are still colorful and funny.
February 23, 2019
Nothing Familiar #4 - I had a bit of problem getting into this book but then the story kicked into gear and didn't slow down. Nothing picks up where Hijinks stopped with the mind wipe being a problem and solutions are needed. The storylines are interesting and after a slow start, fast paced and full of action. The characters keep the attention of the reader along with the author's vivid descriptions and imagination. The emotions run the full gamut, plenty for everyone. Another good addition to a good series. 4*
Reluctant Familiar Series:
Familiar Territory #1 - Intense. Intriguing. Interesting. Fast paced. This well written story was hard to put down once started. The story line was rather interesting and a bit different from the usual paranormal mysteries. The characters were developed enough to understand them and their motives. I really like Posh and Mabel. Most of the characters are likable and all of their dialogues were realistic. The Web made for an interesting character, too. The Cheever humor is in evidence throughout the story. I'm looking forward to reading more by this interesting author. There's an overview, which I appreciate knowing what the story is about before I read it. I contacted the author to review her books and she graciously gave me FT. 5*
A Familiar Problem #2 - Trudy's castle is way too cool; I want one, too! Ms. Cheever's vivid descriptions of people, places and things places you there in all the happenings, and she uses a casual, laid back style of "talking", like you're settin around gossiping. I love the character development of Trudy, so funny but so scary. My favorite character was Celeste; she was tough in more than one way - oops, translation: awesome. This story warms up then hits the door running; fast paced and action packed, the story twists and turns until the last page. The emotions run the gamut from happy to sad to terrified amongst others. If you like Butcher, you'll love Cheever. I found this book on Booksprout, yeah! 5*
Sam Cheever, Familiar Hijinks #3 - While this book had some humor, there was more intrigue and suspense going on with this addition to the series. A couple of new characters are added to the mix and a new set of frenemies? Set, of course, just before Christmas day, this fast paced, multiple storylined book ends with a cute and unexpected surprise concerning Santa himself. While the little ones may be frightened by what happens to the mall Santas, this is a nice Christmas story for the rest of the kids, up to 99-years-old. This story can be read without having read the first two books in this series. Of course, they're good stories, too. I contacted the author to review her books and received this through Booksprout. 4* (Part of Sleigh Bells and Sleuthing Christmas Collection.)
Reluctant Familiar Series end.
Reluctant Familiar Series:
Familiar Territory #1 - Intense. Intriguing. Interesting. Fast paced. This well written story was hard to put down once started. The story line was rather interesting and a bit different from the usual paranormal mysteries. The characters were developed enough to understand them and their motives. I really like Posh and Mabel. Most of the characters are likable and all of their dialogues were realistic. The Web made for an interesting character, too. The Cheever humor is in evidence throughout the story. I'm looking forward to reading more by this interesting author. There's an overview, which I appreciate knowing what the story is about before I read it. I contacted the author to review her books and she graciously gave me FT. 5*
A Familiar Problem #2 - Trudy's castle is way too cool; I want one, too! Ms. Cheever's vivid descriptions of people, places and things places you there in all the happenings, and she uses a casual, laid back style of "talking", like you're settin around gossiping. I love the character development of Trudy, so funny but so scary. My favorite character was Celeste; she was tough in more than one way - oops, translation: awesome. This story warms up then hits the door running; fast paced and action packed, the story twists and turns until the last page. The emotions run the gamut from happy to sad to terrified amongst others. If you like Butcher, you'll love Cheever. I found this book on Booksprout, yeah! 5*
Sam Cheever, Familiar Hijinks #3 - While this book had some humor, there was more intrigue and suspense going on with this addition to the series. A couple of new characters are added to the mix and a new set of frenemies? Set, of course, just before Christmas day, this fast paced, multiple storylined book ends with a cute and unexpected surprise concerning Santa himself. While the little ones may be frightened by what happens to the mall Santas, this is a nice Christmas story for the rest of the kids, up to 99-years-old. This story can be read without having read the first two books in this series. Of course, they're good stories, too. I contacted the author to review her books and received this through Booksprout. 4* (Part of Sleigh Bells and Sleuthing Christmas Collection.)
Reluctant Familiar Series end.
February 15, 2019
Sam Cheever's done it again, another relaxing, action packed magical mystery tour. Ms. Cheever's vivid descriptions of people, places and the unexplainable has you feeling like you are right alongside our heroes.
Nothing Familiar follows up shortly after the events in Familiar Hijinks. The mind wipe at Christmas didn't work on someone and now that someone is working to let mortals know that magical beings are living amongst them. LeeAnn (LA) and her friends are tasked with finding the source of the leaked information. Then LA and Deg are attacked and Deg and another friend are critically injured and slowly dying.
LA, demon Brock, and aunt Trudy travel to the underworld for a cure for Deg and poison for the wraiths that can't be killed. The big question, can they succeed, if so, can they make it home alive and untainted by the evils of the underworld.
This story warms up then hits the door running; fast paced and action packed, the story twists and turns until the last page.
I'm giving five stars to this cozy paranormal mystery. I'm anxiously waiting for the next installment - just have to find out more about LA, her friends and Aunt Trudy and, gone-but-not-forgotten Grandmother Celeste.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Nothing Familiar follows up shortly after the events in Familiar Hijinks. The mind wipe at Christmas didn't work on someone and now that someone is working to let mortals know that magical beings are living amongst them. LeeAnn (LA) and her friends are tasked with finding the source of the leaked information. Then LA and Deg are attacked and Deg and another friend are critically injured and slowly dying.
LA, demon Brock, and aunt Trudy travel to the underworld for a cure for Deg and poison for the wraiths that can't be killed. The big question, can they succeed, if so, can they make it home alive and untainted by the evils of the underworld.
This story warms up then hits the door running; fast paced and action packed, the story twists and turns until the last page.
I'm giving five stars to this cozy paranormal mystery. I'm anxiously waiting for the next installment - just have to find out more about LA, her friends and Aunt Trudy and, gone-but-not-forgotten Grandmother Celeste.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 25, 2019
Although I LOVE just about everything this author writes, this is my FAVORITE series hands down! Quick witted humor is always a-plenty when you pick up a book by this author. No spoilers in this review! Although you would do best to read (at least) the first book in this series first (to familiarize ((no pun intended)) yourself with the characters), this book does just fine as a standalone but does pick up where the previous book leaves off in the story. The characters and storyline are well developed and entertaining and this suddenly becomes that book that you can't put down. Lots of action and thrills, some parts will have you holding your breath, or shaking your head. So, come on, take a visit to hell, get to know the evil villain, and of course, there is the murder...yes the murder! LA and Deg do not disappoint and you will be so glad you picked up this little number!
February 25, 2019
Seems like the erasure spell didn't quite work as well as Deg and Lee Ann had hoped at Christmas time. A group called The Guild is threatening to expose all the witches and magical people to the humans at Illusion City. Lee Ann and Deg try to stop this from happening, but something or someone has been killing two people and then almost killed Deg! Lee Ann must go out on her own with the help of her grandmother to try and stop the insanity. Can she get the job done or will she too be killed off? What about Deg? He is not doing so well, something got into his head and is leaving him all but dead. Can anything be done to save him? You will need to read the book to find the answers. I voluntarily reviewed a free copy of this book from Booksprout.
February 24, 2019
Great easy to read fun magical cozy mystery. Can be read in a day. Great addition to series. Looking forward to next one.
Can be read as a stand alone as long as you keep to what is happening in this book.Okay , I have to admit that if you are picking up this book as your first in the series, then you might find some of the fine details confusing. I read book two and admit it took me till chapter 10 to remember some of them. I still found myself getting confused. Too long between books for my memory abilities. Even had to read my review to trigger memory, lol.
This is my honest and freely given review. I did receive an ARC book.
Can be read as a stand alone as long as you keep to what is happening in this book.Okay , I have to admit that if you are picking up this book as your first in the series, then you might find some of the fine details confusing. I read book two and admit it took me till chapter 10 to remember some of them. I still found myself getting confused. Too long between books for my memory abilities. Even had to read my review to trigger memory, lol.
This is my honest and freely given review. I did receive an ARC book.
February 26, 2019
I found this book quite slow at the start, but the excitement certainly ratcheted up after that with a visit to the underworld where LA needs to find a cure for her familiar, Deg and also a poison to defeat the wraiths that have been allowed to escape from the tenth circle of hell. The author certainly has a vivid imagination and the characters and situations that she has created are vividly brought to life.
Book two in the series could just about be read as a stand-alone, but I would certainly suggest that the first two books are read before this one as otherwise it wouldn't make much sense.
Book two in the series could just about be read as a stand-alone, but I would certainly suggest that the first two books are read before this one as otherwise it wouldn't make much sense.
October 29, 2019
” Nothing Familiar (Reluctant Familiar Mysteries Book 3) by Sam Cheever is a tale of LeeAnn (LA) and her friends must protect the magical community...delve into the underworld for a cure for Deg...and WHERE IS Grandmama Celeste?!? Will LA’s mistakes harm her friends....allow her succumb to the evil surrounding her...or will The Wraiths be successful.... and the magical community lose it cover ..thanks to The Guild?!? Read this 3rd installment of the Reluctant Familiar Mysteries. Much enjoyed and Highly Recommended. I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Copy of this book.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 25, 2019
This book was,once again, amazing!!! I think it's my favorite one yet. Land Deh are at the fight again. This time, Deg is seriously injured and LA must travel to the 10th level of Hell to bring back a cure. As she fights unknown forces and angels she finds a strength in herself. Just when all seems to finally be ok, trouble with her Aunt Trudy reappears, leading us to the next book! I so cannot wait for it to come out. This was such a good book I couldn't put it down. Read it!!!! You will not be disappointed!
February 27, 2019
Everything is still going a hundred miles an hour for LA and trying to keep humans from finding out about magic is becoming harder and harder. The Guild seems determined to out them and are involving a reporter. By the end LA and her friends must battle amazingly dark, strong powers in order to protect themselves and the human realm. LA is a wonderful protagonist; strong and confident, loyal and caring and still learning about her powers. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 28, 2019
The book starts with someone who is out to tell the mortal human world about the paranormal world that co-exists with them. In between finding the leak, a series of accidents, and traveling to the underworld, the story has a lot of magic & mayhem to keep any one entertained.
Although the book starts a bit slowly, it quickly picks up pace and has enough twists & turns to keep anyone thoroughly spell bound. Loved this book and can't wait for the next one.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Although the book starts a bit slowly, it quickly picks up pace and has enough twists & turns to keep anyone thoroughly spell bound. Loved this book and can't wait for the next one.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 25, 2019
I love how these books work together and don't leave you hanging after a story like this one it picked up where they left in the last one where one of the people was a person with magic and was able to remember what happened and called a newspaper to leak the story but the angel caught it in time. Great books. Love this author.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 26, 2019
I love Sam Cheever mysteries and this cozy was a simple joy to read. Who knows that there a magical critter living amount the normal’s? Is there a cure for Deg? LA, Deg, Aunt Trudy and Grandmother Celeste are awesome characters. Pack with twists turns lots of action and fast paced you will be spending a very enjoyable time with this book. It is another great cozy, but a talented writer. I did receive a free copy of this book and voluntarily chose to review it.
March 6, 2019
Exciting Magical Adventure!
This is the first book I’ve read of the Reluctant Familiar series by Sam Cheever and I plan on reading the rest. An interesting and intriguing storyline filled with drama, fast paced action, fighting, suspense, twists and turns with a HEA. The wonderful combination of characters have Mages, Witches, Angels, Demons, Trolls all working together to save humankind from enslavement by an evil villain. Enjoy!
I received an arc copy and am happy to leave my honest review.
This is the first book I’ve read of the Reluctant Familiar series by Sam Cheever and I plan on reading the rest. An interesting and intriguing storyline filled with drama, fast paced action, fighting, suspense, twists and turns with a HEA. The wonderful combination of characters have Mages, Witches, Angels, Demons, Trolls all working together to save humankind from enslavement by an evil villain. Enjoy!
I received an arc copy and am happy to leave my honest review.
April 1, 2019
Nothing Familiar starts a bit slowly but once the story takes off, it races at a breakneck pace to the end. Filled with action, adventure, secrets and betrayals, Sam Cheever doesn’t disappoint with this multidimensional cozy paranormal story. The engaging characters will draw you in and the action will compel you to read on.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 22, 2019
Black Magic is Afoot in the City
This is a busy novel! Things are getting worse in the city and LA and Deg are trying to figure it out. Another trip to Hell and more incredible paranormal creatures. This is a difficult book to put down. It is also difficult to wait for the next book in the series. I received this ARC book for free and this is my honest review.
This is a busy novel! Things are getting worse in the city and LA and Deg are trying to figure it out. Another trip to Hell and more incredible paranormal creatures. This is a difficult book to put down. It is also difficult to wait for the next book in the series. I received this ARC book for free and this is my honest review.
March 2, 2019
Wonderfully magical! Witches, Familiars, angels, and demons, what could be better? LeAnn, or LA, has her hands full. Heading to Hades to gather flowers to cure her Witch, she feels like something dark has attached itself to her when she left. Full of action, with a great plot and characters. Loved it!
June 23, 2020
OMG I love this series! I've read all 4 books in this series in just 2 weeks! I could not put the books down. I am eagerly waiting for the next book in the series (at least I hope there is another book...?)
Sam Cheever has created yet another fun - adventurous - action packed - intrigue - magic filled cozy mystery!
Sam Cheever has created yet another fun - adventurous - action packed - intrigue - magic filled cozy mystery!
February 25, 2019
A really fun and fabulous book that is fast-paced and easily read in one sitting. Found that there were a few bits that could have been a bit tighter, but I love this series and enjoyed this instalment a lot. Looking forward to more by this prolific writer!
February 27, 2019
I found this book to be very enjoyable. It has a great combination of mystery, suspense and a little romance. I am hoping that there will be more in this series.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 28, 2019
This is a very good read, the storyline is well-written, starts slow then explodes into fast-paced, magical mayhem and mystery with developed, engaging main characters. I liked this read. I voluntarily read an ARC and this is my honest review.
March 2, 2019
Nothing Familiar by Sam Cheever is a wonderful story to read. This is book number three in this wonderful series and I highly recommend this story to everyone who loves reading mysteries.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 3, 2019
Wonderful characters who are back again, wonderful story that has plenty of action, and some scary adventure for LeeAnn. This is one of my favorite cozies and I'm hoping there are lots more in this series.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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