The Trouble with Spells (Of Witches and Warlocks, #1) in Vampires, Weres and Fae!

Aug 01, 2010 Lori {Romancing the Dark Side} rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: witches, paranormal-romance, demons, young-adult, read-in-2011

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A fabulous story of magic and first loves!

Most girls get a new car or trip on their 16th birthday but not Portia...she gets the news that she's a witch! Portia takes the news pretty well and soon discovers that magic runs in her family, her father and grandmother share her abilities as well. Being a teenage witch comes with perks and one in particular, the attention of the hottest guy in school, Vance Mangum. Vance isn't Reviewed by Romancing the Darkside:
http://romancingthedarkside.blogspot....

A fabulous story of magic and first loves!

Most girls get a new car or trip on their 16th birthday but not Portia...she gets the news that she's a witch! Portia takes the news pretty well and soon discovers that magic runs in her family, her father and grandmother share her abilities as well. Being a teenage witch comes with perks and one in particular, the attention of the hottest guy in school, Vance Mangum. Vance isn't an ordinary teenage boy either, he's a warlock with powers far beyond his years who has been waiting to get close to Portia and make her his. When Vance and Portia meet, sparks fly! Her relationship with Vance is a dream come true, their connection surpasses the usual teen crush and Portia believes they truly are soul mates...but when Vance's dark past comes back to haunt him, their power and love will be put to the test.

This isn't your usual young adult novel with sad and whinny teenagers. It's a beautiful story between two young people who fall in love and will do anything to protect that love. Portia and Vance are very likeable characters, they're very mature for their ages and know that sometimes sacrifices must be made in the name of love, their relationship develops quickly and is pretty intense but totally believable.

Bad boy Vance had my heart from the first chapter, even when he turns out to be a total romantic! His willpower he exudes in his desire for Portia was torturous at times and had me thinking he might be a vampire and not a warlock by he way he craved her! Portia is a confident and strong willed heroine whose commitment to do right is commendable. Their bond grows stronger even in the midst of danger and their passionate kisses will make you swoon to say the least!

The story is well paced and I especially like the involvement of Portia's family and friends, this isn't just a young girl who's left on her own to do whatever she wants, she's well rounded and comes from a tight knit family with responsibilities. The author does a great job in describing the magical elements throughout without losing the reader and I thank her for that. A bit of mystery, some twists and turns add to the excitement of it all and the ending will leave you breathless! The Trouble With Spells will bewitch you with its magical charms and have you running out to get the sequel!

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