by Molly Harper
Series: Mystic Bayou #2
Narrator: Amanda Ronconi, Jonathan Davis
Length: 6 hours and 41 minutes
Genres: Paranormal Romance
Source: Audible
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Narration: 5 cups
Welcome to Mystic Bayou, a tiny town hidden in the swamp where shape-shifters, vampires, witches, and dragons live alongside humans. The town formed around the mysterious energy rift in the bayou, which helps keep the town’s magic in balance. But lately the rift has been widening and destabilizing - threatening to send the town’s magical population into chaos.
Energy witch Danica Teel has been sent by the League to figure out what’s going on, with the help of bear-shifter Mayor Zed. While working on the case, Zed falls head over paws for Dani, but she’s reluctant to engage in anything beyond a roll in his cave. Dani’s family is counting on her to get the job done, and she has no time for distractions. But when an ominous presence begins stalking Dani through the bayou, they’ll need to band together to make it out alive.
Love and Other Wild Things by Molly Harper was another wild trip to Mystic Bayou, and I found a hundred and one reasons to keep my headphones on as I devoured this. I laughed until I had tears, gasped aloud, and dreamed about the perfect slice of pie.
I love the premise for this series involving the small town of Mystic Bayou, Louisiana where shifters and paranormal creatures live side-by-side with humans and others. The bayou is interesting as there is a mysterious energy rift in the bayou which helps keep the town’s magic in balance. However, the rift has been widening and destabilizing – threatening to send the town. The League, a secret organization within the supernatural world sends Danica Teel to research and investigate the rift.
Danica’s gift is unusual, and I will leave you to discover that for yourself. Aside from the few people she has in her small circle, she is a loner, but her presence feels right in Mystic Falls. She is sleeping better than she ever has, and the pie is outstanding. Danica is staying in the old cabin, Jillian Ramsey stayed in. We met her in the first audiobook, How to Date Your Dragon. I recommend listening to these in order of their release. The stories and characters share history and build off the overall ARC.
Bear-shifter Mayor Zed is Danica’s guide and oh lord he made me laugh. We are privy to some of his inner dialogue and more than once I laughed aloud getting odd stares as I walked with my headphones on. Yep, ignore the crazy lady with headphones please.
We are treated to an intense mystery, pie (yes, I am really hung up on the pie), and a lovely, quirky, sweet but sizzling romance. Before it’s all done we face down danger, swoon and eat. If you are a foodie lover, you will make a run to the store after listening to this and not just for pie.
The story is shared with a dual narrative between Danica and Zed and narrated by Amanda Ronconi and Jonathan Davis. I love these two together, from the pacing to how they captured the character’s personalities. Each enhances an already brilliant tale making me crave a trip to the bayou all the more.
Sexy, funny and suspenseful, Love and Other Wild Things, is perfect for fans of paranormal romances and light urban fantasy. From the characters to the strange happens you’ll enjoy time spent in Mystic Bayou. My only complaint – I wish it was longer!
Love and Other Wild Things by Molly Harper was another wild trip to Mystic Bayou, and you'll find a 101 reasons to keep your headphones. #loveaudiobooks #urban #paranormal Share on X
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blodeuedd
Ohh I am listening to a Molly Harper at the moment! But not this one :/ I need to get this series too
Kimberly
Neat. I just bought the first werewolf one of hers. Gads I cannot remember the name. LOL
Mary @StackingMyBookShelves!
Comedy, suspense, and a bear shifter. I think I will have to start this series. Great review Kim!
Mary
Kimberly
Lots of fun Mary!
Darlene
I need to try this series! It sounds like I’d enjoy it.
Kimberly
Oh yes, I think you’d enjoy these Darlene!
Suzanne @ The Bookish Libra
This really sounds like a fun read. I love the idea of humans living right alongside all of the supernatural beings and I’m always down for a book that can make me laugh out loud. 🙂
Kimberly
That is one of the things I love about UF and PNR
Angela
I really want to listen to this one. I had a blast with book one. Thank’s for the review!
Kimberly
Yay. I hope you love it Angela.
Angela Adams
“Mystic Bayou” — town’s name seems perfect for this book. Thanks for the post, and have a great weekend.
Kimberly
Enjoy your weekend too!
Mary Kirkland
This sounds like my kind of book. I’ll have to give this author a chance.
Kimberly
I hope you do Mary, Harper is a hoot!
Tanya @ Rantings of a Reading Addict
Zed was awesome! I really liked Dani too. This was a lot of fun and I really enjoyed it too.
Kimberly
Yep. I want book three now!
Sophia Rose
I can’t wait to read this. I loved Zed’s character in the first book.
Kimberly
Enjoy Sophia!
Anne
I definitely want to get to this series. Sooner rather than later. Great review. Anne – Books of My Heart
Kimberly
You are in for a fun listen! Psst you could try the Romance package from audible for free and listen to them both!
sjhigbee
I really, really am going to HAVE to get an audiobook account going… Great review!
Kimberly
Not sure about the UK, but our libraries lend them here. You never even have to leave your home. Although this one is exclusive to Audible.
Lorna
I just started listening before bed last night and by your review, I know I’m going to love it!
Kimberly
Happy listening..grab some pie!
Rachel @Waves of Fiction
I’ve listened to Molly Harper’s books by audio, and her stories always make me laugh. Amanda Ronconi is one of my favorite narrators but I don’t think I’ve listened to Jonathan Davis before. I’ll have to give this one a shot! Wonderful review, Kimberly! 🙂
Kimberly
Davis is perfect for these male shifters and works so well with Amanda!
Melanie Simmons
I want to know more about the Brownie that picks pies for you. She seems really interesting. I’m really loving this story too. Great review.
Kimberly
Oh my goodness yes..i want one of her hand selected pies!
Debbie Haupt
I liked your review of book one it was why I put it on my list and now I have another one to add. I love the premise of the series too Kim. Thanks for kicking my butt to try something new. xo
Kimberly
I am so glad I started this. Now of course I am trying some of her other series! My poor TBR pile!
Ailyn Koay
well.. a good book is worth the odd stares
Kimberly
Bwahaha.. indeed!