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In the third novel in the Betwixt & Between series, Beguiled by Darynda Jones answers questions, throws in some surprising developments and delivers plenty of swoons. See why I recommend this series on audio.

Newly indoctrinated witch, and a charmling to boot, Defiance Dayne discovers there’s more to life after forty than she'd ever imagined possible. Especially since one neighbor is trying to seduce her, another neighbor is trying to steal her house out from under her, and a third neighbor is trying to get her kicked off the planet. Oh for three, but things start to look up when a new witch moves to town, one who says she’s been sent to thwart an attempt on the charmling’s life.

Dephne decides she has three things to do before she can die. Find out who killed her beloved grandmother, teach her BFF, Annette, the finer points of spellcasting before she blows up the world, and figure out how serious her relationship with the Adonis living in her basement really is. If it’s heading in the direction she’s hoping for, she can die happy. Though, admittedly, she’d rather not.

None of that will matter, however, if she can’t figure out how to foil the supernatural assassin who’s been sent to kill her. Until then, it’s business—and hopefully romance—as usual. Now if she can only figure out how to tame a lacuna wolf

Beguiled is the third novel in the Betwixt & Between paranormal women’s fiction series by Darynda Jones. Narrated by Traci Odem, the audiobook captures the humor, romance and magical house perfectly. Trouble is brewing, and why does Defiance keep waking up in the attic?

We are back with Defiance and let me tell you there is never a dull moment at the Percy House! Defiance is determined to figure out who killed her grandmother, but she’ll also have to decide where her relationship is going with the sexy shifter, Roane. Keep Annette from killing them all and deal with meddlesome neighbors. Oh yeah, there is a new witch in town, and a hunter has been sent to kill her. Fun times!

First, I am over the moon excited that Annette will have her own story. Defiance’s BFF is hilarious, sweet and unique. I settled right back into the house Defiance inherited from her grandmother, the same grandmother she pulled from the Veil.

The romance between Defiance and Roane is hot. (fans-self) Any scenes with them and I am all ears! Jones had me excited, weeping and skipping with glee in Beguiled, particularly when it comes to our sexy wolf.

We get developments on the overall arc, discover something about Annette, and deal with a host of problems. Jones kept me listening as she threw in twists, caused problems and surprised the heck out of me.

The new cases wrap up even as Jones drops some news that has me excited for the next audiobook.

The Betwixt & Between series is available in Kindle Unlimited, but I recommend upgrading to audio. Traci Odem does a terrific job capturing these characters, the snark and the swoon-worthy moments. Her pacing, unique voices, accents and tones make listening a pleasure.

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About Darynda Jones

NYTimes and USA Today Bestselling Author Darynda Jones has won numerous awards for her work, including a prestigious RITA, a Golden Heart, and a Daphne du Maurier. As a born storyteller, she grew up spinning tales of dashing damsels and heroes in distress for any unfortunate soul who happened by, annoying man and beast alike. She currently has two series with St. Martin's Press, the Charley Davidson Series and the Darklight Trilogy. Darynda lives in the Land of Enchantment, also known as New Mexico, with her husband of more than 25 years and two beautiful sons, the Mighty, Mighty Jones Boys.

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About Traci Odom

Traci Odom, an American-born actor and voice artist, has built a successful career that spans decades. As a stage, film, and television actor, she has played everything from a tree to an Irish setter to a lawyer, but it is as a veteran narrator of more than fifty-five audiobooks that she has truly found her voice, inviting her listeners into the worlds of romance, witchcraft, devilry, and vampirism. To relax in her spare time, she daydreams of becoming the first female American Ninja Warrior—but then she would have to get off her couch to make that dream a reality, so she lives out her daydreams in her professional life, both on camera and on microphone. Working in close collaboration with her authors, she brings their creations to life with dynamic energy and commitment.

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About Kimberly

Kimberly is a coffee loving book addict who reads and listens to fictional stories in all genres. Whovian, Ravenclaw, Howler and proud Nonna. She owns and manages Caffeinated PR. The coffee is always on and she is ready to chat. BlueSky | Facebook | Instagram

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