I PUT A SPELL ON YOU
2007 EPPIE Finalist!
ISBN: 1-59279-586-2
Amber Heat, Available NOW!
Heat Level: 2
If you can’t be with the one you love…
…then maybe you should put a spell on them! At least, that’s what sexy hunk Sebastian Matthews thought when he cast a spell on Tess Warner thirteen years ago. Something must have backfired with the potion, though, because he left town with his heart broken.
Older, wiser and sexier than ever, Sebastian’s back and ready to give it another try. Only one problem. The recipe for the potion and the spell that goes with it, were in Tess’ father’s grimoire. Oh–did I forget to mention, Tess and her entire family are witches! And though Sebastian is just an ordinary guy, he does have one thing on his side–the spellbinding magick of passion!
I Put A Spell On You by Cassandra Curtis, part of the Potions, Elixirs and Brews Amber Heat Pax Collection. Finalist in the 2007 EPPIES, Erotic Paranormal category.
Read an excerpt!
I Put A Spell On You ©2006, Cassandra Curtis
“I’m sorry, but you need shoes and a shirt to be serviced.”
“Is that a promise?” He pulled the shirt over his head, covering his pecs, and rippled abs. The minute the sentence flew out her mouth, Tess realized someone could mistake her meaning.
She flushed as the man twisted her comment into a double entendre and wondered if he’d hold her to her word. A shiver snaked down her spine at the wanton thought. His skin was taut, golden perfection, the muscles rock hard. When the half-naked customer finished pulling on his T-shirt, she got a good look at his face and swore under her breath. Sebastian Matthews—figures. No one else had the chutzpah to use sexual banter like a weapon and trade blows with her.
“You filled out nice, Tess.”
“Wish I could say the same for you,” she lied. Damn, it wasn’t fair. The cute boy had grown into one hell of a gorgeous man. Sun-streaked brown hair fell in thick waves an inch or two shy of brushing the collar of his T-shirt. On the surface, his dark blue eyes twinkled, reflecting humor. A deeper look revealed mesmerizing secrets and barely restrained sexual hunger. Bedroom eyes.
“Sounds like a challenge, Ms. Warner. Want to play show and tell? I could show you how much I’ve grown.”
“And I could tell you to shove it where the sun don’t shine, pretty boy.”
“Hmm…have to think about that one, sweetheart. Didn’t know you were game for that sort of thing.”
Her sister tried to smother her snort of laughter. Warmth crept up her neck and cheeks. She’d love to wipe that smirk off his face. Maybe a little saltpeter… She used to be better at this—taking him down a notch, putting him in his place. He seemed to enjoy embarrassing and shocking her…making her blush.
“Sorry about your grandparents, by the way. They were lovely people.” There—formal, businesslike and polite.
“Yes, unlike me.” He winked at Mia, continuing, “I miss both of them. But we weren’t talking about my grandparents, were we? You changed the subject, Tess. And that’s against the rules.”
“The rules? You actually play by a set of rules, Mr. Matthews?”
His lips curved in a slow, predatory smile.
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Hear what reviewers are saying about I Put A Spell On You!
“Cassandra Curtis does a wonderful job of creating just the right amount of sexual tension and verbal foreplay to draw the readers in and keep them there until the end! I Put A Spell On You was bewitching and I will be looking for more from Cassandra Curtis!”
– Gracie, Joyfully Reviewed
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An 83!
“Ms. Curtis depicts magic in this story in an earthy “this could be real indeed” manner, more Practical Magic with the use of herbs and potions than The Witches Of Eastwick. I Put A Spell On You is pretty short but it’s a fun read nonetheless especially when Sebastian is such an adorable nice fellow who’s confident that he’s in love with Tess. Tess could have been a neurotic weirdo mistrustful of men in another story but here she’s just fine as a woman who’s a little uncertain about Sebastian but is smart enough not to fight the attraction over silly reasons. The secondary characters such as Tess’ sisters complement the main characters instead of overpowering them.
Despite the presence of magic in the story, the romance feels most down-to-earth, real, and sensible. I find I Put A Spell On You most enchanting that way.”
–Mrs. Giggles, Mrs. Giggles.com
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5 Kisses
“Ms. Cassandra Curtis’ novella, I Put A Spell On You, is an engaging, must read. A page-turner from the beginning, this book holds romance, magic, and humor. The characters embed themselves in your heart right from the start. Once you begin reading it, you can’t put it down until the end, wishing it went on forever.”
–Cia Leah, Romance Divas
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5 Fallen Angels
“I Put A Spell On You is an enchanting novella that will surely bring a smile to your face – it sure did to mine. Cassandra Curtis has written a tale of magic and love, which has been excellently written. I Put A Spell On You will engage the reader in the plot, and keep the reader voraciously reading until the end. Each character is well developed, and very likable. The things Sebastian goes through to win his love find him in a pickle or two, providing the reader with much to laugh about.”
– Elizabeth, Fallen Angel Reviews
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“4 Blue Ribbons!…Cassandra Curtis has written a tale of magic and love. I PUT A SPELL ON YOU will bring a smile to your face. It will pull the reader into the plot and keep you reading until the end. Sebastian goes through a lot to win Tess’ love. He finds himself in a mess or two and it will have you laughing. You will enjoy reading I PUT A SPELL ON YOU, and I know this reader will be looking for more of Ms. Curtis’s books in the future.”
–Moon Tee, Romance Junkies
