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Always Be My Banshee by Molly Harper
Title:Always Be My Banshee
Author: Molly Harper
Series: Mystic Bayou #4
Publish Date: April 7, 2020
Source: Audible audiobook
Publisher’s Description: Cordelia Canton is on a top-secret assignment: travel to Mystic Bayou and use her powers as a touch-know psychic to learn more about the mysterious artifact that’s been pulled from the rift site. She’s partnered with Brendan O’Connor, a rare male banshee whose tall, dark, and broody good looks are a major distraction. Before long, it becomes clear that the artifact they’re studying is sentient – and brimming with supernatural power. Can they harness its magic in time to stop the secret forces conspiring to steal it?
Nervous Nellie’s nervousness necessitates knowledge of the novel. In other words …SPOILERS. *BEWARE*
Nervous Nellie says…
This audio book is an Audible exclusive. You won’t find it anywhere else. If you like the Mystic Bayou series, then you’ll be glad to know there has been an addition to the family.
I have to be a bit critical here. I’m sorry, but I feel like the story wasn’t as good as the other three prior books. I don’t recall the reason the Banshee was brought in to begin with as it wasn’t explained. The romance was sort of instant and there wasn’t much substance to it like between Zed and Danni or Jillian and Bael. It just kind of happened. I guess I was expecting a bit more depth to the characters.
Here’s the story: Cordi gets picked up in the airport by Brenden. Cordi has been brought in to decipher the black box that was found in the rift. I assume that Brenden was brought in to ground her, though it was never mentioned. She has a bad reaction. Days go by. Brenden kind of makes a move. Then Cordi’s ex is brought in to take over the directorship of the project from Jillian due to her maternity leave. He’s quite the wet noodle. No personality. Then the BIG head guy comes down and chews Cordi for not working. Push comes to shove, the bad guy makes the move, Brendon and Zed atop of Bael save Cordi. The black box is handled and everything turns out. There is, of course, more to it than that, but not a whole lot – at least I don’t feel there is. It feels like the editor edited the crap out of the book and left only bare bones. I was underwhelmed.
Our reviews in this series…
- How to Date Your Dragon by Molly Harper
- Love and Other Wild Things by Molly Harper
- Even Tree Nymphs Get the Blues by Molly Harper
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Even Tree Nymphs Get the Blues by Molly Harper
A short story from Molly Harper means a quick visit to the residents of Mystic Bayou!
Title: Even Tree Nymphs Get the Blues
Author: Molly Harper
Series: Mystic Bayou #2.5
Publish Date: June 6, 2019
Genre: paranormal romance
Source: purchased by reviewer
Narrators: Amanda Ronconi and Jonathan Davis
Publisher’s Description: A hilarious new standalone novella brimming with otherworldly charm from the reigning queen of paranormal romantic comedy Molly Harper!
Ingrid Asher is the newest resident of Mystic Bayou, a tiny town hidden in the swamp where shapeshifters, vampires, witches and dragons live alongside humans.
Ingrid doesn’t ask for much. The solitary tree nymph just wants to live a quiet life running her ice-cream shop in peace. Unfortunately, she can’t seem to shake her new neighbor, Rob Aspern, head of the League’s data science department and so good looking it just isn’t fair.
If there’s one thing Ingrid doesn’t need, it’s someone poking around in her business. But the more she gets to know the hunky mathematician, the more she finds herself letting her guard down. Can she trust him with her secrets, or will her past destroy everything?
Nervous Nellie’s nervousness necessitates knowledge of the novel. In other words …SPOILERS. *BEWARE*
Nervous Nellie says…
I’ve always heard of nymphs but I’ve never actually read a story about one. I have been following the story as it unfolds in Mystic Bayou as it chronicles the mysteries within.
This was a short story and standalone, so there were really no advancements to the Mystic Bayou mysteries. What this story line revealed was a newcomer to the Bayou. She was a tree nymph who could command the plants and trees.
I can’t say with absolute honesty that I loved this story. It felt like huge chunks were cut out and edited to hook the sentences together. I guess what I’m trying to say was that it was ok. It didn’t really add to the Mystic Bayou mysteries since the following book only mentions Ingrid as the ice cream shop owner, but come to think of it, none of the matched couples make an appearance unless it’s Zed and Danni or Bael and Jillian.
I’m having a tough time rating this book. Maybe a 3 and 5/8.
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Book Spotlight on Molly Harper’s new Audiobook!
One Book Two is spotlighting author Molly Harper and her new release in the Mystic Bayou series on Audible.
Okay, here’s the scoop. If you are an Audible audiobook member (you know who you are), you know that included with your membership you get two Audible Original books for free each month.
Audible Originals are exclusive audio titles created by celebrated storytellers from worlds as diverse as theater, journalism, literature and more, all produced in the Audible studios.
Well, when it releases on June 6, 2019, Audible is going to list Molly Harper’s new Mystic Bayou series book called Even Tree Nymphs Get the Blues as one of the Audible Originals. Cool, right?
I have listened to the first two books in the series (here are the reviews):
How to Date Your Dragon by Molly Harper
Love and Other Wild Things by Molly Harper
These books are hilarious standalone books (though they are better if started from the beginning and listened to in order) brimming with otherworldly charm from the reigning queen of paranormal romantic comedy, Molly Harper.
Title: Even Tree Nymphs Get the Blues
Author: Molly Harper
Series: Mystic Bayou #3
Release date: June 6, 2019
Description: Ingrid Asher is the newest resident of Mystic Bayou, a tiny town hidden in the swamp where shapeshifters, vampires, witches and dragons live alongside humans.
Ingrid doesn’t ask for much. The solitary tree nymph just wants to live a quiet life running her ice-cream shop in peace. Unfortunately, she can’t seem to shake her new neighbor, Rob Aspern, head of the League’s data science department and so good looking it just isn’t fair.
If there’s one thing Ingrid doesn’t need, it’s someone poking around in her business. But the more she gets to know the hunky mathematician, the more she finds herself letting her guard down. Can she trust him with her secrets, or will her past destroy everything?
(Disclaimer: One Book Two nor does their reviewer receive any credits or reimbursements from Audible for this announcement.)
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Love and Other Wild Things by Molly Harper
Another visit to Mystic Bayou that can’t be missed. This time Zed will be the one that’s on the hunt instead of Bael. Can the easy teddy bear be broke to lead? Also, some mysteries about the rift. Can they fix it?
Title: Love and Other Wild Things
Author: Molly Harper
Series: Mystic Bayou #2
Publish Date: September 4, 2018
Narrators: Jonathan Davis, Amanda Ronconi
Source: purchased by reviewer
Publisher’s Description: Available in audio first, this hot, hilarious stand-alone will keep you wildly entertained!
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.
Nervous Nellie’s nervousness necessitates knowledge of the novel. In other words …SPOILERS. *BEWARE*
Nervous Nellie says…
This book does have sex, but not a lot. It also has a murder mystery running rampant in Mystic Bayou…again! There is cussing and pie. Can’t forget the pie.
The best part of this whole book was listening to Zed’s voice. Jonathan Davis was spot on. The easy going cadence that is Zed fit perfectly. Bael and Jillian make appearances as well as a lot of the rest of the town.
The research on the rift is necessary though a lot of the townsfolk aren’t sure they like the intrusion. Unknown people everywhere all up in their business doesn’t sit well with creatures that have kept secrets for centuries. Of course, Bael is still disowned, but who cares. He’s happy. Jillian’s happy. Now, let’s make Zed happy. And then there is Zed’s mama bear. Yep, there is someone for her too. It’s all very exciting!!
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Ain’t She a Peach by Molly Harper
There’s a new Sheriff in town. He “thinks” he’s got everything under control until he meets the local coroner. She’s purple haired goth chick who has her county business in the family funeral home slash bait shop. She’s quick witted, smart and a handful.
I received an ARC or review copy of this book from the author/publisher. All opinions are my own.
Title: Ain’t She A Peach
Author: Molly Harper
Series: Southern Eclectic #4
Publish Date: June 12, 2018
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Narrator: Amanda Ronconi
Source: Audible.com
Publisher’s Description: An Atlanta ex-cop comes to sleepy Lake Sackett, Georgia, seeking peace and quiet—but he hasn’t bargained on falling for Frankie, the cutest coroner he’s ever met.
Frankie McCready talks to dead people. Not like a ghost whisperer or anything—but it seems rude to embalm them and not at least say hello.
Fortunately, at the McCready Family Funeral Home & Bait Shop, Frankie’s eccentricities fit right in. Lake Sackett’s embalmer and county coroner, Frankie’s goth styling and passion for nerd culture mean she’s not your typical Southern girl, but the McCreadys are hardly your typical Southern family. Led by Great-Aunt Tootie, the gambling, boozing, dog-collecting matriarch of the family, everyone looks out for one another—which usually means getting up in everyone else’s business.
Maybe that’s why Frankie is so fascinated by new sheriff Eric Linden…a recent transplant from Atlanta, he sees a homicide in every hunting accident or boat crash, which seems a little paranoid for this sleepy tourist town. What’s he so worried about? And what kind of cop can get a job with the Atlanta PD but can’t stand to look at a dead body?
Frankie has other questions that need answering first—namely, who’s behind the recent break-in attempts at the funeral home, and how can she stop them? This one really does seem like a job for the sheriff—and as Frankie and Eric do their best Scooby-Doo impressions to catch their man, they get closer to spilling some secrets they thought were buried forever.
Nervous Nellie’s nervousness necessitates knowledge of the novel. In other words …SPOILERS. *BEWARE*
Nervous Nellie says…
This is an incredibly fun story. Eric is coming from the big city and sees murder in every death that happens in the small town. He is running from a past that is haunting him and is the reason he had to come to the slower small town. Frankie is the county medical examiner and she has quirks. I think she was a quirky and fun character to read.
The McCready family is a hoot. There are eccentric relatives and each one of them have qualities about them that make them individuals and incredibly likeable. Just hearing the fact that they all are associated with the funeral home that also serves as a bait shop makes me laugh. Only in a small town. I like Molly Harper’s writing because of her humor and comedic influence. Each character is individual and separate which makes all of them feel like a family to me for the short time I’m in their world.
There is a little sex, a wanna be burglar and a fun read. I listened to this book out of series order, but the story is a standalone and though there may be back stories I missed, I could follow along just fine. There is no cliff hanger and there is a HEA. I just love Molly Harper and her imagination. 5 stars all the way.
Other recommendations…
…you might try
How to Date Your Dragon by Molly Harper
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