I already love the mood and the characters
581272
I just bought it, and I'm only a few pages in. I already love the mood and the characters. The protagonist is dead on real to the reader from the first page.
1723880
I received an ARC copy for free in return for an honest review.  All the characters and elements that I loved from the first book are back, but the plot is even more enticing, with Maggie trying to solve two mysteries, a death and a haunting.  Approximately midway through the book, there is an incident, which I did not see coming, and this twisted everything and added immensely to my enjoyment.  I love the humorous moments, especially the hysterical scene involving two elderly gentlemen, who just happen to be naked and under the influence of moonshine and some brownies, with the ingredients containing more than chocolate.  Later in the book, there is an equally amusing scene, which brings to mind the phrase, turnabout is fair play.  The hunky Garda Sergeant is back and Maggie feels the pull of attraction, even when they are at odds over the murder.  Ultimately, not only are both cases solved,  but a piece of history is preserved in the process.  This second in the series expands on the promise of the first and allows the reader to feel even more of a kinship with the interesting and varied inhabitants of Whisper Island.  I hope to be returning soon for further adventures.
1506149
I was taken from page one. I love the characters.
3502152
I'm definitely in love with Rafe and Ari and no doubt they will someday get there "happy ever after. "But I'm also enjoying their awesome sisters and their futures as well. The adventures these beautiful characters get into are so exciting I forget to turn out the light and get my rest. Melody Anne writes steamy love  scenes so my dreams are awesome too. Can't wait for the next edition to this series !
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It's such a treat to read good old-fashioned sword and sorcery, and Glamour of the God-Touched delivers. But it doesn't stop there. There's a very contemporary feel to the exploration of raw, unlimited power and its effects upon an individual such as Garrick, the young mage apprentice who suddenly receives a very dubious gift of magic, which is also a curse. This is the first installment of a serial (yes it's short, but that's what a serial installment is supposed to be -- it's an episode, not a complete novel, and as an episode it is completely satisfying) and I love the anticipation of the various schools of magic and mage orders and the potential contests of power that we're going to see in the future installments, the Toreans, the Lectodinians, and the Koradictines. Because we certainly get a taste of it in this one, and there's also the matters of the heart. Because yes, Garrick is capable of great love, and he shows it, almost destoying himself in the process.

I am anxious to know what happens next, how the story develops, and most of all how Garrick grows and learns to handle his immense and wonderful and also terrible magic power as he travels this mysterious fantasy realm. Yes, I'm hooked!

Disclaimer: I received an advance review copy of this story.
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This was the first I read of series. I read out of order. I`m in love with the characters. the setting.  I love how she is not over detailed but describes scenery well. I appreciate Sonny and the relationship between Raine and Buck.  I wish the transcriber would do their job better. But, beyond that this series has brought me a lot of joy. I only wish I knew what to read now that would be as satisfing. I hope more in the series come out. S
Brilliant!
2899193
Having this book I find a dear pleasure, the enchanting characters and fine plot that makes the days in the world pass so quickly and with great flow.
3290339
I love this other worlld focus mixed with every day emotions, drama and challenges. The characters have depth and values and I enjoy that.  I'm looking forward to the next in the series.
1529002
I enjoy these characters, feel like I really know them. The setting come alive, and the story pulls me in.
1558412
Oh goodness, these characters would be welcome in my home any day of the week. I love the community created in the Outskirts and envy the characters their friendships. There are so many situations created for these characters that make you care for them and worry about their wellbeing. And the ending of book 1 will knock your socks off!!!
2462516
The saga continues and as I read I grow more in love with the characters. I find myself deeply involved with the outcome and am buying next book immediately.
401385
Kristen Painter created a new world yet again. This one is lighter than House of Comarre, Crescent City and Sin City Collectors. It is very well developed and beautifully written. I am looking forward to the next books and further developments, because this book left me wanting to know more about Nocturne falls and its inhabitants. Some parts even had me laughing out loud.
Without giving any spoilers, I can say that characters are very lovable, each in their own way, the story in interesting, funny, intense, and the whole idea is original. Our heroine Delaney is strong and smart, the hero Hugh is lovable, regardless of how much he tries to be otherwise. There are proper villains and a good group of supporting characters. Nocturne Falls is a tourist attraction, a place where supernaturals don't have to hide as Halloween is celebrated every day. Delaney ends up in Nocturne Falls by chance, and Hugh gets pushed into the situation, however, the initial chemistry is there and it is developing gradually through their interactions and various situations.
All in all, I loved the book, I read it in one sitting, and I highly recommend it. I know I will be reading it again soon.
3719495
I absolutely love her characters.  The dialogue is sparkling and witty.  The characters genuinely struggle with their love interests and family conflicts, and there is a freshness in he way they are resolved.
3129426
I love the characters,  the snappy dialogue,  the twists and turns of the plot development, and most of all the slightly wacky humor sprinkled  through the whole book.
2563287
I cannot tell a lie; I love me some gritty, violent, dark urban fantasy. However, everybody needs some less dark, topped with whipped cream, slightly silly urban fantasy to lighten up their life. Ciel Halligan and her extended family are happy to bring a little light hearted fun to urban fantasy lovers, and there is enough violence to please everyone. I must admit I have wondered if In A Fix and Quick Fix are not more science fiction than fantasy, but whatever they are, they are fun. Quick Fix is more fun than In A Fix, even with that pesky love triangle still rearing its... handsome head (I was going to say ugly, but Mark is not ugly). This plot has so many twists that close attention is necessary to keep the players straight as they change auras and sides. The new family members are very entertaining, and provide many 'laugh out loud' moments.
I will enjoy reading Quick Fix again, and I am happy that In A Fix #3 is in the works.
3915121
I continue to adore the characters and their development as well as the breathtaking descriptive plot that intrigues my senses in such a way as to long for more. I am on my fourth novel in two months and my husband wants to know when I will come up for air!
4862438
Occasionally characters come around in books and I feel like I have found myself. Jules is one of those characters. She has high anxiety, she has this need to be perfect and accepted. Natalie has few wants in life. She wants to be editor in chief of her school newspaper, wants to get into Brown, and wants to feel like her parents (Mom and Darcy) found her worth it.

Jules dreams start to come true with her getting editor in chief and everything else around her starts to crumble. There is a rival newspaper/TV show. There is a cute boy. And Jules is slowly becoming a s***ty friend (even though shes currently not aware).

Heres the thing. I know that spiral that Jules was in. I know it well. Its also why when people comment that Jules isn't realistic, or she worries about silly things Im going to be bothered. Because there was a bit of me in Jules. Im super protective of her because teenage Ashley needed Jules.

What I also loved about The New Guy and Spalding books in general, are the friendships, particularly female friendships that are evident throughout not only The New Guy but previous novels also. Theyre real friends and they work through their s***. One can never say that Spalding writes one dimensional friendships.

Sometimes books are hard to review, and it is of no fault of the book. Its totally on me and Im not sure how to put into words how much I adored this book. Spalding is easily one of my favorite contemporary writers. From her main characters to how she writes parents, I adore her stories, The New Guy (and Other Senior Year Distractions) cannot be missed.