Review: Charmed & Dangerous

Charmed & Dangerous
by Candace Havens
Berkley Publishing
December 2007
5/5 Stars

What do you get when you mix a witch, a warlock, a Sheik, a bunch of bad guys, tons of spells, and plenty of laughs? Charmed and Dangerous by Candace Havens. After reading this novel I found it hard to believe that this was the author’s debut fiction novel, because it was so well-written.

Bronwyn is a high witch who has lots of power. She has taken the oath to protect people and use her power only for the good. Currently living in Sweet, Texas, she is content with her life of no serious boyfriends and her busy job of protecting people. But before long she is embroiled into a new challenge- trying to protect the Sheik of Dubai. Sounds easy, right? Nope. Someone is out to kill him, and whoever it is has serious powers- some that might rival Bronwyn’s own.

To make matters more complicated, Bronwyn meets and sort-of falls for (although she won’t admit it) the handsome Dr. Sam, who is a warlock. Bronwyn knows she is very much attracted to him, but she doesn’t want to get involved. Then the Sheik decides that he is interested in Bronwyn and starts sending her very high-priced gifts (a plane, for starters!) She is tempted as well and doesn’t know who she should choose. Then there is the tricky matter of dealing with her affairs back home while jetting to and from Dubai.

First and foremost, I totally LOVED this book. For a debut novel, Havens has a way with words that kept me giggling throughout much of the novel. Bronwyn was such a sarcastic, strong, hilarious and funny character that I couldn’t help but root for her. The book, being a fantasy paranormal chick lit romance, had nonstop action, danger and suspense. This novel is truly unpredictable, as one will not know who (if anyone) that Bronwyn will end up with, and what sort of dangers she will face along the way.

I couldn’t find anything about this book I didn’t like.

I highly recommend this book for a light, suspenseful and hilarious read. Bronwyn is a character that many will be able to identify with, despite her being a high witch! Don’t miss this one.

reviewed by Rian Montgomery

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