Spun by Sorcery

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“
Laced with Magic
has a well-rounded cast of characters, an enchanting story line, and the surprise ending will leave readers eager for another visit to Sugar Maple.”

 

“There’s no such thing as an easy choice in this poignant, magical story of love and sacrifice. Bretton spins an incredible tale. The next book in this series can’t come fast enough.”

 

“A lighthearted satirical blending of a knitting cozy with a paranormal romance . . . Never serious except for knitting tips, fans will enjoy Barbara Bretton’s fine tale
Laced with Magic
.”

 

“Best known for excellent contemporary romance, Bretton has created a paranormal series that is both engaging and timely; for those who like their fantasy with a down-home flair.”

 

“Another light, frothy tale . . . plenty of amusing touches of supernatural humor (via the townsfolk) and a nice progression of Chloe and Luke’s romance.”

 

“I was expecting a light revisit to Sugar Maple. What I was not expecting is a story that is witty, enchanting, exciting, and at times totally heart-wrenching.”

 

 

 

“Bretton spins an imaginative and charming tale.”

 

“Tongue-in-cheek humor lifts this weird but fun hybrid, part knitting cozy, part paranormal romance, from romance veteran Bretton.”

 

“Whimsical and satirical . . . Barbara Bretton casts a spell on readers with a charming urban fantasy romantic police procedural.”

 

“A real treat.”

 

“Good pacing and dialogue make this warm-hearted story one that readers are sure to relish.”

 

“There are surprising, funny twists to this story and a lot of touching episodes to pique the emotional side . . . Highly entertaining, cleverly written, and hard to put down.”

 

“A fun, romantic read. I enjoyed it and recommend it for all those who like a great story filled with humor and romance.”

 

 

“I laughed, I cried, I cheered . . . Bravo, Barbara Bretton . . . another winner!”

 

“
Just Like Heaven
. . . is exactly that.”

 

“This one will keep you reading past your bedtime.”

 

 

“Bretton, a master storyteller, superbly dramatizes a great range of emotions in this compelling tale.”

 

“Readers who appreciate a powerful character study that digs deep into cause and effect will want to read Barbara Bretton’s fine convincing tale.”

 

“Alternately poignant and humorous, this contemporary romance gracefully illuminates life’s highs and lows.”

 

“Ms. Bretton provides a fine return to the Jersey shore with this warm family drama.”

 

“Barbara Bretton is a master at touching readers’ hearts. Grab this one when it hits the shelves! A perfect ten!”

 

“A moving romance . . . Barbara Bretton provides a deep tale of individuals struggling with caring connections of the heart.”

 

“A book readers will want to savor.”

 

“Bretton excels at women’s fiction that engages the emotions without manipulating them . . . I highly recommend that discriminating readers pay a visit to these
Girls of Summer
.”

 

 

“An engrossing tale of hope, promise, heartache, and misplaced dreams.”

 

“[A] warm, wonderful book.”

“Powerful.”

 

“A lovely book . . . It’s an uplifting story, warm and cozy, and easily recommended.”

 

“An absolute wonder of creative writing that comes right from Barbara Bretton’s heart. A perfect ten.”

 

 

 

“Bretton’s characters are always real and their conflicts believable.”

 

“One of today’s best women’s fiction authors.”

 

“Honest, witty . . . absolutely unforgettable.”

 

“A classic adult fairy tale.”

 

“Dialogue flows easily and characters spring quickly to life.”

 

SPUN BY SORCERY
LACED WITH MAGIC
CASTING SPELLS
JUST DESSERTS
JUST LIKE HEAVEN
SOMEONE LIKE YOU
CHANCES ARE
GIRLS OF SUMMER
SHORE LIGHTS
A SOFT PLACE TO FALL
AT LAST
THE DAY WE MET
ONCE AROUND
SLEEPING ALONE
MAYBE THIS TIME
ONE AND ONLY

 

 

 

THE CHRISTMAS CAT
(with Julie Beard, Jo Beverly, and Lynn Kurland)

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This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents either are the product of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously, and any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, business establishments, events, or locales is entirely coincidental. The publisher does not have any control over and does not assume any responsibility for author or third-party websites or their content.

 

Copyright © 2010 by Barbara Bretton

 

 

All rights reserved.

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PRINTING HISTORY
Berkley trade paperback edition / November 2010

 

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Bretton, Barbara.

Spun by sorcery / Barbara Bretton.—Berkley trade pbk. ed. p. cm.

eISBN : 978-1-101-44515-0

1. Women merchants—Fiction. 2. Magic—Fiction. 3. Salem (Mass.)—Fiction. 4. Domestic fiction. I. Title.

PS3552. R435S68 2010

813’.54—dc22 2010027895