Bewitched & Betrayed

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“When it comes to providing fast and furious adventure
while making readers snort with helpless laughter, no one
does it better than Shearin. It takes serious skill to walk
the line that keeps the plotline danger intense yet allows
Raine’s irreverent humor to shine through, and this perfect
blend is what makes this series so massively addictive.
Entertainment at its best!”

—
Romantic Times
(top pick)

The Trouble with Demons

“The book reads more like an urban fantasy with pirates and sharp wit and humor. I found the mix quite refreshing. Lisa Shearin’s fun, action-paced writing style gives this world life and vibrancy.”

—
Fresh Fiction

“Fans can rejoice as ubertalented Shearin dishes up more hilarious mayhem. Snappy dialogue, great pacing, and two seriously sexy heroes ensure hours of nonstop pleasure. Raine is sassy and irreverent, and this book is an auto-buy!”

—
Romantic Times
(top pick)

“If you haven’t read the previous books in the series, no matter—you can pick this on up and fall right into the story, but I can pretty much guarantee you’ll be looking for the other books so you can go back and enjoy more of Raine’s adventures. A book by author Lisa Shearin should come with a warning on the cover or the pages coated in plastic. You are going to laugh out loud.”

—
Bitten by Books

“The brisk pace and increasingly complex character development propel the story on a roller-coaster ride through demons, goblins, elves, and mages while maintaining a satisfying level of romantic attention . . . that will leave readers chomping at the bit for more.”

—
Monsters and Critics

Armed & Magical

“Fresh, original, and fall-out-of-your-chair funny, Lisa Shearin’s
Armed & Magical
combines deft characterization, snarky dialogue, and nonstop action—plus a yummy hint of romance—to create one of the best reads of the year. This book is a bona fide winner, the series a keeper, and Shearin a definite star on the rise.”

—Linnea Sinclair, RITA Award-winning author of
Rebels and Lovers

“An exciting, catch-me-if-you-can, lightning-fast-paced tale of magic and evil, filled with goblins, elves, mages, and a hint of love interest that will leave fantasy readers anxiously awaiting Raine’s next adventure.”

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Monsters and Critics

“The kind of book you hope to find when you go to the bookstore. It takes you away to a world of danger, magic, and adventure, and it does so with dazzling wit and clever humor. It’s gritty, funny, and sexy—a wonderful addition to the urban fantasy genre. I absolutely loved it. From now on, Lisa Shearin is on my auto-buy list!”

—Ilona Andrews,
New York Times
bestselling author of
On the Edge

“
Armed & Magical
, like its predecessor, is an enchanting read from the very first page. I absolutely loved it. Shearin weaves a web of magic with a dash of romance that thoroughly snares the reader. She’s definitely an author to watch!”

—Anya Bast, national bestselling author of
Wicked Enchantment

“Shearin continues to demonstrate her marvelous gift for balancing offbeat humor with high-stakes adventure and paranormal thrills in book two of her high-octane, first-person suspense ride. You don’t get much better than this imaginative and hilarious book.”

—
Romantic Times

Magic Lost, Trouble Found

“Take a witty, kick-ass heroine and put her in a vividly realized fantasy world where the stakes are high, and you’ve got a fun, page-turning read in
Magic Lost, Trouble Found
. I can’t wait to read more of Raine Benares’s adventures.”

—Shanna Swendson, author of
Don’t Hex with Texas

“Shearin serves up an imaginative fantasy . . . The strong, well-executed story line and characters, along with a nice twist to the ‘object of unspeakable power’ theme, make for an enjoyable, fast-paced read.”

—
Monsters and Critics

“Lisa Shearin turns expectation on its ear and gives us a
different kind of urban fantasy with
Magic Lost, Trouble
Found
. For once, the urban is as fantastic as the fantasy, as
Shearin presents an otherworld city peopled with beautiful
goblins, piratical elves, and hardly a human to be found.
Littered with entertaining characters and a protagonist whose
self-serving lifestyle is compromised only by her loyalty to
her friends,
Magic Lost
is an absolutely enjoyable read. I
look forward to the next one!”

—C. E. Murphy, author of
Walking Dead

“[An] edgy and fascinating first-person adventure. In her auspicious debut, Shearin populates her series with a variety of supernatural characters with a multitude of motives. Following along as this tough and feisty woman kicks butt and takes names is a most enjoyable way to spend your time.”

—
Romantic Times

“Fun, fascinating, and loaded with excitement!
Magic Lost,
Trouble Found
is a top-notch read of magic, mayhem, and
some of the most charming elves and goblins I’ve ever
encountered. Enthralling characters and a thrilling plot . . .
I now need to cast a spell on Ms. Shearin to ensure there’s
a sequel.”

—Linnea Sinclair

“A friendly romp, a magical adventure story with a touch of light romance.”

—
Romance Reviews Today

 

MAGIC LOST, TROUBLE FOUND
ARMED & MAGICAL
THE TROUBLE WITH DEMONS
BEWITCHED & BETRAYED

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BEWITCHED & BETRAYED

 

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PRINTING HISTORY

Ace mass-market edition / May 2010

Copyright © 2010 by Lisa Shearin.

Map illustration by Lisa Shearin and Shari Lambert.

 

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To Kristin Nelson, my agent. You’re always there with invaluable guidance, advice, and support. I’m a lucky author to be your client.

To Anne Sowards, my editor. Thank you for helping me to find and bring out the story inside the story.

To Katherine Shaw, a wonderful fan. The winner of my Name That Bordello contest with “The Satyr’s Grove.”

To my fans. Your boundless enthusiasm for my books never ceases to amaze and inspire me. I write these books for you.