Ain't Love a Witch? (Witchless in Seattle, #6)

by Dakota Cassidy

Hollie Jackson (Narrator)

• ISBN10: 1541464621
• ISBN13: 9781541464629
• Publish Date: 3 October 2017
• Publish Status: Out of Print
• Out of Print: 14 March 2021
• Publish Country: US
• Imprint: Tantor Media, Inc
• Edition: Unabridged edition
• Format: Audiobook (MP3)
• Duration: 5 hours and 19 minutes
• Language: English

Reviews

[Kim Deister]

Most of the novels are told from Stevie’s POV, but I enjoyed having Winterbottom take a lead in this one. It was fun experiencing “life” on the other plane through his eyes and those of his former enemy/now bestie Arkady. He was front and center because this time the mystery was his. An unexpected package was delivered that turned everything upside down as they misfit little group had to follow the clues to solve the mystery surrounding it. I love all these books, but I especially loved getting to learn more about Winterbottom’s past

While each book has its own, complete mystery, I love the overall story and character development that happens. These books are just so much fun to delve into!

[Berls]

So this one took things to a new level for me. I think because 1- we finally get more of Win's background and 2- there's a baby!! y'all I adore baby's and when a baby comes into a story, especially one needing love and saving like this one, yeah, I'm head over heels. And Stevie's maternal nature was pretty heartwarming. I loved the mystery and it was fun delving into Win's past.

At first I didn't love it because it was told for Win's point of view and that threw me, but it grew on me and it was nice getting to see his view of the world and get some insight into what he sees and feels since Stevie can't see him or Arkady.

I do think Stevie is taking his secrets about Maranda way too far though. I just don't think it's that big of a deal and she's acting like it defines the level of trust in their friendship. Annoying. But it was nice to see the confirmation that he cares for her a lot more than she realizes.

Overall, I think this MIGHT be my favorite in the series thus far. And yes, I'm aware I keep saying that.

[kimbacaffeinate]

When Arkady, a dead Soviet spy is the voice of reason you cannot help but chuckle. The rest of the novels are told from Stevie's POV, and I must say I enjoyed the heck out of Winterbottom's. We get to spend some time on the plane where Winterbottom and Arkady dwell. It is a place between here and heaven/hell. Stevie is still posing as Madame Zoltar and dealing with her unwitch status.

A knock on the door turns their happy little nest upside down when they discover a bundle, allegedly belonging to Winterbottom. This package requires special care, and Stevie is entirely out of her element.

Twists and danger are around every corner, but we also get time to learn details about Winterbottom from his feelings to the events of his death. The whole gang is present from townsfolk to Strike the Turkey. Um, yes, Stevie has a habit of collecting unusual pets. I loved the balance between the current mystery and character and arc development. We had some surprising moments from Stevie, ones that even surprised the heck out of her.

Cassidy continues to torment us with the romantic thread, but we do get to hear Winterbottom's thoughts on it and Arkady gives some advice. While I am hoping for a happily ever after, it is nice just knowing the feelings are there and enjoying tidbits as they develop.

Hollie Jackson continues to narrate the series and aside from the voice of Belfry, the bat, I love listening to her voices for these characters. In all fairness, I guess a bat would speak in a high-pitched over-excited voice. Thankfully, Belfry has few lines..lol Her accents for Winterbottom and Arkady enhance the tale, and her pacing makes it a great listen. This review was originally posted at Caffeinated Reviewer

[EBookObsessed]

I really adore these characters but I am starting to get a little frustrated. I was hoping things would start moving in the romance department.

I really like these characters and I think narrator Hollie Jackson does a great job. While I have been listening to a lot of audiobooks that she has narrated, this is definitely my favorite from her.

For the first time, this story is told from the POV of our favorite spirit, ex-spy Crispin Alister Winterbottom. So why am I looking for romance between ex-witch Stevie and the dearly departed Win? Win keeps talking about his determination and his plan to return to the earthly plane of existence but he is always still “working it out.” He plans to take a body where the spirit has already vacated because he is a good guy but who is vacating their body unless they died or are dying? In fact, in book 3, Win gets a previously unknown twin brother. Why a twin brother except to be a future body for Win to take over but he hasn’t returned to the story, and again how are you going to get someone to vacate their body?

The story is very angsty because someone from Win’s past drops off a baby to what should have been his house for safe keeping, not knowing he is dead. Win finally convinces Stevie that the baby is most definitely not his child and Stevie takes to mothering this baby like a duck to water which causes Win to have all kinds of feelings watching Stevie with this baby.

Win refuses to tell Stevie of his feelings for her so she doesn’t waste her life waiting for him to accomplish his reimbodyment plan, but he was against her romance with Forest at the coffee shop (who now has a new girl friend) and she is clearly falling for Win, so where does that leave us?

While there is some thought that to bring Win back to the living, would be the end of the series, but not necessarily. We still need to figure out who killed Win originally. We need to see if Stevie gets her magical powers back and what about that warlock who took them. If Win knows how to get back to this plane of existence, and the warlock proved his has enough power to steal a body, who will get here first? Also Win’s former Russian Spy friend, Arcadie, has said in this story that he has no interest in returning to this realm anytime soon and giving a reasonable explanation why. So Arcadie can stay as their spirit friend while new adventures of Stevie and reimbodied Win can continue.

I enjoy a good supernatural light-hearted, fluff story now and again, including ones like the Molly Harper series. This one is fun and kooky but I want to get on with the romance already.