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Spellbound

by Allie Therin

🌶️fade to black·spoiler·Magic in Manhattan #1

Why Read This?

A 1920s New York paranormal romance where a wealthy relic hunter and a reclusive psychic must stop a tide-controlling amulet — while navigating an era that would destroy them both for who they love.

Synopsis

Listening Length: 9 hours 24 minutes To save Manhattan, they’ll have to save each other first… 1925 New York Arthur Kenzie’s life’s work is protecting the world from the supernatural relics that could destroy it. When an amulet with the power to control the tides is shipped to New York, he must intercept it before it can be used to devastating effects. This time, in order to succeed, he needs a powerful psychometric…and the only one available has sworn off his abilities altogether. Rory Brodigan’s gift comes with great risk. To protect himself, he’s become a recluse, redirecting his magic to find counterfeit antiques. But with the city’s fate hanging in the balance, he can’t force himself to say no. Being with Arthur is dangerous, but Rory’s ever-growing attraction to him begins to make him brave. And as Arthur coaxes him out of seclusion, a magical and emotional bond begins to form. One that proves impossible to break—even when Arthur sacrifices himself to keep Rory safe and Rory must risk everything to save him. One-click with confidence. This title is part of the Carina Press Romance Promise : all the romance you’re looking for with an HEA/HFN. It’s a promise! This book is approximately 75,000 words

At a Glance

4.00 ★ Goodreads
Spice Level🌶️fade to black
Endingspoiler
PairingM/M
Romance Pacingslow burn

Top Tropes

forbidden loveslow burnage gap

Mood

atmosphericmysteriousromanticadventuroushopeful

Book Details

Goodreads Rating

4.00 ★

Page Count

10 pages

Published

2019

Primary Genre

Paranormal Romance

Pairing

M/M

POV

Dual POV

Romance Pacing

Slow Burn

Cliffhanger

spoiler

Audiobook

Available

Yes

Format

Unabridged

Narrator

Erik Bloomquist

Tropes

RomanceMagicActionAngstWorld
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Mood & Vibe

Mood

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Characters

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Spice Details 🌶️

fade to black with strong romantic tension, stern protective energy sign in to unlock

torture (referenced)violencegun violencehomophobiaableismforced institutionalizationclassismxenophobiadead parentneglectful parentbloodwar references

World & Setting

historical sign in to unlock

Reading Context

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