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Gone With the Witch
Storm Cartwright is one of the Cartwright witch triplets. Storm has
a power that the sisters have struggled to understand since the
beginning. She has the ability to see and hear things but only as
they pertain to the present. At the wedding of her sister Storm is
driven to distraction by the best man, Aiden. Not only is he one
sexy man, but Storm keeps hearing a baby crying whenever she is
around him. Storm will do anything to find the source of the baby
cry and if that means kidnapping the skittish Aiden then so be it!
Yet another fun romp by Annette Blair! Gone With the Witch
is as delightful and whimsical as the previous tales involving
Victoria, Harmony, Destiny, and Storm. Storm is probably my favorite
of the triplets and this story only served to reinforce that
opinion. Hilarious dialog has come to be the norm in Annette
Blair’s Witch books but she has managed to raise the bar in
Gone With the Witch. At some points I was actually giggling out
loud at the witty remarks Storm was throwing out. Aiden was the
perfect foil for Storm; sedate, calm, and levelheaded, he needed her
to shake up his life even if he didn’t know it. It was a delight
watching the characters that we have met in previous stories develop
emotionally and meeting new characters that I can’t wait to learn
more about. Gone With the Witch is a book that I would
recommend to anyone!
Reviewed by: Hayley
   
Another Five
Fang Review for Annette Blair
Annette Blair's books are sexy, sultry and magickal.
I really loved Gone with the Witch. This
was Storm's story, she's the misfit triplet, the goth, the loner.
Storm likes to stand out and she's found a rebellious match in the
roaming Aiden McCloud who lives in a motor coach travelling the
world like a turtle with his shell on his back.
Storm and Aiden were instantly attracted to each other when they met
at Harmony's new husband King's castle.
Aiden and King are long time best friends though Aiden isn't as
willing to settle down as King. King has his castle and roots while
the ever wild boy Aiden has no intentions on settling down and to
make sure of that he's been celibate for awhile so sexual
entanglements don't become entrapment's.
Storm's not willing to settle down either but she hears a baby cry
whenever she's near Aiden and knows it is his child and she needs
help.
Storm and Aiden end up in his motor coach travelling with no
destination known they just follow the sound of the bay crying, that
only Storm can hear.
It is an excursion full of knowledge and the two learn a lot about
themselves and their pasts. Storm uncovers lost family, family she
didn't know she had and embarks on healing old wounds. Aiden has to
come to terms with what he lost, what he's gaining and learn to put
down roots.
Will Storm and Aiden get over their troubled histories and give into
the love and lust brewing between them? Can they stop being loners
and learn to love each other and put down roots and accept
commitment?
Annette Blair is amazing. She combines mystery, magick, love, lust
and family ties into an amazing blend of sexual desire, bantering
dialogue, and deep emotion and makes it all fun and easy to read. I
can't get enough of Blair's wickedly fun witches and wild men who
don't want to be tied down.
I really love that Blair throws children into the mix. It's like
she's saying "you can have a fun and sexy life while being a parent"
and "there is sex after children".
Honestly you don't have to give up sex or give up on being sexy just
because you have kids and I am glad women like Blair are weaving
that into romance novels to get the message out. The books used to
be romance, sex, pregnancy- end of story. Not anymore. We modern
women can have it all!
HUNTRESS REVIEWS
TITLE: Gone With the Witch
(Triplet Witch Trilogy #2 / May 6, 2008)
AUTHOR: Annette Blair
13 ISBN: 9780425221211
10 ISBN: 0425221210
5 STARS!
 The Cartwright sisters are identical triplets. Each have their own unique psychic gift, in addition to the bonds they share together. Storm is the Goth sister, blue hair color and all. No one understands Storm's power. Storm hears and sees the present, of all things. For most of her life, Storm has been hearing children crying. Her sisters, Harmony and Destiny, thought it was buried guilt making her hallucinate and they kept mute about it. In truth, Storm needs to go on a journey and learn what her spiritual psychic mandate is. Since Storm keeps hearing a baby cry whenever she is around Aiden McCloud, the hunky best man at Harmony's wedding, she decides to follow the sound of the cries.
Aiden McCloud is a wanderer. He has never wanted to set down roots. Aiden owns a motor home and goes where ever he desires. Lately, however, he has been desiring a certain sorceress with blue hair and sassy attitude. "How can a guy ignore a walking orgasm in the shape of a Goddess with magick laughter and satin skin?" But Storm's talk about going on a psychic journey to find a crying baby somehow connected to him just scares Aiden. Therefore, Aiden did what any brave man would do in that situation; he ran! Too bad for him that Storm's powers include telekinesis, if she is passionately mad enough, and she is beyond furious when Aiden tries to run. Time for a little abduction.
Once Aiden convinces himself that he would go along with Storm's quest of finding a crying baby somehow connected to him (just to prove her wrong, of course), his eyes begin to really open. On their journey, Storm stops the motor home whenever she hears a crying baby's psychic plea. Seeing Storm rescue a few kids begins to shake him up. After all, if Storm was right about those kids in need, then perhaps she really does hear... No! Not something he wants to think about. This is not all fun for Storm either. Her gift for locating kids in need of rescuing leads her to a casino. Within, Storm meets an older version of herself, except with a wicked way of looking at life. Yes, "throw a little water on that woman and watch her melt. Her name is NOT Glinda!" Storm also finds an unexpected surprise. (But you must read to find out what it is.)
As the two travel, their attraction to each other intensifies to frightening proportions. Their little love trip is even hitting the national news. But most importantly, Storm must learn to trust her instincts, accept her powers, and be true to herself if she were ever to have any hope of ever loving a wanderer.
A spellbinding story that totally knocked my socks off! No ghosts this time around. Instead, a much more serious topic is covered. Once again I find myself in awe over the author's ability to make the characters so memorable. This is perfect for your next vacation or day alone and will leave you with a big smile on your face. Author Annette Blair writes priceless romance adventures.
~Detra Fitch
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Gone With the Witch
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GONE WITH THE WITCH
was great fun! Wonderful characters, a riveting storyline and a sensuous
undercurrent are just a few of the things that made this such a phenomenal
story.
Storm Cartwright's sister is
getting married and Storm is completely smitten with the best man, Aiden. By
the way, this isn't exactly a normal wedding—Storm and her sisters are
witches. Each holding a different power, Storm's is clairvoyance and
clairaudience. She is able to hear voices that lead her where she needs to
go. Since Storm and Aiden met, she has been able to hear a baby cry—his
baby, she believes and he denies. Determined to kidnap Aiden (if he won't go
willingly) and track down the crying baby, Storm plans on using this to her
advantage to be alone with him. They've been fighting their attraction long
enough. It's time to seal the deal and get what they both want and need.
Aiden's little witch is
driving him insane. He'd love nothing more than to toss her onto the nearest
surface and take her. Unfortunately, Storm isn't the type of woman Aiden can
be with once and leave behind. Aiden isn't looking for a long term
relationship. He wants to be able to do what he wants, when he wants,
without answering to anyone. If only he could get both Storm and the image
of the crying baby out of his head. How the heck is he supposed to resist?
Maybe he should just go with Storm…
GONE WITH THE WITCH was
great fun! Wonderful characters, a riveting storyline and a sensuous
undercurrent are just a few of the things that made this such a phenomenal
story. Storm is a hoot! She had me rolling in laughter through the entire
story. She is such a perfect counterpoint to Aiden's more staid personality.
She's wild and carefree while Aiden has his own surefire beliefs about
everything. The romance that blooms between these two, when Aiden finally
gives in, will have reader's hearts melting. The adventure Aiden and Storm
embark on to find this crying baby will have you riveted to the pages dying
to know how it's all going to work out. Annette Blair always has fun with
her witch characters and it is very evident in this story. If you've never
read her before, please do! I guarantee you'll be a die-hard fan in no time.
~Amanda Haffery
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4 Stars:
This second story about psychic triplets is just as good as the first.
Again there is plenty of magic and spell casting, as well as lots of hot,
sexy situations. There are a number of familiar characters mentioned and
some charming new ones, and both main characters develop wonderfully over
the course of the story.
Summary: Since meeting Aiden, Storm's psychic gifts have kicked
into overdrive. Not only that, when she's around him she can hear a baby
crying. Storm is sure that it's his little girl. Unable to persuade him to
come with her in search of this child, Storm abducts Aiden and heads out
with him in his motor home.
After finally convincing him to follow her, Storm's gift for finding
children in need is revealed. She also makes some personal discoveries that
change her life--and Aiden's as well. (Berkley Sensation, May, 304 pp.,
$6.99) HOT ~Susan Mobley
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GONE WITH
THE WITCH – Annette Blair
Triplet Witch Trilogy, Book 2
Berkley
ISBN-10: 0-425-22121-0
ISBN-13: 978-0-425-22121-1
May 2008
Paranormal Romance
Salem, Massachusetts - Present Day
GONE WITH THE WITCH opens with the wedding of Harmony
and King, a continuance of the first book (SEX AND THE
PSYCHIC WITCH – August 2007) in this witchy trilogy.
Harmony, Destiny, and Storm are the triplets introduced
in Blair’s first witch trilogy that began with THE
KITCHEN WITCH. GONE WITH THE WITCH is Storm’s story. She
is the rebellious Goth witch with the smart, sassy
attitude, a personality brought into her story. Storm is
the only triplet who hasn’t found her niche in life, but
as her story unfolds, she will learn her destiny. One
hunky man named Aiden McCloud is the catalyst to Storm’s
future, and she kidnaps and seduces him to begin their
journey.
The first portion of this story is purely seduction and
erotic sensuality, and I began to wonder if there was
going to be a story. And then the plot began to develop.
Both Aiden and Storm cleverly hide their insecurities;
Aiden by travels and no commitments, and Storm by a
smart mouth and rebellious attitude. Storm hears a
baby’s cry and links the child to Aiden, who denies any
possibility of a child being his. But Storm is
determined that finding this baby is her destiny, and
she needs Aiden with her to find the child. Their
journey will bring healing and understanding along with
unexpected surprises that shock them both as their
natural warmth and strength emerge.
GONE WITH THE WITCH is sensual, close to being erotic,
but redeems itself with a touching emotional tale. I’ve
read all of the ‘witchy’ tales from Ms. Blair, and found
this to stand on its own, but made even better having
known many of the characters previously. I would
recommend them all for your reading pleasure. ~Carol
Carter
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Fresh Fiction Review
Each
triplet in the Cartwright family possesses a special
gift, though Storm has never understood hers. Are the
crying children she hears penance for a wild past, or
something more? After meeting sexy Aiden McCloud, she
begins hearing a child cry, a cry that won't go away,
leaving her determined to get to the bottom of this odd
phenomena with or without Aiden's assistance.
Aiden
doesn't believe in the paranormal, and he doesn't
believe that the strong attraction he feels for the
aptly named Storm is anything more than lust brought on
by extended celibacy. He's in town for the wedding of
his friend, but as soon as the "I Do's" are said, he's
off the island and on the road, leaving Massachusetts
and the sexy, psychic witch far behind, his emotions and
more volatile body parts untouched.
Storm
knows Aiden plans to run as soon as Harmony and King are
married, and she has a plan of her own. With the
reluctant Aiden handcuffed to the bed in the back, she
navigates the home on wheels across the state, guided
only by the sound of the crying child she hears whenever
she's near him.
What
begins as an erotically charged trip quickly changes
into a journey of self-discovery for both Aiden and
Storm. Storm begins to realize the full potential of her
psychic gift as she encounters more than one child in
need of her assistance, including one totally unexpected
smart-mouthed pre-teen with much closer ties than Storm
could ever have imagined. For Aiden, the discovery of
what the crying child means for him brings more joy and
sorrow than he could have ever imagined, while at the
same time threatening his bond with the woman who's come
to mean more to him than he would have ever believed.
Annette
Blair's GONE WITH THE WITCH, the latest in her saga of
Salem Witches that began with THE KITCHEN WITCH, is an
emotionally charged story of a couple overcoming
obstacles from their past as they try to discover if the
passion they share is enough to build a future together.
GONE WITH THE WITCH starts out as somewhat light, bawdy,
entertaining fun, which is what I thoroughly enjoy in
all of Ms. Blair's books. She can be hysterically
outrageous, and I can count on several laugh-out-loud
moments. This story tugged at the heart as I was drawn
into a tale of two people who've lived on the surface of
life, afraid to seek greater depth to their existence
for fear of being hurt yet again. Storm and Aiden are
made for one another, and their discovery of this fact
makes a truly satisfying story. This book is a definite
addition to my keeper shelf. Paula Myers
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Sensual and Erotic
Ecataromance
Storm
hears a baby crying and is determined to find and
reunite it with its father, Aiden. Storm is a little
eccentric and fanatical and Aiden is completely in lust
with her but he is not about to take off to parts
unknown to find some phantom baby that he knows does not
exist. That leaves Storm with only one alternative; she
kidnaps Aiden, handcuffing him to the bed in his RV, I
mean traveling home.
After
some strong persuasion and extraordinary sex play, Aiden
is convinced to go along with Storm, especially after
she rescues a crying baby through her psychic abilities.
But it is not THE baby and the journey continues with
Storm and Aiden growing closer to each other and the
crying babe.
OMG, what
a fantastically fun story! GONE WITH THE WITCH has it
all; sensuously personable characters, breath-taking
romance and a story line that is amusing and totally
unique. Talented Annette Blair continues her triplet
witchy books with Storm’s story, my favorite of the
triplets. Family secrets are exposed in this book and
add to the understanding of the triplets. GONE WITH THE
WITCH, don’t you love that title, is a stand alone book
but I bet you won’t be able to resist buying just this
one book by Annette Blair; she is addictive! by Sensual
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Reader to Reader
Immediately after her sister Harmony’s wedding to King
(Sex and the Psychic Witch), Storm Cartwright actually
kidnaps hunky antiques restorer Aiden McCloud -- and in
his very own motor home. The two have been dancing
around the erotic connection between them for weeks now,
and Storm has decided enough is enough. Aiden is
stripped naked and handcuffed to his king-sized bed
during the first leg of this journey
to-who-knows-where. Storm knows that if her lover is
set free he will take her home and dump her, and she’s
not going to let that happen.
Storm
hears a baby crying for its father every time she is
near Aiden. She is convinced it is his child who needs
him even though Aiden denies any possibility of being a
father. But her psychic vibes keep leading her to a
motherless and fatherless baby.
Annette Blair’s second contribution to her Triplet
trilogy should come with oven mitts as it is hot, hot,
hot. The ending is just
wonderful, with fantastic characters and a strong
narrative. If the reader likes her romantic comedies
just shy of being classified as erotica, this is
definitely the book for you!
Believe me when I
say, this is one road trip you do not want to miss!
Betty
Cox, Reader to Reader
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GONE WITH THE WITCH
ANNETTE BLAIR
ISBN# 978-0-425-22121-1
May 2008
Berkley Sensation, published
by The Berkley Publishing
Group, a division of Penguin
Group (USA) Inc.
375 Hudson Street, New York,
New York 10014
Paperback
$6.99
286 pages
Contemporary Romance
Rating: 4 Cups
Storm
Cartwright has it all
planned out. Right after her
sister's wedding, she will
kidnap Aiden and take him on
a journey to find the crying
baby she hears when she is
near him. She knows he does
not believe her but she is
out to prove that she is
right. She also intends to
put their teasing of each
other to rest once and for
all.
Aiden McCloud knows if he
is to keep to his vow of
celibacy, he must keep away
from Storm. But that will
not be easy once he finds
himself handcuffed to his
bed. He believes she is a
nut case and he swears he
does not have any children.
But after all is said and
done, will he begin to
believe in her psychic
powers?
Aiden agrees to go along
with Storm after one night
aboard his motor coach even
though he does not believe
the baby she is hearing is
his child. On the plus side
of things, they can finally
give in to the attraction
they feel for each other.
Storm just wants a fling, or
so she thinks. As they begin
to know each other, their
attraction grows. Will they
be willing to let go of
their independence enough to
trust in love?
What a truly wonderful
dragon ride this story is.
The characters grabbed me
from the first. Storm is a
whirlwind of emotion as
Aiden tries his best to be a
loner. The adventures of
these two characters blend
well with the feelings and
thoughts that often run from
hot to cold in the space of
a heartbeat. But I loved
every minute of reading this
and I will be watching for
the next book in this series
to hit the shelves. Do not
pass this book up, you will
fall in love with the family
as soon as you read the
first page.
Liadan
Reviewer for Coffee Time
Romance
Reviewer for Karen Find Out
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REVIEW: Gone with the Witch by
Annette Blair--A+
Written by Sandy M - January 6, 2009
at 1:00 pm
 Sandy
M's review of
Gone with the Witch (Triplet
Witch Trilogy, Book 2) by
Annette Blair
Contemporary Paranormal Romance
published by Berkley 6 May 08
I so enjoy Annette Blair's books.
They're just plain old fun. They have
some of the snappiest banter I've ever
read. And they're as sexy as hell. For
those days you have no idea what you
want to read, crack open one of Ms.
Blair's books and you'll be smiling for
days to come afterward.
And even start at the very beginning
of Ms. Blair's witch books. This is her
second trilogy and even though the first
three books, her Accidental Witch
Trilogy,
The Kitchen Witch,
My Favorite Witch, and
The Scot, the Witch and
the Wardrobe, are not that
closely related to this second set,
there are some overlapping characters,
but you just don't want to miss all the
fun to start with. When I finish one of
these witch books, I always think
there's no way the author can top that
in her next one. And she always proves
me wrong. I actually like Gone with
the Witch the best of the bunch so
far. The sexual playing and tension
starts right off the bat between Aiden
and Storm, along with a great mystery
brought on by the fact that Storm hears
a baby crying whenever she's near Aiden.
He refuses to believe this baby has
anything to do with him, especially
because he's a wanderer, crisscrosses
the country in his motor coach when he's
contracted for jobs as an antiques
restorer. Storm, on the other hand, is
sure to her bones that this child she
hears is definitely his, and knowing
that she won't get any cooperation from
Aiden, she devises a plan to abduct him
in his own home on wheels so they can
gallivant around the country to solve
this mystery. Of course, it's the quick
and snappy repartee between them and the
unexpected trouble they find along the
way that makes for the aforementioned
fun in this book.
Aiden and Storm are both such likable
characters, and with all that sexual
playin' around in the beginning, I
wanted them to get on with the deed and
quit teasing me. But what fun would
that be? It comes soon enough and it's
worth waiting the extra chapters for.
They each have their own reasons for
being independent loners, wanting and
looking for love but afraid to really
find it. But when everything is finally
out in the open, when their lives take a
decidedly huge left turn when they make
discoveries they could never imagine,
they find love, much more than they ever
dreamed of. Ms. Blair even had me in
tears a few times near the end of the
story at the results and reactions of
these discoveries.
Don't wait for a rainy day to read
Annette Blair's books. Don't even wait
for those times when you need a
distraction from life. Take that
distraction now and enjoy yourself like
you haven't in a very long time. Give
yourself over to the romance and the
love you'll find in the pages of her
books. You'll be hooked in no time.
Reviewed by Sandy
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