Spirits, Diamonds, and a Drive-thru Daiquiri Stand

Another fantastic addition to the Pyper Rayne series.<br /><br />Loads of magic, fun and wicked curses.<br /><br />I am enjoying Pyper's spin off series we still get a good dose of Jade, Kane and other favourites from Jades series but having these stories from Pyper's perspective gives an added splash of Pyper awesomeness.<br /><br />Julius is so a keeper, I'm also loving Bo and Reagan great side characters that are very quickly becoming favourites and family.

The fourth installment in the Pyper Rayne series is an easy and fun read -- just like the first three. <br /><br />Pyper, Julius, Jade, Kane, Kat, Lucius, Ida May and a host of other characters will make you laugh and keep you involved in this story. Fast moving, fun people, intrigue, magic, mayhem, lust, ghosts (including a ghost dog), witches, jealousy -- and it all takes place in New Orleans!<br /><br />Deanna Chase has a way of drawing the reader into the book and making it seem like the story is unfolding all around them.

This is another great addition to the Pyper Rayne series. I look forward to reading each addition to the series because I feel like I catching up with friends. I look forward to reading more from this talented author. <br /><br /> Received a copy of this book from the author, my review has been voluntarily submitted.

Picking out dresses for the bridal party was not going smoothly for the gals, especially when they were outfitting for both Pyper’s and Kat’s weddings. To add to the dismay, Jade was wearing a fake baby-bump so they could see what the dress would look like when her pregnancy progressed to when she would be wearing the dress. When the tight dress ripped, the owner came over to mend it with magic. A ghost was with her, a grandmother or aunt judging to by the resemblance, and Pyper passed a message to the owner, Esme, from her Grandma Tess. In gratitude, Grandma Tess told Pyper of the 1920’s family gowns they had in storage in the back room. She said she should pick a wedding gown from those. And she found the wedding dress of her dreams!<br /><br />As Pyper changed back to her jeans, her phone buzzed with a call from her newly discovered teenage brother, Bo. He said he and Reagan were at her apartment when a loud boom sounded and lightning raced over the walls. The doors and windows sealed them both inside. Jade and Pyper drove to Reagan’s apartment, Jade’s empath powers feeling evil pouring out of the apartment as she magically forced the door open. Inside, Jade went to the apartment across the hall and again used her magic, discovering a body inside and a broken window where the murderer had escaped into the alley. A symbol glowed on the door. And when the police arrived, having found a collage of pictures of Reagan in the dead man’s apartment, it was clear that they were looking at Reagan and Bo being somehow involved. Will Pyper and her friends be able to find the evil source of the curse that keeps killing? Will they be able to remove it from the one who had been cursed? And will they all survive the “bridezilla” among them, endlessly dragging them from dress shop to dress shop?<br /><br />This series is a spin-off of the awesome Jade Calhoun series and is equally enjoyable! It’s a fun and suspenseful book that will keep the reader guessing about the murderer and the motive! It’s fast-paced and well written. The characters quickly reveal their personalities throughout the story line, both the good and bad sides of their personalities. But overall, most are very likeable and feel like family to the reader by now. I definitely recommend any of this author’s books. She never lets you down! I voluntarily read a review copy of this book and my comments reflect my honest opinion.<br />

This book literally is my favorite book by far in either both the Jade Calhoun or Pyper Rayne series. Pyper is a great character, and in this fourth installment in the series, she has her hands full with her teenage brother and his friend, as well as planning a wedding. I just love the interactions between the characters as they are so life-like and true to how real people would act. And, the mystery was interesting and fun, too. Just the way Ms. Chase’s book are: great fun, great characters, and great plot! And, to be totally honest, I literally cried tears at the end of the book. It was just so touching. I hope they can achieve what they were setting out to do at the very end. I know that sounded really vague, but I have to sound that way or I’ll spoil the end, and I hate spoilers. If you love this series, you will love this latest; like I said before, it’s the best so far! Highly recommend! Thanks to the author for the e-copy which I voluntarily reviewed.

<strong>Magic, Curses, &amp; Family!</strong><br /><br />Each time Deanna Chase puts out a new book, I can’t wait to read it! Each one gets better &amp; better. I think this is my favorite, so far. Not only does Pyper have do deal with picking out a wedding dress &amp; bridesmaid dresses for her wedding, but she’s also on duty to help good friend Kat find dresses for her’s &amp; Lucien’s wedding. Then there is Jade’s pregnancy, the cafe, &amp; some teenage angst from her brother Bo. However, all that pales when bodies &amp; curses start popping up. It’s one roller coaster ride after another as Pyper &amp; friends try to break the curse before a loved one is permanently affected. I love the relationship between Pyper &amp; Julius, Pyper &amp; Jade, Pyper &amp; Kane, &amp; Pyper &amp; her brother. It shows how “families” don’t always have to be from blood. I can’t wait for the next chapter in all of their lives!

This is a great book; this is the fourth book in the Piper Rayne series and is written by Deanna Chase. Pyper and Julius are getting married. There’s a wedding to plan, dresses to order, and daiquiris to consume. But when Pyper’s younger brother starts dating a young woman who looks remarkably like the new ghost haunting her café, suddenly the plans are on hold until Pyper can unravel a curse that threatens to not only ruin her big day, but her brother, too. This is a great book with a wonderful story and well developed characters. This book will keep you reading long into the night. If you are looking for a great book, then you need to read this book. I am looking forward to reading the next book by this great author. I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader’s copy of this book. The free book held no determination on my personal review.<br />

This book was fast-paced and exciting. I loved how it featured Pyper’s long lost brother. It really helped him develop as a character and how his relationship continues to get stronger with Pyper as well. The fact that Julius is absent for much of the book started to wear on me though. I can appreciate how Pyper is a strong and independent woman who’s intelligent &amp; powerful enough to solve mysteries without him coming in to save the day, but I wish there was some equality in their sleuthing. I can see how they could be a powerhouse couple, but they’re always pulled in separate directions. The end of the mystery was unexpected and thrilling. I couldn’t wait to dive in to the final book in the series.

This is the fourth book in the Pyper Rayne series, which is a spinoff of the Jade Calhoun series by Deanna Chase. As usual, the writing is great, the storyline is engaging. All my favorite characters were there and they feel like real people, with their good sides and faults, too. Pyper's new-found little brother takes front stage in this story, as his friend/girlfriend Reagan is a major suspect in a murder. Pyper and Jade have to work hard and use all their supernatural powers to find out who the real culprit is to get Reagan off the hook. If you enjoy supernatural/paranormal stories, you'll love this book. You can read it as a stand-alone, or start with the first of the series.

<strong>For the love of family</strong><br /><br />Deanna Chase has done it again. She draws you into her world and makes you wish you had friends like this. <br /><br />I found this story engaging and so worth the read. I enjoyed catching up with characters that I would love to be friends with and share adventures with. Whenever you get Pyper and Jade together you know you are going on a ghostly adventure. Then you throw in Ida May and it turns into a great time. <br /><br />With addition of Bo and now, Reagan Pyper has her hands full on top of planning a wedding. <br /><br />This cast of characters just gets better and better.