| Title | : | A Member of the Council (The Council, #1) |
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| Rating | : | |
| ISBN | : | 1616504242 |
| ISBN-10 | : | 9781616504243 |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | ebook |
| Number of Pages | : | 82 |
| Publication | : | First published January 1, 2012 |
Parris McCall, owner of the dive bar, The Alibi, has finally constructed a life where her little quirks don't show or matter to anyone. As for her grandmother's warnings that she's different, well, she'll cross that bridge if she comes to it.
But when Ty walks into her bar, both lives are instantly changed.
Ty Wallace loves his life. How could he not? He's a powerful human lawyer by day and the Magic Council's rogue witch hunter by night. But after he agrees to substitute on his secretary's dart team, all hell breaks loose. Now Ty has to help Parris admit who she is before her long-lost relatives kill her.
A Lyrical Press Paranormal Romance
A Member of the Council (The Council, #1) Reviews
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I actually really liked this. I liked the characters and the magic. It just felt so unfinished. I don't have a problem with cliffhangers, I just didn't feel like I got a whole story here.
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Brought to you by OBS reviewer Vicki
*Beware of possible Spoilers*
I always really enjoy the pacing of a short story. It’s quick, it’s to the point and there is generally no needless dialogue. Yet, I have discovered recently that I have a slightly odd relationship with the short story; it is often that I leave the characters feeling a lack of completeness. This is usually due to the fact that I want to know more: I want to live in the characters’ world for a little longer; I want to know what happened to get the characters where they are and I want to know what happens next. A Member of the Council was no different.
That is not to say that Lynn Cahoon does not offer her readers a whole story; there is an obvious beginning, middle and end. The characters of Ty and Parris are well developed and have clear arcs. However, Cahoon’s world building suffered slightly due to the fact that A Member of the Council is a short story. There was so much fodder for an in depth look into the Hunters, Witches and the history of the council and I felt as though there was not enough explanation about the mechanics of this world, which made the second half a little difficult to follow.
Ty and Parris’s chemistry is evident from their first meeting and the sexual tension builds nicely throughout but I did think that when they finally got groiny with one another that it was a bit rushed. I guess this is just another limitation of the short story category.
All that being said I really did enjoy my brief sojourn with Ty and Parris. The story was well written and entertaining. The selfish book lover in me would have just liked to read an expanded version of this story and I really think there is potential here for a series. A lot of series writers are publishing novellas in between books and at times it really did feel like I was reading something like that.
A Member of the Council made me yearn for more and for my first introduction to Cahoon’s writing, that is really not a bad thing!
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A Member of the Council Lynn Cahoon
I was supplied with this copy by the publisher but as always on the basis that my opinion is honestly held and not influenced by whether the book was free or paid for. Integrity of reviewers is important to me, and false reviews do no favours to authors or readers.
Parris McCall runs a bar called The Alibi. She knows she's a bit different to others, strange things began to happen around her when she was a teenager but her grandmother taught her to focus and control them to avoid being singled out as different.
Its darts night and the opposing team has brought in someone new. Ty thinks he's just out for a game of darts and is shocked to find there's a powerful witch in the bar, knowing that they all are registered with the Council, and that as a member himself he has a duty to report her.
Ty is a human lawyer and also the Council's rogue witch hunter. He makes some tentative enquiries about Parris after meeting her and discovers that she is unaware of her power. He's very attracted to her and feels there's more to the story than simply an unregistered witch and he wants to find out more before reporting Parris. Puzzled he speaks to a few trusted friends, along with Parris' gran who brought her up after her parents death. It seems the more questions he asks the more there are to be answered.
I really enjoyed this book – its a bit short for my taste but I know many readers prefer a quick read to fill train journeys etc and the price is about right for the length with comparable works. Its well written, with characters that feel real and that the reader cares about. From the first I could feel the attraction between Ty and Parris and the plot developed briskly, keeping the reader interested throughout. I'm keen to see how the story continues in the next books, as it's a terrific start and I can see potential for further stories from this new world. The scene has already been set with Parris being an important person because of her blood and two different sides wanting her, possibly endangering her life. -
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Ty is a lawyer and is only filling in on the dart team play-offs because one of the members is sick. Once he steps in the pub, he realizes that his other job is going to be required here. He knows there is a rogue witch in the premises.
Ms. Cahoon has created a world where the Magic Council regulates witches and has members of their council as hunters to bring in any unregistered witches. Her two main characters are Ty, a member of the council and Parris, a woman who knows she’s different, but doesn’t know she is a witch. She also adds in one more twist to the story that doesn’t become known until later.
Ty is hoping Parris’s witch strength is not strong enough to require registration. Parris just knows he’s a hunk and she wants to see more of him. He’s attracted to her, too, and he can’t be. And that’s just the beginning of their troubles.
This has the potential to be a very good series. There is suspense, the threat of death, traitors and spies, and regular life to deal with. It’s an intriguing story line and the author’s word flow smoothly. I enjoyed this read but felt the author should have written a bit more before ending this part of the story. It read more like an introduction than a complete novella. That’s partly influenced by the ending. The author gives you enough information to go on with the story and she ends it with a cliff-hanger. That’s an acceptable technique, but I would have preferred to see her take it just a bit farther and show the “viper” nestled in Ty’s office as they return to regular life.
I can guarantee you that you will want to read the next in this series. The author surprised me when she pointed out the traitor. I had no clue. Think you’ll know? Get a copy and see! -
In this short, Cahoon introduces us to the politics surrounding the governance and management of witches. With a clever twist, the hunter Ty, works as a lawyer for humans by day and brings in rogue, undocumented witches by evening. Parris has learned to control her powers, mostly, and is hiding as a bar owner with a wicked darts game. The two meet, and instantly the sparks fly, and the stage is set for a game of cat and mouse: with neither player really taking the upper hand.
As a short, the story is a perfect set up for a more flushed out series, and the twist at the end seems to set the perfect lead in. The characters were well developed, with a quick sort of shorthand as they arrived well formed, but the story lead us into bits of background and history to help solidify and answer questions. This is a short, which necessitates the abbreviation, but I didn’t feel the story lacked for detail. It is a roller-coaster ride that serves to introduce and define the connection between Ty and Paris as it sets in motion a series of events that will redefine and change their lives forever.
I received an eBook copy from the author for purpose of honest review for The Jeep Diva. I was not compensated for this review, and all conclusions are my own responsibility. -
I have only recently started delving into the witchcraft realm. I usually stick to vampires and I am glad I have started stepping outside. Lynn has managed to create a world that I am eager to spend more time in. There is no reason to doubt that there are things that go bumb in the night. It was nice to see how those with other abilities could fit into the “regular” world. Ty is a lawyer but his real job is to bring in rogue witches. When he shows up at the Alibi, he knows there is something different going on with Parris. I love that Ty takes his time to discover what is behind Parris rather than just taking her to the council.
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Pretty in-depth novella. Almost feels as though this is a book being released in stages. I forgot that I purchased this title, so I would have all the backstory before I read & reviewed the next title in the series.
I expect books that I purchase - that are not ARCs - to have impeccable editing. There's no reason I should see words left out, improper tenses, nor punctuation that drives me batty.
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This was a refreshing take on the paranormal genre! I enjoyed the magical aspect of the story and the creative way the author worked magic into the character's lives. Her characters were lively and likable and the intimate scenes were just the right amount of steamy!
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What a cute story. Magical. Please tell me you're going to write a sequel to this story!
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The only complaint I have about this book is it wasn't long enough! I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know Ty and Parris. Paranormals who are witches are people I can relate to. But I wished for the story to be completed. Maybe I should track down the sequel?
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This was a very quick read. I knocked it out in one day, no problem. It was a nice little escape from the world and since it was in once of my favorite genres, of course I enjoyed it. This was a nice setup for the next one as well. (That review will come later.) I was intrigued by the introduction and was interested to know more about the world that this author was setting up. I liked the hero and heroine's instant connection. Their personalities are a little different than your basic paranormal hero and heroine, so I liked getting to feel the chemistry between them. It felt really unique. The ending does leave you wanting more, so be prepared to read the next one. It's not a story you're going to be able to be done with after just reading this. You won't be satisfied. This is quite a unique paranormal world and I loved how much everyday stuff there was to deal with. I always enjoy when the magical and normal worlds collide. If you're an urban fantasy fan, go ahead and give this a try. :) Read this review here:
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A very nice little book with a likeable heroine and a sort-of likeable hero. I enjoyed reading and want to go deeper into Parris and Ty's world, but unless the next part of this story is better edited, I may pass. Missing commas, even missing words, and misplaced modifiers all through the book had odd things happening that even the story's witches wouldn't like, such as: having the room speak, a jacket steeling for a fight, an envelope opening waiting for an answer, and so on. The cliffhanger ending also left me feeling cheated.
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A MEMBER OF THE COUNCIL grabbed my interest and held on tight. The premise is intriguing, and Ty is as sexy as they come. My only complaint is a common one with novellas: it wasn't long enough. I wanted to spend more time with Ty and Parris.
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An excellent read. Really good.
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Apparently I am the only person who hated this story. I hated the womanizing "hero," Ty, and I wasn't over thrilled with the MC, Parris. It was a short story, and I still barely finished it.
