'To Seduce a Witch's Heart' by Nadine Mutas is a paranormal romance story about a witch named Merle who, in a desperate attempt to save her abducted sister, releases a demon named Rhun from his magical prison. Despite being natural enemies, demons and witches, Merle and Rhun develop a complex relationship as they work together to fight against a common enemy. The book is filled with supernatural characters like demons, witches, fairies, and shapeshifters, creating an interesting and light-hearted world where banter, humor, and romantic tension between the main characters drive the plot forward.

The story explores themes of enemies-to-lovers, sacrifice, loyalty, and trust as Merle and Rhun navigate their growing bond amidst danger and uncertainty. The author, Nadine Mutas, introduces a unique magic system for both demons and witches, adding depth to the characters and setting the book apart in the paranormal romance genre. The plot is fast-paced, with a mix of action, emotions, and magic, making it an engaging read for fans of steamy paranormal romances.

Characters:

The characters are well-developed; Merle is depicted as a brave and stubborn witch, while Rhun, a demon, is charming and playfully complex.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style is light-hearted, engaging, and humorous, utilizing a third-person dual perspective that captivates the reader.

Plot/Storyline:

The story features a witch and a demon who start as enemies but develop a complex relationship filled with danger and romance while searching for the witch's kidnapped sister.

Setting:

The setting is a vibrant world inhabited by various supernatural beings like witches and demons, with a detailed and intriguing magical infrastructure.

Pacing:

The pacing is fast and engaging, combining action, romance, and emotional moments effectively throughout the narrative.

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Notes:

The book features an enemies to lovers romance between a witch and a demon.

Main character Merle is a witch from a powerful family, now the head of the MacKenna line.

Rhun, the demon, was imprisoned for 20 years and has a playful personality.

The witch and demon have a complex relationship due to their races being natural enemies.

Merle's sister is kidnapped, prompting her to release Rhun from his prison to help find her.

Rhun feeds on blood, pain, and emotional energy, making him a dangerous ally.

The story includes a variety of paranormal beings like fae, incubus, and shapeshifters.

The book is written in third-person with dual perspectives from Merle and Rhun.

Their relationship evolves from mistrust to a deep emotional connection throughout the story.

The secondary characters, including friends and family, play important roles and may have their own stories in the series.

There are humorous and sweet moments between Merle and Rhun, adding lightness to their intense situation.

The world-building is praised for its depth and possibilities for future stories.

Readers find the romance steamy, with some intense action and emotional moments.

There is a happy for now (HFN) ending, with a plot thread dangling for future books.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

Content warnings include violence due to the nature of the demon's actions and the themes of abduction and emotional trauma.

Has Romance?

The romance is a prominent aspect of the book, characterized by strong sexual tension and emotional depth.

explicit steam level

From The Publisher:

Her last hope of finding her sister is an irreverent demon-if she can control him...Witch Merle MacKenna needs a provocatively charming demon-whom she must keep in check-about as much as she needs a hole in the head.And yet, here she finds herself bound to a demon with a shady past who's as hot as he is annoying, all so he can find her captured sister.He better track down the kidnapper fast, before he drives her insane. Or worse...steals her heart.Rhun lost any care for others in the magical prison of the Shadows. So when Merle unleashes him to help her, his plan is simple: seduce the sexy witch, steal her powers so she can't bind him again, and be on his merry way.Much to his dismay, though, there's a fatal flaw in his plan-the witch makes him want to keep her.And that would be a disaster.If you love sizzling hot enemies-to-lovers paranormal romance with a snarky hero, a stubborn heroine, and lots of hilarious banter, this book is for you!

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To Seduce a Witch's Heart

Nadine Mutas

Book 1 in the series:Love and Magic