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Splintered Magic: A Paranormal Women's Urban Fantasy Fiction Novel (Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Jilleen Dolbeare (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Brigid Donovan is down on her luck. Her husband dumped her for the biggest stereotype around, his secretary, and her family mansion is a decaying wreck. All she wants is to get it restored, enjoy the peace and quiet of living in eight hundred acres of primordial forest, and rebuild her life.

Fate seems to be against her. First, her cat starts to speak to her. And what does he say? He's not what he seems to be—seriously? Like a talking cat is normal. He does tell her that she's the great-granddaughter of a fae lord, and very powerful. Only, that doesn't seem right. Where's her magic? Why didn't her family tell her?

Things aren't as picture perfect as they seem in her hometown of Kilchis, Oregon. In fact, they haven't been for a long time. For one thing, her restoration team is a pack of werewolves, and her new bestie is a witch. What's going on? Brigid has to find out fast or she could lose it all—her mind, her magic, and her life.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BLM8BWNZ
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ice Raven Publications (February 14, 2023)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 14, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 5409 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 206 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ B0BTRPG2HY
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Jilleen Dolbeare

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Jilleen Dolbeare writes urban fantasy and paranormal women’s fiction. She loves stories with strong women, adventure, and humor, with a side helping of myth and folklore.

While living in the Arctic, she learned to keep her stakes sharp for the 67 days of night. She talks to the ravens that follow her when she takes long walks with her cats in their stroller, and she’s learned how to keep the wolves at bay.

Jilleen lives with her husband and two hungry cats in Alaska where she also discovered her love and admiration of the Alaska Native peoples and their folklore.

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4.5 out of 5 stars
1,569 global ratings

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Customers find the book very entertaining and like the story. They also describe the characters as wonderful and the writing style as very well written. Readers appreciate the new approach to magic and find it detailed enough to keep them entertained. They say it's a great way to start a series.

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Customers find the book entertaining, fun, and a page turner. They also say the books keep getting better and better.

"...I found this book highly entertaining and enjoyed it immensely...." Read more

"Such an interesting book all the way through and then you made it a cliffhanger? Why? The boos you did with Heather weren’t like that...." Read more

"This is my first book from Joleen Dolbeare and I truly enjoyed it. I loved the world and character building and cannot wait to dig into book 2!" Read more

"What an interesting book! I really enjoyed the way the author wrote this. It even made me bust out laughing occasionally!..." Read more

50 customers mention "Plot"41 positive9 negative

Customers find the plot interesting and relatable. They also appreciate the low-level plot structure and magic. Readers also like the process of journey of Brigid.

"...The story was fast-paced, suspenseful, emotional, and had a twist of romance. The climax to the story will definitely make you come back for more...." Read more

"Love this! Amazing characters with lots of twists and turns! Hope there’s a second book bc i need to know if the house gets finished!" Read more

"This book had a lot of twists and turns as well as magic and the start of romance. there was lots going on but it all flowed so nicely...." Read more

"...While the premise of the book was promising, the lack of details and development of the story was disappointing, not to mention that the book was..." Read more

27 customers mention "Characters"27 positive0 negative

Customers find the characters wonderful.

"...The character development was fantastic, as the FMC is thrown into a magical world she didn’t know existed and has to navigate the pitfalls of her..." Read more

"Love this! Amazing characters with lots of twists and turns! Hope there’s a second book bc i need to know if the house gets finished!" Read more

"...I loved the world and character building and cannot wait to dig into book 2!" Read more

"If you like books full of interesting characters and intrigue, this is good one to read. Also cat lovers approved!" Read more

11 customers mention "Writing style"11 positive0 negative

Customers find the writing style of the book very well written.

"What an interesting book! I really enjoyed the way the author wrote this. It even made me bust out laughing occasionally!..." Read more

"This story was entertaining enough to keep me reading. The writing was decent & the plot engaging. Mr. Mittens is a delightful character...." Read more

"...It was an easy read, but detailed enough to keep me entertained...." Read more

"...Very well written and exciting as new aspects of Brigid's magical strengths emerge. I look forward to more." Read more

7 customers mention "Magic writing"7 positive0 negative

Customers find the magic writing detailed enough to keep them entertained, with good explanations of their qualities and abilities. They also enjoy reading about the elements and say it's a great way to start a series.

"...There are witches and a wolf shifter pack, so there’s an opportunity to really world-build. Unfortunately, the story falls short...." Read more

"...It was an easy read, but detailed enough to keep me entertained...." Read more

"...Everything was described in a delightful way !..." Read more

"What a great way to start a series! Brigid is a very fun, relatable and quite intriguing character...." Read more

4 customers mention "Pacing"4 positive0 negative

Customers find the pacing of the book fast.

"A fast read. Interesting approach to magic. Even though the story is a bit disjointed, I will be reading more. A rather abrupt ending." Read more

"Nice story. Interesting characters. Moved along at a good pace. Different premise- all witches are power hungry. But I don't like cliff hangers." Read more

"Fast read so worth it...." Read more

"Fun and quick..." Read more

3 customers mention "Animal content"3 positive0 negative

Customers find the animal content in the book perfect. They also say the bear makes another appearance, and the cat is magical.

"...Also cat lovers approved!" Read more

"...I love that he’s both a magical creature and so perfectly cat at the same time...." Read more

"...The animals are just perfect!!! I honestly hope the bear makes another appearance!! The setting is nice...." Read more

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RMCampbell
5.0 out of 5 stars A Fabulous Magical Fantasy Novel
Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2024
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This is book one in the Splintered Magic paranormal fantasy series. Bridgid Donovan has recently divorced her cheating husband, yes with his younger secretary. After her sizable divorce settlement, Bridgid decides to return to the house she grew up in, an old Victoria mansion in desperate need of repair and located on eight hundred acres of land to start her new life. When moving into the house, Bridgid unexpectedly discovers a rather large cat living there, and to her astonishment, the cat can talk to her. The cat, known as Mr. Mittens and is no ordinary cat, informs Bridgid that she is the great-granddaughter of a fae lord, and her magic is very powerful. Bridgid was clueless and had no idea, no one ever told her. Suddenly Bridgid is deeply rooted in a world of magic and magical beings, some of which want to steal her magic powers. Who can she trust and how can she learn to use her powers to defend herself against the evil entities trying to destroy her?
I found this book highly entertaining and enjoyed it immensely. The character development was fantastic, as the FMC is thrown into a magical world she didn’t know existed and has to navigate the pitfalls of her new life. The relationships between the characters were inventive, clever, and original. The story was fast-paced, suspenseful, emotional, and had a twist of romance. The climax to the story will definitely make you come back for more. I recommend this book to anyone looking for a thrilling magical fantasy to read.
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Holly j
4.0 out of 5 stars Cliffhangers Nooooo!!!!
Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2024
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Such an interesting book all the way through and then you made it a cliffhanger? Why? The boos you did with Heather weren’t like that. A series should have an absolute ending with each book. Would have given 5 stars if you hadn’t ended it this way!
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Heidi Skinner
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome read!
Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2024
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Love this! Amazing characters with lots of twists and turns! Hope there’s a second book bc i need to know if the house gets finished!
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Corey
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2024
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This book had a lot of twists and turns as well as magic and the start of romance. there was lots going on but it all flowed so nicely. I can't wait to read the next book.
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Kris U.
3.0 out of 5 stars promising premise but really disappointing
Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2023
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Following her divorce, Brigid returns to her family’s home to restore the place to its original glory. Not long after arriving back, she learns that she has a legacy of magic, and that she’s not the only one in town with supernatural gifts. In fact, some of them covet her magic, and it’s a race for her to recover all of her magic before it’s stolen from her. I really liked the premise of this story. Brigid is forty-two, so she’s not typical of characters in these types of stories learning they have magic. She’s back in her hometown, along with her high school sweetheart, giving the potential for second chance love. There are witches and a wolf shifter pack, so there’s an opportunity to really world-build. Unfortunately, the story falls short. It could really use more details. Brigid’s actions are attributed learned behaviors from treatment from her ex, but he isn’t even named. She names her best friend who still works for him at the company Brigid helped him build, but that business isn’t even explained. She apparently fought hard for half of their marital assets. They must have been considerable for her to have the amount of money that it would cost to not only buy her childhood home, but all of the original property surrounding it, AND to fund the extensive restoration. What business did they have to have so much money? Then she spends time working on a business idea similar to the one she started with her ex. At first I thought the detail of the kind of business was deliberately withheld for purposes of the story, but that never became clear. Her high school sweetheart Gabe is back in town too. Apparently they had a great teen relationship, but we’re never told why they broke up. Did they just go their separate ways when college happened? It’s vague, and even if it’s not important to the plot, it’s a detail that would make the story more interesting. As a character, Brigid is naive. It’s odd that she’s so accepting of magic. The cat (her “protector”) and others warn her that she’s in danger, but she doesn’t take those warnings seriously. There are details about her heritage that the long-lived cat doesn’t offer and Brigid doesn’t ask. I figured out who the “bad guy” was pretty early, and it was almost ridiculous how trusting Brigid was of everyone, considering the warnings she’d been given. When she finally DOES start to figure things out, she shows her hand to the bad guys. She takes unnecessary risks; she’s been warned not to go around by herself, but does it even on the cusp of the final confrontation. Then the book just ends. This book’s problem not only wasn’t resolved, but the climax only brings about more problems to add to the mix. I was actually surprised to get to the end of a paragraph and then read “The End.” It was very frustrating. There were some editing errors, like misplaced commas, and using “too” for “to” (that actually happened several times). I’m very surprised by all the glowing 4- and 5-star reviews. While the premise of the book was promising, the lack of details and development of the story was disappointing, not to mention that the book was more than just a cliffhanger - it was unfinished. I can only assume that the rest of the series will be more of the same.
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Sledwith73
5.0 out of 5 stars enjoyed a new author
Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2024
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This is my first book from Joleen Dolbeare and I truly enjoyed it. I loved the world and character building and cannot wait to dig into book 2!
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Rachel M.
4.0 out of 5 stars Very engaging
Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2024
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No time to leave a review! Must move on to book 2!!!!

I’ll circle back and update this once I’m not in binge mode.
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Toni M. Tavernier
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it
Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2024
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What an interesting book! I really enjoyed the way the author wrote this. It even made me bust out laughing occasionally! I read it quick, as I couldn't put it down! I'm so glad I found this author as I read daily.
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Jazz
5.0 out of 5 stars splinter magic
Reviewed in Canada on June 20, 2023
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Great story!
Grips you from the beginning to the last word.Couldn’t put it down.
Looking forward to the next in the series.
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Me
4.0 out of 5 stars Thx!
Reviewed in Germany on July 25, 2024
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It’s nice to read a PFR with middle-aged main characters. It’s a different pace, but I enjoyed it. Thank you.
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Perri
3.0 out of 5 stars Splintered magic
Reviewed in France on October 9, 2023
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I liked this book, but found it too short. I love the cat and was glad that the MFC isn't a sweet young thing getting hot and helpless over the good looking MMC - it took a sneaky love potion for that! I look forward to reading the rest of the series.
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Kindle Customer firegale
5.0 out of 5 stars Splinters
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 9, 2023
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I'm loving this series of books Poor Brigid has been trusted into a world of magic , she has reunited with her long ago first love and things look good don't be foothold this isn't a fairy tale ,I love the characters and the plot the world building sets you up for a great story a well deserved 5 stars
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Stacey M-V
5.0 out of 5 stars Even better than Splinter Cat!
Reviewed in Australia on November 23, 2023
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Talk about getting things done ⚡️

Brigid is finally moving into her childhood home and family estate and everything is coming up roses. Until one of the men working at her home falls victim to a tragic accident, that is.

As if that wasn’t enough, Brigid is coming to terms with discovering that her cat, Mr. Mittens, is her magical protector and that she has a whole, long family history of magic that has now become her responsibility. Throw in a budding romance with her teenage sweetheart and the revelation that someone is trying to steal her home and her magic, and you have one heck of a mystery to solve.

This book delves deeper into the magical world around Brigid and her friends, strengthening an unusual but engaging take on magic. The cast of characters that Jilleen has created are both funny, challenging and entertaining, even when the chips are down and the world is dark.

Its small town urban fantasy at its finest and the best thing is, the next book is already waiting for me 😍
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Stacey M-V
5.0 out of 5 stars Even better than Splinter Cat!
Reviewed in Australia on November 23, 2023
Talk about getting things done ⚡️

Brigid is finally moving into her childhood home and family estate and everything is coming up roses. Until one of the men working at her home falls victim to a tragic accident, that is.

As if that wasn’t enough, Brigid is coming to terms with discovering that her cat, Mr. Mittens, is her magical protector and that she has a whole, long family history of magic that has now become her responsibility. Throw in a budding romance with her teenage sweetheart and the revelation that someone is trying to steal her home and her magic, and you have one heck of a mystery to solve.

This book delves deeper into the magical world around Brigid and her friends, strengthening an unusual but engaging take on magic. The cast of characters that Jilleen has created are both funny, challenging and entertaining, even when the chips are down and the world is dark.

Its small town urban fantasy at its finest and the best thing is, the next book is already waiting for me 😍
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