Magic Unleashed/Magic Unbound/Magic Unrestrained / Magic Unlimited (The Grimm Files 1-4) by Delta James-reviews

MAGIC UNLEASHED
(The Grimm Files 1)
by Delta James
Genre: adult, contemporary, erotic, paranormal, fantasy, romance

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ABOUT THE BOOK:Release Date September 18, 2024

Mysterious deaths. Impossible magic. And the sexy dragon who might drive her to murder.

In the shadowy heart of modern-day New Orleans, where the supernatural simmers just beneath the surface, Phoenix Duvall is a force to be reckoned with. As a formidable fairy enforcer, she stands as the city’s last line of defense against the demonic threats that prowl the night. She’s trained from childhood and is armed with lightning-fast reflexes, mastery over fire, and deadly weapons, Phoenix knows she’ll only come into her full power when she finds and bonds with her fated mate. But Phoenix has never been one to wait for fate—until it throws her into the path of Griff Broussard, a hard-nosed dragon shifter detective with secrets of his own.

Griff has been investigating a series of gruesome deaths that defy all logical explanation. As their paths intertwine, Phoenix is forced to confront the Griff is her fated mate. Together, they form an uneasy alliance to combat a rising demonic cult. But as their chemistry ignites, so too does the danger surrounding them.

Griff becomes possessed by the very demon lord they’ve been hunting. Phoenix faces an impossible uphold her duty as a fairy enforcer, or risk everything—including her life and the fragile balance between worlds—for the man she’s come to love.

As the battle for New Orleans intensifies, Phoenix must confront her deepest fears and make a heart-wrenching decision in a final showdown that will determine the fate of both worlds.

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REVIEW: MAGIC UNLEASHED is the first instalment in Delta James’ contemporary, adult THE GRIMM FILES erotic, paranormal, romance series. This is dragon shifter/ NOLA Detective Griff Broussard, and fairy enforcer Phoenix Duvall’s story line.

Told from dual omniscient third person perspectives (Phoenix and Griff) MAGIC UNLEASHED follows fairy enforcer Phoenix Duvall as she investigates a series of supernatural murders, all focusing on demonic and ancient dark magic. Meanwhile, NOLA Detective Griff Broussard has been assigned to track down a possible serial killer, an assignment that crosses paths with our story line heroine. As Griff and Phoenix begin their hunt for the truth, the discovery of a demonic cult with powerful connections is threatening to take control of everything they know.

The world building is detailed and entertaining. We are introduced to Phoenix’s sisters Geneva, Savannah, Catalina and their aunt Maeve, all fairy’s gifted with the knowledge of the Grimm Files.

The relationship between Phoenix and Griff begins as friends working together to solve a paranormal crime but the attraction to one another is immediate, and Griff’s dragon now’s Phoenix is their mate. The $ex scenes are erotic and impassioned.

MAGIC UNLEASHED is a fast paced story of power and control, betrayal and madness, magic and mayhem, family, friendships, and acceptance. The premise is engaging and intriguing ; the characters are magical and powerful ; the romance is limited but fated.

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MAGIC UNBOUND
(The Grimm Files 2)
by Delta James
Genre: adult, contemporary, erotic, paranormal, fantasy, romance

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date September 25, 2024

In the heart of New Orleans, a magical fae warrior and a tough, magic-hating detective must join forces as the supernatural world teeters on the brink of chaos.

Catalina Duvall, a fae with the power to command lightning, has always protected the city from demonic forces. But when a surge of dark magic ripples through New Orleans, she realizes something far more dangerous is threatening to tear down the barriers between realms.

Detective Zane Riker never wanted anything to do with magic. But when a high-profile murder tied to sinister forces shakes the city, he’s forced to team up with Catalina. Their partnership crackles with tension as they clash over everything, even as an undeniable attraction sparks between them.

As they dig deeper into a conspiracy that could devastate both the human and magical worlds, they uncover Cipher—a terrifying blend of magic and machine. With time running out, Catalina and Riker must learn to trust each other to stop the looming disaster. But in the heat of battle, will their fragile bond be enough to survive the coming storm?

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REVIEW: MAGIC UNBOUND is the second instalment in Delta James’ contemporary, adult THE GRIMM FILES erotic, paranormal/ fantasy series focusing on the Duvall sisters. This is demon hunting/ lightning faery Catalina Duvall, and bear shifter / NOLA Detective Zane Riker’s story line. MAGIC UNBOUND can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary.

Told from dual omniscient third person perspectives (Catalina and Riker) MAGIC UNBOUND once again, follows in the wake of a series of supernatural murders. Someone or something is killing the people and the supernatural of New Orleans, and Detective Zane Riker has been partnered with lightning faery Catalina Duvall but Zane Riker struggles to trust more supernatural beings but most especially the fae who are known to to be untrustworthy. When Catalina is called to the faery realm, she begins to suspect a traitor in the family, a traitor who is targeting our story line heroine. As the walls between the realms begins to weaken, Riker and Catalina must work together in an effort to stop the complete collapse before it is too late.

The world building focuses on the hunt for a killer; a supernatural killer whose shifting abilities is not natural, who has employed the use of technology to destroy the world.

The relationship between Riker and Catalina begins acrimoniously. Riker doesn’t like working with other paranormal beings, and his inability to trust threatens the struggling investigation but forced together for work means the discovery that their attraction to one another is fated by magic. The lone $ex scene is passionate .

The secondary and supporting characters include the return of Catalina’s sisters: Savannah, Phoenix and her mate Griff Broussard; bartender Finn O’Riley, Aunt Maeve and Captain Evelyn Moreau.

MAGIC UNBOUND is a story of power and control, betrayal and madness, magic and murder, acceptance and love.The fast paced premise is entertaining; the romance is subtle but fated; the characters are desperate and determined.

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MAGIC UNRESTRAINED
(The Grimm Files 3)
by Delta James
Genre: adult, contemporary, erotic, paranormal, fantasy, romance

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date October 4, 2024

In New Orleans’ shadows, a fae huntress and a half-demon bartender must unite against darkness—or watch their worlds fall apart.

In the vibrant heart of New Orleans, where magic seeps through cobblestone streets and jazz fills the night air, Savannah Duvall leads a double life. By day, she’s a talented graphic designer yearning for normalcy; by night, she’s a water fairy bound by destiny to hunt the demons that threaten her city. Isolated by her dual nature, Savannah’s latest hunt leads her to The Obsidian Lounge, a new nightclub pulsing with dark energy and secrets she can’t ignore.

Gage Tremblay seeks refuge in the shadows. Born half shifter/half demon … Rougarou, he’s torn between worlds that both reject him. Taking a job as a bartender at The Obsidian Lounge, he hopes to find peace but instead becomes entangled in a sinister plot that could unleash chaos upon the city he now calls home.

When their paths collide, an undeniable attraction sparks between Savannah and Gage—an attraction both intoxicating and dangerous. As demonic forces gather and a malevolent scheme threatens to poison New Orleans itself, they must set aside mistrust and unite their contrasting powers. Navigating a labyrinth of dark rituals, underground realms, and their own conflicted hearts, they discover that only together can they thwart an impending apocalypse.
In a world where magic is unrestrained and love crosses the boundaries of fate, Savannah and Gage must embrace their true selves to save not just the city, but each other.

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REVIEW: MAGIC UNRESTRAINED is the third instalment in Delta James’ contemporary, adult THE GRIMM FILES erotic, paranormal/fantasy series focusing the Duvall sisters. This is demon hunting water faery / graphic designer Savannah Duvall, and bartender / musician/ wolf-demon hybrid (Rougarou) Gage Tremblay’s story line. MAGIC UNRESTRAINED can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary.

Told from dual omniscient third person perspectives (Savannah and Gage) MAGIC UNRESTRAINED follows Savannah Duvall as she tries to uncover the truth about a new hotspot known as The Obsidian Lounge where she will come face to face with her future in the guise of Gage Tremblay. Dark, demonic, old magic is brewing in the city of NOLA, and our couple find themselves caught in the middle of a demon uprising while trying to navigate their new found fated relationship.

The world building is fast and furious. Another Duvall sister finds her fated mate in the melee that is the NOLA world of the supernatural.

The relationship between Savannah and Gage begins a co-workers who are both investigating the dark energy seeping into their city but as Gage struggles to keep his demon side controlled, our couple will need all of their magic to take those the people in charge. The $ex scenes are impassioned and provocative.

The secondary and supporting characters are limited. Detective Griff Broussard, and Finn O’Riley return, as well as the introduction of Grungle the Sewer King, and ancient vampire Vesper.

MAGIC UNRESTRAINED is a fast paced, quick read focusing on power and control, acceptance and love, magic and madness. The premise is enchanting but the conflict resolution was over too quick; the romance is limited but fated; the characters are dynamic.

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MAGIC UNLIMITED
(The Grimm Files 4)
by Delta James
Genre: adult, contemporary, erotic, paranormal, fantasy, romance

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date October 9, 2024

She hunts demons. He is one. Their forbidden love could save New Orleans—or doom it forever.

In the vibrant heart of New Orleans, where jazz melodies entwine with whispers of the supernatural, Geneva Duvall leads a double life. By day, she’s an assistant medical examiner, unraveling the mysteries of the dead. By night, she soars above the city on shimmering green wings—a fierce fae warrior battling demonic forces that lurk in the shadows.

Geneva’s solitary existence takes an unexpected turn when Ash Shadowbane, a rogue half demon/half human with a troubled past, collapses at her doorstep seeking help. Despite her deep-seated distrust of demons, she can’t ignore the urgency of his plea—or the undeniable pull she feels toward him. Ash unveils a chilling a demon trafficking ring orchestrated by his formidable former master, Lord Asmodeus.

Bound by a common enemy, they form an uneasy alliance. As they delve into the underworld’s labyrinthine depths, their clashing worlds and simmering attraction ignite a passion that defies their very natures. Together, they navigate treacherous alliances and confront haunting specters of betrayal.

When the lines between good and evil blur and the city’s fate hangs in the balance, Geneva must decide if she can trust the demon who challenges everything she’s ever believed. In a battle where magic is unlimited and love might be the most powerful weapon of all, two souls will collide in a fight for justice and a future neither thought possible.

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REVIEW:  MAGIC UNLIMITED is the fourth instalment in Delta James’ contemporary, adult  THE GRIMM FILES erotic, paranormal/ fantasy series focusing on the Duvall sisters. This is demon hunting/ assistant medical examiner/ fae healer Geneva Duvall, and half demon/ half human Ash Shadowbane’s story line. MAGIC UNLIMITED can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary.

Told from dual omniscient perspectives (Geneva and Ash)  MAGIC UNLIMITED follows the building relationship between Ash and Geneva, as the couple hunts for a demon lead soul-trafficking ring. Crescent City but more specifically New Orleans is a mecca for demon hunting. A new group of demons is trafficking in souls, and Ash finds himself struggling to keep up with the mayhem, often injured in his fight to eradicate the darkness but a familiar foe sets their sights on our story line couple, forcing Ash and Geneva to work together to take down the baddest of the bad.

The relationship between Ash and Geneva is a frenemies to lovers. Geneva doesn’t have time for romance, spending most of her time either in the morgue or hunting demons but Ash is struggling to keep up with the copious number of demons, and Geneva must come to terms with her feelings for our story line hero. The $ex scenes are provocative.

The secondary and supporting characters include Geneva’s sisters Savannah, Phoenix and Catalina, and their mates; the siblings questionable Aunt Maeve, as well as several demons, and supernatural business owners.

MAGIC UNLIMITED is another story of power and control, magic and mayhem, danger and betrayal. The fast paced, novella length premise is action packed but the conflict resolution was too quick and barely noticable; the romance is passionate ; the characters are desperate and magical.

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Reviews by Sandy