Book Review: Magic and Mayhem Series by Erica Ridley

magic and mayhem series review

Three reviews in one, the “Magic and Mayhem” series is composed of “Kissed by Magic” (book 1), “Must Love Magic” (book 2) and “Smitten by Magic” (book 3).

All three are rom-com novellas that are very light read with lots of humorous moments. To quote the blurbs:

Kissed by Magic – Enjoy an Outlander-meets-Frozen romantic comedy: A treasure-hunter risks an ancient curse and ends up trapped inside an icebound castle with a medieval princess!

Must Love Magic – A Princess Bride-meets-Office Space romantic comedy: When a magically challenged fairy jeopardizes her apprenticeship by getting involved with a sexy mortal, it’s one disaster too many. In order to earn her wings, she’ll have to ditch the human–and her one chance at true love.

Smitten by Magic – A former corporate raider plans to redirect his money and attention toward family and good works. Unfortunately, his attempts to make things better meet with one disaster after another. His plans disintegrate further when he runs into an angelic tourist with… wings?

And with the very succinct descriptions from the book covers printed below, if I write something more, this review will be spoiler.

That said, let me just say that if this is Erica Ridley’s first foray into sci-fi/fantasy, she has a good start. Known for her historical novels, the “Magic and Mayhem” series shows another facet of this very talented author. This could well be a pivotal series for her. So, let me just say… More please!

All three books in the “Magic and Mayhem” series are Rated T for Teens

  • Kissed by Magic
  • Must Love Magic
  • Smitten By Magic
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Magic and Mayhem

If this is Erica Ridley’s first foray into sci-fi/fantasy, she has a good start. Known for her historical novels, the “Magic and Mayhem” series shows another facet of this very talented author. This could well be a pivotal series for her. So, let me just say… More please!

 
Kissed by Magic (Magic & Mayhem Book 1)

Enjoy an Outlander-meets-Frozen romantic comedy from a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author:

Adventurer Lance Desmond needs to produce a fortune before his arch-rival collects the bounty on his head. He risks an ancient curse to retrieve treasure hidden within icebound Castle Cavanaugh, only to become trapped inside. Not with the gold he so desperately needs, but with medieval Princess Marigold who’s been cooling her heels since…well, medieval times.

The lonely princess refuses to acknowledge the blossoming attraction between them. Not just because she deserves a better future than a penniless rogue. But because at midnight, he’ll vanish like all her other would-be heroes. And the evergreen in the parlor will have one more figurine hanging from its boughs…

 
Must Love Magic (Magic & Mayhem Book 2)

Enjoy an Office Space-meets-Princess Bride romantic comedy from a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author!

Daisy le Fey is good at a lot of things: Math, science, accidentally turning people into pumpkins… Unfortunately, she’s hopeless at the one skill hiring managers look for when filling open positions for magical beings: Magic.

When she jeopardizes her apprenticeship by getting involved with sexy mortal Trevor Masterson, it’s one disaster too many. In order to earn her wings, she’s going to have to ditch the human–and her one chance at true love.

A rollicking Nether-Netherland adventure!

 
Smitten by Magic (Magic & Mayhem Book 3)

Enjoy a heartwarming romantic comedy from a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author:

Former corporate shark Javier Rodriguez plans to redirect his money and attention toward family and good works. Unfortunately, his attempts to make things better meet with one disaster after another. His plans disintegrate further when he runs into a sexy tourist with… wings?

As Javi’s guardian angel, Sarah Phimm has her work cut out for her. When his latest charitable scheme risks his life, she’s forced to reveal her existence—against protocol. He’s everything her immortal heart desires, but can never have. She soon discovers that keeping him safe may be even harder than guarding her heart…

A rollicking Nether-Netherland adventure!