I loved as I loved all the other installment in this series. Fun to read, entertaining and engrossing.
An easy and enjoyable read, highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.

Thank you NetGalley, Author Collective 20 and Sharon Buchbinder for gifting me an advance copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
If you’re on the market for a romantic comedy with a splash of telepathy and a hint of talking cats, look no further.
Taken by the Imp was such a quirky and light read but also extremely out of my usual reads. It worked as the perfect palate cleanser after a heavier book. The romance in this one is sweet and charming. I ended up finishing it in one sitting!

Taken by the imp by Sharon Buchbinder.

Nice easy quick light hearted read. It wasn’t until I had read some of the book I realised this was part of a series of books. You can easily ready this one as a stand-alone and this does not detract from the enjoyment of the book. Many thanks to both the author and net galley for the opportunity to read this book.

Taken by the imp was a really cute and fun read. I really enjoyed getting to know both Dexter and Ynez, and it was great being able to see things from both their POVs. I honestly can't remember what I was expecting from this book, but I ended up enjoying the ride with all these supernatural fellows (jinnis, warlocks, a ghost coach, leprechauns, and talking magical cats!). The author did a great job at introducing the secondary characters at a nice pace; and even though this book is #13 in a series, I never felt I was missing out in any regard (though that doesn't mean I wouldn't like to know how Dylan and Charly's story played out).

As for some things I didn't like (aka content), I'd mention the use of language (mainly s**t and d**n, especially during the first half), as well as the sexual content (there's mention/ notice of a woman's breasts once, at least a couple heated kisses, some innuendo, and yes, the main characters end up having sex with each other. The reader is told that they have removed their clothes, and the door closes after they start kissing).

Overall, this a nice addition to the series, as well as a funny supernatural standalone read, so whichever case it may be for the reader, I'm pretty they'll enjoy it. ~3.5 stars

this was a charming quick read with a touch of mystery and romance (not too heavy on either) with a bunch of quirky characters. It made for a pleasant way to escape and relax for a little while but also light enough to be able to pick up and put down as responsibilities need addressed.

"Taken by the imp" is part of a series, but I didn't realised it before checking.
At the beginning, I thought it was "easy -reading" and then I must truly admit I got confused. The mix of fairy tales and magic is difficult to qualify positively. This does not mean the book is not good and cannot please any reader, this is not just for me.
I received a copy from NetGalley in exchange for a fair review. All opinions are mine.

This little novella is about Dexter and Ynez. Dexter is Big D's brother (we saw his HEA in the last book). Ynez is a genie chef with a dream to open a restaurant that doubles as a work release for homeless people. Dexter is a telepathic recluse. Being a novella, the story is short, so the characters fall in love pretty quickly. The cats are really funny in this one, and we have a big battle at the end which ended up being pretty fun. We don't see much of the retirement home residents in this one, but Agnes is hilarious again. We briefly catch up with Big D and Charly, and things are going well for them.

Dexter is the nerdy, super smart hero. However, as soon as he isn't bombarded by his telepathy, he becomes super smooth and sexy. Ynez was fun and determined. They make a cute couple.

I read this as a standalone by receiving an ARC from netgalley.

This was a cute read for everyone who likes to relax a little by reading a guaranteed HEA with a town full of cats (both normal and magical), jinni's quirky and magically varied people and cute characters.

Basically, it was cloud cute sparkles land sprinkled with time travel, witch hunt, secret boxes, other dimension spies, family and how to deal with a power that has continually been a major source of incovinience in your life.

It was well-written and everyone is already all so emotionally mature and agreable.

A perfect relaxing read for this quarantine!

Would love to check out the previous books in the series.

Thank you Net galley for the ARC and miss Sharon Buchbinder for the good story!

This was something. Im not sure how to feel about it completely yet. I know its not more than a two star for me. It was a light fun read that really took no time. Every event that happened in the book seemed too easy. There was no finding information it was just all handed to the characters. The romance was VERY insta love but they never really talked about it at all. I am also a little confused on the time frame of this story because the way the events were laid out it felt like a week but then there were chapters that skipped months and nothing seemed to happen in those months, at all.

Okay, it was a quirky, quick read for me. The protagonists are unique: the hero is a recluse and a telepath. The heroine is an imp and a gifted chef. And there are magical cats that can talk. It's a combination of romance and fantasy, mainly fantasy, and er...Stuart Little. :) It really reminded me if Stuart Little and X-Men (not that action packed though).

Dexter's deceased granny appears and prompts him to visit his brother who lives in Cat's Paa Cove. There he meets Ynez. He likes her instantly, as he cannot read her thoughts so it's peaceful. And there are some shocking family secrets.

It started pretty well. But then, so many things happen and it makes the read a little dull. The fact that Dexter could read minds was so fascinating but it hasn't been used in an interesting manner, just a random thought and there. And it makes this character plain. I liked Ynez. The way she cooks, the way her hair changes colour as per her state of mind/emotions. Her floating granny is also interesting but Reginald, the smart magical cat was my favourite.

I didn't enjoy the king-prince-spy portion, however significant. Also, the romance lacks the spark. It's insta-convenient.

Overall it was an okay read. It's kind of Young Adult fantasy fiction. I'm not fan of this genre (I didn't realize while requesting the book). If enjoy this genre, you'll like this.

Thank you, Netgalley for the review copy.

Taken by the Imp is a delightfully sweet romp. There are good guys, bad guys, talking cats, magic and love. Ynez is an Imp and a fabulous chef with a heart of gold and more secrets than even she knows. Dexter is a financial genius and a gifted telepath. He is more gifted than even he knows. When Dexter and Ynez meet its magic. I adored these two. A terrific addition to the series but can be read stand alone.

A whimsical romance set in a world of all sorts of fantasy characters. I didn't get pulled in hard by this book, but it was light hearted fun.

I probably would have enjoyed this one more if I hadn't read the previous book in this series.

There's a lot to like. The h/H are sweet people, there's interesting backstory for both, what the MCs accomplish at the end is inspiring. It's a sweet story and we see the hero grow into a worthy man and to see the heroine living out her dreams. Family, both blood and found, play a huge role in this story and that's something I always enjoy. The MCs also communicate - there are no stupid misunderstandings here. Like the previous book, the romance never really takes centre stage. Instead the MCs finding out the truth about who they are comes forward.

Two things were missing for me. Half the fun of Charlotte Redbird is the zaniness of the retirement home. It's sadly missing here. I also feel that Dylan (the hero of the previous book) got shafted here. In the last book, we find out that when their grandmother died, she left money for Dexter (the hero of this book) and gave Dylan a mysterious box. When the box comes to play, what it contains ends up being for Dexter too. Dylan got a lot of sly comments in his book about not being magical. We find out in this book that borh brothers have a magical lineage but we don't see Dylan being embraced as magical or even changed in any way after the revelations.

I wanted more Dylan, which may be unfair in someone else's book. We could have had more brother time than what we got and had both brothers embracing their heritage. That may be coming from Dylan not having that much to do in his own book so I was hoping for it here, especially since both books publish on the same day.

Having said that, this was a fine book. I just wanted more.

This was a pretty interesting story to read, but I do have a few concerns. For starters, I believe the cover does not do a great job of representing the main plot the story. Clearly, the book surrounds around supernationals, magic, etc., and the cover just seems like an ordinary romance story (that is what I originally thought when I signed up). Also, the romance between Dexter and Imez happened way too quickly; making it a little unrealistic. Love at first sight? I don't think that really happens in the adult life. But, they did have chemistry, so it was enjoyable. Overall, the story had some humor (DYLAN AND REGINALD HAHA) and an ADORABLE ENDING, so I will have to give props to that.

Thank you NetGalley for providing me an e-arc in exchange for an honest review. My review is my own and not influenced by others.

Taken by the Imp is the thirteen book of the Cat’s Paw Cove series by Sharon Buchbinder. You can read this book as a standalone. Dexter is a telepath who has been told by his dead grandmother to go see his brother in Cat’s Paw Cove. There he meets Ynex who is an Imp and a gifted chef.

This story contains humor, romance, paranormal and magical speaking cats and is an easy read.

<b><i>Thank you Netgalley for the eARC</i></>b ✨ in exchange for an honest review.

My goal for 2020 is to start reviewing again with Netgalley and also to DNF books that I dont really like or I’m really not into because it tends to make me go into a book slump.

I was surprised that I was halfway through the book in hours and I thought I was just in the beginning. At first, I’m not sure if its a bad thing or a good thing but eventually I realized it was a bad thing because I wasn’t engaged to the plot and I didn’t connect to any of the characters. I didn’t care for Ynez or Dexter.

I’m giving this a three star because I am not a fan of paranormal or magic realism so that’s a factor why it didn’t click for me and also this book has way too many dialogue than descriptions or backstory which I’m used to. Its an onslaught of information about jinni’s technology, wave and frequency causing Dexter’s muffled or muted telepathy and even the jinni’s Prince business in the human realm. It was all shared through dialogue and no narration from the hero or heroine. There’s a lot of things going on in this book; time traveling, leprechauns, witches, talking cats and ghost to name a few.

I stopped at 50% and I know it might have worked for other readers but I’m leaving it before I get into a slump I just got out of.

Another installment of the Cat’s Paw Cove series! I’ve loved them all and this one continues the trend. This book is funny and the characters are delightfully flawed. After living in basic isolation, Dexter has understandably issues with social skills from time to time. Ynez is kind and seems to understand him well. It was good to visit with characters I have known from previous books. Humor and romance were well represented in this one. This series always has unique characters that bring readers into their world for a bit.

This is a fun read. I like how characters from past Cat’s Paw Cove books reappear in this one. And Sharon Buchbinder always manages to come up with a different twist on the paranormal world. This isn’t a long story page wise but it has plenty of depth and kept me reading

Another quick and easy read in the fun filled Florida town of Cats Paw. This one has Dexter coming to see his brother and Ynez, who is the chef. A mystical romance, and one that was hard to put down. Enjoyable read, and one I highly recommend.

I received this eARC from Net Galley in exchange for an honest opinion

Cute short read that had a bit of everything in it. Romance, magic, Jinni's, talking cats...yes talking cats, leprechauns, evil and more.
Dexter is a telepath and a recluse who is told by his dead grandmother to go visit his brother Dylan who is an empath. There he meets Ynes a Jinni when she brings him his food. Dexter is not able to be around others as he is not able to stop hearing their thoughts but he is not able to hear Ynes and when he is with her he is able to focus on only those thoughts he wants to read. But Ynes' grandmother is hiding a secret. One that puts Ynes in danger.
This is the first book I have read by this author and so am not aware of the other books in what appears to be a long series however I felt like I was reading a standalone and I am interested in reading more about this series.
I had a few laugh out loud moments with the characters and although there were multiple characters you still know that Dexter and Ynes were the main characters. The book only took me a few hours to read and I enjoyed it