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HistoricalMild

Spellbound

by Allie Therin

Magic in Manhattan

2019

In 1925 Manhattan, a young psychic who can read the history of objects is drawn into a hunt for a dangerous artifact alongside a guarded, grumpy partner. Book one of a trilogy that reaches its HEA in book three.

Opposites AttractSlow Burn
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At a glance

Genre
Historical
Trope
Opposites Attract
Heat
Mild
Published
2019

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Spellbound

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Should I read this?

Why You May Love This Book

You may love this if…

  • In 1925 Manhattan, a psychic and his reluctant partner must track down a dangerous artifact.
  • Fans of historical paranormal romance
  • Readers who enjoy slow-burn series arcs
  • Features Opposites Attract
  • Engaging historical paranormal premise

This may not be ideal if…

  • Slow development of romance across multiple books may not suit all readers
Romance Profile

The Romance

Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.

Relationship Dynamics

Grumpy/Sunshine

Details

Type: M/M

Pairing: unknown

Power balance: unknown

Relationship TensionStrong (50 out of 100)
Emotional Experience

How It Feels

The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.

Pacing: unknown
Heat & Explicitness

Heat Level

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Explicitness: unknown
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Reader Fit

Who Is This Book For?

Best for

Fans of historical paranormal romanceReaders who enjoy slow-burn series arcs

Recommended audience: Adult

Story & Themes

The Story

Spoiler-Free Synopsis

Set in 1925 Manhattan, the story follows a young psychic with the ability to read the history of objects. He becomes embroiled in a dangerous mission to find a missing artifact, requiring him to partner with a man described as guarded and grumpy. This is the first book in a trilogy that resolves the romance by the final volume.

Central Conflict

The hunt for a dangerous magical artifact in 1925 Manhattan.

Setting

1925 Manhattan

Strengths

  • Engaging historical paranormal premise
  • Clear series progression path

Consider before reading

  • Slow development of romance across multiple books may not suit all readers
Book Club

Discussion Guide

Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.

  1. 1

    How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?

  2. 2

    How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?

  3. 3

    How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?

  4. 4

    Who would you most want to recommend this book to?

  5. 5

    How did the pacing affect your reading experience?

  6. 6

    Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?

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How This Profile Was Created

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Yes
Last reviewed:
October 13, 2026
Confidence:
Moderate confidence
Profile version:
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About the Author

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Allie Therin

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Publication Details

Publisher
Harlequin Enterprises ULC
Published
2019
Language
English
ISBN-13
9781488055089

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