Damsel Under Stress

A Novel

By: Shanna Swendson

Narrated by: Eva Wilhelm

Length: 10 hrs and 42 mins

Publisher's summary

To-do: Stop the bad guys. Rescue the wizard. Find the perfect outfit for New Year's Eve.

At last, Owen Palmer, the dreamboat wizard at Magic, Spells, and Illusions, Inc., has conjured up the courage to get Katie Chandler under the mistletoe at the office holiday party. But just when it looks like Katie has found her prince, in pops her inept fairy godmother, Ethelinda, to throw a wand into the works. Ethelinda's timing couldn’t be worse. A plot hatched by MSI's rogue ex-employees, Idris and his evil fairy gal pal Ari, threatens to expose the company's secrets - and the very existence of magic itself. Even worse, it could also mean the end of Katie's happily-ever-after. Now Katie and Owen must work side by side (but alas, not cheek to cheek) to thwart the villains' plans. Braving black-magic-wielding sorceresses, subway-dwelling dragons, lovelorn frog princes, and even the dreaded trip to meet Owen's parents at Christmas, Katie and her beau are in a battle to beat Idris at his own sinister game. All mischief and matters of the heart will come to a head at a big New Year's Eve gala, when the crystal ball will drop, champagne will pour, and Katie will find herself truly spellbound.

©2007 Shannon Swendson (P)2014 Audible Inc.

Fun easy listen.

Audible has given us the first three books in this series and I have listened to them all. I find them light and quirky. If you like Molly Harpers books, you may like these. I hope Audible will give us the rest of this series.

Interesting. Hooked.

Where does Damsel Under Stress rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This dang series. It is so good and I'm so hooked.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Damsel Under Stress?

Katie and Owen's kiss under the mistletoe.

Which scene was your favorite?

Christmas at Owen's foster parent's house. Owen is such a complex character and I love learning more about the sexy, powerful wizard who's so shy.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes. I bought it and finished it in the same day. I am so hooked on this series. The ending of this one had me throwing money at Amazon and Audible for the next book.

Any additional comments?

Katie was much better in this book and Owen became even more complex and I'm still swooning. (Don't tell my husband! lol). He really is a wonderfully developed character and I'm dying to read more.

Love this magical world

I love Katie and Owen and all things magic in this world. Wished magic was real in my world.

Great Story

Although, somewhat predictable in parts it was quite imaginative. I'm personally not too thrilled with the ending, but I do see the point.

I'm Hooked

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I've already recommended this series to several of my friends

What was one of the most memorable moments of Damsel Under Stress?

When everyone figures out that Grandma knew what she was talking about

What does Eva Wilhelm bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

I've grown to associate her voice as Katy

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Hex in Texas

Any additional comments?

I am thoroughly enjoying this series

Seriously the best books I've ever read. Magic and action. Funny and sweet.

I wasn't sure what to expect when I started this series, but from the moment I started reading I was hooked. The hilarity of each situation, and plot twist. The incredible imagination of Shanna Swendson sucks you into this hysterical world with in NYC, of unexpected fairies, and trolls, gargoyles and magical folk. You will be laughing from one book to the next, and chomping at the bit for the next book to find where the crazy leads you. A must listen.

addicted.

I'm not sure what I'll do when the series ends! Is there a detox for amazing stories? Wonderfully written. Beautifully performed.

Entertaining

This has been a fun series to listen too, when it’s done I can’t wait to get the next audible book

love this series

great series. very funny. love the premise of the story line. excited to read more.

A fun and addictive read

In this one, the friends finally get pulled into the know about magic. This one was funnier, I have to say, the new gargoyles, and well, the dragon whisperer bit was just hysterical! They are getting better.