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Smoke and Mistletoe: A Paranormal RH Academy Romance (War of Power Series 1: Best Wishes Series Book 3) Kindle Edition

4.4 out of 5 stars 1,030 ratings

What do you do when your life finally calms? Celebrate...

Over the last few months, life at Redwood Supernatural University has been busy, overwhelming, and sometimes downright terrifying, but it’s
finally winter break. With two and a half weeks of downtime, I'll get the time I've desperately wanted to just hang out with friends, family, and my boyfriends. After everything we've been through this semester, don't we deserve a little time to relax?

When the guys come to my hometown, I'm surrounded by gifts, love, and all the embarrassing mother/boyfriend bonding that I never knew I needed. And, if I'm being honest, the hot chocolate isn't the only thing getting steamy. But my mom doesn't need to know about that part.

Unfortunately, winter break isn’t all mistletoe, magic, and mini marshmallows. As if being kidnapped by my crazy ex-boyfriend and getting stuck as genie-smoke wasn’t bad enough, now I’m finding out that there’s a lot more to my supe identity than I’d ever imagined. At least I have my six guys to help me navigate the craziness that is being home for the holidays.

I got this...I think.

Book 3 of the Best Wishes Series is a holiday novella but is essential to the storyline and must be read between book 2 (Smoke and Survival) and book 4 (Smoke and Betrayal).


The Best Wishes Series is a seven-book WhyChoose/Reverse Harem saga featuring MMFMMMM meaning there is M/M content, and the female main character doesn't have to choose between her love interests. Please note: while the romance is medium burn, the world and magic building will follow a slower pace due to the series’ setting in the human world.

This book contains references involving PTSD, sexual assault recollections, domestic violence, and other themes that some readers may find triggering.

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USA Today Bestselling Author A.J. Macey has an addiction to coffee, cats, and swearing. Sucks at adulting and talking to people, so she’ll frequently be lost in a book or running away with her imagination when she's not spending time with her husband, daughter, or two cats Thor and Loki. A.J. has a B.S. in Criminology and Criminal Justice, and previous coursework in Forensic Science, Behavioral Psychology, and Cybersecurity. Before becoming an author, A.J. worked as a Correctional Officer in a jail where she met her husband, a fellow CO. She started writing just for fun when she was little and continued to create stories for years until finally sitting down to finish and publish a book back in 2018!

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Customers find this book to be a great read from beginning to end, with a turny plot that gets better with each book. The writing is superb, and customers love the characters, particularly Lucie and her guys. Moreover, they appreciate the insight provided, with one customer noting how it gives glimpses into the characters' minds. Additionally, customers enjoy the holiday content, with one mentioning spending time with the characters' families.

22 customers mention "Readability"22 positive0 negative

Customers find the book highly readable, describing it as wonderful and great from beginning to end, with one customer noting it's an amazing addition to the series.

"Even though this is a great series I’m disappointed that the last book was published in 2019 and we readers are left hanging." Read more

"...Third book to this series and just as the first two it's a great read and I enjoyed every minute. I recommend the read! You'll love it!" Read more

"...Char and Sadie meet! Overall this book is sweet and cutesie with heavy foreshadowing for book 4." Read more

"I have loved this series since the first book. I loved Lucie and her guys. I loved how she delved more into the twins background...." Read more

15 customers mention "Story quality"15 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the story's plot twists and turns, with one customer noting the big reveal at the end.

"...Char and Sadie meet! Overall this book is sweet and cutesie with heavy foreshadowing for book 4." Read more

"I choose this rating because the story is gripping. The characters are interesting and their interactions flow naturally...." Read more

"This series is so beautiful and so heart wrenching at the same time. I can't wait for the next one in the series...." Read more

"This is probably more of a Christmas novella. The gang gets time to actually heal and spend the holidays together...." Read more

7 customers mention "Insight"7 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's insights, with one mentioning how it provides glimpses into the characters' minds, while others note how it answers questions and offers different perspectives.

"...I love the different POVs and getting to get glimpses into the guys minds...." Read more

"...Overall this book is sweet and cutesie with heavy foreshadowing for book 4." Read more

"...about this entire series has to be without question the different point of views...." Read more

"...full-length books you do get a lot of sweet moments and learn a really important tidbit about Lucy's life...." Read more

6 customers mention "Holiday content"6 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the holiday content in the book, with one customer particularly appreciating the interactions between characters and their families.

"...Meeting the guys families was also nice and gave more insight into them as individuals...." Read more

"...This is a setup story that crosses into being a holiday book...." Read more

"...The gang gets time to actually heal and spend the holidays together. We get some laughs and meet the families...." Read more

"I loved seeing everyone get closer. Can’t believe the butthead got away. And I so called it on the big reveal at the end. Can’t wait for the next one" Read more

4 customers mention "Love for characters"4 positive0 negative

Customers love the characters in the book.

"I choose this rating because the story is gripping. The characters are interesting and their interactions flow naturally...." Read more

"Oh yeah, I actually went back & re-read the series. I'm so in love with her character, she's been through so much & still is strong, bighearted &..." Read more

"...Thank you. I love all the characters hearing from different point of perspectives from each character point of view. Thank you." Read more

"I neeeeeeed more of this series! ASAP I'm in love with the characters. I can't wait to read about what happens nedt!" Read more

4 customers mention "Writing quality"4 positive0 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book.

"...I can't wait for the next one in the series. It's written so well I can't even tell which characters I love more!" Read more

"Such a well written book. I love the holiday in between that ties you over just enough to wait for the release of book 4!..." Read more

"...Will be waiting on part 3. Good writer" Read more

"...Can't Waitangi the next one. Again superb writing." Read more

3 customers mention "Love for lucie"3 positive0 negative

Customers express their love for Lucie and her romantic entanglements in the book.

"I have loved this series since the first book. I loved Lucie and her guys. I loved how she delved more into the twins background...." Read more

"...I love reading about Lucie and her guys, and look forward to reading more of your work. Until next time!" Read more

"I loved the first story. Love following Luce on this twists and turns to happiness. Will be waiting on part 3. Good writer" Read more

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  • Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2020
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    I think this down time for the group is much needed after all the craziness that has happened. I love the different POVs and getting to get glimpses into the guys minds. Meeting the guys families was also nice and gave more insight into them as individuals. This book isn't all about relaxation though, we still get hit with twist. The foreshadowing led up to the perfect mic drop in my opinion. Can't wait for the next book.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2020
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    This book acts as a transitional book between two heavier books... in other words - book 2 was intense and a lot of big stuff happened, nothing big happened in book 3, but it did set up the foundation for book 4. So we know Book 4 will be good and that lots of stuff will happen.

    This book focuses more on the collective relationship rather than individually, such as, how the guys and Lucie work together. We meet all the guys family in this book. Char and Sadie meet!

    Overall this book is sweet and cutesie with heavy foreshadowing for book 4.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2019
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    I have loved this series since the first book. I loved Lucie and her guys. I loved how she delved more into the twins background. It kinda answered questions I had from the previous book. The ending left my mouth open. I kinda had my suspicion with Dean Reynaud but dang!!! That was not how I saw that playing out. (Read the last paragraph and you'd understand where I am getting at!!)
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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2021
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    I choose this rating because the story is gripping. The characters are interesting and their interactions flow naturally. The books have a lot less sex than than most slow burn RH, but the storyline more than compensates. If you read RH for the sec only this probably isnt the series for you. But if you read them experience new worlds and relationship dynamics with sex for added spice.... well this us first you. This is the 2nd time I've read the series and I'm posting that book 4
    Isnt due for release for 11 months.
  • Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2023
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    This was just a bunch of fluff, and we could have totally done without it. I am very disappointed in this author because I know she can write good books. And the next ones not out yet, and it's three years past the date it was supposed to be released by.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2022
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    One of my favorite things about this entire series has to be without question the different point of views. I absolutely love getting to hear and see things from the guys perspectives. Another amazing addition to this series.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2019
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    This is a quick novella but you do need to read it before you read the next full length in this series. This is a setup story that crosses into being a holiday book. While this is not as action-packed as the full-length books you do get a lot of sweet moments and learn a really important tidbit about Lucy's life. This was a short and cozy book that was a great way to spend the night before Christmas Eve.
  • Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2020
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    This series is so beautiful and so heart wrenching at the same time. I can't wait for the next one in the series. It's written so well I can't even tell which characters I love more!

Top reviews from other countries

  • Amanda
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic!
    Reviewed in Australia on January 10, 2021
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    Argh, talk about feels! This was jam packed with feels, with growth and development, with excitement and learning. I loved it all!
  • Emily
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing !!!!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 22, 2020
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    I choose five stars because I thought the story was well written. Even though it was shorter then the previous books it still grips you be makes you want to read more. I love all the different characters and how well their stories blend in together.
    This story ends on a cliffhanger and I can not wait for the next one.
  • Katie K
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!!
    Reviewed in Canada on December 23, 2019
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    I seriously love this series! Lucie's guys are one of my favourite harems ever! This book was so sweet and fun and still steamy!! And Lucie's special gift at the end was 😍🥰 I cannot wait to read the next book!!
  • Chrissy’s Book Shelf
    4.0 out of 5 stars Seasonal Interlude
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 18, 2020
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    This is a short and sweet seasonal novella in the series and gives a break for all the characters over the Christmas and New Year’s holidays.

    It’s a time of healing and spending time with loved ones, silly pranks and hot kisses.

    The series is progressed massively by the story, but there a few things that make it worth reading, especially the bombshell on the last page.

    An enjoyable read.
  • BlueFalkon95
    4.0 out of 5 stars page turner
    Reviewed in Australia on March 25, 2023
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    I really enjoyed the page turning story line, with slight twists and turns. Not as much as a roller coaster of emotions and feelings story as book 2. This book more goes through the extension of their building friendships and relationships. Being Christmas time, a time for healing and rest. I’m looking forward to the next chapter of the series and the journey the group are proceeding towards in finding who Lucie’s parents are and finding out who’s been helping Noah. I can guess who is helping Noah so hopefully the next instalment will lead to some clues and closure for the family members.

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