Shanna Swendson, Once Upon Stilettos

Once I finished Enchanted, Inc., I HAD to read Once Upon Stilettos. This novel by Shanna Swendson is a delightful sequel to Katie Chandler's initiation into the NYC world of magic and sorcery. And more magical corporate espionage, and more of Owen, the hunky sorcerer we met in the first books.

Katie's Texas parents visit the City. How on earth will Katie explain her job and all the paranormal goings-on to them? By distracting them, and the one thing Katie's mom loves to do is go shopping, and Katie is seduced into buying a magnificent pair of red stilettos.

Once Upon Stilettos is a wonderful book, well-plotted and humorous, with all the heartache we all face, and most of the joys as well. Ms. Swendson has crafted two very fine novels and I heartily recommend them both. Read Enchanted, Inc. first for the best entertainment value.

Once Upon Stilettos

Shanna Swendson

Ballantine, May 2006, $13.95

ISBN: 0345481276

Magic immune Katie Chandler has become an executive assistant to Merlin at MSU (not Michigan State, but Magic, Spells and Illusions, Inc) where her skills at exposing magical misuse are highly regarded. Everything is great for the Texas mortal especially observing and guarding the wizard Owen.

However, suddenly Owen is upset because someone broke into the highly classified top secret files as only an insider could have. Katie is upset too, not so much because Owen is, but because her immune talent is starting to fail her as if someone has found a charm to dispel her skill. Buying a pair of killer truth seeking red stilettos to help her ease through her fears, Katie and Owen team up to uncover who inside their ENCHANTED INC firm turned traitor and to stop that soul before harm occurs.

The sequel to the magical Enchanted Inc is a terrific tale starring the once immune magic Katie and her wizard Owen investigating who inside the firm is causing havoc and mayhem. The enchanting storyline focuses on their inquiries which in turn lead to more hocus pocus and romance. After enjoying Once Upon Stilettos, chick lit romantic fantasy fans will stay tuned to the Shanna Swendson channel for the next adventure of Katie and Owen.

Harriet Klausner