The Witches of Cleopatra Hill Series by Christine Pope

Finding the man of your dreams can be a real nightmare…. As the future prima, or head witch of her clan, Angela McAllister is expected to bond with her consort during her twenty-first year, thus ensuring that she will come into her full powers at the appointed time. The clock is ticking down, and her consort has yet to make an appearance. Instead, her dreams are haunted by a man she’s never seen, the one she believes must be her intended match... moreFinding the man of your dreams can be a real nightmare…. As the future prima, or head witch of her clan, Angela McAllister is expected to bond with her consort during her twenty-first year, thus ensuring that she will come into her full powers at the appointed time. The clock is ticking down, and her consort has yet to make an appearance. Instead, her dreams are haunted by a man she’s never seen, the one she believes must be her intended match. But with time running out, and dark forces attempting to seize her powers for their own, Angela is faced with a terrible choice: give up her dreams of the man she may never meet and take the safer path, or risk leaving her clan and everyone in it at the mercy of those who seek their ruin. Darkangel is the first book in the Witches of Cleopatra Hill, a paranormal romance trilogy set in the haunted town of Jerome, Arizona. less

Kidnapped by a rival witch clan, Angela McAllister envisions a dark future for herself until she discovers her captor’s brother is the unknown man who has haunted her dreams since she was a child. Forced to re-evaluate everything she’s ever known about the Wilcox witches, Angela begins to explore the powerful connection that binds her to Connor Wilcox, despite the generations of hostility between their families and the disapproval of those closest to her... moreKidnapped by a rival witch clan, Angela McAllister envisions a dark future for herself until she discovers her captor’s brother is the unknown man who has haunted her dreams since she was a child. Forced to re-evaluate everything she’s ever known about the Wilcox witches, Angela begins to explore the powerful connection that binds her to Connor Wilcox, despite the generations of hostility between their families and the disapproval of those closest to her. And when a dark, malignant force arises, Angela knows she must draw on her growing powers as prima to protect enemies and allies alike…even if her choice threatens to tear her new and fragile love apart. Darknight is the second book in the Witches of Cleopatra Hill, a paranormal romance trilogy set in the haunted town of Jerome, Arizona. less

The answer to the end lies at the beginning.... One hundred and fifty years ago, a terrible curse descended on the Wilcox clan, dooming generations of women to an early death should they bear a child to the bloodline of Jeremiah Wilcox. Now Angela McAllister is carrying Connor Wilcox’s child, and if she can’t find a way to break the curse, that same doom will fall upon her... moreThe answer to the end lies at the beginning.... One hundred and fifty years ago, a terrible curse descended on the Wilcox clan, dooming generations of women to an early death should they bear a child to the bloodline of Jeremiah Wilcox. Now Angela McAllister is carrying Connor Wilcox’s child, and if she can’t find a way to break the curse, that same doom will fall upon her.   The solution to her dilemma lies somewhere in the past—her own, and that of the woman who cast the curse so many years before. Angela’s quest to find the answers she needs will transform the lives of everyone she knows, Wilcox and McAllister alike, and will forever change everything she has ever believed about herself. less

"Lucky" Lucas Wilcox is a warlock who succeeds at everything he tries...except falling in love. Margot Emory, an "elder" of the McAllister witch clan, was wounded by a terrible betrayal in her past and thinks she's destined to live her life alone. But when Lucas sets his sights on the one woman he can't have, it may take a bit of sympathetic magic for the couple to come to their own happy ending... more"Lucky" Lucas Wilcox is a warlock who succeeds at everything he tries...except falling in love. Margot Emory, an "elder" of the McAllister witch clan, was wounded by a terrible betrayal in her past and thinks she's destined to live her life alone. But when Lucas sets his sights on the one woman he can't have, it may take a bit of sympathetic magic for the couple to come to their own happy ending. Note: Sympathetic Magic takes place immediately after Darkmoon, and so contains spoilers for that book and the two that precede it (Darkangel and Darknight). Sympathetic Magic is a short novel of approximately 61,000 words, or 230 paperback pages. less

Caitlin McAllister has a secret -- for years she's been experiencing visions and premonitions that would mark her as the clan's next seer...a destiny she doesn't want and has done her best to escape. When a spring break getaway with two of her friends goes horribly wrong, Caitlin finds herself turning to Alex Trujillo of the de la Paz witch clan for help... moreCaitlin McAllister has a secret -- for years she's been experiencing visions and premonitions that would mark her as the clan's next seer...a destiny she doesn't want and has done her best to escape. When a spring break getaway with two of her friends goes horribly wrong, Caitlin finds herself turning to Alex Trujillo of the de la Paz witch clan for help. Alex also has a very special gift -- he can create a magical field that protects anyone within it from all forms of attack, a gift he must use to keep the young McAllister witch safe. As the two of them work together to save her friends, Caitlin and Alex fall under one another's spell. But their combined talents may not be enough to save the two witches...or to stop a conspiracy that threatens the safety of all the Arizona witch clans. less

Saving his past could destroy her future… Damaged and desperate, Danica Wilcox searches for sanctuary and peace of mind after enduring vile and brutal treatment by the dark warlock Matías Escobar. Hoping for safe haven at an old summer cabin owned by the Wilcox witch clan for more than a hundred years seems to be her safest option. But when her rejuvenating R&R is interrupted by a ghostly visitor, Danica sets out to solve the mystery of his death... moreSaving his past could destroy her future… Damaged and desperate, Danica Wilcox searches for sanctuary and peace of mind after enduring vile and brutal treatment by the dark warlock Matías Escobar. Hoping for safe haven at an old summer cabin owned by the Wilcox witch clan for more than a hundred years seems to be her safest option. But when her rejuvenating R&R is interrupted by a ghostly visitor, Danica sets out to solve the mystery of his death. Determined to uncover long-hidden truths, Danica takes a journey into the past, calling upon her own special gift of manipulating time. However, the secrets that she uncovers were meant to remain buried. Torn between loyalty to her family and the beyond-earthly pull she feels for the mysterious stranger, Danica struggles between what is right and what is wrong, between changing the past and altering the future. Can Danica save her “ghost’s” life without destroying the Wilcox clan entirely? less

Connor and Angela Wilcox return to Angela's hometown of Jerome, Arizona, to spend the holiday with the McAllister witch clan and attend Lucas Wilcox's and Margot Emory's wedding. But complications arise as they try to juggle new parenthood, busybody relatives, and romantic disappointments in this lighthearted holiday novella. (Note: This story takes place approximately a month and a half after the end of Sympathetic Magic, and is a short novella of 22,000 words, or around 100 paperback pages... moreConnor and Angela Wilcox return to Angela's hometown of Jerome, Arizona, to spend the holiday with the McAllister witch clan and attend Lucas Wilcox's and Margot Emory's wedding. But complications arise as they try to juggle new parenthood, busybody relatives, and romantic disappointments in this lighthearted holiday novella. (Note: This story takes place approximately a month and a half after the end of Sympathetic Magic, and is a short novella of 22,000 words, or around 100 paperback pages.) less

New to the Witches of Cleopatra Hill? The first book, Darkangel, is free! Still struggling to deal with the brutal murder of her younger sister, Jenny McAllister is just going through the motions, doing her best to pick up the pieces and move on with her life — a life she's not sure is really worth living at all.   Meeting Colin Campbell at a family event changes everything. Even though he's a civilian, Jenny begins to let him in... moreNew to the Witches of Cleopatra Hill? The first book, Darkangel, is free! Still struggling to deal with the brutal murder of her younger sister, Jenny McAllister is just going through the motions, doing her best to pick up the pieces and move on with her life — a life she's not sure is really worth living at all.   Meeting Colin Campbell at a family event changes everything. Even though he's a civilian, Jenny begins to let him in. She knows that falling for someone who's not from one of the witch clans will only complicate her life, but she can't resist the attraction. However, Colin has issues of his own. He can't let Jenny know the truth — the truth that will destroy their budding romance. When he begins to unravel the mystery of Jenny's family, long-buried secrets come to light. Now Colin must decide between his duty and his heart. Will he protect the McAllister clan, or will he expose them to the world for his own personal gain? less

When magic spells go horribly wrong... Life for Zoe Sandoval, the future prima  of the de la Paz witch clan, is not going as planned. As if being almost kidnapped by a dark warlock wasn't bad enough, Zoe’s struggling with her birthday closing in — and she still hasn’t found her destined soulmate. While searching for Prince Charming, she’s had to kiss a lot of frogs... moreWhen magic spells go horribly wrong... Life for Zoe Sandoval, the future prima  of the de la Paz witch clan, is not going as planned. As if being almost kidnapped by a dark warlock wasn't bad enough, Zoe’s struggling with her birthday closing in — and she still hasn’t found her destined soulmate. While searching for Prince Charming, she’s had to kiss a lot of frogs. Frustrated and at the end of her rope, Zoe takes matters into her own hands, using her magical gifts to conjure the perfect man of her dreams. But everyone knows the perfect man doesn't exist. Now the leaders of the de la Paz family must enlist the help of Evan McAllister, another clan's resident “fixer,” to take care of Zoe’s problem before the truth about both witch clans is revealed to the world. As Zoe and Evan work together to keep their families’ secrets safe, will they find that falling in love is more magical than either of them ever realized? less

Jeremiah Wilcox's Navajo wife died cursing his name — and cursing all the sons of his line to a life spent alone. Doomed to a solitary existence, Jeremiah has done his best to come to terms with his fate. But when an enchanting newcomer arrives in Flagstaff, Jeremiah may have to reexamine everything he believes about the curse — and his own heart. Note: The Arrangement is the first in a group of novellas set in the past of the McAllister, Wilcox, and de la Paz clans... moreJeremiah Wilcox's Navajo wife died cursing his name — and cursing all the sons of his line to a life spent alone. Doomed to a solitary existence, Jeremiah has done his best to come to terms with his fate. But when an enchanting newcomer arrives in Flagstaff, Jeremiah may have to reexamine everything he believes about the curse — and his own heart. Note: The Arrangement is the first in a group of novellas set in the past of the McAllister, Wilcox, and de la Paz clans. While the events in these stories by necessity will not change the overarching storyline of the books set in the present day, it's my hope that they'll help to fill in some gaps and provide more detail about the histories of the witch families of Arizona. less

Murder…mayhem…and no place to hide. Ever since the moment when Kate Campbell realized she wants more, deserves more, she’s known it would come to this — delivering divorce papers to her estranged husband. Creepy silence greets her knock, and she finds him brutally murdered, arcane symbols slashed across the walls in blood. The last thing Detective Jack Sandoval needs is another witch-related crime to sweep under the rug... moreMurder…mayhem…and no place to hide. Ever since the moment when Kate Campbell realized she wants more, deserves more, she’s known it would come to this — delivering divorce papers to her estranged husband. Creepy silence greets her knock, and she finds him brutally murdered, arcane symbols slashed across the walls in blood. The last thing Detective Jack Sandoval needs is another witch-related crime to sweep under the rug. As the de la Paz witch clan’s expert in defensive magic, Jack knows there is some deeper form of ritual dark magic involved…and one look into Kate’s beautiful, stricken face tells him she isn’t the culprit. He also knows this isn’t any ordinary ritual murder. It’s the tip of a cold iceberg of revenge that not only threatens Kate’s life, but could reach deep into the clan to rip out its heart. When the two of them take refuge at Jack’s isolated house, deep in the Arizona desert, desire creates a magic all its own. But the killer will use any means to draw Kate into the open…where the fight for her life could be only the beginning of a more brutal war to come. Warning: Contains a high body count, witches, warlocks, dark magic, blood spatter patterns not found in any detective handbook, and a tale of romantic suspense that will curl your hair along with your toes. less

The star-crossed love that started it all… Hannah McAllister’s future is laid out before her, as clear as her journey from Scotland to Arizona, where she will exchange vows with her dull-as-dishwater betrothed, Boyd. But for a precious few hours, she is free to explore the wonders of New York City, where she encounters a handsome, compelling warlock, Nathan Wilcox. Nathan didn’t run into Hannah by accident... moreThe star-crossed love that started it all… Hannah McAllister’s future is laid out before her, as clear as her journey from Scotland to Arizona, where she will exchange vows with her dull-as-dishwater betrothed, Boyd. But for a precious few hours, she is free to explore the wonders of New York City, where she encounters a handsome, compelling warlock, Nathan Wilcox. Nathan didn’t run into Hannah by accident. His brother and head of the clan, Jeremiah, sent him to learn more about the newest witch family to make an appearance in New York. He feels an instant, soul-deep connection to Hannah, but he, too, is betrothed to another based on clan loyalty, not love. A walk in Central Park, a kiss, and the die is cast for love, betrayal, and a spell that will reverberate for generations to come… Warning: Contains a star-crossed relationship that doesn’t end in a HEA, but sparks a chain reaction of love that echoes down the generations. less

His magic is older than time. But can it save her life? Hayley McAllister thought she was safe, tucked away in tiny, unassuming Payson, Arizona. Her parents disagree and send her to stay in Jerome, where they hope their witch clan’s elders will be able to shield Hayley and her unusual gift from Joaquin Escobar, the dark user of magic who has taken over the Santiago clan in California... moreHis magic is older than time. But can it save her life? Hayley McAllister thought she was safe, tucked away in tiny, unassuming Payson, Arizona. Her parents disagree and send her to stay in Jerome, where they hope their witch clan’s elders will be able to shield Hayley and her unusual gift from Joaquin Escobar, the dark user of magic who has taken over the Santiago clan in California. As Hayley settles into her brother Brandon’s apartment in Jerome, she encounters temptation personified — the hunk next door. An insanely handsome Greek god of a warlock. From the moment Levi meets Hayley, her serene blue eyes and quick smile weave a spell that has nothing to do with her magical talent — an ability to amplify any witch or warlock’s power with just a touch. Their attraction needs no amplification, but Levi’s high-octane, not-of-this-world powers are tested when Escobar’s demons attack. The McAllister clan is strong, but it’s clear that even with Hayley’s signal boost, their wards may not keep Joaquin Escobar from opening a demonic portal to pluck her from their very midst. Unless Levi takes one last-ditch chance that would save Hayley’s life...but might cost his own. less

No turning back. No backing down. And no surrender… When Angela McAllister and Connor Wilcox are asked to help find out who — or what — killed a de la Paz clan private investigator, Angela agrees with only a slight hesitation. After all, with Connor at her side, she and her unborn child should be safe. They quickly learn the entity haunting the Tucson crime scene is stronger than anyone anticipated, with uncanny powers they can barely fend off, much less identify... moreNo turning back. No backing down. And no surrender… When Angela McAllister and Connor Wilcox are asked to help find out who — or what — killed a de la Paz clan private investigator, Angela agrees with only a slight hesitation. After all, with Connor at her side, she and her unborn child should be safe. They quickly learn the entity haunting the Tucson crime scene is stronger than anyone anticipated, with uncanny powers they can barely fend off, much less identify. Only Levi McAllister, with his otherworldly origins, has a chance of figuring out what they’re up against…but he insists on going alone, and only after Angela and Connor’s twins are hidden away. But when Levi vanishes, and news comes to light that a pair of old enemies have died simultaneously, Angela and Connor realize their clans are being set up for destruction. The days of choosing whose unique powers best fit a given situation are over. Only by joining forces and combining powers — and learning to control dangerous new ones — can they defeat their deadliest enemy. Once and for all. Darktide is the final novel in the Witches of Cleopatra Hill series. The series is complete and should be read in this order: DARKANGELDARKNIGHTDARKMOONSYMPATHETIC MAGICA CLEOPATRA HILL CHRISTMASPROTECTORSPELLBOUNDTHE ARRANGEMENTIMPRACTICAL MAGICSTRANGE MAGICDEFENDERBAD BLOODDEEP MAGICDARKTIDE less