The Witches of Canyon Road Series by Christine Pope

Sometimes fate isn’t quite what you expect…. The daughter of a powerful witch and warlock, Miranda McAllister should have been one of the strongest witches of her generation. Instead, she grows to adulthood with no true powers at all. Miranda’s lack of magical ability can’t prevent her from being sent to another witch clan in Santa Fe to satisfy a bargain her parents made before she was born... moreSometimes fate isn’t quite what you expect…. The daughter of a powerful witch and warlock, Miranda McAllister should have been one of the strongest witches of her generation. Instead, she grows to adulthood with no true powers at all. Miranda’s lack of magical ability can’t prevent her from being sent to another witch clan in Santa Fe to satisfy a bargain her parents made before she was born. Sparks fly when she meets the man she’s supposed to marry, but as Miranda’s powers begin to mysteriously awaken, can she figure out how to control them before it’s too late? Author’s note: While the Witches of Canyon Road series is a spin-off from the Witches of Cleopatra Hill books, it’s not necessary to read the earlier series to enjoy this one. less

Sometimes the easy path is the worst one to take…. Humiliated in front of the entire Castillo witch clan, Miranda McAllister flees to take sanctuary with Simon Gutierrez, the one person in Santa Fe who seems to understand her and her troubles. Simon’s promise to help Miranda develop her awakening powers only makes his offer of refuge that much more enticing, and she vows never to have anything to do with the Castillos again... moreSometimes the easy path is the worst one to take…. Humiliated in front of the entire Castillo witch clan, Miranda McAllister flees to take sanctuary with Simon Gutierrez, the one person in Santa Fe who seems to understand her and her troubles. Simon’s promise to help Miranda develop her awakening powers only makes his offer of refuge that much more enticing, and she vows never to have anything to do with the Castillos again. Miranda’s fiancé Rafe Castillo embarks on a search to discover how the woman he loves disappeared right before his eyes. And with dark forces gathering around his clan, striking where they least expect it, Rafe fears he can’t possibly locate Miranda in time…and that he may lose her forever. Darker Paths is the second novel in the Witches of Canyon Road series, a spin-off from Christine Pope’s bestselling Witches of Cleopatra Hill books. less

A clan caught in an evil web. A witch who must sacrifice everything to save them… Safe in Rafe’s arms at last, Miranda thinks the worst of the danger is past. She is dead wrong. The Castillo prima is murdered, and the clan is trapped by a hex. No one can leave New Mexico — or even send out a distress call. Worse, Simon’s evil magic sends dark spells against the clan, targeting the vulnerable new prima herself. Desperate to keep anyone else from being hurt, Miranda has no other choice... moreA clan caught in an evil web. A witch who must sacrifice everything to save them… Safe in Rafe’s arms at last, Miranda thinks the worst of the danger is past. She is dead wrong. The Castillo prima is murdered, and the clan is trapped by a hex. No one can leave New Mexico — or even send out a distress call. Worse, Simon’s evil magic sends dark spells against the clan, targeting the vulnerable new prima herself. Desperate to keep anyone else from being hurt, Miranda has no other choice. She surrenders to Simon — only to discover his grand plan extends far beyond possessing her body. He covets her powers to summon the darkest demon of them all. As Rafe works feverishly to track Miranda’s location, protect the clan, and find a loophole in Simon’s entrapment spell, Miranda realizes there is only one way to defeat Simon once and for all. Take on more power than she’s ever handled before. Make a deal with the lord of all demons. And risk everything to fulfill a destiny set in motion long before Rafe was a glimmer in her heart. less

No holiday is complete without a little magic… Rafe and Miranda Castillo already had everything they wanted for Christmas...each other. But with the clan pushing for a “proper” wedding ceremony, what was supposed to be a quiet, romantic Christmas has quickly morphed into a whirlwind of frantic activity... moreNo holiday is complete without a little magic… Rafe and Miranda Castillo already had everything they wanted for Christmas...each other. But with the clan pushing for a “proper” wedding ceremony, what was supposed to be a quiet, romantic Christmas has quickly morphed into a whirlwind of frantic activity. In between squeezing in a pre-holiday booking at the Cathedral in Santa Fe, searching for a wedding dress, and dealing with inter-clan etiquette, Rafe and Miranda manage to sneak in a few intimate moments. But when Rafe’s cousin Sophia calls, he finds himself with an unexpected loose end to tie up. If it’s not properly sealed and locked away, it could come back to throw a shadow on the clan’s future…. less

Chaos is his element…until a mortal woman’s touch snares his heart. Catalina Castillo should be happy in her renovated vineyard house, weaving intricate tapestries. But her nights echo with emptiness — until she hears her name whispered on the wind, and a man steps out from among the vines. He’s tall, black-haired, a stranger — and then he shifts. He’s the Lord of Chaos, the demon who helped the Castillo clan defeat their arch-enemy... moreChaos is his element…until a mortal woman’s touch snares his heart. Catalina Castillo should be happy in her renovated vineyard house, weaving intricate tapestries. But her nights echo with emptiness — until she hears her name whispered on the wind, and a man steps out from among the vines. He’s tall, black-haired, a stranger — and then he shifts. He’s the Lord of Chaos, the demon who helped the Castillo clan defeat their arch-enemy. When she offers him shelter, she’s not sure if it’s family honor or her body talking. After months of being stranded on Earth, Loc has finally found a warlock with the power to send him back to his own world. But the dark New Orleans spellcaster wants something in return. Cat is the key to capturing the prize, but as desire weaves its spell between them, Loc finds himself struggling with something he’s rarely bothered with…a conscience. With the demon realm calling him home, their attraction can never be more than that. But when the warlock kidnaps Cat, Loc realizes what he stands to lose. If he doesn’t act fast, she won’t need her innate ability to talk to ghosts. Because she’ll be one of them herself…. Demon Born is the fifth novel in the Witches of Canyon Road series, a spin-off from Christine Pope’s bestselling Witches of Cleopatra Hill books. Although characters from previous books in the series appear, this is a standalone paranormal romance. less

To find a dangerous grimoire, they’ll have to break a few rules…and maybe their hearts. When warlock Tony Castillo picks up Cassandra Sandoval at the airport, the copper-haired witch brings his restless, aimless life into razor-sharp focus…and triggers a wince-inducing case of foot-in-mouth disease. Luckily, her cool, hazel-green gaze betrays not a flicker of answering attraction. Nope, Cassandra is all business. Which Tony can understand, given the magnitude of her task... moreTo find a dangerous grimoire, they’ll have to break a few rules…and maybe their hearts. When warlock Tony Castillo picks up Cassandra Sandoval at the airport, the copper-haired witch brings his restless, aimless life into razor-sharp focus…and triggers a wince-inducing case of foot-in-mouth disease. Luckily, her cool, hazel-green gaze betrays not a flicker of answering attraction. Nope, Cassandra is all business. Which Tony can understand, given the magnitude of her task. Cassandra has one job: retrieve the de la Paz grimoires from the heavily warded hiding place at Tony’s family home, conceal them with her unique shielding power, and immediately return them to her clan’s territory. Easy. Quick. No time for anything to go wrong, to give in to the temptation of a too-handsome warlock. They find Tony’s mother unconscious and the grimoires missing, the only clue a slimy residue reeking of Escobar magic. As they race to get the dangerous books out of the wrong hands, Cassandra and Tony cross a few boundaries, break a few more rules, and find something neither expected — love. But if they fail, nothing will shield them, or the world as they know it, from unrelenting evil. Note: An Ill Wind is a standalone, no-cliffhangers romance in the Witches of Canyon Road series. It takes place approximately four months after the events of book 5, Demon Born. less

His magic is gone. Can he find it in the darkest corners of the witch world…or in her arms? Who knew being a witch could be so…boring? Ava Castillo dutifully got her college degree, but now what? She itches to get out of Santa Fe and find adventure like her big brother, Tony. Find some use for her magical talent. Find love... moreHis magic is gone. Can he find it in the darkest corners of the witch world…or in her arms? Who knew being a witch could be so…boring? Ava Castillo dutifully got her college degree, but now what? She itches to get out of Santa Fe and find adventure like her big brother, Tony. Find some use for her magical talent. Find love. Who knew she’d find excitement standing right on her own doorstep? Gabriel Escobar stood up to his evil older brother to help Tony and Cassandra Castillo, and paid a heavy price. Stripped of his magic and banished from his clan, there’s only one place he can think of to go — to the Castillo clan, in the hope that they can help him regain his powers. Who knew he’d find magic standing right on the other side of Tony’s door? Together, Ava and Gabriel embark on a quest to find the spell that will restore his magical gifts. A journey that takes them from the streets of Santa Fe to the darkest corners of old New Orleans to a hidden village in El Salvador, where the answers they desperately need wait for them...along with a threat that could strip them of everything… …including their lives. Note: Higher Ground is a standalone novel, but it may enrich your enjoyment to read the previous books in the Witches of Canyon Road series. less

His prison lives in his very bones. She holds the key that could free him…or break him. Elena Salazar doesn’t exactly have permission to house-sit, but she’s sure her cousin Ava won’t mind the not-quite break-in. After all, Ava would want her to feel safe. And free. Two concepts Elena’s still adjusting to after eleven years a prisoner in her own home, thanks to her terrifying ability to summon demons... moreHis prison lives in his very bones. She holds the key that could free him…or break him. Elena Salazar doesn’t exactly have permission to house-sit, but she’s sure her cousin Ava won’t mind the not-quite break-in. After all, Ava would want her to feel safe. And free. Two concepts Elena’s still adjusting to after eleven years a prisoner in her own home, thanks to her terrifying ability to summon demons. She manages to make peace with the resident ghost in Ava’s house, but she has to do some really fast talking when a tattooed, tautly muscled warlock shows up with Ava’s keys in his hand and deep-seated pain in his troubled eyes. The Salvadoran Escobar clan is healing under new primus Gabriel’s leadership. But no one is likely to forget that the cruel former primus used Alessandro Escobar and his fearful gift as a weapon, unwilling though he was. When Gabriel sends him to Ava’s house for an extended “vacation,” Alessandro packs his bags with a heavy heart. No one warned him the house was already occupied. Elena is beautiful, skittish, fragile, with a demon for a friend and a nervous habit of hiding behind her books and her art. Alessandro drinks in her sweetness like water from a desert spring. But if he dares reveal who he is, what he is, the key to her heart could vanish, leaving him the lonely prisoner of his gift. This time, for good. Note: Haunted Hearts, the final book in Christine Pope’s Witches of Canyon Road series, can be enjoyed as a standalone paranormal romance. less