Taken by the Imp is a delightful addition to the Cat’s Paw Cove series, blending lighthearted paranormal charm with a sweet, cooperative romance. This story centers on two unique individuals who find that their weaknesses are perfectly balanced by the other’s strengths.
Dexter Graham is a brilliant financial wizard who lives in near-total isolation because his gift—telepathy—is also a debilitating curse. When family secrets pull him to Cat’s Paw Cove, he takes a huge risk on human contact. He quickly encounters Ynez Saghira, a gifted chef and imp who desperately needs capital to open her dream café.
Their relationship is a perfect match of necessity and magic: they join forces to quiet the constant noise in Dexter’s head while simultaneously helping Ynez build her business and unraveling Dexter’s surprising family history. The joy of this story is watching them support each other through their respective challenges. Will the strange family mysteries and their magical differences draw them closer or push them away? You’ll be rooting for this charming, unusual couple to find their happily ever after.
As is expected for this genre, Rebecca Winder delivers a thoroughly enjoyable performance. Having listened to her before, her narration is well-suited to the cozy paranormal romance genre, maintaining the light, whimsical, and slightly mysterious tone of Cat’s Paw Cove. Winder capably voices the socially anxious telepath Dexter and the ambitious, charming Imp Ynez, making the narrative easy to follow and highly engaging. If you are a fan of this series, Winder’s performance ensures this book provides the comforting, magical escape you’ve come to expect.