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Narrated by Rebecca Cook, also known for her warm, character-driven storytelling on Jennifer Ashley’s Immortals series.
Third Time’s A Charm
By Michelle M. Pillow
Order of Magic Series Book #2
Paranormal Women’s Fiction & Romance
Friends don’t let friends séance drunk.
Vivien Stone lost the love of her life over twenty years ago. Now that she’s in her forties with a string of meaningless relationships under her belt, she can’t help but pine for what might have been. It doesn’t help that she’s somewhat psychic and can pretty much predict where a relationship is heading before it even starts.
When she and her best friends find a hidden book of séances, Vivien believes it’s the perfect opportunity to talk to her lost love. But things don’t go as planned and what was meant to be a romantic reunion takes a turn for the bizarre.
Maybe some things (and people) are better left buried in the past, and what she really needs has been standing in front of her all along.
Genre, Tropes & Themes
Genre
Paranormal Women’s Fiction • Paranormal Romance • Romantasy • Witch Romance • Contemporary Small Town Romance • Supernatural Fantasy Romance
Tropes
Over 40 Heroines, Gen X, Later in Life • Sisterhood and Friendships Matter • Ghosts, Demons, Magic • Lost Soul Mate, Second Chances, New Chapter in Life • Widow • Divorce
Book Details
Book Info
| Print Pages | Hours to Read | Total Words |
| 300 | 4 – 5 Hours | 49K |
| Narrator | Audiobook Length |
| Rebecca Cook | 5 hours 30 minutes |
FAQs
Is Third Time’s A Charm a standalone or part of a series?
Book 2 of the Order of Magic series, a seven-book Paranormal Women’s Fiction collection following witches navigating second chances, sisterhood, and supernatural mysteries. While the series shares an interconnected ensemble, each book delivers a complete romance and a satisfying standalone arc.
Does Third Time’s A Charm end on a cliffhanger?
No. Vivien’s emotional journey reaches a complete resolution and her romance lands a satisfying ending. The wider Order of Magic story continues across the seven-book series.
What is the heat level?
Sweet Sensual. Slow-burn chemistry, emotional intimacy, and tasteful on-page romance without explicit content.
Who is the narrator of Third Time’s A Charm?
Rebecca Cook narrates the Order of Magic series. Over the last several years, she has worked on over 20 feature films, several commercial productions, and all 5 seasons of SyFy Channel’s Z Nation, as well as directed several award-winning short films with her own company, Thundering Kitten Productions. She has narrated various commercial and documentary voice-overs, as well as brought to life over 100 audiobooks. Fun fact , while working on Z Nation, she got Michelle a role as an apocalyptic refugee.
Who is this book for?
Readers who love Paranormal Women’s Fiction with psychic heroines, witch magic, second chances, and the kind of friendships that show up when life gets weird. Perfect for fans of Elizabeth Hunter’s Glimmer Lake series and Sarah Addison Allen’s Garden Spells.
What is the Order of Magic series about?
The Order of Magic follows a circle of witches navigating ghosts, magic, and the complicated chapters of life: empty nests, betrayed marriages, seances gone sideways, and the friendships that make all of it survivable. Set in a contemporary world where magic is real but never simple, the series is character-driven, emotionally rich, and built around heroines romance has too often left on the sidelines.
Who are the FAB 13 PWF Founding Authors of Paranormal Women’s Fiction?
Paranormal Women’s Fiction (PWF), also known as Generation X Fiction, was launched as an official vendor category in February 2020 by thirteen authors that readers nicknamed the FAB 13. The founding authors are: Michelle M. Pillow, Mandy M. Roth, Shannon Mayer, K.F. Breene, Jana DeLeon, Eve Langlais, Deanna Chase, Elizabeth Hunter, Darynda Jones, Kristen Painter, Robyn Peterman, Christine Gael, and Denise Grover Swank. Each FAB 13 author writes their own independent series — you don’t have to read any of the other authors’ books to enjoy Third Time’s A Charm. The Order of Magic is a fully standalone series Michelle contributed to that genre-launch project.
When was Third Time’s A Charm first published?
Originally released March 26, 2020 as part of the Order of Magic Paranormal Women’s Fiction series. The audiobook narrated by Rebecca Cook released September 16, 2020.
Has the Order of Magic series received any awards or grants?
Yes. In 2021, the Mississippi Arts Commission awarded Michelle a grant, with funding from the National Endowment for the Arts, in support of the Order of Magic paranormal women’s fiction series and its outreach to readers, librarians, and independent booksellers.
Reading Order
Order of Magic Reading Order:
- Second Chance Magic
- Third Time’s A Charm
- The Fourth Power
- The Fifth Sense
- The Sixth Spell
- The Seventh Key
- The Eighth Potion
Content Warnings
CW: Michelle M. Pillow’s books contain adult subject matter, graphic violence, and are not suitable for all audiences.
Book Heat Levels: Sweet Sensual
What Readers Are Saying
“Vivien Stone may be psychic but her road to love is unpredictable. With strong female friendships, a questionable seance, and a surprise romance, Michelle Pillow has summoned up another brilliant and funny PWF!”
★★★★★
5 Stars! “The author had me at “Friends don’t let friends séance dunk”. It’s funny and heartwarming.”
★★★★★
5 Stars! “Wow! Heartbreaking and uplifting at the same time. I laughed and cried and even cringed at the awkward conversations Vivien tried to have with Troy. Simply beautiful!”
Order of Magic Series
Paranormal Women’s Fiction Romance
Part of the Order of Magic series:
- Second Chance Magic
- Third Time’s A Charm
- The Fourth Power
- The Fifth Sense
- The Sixth Spell
- The Seventh Key
- The Eighth Potion
Praise for the Order of Magic Series
★★★★☆ 4.39 · Goodreads (754 ratings)
“Delightfully heartfelt and filled with emotion. Psychic powers, newly discovered magic, and a troublesome ex who comes back from the grave. Michelle M. Pillow delivers a wonderfully humorous start to a new paranormal women’s fiction romance series.”
“The perfect combination of spine-tingling magic, paranormal fun, and the strength of female friendships. Michelle M. Pillow delivers an emotionally powerful, must-have read.”—K.F. Breene, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and Washington Post bestselling author of the Demigods of San Francisco (2020)
“Michelle M. Pillow brings us yet another hilariously touching story, this one set in the world of paranormal women’s fiction, and you won’t want to put it down. I know I didn’t! Then again, she had me at séance.” –NY Times Bestselling Author Darynda Jones (2020)
“When the past and the present merge…awesome author Michelle Pillow brings secrets from the grave and other things that go bump in the night into a fantastic story of second chances in the second act of life.” – Jana DeLeon, NY Times, USA TODAY, & WSJ Bestselling Author (2020)
“Second Chance Magic starts with a bang and does not slow down! It’s a beautifully written story of starting over and finding your inner power. Highly recommended.” – Elizabeth Hunter, USA TODAY Bestselling Author of the Elemental Mysteries (2020)
“Michelle M. Pillow’s Second Chance Magic is full of delicious secrets! What’s not a secret is how much you’re going to love this book and this heroine. I’ll take book two now!” – Kristen Painter, USA Today Bestselling Author (2020)
“Delightfully heartfelt and filled with emotion. Psychic powers, newly discovered magic, and a troublesome ex who comes back from the grave. Michelle M. Pillow delivers a wonderfully humorous start to a new paranormal women’s fiction romance series.” – Robyn Peterman, NYT and USA Today Bestselling Author (2020)
“Second Chance Magic is full of heart and everything I love in a paranormal tale. Great friends, second chances, and physic powers… what’s not to love?” – Deanna Chase, NYT and USA Today Bestselling Author (2020)
“Lorna has been kicked in the lady balls by life. While she’s at her husband’s funeral, she gets a rather eye-opening truth bomb dropped on her. She’s left high-tailing it out of town to put roots down anywhere but a spot that knows her previous among the living no-good-son-of-a…. what? I can judge the man if I want.
Back to Lorna. Wanting some closure, she and her new group of friends séance him back. They get a little more than they bargained for. Oh… I almost forgot about William. He’s the love interest and a thousand times better than that no-good-son-of-a…
I absolutely love the Order of Magic series and really hope you binge-read them all! I’m also hoping Michelle does a spin-off of the series.” – Mandy M. Roth, NY Times & USA TODAY Bestselling Author (2023)