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World of Kate Daniels #1.2
Magic Bites - Fernando's
Published in Small Magics and included in Curran's POV.
During Magic Bites, Curran sees Kate and Crest in Fernando's.
During Magic Bites, Curran sees Kate and Crest in Fernando's.
8 pages, ebook
First published March 7, 2013
About the author
Ilona Andrews
151 books32k followersIlona Andrews is the pseudonym for a husband-and-wife writing team. Ilona is a native-born Russian and Gordon is a former communications sergeant in the U.S. Army. Contrary to popular belief, Gordon was never an intelligence officer with a license to kill, and Ilona was never the mysterious Russian spy who seduced him. They met in college, in English Composition 101, where Ilona got a better grade. (Gordon is still sore about that.)
Gordon and Ilona currently reside in Oregon with their two children, three dogs and a cat. They have co-authored two series, the bestselling urban fantasy of Kate Daniels and romantic urban fantasy of The Edge.
Gordon and Ilona currently reside in Oregon with their two children, three dogs and a cat. They have co-authored two series, the bestselling urban fantasy of Kate Daniels and romantic urban fantasy of The Edge.
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March 17, 2019
Curran and Kate go to the very posh restaurant Fernando's with different dates. It is interesting to see how much Kate's presence affects Curran. He is taken with her from the beginning.
April 4, 2024
1st read - September 2013
2nd read - April 2015
3rd read - June 2016
4th read - November 2017
5th read - July 2018
6th read - June 2019
7th read - October 2020
8th read - January 2021
This gives us the chance to get inside Curran's head when he is watching Kate on her date with Crest & I really enjoyed the insight into how he sees Kate. I love that he's already showing hints of jealousy that she's with another guy and not him.
These shorts are always fun but make sure you read them after the appropriate book. This is a scene from Magic Bites (book 1) told from Curran's POV instead of Kate's so if you've not read the main book this won't make as much sense.
2nd read - April 2015
3rd read - June 2016
4th read - November 2017
5th read - July 2018
6th read - June 2019
7th read - October 2020
8th read - January 2021
This gives us the chance to get inside Curran's head when he is watching Kate on her date with Crest & I really enjoyed the insight into how he sees Kate. I love that he's already showing hints of jealousy that she's with another guy and not him.
These shorts are always fun but make sure you read them after the appropriate book. This is a scene from Magic Bites (book 1) told from Curran's POV instead of Kate's so if you've not read the main book this won't make as much sense.
November 17, 2021
Fernando's
This one let's you inside Curran's head while Kate is on her date with Crest. Among the highlights is Curran referring to Crest as a, "fancy lad." There are others . . .
This one let's you inside Curran's head while Kate is on her date with Crest. Among the highlights is Curran referring to Crest as a, "fancy lad." There are others . . .
March 15, 2019
4 1/2 to 5 stars
Excerpt from Fernando's
(Restaurant Scene from "Magic Bites")
***
I do so enjoy being inside his mind...
That being said, here are the links for those of you who might also be interested in the Beast Lord's point of view:
Curran POV Series Info on Goodreads
Curran POV Collection (Free download)
Excerpt from Fernando's
(Restaurant Scene from "Magic Bites")
***
I do so enjoy being inside his mind...
That being said, here are the links for those of you who might also be interested in the Beast Lord's point of view:
Curran POV Series Info on Goodreads
Curran POV Collection (Free download)
April 17, 2013
"Kate circled the table, giving me a lovely view of her backside. Mm. She stood by a chair that would let her see the door. Ha. I wondered for a moment if she would flip it over and sit cowboy style, with the back of the chair protecting her stomach."
There you go...another fabulous snippet of Curran's mind. I loved this...I love how Curran sees so much good in Kate, and is instantly oblivious of every other woman. Her flaws, he sees as good. I'm so glad Gordon Andrews puts these out, and I think it's so cool how he does it without Ilona. There is a subtle difference to his writing, and it's interesting to read.
http://www.ilona-andrews.com/snippet-...
There you go...another fabulous snippet of Curran's mind. I loved this...I love how Curran sees so much good in Kate, and is instantly oblivious of every other woman. Her flaws, he sees as good. I'm so glad Gordon Andrews puts these out, and I think it's so cool how he does it without Ilona. There is a subtle difference to his writing, and it's interesting to read.
http://www.ilona-andrews.com/snippet-...
March 15, 2016
I'm reading Curran POV Collection and this is the second chapter.
I was actually pretty curious as to what His Furriness thought about the bowl of milk. The revelation about him and Myong was just a lovely bonus.
I was actually pretty curious as to what His Furriness thought about the bowl of milk. The revelation about him and Myong was just a lovely bonus.
December 13, 2020
Read as part of the Curran POV Collection, full review here.
Read for the 1st time in August 2015, re-read in June 2016.
You can find the collection for free on Ilona Andrews' website. Read in order, after the respective main books of the Kate Daniels series. Don't jump ahead, you will spoil yourself!
FERNANDO'S (Magic Bites, Kate Daniels #1): Curran observes Kate at a date with someone else.
Read for the 1st time in August 2015, re-read in June 2016.
You can find the collection for free on Ilona Andrews' website. Read in order, after the respective main books of the Kate Daniels series. Don't jump ahead, you will spoil yourself!
FERNANDO'S (Magic Bites, Kate Daniels #1): Curran observes Kate at a date with someone else.
July 2, 2015
A waiter approached our table, carrying a silver tray
with a bowl on it. Now what?
The waiter deposited the bowl in front of me. Milk.
Ha!
"Compliments of the lady at that table, sir."
She sent milk to his table.
KATE, LET ME LOVE YOU.
with a bowl on it. Now what?
The waiter deposited the bowl in front of me. Milk.
Ha!
"Compliments of the lady at that table, sir."
She sent milk to his table.
KATE, LET ME LOVE YOU.
April 17, 2013
Curran, the Beast Lord has the most amusing thoughts and actions. How could I not fall for him ? These wonderful POV'S are not to be missed
Free on their site-http://www.ilona-andrews.com/snippet-...
Free on their site-http://www.ilona-andrews.com/snippet-...
April 16, 2013
I LOVE seeing Curran get his hackles up and I just love, love, love getting his POV. Only thing better would be to get it actually included in the book!
August 29, 2017
Still a jerk.
June 4, 2013
Cute Curran POV set during Magic Bites.
This was quite a sad POV I think, it's one of the few times you see how lonely Curran really was before Kate. Being Curran, he's hardly going to have many heart to hearts, so a loved this insight into his feelings. It made me love him and Kate even more, because I realised how compatible they are.
This was quite a sad POV I think, it's one of the few times you see how lonely Curran really was before Kate. Being Curran, he's hardly going to have many heart to hearts, so a loved this insight into his feelings. It made me love him and Kate even more, because I realised how compatible they are.
April 11, 2013
For some reason, I forgot how deliciously perfect these small snippets into Curran's head were. I absolutely LOVED this one - there is nothing that can put a grin on my face faster than Ilona & Gordon Andrews. ;)
November 27, 2015
Nice to get into Curran's head. The writing was quicker than I'm used to from the writing duo, more bare bones. I see he thinks she enjoys being in the limelight and is trying to make a name for herself still - quite a wrong impression, if only he knew by this point.
October 17, 2023
She was on a date. And the poor fool wasn't even armed. He didn't stand a chance.
Oh this was my favorite scene from book 1! (:
April 21, 2018
Curran seems funny and surprising with some facts in this one.
April 18, 2020
I love these other views from Curran during key scenes in the series. This one was fun, loved Curran's thoughts about Kate!
August 10, 2018
A waiter approached our table, carrying a silver tray with a bowl on it. Now what?
The waiter deposited the bowl in front of me. Milk. Ha!
"Compliments of the lady at the table, sir."
hehehehehehe
July 12, 2014
Read at least (3) times.
I thought this one was really funny. I'm pretty disdainful of the other two characters though.
I thought this one was really funny. I'm pretty disdainful of the other two characters though.
December 11, 2019
Another fantastic scene from Magic Bites, where Curran and Kate are dining at Fernando's, each with different dates. Curran's perspective of Kate is fun to read, and endearing, and is quickly making him one of my favorite arrogant book boyfriends.
Kate has the waiter deliver a bowl of milk to Curran. Classic.
Kate has the waiter deliver a bowl of milk to Curran. Classic.
July 17, 2018
This takes place after Curran was healed in the tank. Curran is on a date at a fancy restaurant he hates and he's bored. You know right there something's going to happen when the Beastlord is bored. Then he spies Kate looking beautiful but out of place with a well polished date. Loved it when Kate sent him a bowl of milk and his response. Only complaint is it was too short!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 3, 2020
Always a Curran fan!! Loving these little stories☺️
Read: 01/07/2020
1st rating: 5 stars
Genre/tropes: Urban Fantasy/short story
Cover: 4 stars
POV’s: Single- 1st. person (Curran)
Will I recommend: ALWAYS
August 23, 2020
This was interesting as it shows more interest than is found by reading the book alone.
August 28, 2021
I wish we got to see Kate like this again.
October 2, 2019
A very short vignette providing an alternate point of view.
For completists.
For completists.
September 28, 2015
I loved this little tidbit of Curran seeing Kate and Crest on their date at Fernando's. Reading this from Curran's point of view allowed us to see what Curran saw. A strong, beautiful woman who felt as out of place as he did. Even though she was not in her element and bored to pieces, she covered up her unease at seeing Curran with the beautiful Myong by sending a message via the waiter that only he would understand.
Reading this AFTER finishing Magic Bites was great because it helped me remember the funny banter between the two of them.
Reading this AFTER finishing Magic Bites was great because it helped me remember the funny banter between the two of them.
August 8, 2013
Oh, how I love it when Gordon treats us to Curran POVs! This one takes place during Magic Bites. Curran is at Fernando's when Kate walks in for her date with Dr. Maximillian Crest.
When she spots Curran staring she sends over a bowl of milk. ;) God, I love those two!
This short can be found on the authors' website here.
When she spots Curran staring she sends over a bowl of milk. ;) God, I love those two!
This short can be found on the authors' website here.
December 28, 2014
Curran's point of view of the scene at Fernando's where he is on a date when Kate walks in with a date of her own.
This story can be found in the Curran POV Collection which can be downloaded for free through the authors' website.
This story can be found in the Curran POV Collection which can be downloaded for free through the authors' website.
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