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Two Witches and a Whiskey by Annette Marie Narrator: Cris Dukehart
Series: The Guild Codex: Spellbound #3
Published by Tantor Audio on February 28, 2019
Genres: Paranormal, Urban Fantasy
Length: 8 hours and 9 minutes
Format: Audiobook
Source: Library
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Three months ago, I landed a job as a bartender. But not at a bar-at a guild. Yeah, the magic kind.
I'm not a badass mage like my three smokin' hot best friends. I'm not a sorcerer or an alchemist, or even a wussy witch. I'm just a human, slinging drinks like a pro and keeping my non-magical nose out of mythic business. Seriously, I know my limits.
So why am I currently standing in a black-magic ritual circle across from a fae lord?
Somewhere behind me, my three mage friends are battling for their lives. Somewhere near my feet is the rogue witch I just knocked out with a stolen spell. And I have about five seconds to convince this very angry sea god not to shmoosh me like a bug.
I'm pretty sure this wasn't part of the job description.
Make sure to check out the companion series, The Guild Codex: Demonized, available now, and The Guild Codex: Warped, coauthored by Rob Jacobsen.
©2019 Annette Marie (P)2019 Tantor
Also in this series: Three Mages and a Margarita, Dark Arts and a Daiquiri, Two Witches and a Whiskey, Three Mages and a Margarita, Dark Arts and a Daiquiri, Four Shifters and a Stranger
I’m taking part in the 2026 Read-Along for the Guild Codex World by Annette Marie hosted by Books of My Heart.
I’ve heard a lot of good things about the Guild Codex World and so, I’m excited to participate in this Read-Along. My original thoughts still apply. The ‘why mes’ with Tori got tiering to listen too. The hot and cold with Aaron’s feelings is frustrating. Other then that this one ups the stacks and brings loads of fast-paced action.
Check out my original review below:
Original Review 2021:
Two Witches and a Whiskey is book three in The Guild Codex: Spellbound series by Annette Marie and narrated by Cris Dukehart. It’s an entertaining listen full of action and trouble.
Tori ends up moving into her own place. The authorities start sniffing around the Guild and so, Tori is told to stay away. Naturally she ends up getting involved in a dangerous ritual and finds herself in a pickle. She struggles in this installment; in that she’s afraid of losing her job, her friends, and her little place in the magical world. I ended up getting frustrated with Torri in this book; because some of her decisions lacked the maturity that she has shown in previous books. She was also kind of whiny in this one.
As for a romance I’m a bit lost and not sure where its going.
We are treated too Kai and we get loads of background information on the lightning mage and his family. The adventure and magic are out of this world. What really makes this series is all the characters and they’re bonds that have formed. We are also treated to a plethora of magical creatures. I really enjoy all the new creatures that we meet.
Audio: The audio narration is fantastic! I love how the narrator pulls me into the story that I become engrossed, swept away into the magic, the adventure and whatever mayhem is happening. I highly recommend the audiobooks for this series.
Two Witches and a Whiskey ups the stacks and brings us loads of fast-paced action.
Rated: 3.5 Stars
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About Cris Dukehart
My name is Cris Dukehart. I am an Audie Nominee and Earphones Award Winning audiobook narrator and voiceover.
I’ve been told I approach the world with the quick witted humor of Mrs. Maisel and the spirit of a Southern Magnolia (which seems to me like a pretty mighty leap but sure felt good to hear and also seemed like the sort of thing a gal might want to include in her bio).
I’ve narrated over 400 books, across genres, from quirky memoirs, southern women’s fiction, and young adult titles to new adult urban fantasy and female-driven mysteries and I love being able to immerse myself in tales that include a rich array of characters of all ages and into stories that make a body believe in just a little bit of magic.
I have a natural and easy Mid-Atlantic dialect but also confidently perform the dialects from my southern upbringing (North Carolina, Virgnia, and West Virginia) as well as those I’ve picked up just meeting folks from my travels across the US and abroad.
I divide my time between my Mountain House, a Mid Century home perched on a mountain over looking the Caribbean, and an 1870 Southern Victorian riverfront home.
Both homes are PROJECTS (with a capital P) and need more than a little love, but along with my ridiculous sooper pooch, Bruce Ed, a menagerie of strays, a cast of family, friends, and characters that could just as well have stepped right off the pages of the books I read, a silly lot of DIY elbow grease, and you too… if you hang around here long enough… I’m pretty sure there’s a happily ever after waiting for all of us at the end.
About Annette Marie
Annette Marie is the best-selling author of The Guild Codex, an expansive collection of interwoven urban fantasy series ranging from thrilling adventure to hilarious hijinks to heartrending romance. Her other works include YA urban fantasy series Steel & Stone, its prequel trilogy Spell Weaver, and romantic fantasy trilogy Red Winter.
Her first love is fantasy, while fast-paced adventures and tantalizing forbidden romances are her guilty pleasures. She lives in the frozen winter wasteland of Alberta, Canada (okay, it’s not quite that bad) with her husband and their furry minion of darkness—sorry, cat—Caesar. When not writing, she can be found elbow-deep in one art project or another while blissfully ignoring all adult responsibilities.
Reading this book contributed to these challenges:
- 2026 Audiobook Challenge
- 2026 COYER Out To Lunch Again
- 2026 Library Love Challenge
- 2026 Read-Along Annette Marie
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I’m enjoying this series and the read-along. The romance is also confusing me and I had hoped it would be a bit better defined. I’m not sad at the latest direction, though.
Thanks for visiting, Rolé! I agree, the romance is still a bit confusing, but I have a feeling I know where it’s headed. I’m having such a blast with this magical world and these characters—and the titles are so much fun! Hope you enjoying the rest of the read-along.
“frustrated with Torri in this book; because some of her decisions lacked the maturity that she has shown in previous books. She was also kind of whiny in this one.” 100% I know you have seen my review and that we agreed on this one.
How many have you already read?
Previously, I made it through Book 4 while skipping all the side stories. This time, I’m doing it right! I just finished Book 3 and the short story, Four Shifters and a Stranger. Before I dive into Book 4, Demon Magic and a Martini, I’m going to gear up with the novella, A Damsel and a Demigod, that is before Book 4.
It’s a relief to know I wasn’t the only one! You and I both had the same reaction to Tori in this installment. While it seems like everyone else enjoyed the novel a bit more than we did, they at least noticed her behavior—even if it didn’t bother them quite as much as it did us. I did read your review and realized we are definitely on the same page with this one!.
I really appreciate you visiting my blog, sharing your thoughts on this, and taking the time to check out my review!
I agree with what you thought about Tori in this one. She really had some issues to work out and she dragged her friends through it with her.
Agree with you Sophia. I think that is why I didn’t like this one so much. Tori just stressed me out in this one. Thanks for visiting!
Ah, I’m sad to see people didn’t love this one as much as I did. But I can agree about the whiny part. I feel like in most series I read there is always one book where that character is like that though. So maybe I just go with it as long as it doesn’t last for more books? Oh well. Looking forward to the discussion on Sunday!
https://lisalovesliterature.bookblog.io/2026/01/30/read-along-review-two-witches-and-a-whiskey-the-guild-codex-spellbound-3-by-annette-marie/
Thanks for checking out my review and visiting! I’m looking forward to the chat as well.
Thank for sharing your review and participating in the Read-along. I loved the banter in this one and Tori learning more about the world and her place in it.
Agree! It’s fun joining in the read-along.