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In Sickness and In Elf (Paranormal Wedding Planners Book 1) Kindle Edition

by AE Jones (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 664 ratings
Take 1 wedding. Add fangs, fur, and fairy dust…stir.

A wedding phobic in a family of wedding planners… Alex Bennett’s life is complicated enough, until she discovers their clients aren’t exactly human. Paranormals exist, and when weddings are sabotaged, Alex will stop at nothing to save the business—even partnering with a sexy investigator with secrets of his own.

A paranormal with no powers… Devin Cole is guilty until proven innocent. His powers have been placed in a supernatural time out until his upcoming trial. He doesn’t have time to investigate a runaway bride case. But the bride is a supermodel who also happens to be supernatural, so he has to handle damage control. His biggest concern—a tempting woman who insists on being part of the investigation.

Can a wedding phobic and a powerless paranormal work together to solve the case while finding their own fairy-tale…or faery-tale…happy ever after?


In Sickness and In Elf is the first book in the paranormal wedding planners romance series. If you like romance with a side order of mystery and a dash of humorous hijinks, then you’ll love this series by Golden Heart® winner and RITA® finalist AE Jones.


Like all the books in this Paranormal Wedding Planner series, it can be read alone, but they are much more fun when read together.

If you want to read them in order…

In Sickness and In Elf – opposites attract, fish out of water, alpha hero with secrets, strong female heroine with opinions, weddings and more weddings, with elves, vampires, nymphs, werewolves, and witches, rolled up into a romance/mystery story

From This Fae Forward – enemies to lovers, fake fiancé, ex Navy SEAL, sexy and sweet-talking alpha hero, strong and independent heroine, warring nymph clans, all played out in a mystery-romance

To Have and to Howl – second chance romance, strong female heroine, damaged werewolf hero, courtroom drama, widow afraid to love again, all in this mystery-romance

For Better or For Wolf – opposites attract, playboy wolf who vows never to settle down, smart but uptight psychiatrist with control issues, werewolf pack politics and attempted murder, in the midst of this mystery-romance

For Witch or For Poorer – best friends’ little sister, coming into her own, witches and werewolves, magic and mayhem, in this mystery-romance

Till Demon Do Us Part – enemies to lovers, grumpy recluse alpha hero, honest, strong and quirky heroine, demons and faeries, courtroom drama, as part of this mystery-romance
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Take one wedding

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  • Opposites Attract
  • Fish Out of Water
  • Alpha Hero with Secrets
  • Strong Heroine with Opinions
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01DEEY4U0
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Gabby Reads Publishing LLC
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 2, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4.4 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 366 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1941871126
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 6 ‏ : ‎ Paranormal Wedding Planners
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Award-winning author, AE Jones spends her nights weaving stories about all variation of supernatural—their angst and their humor. After all, life is about both…whether you sport fangs or not.

AE's has won the Golden Heart® Award, as well as the Booksellers' Best Award. Her books have also been finalists in the RITA® Award, the National Readers' Choice Award, Holt Medallion Award, and the Daphne du Maurier Award of Excellence.

AE lives in Ohio surrounded by her eclectic family and friends who in no way resemble any characters in her books. Honest. Now her two cats are another story altogether.

website: www.aejonesauthor.com

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Customers enjoy this paranormal romance as a fun new series with a lighthearted, laugh-out-loud approach. The book features well-developed characters, including fun secondary characters, and maintains a fast-paced, full-of-surprises narrative. Customers find the writing style witty and appreciate the smart and pretty protagonists.

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46 customers mention "Readability"46 positive0 negative

Customers find the book engaging and fun to read, particularly appreciating its new storyline and adventure elements.

"This was a reasonably entertaining read. The Heroine wasn't all that likeable, but I've read worse...." Read more

"...There are mundane humans, faeries, elves, weres, and all sorts of simian plots. This was a fun read. On to the next adventure." Read more

"...Alex is a relatable, likeable heroine and Devin is the hottest elf since Legolas...." Read more

"Not bad, but to much angst to really be interesting." Read more

23 customers mention "Romance"19 positive4 negative

Customers enjoy the romance in the book, describing it as a laugh-out-loud, lighthearted paranormal story with wicked humor.

"...of America Rita Award for Best First Book as well as for the Best Paranormal Romance...." Read more

"I love the wit and humor of AE Jones's books and this one did not disappoint...." Read more

"...The series has a nice element of romance and humor, but what really got me was the world she has built...." Read more

"I enjoyed every page of this feisty love story...." Read more

22 customers mention "Character development"22 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the characters in the book, particularly the fun secondary characters, with one customer noting the strong heroine and another mentioning the believable paranormal characters.

"...Now I’m happy to report she’s done it again—created a brand new world of characters and a book you can’t put down...." Read more

"...Alex is a relatable, likeable heroine and Devin is the hottest elf since Legolas...." Read more

"...The characters were well developed and I liked their interactions. World building was great and I liked all the little side stories, and twists...." Read more

"...The characters and world are well written and there is "meaning" if you will in this series...." Read more

12 customers mention "Mystery"12 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the mystery elements of the book, finding it light and full of surprises, with one customer noting how the paranormal aspects keep the story engaging.

"...It was basically a romance with a little supernatural. There was, at least, a varied group of supernatural species...." Read more

"I enjoyed this story! It was really fun and I liked the different take on the supernatural...." Read more

"...Fun, sexy and full of surprises--In Sickness and In Elf is my favorite paranormal romances this year!" Read more

"This book was a big surprise. I halfway expected something silly- no big expectations. I really enjoyed this story. It was far more than I expected...." Read more

10 customers mention "Writing style"10 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the writing style of the book, describing it as well-written and witty.

"...Ms. Jones' writing style is strong and readable, as her 2013 Golden Heart win for an earlier book attests. A fun read!" Read more

"...The books are well written and flow easily, allowing for the perfect escape into the world of paranormal wedding planning!" Read more

"...Very well written (a real treat given the increase in the number of books that apparently aren’t edited carefully)." Read more

"...What could go wrong? Yep. Everything. Fun. Sassy. Fast paced. Well written. I am so hooked!" Read more

8 customers mention "Pacing"8 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the pacing of the book, describing it as a fast-paced romp.

"In Sickness and in Elf is a fast-paced romp about a wedding-phobic wedding planner who returns to work after being jilted to discover that her..." Read more

"...The books are well written and flow easily, allowing for the perfect escape into the world of paranormal wedding planning!" Read more

"...What could go wrong? Yep. Everything. Fun. Sassy. Fast paced. Well written. I am so hooked!" Read more

"What a fun, fast, and witty read! I thoroughly enjoyed the characters and the backstory. Yes, there is romance (quite a lot of it!)..." Read more

6 customers mention "Sexiness"6 positive0 negative

Customers find the book sexy and smart, with one customer noting it's not overly glamoured up.

"...Fun, sexy and full of surprises--In Sickness and In Elf is my favorite paranormal romances this year!" Read more

"...The women are all smart and pretty. The Others are a wide, wide range of beings. My favorite were the bird...people...." Read more

"...Not overly sexed, not to "glamoured" up, no pun intended, not to actioned out, in other words just right." Read more

"...What could go wrong? Yep. Everything. Fun. Sassy. Fast paced. Well written. I am so hooked!" Read more

5 customers mention "Series quality"5 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the series, with one describing it as delightful.

"A fun and original new series...." Read more

"I'm a big fan of AE Jones and love her new series...." Read more

"Five stars. Great start in a new series. I love all the characters including the Simian. Maybe he will turn good in another installment." Read more

"Delightful new series starter..." Read more

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  • MJ
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it! Fabulous Read, Humor and Heart!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2016
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    I loved AE Jones’s Mindsweeper series, the first book of which was nominated for the prestigious Romance Writers of America Rita Award for Best First Book as well as for the Best Paranormal Romance. Now I’m happy to report she’s done it again—created a brand new world of characters and a book you can’t put down. I mean, how can you even say paranormal wedding planners and not chuckle hysterically?

    Alex Bennett has a problem. She works for her grandmother’s high-end wedding planning business but she’s got a huge phobia of weddings after being ditched at the altar. There’s tension between her and her grandmother after Alex’s forced two-year absence from the business. Worse, during a routine wedding, Alex witnesses a shocking event that reveals to her that paranormal creatures not only exist but are a big part of the wedding planning business—and her life. Way big, as she discovers the business is being sabotaged by paranormal creatures.

    Bad goes to worse as a big hunky alpha male investigator Devin Cole shows up to figure out who’s behind the sabotage. He’s annoying, bossy, and pushes her every button, especially the smoking hot guy ones. Devin is just as annoyed with Alex but also very attracted to her. But he’s tortured by an incident where his ex-girlfriend as well as his brother were killed, and he’s paranormal himself…except he’s been stripped of his powers before his big hearing before his upcoming trial. This blend of self-torture he endures is enough to keep him away from Alex…or at least try to.

    Devin’s team of paranormal investigators is a hoot, including the techie guy named Gizmo, two hot twin brothers, a gorgeous cowboy, and a loudly protesting cat named Monster. Each chapter has laugh-out-loud headings about wedding planning that are clever and funny.

    Watching these two main characters who have tons of heart grow and change is a pleasure as they struggle toward their happily-ever-after…as well as encounter an interesting world of supernatural supremacists who want to stop human-supernatural pairings at any cost. The riveting conclusion kept me up late and had plenty of twists and turns. Plus, the book has an overall message of tolerance that’s subtly wound in among the action.

    Loved this book, can’t wait for the next!
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  • Jcat
    4.0 out of 5 stars Light romance, light mystery, light paranormal...just.--light. 3-1/2 Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2021
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    This was a reasonably entertaining read. The Heroine wasn't all that likeable, but I've read worse. It was basically a romance with a little supernatural. There was, at least, a varied group of supernatural species. I wasn't driven to read it straight through like I would if I was totally involved with the plotline, but it was certainly a decent read.

    I am rounding my 3-1/2 stars up to 4, because it was a complete HEA without a cliffhanger for this particular relationship. The next book, according to the teaser at the end of this book, will be about this main character's best friend.

    I may check out the next book.
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  • Jewelry buff
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fun intro to another world of friends
    Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2024
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    This one involves family secrets, company secrets and espionage, and interspecies politics. There are mundane humans, faeries, elves, weres, and all sorts of simian plots. This was a fun read. On to the next adventure.
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  • Jeanne Oates Estridge
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Demons and Ms. Jones
    Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2016
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    In Sickness and in Elf is a fast-paced romp about a wedding-phobic wedding planner who returns to work after being jilted to discover that her grandmother's wedding lanning business does a lot of work for the supernatural community (which she never new existed). Not only that, but someone is sabotaging those paranormal weddings, in ever more dangerous and destructive ways, for reasons unknown. She quickly pairs up with an elf (think Lord of the Rings, not shoemakers and Santa) to solve the mystery and quickly becomes embroiled in a life-and-death struggle to stop the mayhem before it destroys Grandma's life's work. Alex is a relatable, likeable heroine and Devin is the hottest elf since Legolas.

    My favorite thing about In Sickness and in Elf was the almost endless supply of demons Ms. Jones managed to come up with, including an anura demon/horny dentist who hits on Alex when she goes off to investigate on her own.

    Ms. Jones' writing style is strong and readable, as her 2013 Golden Heart win for an earlier book attests.

    A fun read!
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  • Amazon Customer
    3.0 out of 5 stars Fair,
    Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2021
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    Not bad, but to much angst to really be interesting.
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  • BooksBooksBooks
    4.0 out of 5 stars different and fun
    Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2023
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    I enjoyed this story! It was really fun and I liked the different take on the supernatural. The characters were well developed and I liked their interactions. World building was great and I liked all the little side stories, and twists. Worth the read!
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  • Love2Read
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fun, sexy and full of surprises!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2016
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    I love the wit and humor of AE Jones's books and this one did not disappoint. The wedding planner theme isn't new, but wedding planner to paranormal entities produces outrageous story complications that had me laughing, on the edge of my seat and thoroughly enjoying.

    The heroine is a mortal wedding-phobe as a result of being jilted at the altar. The hero has had his powers taken away and is awaiting his trial to find out if they'll ever be returned. She thinks he's mortal--he's trying to keep her from getting killed while they try to find out who's sabotaging paranormal weddings and why. Fun, sexy and full of surprises--In Sickness and In Elf is my favorite paranormal romances this year!
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  • surf dog
    5.0 out of 5 stars easy fun read
    Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2024
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    I picked up the book because I’ve read other books by AE Jones. It looks silly from the cover, but it was very fun to read with lots of intrigue
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  • Luise
    3.0 out of 5 stars Guter Ansatz, an der Ausführung hapert es
    Reviewed in Germany on December 26, 2021
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    Interessant
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  • Always on Amazon
    5.0 out of 5 stars Weddings and supernaturals what more could you want?
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 4, 2025
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    I really enjoyed this story. It is one of the first fantasy style books that I've read and it has given me a real buzz for wanting my of the fantasy world. The story line had me guessing along but I guessed wrong so it was very well written. There was definitely something I wasn't expecting that made shout no way out loud. Would definitely recommend.
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  • S. Chalmers
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved this book!
    Reviewed in Canada on January 12, 2017
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    I thoroughly enjoyed this book and can't wait to read more by this author. The characters were fun and sweet, the story a delightful romp through a unique, intriguing supernatural world. I'm looking forward to future books by this author.
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  • Toots Sullivan
    4.0 out of 5 stars Light fun
    Reviewed in Australia on November 2, 2020
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    I did enjoy most of this book, not totally sure why, I guess it was a bit of light hearted mystery fun. While it was clean there are rude, crude and suggestive parts in it, so ‘clean’ readers beware.
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  • Dallass
    3.0 out of 5 stars An fun read
    Reviewed in Australia on December 19, 2018
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    If you are a fan of MaryJanice Davidson, Dakota Cassidy, Molly Harper or Katie MacAlister then you’ll enjoy In Sickness and in Elf.

    With fun characters, a zany plot, and a couple of twists thrown in, this story held my attention as the pages flew by.

    3.25 stars 🌟
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