Title: Heart of the Witch
Author: Deanna Chase
Series: Witches of Keating Hollow #2
Rating Out of 5: 4.5 (Amazing, but not quite perfect)
My Bookshelves: Magic, Paranormal romance, Witches
Pace: Medium
Format: eBook, Novel
Year: 2018
Second chance romances are always really fun and sweet. As you fall in love with the couple, you also get their history and all of the angst that informs the present relationship. In the case of Drew and Noel, it’s not just about their second chance, it’s also about getting over the death of Charlotte and all of the guilt and nonsense that goes along with it. It might be a wonderful second chance story, but I also love that the spotlight is frequently stolen by Noel’s daughter, Daisy. A fun cast that left me smiling and feeling all sorts of joy at the reading of this novel.
The complication of Charlotte’s death in this story makes for an incredibly unique romance, at least, I found it a little less predictable than what I’m used to. The interconnectedness of a small town romance also leads to some of these complications. Not only do they have the past between them, but also, there’s Noel’s ex to contend with. The trust issues, the current complications and their general unwillingness to actually communicate with each other in parts. But, I loved how, ultimately, they are able to move past the mistrust, the guilt and the pain of the past.
Xavier, Noel’s ex, is an absolute fool. I mean, it doesn’t matter what his intentions are and his drivers (which do ultimately come out). But his inability to respect and trust Noel literally destroy his life and happiness. It works well for this story, because I love Noel and Drew together. But, honestly, his pigheadedness and lack of communication are painful. Although it does make for a really interesting point of conflict throughout the story. Plus, there’s a bit of a tug of a potential love triangle with his resurgence in their lives. Just enough to make this a little more interesting.
Heart of the Witch is all about the power of time and how that can help to heal. You might always have scars from the past, but healing is possible with time. I love how Noel and Drew are able to find their way back to one another, as friends, and then as lovers. And how they ultimately choose to believe in the best in one another. Even as they make mistakes and forget to communicate. A message and ability that I maybe need to sometimes focus on myself.
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