Book Description:A potion gone wrong: Mia Brooks is a reluctant witch, with powers that she tries to hold in check. But when her magic gets mixed up, supernatural forces are unleashed and suddenly she’s being pursued by werewolves—that she didn’t even realize existed…
Hidden emotions: Ethan Parker, Mia’s brother’s best friend, is home from deployment for the holidays. Mia’s not only hiding from werewolves, she’s trying to keep her feelings for Ethan secret; it would be a disaster if he knew she’s been nursing a long-time crush…
The power of love: things take a terrifying turn when Mia and Ethan are attacked by a werewolf. Ethan is amazed when Mia reveals her paranormal prowess as she tries to shield them from danger. But can she really protect them from the darkness that lurks? And how can he tell her that, for ages, he’s been denying what he really wants? Mia...
My Thoughts:
I completely enjoyed this novella. Mia is a witch. Her family doesn't know it, especially her brother and his best friend. Her mentor is trying to get her to be more 'witchy' but unlike some, Mia can't just wear her power out there. It must be controlled and hidden. After she mixes a potion for a man, life as she knows it changes. She and her brother's best friend, Ethan, are attacked by a werewolf and she learns there are more than just witches in the paranormal world...much more, deadlier creatures.
I liked Mia from the start. She was just herself, afraid to let others see what she was in case they treated her like the Salem Witches, but herself nonetheless. She has crushed on Ethan for years, but he is her brother's best friend and she knows he has never thought of her as more than an annoyance. I liked the twisting of the paranormal with the real world. I also liked that Ethan is a central character and not just the focus of her desire. He has loved her and been an inaugural part of her life for years and has his own back story. The fear she felt revealing her secret to Ethan, both for him and herself was palpable. Her brother was a protective man and I couldn't stand Mia's boyfriend. I did enjoy her potion making accident though!
I rate this a 5/5. I just couldn't put it down!
I rate this a 5/5. I just couldn't put it down!
Thank you to the author for the review copy of this book. I received this book in exchange for an honest review and the opinions stated above are 100% mine.
**This book contains adult themes/situations/language***
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