Witchever Way You Go

Witchever Way You Go by Anne William Website | Twitter | Instagram Publication Date: October 22, 2023 Publisher: Indie Pages: 156 ISBN: Genre: Romance | Contemporary Source: ARC Add to Goodreads

Synopsis: Oliver and Emma signed up to swap houses for a few months. Emma’s house fits her vibe, it’s Gothic with witchy vibes and an impressive candy stash. Oliver’s house is decked out for Christmas, even though it’s not even Halloween yet. Their personalities are nothing alike, Oliver is obsessed with Christmas, he has a collection of ugly Christmas sweaters and an unhealthy obsession with hot cocoa. Emma doesn’t do the Christmas thing, she spends her time watching Halloween movies and drinking pumpkin spice lattes.

Review: This was the cutest holiday novella! It’s the perfect book to read as we transition from Halloween to Christmas. I was expecting this to be a bit cheesy but nope! It’s just a really sweet and cozy holiday romance.

It is a novella so the romance happens really quickly but Anne is a pro at making it feel seamless and realistic. We learn quite early on that these two characters aren’t as different as they may appear on the outside. I love the relationship that develops between them and the little tricks and magic Emma uses on Oliver.

There are so many adorable references in this book to Christmas/Halloween movies, famous witches, Gilmore Girls, and seasonal treats like gingerbread, Halloween candy, and pumpkin spice lattes.

I’d love to see a follow-up of these characters in the future, just a little glimpse into their lives a year down the line. There is also a bit of found family for Emma because Oliver’s family accepts her right away and welcomes her in with open arms.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

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Wild About My Neighbor

Wild About My Neighbor (Wild About You, #4) by Anne William Website | Twitter | Instagram Publication Date: August 08, 2023 Publisher: Indie Pages: 194 ISBN: 9798856011769 Genre: Romance | Contemporary Source: ARC Add to Goodreads Available for Purchase: Amazon | Barnes & Noble

 

Synopsis: Nova has lived her entire life on the safe side, always too apprehensive to make big decisions. When Nova ends up with her heart broken, she decides to move to a small town to open up a bakery instead of moving to the city to be a prestigious chef. When Nova meets her handsome neighbor, Luke, the local veterinarian, she can't help but feel an instant attraction. To protect her heart, Nova goes out of her way to avoid Luke at all costs, that is until she finds herself in a pickle and Luke is the only one who can help her.

Review:This was my first book by Anne William and it did not disappoint. This is book 4 in the series but can be read as a stand-alone. I genuinely enjoyed it, so I will be going back to read the others.

I love the relationship Nova and Luke have with their friends and town folk. It’s very endearing and sweet. I love a good “he falls first” romance but parts of this felt a bit rushed. However, it is a shorter story, more like a novella, so of course things are going to move at a faster pace. I just wish there was a bit more build-up between the characters but I understand why there wasn’t.

I enjoyed the witty banter between Luke and Nova. I also really liked Anne’s writing style and her attention to detail. Her flow was very enjoyable and it made this a quick and fun read.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

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