Witches Get Stuff Done by Molly Harper Narrator: Amanda Ronconi, Teddy Hamilton
Series: Starfall Point #1
Published by Audible Originals on August 27, 2022
Source: Audible Plus
Genres: Paranormal Romance
Length: 8 hrs 23 mins
Pages: 287
Format: Audiobook
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Reigning queen of paranormal romantic comedy Molly Harper is back with the first book in a spellbinding new series!
Riley Denton-Everett always felt like something was missing in her life—and her numerous odd jobs and short-lived relationships haven’t brought her any closer to finding it. Everything changes when she receives a mysterious message: You’re a Denton. You belong on Starfall Point. Once you’re here, I’ll tell you everything you need to know.
When Riley arrives on the island, she learns her aunt has left her a historic mansion brimming with haunted antiques. Turns out, that’s not the only thing she’s inherited. Riley also hails from a long line of witches whose magic is critical to protecting the living.
Edison Held, the town’s frustratingly hot librarian, is completely unaware of the ghosts in Riley’s ancestral home and is determined to convince her to open it up to the public. Riley starts to wonder if Edison’s knowledge of the island’s history can help her get a handle on her new powers—but can she trust him with her secrets? And can she trust herself with the simmering attraction brewing between them?
I don’t read a lot of romances – I get annoyed with miscommunications that almost seem purposeful, ridiculous grudges, and love triangles. Witches Get Stuff Done was fun, though. After a rather disastrous ferry ride, Riley arrives on Starfall Point Island. She’s expecting to meet her long lost aunt, but instead learns of her aunt’s death and finds herself caretaker to a house full of ghosts. The love interest is a cute, intelligent librarian, Edison. Yes, their first meeting is a bit yucky and maybe they fall in love a little too quickly, but they made me smile. They both have some baggage from past relationships, but don’t let it overwhelm the present. They talk to each other honestly and share things. Most of the tension comes from the ghosts and the mysteries surrounding the house.
t’s fun to watch Riley find her circle of friends. She’s new in town and her aunt always kept pretty aloof from the locals, but Riley is much more open to meeting people and letting them in. Alice and Caroline prove to be great backup and nice people to hang out with. And they even both get along with Edison.
We do have a bad guy who’s been trying to break into the house. I will say I was disappointed by who it turned out to be. I wasn’t surprised, but I wish the author had found a better option.
About Molly Harper
Molly Harper is the USA Today Bestselling author of more than forty paranormal romance, contemporary romance, young adult and mystery titles, most of them through Simon & Schuster, Audible, and Sourcebooks Casablanca. Her latest Audible Exclusive project, the Moonshadow Cove series, launched recently with THE WRONG WITCH TO HEX WITH. Her first-ever murder mystery, A PROPOSAL TO DIE FOR, was recently released by Berkley. Most of her titles are available in print, ebook and audio, wherever books are sold.
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