An enchanting romantic fantasy with fairies and ma

Cass’ great-aunt Alexandra has recently passed away and left Cass her house in the small town of Riddle. A place Cass hasn’t been for years. When she arrives she plans on sorting Alexandra’s stuff, selling the house as quickly as possible and then getting back to her normal life. But the residents of Riddle have other plans….

Her neighbours don’t want her to sell, and neither does the little girl she encounters in the woods. And when tarot cards start randomly appearing to her, she knows there’s something strange going on. And despite clearing her new home of Fae, one is resilient and determined to take her back to her past. But will Cass’ sight help her realise what she needs to do? And will the handsome teacher Matthew McCarthy persuade her to stay?

This was a lovely and charming tale that I thoroughly lost myself in. A little town with more going on that many are aware, Cass has some things to face up to. I really enjoyed the storyline, and definitely didn’t see some of the twists coming!

In terms of the characters, I did like Cass but she grated on me every now and then. I wish she’d just embrace the gift she was given and open her mind a little more! Lily is a wonderful little girl, with an open, beautiful and enquiring mind. I felt so sorry for her that the other kids were mean and just wanted her to have a little friend of her own. And her parents aren’t the most attentive parents – poor little love, I just wanted to give her a cuddle! Matthew was a brilliant character and I absolutely loved his dog! You can’t help but will Matthew and Cass to get together…… And although Alexandra wasn’t in it much as an actual person (more of a memory), I adored her! She sounds like a fascinating woman.

The setting is fantastic. The descriptions and narration made it really easy for me to imagine the woods, house and surrounding areas and leaves the appearances of the fae open to your own imagination.

Overall I thoroughly enjoyed this, and would love to return to Cass and Matthew to see what other magic and trouble they come across! If you’re looking for a fun, lighthearted, sweet romance with magic and fairies and some lovely characters, then definitely check this out. Recommended by me.

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