An interesting novella about witches - and those with special powers- in modern Britain. Don't worry, it's not too woo woo - it's more of a love story between Thea and Marc, both of whom must also come to terms with themselves. It's a quick read for a lazy afternoon.

The book was decent. The plot was not bad. I liked the characters and the set up for the next book. I recommend.

Its a good story, part romance, part looking back to times past, part supernatural. I just didn't realize how short it actually was.

I just wasn't able to "get" the characters. There wasn't enough story to truly develop them.

Its a good mix of people, a fun story, once I understood what was happening.
The beginning had me floundering a little as compressing a story into a novella means details are short, and I wasn’t always quite sure what was going on. It comes clearer though and turns into a pleasant light fantasy romance.
It was an OK read but just a bit on the short and light side for me.

This is book one in the Langston Bay Trilogy and does a good job of introducing all the major characters and painting the setting as an ideal island perfect for the magic the characters possess. The book is realitively short but the love story is hot and heavy. Thea is a witch who is just learning to use her magic with the help of her friend and neighbor. Marc returns to the island after losing a friend and patient to suicide to heal himself and decide his future. The magic aspect isn't overused and seems very plausible.

Sweet little read. Was hoping for more paranormal but the love story was pretty cute. Worth a read and will read the next one.

This is an intriguing start to a new paranormal series set in a small community on the British coast. Thea Lavelle discovered she is a witch whilst away at University in London. Her best friend, Ellie, helped her learn to cope and control her powers and both returned to the comparatively tranquil homes. Now Ellie’s brother is also returning home. He’s a healer and a military man who had planned to be a lifer, but is reevaluating his choices after a patient of his unexpectedly commits suicide. He’s returned to his childhood home and when he meets Thea the attraction is instant and mutual. Thea, however, realises their souls have crossed paths before and she’s anxious to discover how and when. Fate is definitely at work but will their past interact with their present to enable them to have a future together or to tear them apart?

The story is set in contemporary times, with characters who are part of the community but have secret abilities. The magic is a relatively minor part of this story, though the spirits and ghosts have a more significant role. It is a novella, a quick but entertaining read. I look forward to reading future books in this series to learn more about the characters and discover just what has happened between some of them to make them so wary of each other. The author’s descriptions of the setting really bring it to life in the imagination of the reader and were a key strength in the story. I’ll definitely look out for future stories in the series as I want to get to know the characters better and discover what happens to them all!

I requested and received a copy of this novel, via NetGalley. This is my honest review after choosing to read it.