Muse of the Witch

Witches of Keating Hollow, Book 9

By: Deanna Chase

Narrated by: Gabra Zackman

Wanda Danvers is always the life of the party. She sets her own terms and answers to no one. Her love life is no exception even if she is dating the talented and handsome Cameron Copeland. But before things can really take off, her teenaged step-sister shows up on her doorstep, needing a place to stay. Now with a teenager to care for, dating is complicated and so is Cameron. Suddenly he’s asking for a commitment...something Wanda has vowed never to give.

Cameron Copeland knows what he wants. And what he wants is Wanda Danvers. He’s ready to settle down, but how can he convince the commitment-phobic woman of his dreams he means business when he’s always traveling out of town for work? Add in a troubled teenager to the mix and Cameron has some serious work to do. But just as he’s ready to show Wanda he’s worth the risk, his gets a surprise visit of his own. Is it all too much for both Cameron and Wanda, or will they find a way to finally make a family of their own?

©2020 Deanna Chase (P)2020 Deanna Chase

Blake and Cameron

Back to Keating Hollow we go! It's time for Wanda's story. Oh jeepers her friends with benefits situation is going to take a sudden turn. And just when things get complicated with Wanda's younger stepsister, Cameron throws in the let's get serious.

Now let's go back to the stepsister situation that is Blake. Showing up on Wanda's doorstep in the midst of teenage angst. Not to mention Cameron is a successful screenwriter who finds himself out of town for work. Wanda is definitely a no strings attached kind of gal. But now she has to handle her demons and people always leaving.

I love being able to see how the characters grow throughout the series and a glimpse into their current lives even though this book is specific to Wanda and Cameron...I voluntarily reviewed an audio copy of Muse of the Witch from the author.

Absofreakinglutely Hilarious!

From the very first page, the book sets the stage for hilarity to ensue. There were numerous times throughout the book where I would literally start laughing out loud. Cameron’s mother is especially hilarious and easy to love. It made the story so enjoyable, and downright impossible to put down. I think I crammed the entire book in a 4 hour reading session. Wanda has always been a bit of a mystery, but also so footloose and carefree. It was really great to see her story and how she finally finds love after so many years of remaining single. They experience strife in their relationship through standard mis-or lack of communication which is a bit frustrating, yet it does advance the plot. I was a bit suspicious about Cam Berry and the timing of his arrival, but I’m glad he ended up being a truly good and honorable person. I was worried he had ulterior motives. By the end of the book, a new witch is introduced that we’ll get to focus on for the next book, and I’m excited to see what will happen in her story next.

Bubbly

I love Keating Hollow, wish I could move there!

Fairytale romance... girl meets boy, falls in love has speed bumps and road blocks... but gets happily ever after...

Garbra’s performance of this book is fabulous!

Building Commitment and Community, 4.5

This was a wonderful edition of the series and I was so excited to jump into this volume as Wanda has always been a favorite character and I was excited to get to know her and Cameron better. I love the way you get to see the community of Keating Hollow interact in each volume and the different relationships and dynamics play out. Although I never feel rooted in the actual town, I don't think I could give you any description of this place, the focus is really on the individuals and their relationships which are rich and complicated. Don't get me wrong these are still fluffy stories that are far from an in depth character analysis but it was lovely seeing the characters struggle with the very real life fears around commitment and navigating trust and family crisis. The beginning had me laughing a great deal but I appreciated that although Wanda often plays the class clown and comic relief in other stories the audience gets to see behind that one note of the character to the other qualities she possesses of loyalty, dedication, and deep love. Never fear we still get some great golf cart races, but we also get to see two folks fumbling through the rocky terrain of developing courtship. The final chapter the POV switches to the protagonist of the next volume Amelia Haliday who is the sister of the character Rex Haliday who is the main male love interest of book one in Deanna's other series Witches of Christmas Grove. I actually started with WOCG before discovering Deanna's other series. I don't think the it is as strong as Keating Hollow or Premonition Pointe but still fun fluffy melodrama with hints of magic. I will say the end set up with Amelia and her interest Grayson left a great deal to be desired, was not a set up that pulled me in but rather left me cringing. Needless to say I will of course listen as I am devouring all of Deanna's series but I actually didn't find myself rooting for Amelia. Gabra does well as always narrating and I know fans of the series will enjoy seeing this new more serious side of Wanda.

Loved it!

I loved this book so much! Wanda is one of my favorite characters and I was so glad to learn more a out her.