When Sonya MacTavish inherits a huge Victorian mansion on the coast of Maine, she moves right in, not knowing the house is haunted. She hears footsteps, doors slamming, and voices but it’s when a mirror appears that the haunting is taken to the next level. She steps through the mirror and sees a bride murdered on her wedding day and realizes it’s a scene that plays out again and again and she must be the person to break that pattern.

Her best friend Cleo moves in, which adds a fun girl power element to the fight against evil, and her cousin Owen and her new beau Trey round out the foursome. Sonya’s romance with Trey triggers the witch Hester Dobbs who amps up her haunting and seems to frighten more than physically hurt anyone. As the story moves forward Hester’s actions may become more of a threat and I can’t wait to see what book three brings.

What I think makes this series different than some of Nora Roberts other series is that the story follows Sonya through each book. Sometimes in her other series the side characters get their own books. I like that this is Sonya’s fight and that as each story moves forward the reader’s emotions become more entangled with Sonya and what she’s going through. Sometimes, with Nora’s writing it’s very easy to separate yourself from what you’re reading, this series, even though fantastical, seems easier to become involved emotionally.

As far as love stories go, I’m pretty ho-hum when it comes to Trey and Sonya. I like that he’s supportive, but I almost feel like he gets in the way of the plot more than becomes integral to it. Owen on the other hand, is family, and can see the spookiness, can walk through the mirror, etc. I think because he’s more involved I like his actions and reactions more. He and Cleo are just starting their flirtation and his steadiness is a good contrast to her artistic nature. They’re a fun couple to read.

I am really enjoying this series so far and am looking forward to the conclusion next year. I can’t wait to see how Sonya kicks Hester’s witchy butt, with her friends help, of course!

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