Thank you, Netgalley, for providing me with an ARC of this book.

Everyone deserves a second chance, right?

This book was an enjoyable read with a satisfyingly happy ending. The main characters experience a strong emotional connection, marked by both joy and sorrow. Adding a struggling Goddaughter for dramatic effect further enhances the story. The world-building is well-crafted and effectively develops various relationships throughout the narrative.

I read this book in a single day. I so enjoy April Asher and her stories. I loved the second chance romance (which is normally not one of my favorite tropes), as well as the fun competition the characters participate in. The magic in Aprils book is fun to read and the spicy scenes were so good! The pacing towards the end felt a little rushed. There was a lot to tie up at the end. The story reminds me a lot of her supernatural series. I do hope this becomes part of a series and we get to see some of the other characters that were introduced in this first book.

A light-hearted, cozy paranormal romance with a small-town setting, second chance romance,
and close-knit friend group.

It’s a fast read perfect for a flight or vacation. I'd be interested to see future books centered on the main characters' friends. One thing that may deter readers: the cheesy, vulgar humor that’s not funny. I don’t mind dirty humor at all, but the jokes here are forced.

this was like if a hallmark movie had a baby with halloweentown. the setting was super cute & this definitely delivered with the cutest small town vibes!!

i do wish we learned a bit more about the magic system & the fated festival events that took place. they served as a convenient backdrop but i kind of just didn’t care? there needed some more explanation about that.

while the concept of this was adorable, i don’t think it was executed in the best way. the main couple had no chemistry and none of the tension and real angst that makes a second chance romance so good. i also found the dialogue and banter to be cringey (for lack of a better term).

the characters fell flat and the book just.. happened? if that makes sense. the narration was nothing groundbreaking nor was it horrible, it just was.

this book was lowkey one giant miscommunication trope (which is one of my pet peeves) and i was begging on my knees for the characters to just TALK TO EACH OTHER!

overall, this book just wasn’t for me but i think there will be plenty of people who enjoy it!

Desperate for answers for her shifter niece, Harry decides that it's time to return to her hometown-the place she's avoided for 13 years. She hopes that the Alpha of the Rocky Mountain Pack can help Grace. But when she arrives, Harry finds Jaxon, the boy she never got over, is the new Alpha.

Read if you like:
-Small Magical Town
-Fated Mates

I struggled to connect with this book. It was supposed to be second chance, but it didn't read that way to me. Not a bad book, just one that didn't grab my interest.

This is an ARC read from NetGalley. I gave it a 3.5. It was a cute little story with a happy ending for everyone. I’d like to see a spin-off with Grace, her mom and dad; that’d be cute. I laughed out loud at the erection eclairs and cinna-boobs.

The blurb for this story felt like it was right up my alley, and there was a lot I loved about it, but it unfortunately didn't really do it for me! I think my biggest issue was I struggled with getting past a lot of the decisions that had been made by the characters and the way those decisions affected those around them. I thought the love story was cute though and I love a second chance romance! Thank you for sending me this ARC!

I loved it! Loved the chemistry between characters! I just ate this book up, could not put it down. Sizzling fated mates slow burn with great banter but also sweet and cozy. Will definitely keep an eye out for this author in the future.

This was such a good book. It was a quick read. Once I started it, I had a hard time putting it down. If you like fantasy romance with a bit of spice, this book is for you. There are witches, shifters, angels and demons and a dragon. I would definitely recommend this book!!

Thank you so much for the opportunity to read this ARC! I was so excited because I loved April Asher’s other supernatural series so much. This was so fun! So many interesting characters and an intriguing magical world. I like how the witches and shifters and all magical creatures exist together. I was annoyed at first with Harry and Jax and how long it took them to resolve the first miscommunication but overall this book was very enjoyable and I’m excited to continue this series and see what happens with the other fated couples.

Thank you so much to Net Galley and St. Martin’s Press for allowing me to read this as an ARC. This book releases on 5/13/25.

I love April Asher’s writing. Easy to read and a captivating story, this book was delightful and I enjoyed Harry’s journey of coming home and finding that where you were is where you were always meant to be. I’m excited for this series to continue.

Really well written! This book was an easy read without having information overload, so you didn’t feel lost the entire time. Good amount of humor and has a great plot! Would have loved to hear more of their backstory/younger years.

I received an advanced copy through Netgalley and I loved this book. Harlow or "Harry" left her hometown of Fates Haven after a Fated Matches Festival went terribly wrong and her boyfriend Jaxon was matched with her best friend Elodie. She comes back to town after 13 years with her friend's daughter who needs help from Jaxon who is now alpha of his pack. There has not been a Fated match since that Festival 13 years ago, everyone's magic is slightly off but things are starting to right itself as Harry comes back to town. I loved this story, the banter and the fun "magical" lore. I loved how Harry allowed herself to meet her destiny head on. 13 years is a long time to be away but it's also time to mature and for her and Jaxon to heal their wounds. I can't wait to read more about their friends and hopefully more about Harry and Jaxon.

I had such high hopes for this book! This ended up being a DNF for me. I thought the premise was intriguing and if it had been executed properly, I think this story would have been more interesting.

My biggest issue was how bland it felt. I’m not sure if it was the writing, the lack of tension between the two main characters or the dialogue…but I couldn’t finish it. Some of the dialogue was cringe and the main characters didn’t have enough tension. I wasn't invested in Harry and Jax's relationship.

The story immediately sucked me in. I loved the dynamic between Harlow and Grace throughout the book, over protective guardian that’s doing her best and a sassy teenager figuring out who she is and being just as protective of Harlow. There isn’t a single bad character, every personality is well developed and I loved them all. The second chance romance was adorable, predictable but I didn’t mind that. Everything was very low stakes and cozy while also have competitive moments throughout the festival.

Very enjoyable quick read that I could have had another 200 pages and would have loved every minute of it.

A funny, sappy small town romance with a little bit of magic flair. This read was quick and light, with a loveable cast of characters.

This book was… a book. That’s about all I can say. It followed the exact pattern you’d expect, with no surprises or unexpected twists. The characters felt pretty flat, and the central conflict—13 years of angst—could have been resolved with a single phone call, which made it frustrating to read. The ending clearly set up future books about the other characters introduced, but I don’t feel compelled to continue the series.

Thank you Net Galley for this ARC. This was a great paranormal romance as it was funny, sweet, and fast paced. The story starts off with Harlow "Harry" having left her hometown with the intent of never returning. Harry begrudgingly takes her best friend's daughter, Grace, back to her hometown, Fates Haven, as she has run out of options. Grace needs help learning to control her magic/shifter powers. Harry goes to the alpha of the pack for help not knowing its Jax who broke her heart all those years ago. Jax and Harry come to an agreement to work together to help Grace. This leads them to interacting, working through what broke them in the past, and of course falling in love again. I would recommend this to people who like stories with small town feels, strong friendships, found family, and a sweet second chance love story. :) .

Harlow abandons her hometown and future life when the love of her life gets fate matched to her best friend. Running from the past for 13 years, she's forced to return by a twist of fate that has her goddaughter niece as an unknown shifter who can't control her gifts and the only choice is to come home for help.

Forced to confront her past, life turned out differently than she imagined. I enjoyed the quirky sense of community and the supporting characters as Harry, Jax and Grace try to work out their futures. Everything wasn't forgive and forget so despite being supernatural it lent the story credibility.

I loved this book! It is such a cozy read! I wanted to live in Fates Hallow! I really loved the themes in the book (found family, second chance, fated mates). It also gave a really cute twist on a shifter romance that I really enjoyed! I found myself laughing at the banter and rooting for all of the characters. I really would love to hear the stories of the side characters and see how their Fates play out. Definitely recommend this book to anyone that loves a cozy little romance!