Whispers in the Forest is a lush, romantic, and mystical read that blends past and present in such a captivating way. I loved being swept up in Sarah’s world, from the luxury of New York to the rose fields of Provence. Her journey felt both glamorous and emotionally raw, especially as she struggles to understand the strange pull of her visions and dreams. The time travel and past-life elements gave the story a magical edge, and the tarot inspiration added a really unique layer. This book had me turning pages late into the night. If you enjoy romance with a touch of mystery and a lot of heart, I definitely recommend it.

Arcanum: Whispers in the Forest is the second book in the Arcanum series by Kelly O'Hearn. Brimming with passion and magic, readers will embark on yet another occult adventure following Sarah through her past lives.

Sarah Fuller is in France to explore an ancient species of Rose that has captivated her attention. With a connection to a past life in medieval France, involving a herbalist, the rose will lead Sarah on a journey to her soul mate. Still consulting her Tarot reader for advice, Sarah's supernatural mystery involving her karmic past deepens as she tries a new therapy that will complicate matters for her marriage and her long lost love.

I really enjoyed the first Arcanum book and I also really liked Whispers in the Forest. I love the concept of the author being inspired to write these stories after channeling her past lives through Tarot cards. It adds a mysticism to her stories that transports me to another time and place. The rose and its esoteric symbolism was beautifully explored in this story and I could almost smell their delicate fragrance coming off the pages. Sarah's marital strife was further explored in this book and her confusion of her spiritual journeying felt realistic. There was a good balance between the magic and the romance this time around, although there were still several descriptive intimate scenes that I personally didn't care for. My main complaint is that some of the language felt a little too contemporary for 16th century France.

If you are a fan of romantic fantasies and occult fiction, I would recommend Arcanum: Whispers in the Forest.