Heart of the Witch

Witches of Keating Hollow, Book 2

By: Deanna Chase

Narrated by: Gabra Zackman

Length: 5 hrs and 55 mins

Publisher's Summary

Welcome to Keating Hollow, the enchanted village where love, cupcakes, and magic collide. 

There are only three things that were ever important to Noel Townsend - love, family, and magic. Two out of three aren’t bad. She’s blessed with a large close-knit family and her magic has never been stronger. But love? That ended three years ago when her husband walked out on her and her daughter, and never looked back. 

These days Noel only has room in her pieced-together heart for her six-year-old daughter. But when Drew Baker shows up on the doorstep of her inn with news of her husband, fate has other plans. And so does Drew. If he can get past her defenses, Drew is going to do everything in his power to heal the heart of a witch.

©2018 Deanna Chase (P)2018 Deanna Chase

Excellent Performance of an Excellent Series

Book one formed a solid foundation for this series and this second book fits nicely on top, delving more deeply into characters we met in book one. Deanna's stories have a perfect flow without being "too" anything. Her style feels like "home" to me. A safe place to retreat and escape. I always know I can count on a nice little journey, and Keating Hollow doesn't disappoint.

I have a very persnickety ear when it comes to narrators. Gabra Zackman makes my "good list". Her voice is pleasant. She doesn't mispronounce words or have any odd non-intentional accents. I can differentiate between male/female, young/old. She doesn't have unnecessary pauses. She doesn't make weird mouth noises. She presents the characters well, performing their parts as opposed to merely reading.

Deanna Chase and Gabra Zackman make a lovely team.

Fantastic!

Another fantastic book by Deanna Chase! From golf cart races to a high speed chase, each scene is so vivid and realistic. I loved listening to Noel and Drew's story as they worked through life to find happiness together. Each Keating Hollow book is a stand alone story, but so much better when read in order.

Amazing story

First book in the series I was hook. This 2nd book has me addicted! Wow. Heart warming , action packed, a lots of drama. The story revolves around Noel, her little girl and the town. All the characters are amazing. There is mystery, magic, muder, and more. Then their is sheriff Drew. Can he and Noel ever become an item?

Your just going to have to get it to find out!

I loved it

Gabra zackman did a wonderful job reading all the parts and acting out this story. she she really add a lot of fun to it.

GREAT 2ND CHANCE AT LOVE STORY WITH SOME PARANORMA

This story is a great addition to the Keating Hollow series, which can defiantly be read/heard as a standalone book. I highly recommend this book as well as the previous book in series. Why? The narrator is very good at interpreting the various characters as well as having great inflection for various personality traits and emotions. The plot is well thought out and shows the real ups and downs of a romance that started years ago and has come full circle and the little bit of drama and witch craft just adds to the story to keep you entertained.

Still a Witchy Hallmark, With a Dash of Mystery

This is my favorite book of Chase’s so far. The townspeople are established characters by now, but continue to develop. The main character, Noel, is tough as nails and a much more in your face than Abby was. Book 1 was a bit too Hallmark-y for me, and this one continues with the sappy sweet romance; yet not everything is quite so sun-shiny perfect. The love interest with the Deputy especially when her husband up and left her three years prior gives a sense of mystery and foreboding that I really enjoyed. Her struggle to piece back her relationship with Abby was refreshing, as was highlighting her struggles with being a single strong mother for her daughter who suffers from anxiety from her father’s disappearance. The books just piece together nicely even though they’re highlighting other characters and relationships. I don’t normally read straight up romance (especially with little sex scenes) but Chase is starting to get me hooked. The ending nearly made me cry (AGAIN – THANKS DEANNA) but the final chapters bridge perfectly into the next book in the series and reel’s in the hook to keep you going. Well done!

Better than the First, Totally Addictive

As other reviewers have mentioned listening to this second volume I better appreciate what volume one was setting up. There was a lot of information that deepened the experience and understanding of some of the dynamics with the characters in this story. Noel and the romantic interest Drew were lots of fun to follow as they rediscover their flame for each other. The book does a great job of exploring family dynamics between mother and young daughter, grown sisters navigating their past and present, and daughters with an ailing father. It is deceptive how quickly the story and Gabra's wonderful narration pulled me into this tale and the moment I finished this volume I was already downloading book 3. The happy ending is inevitable and there was only one aspect of the final conflict between Noel and Drew that I raised a bit of a brow but the situation was quickly resolved. The use of magic is incredibly fun and I am so excited to spend more time in Keating Hollow with another Townsend sister. The final chapter had me laughing pretty hard and shifts to the point of view of Yvette and Jacob who are the main characters of book 3 Spirit of the Witch. For those who enjoyed book one I think you will love this second volume even more. This is definitely somewhat melodrama, and in terms of the romance this is more than a chaste kiss territory but no explicit sex scenes. Great supernatural romance with a little bit of mystery, great sprinkles of magic, bursts of comedy, family drama, and a town you are sure to want to spend more time in.

Real Life with a little Magic

This book is a blend of real life struggles with magic. Keating Hallow is a charming community of witches. The Townsend sisters are very close and always have each others backs. There is not a lot of paranormal activity or magic so far. I am hoping to see more in the next books.

Delightful Magical Series

Small town full of witches each character with their own “magical gifts”. Positive reading. Good family dynamics. Has plenty of action, mystery and suspense, humor and romance. This is the second book in the series. Better to read in order since character development builds with each book. Very addictive. Good narration. Only negative is that I wish each audiobook in this series was a little longer.

Another wonderful book in this series

With everything going on in the world right now I needed something to make me smile. This book for sure did that. This town and these sisters are fantastic. I wish I could live there.
I loved this book. I enjoyed the story, the characters journey and their growth. I don’t want to say too much because I don’t want to give spoilers. I will say that I finished it in one afternoon and will be getting the next one immediately, that ending has me completely hooked for the next book.

My favorite by far!

I wish I was in Keating Hollow! The Townsend sisters have me hooked on their lives. Deanna Chase is a fantastic author, with the ability to immerse the reader/listener in the story. The golf cart race had me laughing and feeling like I was riding shotgun. Drew’s drive to keep Noel and her daughter safe from the past left me a little in love with him! Gabra Zackman has a smooth voice that made listening so easy! From the teaser at the end, I cannot wait for the next book!

Good story

Book 2 in this series is just as good as book 1. The town inn keeper and the sherif make for an interesting lost love story. The side issues added to the overall story. The characters are endearing and entertaining ( the golf cart race was funny!). The narrator is very nice job! I received a free copy of this audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

Highly recommended

Great narrator, another good read filled with twists and turns. Recommend the series. Highly recommended

Heart of a great story

Book 2 in the series. This audio can be listened to as a stand alone . This is about another sister that needs to heal , Noel. It’s a cozy mystery that takes place in the small village of Keating Hollow . The author knows how to write strong characters, Noel knows what’s important in life , She has 2 out of the 3 of what she holds dear . Magic , family the only thing that Noel is missing is love. It doesn’t help that her husband walked out on her . Noel meets Drew again after a time apart. Drew is the sheriff that is wondering and looking into Noel husband disappearance. Drew wants to get together with Noel and show her what love is all about .
Will Noel open up her hear and let Drew in .Grab it and fall in love with this story. Grab book 1 also

Gabra Zackman performance was great. Another great story. Her voice is strong and smooth

Amazing small town PNR

Love this series, each book has been about sisters so far and I love the peek into the life of the others. the family and small town, make this a sweet and heartwarming story. Loved it!!