Review: Fun, Cute Paranormal Romance Read
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 04 30, 2013
3.5 of 5 StarsDeceiving the Witch Next Door is a fairly quick read, longer than a novella, not quite as long as most novels. I really enjoyed this quick read, Storie is a very fun, quirky character who, as a witch, has all sorts of magical tricks up her sleeve.  Storie returns to her small, home town to start her Storiebook Cafe after her father passes away.  Her best friend Harper comes with her and they begin work on renovating the old building into a storybook bookstore and cafe setting.  Complicating matters is the next door neighbor, Reid.  Reid needs to find a secret moonshine ingredient hidden in the cafe for his father.  Instead of being honest with Storie, he lies his way into the cafe but finds himself falling for the witch next door.I really liked the chemistry between Reid and Storie.  They have a spark that sizzles and heats the pages between them.  I also like that they don't just fall-in together.  Reid was kind of mean to Storie, he lied to her and pushed her buttons.  The more he gets to know Storie, the more he realizes that he really likes  the woman and wants to get to know her more.  Even though they have a strong instant attraction, their relationship develops at a slower pace.I did have a few issues with some of the scene setting and timing.  There were points in the book where I was confused about who was where.  For example, at one point, Storie was in the bathtub, but in the next sentence she was walking around.  There were a few of these moments through the book, and though they did not take away from the plot lines, I was distracted a few times.Overall, Deceiving the Witch Next Door is a fun, cute paranormal romance read.  I enjoyed the secondary characters as much as the main characters and with more witchy goings on brewing, the stage is set for future installments in the series, if Melissa Bourbon Ramirez decides to continue the series.  I have read some of Melissa Bourbon Ramirez's books before and I will read more in the future.  Readers, if you like paranormal romances and are in the mood for a light, quick read, this book may be a great fit for you.*I received this book for review*