⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐️ — A Cozy, Snowy, Spicy Return to Starview
🌶️🌶️🌶️ (2.5–3)
As an ARC reader for Hexed for the Holiday, I was already excited to return to Starview… but this novella somehow topped the first one for me. The storyline grabbed me right away, and I genuinely loved it even more than book one.
Junie was such a refreshing FMC — sassy, overworked, determined, and finally getting her moment to shine after being the best friend/sister in the first book. And Silas? He matched her energy so well. Steady, patient, protective, and carrying just enough emotional baggage to make him interesting without dragging the story down. Their dynamic was addictive in the best way.
The winter setting, the avalanche rescue, the forced downtime, the werewolf pack… who doesn’t love snow and werewolves? The vibes were immaculate. The tension between them built beautifully, and even without being fully spice‑heavy, it still delivered a solid 2.5–3 peppers worth of heat.
This novella has everything I want in a shifter romance: yearning, danger, pack bonds, found family, and yes — the knotting. It’s fast‑paced, cozy, and just plain fun.
My only tiny wish (without spoiling anything) is that we got a bit more after the sbow stopped. But honestly, that just means I wasn’t ready to leave them yet.
I’m so glad Courtney Corlew is in her paranormal era, and I cannot wait to see what else she brings to Starview.