Harvest Web

Moonshadow Bay #4

by Yasmine Galenorn

Summer has been kind to January—work has involved a lot of quiet research, she’s helped Ari revamp her wedding plans, and settled into a comfortable routine with Killian. That all comes to a screeching halt when autumn crashes in like a bull in a china shop.

January finds herself plagued with a frightening ghost when renovations literally uncover a skeleton in a hidden room. She must discover who the dead man was and why his skeleton is in her house before she can exorcise the spirit—not an easy task in itself. On top of that, at work an even more serious issue arises when Conjure Ink’s new client is killed by the Whatcom Devil—an urban legend come to life. And now, it’s stalking January. Can Conjure Ink manage to find and destroy the creature before it manages to claim January as its next victim?

Reading Order of the Series:
1. Starlight Web: A Paranormal Women's Fiction Novel
2. Midnight Web: A Paranormal Women's Fiction Novel
3. Conjure Web: A Paranormal Women's Fiction Novel
4. Harvest Web: A Paranormal Women's Fiction Novel
5. Shadow Web: A Paranormal Women's Fiction Novel (forthcoming)

Genres: Paranormal, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Magic, Paranormal Romance, Witches, Romance

234 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 5, 2021

About the author

NOTE: I SELDOM visit Goodreads and do very little here. Please see my website for more information on my work: https://galenorn.com

New York Times, Publishers Weekly, and USA Today bestselling author Yasmine Galenorn writes urban fantasy and paranormal romance, and is the author of over 80 books & numerous series, including the Wild Hunt Series, the Moonshadow Bay Series, the Fury Unbound Series, the Otherworld Series, the Bewitching Bedlam Series, and more. She wrote for trad publishers for 20 years until she went indie in 2016.

She’s also written nonfiction metaphysical books. She is the 2011 Career Achievement Award Winner in Urban Fantasy, given by RT Magazine. Yasmine has been in the Craft since 1980, is a shamanic witch and High Priestess. She describes her life as a blend of teacups and tattoos. She lives in Kirkland, WA, with her husband Samwise and their cats. Yasmine can be reached via her web site at Galenorn.com. Sign up for her newsletter at: http://galenorn.com/newsletter/

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Reviews

[Vannessa · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was another great book in this series and is my favourite in this series so far! Everything has been going well for January - she loves her job, has a great blossoming relationship with Killian, great friendships with her Aunt Teran and best friend Ari, and her house has just been renovated, finally making it feel like her own.

Unfortunately for January, those same house renovations have unlocked some dark and dangerous hidden away in a locked basement and she needs to call on the collective powers of her grandmother Rowan Firesong and her Coven to help rid the house of its unwanted guests.

At the same time Conjure Ink have a very strange case involving a creature feared by those living in the Mystic Wood and January and her friends try to help out when and where they can.

I love all the secrets that are revealed more and more in each of the books in this series. January is a great character to read about - she is passionate and determined, yet acknowledges that she still has so much to learn and is willing to ask for that help when she needs it, even if she doesn't always get the answers she wants!

So looking forward to seeing her on her next adventure!

I was given an Advance Reader Copy as a gift from the author without obligation. This is my honest review.

[Amy Mcdonald · Rating 5 out of 5]

January has her hands full I'm this book! First she is dealing with a ghost in her house, causing it's fair share of mayhem. Plus a monster thought to be only an Urban Legend. You have to read this book to find out what happens! I love the interaction between characters, the action, and the overall storytime! This is a perfect Halloween read with the ghost!! I Highly recommend this book, as well as all of Mrs. Galenorn's other series, pure magic between the pages!!
I was given an Advance Reader Copy as a gift from the author without obligation. I am providing an honest review.

[Lillie Gibson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was given an Advanced Reader Copy as a gift from the author without obligation. I'm providing an honest review. Wow!! January finds herself with her very own haunting in her home and dealing with a Whatcom Devil for Conjure Ink. So as January is putting her mark on her childhood home, she accidentally let's a ghost loose. To put it back she must uncover a dark secret of the past to help her future. And while there's unrest in her home, her work life isn't taking it easy either. A new client is murdered by what the team thinks is a Whatcom Devil. No one really knows what it is, how to get rid of it, or if it's even real. All they know is whatever it is, it's looking for it's next victim. I read this book in under three hours, couldn't put it down. I absolutely cannot wait to see what adventures January and her crew get into next in Shadow Web.

[Tamalita · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh wow, Yasmine Galenorn has outdone herself! I am so in love with this new series and this latest installment "Harvest Web" does not disappoint!

We catch up with January at the end of a remodeling project at her home. Lo and behold, the remodeling leads to a haunting. January must enlist the aid of her friends, family, and business colleagues to rid her home of this haunting. In the process, she learns more history about her family and Moonshadow Bay. She also really begins to come into her power.

Everyone is dealing with the haunting, at the same time January and her colleagues are on the search for something dark and nasty and in the Mystic Woods. January works to protect the imp and other forest inhabitants and she herself is vulnerable.

Yasmine Galenorn has an amazing way of telling a story, keeping me waiting with bated breath to discover what the next turn of events will lead to. I always love the details - food, coffee, clothes, weather.

I was given an Advance Reader Copy as a gift from author without obligation. I’m providing an honest review.

[Dawn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Summer was a quiet one for January and as summer wanes, she finds herself up in more mystery than she can shake a stick at as house renovations release a ghost in her house that has her wondering just what the heck is going on. Plus add in a dead man, a new case for Conjuring Ink with the Whatcom Devil on the move in the area and now January is trying to figure things out as well as stay alive as well. Can January put her house ghost to rest, solve the mystery of the dead body and try to stay away from the Whatcom Devil?

HARVEST WEB starts off slow and the author does a great job in capturing the mood of the beginning of the book- slow, easy and drama free. Well by end of chapter one, it all comes crashing down around January’s head when a mysterious ghost and dead body pop up in her house after renovations are done. I love how Ms. Galenorn continues to deliver a fun, action packed story that is filled with heart and a bit of romantic suspense as well. Her characters in this series feel so normal and life-like to me. It makes me want to pop in and have coffee with January, Ari and the gang one day.

The one thing I can honestly say about HARVEST WEB is how much fun it is. The story has a few twists and turns I don’t see coming and I love knowing more about January’s family, her heritage, and her powers. With every page I flipped, I got lost within HARVEST WEB until I looked up and saw hours passed and I finished the book. Now the waiting begins as the next book, Shadow Web, is out and we see what else is in store for January and the gang.

If you enjoy a fun, action packed paranormal story with characters that grow with each book and keep the reader glued to the seat, then I highly recommend this series for you to enjoy. Each book captivates the reader and I, for one, am eager to see where Ms. Galenorn’s goes with this series.

This is an objective review and not an endorsement.

[Melissa Fuhrman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Buckle up for a great ride and hang on tight! January is at it again! This time the mystery is in her own house and involves her family. How does she deal with it?
January is so well developed that you feel like you personally know her. Her growth and development, both as a witch and herself, is amazing to watch. You can't help but cheer her on.
Yasmine has, once again, written another well rounded, nail biting, fun story. She draws me in because I can relate to so much her characters go thorough. I have never been disappointed with any of her books.
I was given an advance reader copy from the author without obligation. I am providing an honest review.

[Julia Zsiga-Thynne · Rating 5 out of 5]

This new chapter in January’s life is a wild, nail biting ride! What do you do when the mystery is in your own home?! January has become my new favourite character as she is so real and relatable. I love watching her personal growth and when you throw in a creepy mystery that gives you goosebumps, this book is a huge win! It has such a fast pace, that reading it all in one sitting is extremely easy as you just can’t put it down! I can’t wait to find out what’s next for January.

I was given an advance reader copy as a gift from the author without obligation. I am providing an honest review.

[Michelle the Romance Witch · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have to admit I was a late arrival to this series, mainly because I resisted adding another of Ms. Galenorn’s great works to my TBR pile when I was so far behind on other series (including some of her work). That said, once I was given the chance to play catchup, I found myself really enjoying this series for its playfulness interwoven with the mystery, magic and drama of January’s everyday life. For those that have not been following along with the series, Harvest Web is a great place to jump in as Yasmine returns to her common angle of giving backstory a lot more than in book 2 and 3 of the series did. January has finally found a way to settle into her new life in Moonshadow Bay, with her family, friends, and sexy wolf-shifter boyfriend by her side. Her job is fulfilling, her magic is blossoming, and her summer has been relatively calm. But the fall is kicking off with a dramatic start when she finds a dead man in her house after having some remodeling done and an all new range of family secrets and past drama is unveiled. I enjoyed this book a lot, though I can’t say it was my favorite of the series to date, but there was definitely a lot of January getting to know her parents as people instead of just “parents” through her family and community. Watching her find her footing personally, professionally, and magically has been a wild ride and I’ve enjoyed coming along on January’s journey, though I would love to see her and Killian getting to spend more time on them. I am looking forward to seeing where the story goes next and what adventures she and her team find themselves wrapped up in. I also cannot wait to see more of her budding relationship with her grandmother and watch her delve even deeper into her magic. I can only imagine the anniversary of her arrival and the long dark winter months are going to be very interesting for her. Another intriguing tale of female empowerment, sisterhood, and magic from Yasmine.

[Delani · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sometimes coming into your own power is the most difficult path of all

I was new to Moonshadow Bay when it came time to read this book. So I did what any self-respecting book nerd would do; I bought all the previous books and binged them so that I could understand what the heck was going on. And I was faced with an amazing heroine who allowed herself to go through so much. Having survived an abusive marriage, and the loss of her parents, January returns to the only true home she has ever known, Moonshadow Bay, to rest, recover, and rediscover herself.

In this book, I think what we are faced with is less of the scrambling to get acclimated, and finding out who she is and secrets, that we saw in the previous books, and more of her coming into her own. Sure there will be some surprises on the way. There always are in the journey of life, and for someone whose life is literally filled with the lives of ancestors who decided to stick around and stick their noses in/guide, that's a heck of a lot of life's surprises waiting for you. But she's strong, and I think she's finally starting to get that. Sure she wrecked her ex's car in the first scene of the first book, but most of that was from a position of hurt, and we see her taking back more and more of her strength as the books go on. Refusing to be put in ANY compromising positions by anyone, even if they didn't mean it that way. Nipping upsetting behavior in the bud. And I'm here for that personal growth and ways of overcoming trauma.

I was given an Advance Reader Copy as a gift from the author without obligation. This is my honest review.

[Deana-Coffee, Books, Life Blog · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yasmine Galenorn has an amazing talent for creating a world you never want to leave. Moonshadow Bay is magical.

January spoke too soon about her summer being a quiet one. Fall hits her in full force creating much havoc and mystery. Recent house renovations have awoken a few spirits in January‘s house. Upon investigation skeletal remains have been found in a forgotten room within the house. Not to mention a mysterious creature having his way on the town. January is knee-deep in more paranormal chaos then she can shake a stick at. With The help of her coworkers at Conjure Ink and Ari, a best friend's work is never done, January is determined to get her house back and take out an urban legend before it does any more damage.

Harvest Web is a fast paced, thrilling paranormal suspense. First and foremost Ms. Galenorn’s world building is top notch and like no other. Moonshadow Bay is unique and magical. Just like the beings within. January has become a favorite character for me. She continues to develop and discover more about herself. She’s strong yet adaptive. In Harvest Moon, January finds a confidence within herself we have not seen before. She’s quick thinking and willing to learn. She knows her weaknesses and is able to admit the things in life she doesn’t want. I can relate to January in many ways allowing me to connect with her. Harvest Web brings things from the past, mysteries of forest and a whole lot of magic. Harvest Web was fantastic. Written with raunch rich details you truly feel like you are in Moonshadow Bay.

[Shannon Dyer · Rating 5 out of 5]

This fourth installment in Yasmine Galenorn's Moonshadow Bay series is the perfect book to curl up with on a cool autumn night. It's spooky enough to give you that creepy-crawly feeling without making you rush to turn on the nearest light.

January Jackson, the series protagonist, has a lot going on. She finds a secret room in her house containing a skeleton, a discovery that raises some questions about her recently deceased parents. What dark secrets might they have been keeping, and will January be able to help lay the skeleton to rest before something terrible happens? On the work front, she's dealing with a rare supernatural adversary, one who has set its sights on her for reasons she doesn't quite understand. And if all that isn't enough, her best friend is trying to plan the perfect wedding and needs January's help to make sure everything goes smoothly.

If you've read the previous books in this series, you'll have absolutely no trouble keeping all of this straight. However, if the series is new to you, I highly recommend starting with Starlight Web so you'll have a full understanding of the characters and the world in which they live.

Ms. Galenorn's latest release is sure to enchant anyone looking for a story filled with relatable characters, swoony romance, and magic that feels authentic enough to jump off the page, whether you're normally a fan of spooky books or not. It really is a story with a little something for almost any reader who is willing to give it a chance.

I received a free copy of this book, but this is a completely voluntary review.

[Micky Cox · Rating 4 out of 5]

This series just keeps getting more exciting! More creatures to battle, more evil spirits to enhance the good vs evil themes in the books as well as more interpersonal relationship events to add more depth to each story. Once again January is in a fight against evil, but this time it ends up not only on her doorstep, but inside her home! I love how the interactions between the characters continue to add to the depth of the story and their individual backgrounds add a layer of nuance to the stories to make them more believable. The paranormal aspect keeps them fun, but also adds to the mystic of each case that January and her crew take on. Add in the deepening connection between January and her sexy wolf shifter beau and you have a well-rounded story full of entertainment for all. The narration on the audiobook is outstanding and also adds a layer of personality to the characters and emotions being presented by the author. I'm ready for the next audio in the series and can't wait to get started!

[Nicole Busillo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic Book

The 4th installment of this series was even better than the last one. I loved it so much I couldn't put it down and was very disappointed when it was over! The plot was very suspenseful with a couple of twists I did not see coming. I love that we got to find out more about January's past at the same time she did. I have a feeling there is a lot more that Rowan has yet to reveal to January about her past. I'm excited that Rowan is finally going to be teaching January about her magic. It also seems like Galenorn is setting the stage for another possible cross over book between Moon Shadow Bay and Whisper Hollow, which would be super exciting! I cannot wait for the next book.

I was given and advance reader copy as a gift from the author without obligation. I am providing an honest review.

[Michelle Sargent · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another novel I thoroughly enjoyed... Great descriptions of the world and the people, I feel like I know all of the characters personally. I like the interaction between January and Killian and how their relationship builds. Everything this world is always changing and going on. Things are progressing with January's job with Conjuring Ink...January decides to renovate her house and it the process of this disturb a hidden room and all the sudden she has a ghost roaming around her house causing all kinds of turmoil. With the her from her coworkers at Conjuring Ink, they work on removing this ghost at the same time as the group is working on a case about the What.Com creature in the Mystic Woods.

I received an ARC copy of this novel as a gift from the author... This is my honest review of this novel..

[Jennifer Daniels · Rating 5 out of 5]

In Harvest Web, January has two problems. One is of a "ghost" problem at home and the second is a case from Conjure Ink that leads to her backyard.

January will need help from all of her people if she is to figure out what is going on with home and work. Things would be so much easier if her Guardian Aunt Esmara and her Grandmother Rowan would just be more forthcoming.

I really like the way I connect with this series. Between the age of the characters and stage of life they are in. Not to mention the depth of each character and storyline.

I was given this Advance reader copy as a gift from the author without obligation. I'm providing an honest review.

[elizabeth ann wilson · Rating 5 out of 5]

So enjoyable

I do enjoy this series so much. It's like coming home and daft as it might sound, I would love to be part of this world. Seeing January develop and come into her own is so empowering. She is not a skinny, angst ridden know it all teenager but a grown woman just starting to realise her own strength and identity. Yasmine writes her with such an understanding that readers can relate to her so easily. She could be me! Well, if I had magic and could communicate with ghosts etc, and if I came from a strong lineage of witches. As I don't I shall just enjoy these books for as long as she chooses to write them.

[Lori · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely love this series! I could see this continuing for a long, long time (at least I sure hope it does). If you have read any of Yasmine Galenorn's work and liked/love it, then you will definitely love this series. You need to give it a try. This is book four, and I am one of those people who like to read the series in order, so I had to get the first three really quick and read them before I received Harvest Web to review. This review is honest and I would give the same review had I paid for the book. There are many things I like about this book, but I don't want to give away too many plots so I am just going to say, "Get the book!!!!!! You will not be sorry!"

[Erin · Rating 5 out of 5]

One thing I really loved, was for those that may have not read the prior books, you will not be lost. There's a recap of our main leading lady January. So many crazy thing going on in her life from her witchblood and needing to learn how to master it, to her house being haunted after renovations, to a Whatcom Devil. Also nothing like having your great aunt Esmara as your guardian. Her cat Klaus and Xi sound so cute and I enjoy how they help with her vision paths. I can't wait to see how the next book in the series adds to her adventure.

[Tabitha (Looney) Edison · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was given an advanced reader copy as a gift from the author without obligation, I am providing an honest review.

Deep breath ladies and gentlemen! And away we go… Harvest Web: what a ride. In this installment of January Jaxson’s World we have twists and turns, we have ghosts and devils, we have magic, love, and family. If you’re looking for a gripping series Moonshadow Bay is the place for you. Yasmine Galenorn creates a world so lush and well written that you feel like you could literally walk down the streets with January. Once I started this book I was unable to put it down!

[Dana Whyte · Rating 5 out of 5]

No one can weave a tale like Yasmine Galenorn. Her imagery and true life characters make you feel fully immersed in the story. January has had a pretty quite summer but things start heating up in the beginning of fall. After doing renovations, she has discovered that the work has inadvertently woke a bad spirit in her house. I loved this book so much has happened in it to help January grown as a person and a witch. I love the characters in this series especially Killian!! I can't wait for the next book in the series!

[Alina Tache · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was given an Advance Reader Copy as a gift from author without obligation. I am providing an honest review. I have loved all of Ms. Galenorn's universes, but this one is especially attractive to me because it focuses on a witch and how she is rebuilding her life (and reclaiming her magic). This book is a pretty energized story. The plot and twists are fast-paced (in a good way) and the character and world building are awesome. She knows how to intertwine details and make the reader excited when we finally have the whole story revealed. I personally can't wait for the next volume.

[Melissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Fast Paced Thriller with Plenty of Witchiness

Harvest Web by Yasmine Galenorn is a must read. I received the book as a gift from the author without any expectations.
Loved this book...I am continually amazed by the creativity of Ms.Galenorn and her worlds.
Jaanuary Jaxson is a fave ~ wow! Two gorgeous kitties, A hot shifter boyfriend, and powers that are emerging....can't wait to see what happens next! Teran and Rowan are two powerful family members I'll be watching, as well.
Go visit Moonshadow Bay... You'll be so glad you did.

[Joy Whiteside · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh wow, what a read. I could not put this book down, no matter what needed to be done. I finished it in one sitting and needed more which meant a reread. It moves along at a great pace, which made for an easy and enjoyable read. The characters are so real that you feel as though you know them and no matter what you will love them. This book has to be read and it needs to be at the top of your TBR list. You will not be sorry that you did.

[Sophie Cramer · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received a free copy of this book. This is a voluntary review.

What to say, what to say. January finds herself haunted by a mysterious spirit when a skeleton is unearthed in her house during a remodel. What happens next? You will have to read to find out, but let me tell you this.. You will not be sorry for buying and finding out! Yasmine has such a amazing ability to bring her characters to life and make you feel like you are right in the story with them. Such a delight, as always.

[jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

I LOVE January!!

This book really kept me in my feels, it is amazing how quickly her relationships are blossoming with her lover, her new found family, and best friend. I wish conjure ink was a real place, I would so work there!! I can not wait for another installment. And might I add, Killian is particularly tasty!! But this character really makes me feel like I could be her, plus size, powerful, self loving, ghost hunting, psychic and now monster hunter. Jump into this head first, don’t even hesitate. Sooooo goood!!!

[Tracey · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am enjoying this series so much I'm struggling to put the books down. It's nice to see a main character completely embrace who she is and enjoying life. Just when January thinks things have settled after moving back to her childhood home, life takes her on another journey of discovery about her parents and her magic. This series has now become one of my favourite series of Yasmine Galenorn. I'm definitely looking forward to seeing what else is in store for January.

[Peter S Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

The story continues……

Well book 4 is done and dusted and we find January opening herself up to her heritage and birthright. The down side as we all know you cannot make an omelette without breaking eggs and that there will be tears before bedtime. Both Killian and Ari are dragged along as willing emotional support. As January knows, we should always value the friendships that we have and never forget to thank them for their support. Where is book 5?

[Anna · Rating 5 out of 5]

We return to January Jaxson after a remodel of her home. A haunting and a mysterious death leads to some adventures with January and her friends. We get a little more in depth with her relationship with Grandma, and learn about a secret group in town.

Overall, I love this series. January is just such a relatable character. Can’t wait for the next!

[Deb Carroll · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a very interesting installment of the series. We got a first-hand look at what creeps in the house and the woods and January's relationship with Killian. That little imp! I have to say I am excited to see how that plays out. Who doesn't love good bbq ribs?
If you have read the other books in the series don't stop now! This book set us up for some really cool things in the future.

[Chris Fracisco · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great adventure

I love seeing the progression of January and her friends as the get to know each better and solve a mystery or two along the way. There is a real warm feeling that comes across from the characters as they face new challenges together. Look forward to more!