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Willow Springs #3
Charmed
Crew Carlisle is enemy number one.
He’s also my new boss.
I need this internship as much as Crew needs an ego lobotomy.
He’s arrogant, cocky, and annoyingly good looking.
Our families have despised one another since long before I was born.
The man loathes me, and he makes no effort to hide his contempt.
But everything I thought I knew isn’t as it seems.
And Crew isn’t who I thought he was.
I’ve never fully given my heart away, and this is the last man that I should give it to.
But walking away isn’t as easy as I expected.
Crew Carlisle is my kryptonite.
And falling for my nemesis is not an option.
He’s also my new boss.
I need this internship as much as Crew needs an ego lobotomy.
He’s arrogant, cocky, and annoyingly good looking.
Our families have despised one another since long before I was born.
The man loathes me, and he makes no effort to hide his contempt.
But everything I thought I knew isn’t as it seems.
And Crew isn’t who I thought he was.
I’ve never fully given my heart away, and this is the last man that I should give it to.
But walking away isn’t as easy as I expected.
Crew Carlisle is my kryptonite.
And falling for my nemesis is not an option.
292 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 26, 2021
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October 15, 2022
the ending was such a let down tho
August 29, 2021
4.5 stars!
𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗱 by Laura Pavlov is the third book in the 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗦𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀. The 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗦𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 follows best friends Addy, Gigi, Maura, Ivy & Coco throughout their lives beginning with Addy’s story in Frayed.
Frayed was actually my first Laura Pavlov novel. It made me fall in love with her writing. I love the Willow Springs Series and will read each book to see these young women find their HEAs.
In Charmed, we get Maura Benson’s story. I LOVED this forbidden, enemies to lovers, small town office romance! Maura is interning at her lifelong nemesis’s company. The Benson and the Carlisle families notoriously despise each other. A feud that began with their grandfathers and grew over the years, Maura Benson knows to stay away from the Carlisle family. The thing is, they are the top advertising firm in Dallas, TX. Crew Carlisle, CEO, and son of her father’s enemy owns the company. While finishing up her last year attending university, she is chosen to intern as the top graduate in her class.
Maura is torn; however, it is an honor to be chosen and she can’t deny her dreams of working in advertising and design, simply due to her father’s hatred towards the Carlisle’s. Maura starts interning at Carlisle Ad Agency and meets cocky and arrogant Crew Carlisle.
When Maura and Crew meet, sparks fly but not in a good way. Crew despises Maura’s family so much so that it impacts his views on her. The chemistry and tension are apparent from the start. Maura was mature although young and Crew is stubborn but can’t stay away from her.
Crew and Maura have funny, witty banter and go head-to-head. As with any Laura Pavlov novel, the plot is never what you expect and there are always exciting twists. I loved that we saw all the girls as they communicate constantly. The portions with the 𝙈𝙖𝙜𝙞𝙘 𝙒𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙤𝙬𝙨 are the best scenes. These young women have a strong friendship that strengthens over time even once they get into serious relationships.
I’m now looking forward to both Ivy and Coco’s books.
𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗱 by Laura Pavlov is the third book in the 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗦𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀. The 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗦𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 follows best friends Addy, Gigi, Maura, Ivy & Coco throughout their lives beginning with Addy’s story in Frayed.
Frayed was actually my first Laura Pavlov novel. It made me fall in love with her writing. I love the Willow Springs Series and will read each book to see these young women find their HEAs.
In Charmed, we get Maura Benson’s story. I LOVED this forbidden, enemies to lovers, small town office romance! Maura is interning at her lifelong nemesis’s company. The Benson and the Carlisle families notoriously despise each other. A feud that began with their grandfathers and grew over the years, Maura Benson knows to stay away from the Carlisle family. The thing is, they are the top advertising firm in Dallas, TX. Crew Carlisle, CEO, and son of her father’s enemy owns the company. While finishing up her last year attending university, she is chosen to intern as the top graduate in her class.
Maura is torn; however, it is an honor to be chosen and she can’t deny her dreams of working in advertising and design, simply due to her father’s hatred towards the Carlisle’s. Maura starts interning at Carlisle Ad Agency and meets cocky and arrogant Crew Carlisle.
When Maura and Crew meet, sparks fly but not in a good way. Crew despises Maura’s family so much so that it impacts his views on her. The chemistry and tension are apparent from the start. Maura was mature although young and Crew is stubborn but can’t stay away from her.
Crew and Maura have funny, witty banter and go head-to-head. As with any Laura Pavlov novel, the plot is never what you expect and there are always exciting twists. I loved that we saw all the girls as they communicate constantly. The portions with the 𝙈𝙖𝙜𝙞𝙘 𝙒𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙤𝙬𝙨 are the best scenes. These young women have a strong friendship that strengthens over time even once they get into serious relationships.
I’m now looking forward to both Ivy and Coco’s books.
June 4, 2024
This book is absolutely my favorite in the series so far!! I absolutely love and adore the union of Maura and Crew. 😍😍😍
I’m absolutely smitten with everything about this sexy, sweet, and witty, small-town romance. Laura Pavlov books make you full of feels, her sweet, steamy romances, and endearing characters come together into tender love stories that sweep me right up into them. Charmed is an incredibly entertaining, sexy and sweet romance. From the very first page I had an immediate good feeling that this one was going to have lovable characters, a splash of forbidden, and a feel good relatable storyline that would make me enjoy being in the moment. I couldn’t have asked for a better romantic story.
Laura Pavlov made me fall for Maura and Crew almost immediately. I absolutely ADORED their wondrous romance. These characters, and their scorching hot chemistry…I couldn’t get enough. I felt a connection to them both and was waiting on pins and needles for them to get to their HEA. While there were differences and hurdles to cross, they just flowed together, at least when they allowed it. Their banter was fun, and they were every bit perfect for each other.
Charmed is simply irresistible. Maura and Crew’s story had me hooked from the moment I started reading their story. I found myself glued to the pages and was dying to see how their story would play out. I was hopelessly addicted. I loved this simply for its no frills simplicity. You could see the scenes unfolding. This was just a straightforward, pure romance, which made me love this fully. I connected with the story, and I connected with the characters. The storyline flowed freely, the feels were boundless, the characters were believable and loveable, and what wasn't there to love about this! This story was just full of happiness, heat, and charm all wrapped up amongst the pages.
**New boss.. Close proximity
**Nemesis - Hate/Love
**Painfully good-looking
**Arrogant and cocky
**Enemies to lovers ♥️
**Perfect book boyfriend
Online audiobook 🎶
I’m absolutely smitten with everything about this sexy, sweet, and witty, small-town romance. Laura Pavlov books make you full of feels, her sweet, steamy romances, and endearing characters come together into tender love stories that sweep me right up into them. Charmed is an incredibly entertaining, sexy and sweet romance. From the very first page I had an immediate good feeling that this one was going to have lovable characters, a splash of forbidden, and a feel good relatable storyline that would make me enjoy being in the moment. I couldn’t have asked for a better romantic story.
Laura Pavlov made me fall for Maura and Crew almost immediately. I absolutely ADORED their wondrous romance. These characters, and their scorching hot chemistry…I couldn’t get enough. I felt a connection to them both and was waiting on pins and needles for them to get to their HEA. While there were differences and hurdles to cross, they just flowed together, at least when they allowed it. Their banter was fun, and they were every bit perfect for each other.
Charmed is simply irresistible. Maura and Crew’s story had me hooked from the moment I started reading their story. I found myself glued to the pages and was dying to see how their story would play out. I was hopelessly addicted. I loved this simply for its no frills simplicity. You could see the scenes unfolding. This was just a straightforward, pure romance, which made me love this fully. I connected with the story, and I connected with the characters. The storyline flowed freely, the feels were boundless, the characters were believable and loveable, and what wasn't there to love about this! This story was just full of happiness, heat, and charm all wrapped up amongst the pages.
**New boss.. Close proximity
**Nemesis - Hate/Love
**Painfully good-looking
**Arrogant and cocky
**Enemies to lovers ♥️
**Perfect book boyfriend
Online audiobook 🎶
August 18, 2021
➳ Rate: 5/ 5 stars
Ah it’s good to be home! That’s how I feel when I read a Willow Springs book or one of Laura’s books in general. And this series just keeps getting better and better!
I love these girls and their heroes are SO swoon worthy! Crew really won me over! At first I wasn’t a huge fan but he sure revealed the gem that was underneath all that “hatred”. Maura was as sweet as pie. I loved her so much! Probably my fav Magic Willow so far.
There was sooo much to these two’s story and journey. I loved every second of this book. I simply devoured it. There were so many heart warming moments and also a lot of heart aching ones. My heart hurt so much for this girl and what she went through but Laura sure made it all okay in the end. I love how she worked everything out and redeemed characters and relationships. It was beautiful.
Really really loved this one! This was one of my fav trope combos, enemies to lovers and office romance and Laura threw it out of the park.
I can’t wait for the next one. It sounds so fun. But I’m even more excited for the last book in the series, knowing what tropes it’ll be I know it’s bound to be my fav.
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Ah it’s good to be home! That’s how I feel when I read a Willow Springs book or one of Laura’s books in general. And this series just keeps getting better and better!
I love these girls and their heroes are SO swoon worthy! Crew really won me over! At first I wasn’t a huge fan but he sure revealed the gem that was underneath all that “hatred”. Maura was as sweet as pie. I loved her so much! Probably my fav Magic Willow so far.
There was sooo much to these two’s story and journey. I loved every second of this book. I simply devoured it. There were so many heart warming moments and also a lot of heart aching ones. My heart hurt so much for this girl and what she went through but Laura sure made it all okay in the end. I love how she worked everything out and redeemed characters and relationships. It was beautiful.
Really really loved this one! This was one of my fav trope combos, enemies to lovers and office romance and Laura threw it out of the park.
I can’t wait for the next one. It sounds so fun. But I’m even more excited for the last book in the series, knowing what tropes it’ll be I know it’s bound to be my fav.
➳ARC kindly provided by the author, in exchange for an honest review.
➳ Order at: Amazon US
➳ Follow me on: Instagram ⁕ Facebook ⁕ Tiktok
August 13, 2021
I’m absolutely smitten with everything about this sexy, sweet and witty, small-town romance. I adore a Laura Pavlov book. Full of feels, her sweet, steamy romances and endearing characters come together into tender love stories that sweep me right up into them. Charmed is an incredibly entertaining, sexy and sweet romance. From the very first page I had an immediate good feeling that this one was going to have lovable characters, a splash of forbidden, and a feel good relatable storyline that would make me enjoy being in the moment. I couldn’t have asked for a better romantic story.
Laura Pavlov made me fall for Maura and Crew almost immediately. I absolutely ADORED their wondrous romance. These characters, and their scorching hot chemistry…I couldn’t get enough. I felt a connection to them both and was waiting on pins and needles for them get to their HEA. While there were differences and hurdles to cross, they just flowed together, at least when they allowed it. Their banter was fun and they were every bit perfect for each other.
Charmed is simply irresistible. Maura and Crew’s story had me hooked from the moment I started reading their story. I found myself glued to the pages and was dying to see how their story would play out. I was hopelessly addicted. I loved this simply for it's no frills simplicity, you could see the scenes unfolding, this was just a straight forward, pure romance which made me love this fully. I connected with the story, and I connected with the characters. The storyline flowed freely, the feels were boundless, the characters were believable and loveable, what wasn't there to love about this! This story was just full of happiness, heat, and charm all wrapped up amongst the pages.
Laura Pavlov made me fall for Maura and Crew almost immediately. I absolutely ADORED their wondrous romance. These characters, and their scorching hot chemistry…I couldn’t get enough. I felt a connection to them both and was waiting on pins and needles for them get to their HEA. While there were differences and hurdles to cross, they just flowed together, at least when they allowed it. Their banter was fun and they were every bit perfect for each other.
Charmed is simply irresistible. Maura and Crew’s story had me hooked from the moment I started reading their story. I found myself glued to the pages and was dying to see how their story would play out. I was hopelessly addicted. I loved this simply for it's no frills simplicity, you could see the scenes unfolding, this was just a straight forward, pure romance which made me love this fully. I connected with the story, and I connected with the characters. The storyline flowed freely, the feels were boundless, the characters were believable and loveable, what wasn't there to love about this! This story was just full of happiness, heat, and charm all wrapped up amongst the pages.
August 27, 2021
I am officially CHARMED! 4.5 stars
❤💚💛💜💙
The Magic Willows did it again and Maura and Crew did not disappoint!
#FamilyFeud
#BossInternRomance
#Romeo&Juliet
#OfficeRomance
#SmallTown
#HeartOfTexas
#MagicWillows
#AssholeArthur
#BensonVSCarlisle
#ExcitedForCoco
❤💚💛💜💙
The Magic Willows did it again and Maura and Crew did not disappoint!
#FamilyFeud
#BossInternRomance
#Romeo&Juliet
#OfficeRomance
#SmallTown
#HeartOfTexas
#MagicWillows
#AssholeArthur
#BensonVSCarlisle
#ExcitedForCoco
August 24, 2021
“We should all hope for a love that is worth risking everything for.”
4 stars!
A sweet and heartfelt enemies-to-lovers romance!
This is the third book in the Willow Springs series, and is the story of Maura, one of five best friends from the same small town who will have their stories told. I love that the series is aging with the girls, so while the first was set in high school, and the second in college, in this book, Maura is about to graduate and is embarking on an internship at an esteemed marketing and advertising firm… that just so happens to be headed up by a man that she cannot stand.
Maura’s family has been at war with the Carlisle family for generations, and it turns out that the biggest a-hole of them all, Crew Carlisle, is her new boss. The two families have been at odds since their grandfathers had a falling out, and things have escalated from there, and Crew seems to have a particular hatred for Maura’s father, which he has in turn passed on to her. He can’t stand her, and though he’s horrified to learn she is his new intern, he is looking forward to putting her through hell.
But Maura proves herself to be a talented and devoted employee, and the more time Crew spends with her, he beings to realise that his hatred is misplaced.
It’s a really sweet shift for them, and I loved watching their attraction develop. Of course they always recognised that the other was gorgeous, but the more comfortable they become with each other, they begin to open up, and that’s when we really see the sparks fly.
It’s functional, romantic, and so sweet, and these two are so cute together. They have obstacles standing in their way – Crew being in a position of power over Maura for one, their families for another, but they follow their hearts, and a beautiful relationship unfolds.
It’s all kept a secret, of course, and between the necessary sneaking around and the decades of family drama, they have some pretty intense issues to face. It’s emotional, and my heart hurt for both of them, but we know it’s only a matter of time before they work their way through it, and find their happy ending.
I really enjoyed this book. The romance is so sweet, the angst and drama is minimal, but there’s still a nice amount of emotion. I particularly loved Crew, he is such a great character. He’s got a lot that he needs to deal with in this story, and watching him come to terms with his surprising feelings, and blindly follow his heart, was so gorgeous.
I loved the introduction to Crew’s family. What a hilarious bunch! I’m so hoping that we get to see more of them in the future. We get to see the rest of the Maura’s girls – I loved seeing the characters from previous books, and there continue to be great set-ups for the two books to come. I’m so excited for both of them!
I really enjoyed this one, such a sweet read.
4 stars.
An Advanced Reader Copy of this book was provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
4 stars!
A sweet and heartfelt enemies-to-lovers romance!
This is the third book in the Willow Springs series, and is the story of Maura, one of five best friends from the same small town who will have their stories told. I love that the series is aging with the girls, so while the first was set in high school, and the second in college, in this book, Maura is about to graduate and is embarking on an internship at an esteemed marketing and advertising firm… that just so happens to be headed up by a man that she cannot stand.
Maura’s family has been at war with the Carlisle family for generations, and it turns out that the biggest a-hole of them all, Crew Carlisle, is her new boss. The two families have been at odds since their grandfathers had a falling out, and things have escalated from there, and Crew seems to have a particular hatred for Maura’s father, which he has in turn passed on to her. He can’t stand her, and though he’s horrified to learn she is his new intern, he is looking forward to putting her through hell.
If looks could kill...I believe I’d be a dead man. Guess what, Ms Benson – looks can’t kill and I hold all the cards right now.
It was difficult to hide my smile.
I was going to make Maura Benson my bitch and enjoy every last minute of it.
But Maura proves herself to be a talented and devoted employee, and the more time Crew spends with her, he beings to realise that his hatred is misplaced.
Somehow over the past few weeks, we’d become friends. I cared about her. I worried about her. I thought about her all the fucking time.
It’s a really sweet shift for them, and I loved watching their attraction develop. Of course they always recognised that the other was gorgeous, but the more comfortable they become with each other, they begin to open up, and that’s when we really see the sparks fly.
We kissed one time. Yet it felt like everything. Like everything that had been missing from my life for so long.
It’s functional, romantic, and so sweet, and these two are so cute together. They have obstacles standing in their way – Crew being in a position of power over Maura for one, their families for another, but they follow their hearts, and a beautiful relationship unfolds.
“So, tell me, Maura Benson. How was our first date? Are you charmed?”
“Completely charmed. And that terrifies me.”
It’s all kept a secret, of course, and between the necessary sneaking around and the decades of family drama, they have some pretty intense issues to face. It’s emotional, and my heart hurt for both of them, but we know it’s only a matter of time before they work their way through it, and find their happy ending.
“You’re so beautiful. Do you know how long I’ve been searching for you?”
“How long?” I smiled up at him, running my fingers through his hair.
“My whole fucking life.”
I really enjoyed this book. The romance is so sweet, the angst and drama is minimal, but there’s still a nice amount of emotion. I particularly loved Crew, he is such a great character. He’s got a lot that he needs to deal with in this story, and watching him come to terms with his surprising feelings, and blindly follow his heart, was so gorgeous.
“I don’t know what to do about the fact that I fucking love you.”
…
“You love me?”
“Yes. I love you. Trust me, no one is more surprised than me.”
I loved the introduction to Crew’s family. What a hilarious bunch! I’m so hoping that we get to see more of them in the future. We get to see the rest of the Maura’s girls – I loved seeing the characters from previous books, and there continue to be great set-ups for the two books to come. I’m so excited for both of them!
I really enjoyed this one, such a sweet read.
4 stars.
An Advanced Reader Copy of this book was provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
August 26, 2021
Laura Pavlov completely owns my heart, with her Willow Springs Series! Each book gets better and better. Charmed is beautifully written and all consuming. From the moment I started reading I could not put it down. The connection between Crew and Maura is so strong. The chemistry and sexual tension is off the charts!
I love a series with a supportive girl group and the Magic Willows are just that! These girls are so much more than just friends though, they are family. I love how encouraging, loving and supportive they are of each other. The Magic Willows are made up of Addy (Frayed), Gigi (Tangled), Maura, Ivy and Coco.
Charmed is Maura's story. Maura is strong! She is fire and sass and beautiful. She is finishing up university and has been assigned as an intern to Carlisle Ad Agency, run by Crew Carlisle. Her family, and his have a long rivalry that goes back to their grandparents but Maura is determined to make her way, regardless of their families history.
Crew was nothing I expected, I never could have imagined how his backstory would affect me. There is so much more to him than the grumpy boss he comes across as initially. It quickly becomes evident how 'charmed' he is by Maura, and can't get enough of her.
I love the progression of Maura and Crew's relationship. The hate, the friendship, then love was truly beautiful as it unfolded. I loved their banter, their connection and intensity.
Laura's writing is emotional, funny and sweet all at the same time and Charmed is a top favourite! If enemies to lovers and office romances are your jam, I highly recommend this book!
*Advanced reader copy received in exchange of an honest review.
I love a series with a supportive girl group and the Magic Willows are just that! These girls are so much more than just friends though, they are family. I love how encouraging, loving and supportive they are of each other. The Magic Willows are made up of Addy (Frayed), Gigi (Tangled), Maura, Ivy and Coco.
Charmed is Maura's story. Maura is strong! She is fire and sass and beautiful. She is finishing up university and has been assigned as an intern to Carlisle Ad Agency, run by Crew Carlisle. Her family, and his have a long rivalry that goes back to their grandparents but Maura is determined to make her way, regardless of their families history.
Crew was nothing I expected, I never could have imagined how his backstory would affect me. There is so much more to him than the grumpy boss he comes across as initially. It quickly becomes evident how 'charmed' he is by Maura, and can't get enough of her.
I love the progression of Maura and Crew's relationship. The hate, the friendship, then love was truly beautiful as it unfolded. I loved their banter, their connection and intensity.
Laura's writing is emotional, funny and sweet all at the same time and Charmed is a top favourite! If enemies to lovers and office romances are your jam, I highly recommend this book!
*Advanced reader copy received in exchange of an honest review.
April 22, 2024
There has been a family feud with the Bensons and the Carlisles for ages. Everyone knows there is no love lost between those two families. So when Maura is awarded the coveted internship with the Carlisle Ad Agency she knows that she has to keep this a secret from her dad. But she is more concerned with if she can survive working with Crew Carlisle. Crew wasn't too thrilled when he realized that Maura Benson would be his newest intern but he has no problem ignoring or making her life miserable. When they are forced to work together they both realize that maybe they are more than their last names and a family grudge know one can recall.
I LOVE WILLOW SPRINGS AND MAGIC! As much as I loved Crew and Maura, I think what really wins me over is the girl gang in this book. I adore that there are five different girls who are all very different and unique, have nothing in common but are the best of friends. They support each other and lift each other up, rally behind each other. I am truly in love with Magic - which is what the girls call themselves. But since this is Crew and Maura's story, let's get to them shall we. Of course I loved and adored them. I loved watching them struggle with their feelings when they both felt like they weren't allowed to have them. I loved how hard they both fell. But mostly I loved how much they loved each other. I loved how they were willing to do anything and everything for each other. I am obsessed with all things Willow Springs. I cannot recommend them enough and oh, man do I need Coco's book - Stat!
I LOVE WILLOW SPRINGS AND MAGIC! As much as I loved Crew and Maura, I think what really wins me over is the girl gang in this book. I adore that there are five different girls who are all very different and unique, have nothing in common but are the best of friends. They support each other and lift each other up, rally behind each other. I am truly in love with Magic - which is what the girls call themselves. But since this is Crew and Maura's story, let's get to them shall we. Of course I loved and adored them. I loved watching them struggle with their feelings when they both felt like they weren't allowed to have them. I loved how hard they both fell. But mostly I loved how much they loved each other. I loved how they were willing to do anything and everything for each other. I am obsessed with all things Willow Springs. I cannot recommend them enough and oh, man do I need Coco's book - Stat!
August 17, 2021
“Charmed”—Laura Pavlov [5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️] Once again Laura delivers us such a sweet and steamy read that will make you just fall in love with this storyline and our main characters, Maura and Crew. This is book three in the Willow Springs series and if you haven’t read the other two books, you definitely should; I love this series so much! Charmed can best be described as a small town, enemies to lovers, office romance that will have you hooked from beginning to end. Maura is placed in an internship with a very prominent advertising agency and she’s determined to make a name for herself but there’s one problem; her boss is Crew Carlisle, enemy number one where their families have despised each other for quite some time. The more time she spends with him, the more she is seeing this different side of him and she knows falling for her nemesis probably isn’t the best idea, but their chemistry and connection may just be too hard to ignore. This was such a cute storyline and I loved Maura and Crew, they were such a great match! Make sure to check out this book when it’s released on August 26th! 👍🏼📚
August 15, 2021
Oh my word! You can enjoy Charmed as a stand-alone, but I highly recommend reading the other books in the series. It’s filled with such great characters and unique storylines. You won’t be sorry!
This author has once again given me the characters that I simply fell in love with.
Crew is charming, funny, and sweet with an alpha side. Maura is such an amazing woman! She is funny, genius-level smart, sweet, and caring. She lands an internship at the best Ad agency in Texas which belongs to Crew Carlisle, and he's ... well....the enemy!
Their banter is fun and flirty, their connection sweet and sexy. I laughed. I cried. I swooned.
The added bonus was the relationship Crew and Maura had with their families. That added so much to the story. It had my heart racing. You see, one family has a 'rotten egg'.
And this is where I'll end my toughts on the story, I don't wait to spoil a thing.
Charmed is a book you simply don’t want to miss!
This author has once again given me the characters that I simply fell in love with.
Crew is charming, funny, and sweet with an alpha side. Maura is such an amazing woman! She is funny, genius-level smart, sweet, and caring. She lands an internship at the best Ad agency in Texas which belongs to Crew Carlisle, and he's ... well....the enemy!
Their banter is fun and flirty, their connection sweet and sexy. I laughed. I cried. I swooned.
The added bonus was the relationship Crew and Maura had with their families. That added so much to the story. It had my heart racing. You see, one family has a 'rotten egg'.
And this is where I'll end my toughts on the story, I don't wait to spoil a thing.
Charmed is a book you simply don’t want to miss!
August 27, 2021
This book!!! This freaking book made me sob. Not cz it was emotional... It sure was emotional but the thing that made me cry was how freaking cute this book was!!!
Crew!!! Shit I might add him to my bf list and Maura, please she is such a good soul. She is absolutely pure and witty which is such a dangerous combination but hell she was that. What she did for Beevis ✋🤧
The way they met, the way they confessed to each other why the thing happened when they first met after a long time!!! Ahhh!!!
I still hate her father tbh...
Loved seeing my Magic Willows back in action. I just love their friendship so much and how each girl's bf gels in so quickly cz that is how freaking awesome those girls are.
Coco would still be my fav and im so looking forward to Ivy's book. Hope to see more of Piper in further books. Loved her as well.
The family is what makes these books utterly wonderful. Crew's family were so supportive and forgiving though they had so much that they had gone through, Maura's mom and brothers were the best.
This book was so perfect, totally worth the wait. I can not wait for the next book.
And I am in love with Laura's writing style!!
It just pulls you in right away!!!
Crew!!! Shit I might add him to my bf list and Maura, please she is such a good soul. She is absolutely pure and witty which is such a dangerous combination but hell she was that. What she did for Beevis ✋🤧
The way they met, the way they confessed to each other why the thing happened when they first met after a long time!!! Ahhh!!!
I still hate her father tbh...
Loved seeing my Magic Willows back in action. I just love their friendship so much and how each girl's bf gels in so quickly cz that is how freaking awesome those girls are.
Coco would still be my fav and im so looking forward to Ivy's book. Hope to see more of Piper in further books. Loved her as well.
The family is what makes these books utterly wonderful. Crew's family were so supportive and forgiving though they had so much that they had gone through, Maura's mom and brothers were the best.
This book was so perfect, totally worth the wait. I can not wait for the next book.
And I am in love with Laura's writing style!!
It just pulls you in right away!!!
October 4, 2022
This book was okay but does everyone need a refresher of what enemies to lovers are? He didn’t even really hate her at all. Like I miss when enemies to lovers meant real enemies.
A trope to accurately describe them would be: mildly annoyed by the other for like two minutes but quickly falling in love.
This has a huge factor in how I liked the book because I went in expecting something else and it was all a lie!
A trope to accurately describe them would be: mildly annoyed by the other for like two minutes but quickly falling in love.
This has a huge factor in how I liked the book because I went in expecting something else and it was all a lie!
November 25, 2021
The third installment wasn't the "charm" I was expecting. The storyline for Maura and Crew is an enemies-to-lovers trope. I was entertained, and I really liked both characters. But as too frequently happens, the series is starting to lose its staying power. Still has the sassy wit and funny vibes, but there's a pattern of repetition forming storylines within the plots and dialogues. The romances themselves feel a bit cut and pasted with just name changes for the main characters. So, I'm not willing to rate this one as high. But I will continue on . . . I have to know that all the Magic Willows get a happily-ever-after. There's a country music star to be roped and a single daddy who needs a second chance still available for the remaining Willows.
I would definitely suggest reading this series in the order it's released. Each of the Magic Willows has a love story, but the series includes the entire group and the timeline continues forward throughout the series. Graduation Day from college has arrived.
August 22, 2021
"So tell me, Maura Benson. How was our first date? Are you charmed? Completely charmed. And that terrifies me."
What a cute office romance with just a touch of enemies to lovers vibes. Crew Carlisle and Maura Benson have been "enemies" for as long as they can remember as their families (namely their fathers) have been at odds with one another. However, when Maura ends up accepting an internship with Crew's company, we know that their dynamic was going to change. I loved the slow burn elements as these two got to know each other and also enjoyed how Crew attempted to resist her for so long. Maura was so sweet and sympathetic and she definitely pulled at my heartstrings as she discovered some not so great secrets that her father had been keeping. As the title says, I was definitely charmed by this workplace romance and looking forward to more in the series!
What a cute office romance with just a touch of enemies to lovers vibes. Crew Carlisle and Maura Benson have been "enemies" for as long as they can remember as their families (namely their fathers) have been at odds with one another. However, when Maura ends up accepting an internship with Crew's company, we know that their dynamic was going to change. I loved the slow burn elements as these two got to know each other and also enjoyed how Crew attempted to resist her for so long. Maura was so sweet and sympathetic and she definitely pulled at my heartstrings as she discovered some not so great secrets that her father had been keeping. As the title says, I was definitely charmed by this workplace romance and looking forward to more in the series!
August 28, 2021
So excited to be back with the Magic Willows. This time, it's Maura's story with Crew. Their families have been at odds for so many years. When Maura interned with Crew's company, he knew to keep her at arm's length. But their chemistry and attraction are undeniable. It's impossible for Crew to deny the pull and his feelings for Maura after so many years of not allowing himself to feel anything for other people. Until Maura penetrates those walls.
It wasn't easy for these two to be together. For one, she's an intern at his company, then there's Maura's father who's definitely going to disown her if he knew she was in a relationship with the enemy. But I loved how Crew fought for Maura. Once he realises his feelings for her, he never looked back. I can't wait for Big sexy and Coco's story. That ought to be interesting.
It wasn't easy for these two to be together. For one, she's an intern at his company, then there's Maura's father who's definitely going to disown her if he knew she was in a relationship with the enemy. But I loved how Crew fought for Maura. Once he realises his feelings for her, he never looked back. I can't wait for Big sexy and Coco's story. That ought to be interesting.
August 7, 2021
My Review 💖💖💖💖💖
Charmed is the 3rd book in the Willow Springs Series and this one is definitely the most serious thus far and it deserved to be. Maura & Crews’s family’s have a deep rooted dislike for one another dating back to the Grandparents, but thats not really the reason that Crew despise Mauras dad and truly it will break your heart when you find out the reason.
Maura is just wanting to make her on way an not rely on being a wife and mother like her dad would want, she has passion and drive. The instant zip she has with Crew does now help the fact that she sees him as a jerk so she fights the pull and proves to him she belongs at the ad agency.
Crew is the definition of an alpha male, brooding and all. When Maura Benson walks into his office he thinks he can intimidate her to make her not want of be there but boy has he got his work cut out for him.
These two have ups and downs and trying to navigate the path with work, family & falling in love. When Crew finally lets his guard down and opens his heart again it’s so beautiful and you get to really see him change and all because Maura took a chance and she CHARMED him.
I already love Laura’s book and each time she writes a character that makes my heart feel full each and every time. So yes 100 percent I will say pick this book up and put in on the TBR list because it’s a beautiful story of
Love - Loss & Family.
* I received this book as an arc for my honest review.
#bookstagram
Charmed is the 3rd book in the Willow Springs Series and this one is definitely the most serious thus far and it deserved to be. Maura & Crews’s family’s have a deep rooted dislike for one another dating back to the Grandparents, but thats not really the reason that Crew despise Mauras dad and truly it will break your heart when you find out the reason.
Maura is just wanting to make her on way an not rely on being a wife and mother like her dad would want, she has passion and drive. The instant zip she has with Crew does now help the fact that she sees him as a jerk so she fights the pull and proves to him she belongs at the ad agency.
Crew is the definition of an alpha male, brooding and all. When Maura Benson walks into his office he thinks he can intimidate her to make her not want of be there but boy has he got his work cut out for him.
These two have ups and downs and trying to navigate the path with work, family & falling in love. When Crew finally lets his guard down and opens his heart again it’s so beautiful and you get to really see him change and all because Maura took a chance and she CHARMED him.
I already love Laura’s book and each time she writes a character that makes my heart feel full each and every time. So yes 100 percent I will say pick this book up and put in on the TBR list because it’s a beautiful story of
Love - Loss & Family.
* I received this book as an arc for my honest review.
#bookstagram
August 9, 2021
I received an ARC of this book and this review is my own honest opinion.
This book is Laura at her best! It had me complete captured from the start. Laura’s word building is excellent and really draws you in, immersing you in the plot as though you’re actually there.
This is a great enemies to lovers book. Maura and Crews’ families hate each other going back s9 long that they’re not sure why they don’t like each other. This intensifies when Maura lands an internship at the best Ad agency in Texas which belongs to Crew Carlisle-arch enemy! This leads to great office chemistry between Crew and Maura who desperately try to deny their attraction to each other.
I loved how the 2 families were so different. One family was close and loved each other fiercely, the other was very disconnected.
This book had great sexual chemistry, steamy scenes, lots of humour (Crews’ brother Knox!) grief, secrets and lies. The Magic Willows feature a lot in this book and their relationship with each other really shone through.
The story was unpredictable and had me wanting to keep reading even when I really should have stopped! I loved Crew and Maura and in my opinion this is the best book of the Willow Springs series so far!
This book is Laura at her best! It had me complete captured from the start. Laura’s word building is excellent and really draws you in, immersing you in the plot as though you’re actually there.
This is a great enemies to lovers book. Maura and Crews’ families hate each other going back s9 long that they’re not sure why they don’t like each other. This intensifies when Maura lands an internship at the best Ad agency in Texas which belongs to Crew Carlisle-arch enemy! This leads to great office chemistry between Crew and Maura who desperately try to deny their attraction to each other.
I loved how the 2 families were so different. One family was close and loved each other fiercely, the other was very disconnected.
This book had great sexual chemistry, steamy scenes, lots of humour (Crews’ brother Knox!) grief, secrets and lies. The Magic Willows feature a lot in this book and their relationship with each other really shone through.
The story was unpredictable and had me wanting to keep reading even when I really should have stopped! I loved Crew and Maura and in my opinion this is the best book of the Willow Springs series so far!
January 13, 2023
If you like enemies to lovers than this is the book you need to read … I love enemies to lovers but this wasn’t it for me. I couldn’t get into it.
December 29, 2023
This one takes the first place in the series!
It's still really low on the steam side, but it's full on angst and character development for sure!
It's still really low on the steam side, but it's full on angst and character development for sure!
June 21, 2025
This one has been my favourite so far in this series. Honestly the girls friendship group is the best!
November 9, 2025
3.5 Stars ✨️
August 31, 2021
4.5 Pavlov has thoroughly Charmed me with her writing. Charmed (Willow Springs #3) is a sexy and sweet, small-town office romance lovers treat. Charmed is the third book in this series and can be read as a standalone. I would recommend you read the first two Willow Springs books before Charmed (just because they are fantastic), and you'll get to know the other ladies in the Magic Willows girl gang. I love the women of Willow Springs and the men that consume their hearts. The Willow Springs series is refreshing and not to be missed.
April 11, 2022
Cute story
3.5 ⭐️
3.5 ⭐️
September 23, 2021
I love each book in this series more than the last and I loved the first one so much! Can't wait for Coco's story!
August 8, 2021
This book was kinda had Romeo and Juliet vibes. Rival families, 2 opposing sides forced to work together. Starts of them hating each other, but turns into more, with you know some side twists and stuff 😆
I really enjoyed this book!! There’s a lot of depth and hidden secrets that made this and the forced proximity with enemies to lovers is always a favourite!
Maura is at the top of her class which is why she got this internship. She’s sassy and doesn’t take anyone’s crap and works hard. I really liked how down time earth she is, even though she grew up with a sliver spoon in her mouth.
Crew, ( I love that name) has a whole lot of emotional baggage that makes your heart ache for him. He’s got High standards for himself and will make you swoon.
There chemistry was amazing! You could just feel the tension build with every interaction!
I love all the secondary characters, and the close friendships in this series! Very much looking for to the next book!!
4.5 stars from me!
Side note: there maybe some things that could be triggers. If you have them maybe contact the author, she is super lovely 💙
I really enjoyed this book!! There’s a lot of depth and hidden secrets that made this and the forced proximity with enemies to lovers is always a favourite!
Maura is at the top of her class which is why she got this internship. She’s sassy and doesn’t take anyone’s crap and works hard. I really liked how down time earth she is, even though she grew up with a sliver spoon in her mouth.
Crew, ( I love that name) has a whole lot of emotional baggage that makes your heart ache for him. He’s got High standards for himself and will make you swoon.
There chemistry was amazing! You could just feel the tension build with every interaction!
I love all the secondary characters, and the close friendships in this series! Very much looking for to the next book!!
4.5 stars from me!
Side note: there maybe some things that could be triggers. If you have them maybe contact the author, she is super lovely 💙
August 26, 2021
I was given this book by the author in return for an honest review, all thoughts are my own.
Oh my gosh, this book was just fabulous, it definitely charmed me a lot. I devoured it, actually I devoured it that fast that I happened to check to see how far a long I was and was so disappointed to see that I was at 94% I really didn’t want it to end.
Crew and Maura were a couple that on paper should never be together, not even as friends.
💕 Enamies to lovers
💕 Small town
💕 Twists
💕 Workplace romance
💕 Magic Willows
I have to say I really really enjoyed being back amongst the Magic Willows, even though they were not at home this time around. It was actually lovely to get a look at their friendship when they are a little older and more mature.
I adore the closeness between Crews family, you can just feel how much they love one another and it is just so nice to be part of that environment. That family love each other a lot, would die for one another and manage to squeeze in a whole lot of fun together too.
I loved watching the friendship building between Crew and Maura. That pair have an amazing connection that they fight hard, fortunately we don’t get to choose who we fall in love with.
Love the friendship between Crew and Layla, they have amazing banter and he cares for her like family not just as his PA.
Hate Mauras father, what a self obsessed ass!! He really thinks the sun rises and sets with him. Lucky for him he gets the chance to set things right in his life, however it was a horrible thing that really made him hit rock bottom in the first place. He has a lot of changes to make and a lot of sucking up in the process.
Maura was such a beautiful sweet strong girl with an absolute heart of gold. She cares for everyone and really tries to put others before herself. I love how she treated Beeves, her mother definitely brought her up well.
Crew was an awesome person, he was a gentleman through and through and cared deeply for those around him. What he did for his sister just shows you how selfless he really is. His mother also did an amazing job.
Fabulous book in this amazing Magic Willow series, I am now waiting patiently for the next book.
Thanks again for having me Laura.
Oh my gosh, this book was just fabulous, it definitely charmed me a lot. I devoured it, actually I devoured it that fast that I happened to check to see how far a long I was and was so disappointed to see that I was at 94% I really didn’t want it to end.
Crew and Maura were a couple that on paper should never be together, not even as friends.
💕 Enamies to lovers
💕 Small town
💕 Twists
💕 Workplace romance
💕 Magic Willows
I have to say I really really enjoyed being back amongst the Magic Willows, even though they were not at home this time around. It was actually lovely to get a look at their friendship when they are a little older and more mature.
I adore the closeness between Crews family, you can just feel how much they love one another and it is just so nice to be part of that environment. That family love each other a lot, would die for one another and manage to squeeze in a whole lot of fun together too.
I loved watching the friendship building between Crew and Maura. That pair have an amazing connection that they fight hard, fortunately we don’t get to choose who we fall in love with.
Love the friendship between Crew and Layla, they have amazing banter and he cares for her like family not just as his PA.
Hate Mauras father, what a self obsessed ass!! He really thinks the sun rises and sets with him. Lucky for him he gets the chance to set things right in his life, however it was a horrible thing that really made him hit rock bottom in the first place. He has a lot of changes to make and a lot of sucking up in the process.
Maura was such a beautiful sweet strong girl with an absolute heart of gold. She cares for everyone and really tries to put others before herself. I love how she treated Beeves, her mother definitely brought her up well.
Crew was an awesome person, he was a gentleman through and through and cared deeply for those around him. What he did for his sister just shows you how selfless he really is. His mother also did an amazing job.
Fabulous book in this amazing Magic Willow series, I am now waiting patiently for the next book.
Thanks again for having me Laura.
August 26, 2021
RATING: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
STEAM: 🔥🔥🔥
Charmed is the perfect title for this book, because that is how the enemies-to-lovers story and its main characters Maura Benson and Crew Carlisle will leave you.
For as far as the residents of Willow Springs have known, the Benson and Carlisle families have always considered each other as mortal enemies ever since the grandfathers broke their partnership and built separate and equally successful oil companies.
Maura is trying to break free from the family business, choosing to pursue a career in advertising. Unfortunately, the path to building that career is through an internship with Crew Carlisle's company, and Crew loathes every single member of her family, including her.
Crew isn't too pleased with this arrangement, either, but he cannot back away from his deal with Maura's university. His new goal: To make Maura as miserable as possible to drive her away. Too bad Maura is smart, talented, and driven. The more time he spends with her at work, the more he realizes that maybe his hatred for all Bensons may be misplaced.
The chemistry between these two is 🔥. You can immediately feel the tension from the very beginning, and the progression from enemies to friends to lovers was so cute. Maura is gentle and kind; the perfect sunshine to Crew's grumpy. But don't get me wrong. Crew may be a broody curmudgeon, but boy, when he turns on the charm, it will leave you swooning.
It would be remiss of me if I didn't mention how much I adored the Magic Willows. Maura's girlfriends may each have their own unique personalities, but you can see how the friendship is built on trust and solidarity. I ❤️ amazing ride-or-die friends.
If I didn't have to eat or sleep or keep my day job, I would have read this book straight through. It was that captivating. Laura Pavlov creates an amazing world where its characters are relatable and adorable..and we readers can't help but be charmed.
** I received an ARC of this book and am posting an honest review voluntarily.**
August 26, 2021
4.5⭐
🐎Office Romance
🐎Enemies-to-Lovers
🐎Forbidden Romance
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“I couldn’t see straight when I was around Maura. She was all I thought about.”
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Review: This is book 3 in the Willow Spring series about 5 girls who have been best friends since they were young. It's been so fun reading about each of these girls and they each get their own HEA.They can be read as standalones, but it's so much more fun when you read them all in order.
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Maura wants to work in advertising. She is in her final semester of college and the top of her class which awards her the coveted internship at Carlisle Ad Agency.
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Crew runs Carlisle Ad Agency. He took over for his grandfather, and loves his family deeply.
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Crew and Maura's families have been at odds for years. So, they both see each other as enemy # 1. What happens when Maura receives an internship to work for Crew... This was such a fun enemies-to-lovers office romance. I loved the show burn as they got to know each other and seeing the animosity slip away. Crew tried so hard to resist Maura and when he finally snaps the chemistry is everything!
“As long as you’re mine, I don’t give a sh*t who knows it.”
Crew hates Maura's father more than anyone in the world which complicates matters further. My heart broke for Maura as she finds out some shocking information. Crew was so sweet and supportive of her and helping her get through it. The Carlisle family endured so much and they were only stronger and more loving. I fell hard for that family. I loved how Crew was willing to do anything to be with Maura and wasn't going to let anyone stand in his way. I was definitely Charmed by Maura and Crew. I loved seeing Addy, Jet, Gigi and Gray. I can't wait for Coco's book next! I am secretly rooting for Knox!😝
🐎Office Romance
🐎Enemies-to-Lovers
🐎Forbidden Romance
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“I couldn’t see straight when I was around Maura. She was all I thought about.”
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Review: This is book 3 in the Willow Spring series about 5 girls who have been best friends since they were young. It's been so fun reading about each of these girls and they each get their own HEA.They can be read as standalones, but it's so much more fun when you read them all in order.
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Maura wants to work in advertising. She is in her final semester of college and the top of her class which awards her the coveted internship at Carlisle Ad Agency.
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Crew runs Carlisle Ad Agency. He took over for his grandfather, and loves his family deeply.
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Crew and Maura's families have been at odds for years. So, they both see each other as enemy # 1. What happens when Maura receives an internship to work for Crew... This was such a fun enemies-to-lovers office romance. I loved the show burn as they got to know each other and seeing the animosity slip away. Crew tried so hard to resist Maura and when he finally snaps the chemistry is everything!
“As long as you’re mine, I don’t give a sh*t who knows it.”
Crew hates Maura's father more than anyone in the world which complicates matters further. My heart broke for Maura as she finds out some shocking information. Crew was so sweet and supportive of her and helping her get through it. The Carlisle family endured so much and they were only stronger and more loving. I fell hard for that family. I loved how Crew was willing to do anything to be with Maura and wasn't going to let anyone stand in his way. I was definitely Charmed by Maura and Crew. I loved seeing Addy, Jet, Gigi and Gray. I can't wait for Coco's book next! I am secretly rooting for Knox!😝
August 8, 2021
Laura Pavlov, you owna huge chunk of my heart because I can't seem to get enough of your books, so much so I have now devoured your entire backlist and (not so) patiently await for the next release!
Crew and Maura were everything I needed!
My favourite thing about the Willow Spring series is that every book not only stands on its own but holds its own so strongly it's very difficult to say which is my favourite. Every books plot, characters and writing is superb and equally deserving of a favourite spot.
For now as Crew Carlisle is yet to fall welcome to the rest of the world I will say he is my current love! Sorry Jett and Gray but we need to let him shine!
Crew and Maura's families have had a hatred that's been long running before they were born. For that reason they're meant to be enemies and sure enough Crew hates Maura and her family but when she's an intern at his families company directly under his report well it causes some feathers to be ruffled.
Maura doesn't want to hate the Carlisle, that's why it's easy for her to be willing to take the internship at their company. She wants experience only they can provide, however working under Crew might be difficult as he makes it clear he judges a book by it's family!
Being forced together pushes them both to see a person shouldn't be judged for others actions and well the sizzling chemistry helps too.
More than that this has a suspenseful edge with a lot of secrets to uncover and be revealed. I loved how different it played out to the other novels - again a reason why I love Laura - each story is shaped for the characters on the page.
Crew and Maura are strong and independent, they don't take anything lying down from each other making them so darn compatible. They also have big hearts, and I'm a sucker for a man that knows what he wants and fights hard for it no matter what, Crew Carlisle is a huge lover when he has someone to fight for.
One of my favourite read by Laura to date (and I've read everything by her) I cannot wait for Coco's book next! I'm a little scared to see this series nearly coming to an end but damn I can't wait for all the Magic Willows to get their deserved happily ever after's!
An ARC was provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
Crew and Maura were everything I needed!
My favourite thing about the Willow Spring series is that every book not only stands on its own but holds its own so strongly it's very difficult to say which is my favourite. Every books plot, characters and writing is superb and equally deserving of a favourite spot.
For now as Crew Carlisle is yet to fall welcome to the rest of the world I will say he is my current love! Sorry Jett and Gray but we need to let him shine!
Crew and Maura's families have had a hatred that's been long running before they were born. For that reason they're meant to be enemies and sure enough Crew hates Maura and her family but when she's an intern at his families company directly under his report well it causes some feathers to be ruffled.
Maura doesn't want to hate the Carlisle, that's why it's easy for her to be willing to take the internship at their company. She wants experience only they can provide, however working under Crew might be difficult as he makes it clear he judges a book by it's family!
Being forced together pushes them both to see a person shouldn't be judged for others actions and well the sizzling chemistry helps too.
More than that this has a suspenseful edge with a lot of secrets to uncover and be revealed. I loved how different it played out to the other novels - again a reason why I love Laura - each story is shaped for the characters on the page.
Crew and Maura are strong and independent, they don't take anything lying down from each other making them so darn compatible. They also have big hearts, and I'm a sucker for a man that knows what he wants and fights hard for it no matter what, Crew Carlisle is a huge lover when he has someone to fight for.
One of my favourite read by Laura to date (and I've read everything by her) I cannot wait for Coco's book next! I'm a little scared to see this series nearly coming to an end but damn I can't wait for all the Magic Willows to get their deserved happily ever after's!
An ARC was provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
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