Witch Way or the Highway

Silver Sisters #0.5

by Jennifer L. Hart

A homeless single mother is on a collision course with destiny.

Laney is at the end of her rope. Homeless with three young girls in the mountains of North Carolina, all she wants is to keep her family together. But no one will give her and her girls a chance. Not until the mysterious Jess covers for her with the local sheriff.



But there's more to Jess than meets the eye. The woman lives in a haunted cottage, dabbles in horticulture, and talks about magic like it's real, not just a story to entertain children. And then there's the mysterious ghost who only Laney and her middle daughter can see.



Has this displaced woman found a home? Or will the odd circumstances cost Laney her girls and perhaps her life?



Witch Way or the Highway is the prequel story to the Silver Sisters midlife magic series. If you like heroines over forty, stories of sisterhood, and forever love, then you don't want to miss Jennifer L. Hart's fantastic tale. Read Witch Way or the Highway and conjure your coven now!

Genres: Fantasy, Witches, Paranormal, Magic, Audiobook

156 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 25, 2022

About the author

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USA Today bestselling author Jennifer L. Hart writes about characters that cuss, get naked, and often make poor but hilarious life choices. A native New Yorker, Jenn now lives in the mountains of North Carolina with her imaginary friends. Her works to date include the Cougars and Cauldrons series, the Silver Sisters series and the upcoming Legcay Witches of Shadow Cove.

Reviews

[Tammy Moldovan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed the prequel novella about the Silver sisters and their mother. We get to learn how they ended up living with Aunt Jess. This story fleshes out more of who Jess, Elaine, and Ethan were and what their dynamics looked like. These events are mentioned in the three novels about the grownup Silver sisters but not in great detail since they were small children when these events took place. Despite being short, the story was well written, includes three dimensional characters and an engaging storyline. We get hints of who the Silver daughters will be and some of their background as well as the potential for their fuller stories. It made me want to go and reread the other books in the series.

[Elisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

always loved filling it gaps to a series

This definitely filled in something’s for me with the Silver sisters beginning
I loved it.
Ethan and Laney would have been amazing together.

[Ann · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed learning of the beginnings of the Solver sisters link to magic through their mom. Jacqueline Rendell did justice with this novella. I understood Lainey and her profound love for her daughters.

[Lyn Brownlie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Laney, Jess and Ethan’s story
Truly enjoyed this lovely story of a mums love for her children and the lengths she will go to, to protect them at all costs.
This is a prequel to The Silver Sister novels, it introduces us to Alys, Maeve and Siobhan’s mother Laney.
Along with their Aunt Jess and Ethan the Guardian (spirit) of the house.
I loved hearing Laney’s story, how she evolves into a confident happy woman to her friendship with Jess (the fae creole botanist) and also her growing relationship with Ethan the spirit.
Looking forward to reading / listening to more books in this series.
I received a free copy and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Avid · Rating 5 out of 5]

Quick, quirky and delicious.

Thanks to her slimeball ex, Lainey and her three young daughters are homeless and holing up in abandoned houses to get by. Just when Lainey’s life takes yet another downward turn, she meets an unlikely and unusual benefactress whose odd home is guarded by a resident spirit, Ethan. Despite the fact Ethan is dead, sparks fly. by embracing her feminine magic, Lainey is able to embody Ethan for a night. Will the unlikely pair consummate their growing relationship or will Lainey’s past come crashing in to destroy the only real happiness she’s ever known?

An outstanding, quick paced read with just the right dollop of heat. Highly recommended!

[Laura · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this "Silver Sisters" novella a lot. This story focused on the Silver sisters' mother's journey and related more about their background. The story was about family and how a mother's love can keep them together in spite of overwhelming difficulties. The tale was moving, tragic, sad, and a little racy. All the elements that make a great, albeit short story. I recommend this novella to others who enjoy this genre. Jacqueline Rendell's narration was fabulous and enhanced the written material. I was given a free copy of the audiobook, and I have voluntarily posted this review.

[Barbara Hackel · Rating 5 out of 5]

How it all came to be

I love prequels that make me think about the series and all of a sudden it's like a lightbulb turns on. So many details are connected and things I didn't even know that had bothered me make perfect sense.

This book has it all! Terror, mistrust, friendship, family, magic, and love. If you haven't read the series start here. If you have read the series, circle back and read this emotional book. Reading this is truly magical, and a delicious and delightful experience!

[Kat · Rating 5 out of 5]

The beginning before the Silver Sisters became women ,sister witches to be reckoned with.This is their mother's story and how it all began. Laney and Jess will draw you into their world of spirits, magic herbalism and the art of witch craft. The coming together of a spiritual journey. The bold writing of Jennifer L. Hart introduces you to the series of the Silver Sisters paranormal women's fictional romance .Acquire " Witch Way or the High Way " a Silver Sisters Novella. So you can enjoy it as much as I have. Kat

[Sherry · Rating 4 out of 5]

The story of how Jess and Laney met and became best friends. We are also introduced to Ethan, the ghost guardian of the cottage. Laney is anxiety-filled, high-strung, and with regrets about past choices. Now she is homeless trying to do the best she can to take care of her three girls. This novella fills in some of the blanks in the mother's backstory. I like the little details about trips to the library and how many of them like to read. Laney tells her girls a story every night before they go to sleep.

[Larry · Rating 5 out of 5]

This story told me a great deal more, so I honestly do love prequels. I also loved how a homeless mother and her three young daughters were taken in and loved. In this modern day, that is more like a fairy tale, but it COULD happen, in the right circumstances. I keep hoping! The characters are alive and the emotions of the reader are real. IF I were able, I would want to help it happen. I definitely recommend this book.

[Tricia S. · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a look into the live of the sisters with they're mother when they were kids. I liked this story, it explains so much about the sisters. I liked the characters. I liked hearing about the sister's mother before she died and hearing about the woman they called aunt. I love Jennifer's writing, this series is so good and I hope more people will read it.

[Anita · Rating 5 out of 5]

Laney has been abandoned by her husband and left homeless with her three daughters. She piles what she could in the car and hits the road. Staying in abandoned houses along the way, she ends us pulled over by the sheriff. Then Jess shows up to tell the sheriff she is her employee and takes her and the girls home. There Jess teaches Laney about plants and magic and her girls finally have ahome.

[Lara · Rating 4 out of 5]

A Nice Prequel

It was fun getting the back story to the series to which I am now fully addicted! I am enjoying this world so much,and it was really helpful and fun to learn more about their pasts.

[Jocelyne · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a captivating prequel to the Silver Sisters series. This is a great start to the series. It was great to have the story where it all began. I appreciated it. Jacqueline Rendell did an excellent job bringing this story to life. Looking forward to more in the series.

[Andrea Latham · Rating 4 out of 5]

Hoopla Digital Audiobooks:
Narrator: Jacqueline Rendell
Published Date: 2022
Publisher: Findaway Voices

Story about a single mother, Laney and her 3 daughters homeless in the mountains of North Carolina. A mysterious woman named Jess lives in a haunted cottage and dabbles in horticulture. There is magic and a ghost that only certain people can see. Very entertaining story.

[Suzanne Giorgione · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love the Silver Sisters!! This is the prequel story to the Silver Sisters midlife magic series and it's fantastic! I can't wait to hear all the stories. Love that I found this author. So excited for more!

[Lisa White · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love the extra insight to Laney, Jess & Ethan in this story. Sometimes you just need a safe space away from all those who let you down & that’s what Witch Way is for Laney & her girls. ❤️

[E · Rating 5 out of 5]

Prequel

Enjoyed reading the story of how Laney & the girls found Aunt Jess. Would love to read more about Laney & what happened to her.

[Vicky Coughlan · Rating 3 out of 5]

A nice little novella introducing us to the next books to come in this series. I am curious to enough to read them. Love me a good witchy story.

[Jo Ericksen · Rating 4 out of 5]

An engaging story of paranormal relationships and the difficulties they may present.

[Donna · Rating 2 out of 5]

Ok, I liked this story until I found it weird that someone was in a relationship with a ghost?? Am I the only one who found this strange? Maybe I didn’t understand the story line properly!

[Debbie Teague · Rating 5 out of 5]

Witch way or the highway

I would recommend this book to anyone. The re were not any cussing or violence. A good read all way around.

[Teresa Hawkins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good prequel

There is just enough information in this book to set up the series and tantalize about what’s to come. Great start

[Alabama Pashley · Rating 3 out of 5]

Definitely a wattpad book, took about an hour to read. Easy read kinda dumb but wholesome. MC is annoying and it was supposed to be a “spicy” book but in all honesty there is only one scene.

[Rendalynn S · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thought provoking

It's truly an interesting book. Unfortunately it is too short. Just when she's finally found a forever home the story ends.

[KDRBCK · Rating 5 out of 5]

prequel, sisters as kids fantastic series, binge read all 7 books, recommend

[Montzalee Wittmann · Rating 5 out of 5]

Witch Way or the Highway
By Jennifer L. Hart
This is a prequel about a mother and three little girls running from pain, shame and a man that left them hungry and homeless. This is how they got a foothold and how the mother gains her witch powers. There is a ghost involved too.

[Kristin Cruz · Rating 5 out of 5]

A magical beginning to a story of women’s empowerment!

While reading this novella is in no way necessary to understanding Hart’s Silver Sister series, the background provided add’s a richness to the family’s story. Honestly, I want to read more about Laney, Ethan, Jess, and the sheriff!

[Jeanie Jackson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful, hot, intriguing! Which Way or the Highway, A Silver Sisters Novella is at least as good as the 3 main books of the series, and I loved all of them. I did not laugh as much in this novella, but my heart was in it 100% as we see how the family ended up at the cabin and come to understand more about Ethan, the guardian spirit of the cabin.

I jumped at the chance to read an ARC of Which Way or the Highway and I was glad I did. Thank you to Jennifer L. Hart for letting me take a peek. I still pre-ordered a copy!

[Angel · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this prequel! There aren't very many books with an older, female protagonist, that show the real parts of that life. I love how the author introduced and seduced the reader with the descriptions and setting. I wanted to stay in the cottage on Witch Way forever with Jess, Laney and the girls.

We have all been Laney at one time, and I love that she isn't apologetic about being a mom. She owns it and admits there are times when being that mom isn't ideal. I so want more of Laney's story, and while I would adore seeing if Ethan remains a part of the tale, just Laney's journey into magic and getting on with her life is a wonderful beginning. Can't wait to read the next one in the series.