Magical Midlife Madness (Leveling Up, #1)

by K.F. Breene

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Recently divorced and in need of a do-over, Jacinta accepts a position as caretaker of Ivy House, an old mansion she visited as a teen. Between the strange butler, groundskeeper and talkative next-door neighbor, things aren’t looking dull. They along with Austin, the local bar-owner, soon expose Jacinta to a world she thought belonged only in movies and books.

It is such fun having an older heroine as the main protagonist bonus points for the added paranormal woo-woo. Jancita doesn’t know it, but if the house chooses her, she will awaken its magic….

Ivy House is filled with magic, and I loved exploring the rooms and secret passages and unique surprises. I cannot wait to learn more. The town is home to misfit supernaturals, and all are protected by Austin Steele, a lone alpha shifter. Unfortunately Jacinta is a Jane (non-magical type) and unaware of their world. Mr. Tom, her butler, and Niamh, her neighbor will need to bring her up to speed all while following the Ivy House rules.

There is a budding romance, one I imagine will progress over the series. It offers chemistry and promise.

This review was originally posted at Caffeinated Reviewer