Mike Page fled Ironwood Flats, Texas the moment he tossed his high school cap in the air and never looked back. But when his little sister, Annie, is suddenly left raising two kids on her own, one desperate call brings him right back to the one place he swore he’d never return. Now, stuck playing uncle, Mike’s in for more than he bargained for, especially since it means surviving the town’s infamous Halloween celebrations—his personal nightmare.
Belle Allen has always been a bit eclectic. As Ironwood Elementary’s quirky part-time librarian by day and bartender by night, she has finally found her rhythm. That is, until Mike, her high school nemesis, walks into the bar bringing painful memories back with him.
Old wounds run deep, but so do new sparks when they keep bumping into each other. As they’re pulled together by chance encounters and unexpected chemistry, Mike and Belle realize they’re not the same people they were in high school. But just as they start falling harder than autumn leaves, reality hits—Mike’s heading back to Indiana after Halloween.
Can they admit they’re bewitched with each other? Or will the spell of their romance be broken?
Review by Twinsie Angie
I purchased this book.
I was looking for a short and quick read. It was getting close to fall so I grabbed this audio. The narration did a great job for me when listening to it.
The story was a short enemies to lovers book. Belle is not about to fall for the hot shot who left town and is now back. She is unhappy when she needs his help to help the kids in the school.
Mike is stunned that Belle is still as beautiful and cant believe that an idiot he was in high school. He was so worried about being important he messed up. Now he is helping her he will make sure not to repeat the past mistakes.
Allie Samberts is a romance writer, book lover, and high school English teacher. She was voted funniest teacher of the year for 2023 by her students, which is probably her highest honor to date. She is also a runner, and enjoys knitting and sewing. She lives in the Chicago suburbs with her husband, two kids, and a very loud beagle. You can follow her on Instagram @alliesambertswrites, read her blog at alliesamberts.substack.com, and get other updates at www.alliesamberts.com.