Ideal for readers who enjoy heartfelt, clean romances rooted in mutual respect and emotional balance. Think yoga for the heart, in novel form.

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The prose flows with clarity and rhythm, using sensory detail to ground the small-town setting of Pelican Point. The dialogue feels authentic and often playful, lending charm to even mundane moments.

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Stone captures intimacy not through explicit scenes, but through breath, gesture, and muted trust; a refreshing restraint.

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The alternating first-person chapters deepen the characterisation, allowing readers to see the vulnerabilities beneath their polished exteriors.

Addison’s self-doubt and Max’s guarded nature develop through believable dialogue and shared experience.

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The story follows Addison Heart, a yoga instructor dedicated to her thriving studio, and Max Cole, a disciplined fitness entrepreneur who becomes her landlord.

Their partnership, both professional and romantic, unfolds with warmth, humour, and well-paced tension.

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If any weakness exists, it lies in the repetition of reflective moments and predictable villain motives. An extra surprise during the last act would heighten tension.

For readers who enjoy gentle, well-structured mysteries set in small towns, where courage, loyalty, and legacy drive every clue.

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Jax, the basset hound, adds charm and humour that soften the darker edges.

The prose is clean, active, and visual. Descriptions serve a purpose; scenes progress the plot. The writing stays consistent in voice and tone from start to finish.

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The characters feel distinct and grounded. Emma leads with conviction and emotion, while her allies (Liza, Tom, and Eleanor) bring balance and warmth.

Their dialogue drives the story as much as the clues do, keeping the tone intimate and believable.

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Each discovery builds tension without losing clarity. The pacing remains steady, and the mystery holds interest through natural reveals rather than forced twists.

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The plot unfolds with precision. Emma Bradford’s return to her late uncle’s inn sparks a layered investigation of debts, secrets, and hidden tunnels beneath Bristol Heights.

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Readers who enjoy mysteries with structure, logic, and a restrained touch of the supernatural will find this book satisfying and precise.

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The tone remains steady and exact, keeping a focus on truth rather than flourish.

At times, the pacing tightens at a pace, leaving some transitions abrupt.

A few secondary figures fade after introduction, which limits their impact.

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Their relationships create clear emotional movement without sentimentality.

The writing shows discipline and confidence. Scenes flow with clarity and control.

The dialogue serves the plot.

Description supports mood rather than decoration.

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The characters are distinct and purposeful. Beatrice Lowe leads the story with strength and control. Jack Rivers provides balance through discipline and restraint. Sherlock, though otherworldly, grounds the story’s rhythm.

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The plot moves with purpose, blending the warmth of a cozy mystery with the tension of a crime story.

Each chapter builds on the last, guiding the reader through spells, betrayals, and old magic without confusion or excess.

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Lovely cover.

Recommended for readers who enjoy controlled dread, folklore, and stories where beauty and horror share the same ground.

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If there is a flaw, it lies in the pacing near the middle, where exposition slows momentum. Some secondary characters could bear greater depth before their fates unfold.

The emotional control, thematic layering, and consistent tone suggest skilled craftsmanship from an experienced author.

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The vineyard itself becomes a living force, its presence constant and oppressive. The story’s strength lies in how modern ambition collides with primal belief.

The characters act with conviction and fear, and their motives always feel human.

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The narrative balances realism and the supernatural with discipline, never overstating the uncanny.

Penn’s writing is tight and deliberate. Her prose is lean, sensory, and precise. Each scene builds unease through setting and ritual rather than gore.

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