Witch Accused, The Hour of Witches Book 1

In the course of my busy life I opened this tale at every opportunity. Through twists and turns it held my interest, and I can’t wait to see what comes next.

Alyssa is a witch and pub owner just minding her own business until fellow witch and bounty hunter, Trace, destroys her pub and accuses her of magic theft and murder. Luckily, Trace believes she’s innocent and they have 24 hours to figure out who set her up or they’re both dead.
This series starter started off with a bang and kept going at breakneck speed. The character development was really well done, especially in regard to the relationship between Alyssa and Trace as they slowly get to know each other and form a bond. I also loved the relationship Alyssa has with her partner Simon, a true ride or die friend who would risk everything to help her. The action scenes are amazing and the author excels at painting a vivid picture of all the magical aspects of the story, especially the big fight scene towards the end. If you enjoy a well crafted urban fantasy with lots of action, magic, and a hint of romance, then you’ll love this book. I can’t wait to see where the author take the story next

I’ve come to really love this author’s work, so I was excited to read this series beginner…and what a beginning it was! Alyssa is just a bar owner from a magical family, but when she’s become a target for someone who set her up as a murderer, she’s on her own with a bounty hunter named Trace. Their chemistry is great, and they work so well together in this book. I was a little disappointed that Simon and Alyssa weren’t to be, but I do love that just because two characters have chemistry, they don’t have to get together: yes, they can be just friends. I loved this series opener, and I’m eager to see what comes next with the four characters (don’t want to say too much about the fourth character in case this characters doesn’t come back LOL!). Well-written, entertaining, and action-packed! Highly recommend. I was provided a complimentary copy which I voluntarily reviewed.

I thought the book was really good - there was enough action, the promise of action, and the WTF element of how this had happened, that it caught my attention strongly quite early in the book.
I even sat down and continued reading it on Christmas Day, and I'm not someone who normally is really interested in books about witches. So anyone who is, will love this, and anyone with my preferences should give it a try!

This is an exciting new series. Witch Alyssa avoids using her magic as far as possible while running her pub, but she is a powerful magic user. Accused of murder, kidnapped, sleep deprived, she strikes up an unlikely alliance with the bounty hunter. She has 24 hours to find out how and why she is framed for a crime she did not commit. As she discovers more and more evidence, she has to delve into her family history to find the answers. I found it hard to put the book down, I just had to finish it. And now I am on tenterhooks to find out what happens in book 2. I was lucky enough to get an early copy as an ARC reader.