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The Midnight Chapter

by Ariel McBrideAuthor · status: Published

Published Sept. 15, 2026

🗓 Review by Sept. 22, 2026 · past due

eBook · 420 pages · Mature · Moon Hollow Chronicles · 🌶️ Mild

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Raven Opal Everhart never expected to find magic in a town she thought was simply weird.

She came to Moon Hollow looking for a fresh start, a quiet place to work, take photographs, and maybe figure out what the hell she was doing with her life. Instead, she discovers that the strange little New England town has been hiding something for centuries—and somehow, she is part of it.

When Raven learns that she is a witch, suddenly the unexplained thing she’s witnessed don’t seem so impossible anymore. Flickering lights, strange dreams. A mysterious crow who insists on following her everywhere, And a family history she never knew existed.

Then there’s Rune.

The charming, infuriating owner of Midnight Chapter, the town’s beloved bookstore, seems to know far more about Raven than he’s willing to admit. Every time he gets close, the lights flicker. Every time she asks questions, he gives her just enough of an answer to leave her with ten more.

As Raven begins uncovering Moon Hollow’s secrets, she realizes the town’s history may be tied to her own—and the closer she gets to the truth. The harder it becomes to ignore the pull between her and the mysterious man who seems determined to keep some secrets of his own.

In Moon Hollow, magic is real, family secrets have a way of resurfacing, and sometimes the most dangerous thing you can fall into... is love.

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Paranormal Romance

Tropes (readers vote on how well each fits)
Age Gap 100% Cinnamon Roll Hero 100% Fated Mates no votes yet Forgotten Past no votes yet Found Family no votes yet He Falls First no votes yet Hidden World Revealed no votes yet Possessive / Protective Hero no votes yet Reluctant to Love no votes yet Secret Powers no votes yet Slow Burn no votes yet Small Town no votes yet Witches no votes yet

What early readers are saying 1.0★ (2)

Pola_Nott 1★ ✅ Verified

It's hard to get any action. After over 100 pages there is still literally NOTHING going on, and I don't mean romantic part.

The concept was good though.

Sep 20, 2026
Disneynerd719 1★ ✅ Verified

Not my cup of tea

Sep 12, 2026