A woman, accused of murder, is on the run. She collides with a man, falls and breaks her ankle. The man, Marcus, convinces the local constable that she is his wife, Luna. He takes her back to his house and promises that she can stay with him to heal if she pretends to be his wife.

But where is the real Luna Greybourne and what of the scratches, marks and destruction found in the house? These are all questions that the woman pretending to be Luna is determined to find the answers to.

The book was quite slow-paced and not much happened for most of it. I felt a strong connection between Marcus and Luna when they first bumped into each other, but the connection faded as the story went on.

The Ravenswood Witch was incredible; I loved how Jenni designed her characters and filled it with suspense. As a reader who isn’t always into the more fantasy, witches, etc I love this book! It was a great way to dabble in around in a different area. Highly recommend this to anyone wanting a good suspenseful book full of twists.

The Ravenswood Witch is a nice way to kick off the spooky seasons. This book had a very interesting plot that intrigued me. The pacing and writing however, I found be rather slow and boring. Overall a good read but not one of my favorites.

Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with this ARC.

I really enjoyed this historical paranormal mystery set in 1885. It is full of unnerving witchy activities, spooky characters and strange twists and turns that kept me intrigued from start to finish. The emotions of the characters were often reflected in the moody weather that added to the ominous atmosphere. The shadowy woodsy location is both appealing and frightening. And Bran, the stunning talking raven, added both wisdom and drama to the story. His protectiveness of Luna was endearing and he certainly lived up to the attributes of ravens as being bearers of prophecy and insight. As a psychopomp, the bird kept everything swirling between the spirit realm and physical world.

A woman has run away from a sticky situation where she is accused of murder. During her middle of the night escape along the river bank, she literally runs into Marcus Greybourne and breaks her ankle. He scoops her up and takes her to his home to attend to her injury. When a constable arrives looking for this woman, Marcus pretends this woman is Luna (his wife) to save her from being taken away. But what has happened to his real wife? It is a fair while before this question is answered and in the meantime nobody can be trusted. The author leads us to question each of the characters that surround Luna. Who is friend and who is enemy?

This story is full of many eerie moments that gave me numerous chills! Strange threatening messages, a cracked mirror, flying roof tiles and other unusual activities kept things interesting! Were they the handwork of a woman’s ghost? Who was behind all this haunting on the premises?

There is a lot of discussion about witchcraft in this novel. Marcus says he does not believe in the supernatural but Luna is not quite sure what she thinks. Doubts she may have are challenged, when a number of bizarre things start to happen. It is obvious someone is out to get her.

The thing about this story to remember is that evil is good at deception and sometimes what appears to be safe is actually sinister. I cannot say too much more about this or I risk giving the plot away.

We learn a fair bit about the real Luna and what a mad woman she was with her bizarre behaviour. And how she tortured her husband who tried so hard to save her. But when this woman comes on the scene and agrees to continue the charade of being his wife, a lot begins to happen. This new Luna, so as not to be labelled a witch (like the real wife of Marcus) must convey her improved condition. That she has changed into a better person. Well many in the village do not believe she is who she says she is. Others are willing to go along with the pretending as they believe Marcus deserves some happiness. And this woman definitely appears to be brightening his life. In fact, an unexpected romance erupts and these two lonely souls find great solace and tenderness in each other. A second chance at happiness. But will it be upset by the townspeople’s superstitious beliefs and accusations?

I loved the ending—once I got past all the scary stuff! And getting to know Marcus a little more was beneficial. I gravitated to the new Luna and watched her come full circle as a stronger and more vibrant woman in control of her destiny. I highly recommend The Ravenswood Witch — an entertaining original read. Hats off to Jenni Keer for stirring up lots of hair-raising moments! My heart raced on more than one occasion. 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Thanks to Boldwood Books and Netgalley for the ARC.

It’s 1885 and the book opens with a young woman running into a man and breaking her ankle. It soon becomes clear that she was being pursued by a constable. To her surprise, for some inexplicable reason, the man persuades the constable that she is his wife, Luna Greybourne, and he takes her back to his home Ravenswood Hall. Written in dual timelines and dual POV’s - those of Elena and the ‘new’ Luna - this is a well written gothic, witchy book which was compelling reading.

Briefly, having agreed with Marcus that she will continue the pretence that she is Luna, who is missing, she is shocked to find that the destruction in virtually every room in the house was caused by Luna. Luna was also feared by the locals and is known as the Ravenswood Witch so this fear and anger is now thrown at her. The new Luna is beginning to think she has jumped out of the fat into the fire but there is no denying that she is attracted to Marcus so she stays.

The second POV of Elena is a flashback - Elena is the only child of a wealthy couple. She has formed an attachment to a local man who her parents will not consider as a potential husband and her only ally is her maid Rose. There are some great characters in the book but the one I really enjoyed was Bran, no spoilers. Full of suspense this is a dark, more grey than black, and very spooky read and I couldn’t work out who to trust. There are some good twists and turns and they had me fooled too. A very enjoyable read. 4.5⭐️

I loved this book! it had the perfect mix of mystery and thriller and romance to keep me hooked. There were so many twists and revelations that kept me guessing, I would definitely recommend this.

A witchy Jane Eyre-esque tale, gothic and sometimes unnerving, this is another superb book from Jenni Keer! So many clever twists and turns the story has fantastic pace, it never slows down. Every character really deserves their place in the book and as the story progressed I didn’t know who I could trust!

I was so excited to begin my first “witchy” book of fall and this one didn’t disappoint. I love historical fiction featuring women accused of witchcraft - it’s total catnip to me. The relationship between the two main characters dragged a bit in the middle but things really picked up by the end. Overall, I enjoyed this one a lot and am looking forward to seeing what else this author comes out with.

Synopsis: it is 1885, a woman accused of murder flees in the middle of the night only to run in to a man on the bank of a river. When the constables arrive he pretends she is his wife. She is grateful for this secret, until she begins to question what happened to the real wife who may or may not be haunting her.
Pros/cons: a totally original, creative, and spooky story! I was invested in finding out what happened to the real wife, it was just a bit slow to get there. For a relatively short book this one felt long and took a while to get through. But if you like spooky and dark magic, this will be a great Halloween read for you! Thank you NetGalley, due out next month!

This story is about a woman on the run, accused of murder. As she’s trying to outrun the constable, she collides with man, breaking her ankle. Surprisingly, he convinces the constable that she is actually his wife, and not the fugitive he is looking for. He takes her home to his derelict home known as Ravenswood Hall. To keep her safe until her ankle is healed, she must pretend to be his missing wife, Luna. She finds strange markings and scratches on the walls and she realizes that the rumors of the “Ravenswood witch” may not be rumors after all.

This book had a very interesting plot that intrigued me. The pacing and writing however, fell kinda flat. I found it to be rather slow and boring.

This book was the perfect blend of mystery and romance with spooky/ witchy vibes. I really enjoyed this book.

I really liked the concept of this book, but it was just not for me. It was slow, but definitely kept you wanting to read because of the suspense. There were a few twists that I enjoyed and didn't fully see coming. But, it felt a bit slow until the last 25%. I really did not feel like I connected with or really liked any of the characters, and many of their interactions felt forced and a bit awkward to read.

Event though this did not work for me, thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this advanced copy, all thoughts are my own.

In 1885, a young woman is on the run from the police and wanted for murder, when she has a run-in with a mysterious stranger and breaks her ankle. The police catch up, and she thinks she’s been caught, when suddenly the stranger tells the police that she is actually his wife, Luna. Desperate to escape the hangman, the woman plays along. The man takes her to his home, Ravenswood Hall, to rest and recuperate from her injury. And there she finds out why he lied to the police – the real Luna has vanished, and the man needs the false Luna to keep up the charade that everything is fine. The real Luna was also rumored to be a witch and did sinister rituals in the house and the forest. As strange and frightening things happen in Ravenswood Hall, the woman posing as Luna wonders if maybe living in this terrible place is worse than facing up to her crimes.

This book had fantastic spooky vibes from the very beginning – I kind of wished I had saved it for October! I really enjoyed the main character – there are chapters interspersed throughout the story that shed light on her past and what she’s running from, and she shows tremendous growth throughout the novel. The pacing of the book was a little uneven, but it kept my interest enough to keep me interested and moving forward. Four stars.

I found the blurb interesting and it started well. The writing is good and the setting gives a Rebecca or Jane Eyre type feelings. However, after some chapters it becomes very slow. I was so interested in the romance thing but it's kind of non existent for a long time because Marcus, the male protagonist, leaves the place immediately, thus there is no interaction between them.

Also, the mystery, the odd things happening in the house failed to grip me.

Thank you for the copy. Sorry, it didn't really work for me.

I was completely intrigued by this one, book friends.

With multiple POVS and time shifts (these shift do not confuse or take away from the present timeline, which I love) this book is one that readers will savor. And after the plot twists (oh those plot twist) readers will be cheering Luna and Marcus on to have their happy ending. Because they deserve it (for so many reasons I will let you discover).

A fake marriage of convenience, second chances for a better life, and plot twists I did not see coming, readers will be engrossed from the opening lines in this murder mystery historical fiction romance (I know, that’s a lot, but it’s oh so good), with a hint of magic.

I may have a book hangover after this one…

Go pre-order this one book friends.

Such a splendid suspenseful story with added magical moments and intriguing characters.
Completely compelling reading, from the first chapter I was hooked into the story and desperate to find out what was happening and who was who in the story.
Some excellent twists sprinkled throughout the story had me thinking constantly about motives and true identities.
Great descriptions of the place, and so much research must have been carried out for all the dark magic and witchcraft information shared throughout the story.
I was so emotionally invested in the characters and on several occasions was surprised by revelations.
Fast moving story that flowed so well, the combination of two stories rolled together very cleverly.
Loved Bran too - his character was brilliant and was well crafted and an integral part of the story.
Spooky at times, this wonderful book was the perfect mix of magic, mystery and thriller- an amazing combination that was incredibly entertaining to read.
Would make an excellent movie!

I really enjoyed this book, it was such an intriguing read from the very beginning. The style works really well and brings a grand sense of mystery to the main character "Luna" from the very beginning. The interwoven narrative is brilliant as a red herring throughout. I found myself trying to guess what was coming next because the mystery behind all the threads that run through the book is really well done and kept me hooked throughout.
I enjoyed the relationship "Luna" had with Marcus as well. It was nice to see how that developed and it did feel really naturally done. Again, I was kept guessing as to how he played a role in everything.
All the mysteries and answers were concluded really nicely, although I did find that the ending seemed a little abrupt, though that might have just been me... I also had some questions still remaining at the end as to the origin of the supernatural influences that seemed to affect Luna in the house - though again, this could have been me missing something.
Overall, a decent book with mystery and intrigue.

I was hooked from the first page! This isn't the type of book I would usually pick up, but I'm glad I gave it a chance. This my first read from this author but will not be my last. The writing style was great and though there are a lot of characters, it was easy to follow. Unfortunately, I find it hard to give a more detailed review without giving anything away!

The Ravenswood witch is a good fall read with supernatural happenings, characters with mysterious pasts, a bonus of an animal sidekick, and topped off with some gothic vibes. Think Jane eyre, but with elements of magic and a bit darker. If you’re a big baby like me, no need to worry, the supernatural happening shouldn’t be enough to keep you awake (listen, I scare easy ok? 😂).
I enjoyed the slight undermining of the trust our FMC “Luna” faces while hearing different stories about other characters in the book or over hearing snippets of conversation, leading her and the reader to question who can truly be trusted. Full disclosure that I didn’t know who would end up being our villainous character and I enjoyed that it kept me guessing.
There are chapters interwoven with our present character timeline to provide background for our mysterious FMC and the way they were placed was well done and worked well within the overall story. Thank you @netgalley for the ARC!

Book blurb: The year is 1885 and a young woman is on the run, knowing if she’s caught, she’ll be hanged for murder. Moments from a safe haven, she collides with a gruff stranger, falling and breaking her ankle.
To her surprise, the man – Marcus Greybourne – convinces the local constable that she is his reclusive wife of ten years, Luna. He carries her back to the neglected and crumbling Ravenswood Hall, promising if she agrees to maintain this charade, he will keep her safe until her injuries have healed.
But the house is haunted by shadows and secrets. What’s more, the real Luna Greybourne is missing, without trace. Scratches and marks made by her around the house suggest witchcraft; and indeed Luna is known locally as the Ravenswood Witch; her reputation in tatters, like the wallpapers of the padlocked rooms she’d destroyed.
As strange happenings in the house continue, outside the screech of a raven echoes across oppressive woods that seem alive with dark magic. And the woman who is now pretending to be Luna can’t help but fear she’s escaped the noose for a far more terrible fate…
#fallreads #netgalley

This is a good autumn read. It’s cozy and witchy and full of mystery. So with spooky season coming up, this is a good read. However, I did find it a bit slow at points. The narrative only really picks up at the halfway mark, and while I’m glad I waited till there to read it it’s not very engaging. If you’re looking for something as an in between book, this is a good choice