Violet McGinn has moved as far away as possible from her mother, both in terms of geography and philosophy. Violet left Portland, Oregon for Portland, Maine where she works as an account; very practical and logical. Now she's back to care for her New Age loving psychic mother who has several broken bones after a bad fall. It's up to Violet to keep her mother's shop running which includes filling in as the resident psychic. Violet believes she has no-supernatural talent but finds unusual assistance from the music coming from the bar next door.

Drew Watson owns the adjoining bar (don't call it a strip club even if he does host a male revue several nights a week). He's not a fan of the psychic next door but thinks her daughter is pretty hot. Their mutual attraction, shared space, and love of eighties music keep throwing them together. Can Violet see past the cute and practical doctor she thinks should be right for her to the handsome and complicated man who might be what she needs?

BELIEVE IT OR NOT is charming, funny, and just a little bit sexy. Drew and Violet make a good couple that brings out the best in each other. Violet's mom and her friends provide a colorful contrast to Drew and Violet's more cerebral approach to life. The challenges Violet faces as she figures out what she really wants out of life add a dash of humor to strengthen the plot. I think the story would have benefited from an expanded sub-plot to flesh out some of the supporting characters and take some of the burden off of the main story. The use of music to connect Violet, Drew, and their businesses was a clever twist.

Book Summary

Do you believe in...accounting?

Numbers never lie, so Violet McGinn found safe haven in the most boring profession she could find. Until her renowned psychic mother lands in the hospital and Violet has to run her business. Now you can have your taxes filed and your aura read, in one convenient location.

Do you believe in...music?

Drew Watson is the jaded owner of the local hot spot next door, and doesn't need a single thing except a good crowd to dance to what he's spinning on Saturday night.

Do you believe in...love?

The only thing Violet and Drew seem to have in common is that neither believes in that psychic hoo—hah. Except Drew seems to play exactly the right song at exactly the right time. And truth be told, it makes Violet's heart dance just a little ...