WICKED CHARM is a suspenseful and mysterious novel that takes place in a swamp in Okefenokee, Georgia. Written by Amber Hart, this novel is a little quirky, spooky, and oddly unique. The mystery that lies deep within the pages is like nothing I have read before and I was drawn deeper with each page I read. Hart shares this wonderful story from two points of view, Willow, and Beau. These two main characters are complete opposites but somehow are perfect for each other.

Willow's life is about to change dramatically when she moves with her parents. They are moving in with her grandmother who happens to live in an isolated area near a swamp in Georgia. Having neighbors close by is not normal for anyone living in Okefenokee. So, when Willow finds out that the Cadwell family lives next door it makes the move a little brighter. The beautiful family is not what they seem and have a wicked charm about them. Beau is Willows age and well known for being a heartbreaker. He has girls falling for his good looks, but soon enough he gets bored and moves on leaving the girl heart broken. When Beau meets Willow for the first time, he realizes that she is not immune to charms. She knows the Cadwell family is bad news and she should stay away. Somethings are just too hard to resist.

Beau notices Willow straight away and cannot seem to stay away from her. He wants to know more about the beautiful girl who moved in next door. Someone he knows he can't have but wants. They soon decided to take the time to get to know each other. Beau has a girlfriend when Willow first moves to town, but that does not last long. What happens when his ex-girlfriend turns up dead in the swamp? When multiple people are considered suspects, no one knows who to trust.

Hart writes with a suspenseful but mysterious tone that makes this a spooky fast-paced read. As the list of suspects grow, you will not know who the killer is until the very end. The setting is ideal for this story. A swamp that is full of secrets, unknowns, and mystery. The list of characters is well developed but secretive about their pasts. This helps to add a dark touch to the story making it harder to figure out who did it and why.

Overall, I really enjoyed reading WICKED CHARM and highly recommend it to anyone who loves a scary read that is sure to keep you up at night!

Book Summary

Nothing good comes from living in the Devil's swamp.

Willow Bell thinks moving to the Okefenokee area isn't half bad, but nothing prepares her for what awaits in the shadows of the bog.

Girls are showing up dead in the swamp. And she could be next.

Everyone warns Willow to stay away from Beau Cadwell―the bad boy at the top of their suspect list as the serial killer tormenting the small town.

But beneath his wicked, depthless eyes, there's something else that draws Willow to him.

When yet another girl he knew dies, though, Willow questions whether she can trust her instincts…or if they're leading to her own death.

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