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Goode Witch Matchmaker #2
Heartache in Heels
Every girl wants a fairy godmother!
But not the kind with a misfiring wand.
Hillary’s been hit by a wonky bit of magic that was supposed to introduce her to her soul mate. That doesn’t happen.
Instead she meets…
Brad.
Brad’s been waiting for someone to see him—literally, to see him. That’s no small trick since he’s been invisible to everyone but his friend Walter for three long and lonely years. It’s just his luck that the one woman who does is a knockout with a heart bigger than Texas and completely, utterly unattainable.
She’s a heartache in heels, but that doesn’t stop Brad from falling in love.
Will Hillary and Brad become a couple, or will Brad’s incorporeal state keep them from their love ever after?
Previously published in 2016, Heartache in Heels (formerly Ghostly Love) features almost entirely new content, including a point-of-view switch.
But not the kind with a misfiring wand.
Hillary’s been hit by a wonky bit of magic that was supposed to introduce her to her soul mate. That doesn’t happen.
Instead she meets…
Brad.
Brad’s been waiting for someone to see him—literally, to see him. That’s no small trick since he’s been invisible to everyone but his friend Walter for three long and lonely years. It’s just his luck that the one woman who does is a knockout with a heart bigger than Texas and completely, utterly unattainable.
She’s a heartache in heels, but that doesn’t stop Brad from falling in love.
Will Hillary and Brad become a couple, or will Brad’s incorporeal state keep them from their love ever after?
Previously published in 2016, Heartache in Heels (formerly Ghostly Love) features almost entirely new content, including a point-of-view switch.
276 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 11, 2016
442 people are currently reading
864 people want to read
About the author
Cate Lawley
72 books407 followersUSA Today bestselling author Cate Lawley writes humorous, action-filled mysteries that frequently contain paranormal elements.
When Cate's not tapping away at her keyboard or in deep contemplation of her next fanciful writing project, she's sweeping up hairy dust bunnies and watching British mysteries.
Cate is from Austin, Texas (where many of her stories take place), but has recently migrated north to Boise, Idaho, where soup season (her favorite time of year) lasts more than two weeks.
She's worked as an attorney, a dog trainer, and in various other positions, but writer is the hands-down winner. She's thankful readers keep reading, so she can keep writing!
For bonus materials and updates, visit her website to join her mailing list: www.CateLawley.com.
When Cate's not tapping away at her keyboard or in deep contemplation of her next fanciful writing project, she's sweeping up hairy dust bunnies and watching British mysteries.
Cate is from Austin, Texas (where many of her stories take place), but has recently migrated north to Boise, Idaho, where soup season (her favorite time of year) lasts more than two weeks.
She's worked as an attorney, a dog trainer, and in various other positions, but writer is the hands-down winner. She's thankful readers keep reading, so she can keep writing!
For bonus materials and updates, visit her website to join her mailing list: www.CateLawley.com.
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July 29, 2017
You gotta love Glenda and her witchy-math in these stories. And solving the problem with Brad being and ghost BUT not a ghost. Thanks to a grieving mother who cursed him 7 years ago when her daughter was killed in the car Brad was driving. It didn’t matter that it wasn’t Brad’s fault someone needed to be punished and Brad was it, as far as Adele was concerned.
The story was mainly about Grandpa Walter who everyone thought was crazy for having a make-believe friend when all along it was Brad that no one could see except Walter, until Glenda gave Hillary a pair of glasses, and suddenly Hillary could see that Brad wasn’t make-believe after all.
The rest of the story was trying to break the curse and seeing to it that 70 year old Grandpa had someone to take care of him so he wouldn’t have to go to an assisted living facility.
It was a really cute story.
No sex and no swearing. But not religious either.
April 20, 2016
Glenda is a witch and maker of improbable matches of lonely souls.
Second in a series, but a definite stand- a- lone. These stories are light romances, have magic, strong interesting, fun characters, a little mystery to solve and a feel good ending.
I've enjoyed the first two stories in this series and look forward to reading more.
I received an arc for an honest review.
Second in a series, but a definite stand- a- lone. These stories are light romances, have magic, strong interesting, fun characters, a little mystery to solve and a feel good ending.
I've enjoyed the first two stories in this series and look forward to reading more.
I received an arc for an honest review.
May 19, 2020
The story was good, the romance not as much
As a love story with real feelings, believable emotions and enough truth to it to make me believe in a happily ever after, this falls severely short. I don't buy Hillary and Brad as a couple.
That said as an interesting story with unique, endearing characters and a page turning plot, it does really well. I liked Hillary, Walter and Brad. I enjoyed meeting Madeline, Smitty and Mary Margaret even though their characters weren't developed as much. I also liked the world. I feel like a lot more backstory should have been provided to meet all the goals this book was trying to accomplish as well as a longer timeline. Hillary only sees Brad 3 days before he's saved and all is well again. Had the events taken place over weeks or months I might have bought into them having real feelings for each other. And he doesn't really have a backstory because he's not even given a career or a reason he'd stay in Minnesota. We learn he liked sports and people and dated his high school sweetheart until he died. We don't learn anything else about him and neither does Hillary. His character isn't fleshed out enough to achieve the goals that Lawley is trying to accomplish in this book.
Overall I enjoyed it, but I feel like it could have been better.
As a love story with real feelings, believable emotions and enough truth to it to make me believe in a happily ever after, this falls severely short. I don't buy Hillary and Brad as a couple.
That said as an interesting story with unique, endearing characters and a page turning plot, it does really well. I liked Hillary, Walter and Brad. I enjoyed meeting Madeline, Smitty and Mary Margaret even though their characters weren't developed as much. I also liked the world. I feel like a lot more backstory should have been provided to meet all the goals this book was trying to accomplish as well as a longer timeline. Hillary only sees Brad 3 days before he's saved and all is well again. Had the events taken place over weeks or months I might have bought into them having real feelings for each other. And he doesn't really have a backstory because he's not even given a career or a reason he'd stay in Minnesota. We learn he liked sports and people and dated his high school sweetheart until he died. We don't learn anything else about him and neither does Hillary. His character isn't fleshed out enough to achieve the goals that Lawley is trying to accomplish in this book.
Overall I enjoyed it, but I feel like it could have been better.
July 4, 2020
Heartache in Heels
This story has lots of magic mixed with curses. Hillary's grandfather has started talking to an imaginary friend three years ago. She figured it was out of grief of looking his wife. But when she starts seeing Brad she has more questions than answers. They all three go out looking for answers. With the help of her own personal fairy godmother things are not so bleak. Now this is a fast read for me.
This story has lots of magic mixed with curses. Hillary's grandfather has started talking to an imaginary friend three years ago. She figured it was out of grief of looking his wife. But when she starts seeing Brad she has more questions than answers. They all three go out looking for answers. With the help of her own personal fairy godmother things are not so bleak. Now this is a fast read for me.
August 2, 2020
When Is a Ghost Not a Ghost
This is a fun book with ghost, witches, sceptics, and believers. Hillary, our protagonist, is a believer but isn't sure about what is going on with her grandad and his invisible friend Brad. The action is well paced with just enough humor to keep you entertained. If you like nice paranormal stories with a bit of romance you will probable enjoy this one. I know I did.
This is a fun book with ghost, witches, sceptics, and believers. Hillary, our protagonist, is a believer but isn't sure about what is going on with her grandad and his invisible friend Brad. The action is well paced with just enough humor to keep you entertained. If you like nice paranormal stories with a bit of romance you will probable enjoy this one. I know I did.
May 7, 2020
Great paranormal comedy romance. Hillary is a typically clueless woman. Brad is Gramp's imaginary friend. Madeleine runs Every Woman's Fairy Godmother. The comedy continues until it turns serious.
Easy-to-read. Entertaining. Funny. Happily Ever After. Page-turner. Romantic. Scary. Twisted. Unpredictable. Whimsical. Witty. Wonderful characters.
Easy-to-read. Entertaining. Funny. Happily Ever After. Page-turner. Romantic. Scary. Twisted. Unpredictable. Whimsical. Witty. Wonderful characters.
May 10, 2020
A really cute, easy to read book. There were somethings that got wrapped up as though it were an afterthought. It’s a little out there in terms of a story line but you want to solve the mystery and have a happy ending. This is a quick read so if you’re sitting around bored on the weekend and want something lighthearted, I could definitely recommend this!
May 10, 2020
Hillary, Gramps and Brad
So well written!! Loved the characters!! Love the relationship between peanut and Gramps!! Brady's while ghost like thing. Just adds to the story. Could not put this down!! Will not spoil. Fun, funny, suspenseful, lovable main characters and swooning!! A must to read!!
So well written!! Loved the characters!! Love the relationship between peanut and Gramps!! Brady's while ghost like thing. Just adds to the story. Could not put this down!! Will not spoil. Fun, funny, suspenseful, lovable main characters and swooning!! A must to read!!
May 27, 2020
This was a cute little read. There isn't much depth to it, and it isn't so much a romance as a fun little love story with a witch, fairy godmother, incorporeal bodies and a fun little love story. I read it in a day, and I enjoyed it. Not much else to say. I really liked all the characters in the book, and how it switched from Hillary and Brad's POVs.
April 24, 2020
What a joy!
I was looking for a quick, fun read. This fit book fit me to a tee. It is fun, serious, and happy with lots of giggles and love! Try it and I am sure you won't be sorry!
I was looking for a quick, fun read. This fit book fit me to a tee. It is fun, serious, and happy with lots of giggles and love! Try it and I am sure you won't be sorry!
May 14, 2020
After the murder and mayhem in the last few things I read, I needed something light and fun. This was both light and fun, so mission accomplished. Is it my favorite book ever? No. Will I ever read it again? Probably not. Did I enjoy the heck out of it? Absolutely.
May 20, 2020
I really enjoyed this book. It was a really easy read, amusing, humorous and it was different than the norm. There was some supernatural stuff, but it wasn't overdone and it didn't feel jolting. I look forward to reading more books by this author!
May 22, 2020
Heartache in Heels
I honestly snagged this book at a deal and the cover looked fun. I didn’t realize it was a paranormal romance until they solved the mystery of Brad.
Nonetheless, it was a fun cute read!
I honestly snagged this book at a deal and the cover looked fun. I didn’t realize it was a paranormal romance until they solved the mystery of Brad.
Nonetheless, it was a fun cute read!
May 25, 2020
A fun read
A fairy godmother check, a hot to boot man check, a beautiful girl check all the requirements for a perfect relationship. I loved reading Hillary's and Brad's story. Well developed and great characters. I enjoyed Heartache in heels
A fairy godmother check, a hot to boot man check, a beautiful girl check all the requirements for a perfect relationship. I loved reading Hillary's and Brad's story. Well developed and great characters. I enjoyed Heartache in heels
May 31, 2020
Unique plot
I enjoyed this book, great twists, dialogue and character development. I thought the falling in love with a phantom component was all too quick but otherwise would be very interested to read the next book in the ser.
I enjoyed this book, great twists, dialogue and character development. I thought the falling in love with a phantom component was all too quick but otherwise would be very interested to read the next book in the ser.
June 26, 2020
3.5☆
Cute
This is my first book by Cate Lawley.
What I liked:
The characters
Dual POVs
Part of a series: Love Ever After
Standalone
HEA
Epilogue
I look forward to reading the next book in this series.
Cute
This is my first book by Cate Lawley.
What I liked:
The characters
Dual POVs
Part of a series: Love Ever After
Standalone
HEA
Epilogue
I look forward to reading the next book in this series.
November 8, 2020
A play on the paranormal genre.
It’s a fairytale chick lit where the hero and heroine don’t touch and hardly ‘see’ each other until the final chapters.
If you are after a story that’s not your normal fairytale but definitely has the fairytale HEA then this is for you.
It’s a fairytale chick lit where the hero and heroine don’t touch and hardly ‘see’ each other until the final chapters.
If you are after a story that’s not your normal fairytale but definitely has the fairytale HEA then this is for you.
January 23, 2025
Heartache in Heals
What a fun romp into finding true love in the most unlikely form (ghost who is not really a ghost). Easy fast paced read that keeps you turning the pages. Suggest you give it and the author a try.
What a fun romp into finding true love in the most unlikely form (ghost who is not really a ghost). Easy fast paced read that keeps you turning the pages. Suggest you give it and the author a try.
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April 24, 2020Review to come
May 6, 2020
I liked it while Brad was Gramps’ invisible friend. It was funny and clever. Once it got to fairy grandmothers and witches, it kind of lost the thread. Writing was good, clever at times.
May 20, 2020
DNF.
June 4, 2020
Fun and sweet
This was a fun and sweet little book. Yes, it was condo out there and silly, but it was still a lot of fun to read. I would highly suggest it.
This was a fun and sweet little book. Yes, it was condo out there and silly, but it was still a lot of fun to read. I would highly suggest it.
June 24, 2020
A fun read I couldn't put down.
July 1, 2020
Delightful and clean.
July 10, 2020
Cute and sweet with likable characters. A fun summer read
August 11, 2020
Heartache in Heel s
I really liked this book. You did a great job on characters. Well done. Others will enjoy the book. Congrats
I really liked this book. You did a great job on characters. Well done. Others will enjoy the book. Congrats
September 6, 2020
Good Beginning
Hilary is hilarious, Brad is a kind sweet fellow, Gramps is just a love and Madeline is my kind of supernatural person. Enjoy these people.
Hilary is hilarious, Brad is a kind sweet fellow, Gramps is just a love and Madeline is my kind of supernatural person. Enjoy these people.
June 6, 2021
I enjoyed this lighthearted clean read. I was intrigued by the idea of an invisible boyfriend. The plot was different than what I am used to, but I liked how it all worked out.
June 27, 2021
3.5⭐️
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