Molly Harper's books are always fun to read. They are light-hearted and funny which is a nice break from some of the more dark and morose paranormal books out there. 
 Nola Leary is a Witch. She's never been a strictly devout witch, but she knows what she's doing for the most part especially when it comes to healing. When her family matriarch dies Nola is tasked with leaving Ireland for America in search of artifacts that will secure her family's magic for the next century. Where in America might Nola have to find these artifacts? Why Half Moon Hollow of course! 
 This is book #3 in Molly Harpers Half Moon Hollow series, a spin-off of her Jane Jameson series. Fans of Jane will be delighted to know that Jane and crew a featured quite a bit in this book, as well as cameo apperances from characters in the other Half Moon Hollow books. 
 When I first saw this upcoming book by Molly Harper I thought it was a new series or a standalone title, this obviously isn't the case. I haven't read the other books in the Half Moon Hollow series, but this didn't impede my enjoyment of Witch's Handbook. I think it's more important to have read the Jane Jameson series although I would think that a new reader could get by without having done so. I do feel, however, that the character traits of Jane and Company won't come across as well for newbys, but this will by no means hinder the reading experience. 
 Overall, I thought the book was cute and clever if a bit predictable, but honestly I don't expect anything different from Molly Harper. I laughed at the humor and even teared up a little at the heartfelt moments. 
 Witches are a new territory for Harper. She's already written about vampires and werewolves. I like the new supernatural element thrown into the mix. I liked the magic and the spells and I hope she writes more with Nola, or other witches, in the future. 
 One of Molly Harper's strong points is relationships. She writes people (or vampires or werewolves) that you want to be friends with in the real world. Funny and caring. The back-and-forth between all the characters is always what I look forward to in her books. You really never know what funny quip is going to be thrown in next. I like finding myself smiling when I'm reading. The same goes for the romance. It definitely doesn't overshadow the rest of the storyline, it's just sweet. Nola and Jeb have an instant chemistry, but it takes awhile before they act on that attraction. From there I like to see what comes next, how they deal with the relationship. 
 Molly Harper continues to be one of my favorite authors. Her books can lighten up my day and I enjoy reading them and I will continue to read anything she writes. If you're already a fan of Molly Harper's, Witch's Handbook will not disappoint. 
 A copy of this book was provided to me by the publisher for an honest review.