Adepts and Alchemists

Haven Hollow #44

by H.P. Mallory, J.R. Rain

When death is just the beginning, and coming back means risking everything...

I thought dying was the worst thing that could happen to me. I was wrong.

Trapped as a ghost in gypsy Lydia Morton's body, I've spent months watching life from the backseat—unable to speak, unable to act, unable to warn anyone about the danger closing in. But when a soul-sucking vampire attacked, everything changed. Suddenly, I found myself back in control of Lydia's body... but Lydia's soul is gone.

Now I face an impossible choice: accept my second chance at life in a borrowed body, or risk everything to bring Lydia back from the nightmare she's trapped in. With the terrorist organization I once worked for hunting me down, and a spell that tore me apart atom by atom still haunting my nightmares, I know I'm living on borrowed time.

But I won't face this alone.

A reluctant coven of misfit witches. An incubus desperate to save his mate. A blood warlock with forbidden magic. And a kindhearted mundane who sees past the monster everyone else fears. Together, we'll attempt the impossible: a ritual to rebirth a soul and restore a body—before time runs out.

In Haven Hollow, death isn't always the end. Sometimes it's just the beginning.

259 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 28, 2025

About the author

I’m a huge fan of anything paranormal and I always have been. I get super excited whenever they have those Twilight Zone Marathon days and anything ghost or vampire related will always attract my attention.

My interests are varied but aside from writing, I’m most excited about traveling. I’m extremely fortunate to have been able to live in England and Scotland, both places really having a profound effect on my books.

Thanks for checking out my books and I hope you enjoy them! Happy Haunting!

H.P.

Reviews

[Patricia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Welcome back to the Hollow, after Lydia's soul is accidently taken . Indigo now has the reign over Lydia's body. She has a big decision to make keep Lydia's body or take on the task to get Lydia back from the vampire and cult that have been hunting for Indigo for years. But she isn't going to do this alone. With the help of Angelo, the incubus who is Lydia's mate , a coven of witches that are so mismatched in very way. A sweet mundane who is the sweetest guy that can see past the monsters . They will try and find Lydia before time runs out.
The gang is back and oh so good .Angelo is beside himself with worry , who for an incubus is a big big deal. Indigo she is well she is fighting hard to keep herself safe and finding Lydia. Wanda is as snarky as ever but when push comes to shove she will more heaven and earth for those who she cares about . Poppy and Finn are back and fighting for everyone to keep everyone safe. Each character gets better with each book . We see them as more a family now then just a bunch of magical beings living in one spot . These characters have really become like old friends and I love how they grow with each and every book.
This is one of those books that will have you laughing all the way through. They are so much fun to read . The author has built such a great land for these characters to thrive on and grow with each new book. I read this author when I want a fun sexy little read for an evening .This isn't a stand alone if you want to know more about them I would start at the start of The Occult oddities chapter of the series and read them and get to learn more about Lydia and the gang.There are so complex and parts of the series and different areas of town. So if you want a series that will have you thinking of a total town and their day to day lives check them out .

[maralee burnett · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am such a huge fan of all of the characters in Haven Hollow. I especially enjoy the stories that bring the coven together. And so this is yet another favorite storyline as we see the witches come together to save the hollow as well as Lydia.. Just when we were getting excited for Lydia and Angelo’s future, she was torn away from him quite literally. Now he’s willing to risk everything to save her soul surprisingly so is Indie. A strong friendship has developed between Lydia and indigo and now that they’re separated it’s evident just how close they have become. indigo and Angelo are at odds but both want Lydia returned safely to her body and so of course the coven comes together, adopts indigo, and are willing to risk it all to help reunite them. Once again, this is a fun quick read that you won’t want to put down once you pick it up. Can’t wait for the next installation. Happy reading.

[Penny · Rating 4 out of 5]

One thing I love about this author duo is that I know exactly what I’m going to get when I read a book by them which to me is a very good thing. Every book is an adventure with one of the town’s residents, and this time it is Lydia and Indigo. We learn more about Indigo’s past while everyone tries to save Lydia from the events at the end of the last book. This is a fun and well-written episode in this series, and I had a great time reading. Recommend. I was provided a complimentary copy which I voluntarily reviewed.

[Trina Santiago · Rating 5 out of 5]

Vampire-ish monsters? yuck!

Sometimes you just can’t catch a break! At least that how it seems to Lydia and Indigo. The one monster that Indigo has tried to get away from is sending something new after her and it will take a whole coven plus a lot of work to make it through this alive.

A look down memory lane with Indigo will give you, the reader, a sense of why is she became such a danger to the Dark Lords and their minions.

[Rebecca Goss · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’ve wanted Angelo to have a forever love for a long time. I like how he has changed. I enjoy how he is making a friend group and growing closer to his sister. This book brings several residents of Misty Hollow together and beyond the hollow to work to save a friend. The adventure is arduous but worthy. I enjoyed this installment of the series and visiting with my favorites.