Keeper of Enchanted Rooms: a story of magic, danger and love

Keeper of Enchanted Rooms by Charlie N. Holmberg is the first book in the Whimbrel House series. In Rhode Island, 1846, Merritt Fernsby received a letter that he inherited a remote estate in the Narragansett Bay. Even though the house has been uninhabited for more than a hundred years, he is ready to call it home. Once inside, he realizes he cannot leave. The house won’t let him. The Boston Institute for the Keeping of Enchanted Rooms sends Hulda Larkin to help figure out the source of the Whimbrel House’s enchantments. Armed with a set of magic tools, Hulda soon realizes that her work is cut out for her. As they delve into the house’s secrets and history, there is something darker, more dangerous lurking in the distance and it is getting closer. Can Hulda and Merritt calm the magic within the house and battle the evil that stalks them? 

With an interesting premise, Keeper of Enchanted Rooms is a great ride with twists and turns. A slow burn story that builds into a raging fire with an action packed climax and finale, this story is more than just about magic, evil and danger but also love and finding a place to belong. Every character adds to the wonderful quirkiness of the story. I especially loved Hulda with her no-nonsense attitude and yet hides a deep hurt and desire. Even the house, especially once they discover what is going on and try to interact with it. The Whimbrel House gave me Casita from Encanto (2021) vibes as it has its own personality and adds to the humor and intrigue of the story. I am interested in reading more of Hulda and Merritt and will continue the series. I highly recommend Keeper of Enchanted Rooms. 

Keeper of Enchanted Rooms is available in paperback, eBook and audiobook