Black Soul, White Heart is a novella in the Black Hat Bureau urban fantasy series by Hailey Edwards. it shares the story of how Rue’s parents met and married. It was fun getting their story and fans who were curious about the union of a white and black witch will enjoy their story.
by Hailey Edwards
Series: Black Hat Bureau #3.5
Narrator: Stephanie Richardson
Length: 1 hour and 15 minutes
Genres: Urban Fantasy
Source: Publisher
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Narration: 4.5 cups Speed: 1.5x
Vonda Winterbourne is, sadly, a lady. Much to her regret. And her parents expect her to act like one. That includes marrying a nice white witch who can provide her safety, companionship, and all the comforts one could desire in their gilded cage.
Hiram Nádasdy is no gentleman. He’s a black witch with a reputation that strikes terror in the hearts of his enemies. But not in the girl. No, the girl is fearless, reckless, and determined to know him. He ought to reveal the darkness lurking in his heart and scare her away before it’s too late, but he’s curious about her as well. And, frankly, he’s not sure it would work.
Black witches don’t befriend white witches, and white witches don’t fall in love with black witches. They certainly don’t marry them.
Or do they?
Rue’s parents have always seemed like opposites. Vonda Winterbourne is a lady from a white witch family and Rue’s father, Hiram Nádasdy, a black witch, has quite the ruthless reputation. So how did these two end up together? If you have read the series, then you know, black witches eat white witches hearts. Eep.
Narrated by Stephanie Richardson, Edwards pulled me into the story and I quickly devoured this in one sitting. Hiram is smitten with Vonny “Vonda Winterbourne” but knows his father will never approve. I adored Vonny, and she is the reason the two get together. Hiram never stood a chance.
I am glad Edwards gave us their story. Fans of the series will appreciate the context it gives to Black Wings, Grey Skies, the fourth novel.
Despite its length, the author gave us a full story with swoons, banter and understanding. I love the Black Hearts Bureau series and highly recommend listening to them.
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Black Soul, White Heart by Hailey Edwards shares the story of Rue's parents and is not to be missed. #audiobook #Novella #StephanieRichardson #audiobookreview Share on XAbout Hailey Edwards
Hailey Edwards writes about questionable applications of otherwise perfectly good magic, the transformative power of love, the family you choose for yourself, and blowing stuff up. Not necessarily all at once. That could get messy. She lives in Alabama with her husband, their daughter, and a herd of dachshunds.
About Stephanie Richardson
Stephanie Richardson records audiobooks from her professional home studio near the mountains in Utah. She places a special emphasis on bringing positive and wholesome content in the world and records work in a variety of nonfiction and fiction genres, including self-development, memoir, children's and young adult, and cozy mystery. She has trained with award-winning narrators PJ Ochlan and Sean Pratt and was awarded the ABR award for best mystery in 2020. While not enjoying a book, she can be found playing zoo-keeper to her four rambunctious children, playing nerdy board games, or talking to her plants.
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Jen Twimom
This was a fun short, especially for fans. I listened to it after the 7th book, and I’m glad I had all of the context from the books to make this one more meaningful.
Kimberly
Same. My review of the seventh is later this month.
Nadene
It sounds like this one packed a punch despite its length. Great review.
Kimberly
It was nice backstory.
Angela (Angel's Guilty Pleasures)
I haven’t read this one yet. I like the series and have been enjoy the audiobooks for it.
Thanks for the review.
Kimberly
Enjoy! Glad you are enjoying the series.
Anne - Books of My Heart
I really should have started this series when it started. Angela is getting them at the library so maybe I’ll be able to do that too.
Kimberly
That would be great!
Ethan
Rue’s parents’ love story is a fascinating prelude to the Black Hearts Bureau series. Stephanie Richardson’s narration and your glowing recommendation have me intrigued to dive into this world.
Kimberly
Thanks Ethan. This series has been fun.