My Review
"Love's a Witch" absolutely enchanted me from the moment I opened its pages. As someone who's always been drawn to magical tales (and may or may not have a collection of crystals hidden under my bed), this story felt like coming home.
The setting of Briarhaven, this charming Scottish town where magic flows as freely as tea, completely stole my heart. I found myself wanting to book a one-way ticket there, especially after meeting the adorable magical familiars - I mean, a tiny highland cow and a dragon-wolf hybrid? Be still my witchy heart! The way magic is woven into everyday life there reminds me of my own dreams of finding a place where being different is celebrated rather than hidden.
The romance between Sloane and Knox had me absolutely swooning. Their enemies-to-lovers dynamic crackled with tension that reminded me of lightning before a storm - absolutely electric! And don't even get me started on the family dynamics. As someone who comes from a rather complicated family myself, watching Sloane navigate her relationships with her sisters and grandmother felt incredibly real and touching.
I will say, I wished we'd gotten a bit more depth into the darker aspects of the curse and its implications. Sometimes the story stayed a bit too much on the lighter side when I was hungry for more of the deep, ancient magic that was hinted at. But perhaps that's just my natural inclination toward the mysterious and shadowy side of things showing through!
What truly captured me was how the story explored themes of belonging, family bonds, and the courage to face one's destiny. The way Sloane grapples with her awakening powers while trying to protect her heart really resonated with me (though I'm still working on making my houseplants flourish, never mind actual spells).
I'm giving this enchanting tale 4.5 out of 5 stars. It's the perfect read for anyone who believes in second chances, magical possibilities, and the power of finding where you truly belong. Just brew yourself a cup of your favorite tea, find a cozy corner, and prepare to be spellbound!
*tucks a sprig of lavender into the book as a bookmark*
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Book Description
Charmed meets The Pumpkin Spice Café in this cozy romantasy from New York Times bestselling author Tricia O’Malley.
She’s hexed. He’s vexed. And for Scotland’s most magical small-town, their feud might just spell disaster.
Sloane MacGregor swore she’d never return to Briarhaven, but with her twenty-fifth birthday looming—the day witches come into their magic—her grandmother summons her and her sisters back for one tiny task: break the centuries-old curse haunting their bloodline.
Knox Douglas, Briarhaven’s grumpy mayor, has worked tirelessly to make his town a haven for magical folk. The last thing he needs is a cursed MacGregor wreaking havoc. It doesn’t matter he once crushed on her. For the sake of Briarhaven, Sloane has to go.
But magic has other plans—and in Briarhaven, love really is a witch.
As an award winning NY Times, USA Today, and WSJ bestselling author, Tricia O’Malley’s infectious joy in writing romance with an added dash of the magical has touched hearts around the world. With over three million books read, O’Malley’s stories have been translated into several languages and enjoy a devoted following. Tricia O’Malley is a native of Wisconsin, and departed the wintry tundra for warmer locales five years ago. She now lives in the Caribbean with her handsome Scotsman.
An avid scuba diver, Tricia spends much of her time underwater dreaming up new stories while photographing the beautiful sea life. Tricia loves fun vacation reads, believes in mermaids, and has a serious travel addiction. She discovers her inspiration on the go – and you’ll find her books set in beautiful settings with characters who deserve a happily-ever-after.
To see some of her underwater or island life photos visit her on Facebook, Instagram, or join her mailing list at www.triciaomalley.com
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