A Witch’s Guide to Magical Innkeeping is a cosy fantasy romance that deals with themes and topics like life and death, physical disabilities and ASD, power and corruption, found family, estrangement, loneliness and isolation, mental health, love and loss, and appearance versus reality. The vibe of this book reminded me of Witcha Gonna Do? by Avery Flynn and My Roommate is a Vampire by Jenna Levine, and the found family of misfits in this book reminded me of The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune and Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs. This book also had a ton of delightful references to The Wizard of Oz and Wicked, and Clemmie the fox was reminiscent of Salem in Sabrina the Teenage Witch. So, if you’re a fan of any of these books and films, then I highly recommend picking up A Witch’s Guide to Magical Innkeeping.

The book started out a little slow, but once Sera and Luke began their high-stakes quest to gather the ingredients for the restoration spell, it became much more fast-paced, which I appreciated. The cast of characters in A Witch’s Guide to Magical Innkeeping were very entertaining, especially Nicholas, a knight at the medieval fair that is always in costume and constantly offers to defend Sera’s honour. My favourite characters in Mandanna’s The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches were the three young witches (Rosetta, Terracotta, and Altamira) so I was very glad that Mandanna decided to include prominent characters who are children (Luke’s sister Posy and Sera’s cousin Theo) again in A Witch’s Guide to Magical Innkeeping. I especially appreciated that Posy was a young witch on the autism spectrum as that’s not something I’ve seen before in a fantasy book.

I know that sometimes things happen that are beyond our control, but I have to say that I was quite disappointed that the pub date for this book was delayed multiple times and as a result, my excitement for this book dimmed. I read this book in the summer during a heatwave, but it would have been great to read it during the fall months with a warm cup of tea as it would have better matched the mood of the book. Even though I liked A Witch’s Guide to Magical Innkeeping, the plot and characters in Mandanna’s The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches were more enjoyable.

Overall, this cosy witchy romantasy is a great read and would highly recommend adding it to your fall TBR list!

A Witch’s Guide to Magical Innkeeping is available from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Bookshop.org, and other good book retailers, like your local bookstore.

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Synopsis | Goodreads

A whimsical and heartwarming novel about a witch who has a second chance to get her magical powers—and her life—back on track, from the national bestselling author of The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches.

Sera Swan used to be one of the most powerful witches in Britain. Then she resurrected her great-aunt Jasmine from the (very recently) dead, lost most of her magic, befriended a semi-villainous talking fox, and was exiled from her Guild. Now she (slightly reluctantly and just a bit grumpily) helps her aunt run an enchanted inn in Lancashire, where she deals with her quirky guests’ shenanigans, tries to keep said talking fox in check, and longs for the future that seems lost to her. But then she finds out about an old spell that could hold the key to restoring her power…

Enter Luke Larsen, handsome and icy magical historian, who arrives on a dark winter evening and might just know how to unlock the spell’s secrets. Luke has absolutely no interest in getting involved in the madcap goings-on of the inn and is definitely not about to let a certain bewitching innkeeper past his walls, so no one is more surprised than he is when he agrees to help Sera with her spell. Worse, he might actually be thawing.

Running an inn, reclaiming lost magic, and staying one step ahead of the watchful Guild is a lot for anyone, but Sera Swan is about to discover that she doesn’t have to do it alone…and that the weird, wonderful family she’s made might be the best magic of all.

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Intrigued? Well read on to discover the synopsis and an excerpt from Sangu Mandanna’s Vanya and the Wild Hunt, which is out March 11th 2025.

Eleven-year-old Vanya Vallen has always felt like she doesn’t fit in. She’s British-Indian in a mostly white town in England, her parents won’t talk about their pasts, and she has ADHD.

Oh, and she talks to books. More importantly, the books talk back.

When her family is attacked by a monster she believed only existed in fairytales, Vanya discovers that her parents have secrets, and that there are a lot more monsters out there. Overnight, she’s whisked off to the enchanted library and school of Auramere, where she joins the ranks of archwitches and archivists.

Life at Auramere is unexpected, exciting and wonderful. But even here, there’s no escaping monsters. The mysterious, powerful Wild Hunt is on the prowl, and Vanya will need all her creativity and courage to unmask its leader and stop them before they destroy the only place she’s ever truly belonged.

I examined the door without touching it. It was a shabby and unremarkable thing. “So this is an enchanted door, too?”

“It is. Unlike the one that brought us here, though, this one stays put.”

I turned back to him. There was a glowing, golden wand in his hand that definitely hadn’t been there before.

“How do you keep doing that?” I demanded, staring in fascination at the smooth, metallic wand. It shone with the same light that Jasper’s sword and Mum’s dagger had both had. The way the light flickered and glowed made it look a bit like fire, but I knew from touching the dagger that it hadn’t felt hot. The glow was light, not flames. “Where does the light come fr m?”

Jasper laughed. “You’ll learn all about it soon enough.

Hold out your hand.”

I did, but warily. “Why?”

“I’m going to sketch a rune into your palm.” He wiggled the wand to illustrate the point. “Don’t worry, you won’t feel a thing. And it only has to be done once. May I?” Taking my hand in his free one, he turned it over to expose my palm and started sketching quick lines over it with the wand. It tickled. “It’s called the Rune of Welcome. It’s the only way to pass through the gates of Auramere.”

Lines of golden light took shape on my palm. An incomplete circle, a small second circle to close the gap, and then two diagonal lines just outside. The symbol glowed for a few seconds and then faded into the skin of my palm like it had never been there.

“That’s it?”

“That’s it,” said Jasper cheerfully. “Auramere is yours now.”

There was something thrilling about that. It felt big. It felt like it meant something.

It felt like it meant everything.

“Let’s go,” I said, too excited and impatient to wait any longer.

Jasper opened the door. “After you.”

One more enchanted doorway to walk through. One more magical threshold to cross.

One more step, and I was in Auramere.

I stood at the edge of a beautiful valley. There was so much to see that all I could make sense of at first were the big things, the huge swaths of color. Ahead, the deep greens and misty, flowery blues of the Nilgiris were a backdrop against the sky. The closest mountain, a green giant, stood to the right like a watchful guardian. Thick, wild forests climbed the mountains and spread out across the rolling edges of the valley. Except for one edge, on the far left, where there was just a strange white mist.

There was a lot of water, too. A big rocky pool to the right, another smaller one to the left. Little creeks and brooks. Two bright waterfalls burst out of the rocks and woods halfway up the big mountain and trickled lazily to the bottom. A slender river babbled across the entire length of the valley, ending abruptly at the white mist.

My eyes gobbled it all up. I started to notice other things, too, like the herd of deer and the handful of cute, chubby horses grazing on the open grassland this side of the river. Or the town nestled on the other side of the river, with its thatched and tiled roofs, little turrets, and smoking chimneys. I couldn’t see much else because it was partly hidden by tall, knobbly trees with round heads of leaves in the usual vivid greens but also in jewel-bright purples and  ochres and reds.

And then there was—

“The Arcane Archive,” Jasper said. “Otherwise known as the actual library.”

It didn’t look like any library I’d been to before. It was a tall castle built up the side of the mountain. The waterfalls tumbled down on either side of the castle, framing it, and made a wide, twisty moat around the bottom before finally meeting in one place to become the river.

That said, castle probably wasn’t the right word to describe the Archive. It was more like a collection of towers, like a whimsical wizard came along one day and went Abracadabra, now you’re stuck with each other!

There were nine towers in all. Eight of them were slender and of different, staggered heights. The ninth, in the front and middle, was the tallest and stoutest. Each tower’s roof was tiled with a different color, from a vivid azure to a deep earthy brown, and all the roofs narrowed to a spiky point. As for the towers themselves, they were all roughly the same honey color with tons of gabled windows and balconies, but they didn’t look like they were made out of stone. I was too far away to be completely sure, but instead of the usual brick-like pattern, the exterior walls of the  towers seemed to have a grain like wood did. Like maybe they’d grown right out of the forest.

It was perfect.

When I’d seen everything I could possibly see from up here, I looked over to see that there was a grin on Jasper’s face. “It never gets old.”

“What doesn’t?” I asked.

“The look on someone’s face the first time they see Auramere. Roman will be sorry he missed it.” Jasper tsked at himself. “I should have taken a photograph, really. My phone’s right here in my pocket. I didn’t think.”

The idea of Jasper whipping out a shiny smartphone in the middle of this otherworldly, magical place struck me as absurdly funny for some reason. “Phones work here?” Swords and wands, I could get my head round, but apparently the idea of mobile phone service was a step too far.

“They do indeed,” said Jasper. “Phones, the internet, Google. I don’t know what I’d do without Google. There’s a Rune of Transmission etched into the border between us and the rest of the world. It keeps us connected.”

I looked over my shoulder at the cabin door we’d walked through, and saw that from this side there was no sign of the cabin or the shabby door at all. Instead, we’d entered through a pair of arched, wrought-iron gates on  which leafy, flowery vines grew wild. A stone wall covered in the same vines stretched out from either side of the gates, transitioning quite quickly into lush, deep forest.

“Aha!” I heard Jasper say triumphantly, and turned to see he had his phone out. “The way you looked at the gates wasn’t quite the same, but it’ll do. You don’t mind, do you?”

I didn’t mind at all. I didn’t want to see the photograph, just in case it was embarrassing, but I thought it was sweet that Jasper cared enough about my reaction to Auramere that he wanted to capture it and show it to Roman. It felt like the kind of thing family did, and I’d never had much family before.

“You haven’t actually told me who Roman is,” I pointed out.

“Haven’t I? Roman’s my husband. He’s known your mum and dad about as long as I have. He was in the year above us when we were at school. He’s an archivist like your dad,” Jasper added, rocking back and forth on his heels again. “He’s the Lead Archivist at the moment, actually. That means he’s in charge of the library. What time is it? Hmm, he’ll be in Blackthorn Needle right now, so we can catch him if we’re quick.”

We started down a winding stone path in the direction of the Arcane Archive. “What’s Blackthorn Needle?”

“It’s one of the towers.”

“You’re Jasper Blackthorn,” I pointed out somewhat unnecessarily, curious. “Are you named after the tower or is the tower named after you?”

Jasper laughed. “Neither. It’s part of the Archive, so it doesn’t have its own name. I mean, it probably does, but it’ll be something boring. Roman and I live there, and as you can see, most of the towers’ roofs narrow to a point like a needle, so I started calling our tower Blackthorn Needle.” He paused, like something had just struck him. “I’m sorry, Vanya, I haven’t even asked if you’re okay with staying in the tower with Roman and me. It’s a bit of a mess, but— ”

“Oh!” My cheeks reddened. “Um, yes. I mean, that’s fine with me. Unless you’d rather I went somewhere else?”

“What? No, we’d love to have you! It’s just that if you’d prefer to stay at the inn— ”

“Why would I want to stay at the inn?”

“That’s where some of the other kids stay, the ones whose families don’t live here.”

I shook my head at once, probably looking a lot more panicked than was reasonable. I was still trying to figure out what was an ADHD thing and what was a me thing, but whatever the explanation was, the only way I could cope with long, noisy days surrounded by other people was by retreating into my own space after.

“I’d much rather stay with you,” I said. “It’s weird, I know, because I bet most kids would love to stay at an inn with other kids and have sleepovers all the time, but I just— I mean, I can’t— ” I realized my voice sounded way too jittery. I took a deep breath. “I just don’t want to be a bother, that’s all, so if it would be easier for you if I— ”

“You don’t ever have to worry about being a bother, Vanya,” Jasper said seriously. “Roman and I want to know if something’s bothering you. Okay?”

I wasn’t sure I believed that, but I nodded.

As we approached a stone bridge that arched over the meeting point of the two waterfalls, I noticed something odd about the little chubby horses grazing close by.

“Those horses have horns,” I said, pointing.

Actually, they had one horn.

“They’re unicorns. Of course they have horns.”

“That’s not what unicorns look like!”

Jasper looked amused. “What were you expecting?

Tall, graceful, skinny horses with sparkling horns?” I felt a little silly. “Um. Yes?”

“Real unicorns look like that,” said Jasper, grinning. “Like fat Shetland ponies with shaggy legs, tufty tails, and stubby horns. More like donkeys than horses. Adorable, but not graceful. Their horns are full of magic, and like the ivory in an elephant’s tusks, it makes them a target for poachers. They’re safe here, though. We only ever harvest a unicorn’s horn after it’s lived a long life and died of old age.” Jasper reached into his pocket, pulled out what looked like a handful of nuts, and tossed them in the direction of the unicorns. The smallest of the three nosed the others out of the way to get to the nuts first. “They’re lazy, sweet- tempered creatures, which makes them a good first mount for young children. You’ll learn all about them at the Fable Stable.”

“At the what?”

“You’re going to have to be patient, Vanya,” Jasper said, looking like he was thoroughly enjoying himself.

Patient? Me? He might as well ask me to grow wings!

We crossed the stone bridge. I looked over the side at the clear, cerulean water of the river, then followed its winding path all the way to the edge of Auramere where the land, peculiarly, just stopped and became that white mist I’d noticed earlier.

“What’s that?” I asked, hoping the answer wouldn’t be Oh, you’ll find out soon enough.

“The mist? That’s where the Wandering Sea ought to be. It’ll be back in a couple of days, at the end of the month.”

I stopped short in the middle of the bridge and studied his twinkling eyes, looking for any sign that he was joking. “What do you mean, it’ll be back? How can a sea go anywhere?”

“It’s the Wandering Sea,” Jasper repeated, clicking his tongue like the answer ought to be obvious. “It goes to visit its grandma every now and then.”

To be fair, that probably wasn’t even the weirdest thing I’d discovered in the last twenty- four hours.

On the other side of the bridge, the path continued all the way to the arched doors of the Archive. The river forked into two, gurgling over shallow, rocky beds to the bottom of the waterfalls, which were tucked away out of sight behind trees and rolling grounds. From where I stood on the path, I could see a rocky swimming pool, the rooftops and turrets of smaller buildings attached to the towers of the Archive, the edge of an orchard of fruit trees, and a single teenager whacking a tree trunk with what looked like a fencing sword.

“It seems quiet,” I said doubtfully, eyeing the teenager and wondering where everyone else was.

“Summer break,” Jasper explained. “You’re used to July and August summers, but here in this part of the world, it’s April and May. If they’re not on an assignment, most people spend their May away on holiday or back home with their families. The Auramere school year starts in a couple of weeks. Believe me, it’ll be anything but quiet then.”

Instead of heading up to the doors of the Archive, Jasper left the path and started walking away to the left. I followed, confused. “Isn’t the library back that way?”

“Let’s get rid of your stuff first,” Jasper said over his shoulder. He led me along the wall of the largest tower, across neatly cut grass that did nothing to disguise the knobbly, sloping ground beneath, and then around the edge of a tall and skinny tower with a red roof. We were definitely making our way uphill, up the side of the mountain.

Before I could get too nervous about where, exactly, Jasper planned to get rid of my stuff, we came to a stop beside a different tower. It was not one of the taller towers, maybe only about six or seven stories in all, but because it was set a little higher up the side of the mountain, it held its own amongst the others. Its roof was tiled in a warm golden green. I let out an involuntary noise of delight. “This is Blackthorn Needle, isn’t it?”

“The best of all the towers,” Jasper said cheerfully. “There’s a much more practical way of getting in, but I thought you might like to try the fun way for your first time.”

I couldn’t see a door in the honey-colored tower in  front of me, just windows and gables and balconies and big wall planters bursting with flowers, but Jasper didn’t seem to think this was an obstacle. He pointed to the planters.

“Pick one.”

“Sorry?”

“Pick a flower box. One that’s within reach.”

I gave him a wary look, then pointed to the planter that happened to be nearest.

“Now hop on.”

“Hop on the planter?” I demanded.

“Yep.” Chuckling at the look on my face, Jasper took my suitcase from me, stepped lightly onto a flower box that was set a little higher on the wall, and sat down on the stone rim, legs dangling. “Like this.” I tentatively copied him.

Jasper knocked on the wall. And the planters moved.

I swallowed a yelp, almost fell back into the cluster of flowers planted behind me, and clutched the edges of the stone I was sitting on for dear life. Like one of those toy trains that goes round and round to the top of a mountain, our flower boxes wound their way up the tower.

Was anything in this place normal?

The flower boxes came to a stop with a click, depositing us at a balcony on what must have been the sixth floor of the tower.

The balcony was small, with potted plants, French doors standing open, and climbing ivy. There was also a lanky man standing in the open doorway with his arms crossed over his chest.

“Really?” the man said, rolling his eyes. “Is this what we’ve come to? Showing off to an eleven- year- old?”

“The flower boxes have the best view,” Jasper insisted. I decided not to mention that I’d been too terrified to even notice the view.

“You call them flower boxes,” said the other man. “I call them death traps.”

“Don’t listen to Roman,” Jasper said to me. “He’s the sensible one. Yuck. I’m her favorite uncle, Roman. You can’t win her over.”

“We’ll see,” Roman said mildly, and I laughed. He had kind eyes and brown hair that was going gray at the temples. He sounded a lot like the Cambridge professors who often visited the bookshop. He smiled at me. “I’d know you anywhere. You look so much like your mother.”

“We just came to say hi and drop off Vanya’s things,” Jasper said. “I thought I’d take her to meet Amma and then show her— ”

A single, sharp trill interrupted him. It was the familiar sound of an incoming text. Jasper immediately reached for his phone, his expression darkening. In an instant, twinkly- eyed Jasper was gone and the graver, grimmer version of him was back.

“I have to go.” Jasper looked at Roman, his expression saying something I couldn’t understand, and then looked down at me. “Roman will get you settled in, but I’ll see you later, okay?”

My heart sank. “Is it an Old One?” “It’s always an Old One,” said Jasper, and left.

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Consider this is your orange flag to start sprinting for the closest knitted blanket. Then fire up the coffee machine, grab the most thickly frosted cinnamon bun, and gather all forms of pumpkin-shaped novelty item that you can find. The weather (at least here in London) is finally miserable enough for us to declare Spooky Season 2024 officially open, and I can feel myself returning to my ultimate form. At this time of year there is no leaf too crunchy, no knitwear too maroon and most importantly, no Halloween-themed story too magical for me.

If you’re a firm believer in the enduring power of the pop culture witch that inspired my debut novel Rewitched, then this might just be the list for you. Here’s a rundown of the very best of witchy rom-coms across books, movies and television that are all guaranteed to make your ‘ber months a little more spellbinding… As if some of these haven’t been doing exactly that since about 1995, but still.

Rewitched by Lucy Jane Wood

Now, how did that get in here…? Rewitched is the ‘90s-inspired, cosy and comforting story of Belle Blackthorn, a burnt out witch who’s just about to turn 30. She’s working at her beloved Lunar Books, protecting all of its charm of her awful toxic boss, and there’s also the small task of keeping her magical powers hidden from the non-wicche world.

But the day before her milestone birthday, Belle receives an unexpected summons from her estranged coven. It’s time for her EquiWitch Trial, where they’ll decide once and for all whether Belle is worthy of keeping her magic, or whether her neglected powers will be stripped from her for good.

At its heart, Rewitched is about rediscovering the power of your potential as you get older, and remembering that your own magic is worthy of attention and nourishment when life says otherwise. I hope you enjoy it!

The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna

A firm favourite of mine if you’re looking for a cosy story that sparks real, heartwarming magic. Mika is a witch who mostly keeps as much of a low profile as her powers will allow. But she does dabble in ‘pretending’ to be a witch on social media. The fact that her magic looks oh so real is such a funny coincidence…

One day, she receives a letter begging her to travel to Nowhere House, currently home to three baby witches who are learning to get to grips with their magic. Here, she meets a wonderful gang of side characters including an absent archaeologist, an effervescent actor and two long-suffering caretakers, along with the grumpy but handsome librarian named Jamie. It’s the found family trope that I adore, and a comforting story about stumbling across love when you least expect it.

Practical Magic

Of all the witchy movies, Practical Magic is surely one of the strongest contenders to take the very top spot. Whether it’s Nicole Kidman’s simply sensational hair, the house that I would willingly trade all of my loved ones for, or just the prospect of midnight margaritas, this classic is a film that ticks all of the ‘perfect witchy rom-com’ boxes.

The aesthetic is incomparable, and the storyline of supportive sisterhood that unfolds between Gilly and Sally is poignant. They just don’t make ‘em like this anymore.

The Rules of Magic by Alice Hoffman

And while we’re on the subject, the prequel book has a very special place in my heart too. The Rules of Magic is the story of the wonderful, mysterious aunts who we know from Practical Magic, but this is their life as teenagers alongside their brother Vincent.

At the dawn of the ‘60s, troublesome Franny, beautiful Jet and heartbreaker Vincent visit their Aunt Isabelle in Massachusetts, where their family are blamed for everything that has ever gone wrong. Their mother warns them of all the usual rules; no walking in the moonlight and no wearing black. No books about magic, and never fall in love. But there are some kinds of magic and fate that you just can’t escape. Hoffman’s writing is utterly exquisite, hazy and lyrical. This book feels as enchanting as magic itself.

Best Hex Ever by Nadia El-Fassi

A debut author who should definitely be on your witchy radar this year is Nadia El-Fassi, who’s first novel Best Hex Ever is coming your way soon. While still perfectly cosy and featuring an excellent, cheese-obsessed cat, this one has a healthy helping of (pumpkin) spice to go alongside your latte.

Dina is a cafe-owning kitchen witch who’s holding onto a big secret. No big deal, but she was cursed by an ex, ensuring that Dina would hurt anyone who she dared to fall in love with. Meanwhile, Scott is about to begin his new job as a curator at the British Museum. His best friend’s wedding is on the horizon, but little does he know that he’s about to be completely spellbound by the Maid of Honour. Three guesses who that is… Best Hex Ever is simultaneously lovely and extremely steamy, like some kind of extra delicious hot chocolate.

Buffy The Vampire Slayer

I know the brief said ‘witchy’, but a vampire or two thrown into the mix never hurts (unless their fangs are out). An honorary shoutout for Buffy The Vampire Slayer here, purely for the inclusion of one of the greatest TV witches of all time, Willow Rosenberg.

Her arc over the years from cute, clever best friend to complex and compelling witch is a large part of why I continue to rewatch this classic show over and over. At one stage, Willow’s magic goes full ‘dark forces’ for understandable reasons, and many of her spells are morally questionable, which adds even more depth to her wonderful character. Throw in some truly inexplicable but nostalgic ‘90s fashion, and it makes the Must Watch list.

The Ex Hex by Erin Sterling

The premise of this TikTok fave really spoke to my soul. Back in the day, Vivienne was faced with a particularly painful breakup, so of course she handled it the only way that a young witch knows how. It involves vodka, a bubble bath, and a very messy curse.

Fast forward nine years later, and Rhys is finding that every move he makes seems to always end in one big mess. That includes when he returns to the quaint town of Graves Glen to recharge the magical ley lines. The curse that has befallen Rhys begins to affect the town, resulting in murderous Halloween toys, a particularly outraged ghost and a very chatty cat. Vivienne and Rhys are going to have to put their bitter feelings aside to work together and break the curse… Cue spooky fun and romance.

Sabrina The Teenage Witch

I am of course referring to the original rather than the Netflix remake. In my humble opinion, the ‘90s were the unrivalled season of the witch in her coolest and most relatable form, and the top of that list for me will always be Sabrina Spellman. Actually, she might be third behind Hilda and Zelda. I grew up obsessed with this show and the nostalgic love for it has never really left, it was a huge inspiration for Rewitched.

Sabrina, in all of her chaos and constant mistakes, embodies why I love that age of pop culture witch. The magic is there not to solve all of her problems, but help her to understand herself further, to learn life lessons, and grow as a person. She is hilarious, and best of all, her powers are FUN. Surely that’s the whole point of having magic at your finger tips, anyway?

The Spell Shop by Sarah Beth Durst

For a sprinkle of innocent, warm and beautiful cottagecore, it has to be The Spellshop, a cosy fantasy that follows wallflower Kiela’s unexpected dabbling in illegal spell-selling.

Up until now, she’s been librarian at the Great Library of Alyssium, and she and her assistant Caz (a sentient spider plant, because of course) have been holed up among the empire’s precious spell books, protecting the magic for the elite. But there’s a revolution afoot, and suddenly the library is up in flames. Magic usage is banned for anyone who isn’t a sorcerer, but Kiela has crates full of spell books… If you’re looking for a highly magical and witchy story combined with Studio Ghibli vibes, this is the book for you.

The Unfortunate Side Effects of Heartbreak and Magic by Breanne Randall

Like all good fictional witches, the Revelare witches are horribly cursed. Providing they continue to put their magic to use, they’ll be doomed to four heartbreaks through a lifetime. Sadie is already at her third, so she’s doing everything she can possibly do to protect herself from facing tragedy all over again. It’s not looking good, though. Her grandmother is sick, and Sadie’s not sure she can handle losing her.

Her third heartbreak was Jake, her first love, who has returned to town after a decade away just as Sadie’s life is starting to unravel. Sadie must face that age old question that always rolls around just in time for spooky season… Love or magic? Heartwarming and heartbreaking all at once, the autumnal vibes are strong, and it’s peppered with some delicious food-related spell work.

Charmed

And last but not least, when it comes to witchy rom-coms there are three sisters who can never be forgotten. In fact, that probably applies to Hocus Pocus too, now that I really think about it.

Another nostalgic classic, Charmed follows the lives of the three Halliwell sisters who, after their mother dies, discover that they are descendants of a line of good witches. That’s the fortunate news, but the unfortunate side is that they’re destined to fight five seasons worth of the forces of evil. The show is everything that ‘90s witches stood for—girl power, slightly cheesy one liners, occasionally hilarious special effects, and killer outfits. What more could a witch want?

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In need of a good swoon? Well get ready for all of the exciting romance books hitting shelves in the second half of 2024! With new releases from Emma Lord, Tessa Bailey, Jessica Joyce, Hannah Grace, Andie Burke, Carissa Broadbent, Lyla Sage, Nora Roberts, Sangu Mandanna, Lana Ferguson, and many more, along with those making their sweet debuts!

With just about every trope explored to historical romances and fantasy romances, you’ll be sure to find something for your romance-loving heart!

Read on to discover just a few of our picks and also be sure to check out our Most Anticipated list.

JULY 2024

Ne’er Duke Well by Alexandra Vasti

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In this steamy Regency romp, Lady Selina is determined to find the Duke of Stanhope the perfect wife―the only problem is she’s starting to think that might be her.

Cash Delgado Is Living the Dream by Tehlor Kay Mejia

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A small-town bartender juggles motherhood and a sexual awakening in this heartwarming queer friends-to-lovers romance from the author of Sammy Espinoza’s Last Review.

The Ornithologist’s Field Guide to Love by India Holton

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Rival ornithologists hunt through England for a rare magical bird in this historical-fantasy rom-com reminiscent of Indiana Jones but with manners, tea, and helicopter parasols.

The Au Pair Affair by Tessa Bailey

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#1 New York Times bestselling author Tessa Bailey returns with an all-new sports rom-com about a burly, surly, single dad who falls head-over-hockey-stick for his quirky live-in nanny…

The Fiancé Dilemma by Elena Armas

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A fake engagement, second chances, and newfound family members come together in this new romance from the New York Times bestselling author of the “swoon-worthy” (Business Insider) The Spanish Love Deception.

The Love of My Afterlife by Kirsty Greenwood

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A recently deceased woman meets “the one” in the afterlife waiting room, scoring a second chance at life (and love!) if she can find him on earth before ten days are up…

Take Me Home by Melanie Sweeney

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A spicy, swoony frenemies-to-lovers romance, whilst full of heart, humour, and heft – and offers a moving ode to the people and places we call home.

What’s in a Kiss? by Lauren Kate

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From # 1 New York Times bestselling author Lauren Kate comes an enemies-to-lovers “what if” romance about a prom kiss that never was, and one woman’s magical chance to live what might have been.

The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst

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The Spellshop is Sarah Beth Durst’s romantasy debut–a lush cottagecore tale full of stolen spellbooks, unexpected friendships, sweet jams, and even sweeter love.

Let the Games Begin by Rufaro Faith Mazarura

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Set against a sizzling-hot Greek summer filled with sunshine and souvlaki, Rufaro Faith Mazarura’s Let the Games Begin is a page-turning debut rom-com about two strangers at the top of their game.

The Ex Vows by Jessica Joyce

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Estranged exes must stick close together to save their best friend’s wedding after a string of disasters in this swoony and steamy second-chance romance from the USA Today bestselling author of You, with a View.

The Scenic Route by Katie Ruggle

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The Rocky Mountains get unBEARably hot in Katie Ruggle’s brand-new series packed with adventure, action, tall dark & scruffy heroes, and a sense of quirky humor that will be your next perfect escape.

AUGUST 2024

Miranda in Retrograde by Lauren Layne

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After getting passed over for tenure and having her life upended in the process, a physics professor decides to throw caution to the wind and live by her horoscope predictions for a year in this effervescent rom-com from the New York Times bestselling author of Made in Manhattan.

Love and Other Conspiracies by Mallory Marlowe

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The hardest thing for a paranormal conspiracy theorist and a web series producer to believe in is finding love in this swoony debut romantic comedy.

The Break-Up Pact by Emma Lord

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Two best friends who haven’t spoken in ten years pretend to date after break-ups with their respective exes go viral, in this delightfully fun and deeply emotional novel.

Heavy Hitter by Katie Cotugno

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The beloved New York Times bestselling author of Birds of California hits it out of the park with this smart, sexy, thrilling take on the celebrity-athlete story—a funny, sizzling, ripped-from-the-headlines romance between an international pop star and a major league baseball player who thought his best days were behind him.

I’ll Have What He’s Having by Adib Khorram

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A smart, tender, vivacious romantic comedy about mistaken identities, the line between love and sex, and the way one night—and one person—can change your life forever.

Daydream by Hannah Grace

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The third in the New York Times bestselling Maple Hills series follows fan-favorite Henry and a bookish fellow student who come up with a plan to help them both overcome their respective challenges in a difficult year.

The Truth According to Ember by Danica Nava

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A Chickasaw woman who can’t catch a break serves up a little white lie that snowballs into much more in this witty and irresistible rom-com by debut author Danica Nava.

Apprentice to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer

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From the creator of the viral TikTok videos about the sunshine assistant to the evil villain and their unexpected romance comes the second book in the hotly-anticipated fantasy romance series.

You’re the Problem, It’s You by Emma R. Alban

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The enemies-to-lovers queer Victorian romance follow-up to Don’t Want You Like a Best Friend, in which a young lord and a second son clash, but find themselves thrust together again and again by their meddling cousins.

Til Heist Do Us Part by Sara Desai

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Diamond necklaces, billionaires, Mafia bosses, and student loans—it’s all in a day’s work for Simi Chopra and her ragtag heist crew in the next romantic-comedy caper from Sara Desai.

Given Our History by Kristyn J. Miller

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In this sparkling romance, two professors with a complicated past get a second chance to prove history won’t repeat itself.

Haunted Ever After by Jen DeLuca

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It’s love at first haunting in a seaside town that raises everyone’s spirits in this new series from USA Today bestselling author Jen DeLuca.

SEPTEMBER 2024

The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year by Ally Carter

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Knives Out gets a holiday rom-com twist in this rivals-to-lovers romance-mystery from New York Times bestselling author Ally Carter.

Whenever You’re Ready by Rachel Runya Katz

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After reconnecting on a road trip, two friends must decide if love is the ultimate risk worth taking in this funny, emotional sapphic romance.

The Slowest Burn by Sarah Chamberlain

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Business or Pleasure meets Evvie Drake Starts Over in this delicious opposites-attract romance from debut author Sarah Chamberlain.

All I Want Is You by Falon Ballard

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Two rival authors—and ex’s—are thrown together just in time for the holidays in this delightful new romantic comedy from beloved author Falon Ballard.

Adam & Evie’s Matchmaking Tour by Nora Nguyen

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A rollicking, unforgettable romance about two strangers finding love despite their best efforts as they embark on a sweeping matchmaking tour through Việt Nam, perfect for readers of Carley Fortune and Abby Jimenez.

Fall For Him by Andie Burke

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In Fall for Him by Andie Burke, seven-hundred-fifty square feet isn’t enough for the home-renovation-fueled hatred and the building sexual tension.

The Seemingly Impossible Love Life of Amanda Dean by Ann Rose

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Equal parts heartwarming and bittersweet, The Seemingly Impossible Love Life of Amanda Dean expertly weaves the wonder and terror of falling in love into a beautifully crafted story about the joy that can be found when you’re willing to dust yourself off and try again.

Phantasma by Kaylie Smith

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A Court of Thorns and Roses meets Caraval in this seductive fantasy adventure. With steamy romance, a sexy morally gray love interest, OCD rep and jaw-dropping twists, Phantasma is perfect for fans of Rebecca Yarros, Nisha J. Tuli and Carissa Broadbent.

Counting Miracles by Nicholas Sparks

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From the acclaimed author of The Longest Ride and The Notebook comes an emotional, powerful novel about wondering if we can change—or even make our peace with—the path we’ve taken.

My Vampire Plus-One by Jenna Levine

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Nothing sucks more than fake dating a vampire in this paranormal romantic comedy from the USA Today bestselling author of My Roommate Is a Vampire.

Can’t Help Falling in Love by Sophie Sullivan

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A struggling waitress and the heir to a major Seattle company stumble into a high-profile fake engagement while simultaneously trying to keep up with their own love lives in this flirty fall rom-com!

One On One by Jamie Harrow

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For readers of The Hating Game and The Ex Talk, a workplace, enemies-to-lovers debut for anyone yearning for a courtside romance, perfect for anyone who can’t get enough sports rom-coms.

OCTOBER 2024

Perfect Fit by Clare Gilmore

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A hilarious and heartfelt rom-com about having it all, slowing down to see the big picture, and finding out that the person you least expect could be your perfect fit

The Christmas Countdown by Holly Cassidy

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From the author of The Christmas Wager comes a charming holiday rom-com about a young, recently heartbroken woman who is tasked by her sister to complete Advent calendar challenges in the lead up to Christmas to reignite her belief in herself, the holidays, and love again.

The Merriest Misters by Timothy Janovsky

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The Santa Clause meets Husband Material in this delightful holiday novel!

The Holiday Honeymoon Switch by Julia McKay

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When doppelgänger best friends trade one’s cabin Christmas vacation for the other’s Hawaiian would’ve-been-honeymoon, both might just find love they weren’t expecting.

Some Like It Cold by Elle McNicoll

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A big-hearted small-town romance from bestselling, award-winning author Elle McNicoll, Some Like it Cold is perfect for fans of Alice Oseman, Talia Hibbert and Gilmore Girls.

I Did Something Bad by Pyae Moe Thet War

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In this smart and swoony adventure rom-com, a journalist and a movie star find themselves teaming up to cover up a murder…and falling for each other in the process.

The Wedding Witch by Erin Sterling

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Erin Sterling brightens up the Winter Solstice with another delightfully spooky novel following Bowen Penhallow and the girl he feels strangely drawn to—especially when she becomes his only hope of salvation after a strong spell sends them to a Yuletide celebration… more than 50 years in the past.

Sleeping with the Frenemy by Natalie Caña

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The third book in the riotously funny Vega Family Love Stories finds self-assured firefighter Leo Vega trying to reignite a flame that’s gone cold and finally bring his secret love affair into the open.

Wish I Were Here by Melissa Wiesner

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Opposites attract when a buttoned-up professor and carefree doorman must restore a magically missing identity in this sparkling romance, perfect for fans of Sophie Cousens and Ashley Poston.

Haunt Your Heart Out by Amber Roberts

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A dashing ghost hunter and the bookseller who made up the ghosts he’s chasing wind up entangled in more ways than one in this steamy contemporary romance from the author of Text Appeal, perfect for fans of Ashley Poston and Chloe Liese.

Much Ado About Margaret by Madeleine Roux

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Madeleine Roux’s next season in Regency England follows a rebellious writer and the man who risks everything to publish her.

The Wedding Engagement by Zoe Allison

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Planning a wedding is so romantic . . . except when it’s not yours, and you’re planning it with the guy you’re secretly crushing on.

NOVEMBER 2024

A Legend in the Baking by Jamie Wesley

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After accidentally going viral on social media, a cupcake-baking football player gets assistance from a social media maven—and his best friend’s little sister—to help promote his new bakery.

Is She Really Going Out with Him? by Sophie Cousens

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From the New York Times bestselling author of This Time Next Year, a hilarious love story about a disillusioned divorcée who agrees to let her children play matchmaker.

The Co-Op by Tarah DeWitt

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Filled with crackling tension, The Co-op is a steamy second chance romance about restoration and renovation, and uncovering all the things that build character within ourselves. It’s about the never-ending construction project that partnership is, and finding enjoyment at every stage.

The Songbird & the Heart of Stone by Carissa Broadbent

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New York Times bestselling author and BookTok sensation Carissa Broadbent returns with a brand new novel in the Crowns of Nyaxia series, Songbird and the Heart of Stone, where A Court of Thorns and Roses meets Dante’s Inferno, in an epic fantasy romance of love and treachery between mortals and gods.

Lost and Lassoed by Lyla Sage

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She thrives in chaos. He prefers routine. The only thing they have in common? How much they hate each other. From the author of Done and Dusted and Swift and Saddled, the highly anticipated next book in the Rebel Blue Ranch series, a small town romance featuring enemies to lovers and forced proximity.

Duchess Material by Emily Sullivan

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When her student goes missing, an independent bluestocking must seek the help of the arrogant duke who spurned her in this sizzling tale of romance and intrigue, perfect for fans of Netflix’s Bridgerton series

Mr. Nice Spy by Tiana Smith

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When a pyrotechnic engineer discovers her biological father is an international criminal, she must work with a sexy CIA agent to take him down in this thrilling adventure rom-com.

The Jewel of the Isle by Kerry Rea

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Two very indoor people rough it on a remote island after getting swept up in an archaeologist’s hunt for a famed jewel in this dazzling new adventure rom-com by Kerry Rea, author of Lucy on the Wild Side.

Love in Bloom by Lucy Eden

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In this hilarious and steamy rom-com, a hardworking city woman unexpectedly inherits her grandparents’ farm that comes equipped with a handsome horticulturist.

Wake Up, Nat & Darcy by Kate Cochrane

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A sapphic romance in which two former hockey teammates turned rivals with unresolved feelings for one another are paired to host a popular morning show’s Olympic coverage and must remain professional amid a nation of fans closely scrutinizing their incredible chemistry.

The Mirror by Nora Roberts

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#1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts continues the hauntingly spectacular Lost Bride Trilogy with book two, The Mirror.

Pickleballers by Ilana Long

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A pickleball newbie looking to recover from life’s swings and misses crosses paddles with love in this debut romantic comedy.

DECEMBER 2024

A Witch’s Guide to Magical Innkeeping by Sangu Mandanna

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An enchanting novel about a witch who has a second chance to get her magical powers—and her life—back on track, from the national bestselling author of The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches.

Under Loch and Key by Lana Ferguson

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A woman discovers that not all monsters are her enemy—the opposite, in fact—in this new paranormal romance by Lana Ferguson, author of The Fake Mate.

Not in My Book by Katie Holt

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The Hating Game meets Beach Read in this sexy and hilarious enemies-to-lovers romance from a debut Peruvian-Tennessean voice.

The Wrong Lady Meets Lord Right by Suzanne Allain

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When a young woman trades places with her noble cousin, their innocent ruse leads to true love in this new Regency-era romantic comedy of manners from the author of Mr. Malcolm’s List.

How to Get a Life in Ten Dates by Jenny L. Howe

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In this charming new rom-com from Jenny L. Howe, a young woman who’s fed up with dating challenges her family and friends to set her up on ten dates, but gets more than she bargained for when her best friend adds himself to the roster.

PS: I Hate You by Lauren Connolly

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In this splendidly bittersweet romantic comedy, enemies forced together by a mutual loss are led on a cross-country journey toward a second chance.

What July to December romance books are you looking forward to? Tell us in the comments below!

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As we approach the halfway mark of 2024, it’s time to start looking ahead to the phenomenal new books that will be hitting shelves over the rest of the year!

We’ve put together a small sample of anticipated releases that you should keep an eye out for with new books from the likes of Rainbow Rowell, Stephen Graham Jones, Casey McQuiston, Ransom Riggs, Jodi Picoult, Sally Rooney, Richard Osman, Sabaa Tahir, Courtney Gould, Darby Kane, and so many more, plus even some debuts you should definitely have on your radar!

Read on to discover just a few of our picks and keep an eye out for when we round up further upcoming releases for the YA, Fantasy & Sci-Fi, Romance, Fiction, and Middle Grade genres.

Let us know in the comments below if you’re looking forward to any of them or if you have other recommendations!

JULY 2024

The Grandest Game by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

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Get ready for a new series that brings readers deeper into the lush, romantic, and puzzle-filled world of the #1 bestselling Inheritance Games series (over 3 million copies sold!), set a year after we last saw Avery and the Hawthornes.

Slow Dance by Rainbow Rowell

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From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Eleanor & Park and Attachments comes Slow Dance—a bright, beaming power ballad of a novel about a love so true it refuses to be forgotten.

It’s Elementary by Elise Bryant

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A fast-paced, completely delightful new mystery about what happens when parents get a little too involved in their kids’ schools, from NAACP Image Award nominee Elise Bryant.

The Seventh Veil of Salome by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

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A young woman wins the role of a lifetime in a film about a legendary heroine — but the real drama is behind the scenes in this sumptuous historical epic from the author of Mexican Gothic.

The Haters by Robyn Harding

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The bestselling author of The Party and The Drowning Woman returns with a twisted tale of fame, obsession, and the dark recesses of social media.

The Blackbird Oracle by Deborah Harkness

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Diana Bishop journeys to the darkest places within herself—and her family history—in the highly anticipated fifth novel of the beloved #1 New York Times bestselling All Souls series.

The Wedding People by Alison Espach

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A propulsive and uncommonly wise novel about one unexpected wedding guest and the surprising people who help her start anew.

The Next Best Fling by Gabriella Gamez

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Two broken hearts decide that the best way to get over their first loves is with a no-strings-attached relationship in this spicy and charming debut romance.

Our Wicked Histories by Amy Goldsmith

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A teen girl’s attempt to make amends with her former friend group takes a sinister turn during a weekend getaway at an ancestral Irish estate in this atmospheric, literary horror from the author of Those We Drown.

The Night Ends With Fire by K. X. Song

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Infused with magic and romance, this sweeping fantasy adventure inspired by the legend of Mulan follows a young woman determined to choose her own destiny—even if that means going against everyone she loves.

The Hollywood Assistant by May Cobb

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Offered a dream job in Hollywood with a famous director and his actress wife, an insecure woman becomes their personal assistant where their secrets and lies place her in the crosshairs of a murder investigation.

I Was a Teenage Slasher by Stephen Graham Jones

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From New York Times bestselling horror writer Stephen Graham Jones comes a classic slasher story with a twist—perfect for fans of Riley Sager and Grady Hendrix.

AUGUST 2024

The Pairing by Casey McQuiston

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In #1 New York Times bestselling author Casey McQuiston’s latest romantic comedy, two bisexual exes accidentally book the same European food and wine tour and challenge each other to a hookup competition to prove they’re over each other—except they’re definitely not.

You Will Never Be Me by Jesse Q. Sutanto

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When cracks start forming in an influencer’s curated life, she finds out that jealousy is just as viral as a video in this riveting suspense novel by bestselling author Jesse Q. Sutanto.

Death at Morning House by Maureen Johnson

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From the bestselling author of the Truly Devious books, Maureen Johnson, comes a new stand-alone YA about a teen who uncovers a mystery while working as a tour guide on an island and must solve it before history repeats itself.

Zero Stars, Do Not Recommend by MJ Wassmer

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White Lotus meets Kevin Wilson in this whip-smart social satire about a man who finds himself trapped on an island resort after the sun literally explodes, and suddenly must choose whether to save himself from the chaos, or help fellow guests make it off the island alive…

Four Weekends and a Funeral by Ellie Palmer

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A tender, laugh-out-loud debut romance about a woman who ends up in over her head after a little white lie . . .

Society of Lies by Lauren Ling Brown

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When a young woman is found dead on her college campus, her sister doesn’t believe it was an accident—and her search for answers leads her closer to home than she ever would have imagined in this thrilling debut novel from an exciting new talent.

The Girl With No Reflection by Keshe Chow

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A young woman chosen as the crown prince’s bride must travel to the royal palace to meet her new husband—but her world is shaken when she discovers the dark truth the royal family has been hiding for centuries—in this lush fantasy debut perfect for fans of Song of Silver, Flame Like Night and Violet Made of Thorns.

Lady Macbeth by Ava Reid

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From #1 New York Times bestselling author Ava Reid comes a reimagining of Lady Macbeth, Shakespeare’s most famous villainess, giving her a voice, a past, and a power that transforms the story men have written for her.

A Werewolf’s Guide to Seducing a Vampire by Sarah Hawley

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Ben Rosewood never meant to be bound to a vampire succubus, especially one as sexy-yet-terrifying as Eleanora Bettencourt-Devereux, but he has to admit there are some fang-tastic perks….

The Volcano Daughters by Gina María Balibrera

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A saucy, searingly original debut about two sisters raised in the shadow of El Salvador’s brutal dictator, El Gran Pendejo, and their flight from genocide, which takes them from Hollywood to Paris to cannery row, each followed by a chorus of furies, the ghosts of their murdered friends, who aren’t yet done telling their stories.

Sunderworld, Vol. I: The Extraordinary Disappointments of Leopold Berry by Ransom Riggs

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Visionary storyteller Ransom Riggs weaves the familiar with the peculiar in a stunning loss, triumph, friendship and magic, reminding readers everywhere that true heroes are made, not born—and that when you’re never the chosen one, sometimes you have to choose yourself. 

By Any Other Name by Jodi Picoult

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From the New York Times bestselling co-author of Mad Honey comes an “inspiring” (Elle) novel about two women, centuries apart—one of whom is the real author of Shakespeare’s plays—who are both forced to hide behind another name.

SEPTEMBER 2024

A Dark and Drowning Tide by Allison Saft

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A sharp-tongued folklorist must pair up with her academic rival to solve their mentor’s murder in this lush and enthralling sapphic fantasy romance from the New York Times bestselling author of A Far Wilder Magic.

Intermezzo by Sally Rooney

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For two grieving brothers and the people they love, this is a new interlude―a period of desire, despair, and possibility; a chance to find out how much one life might hold inside itself without breaking.

An Academy for Liars by Alexis Henderson

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A student will find that the hardest lessons sometimes come from outside the classroom in this stunning dark academia novel from the acclaimed author of The Year of the Witching and House of Hunger.

Us in Ruins by Rachel Moore

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With a blend of humour, magic, and love, Rachel Moore crafts another stand-alone adventure rom-com full of double- and triple-crosses, hilarious shenanigans, and frustration-fuelled banter, where the best treasure is true love.

We Solve Murders by Richard Osman

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Combining the heart and humour of The Thursday Murder Club with a puzzling international mystery, welcome to the blockbusting new series from the biggest new fiction author of the decade, Richard Osman.

The Hitchcock Hotel by Stephanie Wrobel

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A Hitchcock fanatic with an agenda invites old friends for a weekend stay at his secluded themed hotel in this fiendishly clever, suspenseful new novel from the international bestselling author of Darling Rose Gold.

Immortal Dark by Tigest Girma

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The Cruel Prince meets Ninth House in this dangerously romantic dark academia fantasy, where a lost heiress must infiltrate an arcane society and live with the vampire she suspects killed her family and kidnapped her sister.

The Third Gilmore Girl by Kelly Bishop

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A candid and captivating memoir from award-winning and beloved actress Kelly Bishop, spanning her six decades in show business from Broadway to Hollywood with A Chorus Line, Dirty Dancing, Gilmore Girls, and much more.

The Lovers by Rebekah Faubion

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A second chance at love is in the cards for two women working a stylish California wedding in this charming debut romance.

Somewhere Beyond the Sea by T.J. Klune

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Somewhere Beyond the Sea is a story of resistance, lovingly told, about the daunting experience of fighting for the life you want to live and doing the work to keep it.

The Life Impossible by Matt Haig

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Filled with wonder and wild adventure, this is a story of hope and the life-changing power of a new beginning.

How to Hide in Plain Sight by Emma Noyes

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The unbreakable bonds of family and love are explored in this brilliant and tender story from the author of Guy’s Girl.

OCTOBER 2024

The Puzzle Box by Danielle Trussoni

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Two sisters. A lost imperial treasure. The world’s greatest puzzle master has twenty-four hours to solve the most dangerous mystery of his life . . . or die trying.

This Cursed House by Del Sandeen

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In this Southern gothic horror debut, a young Black woman abandons her life in 1960s Chicago for a position with a mysterious family in New Orleans, only to discover the dark truth. They’re under a curse, and they think she can break it.

The Nightmare Before Kissmas by Sara Raasch

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Red, White & Royal Blue meets The Nightmare Before Christmas in a sexy, quirky rom-com where the golden-hearted Prince of Christmas falls for the totally off-limits Prince of Halloween.

Heir by Sabaa Tahir

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Beloved storyteller Sabaa Tahir interweaves the lives of three young people as they grapple with power, treachery, love, and the devastating consequences of unchecked greed, on a journey that may cost them their lives—and their hearts. Literally.

Swordcrossed by Freya Marske

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The cozy, low stakes of Legends & Lattes meets the scorching bodyguard fantasy of Jennifer L. Armentrout’s From Blood and Ash in this enemies-to-lovers romance where, yes, the swords do cross.

Throne of Secrets by Kerri Maniscalco

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Two rivals torn apart by a dark memory reunite on a deadly hunt—and in an irresistibly twisted fairy tale—in the next steamy standalone fantasy romance from New York Times bestselling sensation Kerri Maniscalco.

Don’t Let the Forest In by C.G. Drews

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As alluring as it is unsettling, award-winning author CG Drews’ debut YA psychological horror will leave readers breathless and hesitant to venture deeper into the woods.

The Last One at the Wedding by Jason Rekulak

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From the bestselling author of Hidden Pictures comes a breathtaking work of suspense about a father trying to save his daughter from a life-altering decision that will put everything he loves on the line.

Fledgling: The Keeper’s Records of Revolution by S. K. Ali

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The first book in a gripping duology from acclaimed author S.K. Ali introduces a fractured world on the brink of either enlightenment or war.

A Dark and Secret Magic by Wallis Kinney

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A warm, spellbinding tale about a witch and the secrets her coven has been keeping from her, with echoes of the classic Hades and Persephone story, in the tradition of Practical Magic and Witch of Wild Things.

I’ll Be Waiting by Kelley Armstrong

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From New York Times Bestselling author Kelley Armstrong comes a spellbinding new tale of supernatural horror involving a haunted-house, seances, lost loved ones, and a sinister spirit out for blood…

The Book of Witching by CJ Cooke

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A mother must fight for her daughter’s life in this fierce and haunting tale of witchcraft and revenge from the author of A Haunting in the Arctic.

NOVEMBER 2024

The Author’s Guide To Murder by Beatriz Williams, Lauren Willig, and Karen White

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Agatha Christie meets Murder, She Wrote in this witty locked room mystery and literary satire by New York Times bestselling team of novelists: Beatriz Williams, Lauren Willig, and Karen White.

Where the Library Hides by Isabel Ibañez

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Where the Library Hides is Isabel Ibañez’s stunning conclusion to the story that started in What the River Knows. A lush immersive historical fantasy set in Egypt filled with adventure, and a rivals-to-lovers romance like no other!

Games Untold By Jennifer Lynn Barnes

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Romance, luxury, and secrets abound in this thrilling new collection that takes readers deeper into the world of the #1 bestselling Inheritance Games series.

Is She Really Going Out with Him? by Sophie Cousens

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From the New York Times bestselling author of This Time Next Year, a hilarious love story about a disillusioned divorcée who agrees to let her children play matchmaker.

Pony Confidential by Christina Lynch

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In this one-of-a-kind mystery with heart and humour, a hilariously grumpy pony must save the only human he’s ever loved after discovering she stands accused of a murder he knows she didn’t commit.

The Estate by Sarah Jost

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For fans of The Cloisters and The Cartographers comes a gripping speculative suspense that follows one woman with the ability to enter the dimension of art, who finds herself trapped in a French estate as the pawn in a rich man’s game…

The Jewel of the Isle by Kerry Rea

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Two very indoor people rough it on a remote island after getting swept up in an archaeologist’s hunt for a famed jewel in this dazzling new adventure rom-com by Kerry Rea, author of Lucy on the Wild Side.

I Am the Dark That Answers When You Call by Jamison Shea

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Jamison Shea’s sharp and unflinching voice will bring readers to terrifying new heights in this vicious sequel to the “relentlessly gory and almost euphoric in its embrace of the horrific” (NPR) I Feed Her to the Beast and the Beast is Me.

The Empty Place by Olivia A Cole

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A powerful and imaginative story about a girl fighting to find her way back home from a mind-bending land of the lost.

The Courting of Bristol Keats by Mary E. Pearson

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From NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author Mary E. Pearson comes a thrilling romantic fantasy full of dangerous fae, dark secrets, and addictive romance

The Songbird & the Heart of Stone by Carissa Broadbent

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New York Times bestselling author and BookTok sensation Carissa Broadbent returns with a brand new novel in the Crowns of Nyaxia series, Songbird and the Heart of Stone, where A Court of Thorns and Roses meets Dante’s Inferno, in an epic fantasy romance of love and treachery between mortals and gods.

An Insignificant Case by Phillip Margolin

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A new standalone legal thriller from the international bestselling author of GONE, BUT NOT FORGOTTEN.

DECEMBER 2024

A Witch’s Guide to Magical Innkeeping by Sangu Mandanna

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An enchanting novel about a witch who has a second chance to get her magical powers—and her life—back on track, from the national bestselling author of The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches.

What the Wife Knew by Darby Kane

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Darby Kane, author of the #1 international bestseller Pretty Little Wife, returns with another twisty domestic thriller about a wife wondering who tried to kill her husband twice before finally succeeding… because that was supposed to be her job. 

Heavenly Tyrant by Xiran Jay Zhao

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Zetian must balance dangerous politics with a new quest for vengeance in the sequel to the #1 New York Times bestseller Iron Widow, a blend of Chinese history and mecha science fiction.

What the Woods Took by Courtney Gould

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Yellowjackets meets Girl, Interrupted when a group of troubled teens in a wilderness therapy program find themselves stranded in a forest full of monsters eager to take their place.

Alter Ego by Alex Segura

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Alex Segura, LA Times Book Prize–winning author of Secret Identity, returns with a clever and escapist mystery set in the world of comic books. In the present day, a comics legend is given the chance to revive a beloved but forgotten character. But at what price?>

A Monsoon Rising by Thea Guanzon

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Two hearts circle each other in the eye of the storm in this highly-anticipated follow-up to The Hurricane Wars—prepare for more enemies-to-lovers romance, magical adventures, and political schemes in this Southeast Asian-inspired world.

Roland Rogers Isn’t Dead Yet by Samantha Allen

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It’s the gig of a lifetime for this ghostwriter, except there’s a the client, a closeted A-list actor finally ready to come out in his memoir, is an actual ghost.

The Shutouts by Gabrielle Korn

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A brilliant queer dystopian novel from the author of Yours for the Taking, following a cast of characters on the margins of a strange and exclusive new society.

The Close-up by Pip Drysdale

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A struggling author discovers the dark side of fame when a stalker begins reenacting violent events from her thriller in this electrifying and twisty new novel.

A Cruel Thirst by Angela Montoya

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A fledgling vampire and a headstrong vampire huntress must work together–against their better judgment—to rid the world of monsters in this irresistible romantic fantasy.

The Party by Natasha Preston

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Set against the backdrop of a sprawling English estate, Natasha Preston’s latest thriller will keep you on the edge of your seat until the party’s over…

The Peculiar Garden of Harriet Hunt by Chelsea Iversen

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A young woman channels the magic of the lush, fantastical plants that adorn her crumbling estate in The Peculiar Garden of Harriet Hunt, a darkly enchanting novel for fans of The Magician’s Daughter and Emily Wilde’s Encyclopaedia of Faeries. ​

What books are you looking forward to releasing in the second half of 2024? Tell us in the comments below!

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Prepare your romance-loving heart as there are some stellar romance books releasing in the first half of 2024! Between the months of January and June, you’ll see new releases from Katee Robert, Christina Lauren, Anita Kelly, Olivia Dade, Tessa Bailey, Lynn Painter, Alison Cochrun, Kevin Kwan, Carley Fortune, and so many more, plus those making their exciting debut!

You’ll be sure to find quite a few exciting new reads within this list and be sure to check out our other 2024 round-ups too, including our Most Anticipated list and Anticipated YA list.

JANUARY 2024 BOOK RELEASES

Hedging Your Bets by Jayne Denker

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Opposites attract in this enemies-to-lovers romantic comedy of feuding neighbors and dueling hearts from Jayne Denker, the author of The Rom-Com Agenda.

Love, Me by Jessica Saunders

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Reminiscent of novels by Sophie Kinsella and Rebecca Serle, Love, Me is a sweet, honest foray into love, marriage, and the fantasy of a second-chance romance with the one that got away. Readers will find this lively debut romance book easy to devour and hard to put down.

Love, Naturally by Sophie Sullivan

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A charming opposites-attract romance, Love, Naturally by Sophie Sullivan is for anyone who ever stepped outside their comfort zone and found that all the best things can happen when you take a chance.

Say You’ll Be Mine by Naina Kumar

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In this utterly charming debut romance, a teacher with big dreams joins forces with a no-nonsense engineer to survive an ex’s wedding and escape matchmaking pressure from their Indian families. Their plan? Faking an engagement, of course.

Midnight Ruin by Katee Robert

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Orpheus lost everything when he lost Eurydice’s love…but now he’s ready to brave the Underworld to take her back, even if that means going toe-to-toe (and heart-to-heart) with the right-hand man of Hades himself.

Take Two, Birdie Maxwell by Allison Winn Scotch

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Hollywood’s biggest rom-com star tries to recover from her damaged reputation by staging her own rom-com and following a lead on a lost love in the new romantic comedy from New York Times bestselling author Allison Winn Scotch. (Update: This title now releases on 5 March 2024)

Never Blow a Kiss by Lindsay Lovise

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In this delightfully witty Victorian romance, a governess spy running away from her past falls for an ex-soldier turned railroad magnate—perfect for fans of Manda Collins and Bridgerton!

Recipe for a Charmed Life by Rachel Linden

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After a day of unrivaled disappointments, a promising young chef finds every bite of food suddenly tastes bitter. To save her career, she travels to the Pacific Northwest to reconnect with her estranged mom, and discovers a family legacy she never suspected in this delicious novel from the bestselling author of The Magic of Lemon Drop Pie.

Principles of (E)motion by Sara Read

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Lessons in Chemistry meets advanced mathematics in Sara Read’s heartwarming, STEMinist novel, PRINCIPLES OF (E)MOTION follows a female genius who solves a famously elusive math problem only to struggle with anxiety and prejudice when challenged to prove that the work is her own.

Not Bad for a Girl by Anastasia Ryan

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From hilariously awkward lunch breaks to cringe-worthy Zoom calls, this workplace comedy of errors is sure to put a smile on your face.

Last Call At The Local by Sarah Grunder Ruiz

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Opposites attract when a free-spirited American singer-songwriter with ADHD teams up with a charming Irishman to revitalize his family’s pub in the next heartfelt romance from the author of Luck and Last Resorts.

The Breakup Tour by Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka

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A rising-star musician has a second chance at love with an old flame she remembers all too well in this swoony romance from the acclaimed authors of The Roughest Draft.

FEBRUARY 2024 BOOK RELEASES

When Grumpy Met Sunshine by Charlotte Stein

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A steamy, opposites-attract romance with undeniable chemistry between a grumpy retired footballer and his fabulous and very sunshine-y ghostwriter.

Fish Out of Water by Katie Ruggle

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A romcom perfect for fans of Christina Lauren’s Something Wilder and Sarah Morgenthaler’s Moose Springs, Alaska, about a city girl lost in the wilderness with only a grouchy mountain man to guide her…and there’s only one sleeping bag.

Not Your Crush’s Cauldron by April Asher

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In April Asher’s new Supernatural Singles novel, a witch takes a stroll on the wild-ish side, sparking an alert that saddles her with her very own Guardian Angel…who happens to be her secret crush―and new roommate.

Hannah Tate, Beyond Repair by Laura Piper Lee

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A new mom repairs her broken dreams in this hilarious rom-com about starting over that sparkles with intelligence, wit, and compassion.

Till There Was You by Lindsay Hameroff

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Set both in the chaos of fame and the high stakes world of New York City restaurants, this novel sprinkles in a second chance at love and a dollop of celebrity drama to create a romantic romp that will make even the most jaded reader smile.

How You Get the Girl by Anita Kelly

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Chemistry sizzles in this workplace rom-com set in the world of high school basketball as the author of Love & Other Disasters delivers a sapphic romance full of humor and heart.

At First Spite by Olivia Dade

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Bestselling author Olivia Dade welcomes you to Harlot’s Bay in this delightfully sexy rom-com about a woman who buys the town’s famous Spite House, only to realize the infuriating man she can’t stand lives right next door—and their unwilling proximity might spark something neither can ignore.

Right on Cue by Falon Ballard

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From the beloved author of Just My Type and Lease on Love comes a new romantic comedy in which a former actress-turned-screenwriter finds herself back in the spotlight, only for her romantic lead to be the one man she can’t stand.

Ready or Not by Cara Bastone

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A surprise pregnancy leads to even more life-changing revelations in this heartfelt, slow-burn, friends-to-lovers romance of found family and unexpected love.

The Catch by Amy Lea

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A grumpy lobster fisherman tosses a fashion influencer’s impeccably curated life overboard in the next romantic comedy from international bestselling author Amy Lea.

Fangirl Down by Tessa Bailey

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#1 New York Times bestselling author Tessa Bailey launches a super sexy sports romance duology with a rom-com about a bad boy professional athlete who falls for his biggest fan…

Sex, Lies and Sensibility by Nikki Payne

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Two sisters roll up their sleeves to run a dilapidated inn but must learn to work with the locals in this deliciously spicy novel inspired by Sense and Sensibility.

MARCH 2024 BOOK RELEASES

The Good, the Bad, and the Aunties by Jesse Q. Sutanto

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What should have been a family celebration of Chinese New Year descends into chaos when longtime foes crash the party in this hilariously entertaining novel by Jesse Q. Sutanto, bestselling author of Dial A for Aunties.

Expiration Dates by Rebecca Serle

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Told with her signature warmth and insight into matters of the heart, Rebecca Serle has finally set her sights on romantic love. The result is a gripping, emotional, passionate, and (yes) heartbreaking novel about what it means to be single, what it means to find love, and ultimately how we define each of them for ourselves. Expiration Dates is the one fans have been waiting for.

In a Not So Perfect World by Neely Tubati-Alexander

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The author of Love Buzz follows her acclaimed first novel with a delightful Caribbean-set romp about an ambitious designer of apocalyptic video games with a strategy for (almost) everything who discovers what happens when her best-laid plans go off course . . .

Kilt Trip by Alexandra Kiley

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Travel consultant Addie Macrae discovers more than just the countryside when she’s sent to help a struggling tour company in Alexandra Kiley’s debut Kilt Trip. Set against the vibrant Scottish countryside, this enchanting romcom features a spicy enemies-to-lovers tale full of clever banter and relatable family dynamics.

Trouble by Lex Croucher

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A Regency-era romantic comedy with a deliciously feminist and queer twist, from the New York Times bestselling author of Gwen & Art Are Not in Love.

Happily Never After by Lynn Painter

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A humorous and unique rom-com that sees two wedding crashers fall for each other. This intriguing premise delivers on its promise with so much feeling and so much fun.

The Love Remedy by Elizabeth Everett

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When a Victorian apothecary hires a stoic private investigator to protect her business, they learn there’s only one way to treat true love—with a happily ever after.

This Could Be Us by Kennedy Ryan

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For fans of Tia Williams and Colleen Hoover comes a deeply moving and personal novel about sacrifice, self-reliance, and finding true happiness from “one of the finest romance writers of our age.”

Swift and Saddled by Lyla Sage

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From the author of the BookTok sensation Done and Dusted comes the next book in the Rebel Blue Ranch series, a small town romance featuring opposites attract and forced proximity.

Maya’s Laws of Love by Alina Khawaja

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A bride-to-be convinced she’s cursed in romance finds her luck changing—at exactly the wrong time.

Flirty Little Secret by Jessica Lepe

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You’ve Got Mail meets Abbott Elementary in this sweet, sexy romantic comedy for fans of Lynn Painter and Lyssa Kay Adams. 

A Governess’s Guide to Passion and Peril by Manda Collins

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Bestselling author Manda Collins continues the Ladies Most Scandalous series with this delightful, witty historical romance in which two friends reunite —and discover hidden feelings—perfect for fans of Evie Dunmore and Netflix’s  Bridgerton!

APRIL 2024 BOOK RELEASES

Late Bloomer by Mazey Eddings

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A sexy, sapphic, opposites-attract romance with Mazey Eddings’ signature sparkling voice!

Old Flames and New Fortunes by Sarah Hogle

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A steamy, riotous second-chance romance about a magical florist’s unexpected reunion with her high school sweetheart . . . while she fake dates his soon-to-be stepbrother.

Just For The Summer by Abby Jimenez

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A sharp and scintillating summer novel that will make readers laugh out loud and cry happy tears from the New York Times bestselling author of Yours Truly.

Here We Go Again by Alison Cochrun

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The author of the “sexy, insightful, and utterly charming” (BuzzFeed) Kiss Her Once for Me returns with a new queer rom-com following once childhood best friends forced together to drive their former teacher across the country.

How to End a Love Story by Yulin Kuang

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The brilliant contemporary romance novel debut from Yulin Kuang, the acclaimed screenwriter of Emily Henry’s People We Meet on Vacation and director of the forthcoming Beach Read feature film.

When I Think of You by Myah Ariel

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In this sweeping second chance romance from debut author Myah Ariel, the unexpected spark of two former flames may force them to choose between their dreams and each other.

The Rule Book by Sarah Adams

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College exes break all the rules when they reunite years later in this enemies to lovers, second-chance romance, the highly anticipated companion novel to the TikTok sensation The Cheat Sheet—from the New York Times bestselling author of Practice Makes Perfect.

A Witch’s Guide to Magical Innkeeping by Sangu Mandanna

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An enchanting novel about a witch who has a second chance to get her magical powers—and her life—back on track, from the national bestselling author of The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches.

Happy Medium by Sarah Adler

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A clever con woman must convince a skeptical, sexy farmer of his property’s resident real-life ghost if she’s to save them all from a fate worse than death, in this delightful new novel from the author of Mrs. Nash’s Ashes.

Colton Gentry’s Third Act by Jeff Zentner

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“A story of love, healing, and second chances ” (Emily Henry) following a down on his luck country musician who, in the throes of grief after a shocking loss, moves back home and rekindles a relationship with his high school sweetheart, from award-winning author Jeff Zentner.

Truly, Madly, Deeply by Alexandria Bellefleur

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Sparks fly when a lovelorn romance novelist and a divorce lawyer who has sworn off relationships agree to cohost a podcast series offering dating advice to viewers, in Truly, Madly, Deeply, the next steamy queer rom-com from Lambda Literary Award winner and national bestselling author Alexandria Bellefleur.

Only and Forever by Chloe Liese

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It’s a room-mance for the books in this tender, steamy story about unexpectedly finding love and being brave enough to let it revise life’s narrative in the final book in the beloved Bergman Brothers series.

MAY 2024 BOOK RELEASES

This Summer Will Be Different by Carley Fortune

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This Summer Will Be Different offers an idyllic coastal setting, enticing vacation descriptions, and a story that is equal parts sexy romance and female friendship.

Lies and Weddings by Kevin Kwan

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From the iconic internationally bestselling author of the Crazy Rich Asians trilogy: A forbidden affair erupts volcanically amid a decadent tropical wedding in this outrageous comedy of manners from the iconic author of Crazy Rich Asians.

Savor It by Tarah Dewitt

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Filled with spicy summer fun, small-town charm, and Big Feelings, this highly anticipated romcom is Tarah DeWitt’s best yet.

Lovers and Liars by Amanda Eyre Ward

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Three wildly different sisters reunite for a destination wedding at an English castle in this heartfelt and rollicking novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Jetsetters.

The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley

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A time travel romance, a speculative spy thriller, a workplace comedy, and an ingeniously constructed exploration of the nature of truth and power and the potential for love to change it all: Welcome to The Ministry of Time, the exhilarating debut novel by Kaliane Bradley.

One Last Shot by Betty Cayouette

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From the creator of viral TikTok account Betty’s Book List, a debut romance about a supermodel and a photographer with a past marriage pact who meet again ten years later on a photoshoot in Cinque Terre, Italy.

Mistakes We Never Made by Hannah Brown

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From The Bachelorette star and New York Times bestselling author Hannah Brown comes an irrepressibly funny romantic comedy about two frenemies on the verge of making the biggest mistake of all . . .

Lavash at First Sight by Taleen Voskuni

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Sparks fly between two women pitted against each other in this delectable new romantic comedy by Taleen Voskuni, author of Sorry, Bro.

Second Night Stand by Karelia Stetz-Waters and Fay Stetz-Waters

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One hook-up is about to become one seriously hilarious situationship in this vibrant and lively romantic comedy about taking chances . . . and breaking the rules.

Love, Lies and Cherry Pie by Jackie Lau

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The author of the “full of heart” (Ali Hazelwood, New York Times bestselling author) The Stand-Up Groomsman returns with a charming and clever rom-com about a young woman’s desperate attempts to fend off her meddling mother…only to find that maybe mother does know best.

The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren

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Christina Lauren, the instant New York Times bestselling and “reigning romance queens” (PopSugar), returns with a delicious new romance between the buttoned-up heir of a grocery chain and his free-spirited artist ex as they fake their relationship in order to receive a massive inheritance.

Love at First Book by Jenn McKinlay

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When a librarian moves to a quaint Irish village where her favorite novelist lives, the last thing she expects is to fall for the author’s prickly son… until their story becomes one for the books, from the New York Times bestselling author of Summer Reading.

JUNE 2024 BOOK RELEASES

One Last Summer by Kate Spencer

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From the cohost of the award-winning and uber-popular Forever35 podcast comes a dreamy, laugh-out-loud summer romance that asks: What do you do when the life you’ve planned isn’t what you’ve dreamed? 

Not in Love by Ali Hazelwood

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A forbidden, secret affair proves that all’s fair in love and science—from New York Times bestselling author Ali Hazelwood.

The Rom-Commers by Katherine Center

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New York Times bestselling author Katherine Center’s latest laugh out loud, feel good rom-com about writing your own story, perfect for fans of Emily Henry and Christina Lauren.

Tangled Up in You by Christina Lauren

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A witty and deeply romantic modern reimagining of Disney’s Tangled, by the New York Times bestselling author duo Christina Lauren, part of the acclaimed and bestselling Meant to Be collection.

Birding with Benefits by Sarah T. Dubb

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A divorcee embarks on her “year of yes” and crosses paths with a shy but sensitive birdwatcher who changes her life in this charming rom-com that is perfect for fans of Christina Lauren and Ali Hazelwood.

The Art of Catching Feelings by Alicia Thompson

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A professional baseball player and his heckler prove that true love is worth going to bat for in the next swoony romance by USA Today bestselling author Alicia Thompson.

A Novel Love Story by Ashley Poston

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A professor of literature finds herself caught up in a work of fiction…literally, from the New York Times bestselling author of The Seven Year Slip and The Dead Romantics.

Just Some Stupid Love Story by Katelyn Doyle

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For fans of Emily Henry, a debut about a rom-com screenwriter who doesn’t believe in love and a divorce attorney who does, forced together at their high school reunion fifteen years after their breakup

One-Star Romance by Laura Hankin

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A struggling writer is forced to walk down the aisle at her best friend’s wedding with the man who gave her book a very public one-star rating in this fresh romantic comedy from Laura Hankin.

Match Me If You Can by Swati Hegde

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A young magazine writer in Mumbai must prove her matchmaking skills—and contend with growing feelings for her close family friend—in this debut desi romance.

Isabel and the Rogue by Liana De la Rosa

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When a Mexican heiress defies Victorian society to protect her country a British war hero makes it his new mission to protect her…

Barely Even Friends by Mae Bennett

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A grumpy, rich recluse meets his match in this steamy Beauty and the Beast retelling—with a Succession twist. Fans of fairy tale adaptations, and readers of Julie Murphy and Falon Ballard, will adore Mae Bennett’s debut romance.

What 2024 romance releases are you looking forward to? Tell us in the comments below!

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It seems like everywhere you look these days there’s an abundance of witchy literature to choose from. The newfound fascination with witches in fiction (and non-fiction) has created such a surfeit of options, that it can be hard to know where to even start. Since I am part of the problem (so to speak!) I thought it might be fun to offer you a quick breakdown of some of my personal faves. While this is by no means a complete list of witchy books I’d recommend (that would take a much longer list) I thought I’d try to offer a little something from multiple genres to give all readers a jumping off point. If you want more recommendations come find me on social media and ask.

Without further ado, let’s jump into my recommendations. And what better time to delve into witchy books than with fall creeping in a little more every day? So, grab a cup of tea, your favourite cozy blanket, and a nearby furry friend, and let’s get reading.

The Green Witch by Arin Murphy-Hisock

I’m staring things off with a non-fiction option for anyone who wants to learn more about the modern practice of witchcraft. This is a very friendly overview for beginners of how to take time to enjoy the natural world around you and use what is available to is from our very own gardens to create a sense of everyday magic. It’s a great place to dip a toe in and see if the practice might resonate with you, or even just give you an opportunity to better appreciate the beauty of the everyday.

Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen

This book, along with Allen’s The Sugar Queen are not explicitly “witch” books, but for anyone craving Practical Magic vibes it is an absolute joy to read. Garden Spells is the story of two sisters, Claire and Sydney, a magical apple tree, a special small town, and a legacy of one family and their abilities. It’s whimsical, charming, and utterly spellbinding. A must for your fall cozy TBR.

In the Company of Witches by Auralee Wallace

If what you’re craving is an actual cozy, then look no further. A fellow Canadian (I need to represent!) Auralee Wallace has created a sweet, lushy crafted, and immensely readable world with her Evenfall Witches series. There’s a little communing with the dead, some deep family ties to magic, and of course plenty of low-stakes suspense that you’d want from a good cozy mystery. A bonus on this one is that while book two ended on a cliff-hanger, the series had gained a ton of recent momentum thanks to TikTok, so fingers crossed for a third book!

Black Magick by Greg Rucka and Nicola Scott

I can’t praise this graphic novel series highly enough. The strong and original writing from Rucka combined with Nicola Scott’s incomparable art work makes this one you simply cannot put down. The story centers on Rowan Black, a detective with a deep secret: she is also a witch. The story delves into some pretty dark territory, so this one is definitely adults-only, but it’s absolutely worth reading, and is complete, so no lingering stories, just a lot of great art and a unique premise.

The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna

You want cozy and charming in spades? Check. You want a little dose of romance with enemies to lovers sprinkled in? Check. You want ooey gooey found family warmth with magic overtones? Check check check. I can’t resist a book with a prickly librarian hero and young wards with a lot to learn (side recommendation of Witch Hat Atelier manga here). If you want a contemporary witchy read with great vibes and more than just a romance plot at its center, then this is the one for you.

Bonus: Something Wicked by Gretchen Rue

You didn’t think I’d build this list and not mention my own book, did you? While I won’t be too self-congratulating, I will say if you want a dose of the small-town vibes of Gilmore Girls, a lot of flirty banter, an adorable private detective who is accidentally mostly undressed when he meets our heroine, and a fat orange cat who you will fall in love with, all wrapped in a story about a woman looking for a second lease on life and finding actual magic in return (plus a murder mystery), then this one is for you.

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There’s something absolutely perfect about two people who seem like total opposites finding each other and falling in love. It is, without a doubt, my favorite character pairing when it comes to romance—opposites attract, grumpy/sunshine, whatever you want to call it. It’s why I chose this particular pairing for my new contemporary romance, ACCIDENTALLY IN LOVE. When two people with fundamentally different personalities find a way to overcome obstacles (often deliciously angsty and pent-up in nature), argue a bit (or a lot), and end up completely besotted.

Here are a few recent-ish Grumpy/Sunshine pairings that I’ve enjoyed…

HIGHLY SUSPICIOUS AND UNFAIRLY CUTE  by Talia Hibbert

Talia Hibbert is, in my opinion, one of the best authors writing grumpy-sunshine pairings. In her YA romance debut, Celine and Bradley are former childhood friends and current academic rivals for a competitive and prestigious internship. Celine—the grump—is totally flummoxed by Bradley—the sunshine—who has seemingly coasted through school on his charm, good looks, ease with academics, and athleticism. Bradley, on the other hand, finds Celine both annoyingly correct all the time as well as adorably nerdy, all with the incessant ability to prove him wrong. Their former friendship means they know what makes the other tick, which ramps up the rivalry. I adored watching these two overcome their past grievances and show true vulnerability!

THE VERY SECRET SOCIETY OF IRREGULAR WITCHES  by Sangu Mandanna

If you want to lean into witchy cottagecore ahead of Halloween, this is the book for you! Mika is a secret witch and member of a society of witches living in England. After spending most of her life alone and hiding her powers, she’s tapped to train a few orphans with magical abilities. Mika is charmed by the wonderfully welcoming group of people she meets at Nowhere House, and wonders if she has found a new family to be a part of… that is, if she can figure out a way to get along with the incredibly broody librarian, Jamie. Mika is lovely in spite of her solitary upbringing. Jamie is a perfect foil and love interest—he’s a bit taciturn and quite introverted (what else do we want in a grumpy librarian? Nothing, as far as I can tell!), and can’t help but be enchanted by Mika’s warm demeanor.

FORGET ME NOT  by Julie Soto

A second-chance romance about a wedding planner who has to work with her florist ex on the highest profile wedding of her career? When I heard this premise, I was intrigued. But when I found out it was also a grumpy-sunshine pairing, I was INVESTED. Ama takes on this influencer wedding to raise her profile in the wedding industry, but she’s taken aback when she has to work with her ex, Elliot, on the floral arrangements. When these two put aside their differences (sort of, LOL) and work together, they are so in sync and create something spectacular… which of course leads to absolutely *fire* steamy scenes.

TAKE A HIKE  by Mimi Grace

The character of Raven is my favorite type of sunshine; she has a heart of gold but is totally chaotic in everything she does. When she inherits an outdoor tourism business, she decides to spend a few months working there, even though she’s not sure she wants to keep it and she’s never really done anything like it before. Silas is grumpy for *reasons* and had his sights set on taking over the business, but he’s thwarted—and intrigued—by Raven’s arrival. The banter between Raven and Silas is top notch and when they finally get together it’s SO much fun.

BACK IN A SPELL  by Lana Harper

Nina Blackmoore is known around town as an ice queen. After her fiancée jilted her at the altar a year ago, Nina finally lets her guard down for one random date with Morty Gutierrez, the nonbinary bartender at the local dive bar. But when things go awry and Morty suddenly has magical powers—perhaps because of a spell Nina accidentally cast that may or may not have caught the attention of a goddess—Nina finds herself drawn to Morty and their easygoing acceptance. Morty is the perfect person to get under Nina’s skin but they also made it clear that they support her no matter what comes next… even if it means they’ll both lose the favor of a goddess! Nina has to learn to let go of control, both for the safety of Thistle Grove and her own happiness.

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The author takes a light hand with the world-building given that this book has a contemporary setting and its witches have assimilated into society, only meeting once a month in small numbers to avoid attracting attention and otherwise avoiding each other’s company. Magic in this world is a whimsical creature that responds to the needs of the witch as opposed to something with firm rules that can be nailed down, which is a little convenient, but all part of the charm of this book. It’s treated like a natural element that surrounds them at all times and just needs to be coaxed into doing a witch’s bidding, something that Mika does with enthusiasm as she channels her magic into potions and thrills in the creative process of enchantment.

Because all witches are orphans, Primrose found Mika as a child in the care of a social worker in India and she promptly whisked her away to England to place in the care of a series of nannies, each of whom had their memory wiped as soon as Mika exhibited any magical tendencies. Now as an adult, Mika is a cheerful but lonely woman, restless with no roots and a tendency to pick up and move on at the drop of a hat, forever searching for a place to call home. And that’s where Nowhere House comes in…

An eccentric cast of characters occupy Nowhere House—the most eccentric of them all is Ian Kubo-Hawthorn, a flamboyant retired actor; Ken, his patient long-suffering husband who does his best to rein in Ian’s grander impulses; Lucie, the sweet motherly housekeeper; Jamie, the grouchy irritable librarian; and three young orphaned witches Rosetta, Terracotta and Altamira who are in dire need of tutoring to keep their magic under control. Fortunately Ian identifies Mika as a witch from her YouTube videos (a source of contention between Primrose and Mika who insists that nobody would think they were genuine!) and invites her to stay with them in a temporary tutoring role.

To say that this book feels like a warm hug is a cliché, but one that is 100% true nonetheless and a credit to the author who wrote it during the pandemic with the intention of creating a ‘warm, cosy romantic story…that was, above all things, about love and human connection’. Lovers of the found family trope will be in heaven as we witness Mika settling into Nowhere House and overcoming a series of obstacles to find her place in its unconventional but tight-knit loving family unit. Most of the adults welcome Mika from the start, but Jamie is fiercely protective of the young witches he has nurtured in a paternal role and feels hostile towards Mika, viewing her as a potential threat. She finds that Rosetta and Altamira are both easy to win over, but the middle child Terracotta is a hilarious mini-Wednesday Addams who tries her hardest to intimidate Mika with ominous predictions of her death and a general brooding demeanour when she isn’t loudly contemplating murder.

The slowly brewing romance in the background is swoonworthy as Mika breaks down Jamie’s defences, charming him despite his best efforts to resist her, but the real highlight is Mika’s integration into the Nowhere House family. For a light breezy fantasy, the writing packs a punch and hits the reader emotionally every time she reaches a milestone with them that she never experienced anywhere else. Mika may be an independent and self-sufficient adult, but that doesn’t stop her inner wounded child craving stability and the elusive concept of belonging somewhere. This isn’t a melodrama with high stakes, but all the same, don’t be surprised if you find yourself tearing up at certain points!

The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches is beautifully written with gentle humour and a lot of heart; it will wrap you up in a warm fluffy blanket and surround you with joy, laughter and contentment. Its characters are larger than life, endearing and wonderfully fleshed out, and the story mostly follows comfortably predictable beats with a few surprising swerves along the way to happily ever after. Sweet, heart-warming and whimsical, readers will thrill at losing themselves in these magical pages and never want to leave Nowhere House!

The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches is available from Amazon, Book Depository, and other good book retailers, like your local bookstore, as of August 23rd 2022.

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Synopsis | Goodreads

A warm and uplifting novel about an isolated witch whose opportunity to embrace a quirky new family–and a new love–changes the course of her life.

As one of the few witches in Britain, Mika Moon knows she has to hide her magic, keep her head down, and stay away from other witches so their powers don’t mingle and draw attention. And as an orphan who lost her parents at a young age and was raised by strangers, she’s used to being alone and she follows the rules…with one exception: an online account, where she posts videos pretending to be a witch. She thinks no one will take it seriously.

But someone does. An unexpected message arrives, begging her to travel to the remote and mysterious Nowhere House to teach three young witches how to control their magic. It breaks all of the rules, but Mika goes anyway, and is immediately tangled up in the lives and secrets of not only her three charges, but also an absent archaeologist, a retired actor, two long-suffering caretakers, and…Jamie. The handsome and prickly librarian of Nowhere House would do anything to protect the children, and as far as he’s concerned, a stranger like Mika is a threat. An irritatingly appealing threat.

As Mika begins to find her place at Nowhere House, the thought of belonging somewhere begins to feel like a real possibility. But magic isn’t the only danger in the world, and when a threat comes knocking at their door, Mika will need to decide whether to risk everything to protect a found family she didn’t know she was looking for….

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Read on to discover our picks and tell us in the comments below if you have read any of them!

The Guinevere Deception by Kiersten White
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From New York Times bestselling author Kiersten White comes a new fantasy series reimagining the Arthurian legend, set in the magical world of Camelot.

Wicked Fox by Kat Cho
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Eighteen-year-old Gu Miyoung has a secret–she’s a gumiho, a nine-tailed fox who must devour the energy of men in order to survive.

A Curse So Dark and Lonely by Brigid Kemmerer
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In a lush, contemporary fantasy retelling of Beauty and the Beast, Brigid Kemmerer gives readers another compulsively readable romance perfect for fans of Marissa Meyer.

War Girls by Tochi Onyebuchi
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Two sisters are torn apart by war and must fight their way back to each other in a futuristic, Black Panther–inspired Nigeria.

Color Outside the Lines by Sangu Mandanna
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This modern, groundbreaking YA anthology explores the complexity and beauty of interracial and LGBTQ+ relationships where differences are front and center from authors Anna-Marie McLemore, Elsie Chapman, Karuna Riazi, Lydia Kang, L.L. McKinney, Lauren Gibaldi, Tara Sim, Caroline Tung Richmond, Kelly Zekas, Tarun Shanker, Samira Ahmed, Adam Silvera, Eric Smith, Lori M. Lee, and Michelle Ruiz Keil.

Girls With Sharp Sticks by Suzanne Young
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Westworld meets The Handmaid’s Tale in this start to a thrilling, subversive near future series from New York Times bestselling author Suzanne Young about a girls-only private high school that is far more than it appears to be.

Across A Broken Shore by Amy Trueblood
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The last thing eighteen-year-old Wilhelmina “Willa” MacCarthy wants is to be a nun. It’s 1936, and as the only daughter amongst four sons, her Irish–Catholic family is counting on her to take her vows—but Willa’s found another calling. Each day she sneaks away to help Doctor Katherine Winston in her medical clinic in San Francisco’s Richmond District.

Spin The Dawn by Elizabeth Lim
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Project Runway meets Mulan in this sweeping YA fantasy about a young girl who poses as a boy to compete for the role of imperial tailor and embarks on an impossible journey to sew three magic dresses, from the sun, the moon, and the stars.

Full Disclosure by Camryn Garrett
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In a community that isn’t always understanding, an HIV-positive teen must navigate fear, disclosure, and radical self-acceptance when she falls in love–and lust–for the first time. Powerful and uplifting, Full Disclosure will speak to fans of Angie Thomas and Nicola Yoon.

Sorcery of Thorns by Margaret Rogerson
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From the New York Times bestselling author of An Enchantment of Ravens comes an imaginative fantasy about an apprentice at a magical library who must battle a powerful sorcerer to save her kingdom.

Gravemaidens by Kelly Coon
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The start of a fierce fantasy duology about three maidens who are chosen for their land’s greatest honour…and one girl determined to save her sister from the grave.

We Are Lost and Found by Helene Dunbar
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A poignant, heartbreaking, and uplifting story in the tradition of The Perks of Being a Wallflower about three friends coming of age in the early 1980s as they struggle to forge their own paths in the face of fear of the unknown.

Frankly in Love by David Yoon
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In this moving novel, debut author David Yoon takes on the question of who am I? with a result that is humorous, heartfelt, and ultimately unforgettable.

Dark Shores by Danielle L. Jensen
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High seas adventure, blackmail, and meddling gods meet in Dark Shores, a thrilling first novel in a fast-paced new YA fantasy series by USA Today bestselling author Danielle L. Jensen.

The Fountains of Silence by Ruta Sepetys
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From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Salt to the Sea and Between Shades of Gray comes a gripping, unforgettable portrait of love, silence, and secrets amidst a Spanish dictatorship.

The Beautiful by Renée Ahdieh
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New York Times bestselling author Renée Ahdieh returns with a sumptuous, sultry and romantic new series set in 19th century New Orleans where vampires hide in plain sight.

Girls of Storm and Shadow by Natasha Ngan
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In this mesmerising sequel to the New York Times bestselling Girls of Paper and Fire, Lei and Wren have escaped their oppressive lives in the Hidden Palace, but soon learn that freedom comes with a terrible cost.

Swipe Right for Murder by Derek Milman
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An epic case of mistaken identity puts a teen looking for a hookup on the run from both the FBI and a murderous cult in this compulsively readable thriller.

Wilder Girls by Rory Power
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A feminist Lord of the Flies about three best friends living in quarantine at their island boarding school, and the lengths they go to uncover the truth of their confinement when one disappears. This fresh, new debut is a mind-bending novel unlike anything you’ve read before.

The Merciful Crow by Margaret Owen
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Debut author Margaret Owen crafts a powerful saga of vengeance, survival, and sacrifice–perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Kendare Blake–in The Merciful Crow.

Do you have any other 2019 YA favourites? Tell us in the comments below!

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