Who doesn’t love a little supernatural twist on love? Admit it: romance is so much better when there’s a little extra magic in the mix. Vampires and werewolves may have cornered the market on paranormal romance, but what about those who prefer covens and cauldrons — and maybe a little comedy, too? Leave those dark romances behind and get ready to laugh at the relationship hijinks of witches whose love lives might even be beyond magical help. Whether you prefer your stories readable or watchable, we’ve got the perfect witchy rec list for you!
Books
The Kiss Curse by Erin Sterling
Spice Level: 4/5
Life in Graves Glen is the perfect witchy existence for Gwyn: she has a brand new coven and her witchcraft shop, Something Wicked, is brimming with business. With Halloween on the cusp, everything in Gwyn’s magical life seems picture perfect — that is, until Wells comes crawling back into town. Looking for a fresh start and to recapture his family’s founding legacy in Graves Glen, Wells has the brilliant idea to open his own witchcraft shop, Penhallow’s… right across the street from Something Wicked. Great. As Gwyn and Wells clash, sparks fly, and a totally accidental (and very, very hot) kiss happens. Just when they’ve decided to ignore this event, a strange new coven enters the scene and Gwyn’s powers suddenly start to disappear. Now, she and Wells must solve these mysteries — all while contending with their infuriating chemistry.
A Demon’s Guide to Wooing a Witch by Sarah Hawley
Spice Level: 4/5
Prominent witch, Calladia, might have an anger problem, but it’s nothing some sessions at the gym and a few carefully placed bar fights can’t fix. On one particularly messy night, her wrath is finally put to use when she saves someone from a vicious demon attack. Only, the someone in question is Astaroth, a cruel high council demon who bargained with her best friend’s soul. Calladia’s all too happy to punch this jerk square in the face, but it turns out, he has amnesia, and as much as she hates him, she can’t just abandon someone helpless. Astaroth has no idea why this gorgeous enchantress hates him so bad, but at least she’s agreed to travel with him to find another witch who can restore his memory. The more time they spend together, the more Calladia starts to warm to the new Astaroth, and suddenly, having his old memories back doesn’t seem like such a great idea anymore.
Witchful Thinking by Celestine Martin
Spice Level: 4/5
Lucinda has that witchy cottage core lifestyle down pat: she lives in the picturesque seaside village, Freya Grove, she teaches history, reads tea leaves, and gardens in her free time. Everything about her life is easy… or maybe just mundane. When Lucinda starts wishing for a more adventurous life, she accidentally casts a spell on herself that prevents her from ever saying no. As if such a curse weren’t inconvenient enough, now her old crush and new neighbor, Alex, just asked her to help him lift a hex off his house. Alex’s life is all new thrills and constant moves, and he’s determined to leave this town for good as soon as this whole spell is under control. But what if that’s not what Lucinda wishes for?
From Bad to Cursed by Lana Harper
Spice Level: 3/5
Issa is a fearsome witch and member of the illustrious Avmarov family, but despite her powerful standing, she secretly fantasizes about going away and becoming a famous indie fashion designer. However, any plans of hers are put on the back burner when the upcoming Beltane festival is sabotaged by dark magic, a rival Thorn witch is gravely injured, and all fingers point to the Avmarovs. In order to prove her family’s innocence, Issa reluctantly teams up with goody-two-shoes Rowan Thorn to unravel the mystery behind the attack. Avmarovs and Thorns are sworn blood enemies, and Issa and Rowan take that disdain very seriously. So, what are they supposed to do when their close proximity leads to an insane level of attraction?
The League of Gentlewomen Witches by India Holton
Spice Level: 3/5
Charlotte is part of a secret organization of witches (but you definitely didn’t hear that from her). The League of Gentlewomen Witches is committed to small, subtle, and proper forms of magic-wielding, and she’s in line to take over as leader one day. As the future head of the league, any and all disasters fall on Charlotte to fix — such as, for example, when a powerful amulet goes missing. In Charlotte’s quest to recover the lost item, she crosses paths with the dashing and arrogant pirate, Alex, whose thieving fingers might end up stealing the greatest treasure of all: her heart.
The Witch Is Back by Sophie H. Morgan
Spice Level: 3/5
Witches are meant to be bold and stand out among the crowd — unless, of course, your name is Emma Bluewater. After a lifetime of feeling uncomfortable in witchy society, Emma left the magical world behind for good when her fiancé, Bastian, up and left her with no explanation. Now, seven years later, Emma spends her days in the perfectly normal and mortal Chicago, working at her bar, Toil and Trouble. Just when her life seems like it’s finally at peace, Bastian bursts through the door and tells her that, actually, their discarded marriage contract is magically binding and they have to be together. Letting Bastian back in is the absolute last thing that Emma wants to do, but little does she know that he has some secrets brewing beneath the surface — chief among which is that he never stopped loving her.
Movies
I Married a Witch
Not Rated: Contains Smoking and Heavy Drinking
In 1600s Salem, witch Jennifer and her warlock father are burned at the stake by a prominent Puritan named Jonathan Wooley, and their ashes are buried beneath a tree. With her dying breath, Jennifer curses the Wooley men to always marry the wrong woman. When a chance lightning strike in 1942 frees their spirits, Jennifer is delighted to find that her Wooley curse is alive and well, as the current descendant, Wallace, is trapped in a miserable engagement in the midst of his campaign for governor. Goaded by her father, Jennifer decides to add to Wallace’s suffering by making him fall madly in love with her — the one woman he can never have. Based on the novel The Passionate Witch by Thorne Smith and Norman H. Matson.
Practical Magic
Rated PG-13: Some Violence, Intense Thematic Elements, and Sensuality
The Owens family of witches has long suffered from a curse that dooms the men they love. When the curse claimed the lives of Sally’s and Gillian’s parents, they were raised by their aunts and taught to only wield magic carefully and intentionally. While Sally swore off men due to her fear of the curse, Gillian tended towards a more free-spirited path. But when her latest boyfriend, Jimmy, abuses her, Sally’s rescue plan accidentally kills him. The sisters’ attempt to revive him ends up resurrecting an evil spirit hellbent on destroying the Owens clan, and to make matters worse, the sheriff who comes poking around about Jimmy’s whereabouts might have a supernatural hold on Sally’s heart. Based on the novel by Alice Hoffman.
Teen Witch
Rated PG-13: Language and Some Sensuality
Louise is an unpopular high school student who even gets bullied by her teachers. All she longs for is to be noticed and included by her peers — especially hottie quarterback Brad. When a series of unfortunate events randomly lands Louise in a psychic’s home, her palm-reading fortells that she will gain magical powers on her 16th birthday. Suddenly, every wish Louise has ever had is at her fingertips, and she quickly uses her witchcraft to boost her reputation and dish out some much-deserved revenge against her bullies. But Louise can’t help but wonder: if she uses a love spell on Brad, will it be perfection or disaster?
Bell, Book and Candle
Not Rated: Contains Smoking
Living it up in New York City, secret witch Gillian spends her days working in her rare art shop. She strikes up a friendship with her neighbor, Shep, that quickly screeches to a halt when she discovers that Shep is engaged to her loathsome rival, Merle. Delighted at the prospect of magical revenge, Gillian casts a love spell on Shep to lure him away from Merle. But the more time he spends with Gillian, the more she starts to fall for him, too, and her powers start to dwindle. Based on the play by John Van Druten.
The Love Witch
Not Rated: Contains Sex, Nudity, Graphic Violence, Language, and Substance Use
Seductively gorgeous witch Elaine is recently widowed. After moving to a new town, she’s determined to find a man who will love her, and she relies on her witchcraft in order to do so. However, her spells prove too potent, and the attraction she garners from her lovers is obsessive — even deadly. When Elaine finally meets a man she loves with all her heart, her quest to secure him may drive her to the same insanity as her former paramours.
Bewitched (2005)
Rated PG-13: Some Language and Partial Nudity
Isabel Bigelow is sick of the fickle lifestyle of witches and warlocks, so she moves to sunny Los Angeles, determined to build a new, completely magic-free mortal life. Enter Jack Wyatt, a famous actor who’s set to star as Darrin in a remake of the Bewitched television series. In an ego-driven bid to protect his star power, Jack insists they cast a brand-new talent to play Samantha. When he sees Isabel about town, her appearance and personality seem almost magically perfect to play the famed witch. What will happen when he finds out the truth?
Whether the humor is light, twisted, or with an extra dash of spice, all of these romances have the perfect dose of comedy. Call your covens and get ready for a spell-binding reading and watching experience!
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