Spooky season is upon us, and what better way to prepare than by stocking up your TBR with all of the greatest witchy romance books? Whether you’re a fan of banter, magical mishaps, or slow-burn romances, these reads deliver all of the above and more. From small-town charm to fake dating, these books are full of enchantment, certain to leave you bewitched.
Not the Witch You Wed by April Asher
Violet Maxwell is a witch with no powers who has chosen to live her life on her own terms. That is, until the Supernatural Council forces all single witches to find a mate. Violet’s only hope of avoiding a forced match? Fake date someone and fast. That’s where Lincoln Thorne comes into play — wolf shifter, council enforcer, and Violet’s long-estranged ex.
The Ex Hex by Erin Sterling
When Vivienne Jones casts a drunken curse on her ex nine years ago using a scented candle, the magic turns out to be much stronger than she expected. When her ex, Rhys Penhallow, arrives in Graves Glen, a series of supernatural mishaps begins to plague him. To undo the curse and save the town, Vivienne has to team up with Rhys as old feelings and unresolved hurt start to dig their way up from the dead.
Payback’s a Witch by Lana Harper
Not-so-powerful witch Emmy Harlow has fled her magical hometown to escape her family legacy and her ex, Gareth Blackmoore. But when her family is tasked to oversee a high-stakes tournament, her return becomes inevitable to tutor her best friend, Linden, and Talia Avramov — an adept recently scorned by Gareth. What starts off as a revenge-fueled alliance turns into something unexpected as Emmy feels drawn towards Talia’s charm.
A Witch’s Guide to Fake Dating a Demon by Sarah Hawley
While Mariel Spark is a descendant of a legendary witch family, she prefers baking and gardening to practicing spellcraft. When a simple spell to conjure flour backfires, it summons a fearsome demon who’s forced to stay until she agrees to a soul-binding bargain. The demon, Ozroth, finds himself in uncharted territory as he unexpectedly develops human emotions and seeks redemption by securing Mariel’s deal. Forced into fake dating to convince Mariel’s family that she’s moved on, their arrangement starts to spark real attraction with Mariel’s soul and her ability to love on the line.
The Unfortunate Side Effects of Heartbreak and Magic by Breanne Randall
Sadie Revelare comes from a long line of witches in the small town of Poppy Meadows, California. The only catch is that their magic comes with a curse to lose their power after enduring four heartbreaks. Sadie has already endured three, and when her grandmother is diagnosed with cancer and her first love, Jake McNealy, returns, her carefully planned life is unravelled. Sadie must decide if opening her heart — and risking her final heartbreak — is worth losing her magic.
The Wedding Witch by Erin Sterling
Brooding and reclusive Bowen Penhallow prefers being alone, studying magic high in the mountains. But when his friend Colin gets him to attend a grand Yuletide wedding, Bowen reluctantly agrees. Savvy non-witch Tamsyn Bligh deals with magical artifacts — and is also on the guest list — hopes to steal an item that will secure her retirement. When a magical mishap lands both her and Bowen back in time, they must pretend to be married to avoid suspicion while fixing the event that sent them through time.
Rise and Divine by Lana Harper
Daria “Dasha” Avramov is a witch grieving the loss of her parents, is haunted by an obsession with the world beyond, and her biggest regret is the breakup with her ex, Ivy Thorn. When the two are put together to plan the town’s month-long event, the Cavalcade, Dasha is hopeful that Ivy will let her back in. Ivy and Dasha must navigate their feelings while a threat to the town looms nearby.
A Witch’s Guide to Magical Innkeeping by Sangu Mandanna
When Sera Swan, a powerful witch, brings her great aunt back from the dead, she loses her magic and gets exiled from the Guild. Now she runs an inn with her aunt, where she daydreams about her future. When Luke Larsen checks in one evening, he has zero interest in getting involved with Sera and the inn. He surprises everyone and himself when he agrees to help Sera and the potential for her to get her magic back.
A Letter to Three Witches by Elizabeth Bass
As a result of Gwen Engel’s great-great-grandfather casting a spell with devastating results, the Grand Council has forbidden his descendants from using magic. This all changes when Gwen and her cousins, Trudy and Milon, receive a letter from their cousin, Tannith, claiming that she’s bewitched one of her partners. From then on, magic seeps everywhere into their lives, including Gwen when she reconnects with a love interest.
The Witch’s Cottage by Emberly Wyndham
Aurora inherits a falling-apart cottage from her aunt in a whimsical village where she and her cat, Harrison, get to renovate it. When Aurora gets overwhelmed with all of the repairs, the grumpy village craftsman, Alden, agrees to help repair the cottage. As he and Aurora start working together, his heart starts to thaw, and Aurora catches feelings — proving that the heart can be mended just like a home.
What the Hex by Jessica Clare
In a world where witches are rare, Penny dreams of being a witch familiar, but when her friend offers her an apprenticeship with William, a brooding warlock, she all but jumps at the opportunity. They begin fake dating for appearance reasons, but when someone targets Penny, the scheme heats up — especially when kissing becomes convenient for their alibi.
Hex Appeal by Kate Johnson
Essie, a modern-day witch, resides in the ever-shifting house, which is warded to be forgotten by outsiders. That is, until Josh, her new landlord, arrives and remembers her and the house’s enchantments. As Josh becomes tangled up with Essie’s life, an ancient family secret begins to unravel. Their relationship grows regardless of magical mishaps, but magic stirs both curiosity and danger in this cozy, witchy romance book.
Kiss and Spell by Celestine Martin
Ursula, once engaged and now weary of fairy-tale endings, lives in the small town of Freya Grove, where she tends to her heart working in a crystal shop. Enter Prince Xavier Alder, a fae prince who cursed the Fairy Queen. Ursula agrees to help, and as they work together to find a magical solution, their partnership blossoms into something more as sparks fly.
If you’re a fan of slow-burn charm, magical mischief, and heartfelt connections, these cozy books are perfect to add to your TBR pile to prepare for the upcoming spooky season. These witchy romance reads won’t just distract you from your ex; they may just hex them out of your heart completely.
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