This was a sweet and witchy small-town romance. I loved the steady character development for Lucinda and Benedict and enjoyed reading from both perspectives. I felt that the plot was stretched out a little too long and could have ended around 20 pages earlier. I also wished there was more information given about the spells and elemental magic in the witch's bloodlines (but that might be me being picky and nerdy!)

In Potions and Proposals, Kate Callaghan stirs up a cauldron of laughs, love, and a touch of rivalry in the charming town of Foxford. Lucinda Hawthorne, our determined translator with dreams of becoming High Priestess, suddenly finds herself in the ultimate witchy predicament: facing off against her arch-nemesis, Benedict Matherson, for the coveted title. But, of course, there’s a catch—the magical equivalent of a shotgun wedding on All Hallows’ Eve.

What follows is a delightful mess of spells gone awry, magical binding rituals that refuse to stay in their lane, and enough banter to make you wish these two would just admit they’re perfect for each other. Lucinda and Benedict’s bickering is like a warm cup of spiced cider—comforting, a little tart, and impossible to put down.

The story is as cozy as an oversized sweater on a crisp autumn day. In fact, I’m almost mad at myself for not saving this one for the fall. The town of Foxford feels like a place you’d want to visit—if only to see how the local coven handles their next magical mishap. And while the writing is simple, it flows as smoothly as a well-brewed potion, making it a quick and enjoyable read.

If you’re looking for a book that’s the perfect mix of cozy, funny, and just a little bit magical, Potions and Proposals is your spellbinding solution.

An engaging talr featuring Benedict and Lucinda, whose characters are well drawn. I enjoyed the novel. Thank you to netgalley and the publishers for giving me a copy of the book.

To say I'm obsessed with Benedict and Lucinda would be an understatement.

The novel follows Benedict and Lucinda who have been childhood enemies and as a result of their hatred, their families arrange for them to be married. Yet due to a spell gone wrong, they find themselves working together. I love how their relationship developed steadily, with some uncertainty before fully accepting their feelings for each other. The writing style was also easy to get into, hooking me right from the beginning. I can't wait to read the other books in the series once they come out as I'm in love with the characters.

This has officially become one of my top reads of 2024, and I'm grateful to have had the opportunity to receive an early copy in return for an honest review.