What a fun little witchy read! Loved the tension between Luci and Ben, and the small town vibes. Had a lot of fun reading!

Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for the ARC.

I loved this romantic, comfort read. Despite the very silly feuding between the FMC and MMC, I enjoyed how their relationship unfolded.

This book is well written, well paced and has that satisfying HEA that you need when the real world is getting too gloomy.

Title: Potions & Proposals
Author: Kate Callaghan
Release Date: 24 Aug 2024
Genre: Romance (Paranormal/Fantasy/Magic Realism)

Spoilers in review!!

With a dual POV we follow a 3rd person lovestory of witches Lucinda & Benedict, with side characters such as werewolves and vampires that may be explored closer in upcoming books. Refreshingly the FMC was not a damsel in distress, and though the MMC may have seemed morally grey he wasn't. The MCs are forced into a political engagement that unravels subconscious inner feelings and magical issues to be overcome resulting in several side quests. Well-paced plot, slow-burn with added light spice without the standard 3rd act breakup. We got the ending we were rooting for, though it could have benefitted from a more detailed Hallow's eve scene.

This whimsical and cosy, witchy story offered very easy-to-follow worldbuilding, magicsystem and storytelling. Potions and Proposals enjoyably invited me into a cutesy dreamworld of a magical smalltown Foxford, convincing me to care for the characters.

Stars: 4,5 of 5, definitely one of the better romances I have read this year.

Thankyou to Kate Callaghan and NetGalley for the free e-ARC in exchange for an honest review

The town of Foxford is warm, cozy and inviting. Lucinda/Lucy and Benedict relationship is an adventure that you can see coming but brings so much emotions and joy. The other characters in Foxford add so much to the story. Definitely looking forward to the next book in the series (I’ve already pre-ordered).

Super cute witchy read. I liked the enemies to lovers with a bit of arranged marriage tropes. I felt the characters had a natural progression to getting together. This is a great read if your looking for some cute witchy fun for Halloween.

I wanted to love this book. There was so much potential. I enjoyed the world building and even the enemies to lovers troupe involved with our two main characters, Lucinda and Benedict, having history that dates back to their young age. I honestly didn't even mind the arranged marriage portion of the book. I just left feeling like it was a bit clunky at times and rushed at others. I wished we didn't spend so much time focusing on their elements (fire for Benedict and water for Lucinda) and spent more time examining their past and the history of their relationship. It unfortunately wasn't my favorite read this spooky season.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for an advanced readers copy of this book. All opinions within this review are my own.

A great Halloween read! I enjoyed the town of Foxford and meeting all of the residents. I was glad to hear that the series will be continued! The mix of witches, werewolves, vampires, etc. all living together with the magless, was a lot of fun. Go grab this gem from @katecallaghanwriter!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for providing me with a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This was a very cutsey, short and sweet story about "enemies" to lovers, potions, forced proximity, wedding plans, a very cute ghost and a very fun city. Pick it up if you are into witch romance. I for sure know at least 3 people who would love this one

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher

I really enjoyed reading this book. It was fun and full of great characters, I thought the storyline was great. With enemies to lovers throw in a tad freaky Friday element honestly what’s not to love! I look forward to returning to the village of Foxford next year!

It was a cute witchy romance, perfect for the fall season. I like the way the authors created the ambiance. I really like the way the romance came slowly and that there was no third act breakup. The book felt like a halloween hallmark movie.

This was such a fun way to wrap up spooky season!
Funny and with great banter, this was a perfect blend of witchy magic and romance.

This author seems to use the formula of hooking the reader with a good concept of a story, a likable character, and then sprinkle in a lot of unnecessary salacious scenes. Not for me. Thanks to NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book,

4.5 Stars! Potions and Proposals was such an enjoyable, lighthearted read with likable characters and an intriguing backstory that added depth to the town and the Order’s history. While I found the writing engaging and fun overall, there were a few moments where it felt like it could have gone deeper. Certain plot points felt under-explained or unresolved, which left me wanting a bit more clarity on where some elements were headed. Still, the chemistry between the main characters was spot-on, and it made the book a joy to read. Overall, I loved the story and would definitely recommend it for a fun escape

Sympatische Charaktere treffen auf eine vorhersehbare und wenig originelle Story. Gut für den Urlaub oder zwischendurch, man sollte sich jedoch nicht zu viel erwarten.

Thank you to NetGalley and the author for the ARC.

Potions and Proposals was a delightful and fun witchy book. It was fast paced and had some great tropes like enemies to lovers and arranged marriage. I had a great time reading it and it's a definite must read for the spooky, witchy season!

This was definitely a perfect witchy autumn read which was relatively fast paced and had amazing fall themes!
I loved how the characters came to realize their past resentment may have been something else entirely even tho I felt the change of heart was kind fast in the end for me, I just wished there was more of an in between phase. The romance was very cute and the magical town was a perfect setting!!
I would’ve loved for the spicy scenes to be a little more detailed and less fast paced as I found myself confused about how we got from a to b sometimes.
I would still recommend this book for lovers of fast paced witchy romance books with a rivals to lovers vibe!

If you grow up watching Halloweentown or Sabrina, the Teenage Witch, this is the book for you! It has everything I look for when picking up a witchy romcom. Banter, magic, mishaps that are comical and doesn’t seemed forced at all. The setting: the charming town of Foxford, where witches, werewolves, and vampires live among the magless, those without magic. It reads like the ideal place for fall festivities.

This was really fun! There were a few things that felt rushed/unresolved at the end, but I'm guessing that is setting up for a sequel.

Kate Callaghan's Potions and Proposals is a delightful blend of magic, romance, and small-town charm. Benedict and Lucy's slow-burn romance is both heartwarming and swoon-worthy. The witty banter, cozy setting, and sprinkle of magic make this a perfect fall read. While a bit on the longer side, the story is well-paced and the characters are endearing. A must-read for fans of paranormal romance!

Kate Callaghan brings Foxford to life, and the tension between Lucinda and Benedict is both entertaining and endearing. When a family spell backfires, their uneasy alliance takes a twist, and the line between love and hate starts to blur.

If you enjoy a witchy enemies-to-lovers story with a bit of spice, Potions and Proposals is a lighthearted, engaging read for the Halloween season and beyond!