Lucinda and Benedict's story is one that made me smile, and with this quirky town filled with e me work me people they truly stood out. There was such a fun growth between these two characters as the story progresses which brought me such happiness. Written in a clear and visual style, Kate Callaghan gave me the all the warm fuzzy feels that I look for in a witchy read and a great dynamic between characters that reminded me in many ways of Anne Shirley and Gilbert Blythe. There was always a spark between them that made them the best rivals but as they grew that blossomed into something more and special.

This is an enchanting, heartwarming romance that blends magic, humor, and a dash of suspense. We get wonderful tropes such as Arranged Marriage and Enemies to Lovers which I loved.

I thought that the characters were really quirky and we got to see parts of the community developing throughout the story. I found this to be a delightful read with a great amount of humor that remained cute and fun throughout!

Absolutely worth reading!

Lucinda Hawthorne and Benedict Matherson would rather anything to working together, but as the classic twist in a small town goes they end up being bound together in a ritual to save their coven.

Through mischief and plots, these two definitely start to feel the magic of their desire - in equal measure for themselves and to the coven.

This is a adult paranormal romance with spicy scenes set in a magical small town which makes it a lovely autumn read.

Thank you to the author, Kate Callaghan and MetGalley for a free copy in exchange for a review.

Such a cute cozy lil romance! I loved seeing our two main characters find their feelings for each other even if it came from the little help of a magic potion! The village of Foxford was such an amazing place and I loved being absorbed in it with the townspeople!

*I received a free ARC from NetGalley*

This book features the enemies-to-lovers troupe mixed with witchy cuteness. The romance is slow burn. I'm pretty sure it's the beginning of a series, but it has a HEA ending. It took me a few days to read it because I just couldn't connect to the main characters. It may just be me and my mood at the time of reading, but a light read like this only takes me a few hours to read. All in all, it was OK to pass the time with.
I received this as an ARC from Netgalley, but these opinions are my own.

i really enjoyed this book. i rated it 4 starts. i love a good enemies to lovers, he falls first. forced proxicimity book. The tension between the caracters was great and there were a lot of good lines. Wil definatly read more of kate callaghan books.

This book was the perfect mix of cozy and captivating that I needed to get out of my reading slump. I don’t normally like the rival-to-lovers trope, but I loved the chemistry between Lucinda and Benedict.

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