'Tis the season of spooky and witchy reads. I am on a journey to read more books with spooky, witch and magical reads and Potions and Proposals was next on my list. I adored the writing style of this book - the writing was simplistic but also very descriptive, without going overboard with the descriptions. And it was pretty charming too, if I say so myself. One thing I will say though, in the first couple of chapters, I felt as though we were being slammed with worldbuilding tidbits one after the other. It was becoming more of a tell-not-show, and while I don't mind that, in this instance, it got confusing and it took me a while to understand how this world and the magic system works.

But I will say, Lucinda and Benedict were charming in their own way and together they were hilarious; seriously, their banter was very funny. And their chemistry...well, let's just say, I was practically screaming at them to kiss already. The tension is just so amazingly done.

All in all, this was such a fun read and I am definitely going to be reading more of Kate Callaghan's books!

Such a good, fun and cozy book. Enjoyed the characters, plot and magic. This book has all my favorite tropes: rivals to lovers, small town romance, arranged marriage. Definitely a book to pick up for all the fall/ Halloween vibes.

a good Halloween novel for the fall season, very cozy. I was very fortunate be be given the opportunity to give feedback as an ARC reader.

Lucy and Benedict don't particularly get along, and they've spent their whole lives pranking each other. When Lucy's mother plans to step down as high priestess and leader of the town, the coven decides that Lucy and Ben will have to enter a binding and take over together. If they don't, there'll be a vote and whomever loses will have to leave town.

This is a cute witchy romance with autumn vibes. The plot and characters are fun, the writing is good, but there was just too much of it for me. You could cut 25% of the book without losing any of the plot, and it would make for a much smoother reading experience (at least for me). This is the only real criticism I have though: as long as you don't mind a few extra words, it is an excellent read for the spooky season :)

I read it almost one month ago and honestly, I did not like it. The cozy fantasy cottage core element was an afterthought, romance was the main focus. And the romance was not believable or at least was anti-climactic. They were enemies and then they were lovers. It wasn’t fun and the stakes were very low. Everything resolved very conveniently and without any drama and none of that are good.

A low 3 stars.

Thanks to NetGalley for providing me with this ebook in exchange of my honest opinion.

A cozy, feel-good read thats perfect for fall. I really enjoyed this book and the interesting twist to the rivals-to-lovers trope. I was hooked from the beginning and cant wait to read the next book set it in this world

What I liked:
- the relationship had a fast slow burn, the pacing is rather fast for the time the book spans but we have hesitation and doubts every now and then
- family dynamics were lovely to read
- side characters, sometimes I dont care but I could smell from a mile away what the next book will be about and I am here for it cause I really want to know!!!
- magic system, while not super fleshed out for such a short book it was interesting and slightly different from usual

What I didnt like:
- the whole spell mix up was never REALLY explained, we got some hints here and there but in the end I found myself wondering what exactly went wrong, if anything at all?
- the dreams were nice but I have never had a dream where someone goes "this isnt real", makes easy for revealing that its a dream but I really did not like that
- we got some foreshadowing or similar for some characters or at least it read that way but no payoff, so maybe it will happen in future books?

I loved the title and cover of this book so decided to step away from my usual genre and give it a try. It is like a cosy hug at Halloween and just perfect for dark wintery nights when you want to visit the dark, but not too dark side! Romance, magic and a cute setting, what's not to love? I am currently enjoying the author's Christmas titles.

**Positions and Proposals by Kate Callaghan** is a cute, atmospheric read that’s perfect for spooky season, especially in October. Thanks to NetGalley, the author, and Independent Book Publishers Association for the ARC. While I liked this book, it didn’t fully hook me—there was nothing wrong with it, but it just didn’t draw me in the way I’d hoped. It might have been a case of right book, wrong time.

The main characters were adorable, and their romance was sweet. I especially enjoyed the witchy vibes and the variety of paranormal beings, including shapeshifters, sirens, vampires, and witches. It really had all the Halloween elements. I would definitely recommend this for anyone seeking a light, fun, witchy read with a dash of spice. It’ll make you chuckle while giving you all the paranormal feels.

This is a cute comforting fall read, and I think everybody should have this on their bookshelf. I was really blessed to get it as a arc read.

Foxford, a town where the magical and magless live in (relative) harmony is the setting for this opposites attract fantasy rom com. Lucinda, a water element witch with a love for ancient magical tomes and Benedict, a fiery hotelier from a darkly magical lineage have been frenemies since childhood, always finding ways to prank and humiliate each other. However, it's time for them to start working together for the good of the town when The Coven decide that they should be bound to each other. When a spell backfires with unfortunate results, Lucinda and Benedict try to put things right and along the way realise that maybe they were meant to be together after all. Are their feelings for each other real, or the product of a magical spell? One thing is for sure, when fire and water mix, things start to get steamy!

A cozy, witchy, rivals to lovers story that is perfect for fall. The main character's Lucinda and Benedict have such a quick witted banter that was a delight. The side characters are also well crafted. There were a few side plots that I felt went unfinished but did see this was to be a part of a series so excited to see where things go! Thank you NetGalley for the ARC.

If you’re a fan of cozy fantasy with a strong romantic subplot and a dash of humor, Potions and Proposals is a perfect pick. Its mix of magic and romance makes it an enchanting read that will leave you smiling.

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

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.

This book was so cute! I had a really great time visiting Foxford and meeting the residents. Benedict is the perfect, moody but good hearted book boyfriend and Lucy is a powerful and whitty future high priestess. They might be childhood rivals but boy do they have chemistry! I totally recommend this book to anyone looking for a cozy, fall romance

This was my first “magic” read! The book was written so well and kept me hooked for the first chapter. I enjoyed the book so much! I love the detail and suspense of the storybooks.

This was such a cute Halloween paranormal romance. A cute enemies (but not really) to lovers for spooky season!

Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book in advance for my honest review.

I got a very draco and Hermione feel from this. They hated eachother but did they... lol. The relationships developed quick and I enjoyed that. I was left with a lot of questions about little things that did really go anywhere.. but over all I give it a 3.5 but since there are no halfs.. I'll give it 4

It wasn't a bad book. A small town that is a refuge for witches grabbed my heart. I really loved the main characters. I also liked the plot from rivals to lovers, although we don't have rivalry as such here. Throughout the book, however, I waited for a this big moment, that seemed never to happen. There were these few threads that were started but not finished, so after reading the whole thing they seem unnecessary...

Although fantasy isn’t my preferred genre, I really enjoyed this book. It did seem to drag on here and there but definitely loved the grumpy-sunshine, forced proximity, and enemies to lovers vibes!

Cozy romance just in time for autumn and spooky season. I enjoyed the characters and magic, but felt like the story dragged as we got closer to the end. Perfect book for not wanting something too heavy or large.