🔮 5 Stars 👏🏼

Cursed in Love by Emily Colin is pure magic.

The curse at the heart of this story is just the right amount of tension and mystery, but it’s the characters—complex, flawed, and achingly real—that truly shine. Their chemistry is undeniable, and the stakes feel incredibly high. Every twist had me gasping, every tender moment had me swooning.

This was my first time reading a book by Emily Colin, and I really enjoyed this charming paranormal romance. Set in the enchanting town of Sapphire Springs, the story follows Rune Whitlock, a graphic designer with the ability to foresee the future—though no one believes her premonitions. Her life takes a turn when she meets Donovan Frost, a logical and brooding data engineer.

The characters were well developed, with emotional depth that highlighted not only Rune’s whimsical nature but also the complex emotional burdens she carries. The relationship between the main characters adds even more weight to their individual arcs, enriching the story’s emotional core. The plot was skilfully woven, keeping the characters at the heart of the narrative and engaging the reader throughout.

For those who enjoy a blend of romance, humor, and a touch of the supernatural, Cursed in Love is an entertaining and heartfelt read.

Thank you to NetGalley, the author Emily Colin, and the publisher for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Loved it! This was a nice quick read paranormal romance.

Rune felt like she never fit in although she really wished that she did. Not knowing anything about her past is troublesome but not as much as predicting the future for other's and usually it doesn't end well. Seeing her gift as a curse, she tries not to mention it to others because why should she, no one believes her anyway. Thankfully she is able to work from home as a graphic designer and she doesn't have to interact with anyone which means no premonitions! That is until a big project calls her into working in the office with not only an annoying co-worker but one she sees his future intwined with hers ending in his death.

It was a cute story that I throughly enjoyed and do recommend to others! It may be considered a bit dark for others at times but I loved it.

Thank you to Victory Editing, Emily Colin and NetGalley for this advanced copy.

If you are expecting a fun little witchy book, this is not the book for you. I started this book thinking it would be a fun light read, turns out I should have read the warnings. HAHA. This book is so crazy (in a good way). The mystery plot is so intense that I really didn't expect it to turn around at the end.
The spice level was a slow burn but gave me butterflies throughout the whole book. Rune is such a great character that you are always rooting for her to succeed. Rune is a seer that has an awful curse put upon her and it makes her life a living hell. The little town she lives is exactly as you would expect, everyone being in everyone's business. The funny part is that anything that happens is made public from the town Facebook page. Rune's clumsiness is so relatable that I could see myself having these awkward moments.

The funny parts mixed in with the very serious parts makes it a fun and captivating read.

Definitely a book that I will read again just to catch all the little details of the mystery.

This was a fun, fast-paced read with humor, mystery, and a touch of the paranormal. Rune, cursed with premonitions no one believes, has learned to hide her abilities. Donovan, a grumpy, logical man, is unexpectedly drawn to her. Their relationship shifts from tension to romance, though the insta-love felt a bit rushed.

While the mystery was engaging, I guessed the villain early, and the dark elements in Rune’s past felt heavier than necessary. Donovan’s repeated distrust of Rune became frustrating, making me wish she would stand up to him more. That said, Rune’s resilience and the evolving dynamic between them kept me hooked.

Despite some flaws, the story was entertaining, and I’d be interested in exploring more from this world—maybe a book for Cooper next?

This book had a lot of potential, there was a great hook event and immediate slow burn spice introduced with an enemies-to-lovers, forbidden office romance, but honestly, it went downhill from there for me. I just lost interest, the story tried to take on so much so quickly that the characters felt disingenuous. There were lots of different genres and vibes introduced which is both a positive and negative - everything from rom-com to comedy to creepy paranormal suspense. The plot twists were not as surprising as I was hoping for and everything about Rune's backstory felt cliche and recycled. Rune as a FMC was honestly annoying, I kept wanting to root for her and sympathize with her and there were moments but then she would do something helpless and whiny, even in her most "powerful" moments she always was relying on someone else to intervene. I really wanted to like this one but it was just "meh" for me.
This book is for you if you like:
- paranormal romance
- witches (& more)
- slow burn
- small town romance
- workplace romance
- forbidden romance

You had me at Stars Hollow meets Charmed. Mixing a quirky small town with amazing characters, witches, magic, and romcom is literally the story my dreams are made of! I loved every page and I found myself completely immersed inside this story.

3.5 star read! This is a witchy romance with a HEA. It took me a long time to read this one. I did end up enjoying it but there was something about this book that was hard for me to get into at first. I can’t put my finger on what.

Rune has a gift, but along with that gift she is cursed that nobody ever believes she has the gift. It makes for a lot of misunderstandings and chaos.

I love how the town comes together at the end! Witches really do stick together.

This was an ARC read from Netgalley and Black Orchid Books. Thank you for the opportunity!

It may be a little after Valentine’s Day but love never goes out of season! I am clearing space on my bookshelves bee wise cozy cute paranormal romance might be my new favorite genre! Emily Colin delivers an absolutely delightfully hilarious and heartfelt story with Cursed in Love. It mixes all the right ingredients for the perfect Ron com!

This book was a cute, quick read, but I didn't love it. The FMC is cursed, she has these odd premonitions, but no one will believe what she sees (hello Cassandra!) She grew up in the town that she lives in and she's had a rough life. There's a very dark backstory that we learn more of further along, but I felt like maybe the author didn't need to make it quite as dark as it was and I didn't feel like this incredibly dark, sad element really served all that much of a purpose; it helped with a few minor details, but I feel like it probably could have been removed and the story wouldn't have suffered for it.
Our MMC is a bit uptight, he likes organization and things clean and orderly. They go from animosity to lovers and it's definitely an insta-love situation. I liked the MMC, at first, but to be honest a big part of this story is him not trusting her over and then refusing to believe her when she's telling him what he thinks happened isn't what was actually happened; I got irritated with him the longer it went on and found myself wishing the FMC would basically just tell him to F off and get over himself because he was being so absolutely ridiculous, especially for such a critical mind.
I figured out who the villain was pretty early and think things wrapped up quickly, but I was left with questions.
It's not a bad book, but there are others in the genre that I would recommend before this one (just personally, maybe you'll enjoy it more than I did!)

Well.. it was my first book by this author, but I was stuck in it from the very start. It was such a nice and delightfull surprise to get into this new world that I was flowing through the pages at a remarkeable speed.
The story has so many laughable moments and at the same time some mystery and suspense princked with a paranormal touch that made it just perfect.
Rune is a woman with magical powers and she can predict the future. But she is cursed in a way that no one ever believes her premonitions. She was labled so many times as a weid person that she learned hoe to conceal this side of her.
Donovan is a grumpy man, who has an edge to his personality that he uses to push people away. He is kind of nerdy and numbers and computers are his thing. So why is he all hot and bothered with Rune? Why is he acting like a love-sick puppy? Does he need to go back on his interest?
They are forced to work together and everything starts changing. Rune's premonitions start being more frequent and real. Donovan starts to lose control of this walls and they both discover several hidden secrets about their sweel home town.
And when he is in danger, can Rune get past her curse to help him? To help jerself?
I really liked Rune and her personality. I liked how even with all she had been through she just kept going and made herself a successfull woman and didn’t put her arms down and always pushed through.
I also liked Donovan, even if I got kind of confused by some of his actions at first. Then with the story we unfold many info that explain some things. He was a tough cookie to crack, but once it did, he sure was sweet and mellow inside.
I actually don't know if there will be more books in this world, but I wojld really like to see more from this. Starting with cooper, maybe? Who knows?

Rune Whitlock has the ability to see into the future but is cursed to have no one ever believe her about her premonitions. After surviving a lonely and tragic childhood, Rune is content with her steady job, tiny cottage, pet cat, and close best friend. She has accepted that she will never find love. That is, until she meets her newest colleague, Donovan Frost. Moody and uptight - and okay, incredibly hot - Donovan is the last person Rune expects to fall for. As sparks begin to fly, Rune has a premonition that her wedding to Donovan is destined to end in tragedy. To protect Donovan, Rune begins pushing him away, but the harder she pushes, the more complicated things become. When a work trip turns into something dark and sinister, Rune must discover the truth about her past, her premonitions, and her powers in order to save herself and everyone she loves.

I adored the town of Sapphire Springs and its quirky inhabitants. The sinsters' are hilarious, and Charlotte is the fiercely loyal best friend that every girl needs. I love the way that Rune and Donovan complement each other and how their storylines come together in the end. My one complaint is that the "sweet purple ponies" phrase, while funny at first, eventually became repetitive and distracting. Overall, I thought Cursed in Love was a fun mix of romance and thriller with some witchcraft and steam, and I was hooked from the beginning! Readers who enjoyed Erin Sterling's Graves Glen trilogy but wanted more witchcraft and spice will absolutely love this one.

Okay, so I absolutely ADORE Rune and Donovan. This book was a super cozy read. It was very entertaining but predictable and kind of confusing in some parts (so if you want like an unforeseen plot twist this isn’t for you). My only complaint is how for the majority of the book the main characters are having the same argument over and over just to have a rushed happily ever after. All in all though, a very cute and entertaining read!!

This was such a cosy romance and I fell in love with the small town Sapphire Springs. Rune is such an awesome character to follow and she just gave me so many feels. I could not put this one down!

I loved EVERYTHING about this paranormal romance. It had an adorable meeting, friends turned lovers, oodles of rich townsfolk character development, and so much more!

Rune has been cursed to have premonitions of death that nobody will ever believe. This has led to many arrests, very few true friendships, and difficulties in life in general. She has somehow made it work, becoming a successful graphic designer who works from home (WFH because, ya know, the unplanned visions). It’s a small town, where everybody is in each other’s business, so it’s somewhat amazing that she’s doing so well here even after her turbulent childhood in foster care. Her boss throws a wrench in all this when he forces her to partner up, in office, with someone she has deemed “sex spreadsheet guy” for his uptight/antisocial personality. Her reluctance is proven correct when their first day working together involves a car crash, finding out Donovan (“sex spreadsheet guy”) has a brother who arrested her earlier that day, and then becoming the headline news of their town’s gossip page.

I loved the chaos vs order opposites attract vibe between these two, with or without paranormal elements at work. Said paranormal elements appear to be all over the place, hiding in plain sight in this small town. Did I mention how much I loved all of the characters we meet? Because they are all WONDERFUL! All of their genuine nature made the outlandish magic we interact with later in the story all the more believable. I won’t spoil the big bad or any twists and turns here, but Rune and Donovan certainly have to overcome some obstacles to find their HEA. Do we get more books in this universe? I hope so!

Set in the charming town of Sapphire Springs, this book blends small-town romance with a touch of the supernatural, making for a sweet and cozy read. Rune Whitlock is a lovable heroine—quirky, independent, and blessed (or cursed) with the ability to see the future. Her dynamic with the brooding, logical Donovan Frost creates a fun opposites-attract romance filled with tension, banter, and undeniable chemistry.
The plot is both intriguing and emotional, especially with Rune’s premonition that their love is doomed. Watching her struggle between protecting Donovan and following her heart adds depth to the story, keeping you invested in their journey. There’s also a great mix of humor and warmth, from the town’s eccentric residents to Rune’s adorable rescue cat, Valentine.
While the book is a quick read, it doesn’t feel rushed. The balance of romance, mystery, and small-town charm makes it an enjoyable escape—perfect for anyone looking for a light yet engaging love story.

I really enjoyed this book, it’s very much a book of two halves, you think you know where it’s going and then half way through it completely changes the tempo. This raises it from a cozy fantasy romance to a powerful game changer, turned it from a daytime read in between work hours to a stay awake till 01:30 kind of read. If you love grumpy x sunshine then you will love this but it’s not a slow burn in my opinion.

I really enjoyed the FMC, she is flawed, sassy and has experienced trauma and it’s been dealt with well. The MMC is described deliciously, awkward yet assertive, just scrumptious to read.

There is no graphic detail of spice in this book which is quite refreshing and I think too much detail would have detracted from the story so a great decision on the authors part.

I loved the small town coziness, the paranormal, the romance, it really ticked all the boxes.

This book was a very unique adventure. It had a unique magic system and lots of intrigue and suspense. I loved the Sinsters. They were one of my favorite parts!! This book brings cozy, magic, suspense, fated love, double crossing, and lots of heat for the main characters. It is really adorable and a fun read.

This was a lot darker than I expected and a little fever dreamy at times, but the romance and realization of what was really going on with Rune’s magic was wild. It kept my attention and I finished it pretty quickly. The characters were super interesting and well thought out and the pace and world building were bith pretty great. Loved the book club coven ladies!

I would give the spicy scenes 3 chilies.

Thanks to Netgalley and Black Orchid Books for an advanced copy in exchange for a fair review.

This book was really fun and easy to read! I expected a cutesy little romance book with a little bit of fantasy mixed in there but it had more fantasy than I thought. This was actually my first book with witchy vibes and now I want to have more.
The love interest wasn't kinda annoying for not believing the main character but then again, he couldn't do anything about it. I did find the book a little bit confusing when the plot unraveled itself but still very enjoyable.

Thank you Netgalley for the e-arc of this book!