Category: Christmas

A Spell for Midwinter’s Heart by Morgan Lockhart

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A Spell for Midwinter's HeartA Spell for Midwinter’s Heart by Morgan Lockhart

Tracy’s Rating: 3 of 5 stars

Series: Standalone

Release Date: September 23, 2025

After years of not practicing magic, Rowan Midwinter returns home to Elk Ridge, Washington to help her mother’s coven cast the annual snow spell at the winter festival. Rowan, who has avoided magic for years after past mishaps, is hesitant to jump back into the magical world. And to make matters worse, she crosses paths with her old high school rival and secret crush, Gavin McCreary, whose family is entangled in a corporate scheme threatening the town’s charm. As Rowan grapples with rekindling her magical abilities, confronting old wounds, and possibly rekindling romance with Gavin, the fate of the town’s festival hangs in the balance.

When I read the blurb for this book my first thought was that it was going to be a cute Christmas story with magic and Hallmark vibes and for the most part that is exactly what it was. I did enjoy learning more about Yule traditions, but the story lacked real depth, and I really had a hard time believing Rowan and Gavin as a couple. I just didn’t feel the chemistry and wanted more magic. The book does have a very diverse cast of characters, great family and holiday vibes, but it was a bit too predictable and fluffy for me. However, if you are looking for a light, cozy holiday read with witchy vibes, second chances and happy endings – you might want to give this book a read.

*I am voluntarily leaving a review for an eARC that I requested and was provided to me by the publisher/author. All opinions in this review are my own. *

Season of the Witch by Sophie H. Morgan

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Season of the Witch (Toil and Trouble, #3)Season of the Witch by Sophie H. Morgan

Tracy’s Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars

Series: Toil and Trouble, #3

Release Date: September 2, 2025

When her family’s potion company merges with another company, Celestina “Tia” Hightower’s worst nightmare came to life and now she is not only vying for the same job, but is sharing an office with Henry Pearlmatter, her ex. Tia and Henry’s families are part of Higher society and are Legacy Witches, so this merger has put them in society’s crosshairs with everyone watching to see what they will do. They broke up 8 years ago and Tia has gone out of her way to avoid him, until the merger forced them together again – much to their mothers’ delight. But when a bet to woo a potential investor goes very wrong and Henry loses his memories, Tia will be spending a lot more time with Henry and if that wasn’t bad enough, the investor believes they are a couple and insists they both spend a month at his English estate to celebrate the holiday season. Tia does her best to hold on to her anger, but amnesiac Henry reminders her of the Henry she loved, and as they say, there is a fine line between love and hate. Can she trust him with her heart again or would that just make her a fool repeating the same mistake?

Henry Pearlmatter, unlike Tia, is happy to be forced to share space with her. He has never stopped wanting her and isn’t even really sure why they broke up. But when he pushes her too far and ends up losing his memory, he finds himself falling in love with her all over again. As they spend time together, his memories start to return, but that is something he keeps from her, hoping for more time to win her back. Too bad she is intent on keeping her heart locked up and when she learns the truth, she is determined to believe the worst. And when their secret is exposed and her family’s reputation is threatened, Henry sees his chance for HEA with the only woman he has ever loved slipping away. Will he be able to prove his love or is history doomed to repeat itself?

I really enjoyed this well-written, nicely paced story, Tia and Henry are wonderfully stubborn, relatable characters, with big personalities and amazing chemistry. The story is filled with emotion, magic, fantastic banter, great secondary characters, secrets, shocking revelations, a bit of heartache, new friendships, sparks, lots of steam, forgiveness, compromise and a second chance for HEA. This is the third book in the series, and I didn’t read the previous books, yet I had no problem following the story and now want to read those books! If you are looking for a fun, steamy, enemies-to-lovers, second-chance romantasy, the search is over – this is the book!

*I am voluntarily leaving a review for an eARC that I requested and was provided to me by the publisher/author. All opinions in this review are my own. *