Season of the Witch by Sophie H. Morgan

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. *

Miss Barton’s Mysterious Husband by Anna Campbell

Miss Barton’s Mysterious Husband (Mayfair Christmas Romance, #1)Miss Barton’s Mysterious Husband by Anna Campbell

Tracy’s Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars

Series: Mayfair Christmas Romance, #1 & Cinderellas of Mayfair, #0.5

Release Date: December 10, 2024

When Sir Roland Destry sets out from London to visit his friend Sir Hugo and his family for Christmas, he could never have imagined the turn his life was about to take. For the last three years, his life has been dark and joyless, but an epic storm and a washed-out bridge are about to bring him face to face with the only woman he has ever loved, Charmian Barton, his wife. Glaring at him as if he is the reason he hasn’t seen her in three years! Well, now that he has finally found her, and he isn’t leaving until he gets some answers!

Charmain Barton, the daughter of a wealthy self-made man, met Sir Roland Destry at a house party and fell head over heels in love with the charming young man. When he proposed, she happily agreed, and they eloped. But after only two weeks of wedded bliss, an argument separated our lovers and has kept them apart ever since. But now Roland is here at her aunt’s inn, and she wants answers, even if her aunt Janet seems to be trying to get rid of him as soon as possible!

This was a well-written, sweet (and spicy) second-chance romance. I loved Roland and Charmain, they were clearly in love and despite the betrayal that kept them apart for three years, neither gave up hope of one day reconciling. I loved that they actually talked to each other, rather than assuming they knew what happened and when they learned the truth of their long separation, I love that they confessed their love and regretted their youthful fight and the time it cost them. I do think they went easy on the person that kept them apart, but it was Christmas, and they got their happy ending (and an epilogue) so, all’s well that ends well in this delightful story. This is the prologue to a new series, so this is the perfect place to start. I loved this book and am happy to recommend the title to my fellow romance lovers (especially if you love a good second chance romance)!

*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. *