Witch Please

Witch Please
Author: Ann Aguirre
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
Total Pages: 270
Release: 2021-09-07
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1728240174

Practical Magic meets Gilmore Girls in this adorable witchy rom-com by New York Times bestselling author Ann Aguiree, with a bisexual cinnamon roll hero, a commitment-averse heroine, and a chemistry between them that causes literal sparks. Danica Waterhouse is a fully modern witch—daughter, granddaughter, cousin, and co-owner of the Fix-It Witches, a magical tech repair shop. After a messy breakup that included way too much family "feedback," Danica made a pact with her cousin: they'll keep their hearts protected and have fun, without involving any of the overly opinionated Waterhouse matriarchs. Danica is more than a little exhausted navigating a long-standing family feud where Gram thinks the only good mundane is a dead one and Danica's mother weaves floral crowns for anyone who crosses her path. Three blocks down from the Fix-It Witches, Titus Winnaker, owner of Sugar Daddy's bakery, has family trouble of his own. After a tragic loss, all he's got left is his sister, the bakery, and a lifetime of terrible luck in love. Sure, business is sweet, but he can't seem to shake the romantic curse that's left him past thirty and still a virgin. He's decided he's doomed to be forever alone. Until he meets Danica Waterhouse. The sparks are instant, their attraction irresistible. For him, she's the one. To her, he's a firebomb thrown in the middle of a family war. Can a modern witch find love with an old-fashioned mundane who refuses to settle for anything less than forever? Praise for Witch Please: "The start to Aguirre's Fix-It Witches series is a delightful, laugh-out-loud small-town tale...Ann Aguirre's sexy, sweet, funny, and oh-so-fulfilling witchy love story will leave readers hungry for Clementine's story"—Library Journal, starred review "Readers will be enchanted."—Publishers Weekly "WITCH PLEASE is a lovely breath of fresh, cinnamon-scented air. It's sexy and sweet, and it's the soft, adorable romance we need right now."—Kristen Callihan, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Game On series

Sanctuary

Sanctuary
Author: V. V. James
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
Total Pages: 384
Release: 2020-09-08
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1492699063

NOW AN AMC+ TV SERIES—SANCTUARY: A WITCH'S TALE! "What would you get if you crossed Big Little Lies with 90s teen flick The Craft?...The answer is something like this addictive novel." —The Independent Sanctuary is the perfect town...to hide a secret. When young Daniel Whitman is killed at a high-school party, the community is ripped apart. The death of Sanctuary's star quarterback seems to be a tragic accident, but everyone knows his ex-girlfriend Harper Fenn is the daughter of a witch—and she was there when he died. Was Daniel's death an accident, revenge, or something even more sinister? As accusations fly, paranoia grips the town...and the town becomes no sanctuary at all. Twisty and compelling with a dash of Practical Magic, V.V. James's debut Sanctuary is a riveting tale of murder, witchcraft, and the dark side of small towns and the secrets kept within them.

Small Town Witch

Small Town Witch
Author: Kristen S. Walker
Publisher: Kristen S. Walker
Total Pages: 252
Release: 2013-05-01
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN:

From author Kristen S. Walker comes a young adult urban fantasy about family and coming of age. She wanted her freedom. Her mother wanted to keep her safe. But if her mother is the more powerful witch, how can Rosa ever break free? Teen witch Rosa thought she had a happy family. But after her mother convinces her that sixteen is too young to start dating, she’s not so sure. Why does Mom win every argument when Rosa fights for her independence? Why do her father and sister listen to Mom’s opinions on everything? Maybe they give up too easily, or there’s something more sinister at work. As she investigates her own house, Rosa finds hidden spells everywhere, each one with creepy powers. Her mother sees nothing wrong with invading their privacy, from tracking their movements to reading private diaries. That’s dangerous when Rosa has a secret she’s afraid to tell—she’s bisexual. But when Rosa tries to confront her mother, her own mind betrays her. To break the spells, Rosa will need help from her friends, both magical and human, along with her strange Fae mentor. But if she learns the truth, will her mother’s dark secrets tear her family apart? Small Town Witch is the first book in an urban fantasy series for teens. If you like teen witches, sarcastic Fae, and family drama, then you’ll enjoy Kristen S. Walker’s stories of fantasy that takes flight. Rated PG for mild violence. Contains no sex or swearing. LGBTQ characters.

Lilac Love: A Small-Town Witch Romance

Lilac Love: A Small-Town Witch Romance
Author: Rosie Evylin
Publisher: Rosie Evylin
Total Pages: 245
Release: 2023
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1738619001

Amanda is in hiding, Elsie is desperate for connection. LILAC LOVE is a small town witchy friends-to-lovers romance that will melt your heart and make you believe in love again! When Amanda moves to the sleepy small town of Glen Haven, the best part, as far as she’s concerned, is that the locals don’t like newbies. In fact, she’s counting on everyone leaving her alone to hike in the woods and pick up the pieces of her life. Amanda’s running—more like sprinting—from a dark and dangerous past, and she doesn’t need anyone poking their nose into her business, trying to be friends… or even something more. So when she meets sweet, sultry Elsie, she desperately tries to keep her distance. She knows how badly it can hurt when someone you care about lets you down. Better not to let anyone in in the first place. But now she's living with Elsie, and she finds herself wanting to be with her all the time, to share things about herself nobody knows. The two form a fast, if unlikely, friendship, and Amanda begins to believe she could trust, and maybe even love, again. Except Elsie’s keeping a secret. A big secret. Something that no one else in Glen Haven knows. She’s a witch, and the woods where her feisty new housemate Amanda loves to hike are in danger from a dark, sinister magic. Can Elsie tell Amanda her secret and enlist her help to find the magical culprit without risking the growing attraction between them? Elsie knows that witches and 'normys' can't be happy together, can they? You’ll love this closed-door small town romance with a dash of dark mystery, baking and a rambunctious puppy! Lilac Love is a whimsical witchy love story that will light the candle in anyone’s heart. Perfect for fans of Gilmore Girls, Charmed, and The Only Purple House in Town.

Muffin Top and Magic: A Midlife Mom Small Town Witch Short Story

Muffin Top and Magic: A Midlife Mom Small Town Witch Short Story
Author: Jennifer L. Hart
Publisher: Elements Unleashed
Total Pages: 75
Release: 2021-10-21
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1951215877

Enjoy this stand alone midlife magic Halloween adventure romance by USA Today bestselling author Jennifer L. Hart! If she lives to see the light of day, she’ll take her tribute in peanut butter cups. White witch Becca Boyd is dreading Halloween night. Ever since her daughter joined the Wilderness Chicks, Becca has been forced to deal with the women who, once upon a time, made her adolescence miserable. The mean girl mom group is headed by Sadie Fitzgibbons in a position as troop mother. Trick-or-treating followed by a party with them sounds like the special hell. But Becca is determined to make the night fun for the girls, even if it kills her. Which it might. Because Sadie made a big mistake. Now, the mean girl moms need Becca’s magic to stop an evil demon from destroying their small mountain town. Becca must overcome her bitterness to save those she loves most. Read all of the Magical Midlife Misadventures by USA Today bestselling author Jennifer L. Hart! Book 1: Over the Faery Hill Book 2: The Fae Side of Forty Book 3: Witch Way After Forty Book 4: Witch Way Did She Go Book 5: Witch Way is Up Book 6: Jingle All the Witch Way Book 7: Witch Way Today Book 8: Witch Way Tomorrow Book 9: Witch Way Ever After Fans of the following authors are known to enjoy this later-in-life slow burn pwf romance series: K.F. Breene, Shannon Mayer, and Robyn Peterman.

Witches and Kittens (A Small Town Paranormal Cozy Witch Mystery)

Witches and Kittens (A Small Town Paranormal Cozy Witch Mystery)
Author: Brad Wolf
Publisher: Brad Wolf
Total Pages: 174
Release:
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Willardville used to be safe. But now there's been another murder, and it's got the two small-town witches scratching their heads. Small town Willardville's bookshop owner Miles Cranston owed money all over town, and now he's been found dead behind his cash register. The police have no clues to go on, and local town witches Zoey Stansfield and Tina Wallace can't imagine who could have done this. They scour the town looking for clues, but clues in this case are very hard to come by, so Zoey enlists the help of her black cat Shadow, whose keen feline senses might help them solve the mystery. In a town as small as Willardville, everyone knows everyone... And everyone is a suspect. Witches and Kittens is book 2 in the Witches of Willardville series by Brad Wolf. keywords: paranormal suspense, small town murder, women's fiction, chic lit, amateur private detective witch investigator, magic black cats and cauldrons, suspenseful mystery, killer on the loose, crime stories, lighthearted, animal, potions and spells

Witches Know Best (A Small Town Paranormal Cozy Witch Mystery)

Witches Know Best (A Small Town Paranormal Cozy Witch Mystery)
Author: Brad Wolf
Publisher: Brad Wolf
Total Pages: 145
Release:
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Murders simply don't happen in Willardville. Not until now. The small town's beloved baker Freddy Hawkins has been killed. But who did it? In a town this size, everyone knows everyone, and no one fits the bill of a murderer. The eccentric and zany inventor Harold Walley has been arrested after being found at the scene of the crime. But Harold seems as innocent as they come - he wouldn't hurt a fly, and his friends and neighbors know it. Willardville's famous witch Zoey Stansfield was close with both the victim and the suspect, and she knows Harold Walley is innocent. The police, however, think it's an open and shut case, and as far as they're concerned, the mystery has been solved. But Ms. Stansfield disagrees, and so does her best friend and fellow witch, Tina Wallace. It's up to this magical duo to prove Harold's innocence. But how? Clues are scant, and the longer they take to solve the case, the longer an innocent man remains behind bars. Witches Know Best is the first book in the Witches of Willardville series by Brad Wolf. keywords: paranormal suspense, small town murder, women's fiction, chic lit, amateur private detective witch investigator, magic black cats and cauldrons, suspenseful mystery, killer on the loose, crime stories, lighthearted, animal, potions and spells

Wish Upon A Witch

Wish Upon A Witch
Author: Lucy May
Publisher: Lucy May
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2023-09-02
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Juliette is a good witch. Really. Her name is literally Juliette Good. Apologies for the redundancy. Good witch or not, she often ends up in the wrong place at the wrong time. Returning home to Charm Cove, Maine after the holidays, she makes a nostalgic wish in the town’s fountain. As unfortunate luck would have it, seconds later the town’s ancient beloved balsam tree catches fire and is burned to a crisp. By virtue of being a witness, Juliette is also a suspect. Suddenly, wishes cast by random strangers in the fountain are granted almost instantly if Juliette happens to be nearby. In the less magical realm, residents of Charm Cove are up in arms over winter road maintenance and a few too many fender benders during the icy winter. Meanwhile, the only other person known to be present when the ancient balsam tree caught fire is Donovan Wick—a warlock who’s just moved back to town. He’s handsome and charming, and Juliette just might be falling for him. There’s not much time for romance when the witches and warlocks of Charm Cove are chasing down whoever cast the spell that harmed the tree, and the entire town is disgruntled over the state of the roads. The mundane and magical are all tangled together. Take a visit to Charm Cove, where Wicked meets Good and where you just might find there’s almost always more than meets the eye.

Destiny's A Witch

Destiny's A Witch
Author: Lucy May
Publisher: Lucy May
Total Pages: 154
Release: 2018-08-21
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Welcome to Charm Cove, Maine – where the Good are Wicked, and the Wicked are Good… or maybe not. Nothing is ever as it seems, at least not in Charm Cove, Maine. Moira Wicked—yes, that’s actually her name—moves away in the hopes she can escape her fate, or destiny, or something along those lines. She yearns to lead a normal life. A few years away teaches her one glaring lesson. It’s incredibly difficult to be normal when your first name means destiny, your last name isWicked, and you actually docome from a family legendary for its witchy ways. Trying to keep her powers under wraps in the real world is a tad tricky. A love spell gone sideways sets in motion her return to Charm Cove for a spell. As bad luck would have it, or fate if you’d rather, she’s home for one single day when a body turns up floating in the town fountain. The oh-so-charming Charm Cove is turned upside down. Meanwhile, tourists are crowding its picturesque streets, and magic is being bottled up and sold as health remedies. Moira finds herself in the thick of the murder investigation, all the while trying to hold her nosy family and destiny at bay. Destiny comes in the form of Liam Good. A Wicked is fated to fall in love with a Good once every century. No pressure or anything. Take a visit to Charm Cove, where Wicked meets Good and where you just might find there’s almost always more than meets the eye.

The Oxford Handbook of Witchcraft in Early Modern Europe and Colonial America

The Oxford Handbook of Witchcraft in Early Modern Europe and Colonial America
Author: Brian P. Levack
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Total Pages: 645
Release: 2013-03-28
Genre: History
ISBN: 0191648833

The essays in this Handbook, written by leading scholars working in the rapidly developing field of witchcraft studies, explore the historical literature regarding witch beliefs and witch trials in Europe and colonial America between the early fifteenth and early eighteenth centuries. During these years witches were thought to be evil people who used magical power to inflict physical harm or misfortune on their neighbours. Witches were also believed to have made pacts with the devil and sometimes to have worshipped him at nocturnal assemblies known as sabbaths. These beliefs provided the basis for defining witchcraft as a secular and ecclesiastical crime and prosecuting tens of thousands of women and men for this offence. The trials resulted in as many as fifty thousand executions. These essays study the rise and fall of witchcraft prosecutions in the various kingdoms and territories of Europe and in English, Spanish, and Portuguese colonies in the Americas. They also relate these prosecutions to the Catholic and Protestant reformations, the introduction of new forms of criminal procedure, medical and scientific thought, the process of state-building, profound social and economic change, early modern patterns of gender relations, and the wave of demonic possessions that occurred in Europe at the same time. The essays survey the current state of knowledge in the field, explore the academic controversies that have arisen regarding witch beliefs and witch trials, propose new ways of studying the subject, and identify areas for future research.