First thank you to Forever and NetGalley for an advanced readers copy in exchange for an honest review.

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Synopsis: Sirena is a chef who is having some bad luck lately. She asks to redo a really bad night but instead the whole n month of October is redoing.
Gus dear worth a former reality star has moved to the same town to start over and mend his broken heart. With sirena redoing the month they will have plenty of opportunities to meet with each and find that spark.

What I liked: this book has the perfect fall vibes. Siena is also a kitchen witch so there is some great magic too. I love the coziness that feel as you read it and thought the chemistry was great between sirena and Gus. Gus also falls first and who doesn’t love that. Gus is a historian and added to the charm of the story. This is book 3 of this series but I read it as a stand-alone. It was fine but think you might have a better experience reading all three. They are shorter books.

3.75 ⭐️ (rounded up)
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Sirena and Gus's story is a cute and cozy romance. It was perfect for the fall season; I loved reading about the witchy community. Learning about the different magics everyone had was refreshing and unique. Freya Grove was such a loving and cozy town! I wish I could visit! And those cooking scenes left me hungry!

Overall, I had such a fun time. The narrators did a wonderful job capturing the emotions of Sirena and Gus.

Read if you like:
-Slowburn
-Friends to Lovers
-Paranormal Romance
-Kitchen Witch
-Magic
-Fall Vibes

I received an ARC and ALC from Netgalley and Hachette Audio for an honest review!

3.5 stars.

Low stakes, fluffy, and cute, "Deja Brew" by Celestine Martin is the perfect magical, cozy read for spooky season. By far, the best parts of this book involve Sirena and Gus. They had such adorable chemistry with one another! I love that Sirena is a plus-size protagonist and that Gus falls in love with her first. Their banter is top-notch, witchy, and magical. The small-town shenanigans of Freya Grove are also very fun, too. The steamy scenes were excellent as well. The cooking content made my mouth water and made me hungry for some delicious fall food. Wonderful descriptions! My one complaint is that this book goes on too long for what happens content-wise. It just sort of continues, on and on, without much pizzazz or fanfare. A lot is going on within the plot, but not a lot happens if that makes any sense. Many people said this could be read as a stand-alone novel, but I wish I had read the other two books in the series before I read this one. The first few chapters make it seem like we should be familiar with the other sisters and Freya Grove, which I feel put me at a disadvantage reading this story. I must say, I adored the audiobook narrators here. Marissa Hampton and Christopher Hampton bring these characters to life in an authentic, fun way. This was a wonderful early October read!

Thank you to NetGalley, Celestine Martin, Forever (Grand Central Publishing) for the complimentary ARC of this book. All opinions are my own. I was not compensated for this review.

I really like this book. I cannot describe it as a second-chance romance with Groundhog Day vibes. Sirena and Gus are so cute, and the story is a really fun read. I’ve read the first two books in the series and they all are so good. I highly recommend it. I recommend your favorite red wine or pumpkin-flavored beverage.

former reality star, Gus moved to Freya Grove to rebuild his reputation and heal his broken heart, but his restless magic is tempting him to return to the spotlight. And his secret crush on Sirena is making him want to try something dangerous like fall in love again
1200 strikes and and she makes a wish !!

I am so sad this series has come to an end! This has become my yearly fall comfort read. I love going back to Freya with the Caraways to get me right into the fall mood. I have been looking forward to Serena's story from book 1 and it did not disappoint. This might be my favorite one in the series. The writing got better with each book. This series are romances that happens to have magical creatures in it and in book 1 I had a problem with it however by book 3 I'm used to it. The world gives me light heart charmed mixed with halloween town (add in some R rated spice scenes on top). I loved the slow burn between Gus and her, it was just so sweet from the start. The storyline of Serena getting a October do-over was fun and I loved how she took advantage of the time that she got back. I loved getting glimpses of the other caraways and Lucy's wedding to Alex. I would not be mad if there were short stories latter on Ursala's and Serena's weddings in the future. Hope this is not the last we get to see from this world.

This one is a cozy, witchy book perfect for reading curled up under an afghan with a cup of apple cider in your hand.

It seems like everything in October went wrong for Sirena Caraway, so just before bed on Halloween night, she pours herself a cup of tea and wishes for a do-over. She wakes up the next morning on October 1, with a chance to make things right.

This new version of October has her crossing paths more and more with magician-turned-town-historian Gus Dearworth.

The more time they spend together, the more things seem to click between them.

At a glance:
- Dual POV
- Kitchen witch with her powers on the fritz
- Reality TV star magician turned historian
- Time loop
- Small town
- Fall festival
- Second chances
- Workplace romance
- Soulmates
- Plus size heroine
- Very involved family members (that can be both a help and a hindrance)
- Open door

This is book 3 of the Elemental Love series but can be read as a standalone.

I received advance copies of the book from Forever. All review opinions are my own.

This is delightful enchanting Halloween romance set on the Jersey Shore. I was excited to return to Freya Grove and was not disappointed. Sirena is a kitchen witch who has lost her mojo and after a month of everything going wrong, she jumps on an opportunity for a redo. Gus is famous magician who came to Freya Grove to regroup and has found him place at the historical society. Jump into this magically delicious story.

If you, like me, are all about an October, Halloween *vibe* but don’t love all the scary things that come with this time of year, then Celestine Martin’s latest, Deja Brew will scratch that Practical Magic meets Hallmark with more than a dash of spice itch just right.

The story follows Sirena, a down on her luck kitchen witch who, after a disastrous October, makes a wish to a cup of wishing tea that she could get a fresh start. Lo and behold she wakes up the next day with the month of October having started over again, and with the chance to right all the wrongs of the month. During her do-over, she grows closer to Gus, the town’s resident historical society steward, and the son of a prominent magician family. The two pair up as Sirena gives herself the month to rekindle her lost spark when it comes to her magic, and sparks of a different sort begin to fly.

I know it’s the third book in Martin’s Elemental Love series, but it was the first that I read, and I never felt out of step with the story, though the ensemble characters did make me want to go back and revisit what I missed. Deja Brew was, in short, the perfect fall read. It was light, breezy, with lovable leads and the right kind of vibe for this time of year.

Unfortunately, I don’t think this book was for me. I made it up to 20% and had to stop because everything felt very dragged out and not much appeared to be happening with the two main characters. There was a lot more telling than showing when it came to scenes and I wasn’t really interested in continuing further. There were also quite a few typos in the book.

Groundhog day, but instead it's a month, and that month is October, and the characters are witches and magicians and mermaids and gnomes and all sorts of other whimsical beings. Throw into the mix two people who have a legitimate PULL to one another and you get Deja Brew.

While it was a slow burn and a little hard for me to get invested in at first, the second half of the book had me absolutely swooning and sometimes fanning myself due to the SPICE! 🌶️

Deja Brew by Celestine Martin
Elemental Love series #3. Witchy diverse paranormal romance. Alternating POV. Can be read as a stand-alone.
Sirena Caraway is feeling lost. Her life isn’t working out and things keep getting messed up. She makes a wish for a second chance and wakes up the next morning starting the month over again.
Gus Dearworth is a former reality star. He does not want to return to the spotlight. When his secret crush, Sirena Caraway, needs a little help, he’s more than willing to help.

🎧 I alternated between an ebook and an audiobook, sometimes reading the two together. The narration is performed by Marissa Hampton and Christopher Hampton, both of whom do a wonderful job with clearly expressed emotions and different voices in their chapters for the main characters. Even though the two never actually talk to each other in chapter or scene, their voices meld smoothly to their personas and for continuity of the book in full.
There are multiple timelines because of the wish and was slightly easier to track in the ebook format.

Steamy slow burn romance and steaming fall tasting menus make this story an enjoyable conclusion to the series. I liked that Sirena had confidence in her self image even while her magical side was being rebuilt, and I admired Gus for his off-stage career decisions even under pressure from family. Two strong individuals that needed a touch of support. A helping hand is not a bad thing and can be life changing.

I received a copy of this from NetGalley and Hachette Audio.

Special thanks to the author & @readforeverpub for my gifted copy‼️

In book 3 we follow kitchen witch Sirena Caraway as she struggles to get her magic back on track after a string of bad luck. A disastrous night at a Halloween party results in her making a wish for a second chance to do things over. But little did Sirena know this simple wish would push her right into the arms of Gus Dearworth a former reality star/ magician.

I just love the cover of this book doesn’t it give Fall/Halloween vibes? The Elemental Love series has come to an end and I can truly say Celestine put her all into this one. Everything I wanted out of the first two books she delivered with Deja Brew. It was swoony, full of magic, steamy, romantic, and set mainly during the month of October which gave me the fall vibe I was looking for.

I loved all of the magical elements especially seeing Gus work his magic like yes finally a male character who uses his powers. Them both making similar wishes, the connected experience of deja vu, and watching them get lost in time together was so romantic.

Overall, this was a swoon-worthy read‼️ The pacing was great, the chemistry between both MC’s was perfect, and I love how the author also gave us updates on both Lucy and Ursula. She ended this series so well. If you’re looking for a paranormal romantasy series filled with magical elements, witches, and fall vibes add this to your list.

I love this little escape to Freya Grove!

Sirena is "stuck" after staying in Freya Grove following her grandmothers passing almost 2 years ago. She is a kitchen witch that wants to cook and find her place in life! After a horrible October she decides to make a wish for a redo of the month.

Gus has returned to Freya Grove to mend his broken heart and a break from the good time magician persona who was on for everyone but himself. Till he interacts with Sirena at the end of October at his birthday party and thinks he might have finally found his way.

This magical courtship and friendship turns steamy as Sirena and Gus both navigate an October redo that may set the magical stage for an amazing future together. Both characters are heart warming and people pleasers so putting themselves first was a struggle!

The fun, magic and romance was my perfect cup of tea!

Read if you like
🧡 Magic
🤎 Friends to Lovers
🤍 Second Chance
💛 Found Family
🧡 Fall Feels

✨ Deja Brew ✨

“A good cup of tea could make you feel at peace for a precious minute.” 🫖

I am so happy to be back in Freya Grove for the latest installment of the Elemental Love series! This series is so magical, cozy & quintessentially fall! In this installment we follow Sirena and Gus as they find themselves, uncover mysteries, step outside their comfort zones and discover their futures. Such a fun & heartfelt conclusion to a beloved series!

🔮 Supernatural Haven
🍁 Cozy Fall Vibes
🫖 Magic Tea
💖 Witchy Romance
📚 3rd in the Series
🏡 New Jersey
✨ Magical Creatures
🧹 Kitchen Witch
🪄 Magician
⏳ Timey Wimey, Wibbly Wobbly

The Elemental Love series has become my go-to rec for witchy romances and I can’t wait to see what Celestine Martin has in store for us next!!

Method Read: 📖

Thank you Forever Pub for sending me an advanced copy!

This installment in the Elemental Love series follows Sirena, a kitchen witch who's life is seeming more like a kitchen gadget infomercial than a polished Food Network production. A series of unfortunate happenings has left her on Halloween with a sprained ankle, a failed job interview, and her magic on the fritz; not to mention making a complete fool of herself at Gus Dearworth's birthday bash by tripping and splashing slime all over herself. After successfully making it back home, she discovers new Wish Tea in the cupboards and decides to wish for a second chance. Next morning she wakes up on October 1st again with the chance to change her path. Sirena is a very busy, work focused woman who rarely takes breaks so she uses this new opportunity to enlist Good Time Gus to teach her how to have fun. Gus is a former magician, former reality TV star who now runs the historical society for Freya Grove. I really liked their friendship and how much they were into each other for who they are in the moment and not just for what they know about each other from random encounters (and his TV show). I also liked how they each had their own problems and concerns to work through and how they helped each other succeed. I do really wish that we got more information about the kitchen witch book that was donated to the society. We got a little bit of info, but it felt like there was more to that story that we just didn't get. I think if you've liked the series and if you like a hint of magic in your contemporary romances, this is a book you'll like! For some reason I thought this was the final book, but it also seems like there may be one more coming for Callie (maybe that is wishful thinking on my part).

A small town witchy romance, perfect for a fall vibes TBR

Loved the paranormal time slip and the characters

I was a huge fan of the first two books in this series, and this one was not that bad. That being said, I don't think that it was as good as the previous two. I loved the idea of what the FMC was going through, I viewed the main point of this story to be if she was able to break the wish spell, which she did. I think after that point, the rest of the story was just ancillary to me. It was good to know, but I don't know if it was really needed. That all being said, if you are looking for a cozy fall romance I would say this should be on your list

Deja Brew was a perfect read for me at this particular moment. I’ve enjoyed this whole cozy series centering the Caraway family of witches in the fictional magical town of Freya’s Grove on the Jersey shore. Celestine Martin blends magic, family (good and bad), rediscovering fun, finding your authentic self, and a heartachingly sweet (and spicy) romance.

Sirena is a kitchen witch who has lost her confidence in the kitchen and is burnt out from the constant grind of work. After a terrible October where she flubs a job interview at a restaurant, breaks her phone, and embarrasses herself in front of the town at a Halloween party, Sirena finds some wish tea and wishes she could do it all over. Wish granted. She wakes up on October 1 and has an opportunity to make different choices. The first different choice she makes is to take a day off from work and go to the Harvest Festival with her sister where she runs into Gus. Gus has retreated from his former life as a star in the family magic show and reality tv series. He used to be Good Time Gus and not worry about the mess he was leaving behind. Now he is the archivist and spell breaker for the Freya Grove Historical Society. Gus needs to figure out what he wants for his own life without family expectations.

I love that Sirena and Gus have so much to offer each other and in doing so come to understand themselves better. I needed to read Sirena rediscovering her love of cooking. As part of reliving October, Sirena questions her own assumptions and opens herself up to other possibilities. She lets herself grow beyond the teachings of her grandmother, while still honoring her legacy. I loved the way Sirena and Gus loved history and their roots, and found a way to honor the past without becoming trapped in it. Martin plays a lot with the layers of living a time loop while struggling with the past and what it means for the present.

I received this as an advance reader copy from Forever and NetGalley. My opinions are my own freely and honestly given.

This is such an adorable fall read! I loved the characters and the fantasy vibe, I love that she’s a kitchen witch, using her powers for cooking! It’s sweet with a little bit of spice.