I’ve read quite a few of Tricia O’Malley’s books this year and they have all been absolutely charming and Love’s a Witch is no exception.

It was a great escape into a world of magic and so sweet! There is something about a romance in a small Scottish town with a bit more than a touch of fantasy.

The plot was solid without being too highly involved and it was one of those books that you could just sit down and read the next one and the next one and the next one and be perfectly content

A fun witchy romance with colorful characters. Once again Tricia paints a picture that makes me want to visit this Scottish village!
I connected with Sloan in that she likes to be in control and when that control is shaky she gets anxious. Like Tricia’s other books, it takes a village to get through the obstacles.
I want a familiar too!
The worst part of this book is that it was over too soon and now I have to wait for the next book!
Thank you to netgalley for the advance reader copy. These opinions are mine and mine alone.

Another fun, lighthearted fantasy romance with a bit of magic and Scottish scenery from Tricia O’Malley. I always enjoy Ms O’Malley’s books. This was no exception. Sometimes it’s wonderful to suspend all reality and get lost in the magic of folklore and fantasy.

3.5 stars. This was a cozy, low-key romantasy. Somewhat predictable, but entertaining. I do wish the enemies to lovers transition had a little more I hate you but I love you drama if you know what I mean. But overall cute story.

Thank you to Gallery Books for the ARC.

I just loved this book and can’t wait for the next one! It was cozy, I couldn’t put it down and it was a relaxing read. The characters were endearing, the setting was perfect and I couldn’t put imagine this magical little village. The relationship between the sisters and their Grandmother was very sweet and I wanted to find out about the little mystery involved. The relationship between the MMC and FMC was enemies to lovers which I enjoy a lot as a trope and I was rooting for them the entire book. The added bonus of the magical creatures just warmed my animal loving heart!

Love’s A Witch, Book 1 of the Scottish Charms series by Tricia O’Malley. Our favorite writer of magikal books set in Scotland has done it again. Centuries ago the MacGregor family was cursed. Now the grandmother has called her three granddaughters back to Briarhaven to see if the curse finally can be lifted. This is the oldest sister, Sloane’s story as she celebrates her 25th birthday when her magickal talents are manifested. Sloane’s journey includes unpredictable magic, unique animal familiars, old friends and perhaps a hot romance. I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book from NetGalley. Most highly recommend.

I enjoyed reading this book. I'm always a sticker for a witchy book. This one with the romance as well. I liked that it wasn't a huge focus but Sloane starting to live her life was and Knox helped with that while they tried breaking the MacGregor curse. It was such a cute book.

A delightfully witchy read. I’m ready to move to Briarhaven! Charm on, witches!

4.5⭐️
Pub Date 8/26/25

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This book was so fun and hilarious! I found this book such a fun time! I highly recommend this for people who want a fun time!

Thank you to NetGalley and Gallery Books and Tricia O'Malley for the ARC! I've been a huge fan of Tricia O'Malley for years. I was so excited to give this a read.

I loved the story. The sisters are awesome together. I love their razzing banter. It reminds me of my own sisters, constantly teasing each other, but also able to be serious and get things done when necessary. Their grandmother Broca is a hoot!

I really like Knox. I loved how he'd been harboring a crush for Sloane since they were teenagers. I didn't like that he kept trying to run them out of town but it did keep things interesting.

I loved meeting Blue. I know how important he was to her. I love that she's honoring him this way. And he gets wings! Very fitting.

I highly recommend reading this book along with everything else by this incredible author!

In the enchanting Scottish town of Briarhaven, this charming, cozy fantasy blends mystery, magic, and family emotions into a heartfelt narrative. Sloane MacGregor, distanced from her magical roots, is summoned home for her 25th birthday. Tasked with breaking a family curse alongside her sisters, Sloane must confront not only her family's past but also Briarhaven's mayor, Knox Douglas. He has spent years creating Briarhaven as a sanctuary for magical folk, and he views the return of the MacGregor witches, especially Sloane, as a potential threat to his town due to her curse. Despite his efforts to keep her at arm's length, something has other plans for them.

The unfolding mystery surrounding the family curse keeps the story moving briskly, while the evolving relationship between Sloane and Knox provides romantic tension. The dynamic among the MacGregor sisters is a particular strength. The relationship is warm, funny, and deeply rooted in sisterly love. Themes of generational trauma and found family are woven throughout, and the presence of an emberwolf, Sloane's magical animal companion, adds to the fantasy coziness. This book was a delightful, short read that explores healing and self-discovery through the lens of magic and connection.

Thank you to NetGalley and Galley Books for the opportunity to review and provide my honest feedback.

Who can resist a story of a family curse and witches? This book is charming and intriguing, all at once.

Briarhaven is a small town that places magic in the open, under the guise of it being an illusion. Knox, the knight in charge of the care and keeping of the town, helps it all come together. He is more than dismayed when the local recipients of the curse come back to stay.

Sloan is the eldest of three hereditary witches who constantly move from one place to another to avoid the curse’s consequences on the town where they reside. Clever imagination from the author! I imagine a person might be willing to accept self-risk, but when it puts entire towns at risk? No, of course not.

The imagination from the author shines. She wove together a story that makes me impatient for the next books, so that I can see how this resolves. A missing Princess. Two interesting sisters. Other supernatural characters. A potential villain besides the curse. I love it and I can’t wait for more. I already signed up for the author’s newsletter so I can stay up to date on further releases.

There are places where the writing could be a little more polished. Fewer ornate descriptions. But these small critiques do not detract from the happiness I have from reading the novel.

Thank you Netgalley for an eARC!
3.5 ⭐️

I really enjoyed my time with this book; it was very cute. I loved the atmosphere! I wish that I got to see more interactions between the characters, and their feelings flip flopped very quickly, so I kinda got whiplash. I did love the side characters, and I look forward to reading Lyra’s story!

Did not expect to enjoy the book as much as i did. Sloane McGregor is cursed. And so is her hole family. Natural disasters follow then wherever they move. When her grandmother summons her and her sisters back to the town they grew up in they bring with them a massive snow storm that is hammering the small paranormal town. it turns out that they have to break the curse that has been following their family for hundreds of years. Sloane must not only deal with her new wonky magic but try to break her part of the curse along with her sisters and a grumpy mayor who might just be the guy for her.

Love's a Witch was a super cute, cozy, and fast paced, and instantly hooked me from the start. I do wish there had been a deeper dive into the curse, but overall loved this!

I've read all of Tricia's books and I liked this one! It seems that this is the start of a new series - I originally thought that this was set in the same world / town as the Enchanted Highlands series but it's a new town, which was a little confusing at first. I loved the relationship between Sloane and her sisters as well as her (steamy) romance with Knox. Like many of Tricia's books, it went very quickly from a budding romance to "I love you", which is fine but seemed a little rushed. Tricia's books typically spend a little more time character building, but in this book we meet a lot of characters at once and it's a little hard to keep track of them all. I loved the magickal creatures - Blue is so adorable! Overall really liked this one but didn't LOVE it.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this arc! Omigod this was SO CUTE. Amazingly cozy vibes and a romance that made me kick my feet and giggle.

This was such a fun and cozy book! I love the mix of smalltown romance and magical elements! It will be great for the fall season and I will personally recommend it no matter whether the library purchases!

This was a fast, fun read.

The storyline was so interesting and cute. I do wish we could’ve gotten to know the characters in more detail and went more in depth about the curse. The ending seemed rushed a bit, but set up well for the next book in the series.

Can’t wait to find out what’s in store for rest of the sisters!

Thank you to Gallery Books for the free ARC.

Love’s a Witch was such a cute and enjoyable read.

The MacGregor girls come from a line of cursed witches and they bring catastrophe wherever they settle. Back in their home village in Scotland upon request of their grandmother, the mayor of the town, Knox, immediately tries to kick them out. That starts up a hilarious enemies-to-lovers vibe with ridiculous pranks.

Knox has held a torch for Sloane since they were teenagers and even though he’s trying to kick out her family (for the good of the town!) he can’t stop wanting to be closer to her. And Sloane is just trying to survive with the onset of her magic and work with her family to break their curse. But Knox is hard to avoid…and his lips, so you can guess where this is going 👀

The animal sidekicks were some of the best parts of the story. Sloane’s baby wolf dragon puppy, Knox’s disabled cow and blind cat. I just love them and their interactions with their witch/warlock. SO CUTE.

Love’s a Witch was so fun and cozy and I’m already ready for the next in the series. I just know the sisters are gonna give the town a run for their money. Can’t wait!