Publication: 30th September 2025 – Simon & Schuster UK
She’s hexed. He’s vexed. And for Scotland’s most magical small-town, their feud might just spell disaster.
Sloane MacGregor swore she’d never return to Briarhaven, but with her twenty-fifth birthday looming – the day witches come into their magic – her grandmother summons her and her sisters back for one tiny task: break the centuries-old curse haunting their bloodline.
Knox Douglas, Briarhaven’s grumpy mayor, has worked tirelessly to make his town a haven for magical folk. The last thing he needs is a cursed MacGregor wreaking havoc. It doesn’t matter he once crushed on her. For the sake of Briarhaven, Sloane has to go.
But magic has other plans – and in Briarhaven, love really is a witch.
Today, it’s my turn on the blog tour for Love’s a Witch, the delightful new novel by Tricia O’Malley.
It seems that everything I read lately is set in Scotland. It’s not intentional and I am not complaining as there is always an evocative atmosphere in the story. The latest one is Love’s a Witch, the first in The Scottish Charms by Tricia O’Malley which, based only on the first book, is going to be a fun and intriguing series. There are magical creatures, headstrong heroines, and, already mentioned, the beautiful setting of the Scottish Highlands.
The protagonists of the series are the McGregor girls who carry a centuries old curse that their grandmother thinks it’s about time they break. In Love’s a Witch the protagonists are Sloane McGregor and Knox Douglas. As the eldest daughter, Sloane has always borne the burden of their parents’ fights and she’s always taken responsibility for her sisters, managing a complex relationship with their estranged mother. Knox, as well, is the first son of the family that, for centuries, has taken care of the small town of Briarhaven. After university, he was called back to the family castle and left in charge of everything, while his parents and his younger brothers travel around the world. Despite having a lot in common, when Sloane returns to Briarhaven on her twenty-fifth birthday to claim her powers, Knox is not exactly thrilled as her erratic magic covers the town in snow. Sparks fly as Knox wants her gone and she’s determined to stay and break her family curse.
Love’s a Witch is an entertaining and charming enemies-to-lovers cozy romance with a magical setting, quirky characters, and adorable magical animals like the young emberwolf (a mix of dragon and and a werewolf) who loves cheese. The romance is full of chemistry, witty banter, and spice and I also loved the family dynamics, especially the bond between the McGregor sisters. Love’s a Witch is the perfect autumnal read and I can’t wait to read the next book!
A huge thank you to SJV and Simon & Schuster for inviting me to join the blog tour and providing me with a copy of this wonderful novel.
Tricia O’Malley is a New York Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of contemporary, paranormal and fantasy romance. Her books have sold over three million copies worldwide. When she’s not writing, Tricia can be found scuba diving, travelling, or debating the best popcorn topping. She splits her time between Scotland and the Caribbean, loves fun vacation reads, and thinks life is better with a little bit of sparkle. To see some of her Scotland or island life photos, visit her on Facebook, on Instagram, or at www.triciaomalley.com.
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