Lucy Jane Wood Books

A “perfect” witch must learn to embrace imperfection and live for herself in this spellbinding cozy fantasy sprinkled with love, laughter, and magic, from the author of Rewitched. Andromeda "Annie" Wildwood is the perfect witch. She is sugar, spice, and everything nice, each element of her life finely curated and polished to irresistibility by her nightly hex-laced potion routine. She loves to please and nothing makes her happier than when everyone else around her is completely happy. When Annie’s coven tasks her with guiding an orphan teenage witch through the process of getting her blossoming magical powers under control, Annie is excited for the chance to please and to prove herself. But the ramshackle cabin they’ll be housed in isn’t quite the staycation of Annie’s dreams—and she and Maeve, the headstrong teen, couldn’t be more different. Just when they’re starting to understand each other, the owner of the cabin unexpectedly returns—and this quietly gruff and handsome warlock is not pleased to find that the coven volunteered his house to a high-maintenance witch and her angsty teen companion. As this seemingly unlikely trio develop a loyalty and fondness for one another, Annie slowly learns that her people-pleasing may have led her down an impossible, lonely path. If everything about her is so right—why does it all feel so wrong?

When the leaves fall, magic rises in this cosy autumnal fantasy filled with found family, romance, and self-love. Belladonna Blackthorn may still possess her magical abilities, but she feels burnt out juggling her job at Lunar Books, a toxic boss, and hiding her witchcraft. As her thirtieth birthday approaches, a summons from her coven threatens to strip her of her magic forever unless she proves her worthiness. With only October to turn things around and dark forces at play, Belle must seek help from the women in her life, an unexpected mentor, and a frustrating coven watchman dedicated to her protection. Can she reignite her spark before time runs out? Readers are enchanted by this tale, describing it as "drenched in magic" and "a wonderful and cosy witchy fantasy." Many find it to be a comforting read, like a warm hug in book form, and praise its relatability and nostalgic charm. With its uplifting message and delightful characters, this story is sure to become a go-to comfort read for the autumn season.