This is about Jessica and Derrick.

Jessica is a witch in small town Connecticut when Derrick visits her to let her know she is the Chosen One to help with the rift of demons in her town. From there, it's a light paranormal, cozy fantasy-ish with quirky side characters and sweet romance. This has a small town charm and a lot of the same humor that I associate with Meg Cabot books.

There was a couple of unresolved plot points for me like the storyline with Billy, the issues with the Witch Council, and the anticlimactic demon rift scene. But I think the book is setting up a series, so maybe we will see it in future books.

Overall, it was still a cute witchy read, and I look forward to more from this series.

Thank you to HarperCollins for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

In classic Meg Cabot fashion, this story is cute, quirky, with a sprinkle of romance and I couldn't be more thrilled. A plus size character being represented in a body positive way, a witchy premise, a really cute guy, and a pretty interesting story! It didn't blow my mind, but it didn't have to because it's a book by Meg Cabot. She's the master of cute, quirky and enjoyable!

Meg Cabot's latest wight rom-com is sure ti be a hit with her fans.

Jessica is a cottage witch, working her magic to create the perfect clothes for the clients of her boutique. When sexy Derrick comes to town to inform her that she is The Chosen One, he tells her that only she can save the town from total destruction.

Fun for all fans of romantic comedy, paranormals, and YA fiction. #EnchantedToMeetYou #Net Galley #SaltMarshAuthorSeries

I’ve been a huge Meg Cabot fan since I read Jinx many years ago. I’ve since read almost all of her releases and Enchanted to Meet You did not disappoint! It was such a great story! I absolutely adore that the FMC is plus size. You don’t see that as often and Jess is such a lovely, likable character. I loved Derrick and her cat’s obsession with him (can’t say I blame the cat lol)! The story had all the elements I’m currently loving reading right now - romance of course, loving that it’s witchy and so so funny!

I think the adorable cover will draw readers to the book and they’ll pick it up after reading the book blurb. They won’t be disappointed in the story at all! I certainly wasn’t! I couldn’t put the story down and read it within a few hours! This is one of the best books I’ve read this summer so far and I can’t wait for the release so I can get myself a physical copy!

This read like a YA novel trying to be a cozy adult fantasy. I remember liking Meg Cabot in middle/high school but it's been a while since then. Her writing is a little choppy and the story line jumps a little bit from place to place. Romance was also a little bit to instalove. Well, most of this book was insta-something. The lead up or lack thereof left little to the imagination. I really wanted to like it but while it is an easy read, I just didn't vibe with the book.

As someone who has read many Meg Cabot books and loved them in the past, this one was wonderful! It was such a fun mix of witchy and realistic elements and really flew by for me. I enjoyed that it didn't drag at all, but was still enough development that I was able to feel connected to the characters. I do think this left plenty of space for sequels, and I am really looking forward to them down the road. This was definitely a set up to get a taste of the characters and their relationships without feeling like their story is finished. There was nothing very deep in this book, but that is not what I look for in Meg Cabot's books. I look for a cute, quick read that is cozy and enjoyable, with enough to keep my interest. Enchanted to Meet You absolutely hit the mark for me!

I was so excited to receive an arc for this book, as I'm a huge fan of Meg Cabot's books, and this one is no exception; I loved this story and its characters so much. This book was funny, had drama and romance, while still focusing on plot and moving the story forward, which I thoroughly enjoyed. This was such a fantastic book!

Magic+Meg Cabot story telling= a good time to be had! This was a quick and fun read that had me on the edge of my seat, simple but interesting from the start. The love interest was charming and easy to like, even if it was a love at first sight type of thing, and the multiple points of view and flashbacks kept the book fresh and intriguing

Jess lives in Connecticut, owns a clothing store, and is a witch.  One day, a stranger shows up and tells her she's the chosen one. She must find the lighter bringer in order to save the town she loves. But as the danger to her town grows, she wonders if she will be able to save it in time. 

This book was such a sweet, witchy romance.  It had a lot of enjoyable qualities.  I loved that it had a small town feel where Jess worked and used her magic for good.  She had friends who knew who she was and supported her.  There was a magical book and a rival witch who also wanted it.  It had an epic prophecy and a brooding hero with a secret who shows up in time to help her.  Jess was adorable and likeable and helps a young witch harness her own power.  There's also a debate over the importance of lineage.

My only complaint is the end felt a little anti-climatic. There was a really big build up for things to end so quickly.  I was expecting more of an epic battle.  But, this is the first book in the series so there may be more adventure to come.  I hope the other books are about Jess and Derrick because I would like to see what other trouble they get into. This is the perfect read to scratch the small town, fall, witch itch.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

This book charmed me! It was truly “Enchanted to Meet” these characters. I hope there will be more books in the series as even the minor characters are incredibly well developed.

Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an ARC copy of Enchanted to Meet You.

I grew up reading Meg Cabot and an adult version of her writing is a dream come true! This threw me right back to Middle School reading Princess Diaries and Avalon High. This story was so unique and I flew through it. Very enjoyable and can't wait to read more about the Witches of West Harbor.

I'm a long-time reader of Meg Cabot, and I was excited to receive the ARC of this new witchy rom-com from her for review. Jess is a cottage witch running a small apparel shop in her hometown of West Harbor, CT. Derrick is a witch tasked with helping Jess fulfill a prophecy and avert an apocalyptic crisis in West Harbor, as Jess is the Chosen One, foretold to stop the crisis with the Bringer Of Light, a young teenage witch by the name of Esther. From their very first meeting, Jess and Derrick have instant chemistry as they work together to prepare to protect the town from unknown evil forces.
The novel is told from Jess and Derrick's point of view, and there are also chapters that flash back in time to when Jess was a teenager and first practicing magic and sets up the conflict with her arch nemesis in town, Rosalie.
Overall, this has the classic Meg Cabot feel, lots of fun, good strong female friendships, and an enemy you love to hate, and the romance was fun and a tiny bit spicy. The resolution of the foretold apocalypse of West Harbor is honestly very lackluster. I was left perplexed that it was over and resolved so easily.
With that in mind, I've decided to rate this book 3.5 stars out of 5 and am rounding down. It's fun and has good witchy autumnal vibes, but it loses steam and just ends far too easily in my opinion.
Thank you to Avon Books and NetGalley for the electronic ARC of this novel for review.

This book had a fun, fast-paced plot with great twists along the way! It was a classic witchy romance, complete with an end-of-the-world mystical threat, chosen one, and romantic stranger from out of the small town. But while the plot was fun and engaging, the main characters just kind of existed in the plot. I never felt connected to them, and they seemed a little two-dimensional throughout the book. But overall, it is exactly the fun witchy-rom-com that you can expect from the iconic Meg Cabot!

Thank you to Netgalley and Avon for this ARC in exchange for my honest review!

Enchanted to Meet You was a cute romance with a splash of magic thrown in. Our heroine, Jessica, is very likable and while it is mentioned she is curvy we never hear anymore about it which I loved. It wasn’t what defines her character but rather her love of friends and her town.

Jessica runs a local clothing boutique which she uses her special kind of magic to help the woman of the town feel amazing in their own skin. While preparing for an upcoming ball celebrating the town, a blonde stranger who resembles a Viking god tells her he needs her help to save the town from a darkness that is brewing.

While, the book does have some slow parts, it overall is a fast read. I loved all the female friendships and the romance was sweet with just a touch of spice. Overall, I highly recommend to anyone that loves a little magic and romance.

Thank you to NetGalley and HarperCollins for an ARC in échange for my honest opinion.

I was so excited to be granted an arc if Enchanted to Meet You. I love Meg’s Queen of Babble series. Seeing this involved witchy supernatural vibe I was excited. I was not disappointed. This was the usual fun read I can expect with some steam too.

This book is practically begging to be made into a Hallmark movie with its small New England setting, lovable characters, and sweet romance!

Likes:
Lovable characters.
Dual POV.
Semi-spicy.

Dislikes:
Resolution fell flat after great build up.

A small town in Connecticut requires the help of two witches to save it from a supernatural rift. The plot is interesting, and the build-up is all there; however, I felt the resolution ultimately fell flat and was not as exciting as I hoped. It felt as if there were a lot of things happening in the book and Cabot just didn’t care to tie things up.

In truth, I liked the characters enough to read the rest of the series once they become available.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Thanks to NetGalley and the Publisher for sharing the title. All opinions are my own.

Great, fun lighthearted book from Meg Cabot! I've loved her paranormal books since the Mediator series, and this adult novel strikes all the right chords for me. Jessica's magical ability flourishes in her clothing store, where she makes all her patrons feel their best. But outside of that, she's banned from practicing due to a mishap from her highschool year. It seems like the tables are finally turning in her direction when a sexy, brooding witch appears to share that she's the "chosen one". Hijinks ensue, both in the bedroom and outside of it. The banter is witty and delightful, there's a reliable cat appearance, and a few brooding love spells gone wrong pepper in some romantic triangle dynamics. Highly enjoyable. I'll read the next installment!

*This ARC was provided by NetGalley in return for an honest review*
I was enchanted to meet you too.

Okay, now that I'm done crying over an unrequited love of Owl City (Poor Adam Young), let's dive in!

This book was good! I know Meg Cabot is an incredibly popular author and I haven't had much of an opportunity to read her writing up until this point. I really enjoyed her writing style, characters, and plot.

Enchanted to Meet You is a great story for fans of dramatic plots & will-they-won't-they bad-boy romance. It was a bit more on the spicier end than what I would presume Cabot is known for as well which was kind of refreshing. I also thought the humor was pretty enjoyable, but I could see some of it aging over time.

The characters: Let me tell you I felt so giddy inside reading a book featuring a Jessica that wasn't a complete.... should I censor myself here? Feminine dog. It's really rare to see Jessica's portrayed in a kinder light, and it made me feel incredibly happy and spoiled (Because my birth name is Jessica, I'm sure by my previous comments you can see why I hate going by it). I also adored all of the plot twists given by our mysterious bad boy Derrick Winters (A last name so cold, but a personality so cocky, you'll think it's Summers [Extra points for those who thought of X-Men]).

Returning to the plot & story formatting: there were a few minor details I didn't love. It was not always clearly specified when Jessica was a child versus adult towards the beginning of the book (The chapters go back and forth between the past and present). Also the ending felt incredibly rushed for the sake of expressing "There's more in the series". Don't get me wrong, I love a good cliffhanger, but this was more like a Cliff-stair a tiny fall and a feeling of "oh, so that just happened."

Overall, I'd rate it four stars. It was enjoyable, just had a few minor things that I felt really detracted from the book's quality.

Trope Bonus: Who did this to you trope & Slight Enemies to Lovers Trope

Enchanted to Meet You by @officialmegcabot is such a funny and cute story! 🤩

Blurb: It’s Magic When You Meet Your Match
In her teenage years, lovelorn Jessica Gold cast a spell that went disastrously wrong, and brought her all the wrong kind of attention—as well as a lifetime ban from the World Council of Witches. So no one is more surprised than Jess when, fifteen years later, tall, handsome WCW member Derrick Winters shows up in her quaint little village of West Harbor and claims that Jess is the Chosen One.

She’s the Chosen One
Not chosen by West Harbor’s snobby elite to style them for the town’s tricentennial ball—though Jess owns the chicest clothing boutique in town. And not chosen finally to be on the WCW, either—not that Jess would have said yes, anyway, since she’s done with any organization that tries to dictate what makes a “true” witch. No, Jess has been chosen to help save West Harbor itself . . .

As Summer Ends, Her Power Grows
But just when Jess is beginning to think that she and Derrick might have a certain magic of their own—and not of the supernatural variety—Jess learns he may not be who she thought he was. And suddenly Jess finds herself having to make another kind of choice: trust Derrick and work with him to combat the sinister force battling to bring down West Harbor, or use her gift as she always has: to keep herself, and her heart, safe.

Can she work her magic in time?

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I have always been a fan of Meg Cabot ever since The Princess Diaries and she DID NOT disappoint!!! This book was soooooo dang good and hilarious. It depicted a small town that needs the Chosen One to save them and it works. Jessica and Derrick were absolutely adorable and the witchy vibes were immaculate!!! Cannot wait for the second book in the series. Thank you to @netgalley for giving me the opportunity to read this ARC!!! 😁🔮💜✨

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Meg Cabot has been a must-read for me since 2001, when middle-school-me fell in love with "The Princess Diaries." I grew up alongside Mia, and eventually made the leap to Cabot's other series, and not once has she ever failed me. "Enchanted to Meet You" falls right in line with that tradition, supplying no shortage of smiles and laughs as we embark on a journey with cottage witch (and business owner of a boutique) Jessica Gold, the colorful characters who make up her circle of friends and family, and the mysterious Derrick Winters, whose appearance in little West Harbor, Connecticut, only contributes to the chaos that's beginning to bubble under the picturesque surface thanks to a magical rift that's purportedly ready to swallow the town whole. (Think Sunnydale, California, in the "Buffyverse," and its status as a Hellmouth.) I couldn't put this down, and I cannot wait to see what hijinks this crew gets up to next, if the series continues.