This is such a fun and different witchy romance. It starts out with a twist on Cinderella with Leah going to a witches ball even though she is a human she leaves without anybody finding out who she is. Later on a warlock, Garrett must be without magic for three months, and he runs into Leah, but he doesn’t remember her. I love that. It was a grumpy sunshine witchy book with entertaining characters and fantastic banter. It’s interesting that Garrett thought he was keeping a secret, but Leah actually knew his secret and she had her own. It was from start to finish.

I thought this was very good and I will have to add this to the shop shelves. Thank you for the chance for us to review.

Leah’s story - exactly what I wanted! I loved her character in book one, so I was thrilled that the author wrote her story for book two!

Instant intrigue! Leah knows about the supernatural world but can’t let on that she knows. One slip and BAM- mind wipe. She works with two witches at a bar, and they’re his best friends. You know what best friends do…they get you into situations! Leah finds herself at a masquerade where she meets Gabe, who may finally be “the one”. But in true witchcraft form, he’s not big on regular people.

This is a fantastic series. Five stars all the way.

De-Witched is an enchanting mix of magic, mystery, and sizzling chemistry that will have you hooked from the first chapter. The premise is delightfully fun—Leah Turner, a daring human, sneaks into a high-society witch ball and breaks every rule in the book, only to meet the intriguing and enigmatic warlock Gabriel Goodnight. If you enjoy magical romances with a modern twist, De-Witched is a must-read. It offers a perfect blend of swoon-worthy romance, rich world-building, and a fun, adventurous plot. Highly recommended for fans of paranormal romance with a contemporary edge!

Tropes:
- Second In Series
- Grumpy x Sunshine
-Witchy Romcom
-Forced Proximity

Thank you Netgalley for the opportunity to read this novel in exchange for an honest review. I really enjoyed this one! It was cute and if you like the grumpy sunshine trope, you should definitely pick this one up. Gabreil must live without his magic for three months before he can finally inherit the family business and Leah has a huge secret to protect. The banter was my favorite part of this. I was always rooting for them!

“De-Witched” by Sophie H. Morgan is the second book in the “Toil and Trouble” series. I did not read the first novel, and while this story may be stand-alone, I think it would have benefited from first reading “The Witch is Back.”

This is a contemporary fantasy romance, in which witches live in secret along side humans. Leah Turner is a human who owns a bar with two witches (one of whom is the FMC in book one); she knows about witch society, although it’s a big secret that could see her and her friends punished if discovered.

Gabriel Goodnight is a warlock, who is looking to take over his family’s business. A stipulation in his father’s will requires that he live among and like humans for three months or else give up his shares in the company. Gabriel has been working from the ground up since 18 and will confront his human antipathy in order to secure the CEO position.

I enjoyed the set up of this book, and there were lots of funny moments. I thought the author could have summarized the world-building that I presume happened in book one to ensure a reader can pick up any book understand the dynamics.

I also struggled with the overall storyline of Gabriel – a prejudiced warlock, who learns to love a human. That was fine, but the author could have done a better job of writing a person going through the motions out of family obligations to make the plot / resolution more meaningful.
A fun, indie fall read by an author that has potential.

De-Witched is book 2 in the Toil and Trouble Book series by Sophie H Morgan. In book two we get fun and quirky Leah’s story, and it does not disappoint. I am going to point out that though it is fine to read this as a standalone, but it really makes the book flow better if the reader reads the first installment. I say this because to know Leah Turner from book 1 we understand her stand on magic, her excitement and her ways of thinking as well as making a better connection with all the secondary characters. Gabriel Goodnight was basically supposed to inherit the CEO position of Goodnight’s Remedies in his mind until his uncle, the acting CEO, throws a monkey wrench in that fact due to a clause in Gabe’s father’s will. The clause demands that Gabe live without magic, for three months amongst the normals to take the reigns as CEO. Now Gabe is your typical rich, uptight CEO and a warlock to boot so that’s really asking a lot of him. Live without magic and with those unworthy humans, he must certainly brace himself.
So, he gets himself hired at the bar owned by Leah and her two witch friends, and Leah is not supposed to know what he is, or that magic even exists. To him she is too friendly, too sweetly saccharin and much too much appealing for this staid warlock’s peace of mind, and soon he finds himself, acting much too human, out of character and much too invested in Leah’s life and her love for the animals in the animal shelter where he has been booted too as its deemed, he’s not suited for work requiring human interaction. Now, he’s buying toys and treats for a dog named Chuck and losing sleep and his impeccable self-control over the little human.
When you throw in secrets, greed, and mystery with some spicy enemies to romance you end up with another heart happy read that leaves you wanting to continue living and loving with all the well written characters of Ms. Morgan. I personally cannot wait for book 3 in the series for a chance to revisit with all the characters and to have these amazing friends all find their HEA. So, sincere thanks to NetGalley and Harlequin for providing me with the chance to read and review this awesome new read.

I really enjoyed this book. I loved seeing Gabriel's journey from a complete jackass to jerk with a marshmallow center. Gabriel and Leah are fantastic together and I absolutely loved all of the animals. I was also so happy to see so much of the characters from the first book still.

I can't wait to see who the third book will be about, I'm sure Tia and Henry will get a book but I hope Kole will get one too.

I LOVED the second installment of this series. I want to say I loved Gabriel and Leah more than Bastian and Emma. I loved Leah's persistent optimism and totally felt for her wanting to be accepted. Gabriel was an ass, but changed enough that he was tolerable. I thoroughly enjoyed their story. I hope we get Kole's and Tia's story's, so here's to at least two more books!!!

Another fun installment by Sophie Morgan! I enjoyed this continuation from the first; lots of returning characters but enough new to move the community forward. I am anxiously awaiting book 3!

Romantic, enchanting, and perfect for readers who love rom coms and the spooky season ahead.

If you ask me, there aren't enough truly cozy fall reads – especially those that adhere to the classic romance novel formula and tropes. Reads that aren't spooky/haunting, that aren’t a wild high-stakes Romantasy ride, but still offer distinctly fall/mysterious/cozy vibes.

And if you are somebody looking for this type of read – look no farther than Sophie H. Morgan’s De-Witched.

This is the second book in Morgan’s “Toil and Trouble” series – but can be read as a standalone. I’m a sucker for grumpy/sunshine and loved this second book even more than the first.

Here’s what readers can expect:
- Grumpy/Sunshine
- Broody/misunderstood MMC who falls for the girl and the shelter pup
- Sassy/loyal FMC who, against all odds, infiltrates and seemingly wins over an entire witch community committed to secrecy.
- Magical realism
- “Just one time to get it out of our systems”
- He’s got magic, she’s mortal.

And, perhaps my favorite trope in Morgan’s series so far: you’ll meet an amazing Found Family in Toil and Trouble.

Humans don’t and can’t know about magic but Leah knows all about her friends witchy lives. She really wants to meet and kiss a Warlock but ends up with the most grumpy well dressed one.
Through their work in her bar then animal shelter he warms up to her and he starts to protect and want to be with her.
Gabriel can only be the CEO of his families company if he works with humans and has limited magic. But there are constant problems and vandalism occurring and it’s bring suspicious.
Loved the grumpy sunshine vibe in this one. She was like the water smoothing down a rock as she broke down his defenses. There was also a dog that took a big role as he also eventually wore him down. The one had a bit of spice but was mostly about the relationship. Loved the friend group and can’t wait to get more from them.

This had me laughing out loud; it was so cute, cozy, and gave me all the witchy/fall vibes. A perfect add to your Fall TBR.

De-Witched is book two in the Toil and Trouble series, which begins with Leah, a human, secretly attending a warlock ball and meeting a mysterious and enigmatic warlock who she almost kisses, but is swept away before either of them could take off their masks.

Before Gabriel Goodnight can inherit his parents’ business, he has to prove he can live amongst humans for 90 days.

When he walks into Leah’s bar, she immediately recognizes him, but he has no clue who she is or that she knows magic exists. Enter the perfect tension for an enemies to lovers, grumpy x sunshine love story.

Gabriel Goodnight ☑️ you have officially been added to the book boyfriends list.

Thank you to NetGalley and Harlequin Romance for my advanced e-copy in exchange for an honest book review.

Thank you to Netgalley, author, and publisher for the eARC.

This is such a fun, witty, romantic comedy! Got a grumpy sunshine trope, forbidden romance, and a bit of spice! If you’re looking for something quick, funny, and has a witchy vibe, look no further.

This is apart of a series, however this can be read on its own!

This is an entertaining paranormal romance featuring Leah, a human who rescues animals and co-owns a bar with 2 witches, and Gabriel Goodnight, a handsome wizard from a prominent family.
Humans aren’t supposed to know witchcraft exists, and there are consequences for anyone who admits it to a human. Gabriel must spend time living in the human world with very little magic before he can take over his family company.
Leah gets to know him while he works at the bar and the animal shelter, there’s so much underneath his haughty exterior. They fall for each other knowing it can’t work out long term, but they can’t give each other up.
I enjoyed reading about how the characters influence each other to be better, and of course I root for the HEA! 4 stars.

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley, I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own

4.5✨

Me encantó 🤍
Me gustó mas que la historia pasada (la de Emma, igual fue bonita) pero esta me gustó mucho más, me entretuvo mas y lo leí mas rapido 🥰
Leah y Gabe me encantan, basicamente un grumpy X sunshine 🤍
Él necesita convivir con los humanos (como un reto que le dejó sus padre para tener la empresa familiar) y busca trabajo en el bar de las chicas (donde esta Leah). Sus interacciones y dinamica me encantan, fue muy lindo de leer, la historia no es nada complicada y es muy divertida, lo unico malo ES QUE NO TIENE EPILOGO, y a mi me gustan los epilogos 😫jaja pero en general todo muy bueno.
La amistad de Tia, Leah y Emma, me encantan🥹


NECESITO LA HISTORIA DE TIAAAAAAAAA (siento que será de Second Chance👀👀)!!! (Tambien necesito historia de Kole🤧)





Thanks netgalley for the arc

Rating: 5/5
I received an eARC for my honest opinion.

This is the second book of the Toil and Trouble series, I received book one and loved it, I needed book two right away so when I saw that it was up, I knew that I had to grab it. This book was perfect just like book one, I loved that you will find a cute witchy romcom, with drama, a little bit of action, the perfect amount of found family and cute rescue animals.

I thought the author did a great job with the plot for Leah and Gabriel. She brought in a little bit of mystery and a whole lot of romance into this book. I liked that not once in the book didn't I feel like the pace was slow or lacking in something. I was able to read this book in 1 day because of the loveable characters, the chemistry between them and the well-developed plot with of course a HEA. I Loved that the author brought back characters from book one and it was like I was just starting this series all over again. In this book you will find topics like trust, forgiveness, loyalty, determination and of course love (the kind that you will risk it all for).

The characters are the shining light in this book. I loved Leah in the first one, but to hear her story was amazing. Leah is the sweetest, funniest, caring person. She does want to find love and be swept away with it, but she hasn’t been able to find that yet, until she meets a handsome warlock at a masquerade ball, later to find out that he will be working in the bar that she co owns with Emma and Tia. She is the only human that knows about witches and magic, only because of her friendship with them. She knows it’s a secret that she can’t let anyone else know about and she can’t let the high witch council know that she knows, or she might be mind wiped. In this story you will see her push Gabriels buttons just because she knows it will get under her skin but while doing so she starts to understand him and starts to fall for him, but she knows he doesn’t want to be with a human but their chemistry is off the charts so she comes up with a 1 night to get it out of their system…and we all know how that always ends up going lol. I found her character to be easy to connect with and I could relate to her in a lot of ways.

Gabriel, he was a tough character to unlock, but once you start to understand him more when he opens up, you will see him to be the world's perfect guy. He is protective, kind, sweet and thinks of others. However, if it’s the first time you met him you wouldn’t think of him like that at all. You would see a snotty rich alphahole lol. I loved that he was able to understand that he was wrong and would do things to make up for it not just with words but actions too. When he was sent to work as a human with limited magic, he did try his hardest to work and found that it’s a lot harder to be a human and not use magic. He is let go from the bar and starts to work at the animal shelter and that is where you will see the most growth from his character.

I cannot wait for book three to come out, and I am praying that I get the opportunity to review it like I have the first two books.

I want to thank NetGalley and Harlequin for the opportunity to review this book.

De-Witched is the second book in the Toil and Trouble series which is an interconnected stand-alone series. This book follows Leah and Gabriel who we meet in the first book. Gabriel is very broody and standoffish but once he warms up to Leah he opens up a lot more. Leah is a super passionate character to read about and I loved the dynamic between her and Gabriel. Not only is the romance great in this book but it also has perfect fall vibes. Since the characters are witches you have that but the story is cozy with a bit of mystery as well. I would definitely recommend reading this in the fall season even if you haven't read book one.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for a review!

This was such a cute and easy read. I especially loved Chuck and his dynamic with Gabriel, specifically the contrast between Chuck's unrelenting excitement and Gabriel as the reluctant dog trainer.

What a spellbinding and fabulous read! This is the second book in the Toil and Trouble series, but it can be read as a stand-alone. But I will be picking up the first book because Emma and Bastian (the MCs from the first book) are adorable and sweet, and I just loved the vibes coming from them. This was an enjoyable read. I loved the world-building and magic system that Sophie created in this series. It's simple enough to understand what is what but also complex and interesting enough to capture and keep my attention. This story has a lot going for it. There is plenty of humour, drama, a bit of mystery, magic, and, of course, forbidden romance. What's not to love?

Leah is a human who knows that witches and warlocks exist. She is good friends with Emma and Tia, who are both witches and together, the three of them own a bar called Toil and Trouble. The problem is that Leah is not supposed to know that witches exist, and if anyone finds out, there will be major trouble for all three of them. Gabrielle is on the cusp of becoming the CEO of his family's company, but he has one more hurdle to overcome. He has been tasked with living amongst humans for a few months with limited access to his magic. The problem is Gabrielle hates humans because they were the ones who killed his parents. He thinks all humans are dangerous and should not be trusted. Gabrielle ends up working at Toil and Trouble and eventually at the animal shelter where Leah volunteers. Sparks fly, and I mean fly, between Gabrielle and Leah. There is a fun, witty sharpness to their banter for the first half of this book. That I just ate up. They don't get along, which is solely because Gabrielle acts like a grumpy ass. I love watching MCs who are constantly clashing with each other. It just scratches an itch that I didn't know that I had. I think it's because, underneath that dislike, there is often a lusty attraction that the MCs cannot ignore. That lusty attraction is usually why they clash so often. I loved watching Leah and Gabrielle interact. Sophie really captures that grump-sunshine essence and creates a love story that is truly spell-binding.

The story has a pretty steady pace to it. There are lots of fun fish-out-of-water moments when Gabrielle tries to learn how to do things without magic. Leah is also a wonderful, cheerful ball of sunshine, and I really enjoyed watching her ruffle Gabrielle's feathers. Leah is amazing right from the start. She knows who she is, and she is genuinely a good person. You can't help but root for her. Leah likes Gabrielle but has a hard time figuring out where she stands with him because he runs hot and cold with her so often you almost get whip-lash. Gabrielle's character is the one who goes through the transformation or growth in this story. At this book's beginning, Gabrielle is grumpy, abrupt, and closed off to the world around him. The only things that matter are his sister and being a CEO. But as the story progresses, Gabrielle starts to realize that maybe his attitude towards humans is wrong, and even though falling in love might mean he might lose his job, Leah is worth it.

I adored Leah and Gabrielle. I am a sucker for a good grumpy sunshine, forbidden romance, and Sophie took these tropes and created an unforgettable love story. I love it when the heroine befuddles, bewitches, and destroys a hero's carefully ordered world. And that is exactly what Leah does to Gabrielle. The spice in this book is also oh-so-nice. Those button-up, gruff heroes are always the dirties in the sheets, and Gabrielle is no exception. He may be a man of few words, but he knows how to talk dirty when the occasion calls for it. Besides all the sharp banter and spice, there are plenty of quieter moments between these two. It's those moments where you see Leah breaking down those walls Gabrielle had built. I really liked these two as a couple.

De-Witched is a fun, witty, and sexy grumpy sunshine witchy romance.