Wickedly delightful! I fully expected to enjoy this book based on the description and it did not disappoint! Witchy family, centuries-old orchard that may be haunted, handsome ghost hunter brothers with a secret in their past - say no more! I loved the Celeste family dynamics and learning about their history and special talents. The aunts and the (other) twins were such fun and interesting characters, and of course Holly and Connor were absolutely adorable. The ending was sweet and satisfying but there are still many potential aspects of the story and characters that could be explored in the future (please!). I would definitely read any future books related to this wicked fun cast of characters.

Thank you to NetGalley and Alcove Press for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Holly Celeste and her family own Wicked Good Apples, an apple orchard where inexplicable things happen and it’s all a little bit mysterious. Enter Connor Grimm, a paranormal investigator, who wants to shoot an episode for his TV show at Wicked Good Apples. Can Holly keep her family’s secrets from the man who might be the person she’s been waiting for?

Oh boy, I loved this one! It had it all. Paranormal occurrences, a little magic, fall vibes, coolest family ever, and THE ROMANCE! Honestly I was surprised at all the twists and turns in what this story had to offer but in a really good way. The pace of the story was great- I devoured it in 2 days. It wasn’t too fast or too slow, and I definitely wanted to keep reading to find out what would happen next. All the plot lines worked incredibly well together to make this a great fun fall read!

Holly and Connor’s relationship was well written and I loved the spice I wasn’t expecting! It made the story feel more mature which made the characters more relatable to me. Their opposing occupations set the story up for a really cool resolution that I adored.

I loved that we kept the door a little bit open to other running plot lines. I would love a sequel focusing on Winter or Missy (or both!). The side characters were charming and I want to know more about them and their stories!

Thank you to NetGalley and Alcove Press for this ARC in exchange for my honest review!

Read if you love..
Paranormal and magical romance
Fall vibes
Enemies to lovers
Spice
Slow burn
The cutest hedgehog named Prickles

The way that I LOVED this book!

It comes out September 17th and it is PERFECT for the start of spooky season.

If you like witches, some *spice* and an interesting mystery thrown in, this is for you.

To save her family’s apple orchard Holly agrees to be on Connor Grimm’s paranormal TV show. Although from the beginning she has been uneasy about it, something is telling her that Grimm is on the hunt for something other than ghosts like he claims. And Holly has some pretty big secrets to hide.

I loved this story, the world building and plot were so interesting, I could not put it down. The author laid out the story line so well; especially with the secondary characters that I really hope she continues this series. I would love to read more about this Wicked family.

This book was such a fun spooky fall read. I loved the romance but besides that i also found the plot super interesting and made me want to keep reading. The worldbuilding was also very well done and i cant wait for more books in this world.

Thank you Netgalley for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I looooved this!! I need a sequel right now! It was such a sweet book but with MAGIC and I loved the take on wickeds and witches. Connor was also A DREAM. LOOOVED IT!!!

I struggled with how to rate this one. On one hand, I loved the story and the storytelling. The relationships evolved organically and I really felt the connection between the main love interests. I am excited to see how the story progresses in the next (I assume there will be more, as the ending chapters definitely set up sequels) installments.

However, this book heavily utilizes a term that is associated with Halloween and all it encompasses but is also considered to be a slur to the Black community (CW: sp*ok). Now, the book does not use this term in relation to a slur against a community or its people, however, it is present. There are many more words that can be used instead of this word. I recommend the publisher utilize one of these alternative words to avoid unintentional slurs in the text. While I submitted that information in the "feedback to publisher" block, I'm also letting them. and future readers, know about it here as well.

https://www.npr.org/sections/codeswitch/2017/10/24/559502238/this-halloween-what-does-it-mean-to-call-something-spooky
https://www.oed.com/dictionary/spook_n?tl=true#21232512

A Ghost hunter and a Wicked woman…

OMG! What a ride! This book was adorable, funny and with a touch of angst.
The perfect blend!
I love, love, LOVED Holly and Connor!
They were the perfect mix of flirty banter and sizzling tension.
It was also a really unique take on witches and their origin. I really loved the idea.
And the pet Hedgehog?! Cuteness overload!
I can’t wait to see what comes next. Perhaps the story of a certain seer…?

Thank you NetGalley and Lindsay Lovise for providing me with an ARC of this wonderful book.

"Perfectly Wicked" is a paranormal romcom written by Lindsay Lovise. A light, sizzling and entertaining novel, characterized by effervescent writing, fast pace and short chapters. A captivating story, sprinkled with a dash of mystery, that won me over completely.

The setting of Wicked Good Apples, an orchard located in Maine, bewitched me! Seriously, I was enchanted by this farm surrounded by rows and rows of apple trees, vividly described. I don't know, I found it all extremely cozy!

Holly and Connor, protagonists with their respective third person povs, convinced me! The development of their relationship made me swoon so much! I enjoyed the secondary characters a lot and hope to read more about them in possible future books!

Thank you to the Publisher and NetGalley for giving me an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I enjoyed this dual POV spicy enemy-to-lovers contemporary romance with a bit of paranormal & magic thrown in. I liked the author's writing style and learning about these characters. The characters of Holly & Conners relationship development and chemistry were believable and was very steamy (which I wasnt expecting but thoroughly enjoyed).

This book was magical, witchy fun to read, and such an easy read. Small town, cozy romance with some whimsical witchy vibes, I am hoping there may be some other books to follow because I absolutely loved the characters, the setting and all the vibes.

Thanks to Netgalley and Alcove Press for the arc!

This is the PERFECT book to get you into the fall/spooky mood! There are so many different "supernatural" aspects to this book and the fact that the setting is an apple orchard makes it the perfect fall vibe book! AND the fact that this book has some similar aspects as Practical Magic (which is one of my fav fall vibe movies)! I think that anyone who enjoyed The Unfortunate Side Effects of Heartbreak and Magic would also enjoy this book! They both have aspects of magic + romance + suspense which is such an AMAZING combo! PLUS, the enemies to lovers start really gives me all of the tropes that I love and want!
I cannot wait to tell everyone that this is the perfect fall book and I'm also on the edge of my seat because this book really left off for more books to possibly come and I am obsessed with the thought of another book in this series! Thank you so much to Alcove Press for letting me get my hands on an e-ARC!💖

It took me a little longer than usual to read it, but I loved the story. It has everything I like in a romance book. If you like books with a cozy vibe, enemies to lovers, dual POV and a touch of magic, you'll love this book.

This book was so good! I may have finished it in less than a day 🫣 I fell in love with all the characters right away and the romance between Holly and Connor was perfect. It was an easy read and kept me hooked until the end.


Things I loved:
The three sisters and their family secret
As someone who loves all things supernatural, this was the perfect paranormal romance
Connor Grimm - one of my top book boyfriends 🥵

Thank you Alcove Press and NetGalley for this arc!

Dual pov spicy enemy to lovers contemporary romance with a bit of paranormal thrown in. I enjoyed the author's writing style and learning about these characters. The main characters' relationship development and chemistry were believable (and sizzled). There were several open door scenes; the spice was not crude but not flowery. I'm pretty sure he would've ended up with paint along the side of his face though... (You'll know the scene when you get to it ) ;-) There was some conflict but still low angst enough to keep it a cozy book.

This was a fun read and I'm looking forward to more from this author (hope the next book features Winter!!).

The beginning of this book was amazing but around the halfway mark the book really seemed to lose the plot. I think had this book stayed with a cozy paranormal investigator/witch vibes it would have been amazing but it really felt like the author was just throwing random lore and characters in towards the end. The plot point about the FL mother not being killed because of the FL accidentally losing control of the weather powers she has causing a car wreck but because of a secret shadowy witch government agency was when I really discontected mentally.

Trying to save her failing farm, Holly has to make sacrifices by allowing Connor to film on her family property. Worried about his digging up actual buried secrets, but needing the money, she follows him as he interviews the town and tries to catch ghosts in the act. Will they be able to get past their vast differences and find happiness? Follow Conner and Holly as they dig up buried secrets, learn about each other, and discover their feelings for one another in this wickedly delightful romp through Wicked Good Apples farm. The setting and writing are absolutely enchanting and you won't want this story to end. If you love Charmed and Practical Magic, you'll fall head over heels for Perfectly Wicked.

Conner Grimm is part of a reality show called Grimm Reality. His brother and he investigate supernatural events. He's heard a lot of rumors about Wicked Good Apple farms in Maine. His team has tried and failed to secure filming rights with the Celeste family who own the orchard. When Connor goes out to the farm to negotiate he meets Holly and she is a force of nature.

Holly lives with her twin sisters and her twin Aunts on the orchard. They make the best apple cider in Maine. They have a secret magical ingredient. Holly is trying to protect her family and the farm. The family out votes her in allowing the film crew to boost sales to help save the orchard. As Connor and Holly get to know each other sparks fly.

I really enjoyed this book. Loved the witchiness and finding out more about the Celeste family legacy. I'm hoping there might be more to this book. 😉🤞 And maybe a series.

a little too densely written for the type of story it wants to tell it’s a classic enemies to lovers that hits all the normal story beats

This book is a magical treat that's super easy to get into. It's all kinds of fun, with a whimsical vibe that keeps the pages turning. The characters are likeable and the small-town romance mixed with a sprinkle of magic feels just right. The romance heats up more than you'd guess. If you like a fresh take on witchy stories with some spicy romance, this book's got you covered.

This was such a cute read overall, I loved the romance and the spice. I found it be a magical and easy read.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC. I went in thinking this was going to be a cute little rom com book.. Which it was, but it was also so spicy. I was not ready for it, but I loved it.