"Because you're not just something, Holly, you're someone, and I don't think the world is ready for what you're about to tell me."

🍎The perfect cozy witchy romcom to start Autumn with! The apple farm setting, the hot ghost hunter and the moody witch come together for a cute, funny (and spicy) story.


"And if you ever call her a slut again, I'll knock your fucking teeth out."

I had to speed read this one because of external factors but it still got me involved and interested in the story, which some books fail to do even with my full undivided attention. The characters were all useful to the story and some of them really cool, I just wish we heard / knew more about the aunt with the deadly hands👀

Let me conclude with a 👹quote of shame👺. I had to pause after reading this and looked at the invisible camera because if someone ever said that about me I'd cut all contact with civilization and disappear in the woods only to never be heard from again :

"Winter and Missy were both small, *compact* women"

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Perfectly Wicked is a perfect fall read. Lindsay Lovise combines an opposites attract, forced proximity romance with a dose of mystery and wicked, witchy goodness that all come together into one great story.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫

Holly Celeste and Connor Grimm seem to have opposing interests. Holly runs her family’s apple orchard while keeping the magical qualities of their secret cider recipe under wraps. But Connor can’t wait to feature Wicked Good Apples on his ghost hunting reality show, and isn’t above taking advantage of the orchard’s dire financial woes to make it happen. But once he and Holly get to know each other better, neither can deny their growing bond. Can they build a relationship while working towards opposite goals?

Look, I’m a longtime fan of supernatural stories, from Charmed to Buffy, so I had a feeling I’d like this book just based on the description. Lovise takes characters with seemingly opposite motives and does a great job showing just how alike they really are. Both Holly and Connor are incredibly likable, and their dedication to their siblings is a nice touch. While Connor would love to publicize all the magical qualities of Wicked Good Apples, he listens to Holly when she explains why that’s not ok. And is there anything hotter than a MMC who hangs on his lover’s every word?

The mystery that goes along with the romance is great too. And the world building includes intriguing secondary characters, like Missy, Winter, and Erikson, who I hope to see more of in future books.

I really enjoyed this sweet and steamy romance with a dash of supernatural intrigue. If you are looking for a charming book to set the ideal fall mood, pick up Perfectly Wicked.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advance copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This is perfect to read for Fall/Halloween! This was very reminiscent of the movie Practical Magic which I love so I loved this.

The characters interesting and the plot was entertaining. I really liked Holly and her family. They are a group of strong, proud women who are not going to let anyone get in their way. Connor was such a gentleman. I loved how he was protective without being controlling or overbearing. The romance between Holly and Connor was a sweet slow burn with great chemistry. I loved their dynamic (reverse grumpy x sunshine). I thought they had great tension and romantic moments between them. This is not very spicy but what we got was very nice.

The plot was a lot of fun. There's paranormal entities (or are there?), an investigative paranormal TV show, magic and some suspense. I was never bored while reading this. This was fast-paced and I had to keep reading.

This is the perfect book for the Fall/Halloween season. Highly recommend!

What do you get when you mix an apple orchard business barely keeping afloat, supernatural happenings, and a ghost hunting TV show? A recipe for the strange, with a side of romance thrown in. Are the owners of Wicked Apples witches or something else magical, and why is a ghost haunting them, claiming their ancestor murdered him? Of course, a ghost hunter with a TV show wants to investigate all paranormal and possibly prove the existence of witches, despite the reluctance of the orchard's owners to have anything to do with drawing attention to themselves. It was an enjoyable read.
I received an ARC copy of the book from NetGalley and the publisher. All opinions are my own.

Thank you to Alcove Press and NetGalley for this eArc!

I love nothing if not a witchy romance, but unfortunately this one has missed the mark for me. I immediately wasn’t all that interested in either of our MCs, but I hoped the apple orchard setting and witchiness/paranormal investigation would offset it. The scene is set nicely, but the vibe doesn’t really hold that fall, paranormal feel I was chasing. I also wasn’t invested in the romance, I found that it developed at a weird and overall unbelievable rate and pace. I felt like the characters attraction to one another was forced and unnatural. I also wanted more witchy antics in general, which aren’t actually introduced to the story at all for quite some time.

Some folks might still enjoy this, it just didn’t have the vibe I was hoping for going into the fall season. It was a fun premise with little payoff for me.

This is a perfect fall read for anyone who loved Practical Magic! The apple orchards are the perfect atmospheric backdrop for this mysterious and slightly supernatural romance story.

Fun paranormal romance, with a new twist!

This book has a lot of fall vibes (though it mainly takes place in the spring). Something about apple orchards just make you feel fall-ish!

There are a lot of layers to this book, and it really sets up the series for future books. The author did a great job of introducing the lore and giving us a solid background, with the characters learning along the way with the reader.

I’m definitely looking forward to more books by this author.

I received an ARC from the publisher via NetGalley and am voluntarily posting a review. All opinions are my own.
I first heard about Lindsay Lovise thanks to people talking about her historical romance, which sounded promising. But while I haven’t read that yet, I was also drawn to the premise of Perfectly Wicked, in spite of the fact that paranormal/witchy romcoms tend to be very hit-or-miss for me. But I found this one rather charming, with a great balance of fun and more serious elements.
The world building and lore, while peppered throughout and not immediately obvious, was a highlight. I particularly liked the subversion on the “witch” concept, with there being two distinct, but related beings, Wickeds and Witches. I appreciated how the text explained the distinction and how they were conflated. This also ties into the history which plays a role in the plot as the story goes on.
Holly is the more intriguing of the two main characters, being the eldest sister of the Celeste family, and they are Wicked and also run an apple cider business that is powered by a magical secret ingredient. I particularly liked the fun family dynamics, and look forward to the other sisters getting their own books.
Connor is interesting due to his paranormal investigations. His curiosity, first about the happenings around the farm, and then about the secrets Holly and her family are keeping, spur him on. He’s not the deepest love interest I’ve read about, but he makes for a nice foil for the more prickly Holly.
And indeed, the romance is a lot of fun. While there is distrust at first, I enjoyed seeing them get to know each other and Holly let her guard down.
The mystery with the ghosts tying to the Celeste family history was also compelling and kept me invested in how it would be resolved, and I was satisfied with how it all came together.
This was a fun read, and I am hopeful for more in this vein from Lovise. If you’re looking for a lighthearted, fairly fast-paced paranormal romcom, I’d recommend checking this one out!

This book is the exact not-witchy rom com you need for fall. I absolutely loved the setting on the apple farm in rural Maine, definitely not everyone’s go-to setting but it worked perfectly. The whole paranormal element was just so uniquely crafted compared to many others I’ve read recently in the genre. I loved our MMC being a ghost hunting tv star working on solving the mystery of our FMC and her family’s wickedly good cider. The dynamic was just so much fun, while we did get a bit of insta-love I’m choosing to see this as more insta-lust which I’m always giddy for.

I loved our definitely not a witch FMC and her spunky sisters and aunts, it was a twist on the paranormal powerful character trope that I wasn’t expecting. I was dying to solve the mystery as much as our MMC was. And then to learn about the balancing forces living just nearby - it really came together well for me. I’ll also promote stories with actual adult characters that have actual adult jobs and thought processes, even if we know adults can still make silly or petty decisions when emotional. I think the character’s doubts and fears about each other/relationships were well formed and who doesn’t love a meddling family when our main characters are just being a bit too stubborn for their own good?!

I loved that the miscommunication trope was quickly adverted as soon as our FMC could step back and breathe through her emotions and talk to the MMC like a rational human. And is it really a third act breakup when our characters are very adamant that they aren’t actually together? Either way I’m a sucker for HEAs, or at least happily for nows. Mostly I’m just looking forward to getting a book from our strong and sassy sister Winter because there’s still another hunky ghost hunter that needs to get a little wicked!

I really enjoyed this story!

I found that the story was really well written and it was certainly a book that had me hooked.

It was romantic and sexy, a totally addictive read that I didn't want to put down.

A ghost hunter finds more than he could have wished for.

It is 4 stars from me for this one - highly recommended!

This book was archived before I could start reading it! Bummed I missed the download date, because I was excited to review it! I guess I will just have to buy a copy :)

Series Info/Source: This is a stand alone book. However, after reading it I think it has potential to be expanded in to a series. I got a copy of this on ebook to review through NetGalley..

Thoughts: This was an absolutely adorable paranormal romance and would be the perfect autumn read. The setting and characters were amazing, and I hope we see additional books set with this unique family of sisters. I read this in one night because I could not put it down. I do feel like there will be additional books in this series because we get hints around one of the sisters, Winter, starting a relationship with another character.

Holly runs Wicked Good Apples orchard, but the orchard is not making a profit. Holly has always had to tread a careful line between keeping her odd family out of the spotlight and keeping the orchard profitable. However, she may have done too good a job with keeping things around the family quiet because the orchard is going under and she needs to do something about it. A competitor orchard offers to buy her out, but she can't give up the family orchard. Then another option arises: Connor Grimm (a famous paranormal investigator with a TV show) wants to come film some of his ghost hunting episodes at the orchard. The money from Grimm could keep the orchard afloat for another couple years at least....

This book has some paranormal elements, a ghost hunting theme, and a broader society based around the paranormal elements that is hinted at. It is set on an amazing orchard in a fun small town. I loved Holly and her magical family and the rapport that they developed with Connor Grimm and his team. Holly and Connor end up in a sizzling hot enemies to lovers situation that was fun to read about and well balanced.

I haven't been reading much PNR lately because a lot of it just feels the same. This was a refreshing and fun read and got me excited about the genre again. It's a more cozy take on the genre, and I love autumn, so I enjoyed the wonderful setting.

The writing was very engaging, easy to read, and full of humor. The description was wonderful; at times, I could almost smell the crisp autumn air and taste the apples. This is one of those books that almost reads itself, it flowed beautifully and was impossible to put down. I ended up reading it all in one night, which was not my intention when I sat down to read this. This book seems to be building out a broader paranormal world, so even though it wasn't advertised as a series I hope we see more books in this world.

My Summary (5/5): Overall I absolutely loved this cute and cozy, humorous paranormal read. I loved the characters and the Celeste family and enjoyed the supernatural aspects of the story. This was just such a fun read with mystery, romance, and paranormal aspects. I would recommend to those looking for a cozy autumn paranormal romance. I hope we see more books in this world soon!

Perfectly Wicked is a super cute romcom. The setting is adorable - Wicked Good Apples, a local apple orchard in rural Maine, run by generations of strong women who just may have some secrets about their family and the insanely delicious cider they make. When a famous (and very hot) ghost hunter shows up on their orchard to investigate reports of ghosts and other weird occurrences, the family is uneasy but also in need of the money the show will bring in, so they reluctantly agree.

This book has mystery, drama with rivals and annoying exes, romance, fantastic flirting, and spice. I would absolutely recommend this to anyone looking for a small town romcom, as long as you don't mind a bit of paranormal activity too.

Thank you to NetGalley and Alcove Press for providing me with a free copy of this book in exchange for my review!

this will be a wonderful spooky romance for many people, but the actual romance itself developed a little too fast for me, especially considering the enemies to lovers trope. developments were being made at the 30% mark.

✧ DNF 31%

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.

Holly Celeste and her family know that there is something magical happens at Wicked Good Apples. When a paranormal investigator wants to film the farm on his television show, everything changes. Secrets, romance, fun book.

I loved this book!! I am such a huge fan of witchy romances but I've found over the last few years that the quality can be really hit or miss for me - but this one had the perfect mix of plot and romance! There's an overarching plot too that I hope means we will get more books from this world, because I am ready!! This is the perfect witchy book for the season

Read this for:
- Witchy romance
- Also ghosts
- and a hot ghost hunter
- who GIVES in the bedroom
- A lil' bit of mystery
- Wonderful family
- HEDGEHOG

Thank you to Alcove Press for the eARC. All thoughts and opinions are my own and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

In Perfectly Wicked we find Holly also trying to save her dying family business. In this case, and apple farm that has really good apple cider with a secret ingredient. Holly has always tried to keep the business low profile, but is getting desperate. She lets a ghost hunter tv show come and film on her land for the money, in hopes that they don't uncover too much about what makes her family special. The host of that show, Connor, is convinced there is something otherworldly going on at Wicked Good Apples, but he really has no idea.

Once again, you know its going to be a happy ending and a romantic connection, but getting there is a fun ride. I really liked all of the characters in this one. Holly has two sisters with unique powers of their own and their aunts are the comic relief you need from the two old witches. The twist of what Holly really is adds even more interest.

This paranormal romance Perfectly Wicked by Lindsay Lovise centers on the relationship between TV production host Connor Grimm and apple farm owner Holly Celeste.

After the first few chapters, it was easy to get into this book. I enjoyed the concept and how it was written; it really showcased the paranormal aspect of this novel. I also appreciated how witches were portrayed differently and how the magic element is slowly revealed as you continue reading.

The romance aspect of this story was done well, and even though this book is set up as an enemies to lovers, that's not the case; it's more like a dislike to lovers, but the tension between Connor and Holly really captures your attention and makes you want to continue reading.

One thing that felt like a breath of fresh air was how we weren't initially told everything about the magic system and how everything worked, and we were told as the main characters uncovered secrets. The way this book ended leaves room to continue this story as a series which I would love to read if that ever happens!

*Thank you to Netgalley, Alcove Press, and the author, Lindsay Lovise, for providing me with this e-arc in exchange for an honest review.*

Thank you NetGalley and Alcove Press for granting me access to this book in exchange for an honest review.

PHENOMENAL!!! I absolutely loved everything about this book!! Wish there were more than five stars allowed because it would receive infinite stars!! I literally could not stop reading!! Perfect for fall and spooky season!! This is my first read by Lindsay Lovise and I am a HUGE fan already!! Hoping there will be future books with Holly's sisters! Easily at the top of my favorites list for 2024!!🍎🍏🍎🍏🍎

Imagine a spellbinding, witchy, and enchanting mystery set on a sprawling apple orchard farm in a quaint small town, where every crisp breeze carries whispers of ancient secrets. At the heart of it all are the Celeste sisters, who are desperately trying to save their beloved orchard from financial ruin. When a stranger arrives in town, proposing to film a ghost hunting TV show on their property, the sisters reluctantly agree, hoping the exposure will be their orchard's salvation. Little do they know, the show plans to unearth more than just ghosts-it could unravel the very fabric of the secrets they've spent a lifetime protecting,. As the pieces start to come together, the stranger faces an impossible choice. Will he expose the greatest paranormal discovery of his career and boost his show to the top of the charts, or protect the woman who's bewitched his heart, even if it means walking away from everything he's worked for!?!

Overall, it's a delightful mix of romance, mystery, and the paranormal, capturing the magic and intrigue of the spooky season! 🧙‍♀️🔮👻 I cannot recommend this book enough!! I will definitely be buying the physical copy for my personal library. ALL the infinite stars!!!♾️💫💫💫💫💫