I received a free eARC from NetGalley in exchange for my review

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Initially, reading this felt like a drag until it didn't. I'm not sure the moment when I started to enjoy the book, whether it was when Prickles the Hedgehog came out or Amy perfectly made our FMC feel scared about the ghost disturbing her orchad.

It must have been between those two events.

Anyway, I started getting into the story then. This is a good written book. Writing-wise, there aren't much issues. I didn't spot grammatical errors, neither did the sentences give me much of a headache which if I'm being honest is a far outcry to many books I've read. Also this was a much needed break to writing, so I enjoyed myself.

Trope wise, this was a very fun book. You've got hurt-comfort, big Alpha werewolf dude who likes marking his mate, dude who thinks this FMC is the most perfect specimen he's ever seen, grumpyxsunshine--> though i'm not too sure of this, close proximity and insta love.

Honestly, the three special ingredients to create a good book. All in all, it was interesting.

I'm rating this 3 stars because the romance and the lore around this book were kinda iffy on the details. Especially the lore. Witches, Wickeds, The cursing of the apple and every other thing, I wasn't too sure in my head and the ending was wrapped in such a pretty bow that I felt like I'd been bamboozled.

Then the relationship was soo insta lovey I had to jump ship.

The characters also didn't feel that fleshed out. Especially Jeremy and Amy. Sure Amy was a pain but no woman consciously deserves a man like Jeremy. I wanted to see him get his just deserts.

Sad.

But it was an enjoyable read that mixed the paranormal with solving a mystery.

What a brilliant book! Holly Celeste is everything I hope to be - fiery, family oriented, strong, levelheaded and trustworthy. We meet her when her family’s apple farm is struggling, and ghost hunter Connor Grimm wants to investigate her farm in exchange for them being part of his TV show and money. Holly is reluctant to have them filming on their farm and digging into their family history to try to find the ghosts, and initially we aren’t sure why they’re so secretive, but the more the book unravels the more we begin to realise there is a very real reason for it. When we find out the true reason, the development of the characters and their powers is truly amazing, I loved reading about it.
The more time Holly and Connor spend together, the more the tension builds and their relationship blossoms. The two of them are perfect together and Connor is an incredible book boyfriend. I loved reading about their banter and arguments, all of which built the tension even more between them!
This would be such a perfect book to read during the autumn months, it feels super autumnal wrapped up in a blanket with a hot choccy. Will definitely be re-reading again closer to the release date!
Thank you to Alcove Press, Lindsay Lovise and NetGalley for the ARC of this book.

I honestly loved this book. It definitely had some predictable moments, and I have mixed emotions about us finding out about Holly and her family at the same time as Connor (okay truth be told I figured it out before Connor but that’s because he’s a dummy for all he’s scarily perceptive and good at puzzles). Erikson was an incredibly pleasant surprise as a character and I hope if there’s a sequel, he and Winter are the focus! The third act drama/conflict wasn’t exactly what I was expecting, and I really appreciated that because it was still logical.

I enjoyed the shifting POVs and felt like the shifts made sense narratively, rather than feeling like “okay time to hear what Connor is thinking.” I also liked that this could fully be a standalone novel, but there are loose ends that would lend themselves well to a sequel. The story was cozy but mysterious, well paced yet a page-turner. There were stakes but I never felt on edge in a bad way, and the characters felt multifaceted without being endless wells of trauma (as some authors tend to do to their characters).

I received a free eARC from NetGalley in exchange for my review :)

Perfectly wicked fun from beginning to end! Magic, witches, ghosts, secrets - and coming into your own. Strength of family and friends, and accepting the truth. Of course the whole romance thing doesn't hurt, not that anyone was expecting it!

First five star read for me in awhile. I very much loved this book. I love the world Lindsay created and her twist to the wicked witches. This was a very unique story and the chemistry between the leads was felt not just read. A ghost hunter coming to expose a witch was a fantastic read. There is literally nothing bad that can be said about this book. Conner was perfect for Holly and I can’t wait to see if a story comes to follow Winter and Erickson awkward connection and maybe a story for Missy as well.

This one exceeded my expectations. I enjoyed Holly and Connor's story and there's foreshadowing of additional magical things coming and a solid set-up for the next sister's story. It's got romance, supernatural activity, and an adorable setting. This would be a great fall read.

Kindly received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Holly runs a family apple farm that's going under. Rival Stacy wants to buy out the top-secret family cider recipe but Holly resists. Connor Grimm wants to film his supernatural reality show at their orchard, which is supposedly haunted. Holly resists this offer too, as she doesn't want her family in the limelight given their magic. But who exactly is she hiding from? Love and ghostly and magic occurrences ensue, with plenty of conflict and tension to keep things interesting. Very Ghost Adventures meets Supernatural meets Practical Magic vibes. Nice amount of generational mystery, enough to keep you engaged, but this is definitely a romance more than anything else. Enemies-to-lovers, which I usually enjoy, but I'm not a huge fan of the insta-love. I did enjoy the explanation of the powers.

So, this feels like the start of a series; you can usually tell when they introduce siblings and other townspeople, all of whom are attractive and close in age to one another. There are two other sisters with distinct personalities who I'm sure will get stories. Connor has a handsome brother. Not to mention Holly's nemesis Stacy, who happens to have two handsome twin brothers who are the same age as Holly's twin sisters. How handy is that? But while I'm speculating about a series, you know what I would *really* love? If one of the aunts got a book with a love interest. As a GenX-er, I get tired after awhile of reading about 28-year-olds having all the fun.

Overall I liked it but didn't love it, but if it does turn into a series I would give the next book a try.

Thank you to NetGalley for providing an eARC of this story, this is my objective review.

This was such a cute and cozy read! Perfect for fall time!

It was easy to read and follow and I loved the three wicked sisters and them owning an apple orchard. All three sisters were fun and sassy and gave the book extra spunk.

Conner is one of the best book boyfriends I’ve read in awhile. He may be no shadow daddy but he accepted and adored Holly for who she was and had me swooning with his words and actions many many times.

If you’re looking for a fun, fall small town witchy romance with sassy lovable characters and a swoon worthy book boyfriend then READ THIS!

I would love another book connected to this one about one of the other sisters or even another book continuing Holly and Conners journey!

Thank you Alcove Press and NetGalley for this arc!

This was so delightful!! I’m not usually a paranormal romance (or any paranormal genre) girlie, but I really really enjoyed this entire book! When you switch your beach chairs for blankets this fall, this is the book you need to have in your hand!! It’s the most perfect fall romance! It was the most perfect combination of romance and comedy!

A gorgeous enemies to lovers, small town, and he falls first romance for the win! I love Holly and I LOVE Connor with my whole heart. That man is so sweet and understanding and such a great listener! The whole Celeste family was an amazing cast of characters and boy do I wish Wicked Good Apples was a real place I could visit because I’d be there an a heartbeat!

Perfectly Wicked is a sweet and spicy paranormal romance with some seriously cozy vibes. You get:

A family-owned apple orchard
Sister-friends
Small town charm
Generations of rumors about curses and magic
Family secrets and feuds
Ghosts and witches
Enemies to lovers, close proximity romance with some serious spice
Hurt comfort

Plus an adorable pet hedgehog!

This is a fun, quick read that will leave you craving apples and a sequel.

Ok I'm not someone who usually reads cute romance but I saw this and thought why not ? I'm going to be brutal and say I didn't expect much and so I'm more than happy to say I was thoroughly entertained and actually quite surprised by how much I enjoyed this book. Witches, ghosts and of course characters you love to hate all feature plus Oo fanning myself here as passionate romance too ! This certainly held my attention and kept me eagerly turning the pages and I look forward to more by this author.
This voluntary take is of a copy I requested from Netgalley and my thoughts and comments are honest and I believe fair

Perfectly Wicked was a cute, fun cozy fantasy. The perfect fall read. I think once we get closer to fall/Halloween, this book will be a favorite amongst those who like their romance with a side of fall.

Perfectly Wicked by Lindsay Lovise is a cute, cozy fantasy and is well-suited for the Fall season. The mystery is also more layered than I was initially expecting in this story and a pleasant surprise.

Holly Celeste and Connor Grimm have a fun dynamic and cute banter, and they are well-suited as a lead romance couple. This story of insta-lust turned to love does not work for me, but may be suited to other readers.

I enjoyed the lead characters, however, the supporting characters left something to be desired. I found Missy, one of the twins to be quite annoying and I had wished she would have more sense and compassion for Holly. I also found the family’s treatment of Jeremy to be strange – for a family that loves each other, and obstinately loves Holly, why would they allow him to be around? I also did not find a meaningful difference in personality between the aunts and it’s apparent there are two aunts for the “two twins and older sister” family trend.

There is a fair amount of kitsch, quirk, and cliché in this story. Despite my misgivings of the supporting characters, the story remains a recommendable cute, easy read.

Thank you NetGalley and Alcove for the ARC.

a cute cozy light fantasy read perfect if you want to read a fantasy but don’t want to be weighed down with world building and intricate plots. there was some cheesy parts but i felt that i fit the vibe of the book so i didn’t mind it too much

the setting, characters and storyline are cute and it gives you just enough mystery to want to keep reading to the end. the writing is great and easy to follow and would be the perfect book for someone who’s been wanting to ease themselves into fantasy.

loved connor and hollys dynamic and banter although i would have loved to have seen more of the initial weariness as if felt kind of insta lusty to me which im not a big fan of i would have liked to have seen more depth but for what the book is i understand why they were written that way.

i dont know why but this book gave me such a nostalgic feeling? it was giving halloween town vibes and i was loving it this would definitely be a perfect october read!

thank you to NetGalley and Alcove Press for sending me the arc!

This books was so much fun! The apple orchard setting and the "witchy" vibes make this the perfect Autumn/Spooky season read and I really hope we get books about Holly's sisters, because there's a lot of sequel potential in this first book. I loved Connor and Holly's romance and I thought their story was paced perfectly. The accompanying cast of characters were also a delight, which made this book even better. If you enjoy witchy stories and romcoms with a bit of spice, I highly recommend this.

4,5 stars!

Perfectly Wicked by Lindsay Lovise is funny, cozy, charming, easy to follow, and wicked spooky :P - I grew up in New England and one of my favorite activities since childhood has been going to the apple orchards to pick apples and drink fresh cider! I even briefly lived on an apple orchard when I was a toddler. It’s been several years since I moved away and this story certainly gave me feelings of homesickness.

Our MC Holly Celeste is part owner of the infamous family orchard Wicked Good Apples - known to have the best cider in all of Maine…. Unfortunately this orchard has fallen on some hard times following some witchy accusations. What perfect timing for Connor Grimm to decide to bring his paranormal reality show to small town Maine in hopes of recording some episodes at the orchard and bringing the truth to light.

Holly and her family are a quirky bunch that you can’t help but fall in love with, and Connor seems to fit right in with them. Connor is only going to be in town for three weeks while he films the episode, but that doesn’t stop Holly and him from experiencing a whirlwind romance….his assistant, Charlotte, notices that he’s becoming distracted and worries what this might mean for the show. Holly and Connor know things can’t get too serious between them but the heart wants what it wants.

There are some delightful twists that unfold that I certainly was not predicting! I was delightfully surprised by the spicy scenes and had a hard time putting this one down even as my eyeballs were aching. Although this book takes place in spring/summer - this will absolutely be enjoyable during its autumn release…The ending was satisfying to say the least.

I recommend this book to lovers of the supernatural and suckers for a cheesy romance.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Alcove Press for the ARC in exchange for my review. I look forward to reading more from this author and I’m hopeful we get a spin-off from this series - these characters and setting are a lot of fun and I’d love to see spend more time with them.

4.5 stars

This was so freaking cute and cozy! It would be absolutely perfect to read in the fall and the fact that it takes place in New England made me love it even more. A nostalgic apple farm setting but make it haunted. I loved the dual POV between Connor and Holly - Holly is an amazing FMC, and Connor is definitely a swoon worthy love interest.

This book had the perfect amount of romance, humor, conflict, and spice mixed in with the supernatural. The whole paranormal reality TV show storyline was really fun and the author put a unique spin on the idea of witches. I also loved Holly’s whole family and how each of the sisters had such distinct personalities. I’m very much hoping a certain sister gets her own story!

Thank you to Alcove Press for the ARC!

This was a much needed, cosy and witchy read!

Perfectly Wicked introduces us to a strong female MC who takes no flack from people around her. She just wants to grow her apples and look after her family. Then we add in an attractive show maker who wants to poke his nose around the farm (and our MC) but add in sprinkles of mystery, ghosts and a jerk ex to brew up a lovable story.

I noticed some looks sparking between two of our other characters, plus with the introduced of a big bad, I'm willing to bet more to come...maybe?

If you loved the ex-hex you are going to love this! Perfectly Wicked is cute, cozy, mysterious, witchy read! Holly and Connor are too cute. I also liked the fact that the mystery of what they (Holly and her family) are is also a mystery for us until Connor finds out. This book was such a good read (especially for fall, halloween) from the mystery to the spice. It was written well!

Thank you NetGalley and Alcove Press, and of course the author for this ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

I enjoyed this book!
It was so cute with the wicked theme, iykyk, I love a FMC who doesn’t take crap from anyone! I’m a fan of supernatural and their family dynamic is awesome. Also how their family line works it’s so cool!

I loved the chemistry the MCs had and how their attraction grew. If you love supernatural, romance, fierce FMC, charming MMC, hilarious family, and more you should definitely check out this book!!

I hope there will be more books for this family. I want to two characters end up together so bad😂