This is a fun, entertaining, paranormal read. Merle and Liberty are interesting, complex, intriguing, relatable, complicated, entertaining characters. I enjoyed their romance and the path it took to get to their HEA. I love that they were there for each other when the other was facing personal difficulties. The secondary characters added to the fabric of the story and my enjoyment. I enjoyed the family (although I wish that in Liberty’s case it had played out differently, that felt like a slight let down) and the friend aspect of the story. The story is easy to read and get into.

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

A quick, witchy romance with twists of loss and trust. I love the idea of this book but in the end it was only okay. The book set up some good points of tension but then dissolved the tension quickly without letting it build. For instance the first chapter had Liberty and Merle explaining their internal struggles of why they are holding off on a relationship together. By chapter two they are already being sexual together and talking about dating. The tension just seemed to fizzle and with it my attention. Additionally, the book had a lot of stream of consciousness from both Liberty and Merle. Some of this felt repetitive throughout the book and it also felt like too much. At times I wished we would see what was in the stream of consciousness be acted out instead of just thought. By the end I was viewing Liberty as a bit immature and I was struggling to enjoy their romance together.

Friends to lovers, found family, steamy romance. Throw in some tarot readings and some D&D, and you have a fun story about Liberty (a witch) and Merle (a nerd).

Funny story… I was 91% through this book when I realized it is the second in a series. And the first book… I bought it two months ago and haven’t gotten to it yet! 😆 Guess I’m reading book one next! (Luckily, they can be read as stand-alone books.)

Thanks to NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest review. Watch for How to Charm a Nerd to come out August 20, 2024.

Must read for the person who wants the witch vibes not just in October, enjoyed switched, or the chilling adventures of Sabrina but wanted it cozier.

Cute, Light, and easy to read! This was a cute rom com love story. As they go through their struggles. And the author throws in a bit of Dungeons and Dragons to add to the enjoyment!

What a fun book! Merle and Liberty were perfect for each other. Totally different personalities who went together really well. I loved learning about Samhaim and other witchy things and I knew nothing about Dungeons and Dragons beyond hearing the name. Katherine did a great job drawing me into both those worlds. It was refreshing to see charactres who were honest with each other. I really liked that. How to Charm a Nerd charmed me!

This book follows liberty and Merlin, and who end up on a journey to find for Liberty’s biological father. Thrown together Halloween night, things.. escalate burn the two. Overall, I thought the story was really cute. Had some funny moments. As someone who the only thing I know about D&D is the name, I enjoyed that aspect of the book. The characters themselves were enjoyable both together and apart. And I felt their character growth was realistic.

Cute, sweet book! It has a cinnamon roll mmc and a strong, kind fmc. Great spicy scenes. I highly recommend it for anyone who wants a sweet love story set during autumn with some real witchy vibes.
It’s a cozy fall book. There are a few typos in the book, but they are worth it. I’m dreaming of fall leaves, cinnamon, and candles.