This was such a good Halloween romance!

I love Lucinda, I think she was such a good main character and instantly fell in love with her. Benedict was also so loveable and once they got over being a little silly at the beginning, I was so on board with their romance. Once I realised there would be no silly third act breakup I audibly cheered.

I loved the magic system as well! I think in some books in this genre, you can lose out on the romance to worldbuilding, or vice versa, but Kate Callaghan fleshed both out really effectively.

Thank you so much to Netgalley, the publisher and the author for the arc. 🫶🏻

Potions and Proposals is a cute romance with a witchy twist that’s perfect for autumn! Imagine a magical small town with cozy Halloween vibes that’ll make you feel like you’re sipping pumpkin lattes by the fire. Foxford is the ultimate cozy, witchy town, and it’s hard not to fall in love with its charm.

The story centers around Lucinda and Benedict, two enemies stuck in a magically arranged bond. The tension between them is classic enemies-to-lovers with a magical flair. If you’re here for autumn feels and magical romance, this book will be right down your alley.

This was such a fun read! Cozy, witchy, autumnal vibes through out the book got me in the Halloween mood. The mystical town of Foxford was such a charming place to visit and I can’t wait to go back.

I want to start by saying that I absolutely loved the FMC. She is so smart but also, kind and playful. I loved the chemistry between her and her "nemesis" and how the relationship evolved with some awkward moments, but cute nonetheless.

I loved how the magic powers work and how they learned more about each other while learning more about magic. The story is very romantic, but in a cute and cozy way.

All in all, I loved this story and the relationship presented in the book was absolutely dreamy

This was very cute and quirky. I identified heavily with Lucy, the introverted librarian. Loved Benedict! Found their love story to be sweet and charming.

This book was very cute and I loved the characters and the town of Foxford. The side characters were quite engaging and I'm excited that the other books will follow others in the town.

That being said, I think it was a little too long. A few too many storylines. I think them trying to fix their powers was unnecessary and dragged the book out too much.

I think it was very good but should have just been shortened by about 50-100 pages.

3.25 stars! 🌟 Alright, let’s dive into Potions and Proposals by Kate Callaghan! 🧙‍♀️✨ Think magical small town, enemies stuck in a magically arranged bond, and Halloween vibes that will practically make you feel like you’re sipping lattes by the fire. 🍁🎃 It took me a hot minute to really get hooked, but once I did, oh boy—what a ride! The tension between Lucinda and Benedict was chef's kiss—classic enemies-to-lovers, and Foxford is like the ultimate cozy, witchy town. If you’re here for autumn feels, this town’s your new best friend! 🏡🌙

✨ Tropes & Themes ✨
✧ Enemies to Lovers 💥
✧ Arranged Marriage 💍
✧ Small Town Magic 🏡
✧ Forced Proximity 🔒
✧ Magical Mishaps ✨
✧ Halloween Vibes 🎃
✧ Found Family 🥰
✧ Witches & Vampires 🧛‍♀️

Let’s talk Lucinda and Benedict—these two were so childish with their rivalry at first. 🤦‍♀️ Total "ugh, I don’t wanna work with you" vibes. But once that magical bond starts to kick in, things get real interesting. 🙃 I was totally here for their enemies-to-lovers drama, but I was low-key frustrated because we didn’t see enough of them together until halfway through! Like, come on, let’s get some interaction earlier, PLEASE! 😩

The magic system and witchy coven were really cool—so much potential! ✨ The side characters were fun but I needed more of them. The romance... I’m torn on this one. It felt like a bit of insta-love, which, y’know, meh. The flirty moments were basically non-existent at first, and then BOOM! They’re suddenly in love? 😳 I needed a little more buildup and some swoon-worthy moments before they jumped to the I love you stage! 💕

BUT, the vibes were so cute! 🎃 The magical atmosphere was total fall perfection, and all the pranks and banter had me cracking up. The setting? Easily my favorite part. Cozy, spooky, witchy vibes that made me wanna snuggle up with a hot drink and a blanket. 🍂☕

All in all, I had a fun time with this one! It’s not perfect, but it’s definitely cute and cozy—great for anyone who loves small-town, magical enemies-to-lovers with that Halloween charm. I’m super curious to see where the series goes from here. 🤞🏻💫

Big thanks to NetGalley and CallaghanWriter for the eARC! ❤️

The veil between love and hate is blurring… WHAT A STORY!! Love love looove.
Thank you to NetGalley and Publishing for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review!
I really enjoyed reading this, there were some moments where I could not put the book down, it is that good.
You are in for a treat!
4/5 stars ⭐️

I read this book almost close enough to the expired date, but I find myself really enjoy the whole things about this book. I laugh and tear at the same time, absolutely in love with the fun story. I love the writing style, it's captivated me. And I can't wait to read the second book already because there so many things need to have further explanation. Once again, I am hooked by this book.

Thank you Netgalley and CallaghanWriter for providing me the ARC and thank you so much to the author for writing this book!

Review: Potions and Proposals by Kate Callaghan
Kate Callaghan whips up a delightful blend of romance, magic, and humor in Potions and Proposals. Set in a whimsical world where potions can fix more than a broken heart, this story enchants with its charm and character-driven plot.
Callaghan crafts a strong, witty heroine whose emotional growth feels authentic, layered with moments of hilarity and vulnerability.

What sets Potions and Proposals apart is its imaginative worldbuilding. The potion-making details are so vivid they feel almost tangible, and the small-town magical setting is a character in itself. Callaghan’s prose is light yet evocative, and her pacing keeps you turning pages well past bedtime.
This book is perfect for fans of cozy romance with a magical twist. With its blend of heart and hilarity, Potions and Proposals proves that sometimes, the right mix of magic and love can create the most surprising results.

Beautiful cover design as well as stunning writing. What more can I say?
"Potions and Proposals" did not disappoint and I'm very happy to have had the chance to read it.

This book is a 4star read for me.
There were a few moments that i thought it was a bit cliché and that it was dragging. Its a bit longer that was needed in my opinion.
But that's not to say I didn't enjoy it at all. I loved the romance between the main two characters and it definitely was interesting. I would have preferred more scenes with them though. The plot wasn't lacking and it was fun for sure . I hope to see more books with these characters because i feel like I didn't get enough of them yet. I will for sure be buying a physical copy of the book and i will be rereading it next year. The fall vibes were just a chef kiss.

Recently I’ve been in my cozy, witchy book era. And I’m truly glad that I requested this book because it was exactly that!

I loved the romance, the humour, and the banter! I think that the world building was just the right amount. It wasn’t too little but it definitely wasn’t overwhelming. I will say that it would’ve been a bit better if it were a bit less wordy but I don’t think it took away from the overall vibe of the book.

Thank you NetGalley for granting me access to this ebook in exchange for an honest review.

I laughed, I teared up, I could not get enough. Really enjoyed reading this book and could not put it down.

Would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys the supernatural genre, enemies to lovers trope, forced marriage trope or wants to dip their toes into these as it is all very friendly, cosy book with mischief and intrigue.

Oh that was fun, definitly not my first book from the author and not the last that's for sure... Lucinda and Benedict made me distract so much, in this paranormal arranged marriage with magical creatures, I really liked this book.
It has it all and I couldn't been more happier to be chosen to read this
Thanks to the author and Netgalley

I picked up this ARC late, but I am glad I did, as this was a fun and different type of story by Callaghan. I've thoroughly enjoyed her two Christmas stories, and her Ms Perfectly Fine - her writing is always spot on.

In Potions & Proposals we arrive to the mystical town of Foxford, where a new High Priest(ess) is going to be selected.

Lucinda and Benedict have been pranking each other - and the whole village - since they were children and they still do to the dismay of everyone around them. Now they're pitched against each other for the lead roll, unless they agree to work together under a binding spell. The village is getting there revenge!

The banter between the two of them drives the story forward, and they soon realise that it's better to work together to save their coven, the continue with their pranks and sabotaging for each other.

I am looking forward to the next book in the series as there is plenty of unfinished business.

Potions and Proposals: An Arranged Marriage Paranormal Romance
by Kate Callaghan is a fun fall read. Foxford is the home to witches, werewolves, vampires and other paranormal creatures. That is what drew me to this book. I wasn’t a huge fan of the pranks but otherwise I found this to be an enjoyable book. The characters were interesting and solid.

Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the Advanced Reader Copy (ARC) copy of this book and I am voluntarily leaving an honest review.

Absolutely enchanted with this cozy, romantic, witchy story. The characters were witty and warm, and I couldn’t stop turning the page. 5 stars. I can’t wait for the second book!

This is a cozy, witchy, rivals to lovers romance. I loved Lucinda and Benedict's crazy journey to love. Especially with meddling families. I do wish the potential conflicts that were brought to attention were explored more. They just kind of went away. But overall I enjoyed this and it was a perfect read for spooky season.

Potions and Proposals is an enemies-to-lovers romance with magic. Lucinda & Benedict are childhood acquaintances who have been playing tricks on each other for years, but things are getting out of hand and their coven is tired of dealing with the repercussions of their pranks. Lucinda's mother is retiring as High Priestess, and they aren't sure Lucinda is up for taking her place. Benedict's family nominates him to step up. They are given a choice of competing against each other to win the position forcing the other one to leave the coven, or they can be bound together in magic and marriage. They have a few days to decide what they are going to do. Lucinda's grandma casts a spell hoping to help the situation, but it doesn't turn out right and their magical elements get switched. The story just follows them as they try to reverse the spell and navigate each other's powers while they prepare for the wedding. Some of the scenes seemed over saturated and drawn out. The story was just ok and overall kind of slow for my liking.

Thank you NetGalley & author for an ARC of this book. #NetGalley #PotionsandProposals