Super cute witchy read. I liked the enemies to lovers with a bit of arranged marriage tropes. I felt the characters had a natural progression to getting together. This is a great read if your looking for some cute witchy fun for Halloween.

I wanted to love this book. There was so much potential. I enjoyed the world building and even the enemies to lovers troupe involved with our two main characters, Lucinda and Benedict, having history that dates back to their young age. I honestly didn't even mind the arranged marriage portion of the book. I just left feeling like it was a bit clunky at times and rushed at others. I wished we didn't spend so much time focusing on their elements (fire for Benedict and water for Lucinda) and spent more time examining their past and the history of their relationship. It unfortunately wasn't my favorite read this spooky season.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for an advanced readers copy of this book. All opinions within this review are my own.

A great Halloween read! I enjoyed the town of Foxford and meeting all of the residents. I was glad to hear that the series will be continued! The mix of witches, werewolves, vampires, etc. all living together with the magless, was a lot of fun. Go grab this gem from @katecallaghanwriter!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for providing me with a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This was a very cutsey, short and sweet story about "enemies" to lovers, potions, forced proximity, wedding plans, a very cute ghost and a very fun city. Pick it up if you are into witch romance. I for sure know at least 3 people who would love this one

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher

I really enjoyed reading this book. It was fun and full of great characters, I thought the storyline was great. With enemies to lovers throw in a tad freaky Friday element honestly what’s not to love! I look forward to returning to the village of Foxford next year!

It was a cute witchy romance, perfect for the fall season. I like the way the authors created the ambiance. I really like the way the romance came slowly and that there was no third act breakup. The book felt like a halloween hallmark movie.

This was such a fun way to wrap up spooky season!
Funny and with great banter, this was a perfect blend of witchy magic and romance.

This author seems to use the formula of hooking the reader with a good concept of a story, a likable character, and then sprinkle in a lot of unnecessary salacious scenes. Not for me. Thanks to NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book,

4.5 Stars! Potions and Proposals was such an enjoyable, lighthearted read with likable characters and an intriguing backstory that added depth to the town and the Order’s history. While I found the writing engaging and fun overall, there were a few moments where it felt like it could have gone deeper. Certain plot points felt under-explained or unresolved, which left me wanting a bit more clarity on where some elements were headed. Still, the chemistry between the main characters was spot-on, and it made the book a joy to read. Overall, I loved the story and would definitely recommend it for a fun escape

Sympatische Charaktere treffen auf eine vorhersehbare und wenig originelle Story. Gut für den Urlaub oder zwischendurch, man sollte sich jedoch nicht zu viel erwarten.

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Potions and Proposals was a delightful and fun witchy book. It was fast paced and had some great tropes like enemies to lovers and arranged marriage. I had a great time reading it and it's a definite must read for the spooky, witchy season!

This was definitely a perfect witchy autumn read which was relatively fast paced and had amazing fall themes!
I loved how the characters came to realize their past resentment may have been something else entirely even tho I felt the change of heart was kind fast in the end for me, I just wished there was more of an in between phase. The romance was very cute and the magical town was a perfect setting!!
I would’ve loved for the spicy scenes to be a little more detailed and less fast paced as I found myself confused about how we got from a to b sometimes.
I would still recommend this book for lovers of fast paced witchy romance books with a rivals to lovers vibe!

If you grow up watching Halloweentown or Sabrina, the Teenage Witch, this is the book for you! It has everything I look for when picking up a witchy romcom. Banter, magic, mishaps that are comical and doesn’t seemed forced at all. The setting: the charming town of Foxford, where witches, werewolves, and vampires live among the magless, those without magic. It reads like the ideal place for fall festivities.

This was really fun! There were a few things that felt rushed/unresolved at the end, but I'm guessing that is setting up for a sequel.

Kate Callaghan's Potions and Proposals is a delightful blend of magic, romance, and small-town charm. Benedict and Lucy's slow-burn romance is both heartwarming and swoon-worthy. The witty banter, cozy setting, and sprinkle of magic make this a perfect fall read. While a bit on the longer side, the story is well-paced and the characters are endearing. A must-read for fans of paranormal romance!

Kate Callaghan brings Foxford to life, and the tension between Lucinda and Benedict is both entertaining and endearing. When a family spell backfires, their uneasy alliance takes a twist, and the line between love and hate starts to blur.

If you enjoy a witchy enemies-to-lovers story with a bit of spice, Potions and Proposals is a lighthearted, engaging read for the Halloween season and beyond!

This book claims an enemies-to-lovers dynamic, but honestly, the "enemies" part feels more like a mild, neighborly rivalry. It's fine for a cozy paranormal story—just don't expect intense animosity between the leads. The storyline is charming and whimsical, making for an easy read that fits well into the cozy, witchy vibe. Both Lucinda and Benedict are endearing in their own ways, and while the romance is predictable, it's cute enough to keep you engaged. It’s not groundbreaking, but it’s a fun, light read that makes for a perfect seasonal escape.

Thanks to NetGalley, The Author, and Publisher for the free e-book for a review!

What an adorable book! It took me quite a while to finish because it became my bedtime story. The romance is a wonderfully sweet ‘enemies to lovers’ trope. I really liked Lucinda’s character because she breaks the mold a bit, and I loved Benedict—he’s not someone with fragile masculinity and isn’t afraid to express his emotions. After realizing his past was a big misunderstanding, I appreciate that the author takes time to develop this aspect. The only downside is that, although beautifully developed, the book has quite a bit of filler, with some parts that don’t add much to the story. Since I read it slowly, it didn’t bother me as much, but it’s still something I didn’t enjoy. On the other hand, I like that their relationship isn’t solely based on the physical, even though their attraction is clear. Overall, it’s a perfect book to enjoy on a quiet afternoon, with a cozy cup of hot chocolate by your side.

This was a cute and very cozy paranormal romance. I really struggled with this book because I kept expecting a bit more of the characters and story and it fell a little flat. The side characters were also a bit confusing as I kept feeling like I was supposed to know these characters without having met them before. I did enjoy the world building and would have liked to have seen more of that. Overall this wasn't a bad romance but the pacing felt slow while romance felt rushed.

Potion and Proposal by Kate Callaghan is a perfect book for enemies to lovers romance readers.

Lucinda
✅ the high priestess to be
✅ the librarian

Benedict
✅ the Matherson manor’s owner
✅ the new candidate for high priestess position

Lucinda and Benedict always bickering and up to a mischief to each other since from when they in school. However, now that they were adults, their parents had it enough with their mischief. A binding ritual were thrown to their hand by their own parents.


✅ enemies to lovers
✅ magic and potion
✅ arranged marriage
✅ childhood crush
✅ a lot of mischief
✅ a lot of bickering
✅ high sexual tension
✅ spicy scenes 🔥🔥🔥

I’ll definitely need to read the next book by Kate Callaghan and hopefully it’s about Peter.