Lana Harper is the author of novels about modern-day witches and historical murderesses. She grew up in Hungary, Romania, and Bulgaria before moving to the US, where she studied psychology and literature at Yale University,
law at Boston University, and publishing at Emerson College. She recently moved to Chicago with her family.
Portrait of a Witch Undone (2026) K S Shay "Gorgeous, feral, and strikingly original, Portrait of a Witch Undone is a love letter to the wild magic of the North Shore marshlands, the otherworldly allure of the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum (and its infamous heist), the power of female friendship, and the searing thrill of stepping into one's own power. A captivating, uncanny enchantment of a book, and a pure delight for readers hungry for a fresh take on witchcraft."
Spells, Strings, and Forgotten Things (2025) (Sisters of Light and Shadow, book 1) Breanne Randall "Spells, Strings, and Forgotten Things is a sublimely atmospheric, starlit story about the power of magic, love, sisterhood, and memory, and the sacrifices they demand. If you love sentient grimoires, complex families and friendships, eerily magical forests, ancient altars, and simmering enemies-to-lovers romances - and the protective power of mismatched socks! - get ready to fall under Breanne Randall's gorgeous, ineffably charming spell."
The Crescent Moon Tearoom (2024) (Spellbound Sisters, book 1) Stacy Sivinski "Charming, uplifting, and utterly enchanting. The Quigley sisters - what's more magical than witchy triplets? - and their lovely, cozy stories will steal your heart."
Old Flames and New Fortunes (2024) (Moonville, book 1) Sarah Hogle "Old Flames and New Fortunes is as perfectly, bewitchingly constructed as one of Romina Tempest's magical bouquets. This story reads like a spell, one that compels you to move to Moonville, Ohio and become a Tempest sister, or at least one of their coven. Gorgeous, heartfelt, and romantic to the very last word."
Happy Medium (2024) Sarah Adler "Ridiculously charming and irresistible. Come for the tenderhearted scam-artist 'medium' who can actually see ghosts, and the broody, gorgeous farmer who begins as a mark and slowly becomes the love Gretchen Acorn never knew she needed - and stay for the roguishly charming Prohibition-era ghost with a weakness for modern TV (and baby goats!). Seriously, this delightful slow-burn romance has it all. Sizzling chemistry, phenomenal banter, a voice that's both hilarious and vulnerable, and a plot to die for."
Playing the Witch Card (2023) KJ Dell'Antonia "An enchanting story of small-town magic, love, family, and friendship as delicious and captivating as Flair's tarot-themed cookies. It'll have you craving both witchy baked goods and a visit to your nearest swoonworthy magical town."
Thief Liar Lady (2023) D L Soria "Thief Liar Lady is a dazzlingly magical, thrilling, and inventive take on a beloved classic. You've never seen Cinderella like this before - and you won't be able to look away."
The Witches of Moonshyne Manor (2022) Bianca Marais "The Witches of Moonshyne Manor is an engaging, hilarious, and utterly charming take on the modern witch story. I loved every page."
The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy (2022) (Hart and Mercy, book 1) Megan Bannen "Romantic, wildly creative, and utterly charming, The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy is a fantasy unlike any I've read before. . . an absolutely stunning story."
Just Like Mother (2022) Anne Heltzel "Twisted, elegantly macabre, and brilliantly subversive, Just Like Mother delivers a searing commentary on the damage done to women by putting motherhood on a pedestal and equating feminine identity with bearing children. It got under my skin in the very best way; I'll be thinking about it for weeks (especially at night)."
Delilah Green Doesn't Care (2022) (Bright Falls, book 1) Ashley Herring Blake "Delilah Green Doesn't Care is the dreamy, steamy, utterly satisfying answer to your craving for an outcast-and-former-mean-girl romance, with complicated step-family relationships thrown in for extra delight. Ashley Herring Blake draws her characters with such beautiful, loving depth, and infinite compassion for the many ways relatives and friends can both hurt and heal each other. And let's not forget the snappy banter and seriously scorching chemistry; you'll need a very cold shower after this read!"
I Am My Beloveds (2022) Jon Papernick "I Am My Beloveds is a warm, funny, thoughtful, and often heart-wrenching portrait of a modern couple testing the boundaries of their relationship, while exploring the outer limits of their love for each other. It's an engaging and timely read, perfect for a generation of readers much more open to the allure (and pitfalls) of polyamory."
