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In this cozy, witchy romcom, a young woman works to turn a run-down small-town video store into the bookshop of her dreams, only to discover a powerful magic that’s been lying dormant—and a forbidden love she can’t resist.
‘There’s a welcoming, Gilmore Girls–esque feel to Arcadia Falls, enhanced with just enough fantastical elements. . . . [Books & Bewitchment] is a sweet treat for a cold winter night.’—Publishers Weekly
Dutiful and hard-working, Rhea Wolfe lives a simple, if mundane, life with her pet parrot in small-town Alabama. Sure, she may not love her desk job working for an insurance agency. And her on-again-off-again relationship with the local mechanic may not have the fiery passion she’s read about in her favorite books. Still, things are stable, which is more than she can say about the two hopelessly immature younger sisters who rely on her.
But when Rhea’s estranged grandmother dies, leaving her everything—including a magical heritage Rhea never knew she carried—she finds herself in Arcadia Falls, the quaint mountain town her mother made her swear to avoid at all costs. While the defunct video store she’s also inherited needs a serious upgrade, Rhea’s lucky that resident handyman Hunter Blakely is more than happy to help—and more than easy on the eyes. If only he wasn’t the grandson of her grandmother’s sworn enemy in witchcraft.
Yet as Rhea makes plans for the bookstore of her dreams, she learns that her grandmother made a terrible choice, one that could ruin her own chance at happiness. As she gets ever closer to solving the mystery of what exactly is happening, each clue points to Arcadia Falls’s magic hanging in the balance. To keep her new home safe, Rhea must step into her enchanted birthright and harness her newfound powers . . . before it’s too late.
Genre: Paranormal Romance
‘There’s a welcoming, Gilmore Girls–esque feel to Arcadia Falls, enhanced with just enough fantastical elements. . . . [Books & Bewitchment] is a sweet treat for a cold winter night.’—Publishers Weekly
Dutiful and hard-working, Rhea Wolfe lives a simple, if mundane, life with her pet parrot in small-town Alabama. Sure, she may not love her desk job working for an insurance agency. And her on-again-off-again relationship with the local mechanic may not have the fiery passion she’s read about in her favorite books. Still, things are stable, which is more than she can say about the two hopelessly immature younger sisters who rely on her.
But when Rhea’s estranged grandmother dies, leaving her everything—including a magical heritage Rhea never knew she carried—she finds herself in Arcadia Falls, the quaint mountain town her mother made her swear to avoid at all costs. While the defunct video store she’s also inherited needs a serious upgrade, Rhea’s lucky that resident handyman Hunter Blakely is more than happy to help—and more than easy on the eyes. If only he wasn’t the grandson of her grandmother’s sworn enemy in witchcraft.
Yet as Rhea makes plans for the bookstore of her dreams, she learns that her grandmother made a terrible choice, one that could ruin her own chance at happiness. As she gets ever closer to solving the mystery of what exactly is happening, each clue points to Arcadia Falls’s magic hanging in the balance. To keep her new home safe, Rhea must step into her enchanted birthright and harness her newfound powers . . . before it’s too late.
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Praise for this book
"Books & Bewitchment had me bewitched from the very first page! Isla Jewell has crafted a warm hug of a love story that perfectly balances magic, romance, and family secrets. Arcadia Falls is my new small-town obsession with the kind of carefully crafted characters I want to be friends within real life. A book you will want to curl up with and finish in one sitting!" - Falon Ballard
"Deliciously delightful! I adored this adorable book! You'll laugh, you'll swoon, and you'll want to stay in Arcadia Falls!" - Sarah Beth Durst
"A sticky, southern-fried comfort dish combining nostalgia, magical romance, and the struggle of the capable sibling. . . . The spells will delight you. The kisses will make your knees go weak. . . . you should indulge in this cozy, whimsical read!" - Molly Harper
"Absolutely cozy and full of whimsy, this romance enchants. I wish I could live in Arcadia Falls!" - Katie Holt
"Books & Bewitchment is brimming with charming characters, magic, a guy who might just be the world's sexiest handyman, and so much heart. Isla Jewell cast a spell on me that I never wanted to end!" - Jenna Levine
"Books & Bewitchment is an utterly charming story for booklovers and anyone who has ever dreamed of a fresh start. It's a cozy love letter to small towns, found family, and the power of a good book. Sharply funny and wonderfully kind, my only hope is that it's the first in a series." - Lish McBride
"Cozy and fun - break out the popcorn and a mug of your favorite warm beverage!" - Caitlin Rozakis
"Deliciously delightful! I adored this adorable book! You'll laugh, you'll swoon, and you'll want to stay in Arcadia Falls!" - Sarah Beth Durst
"A sticky, southern-fried comfort dish combining nostalgia, magical romance, and the struggle of the capable sibling. . . . The spells will delight you. The kisses will make your knees go weak. . . . you should indulge in this cozy, whimsical read!" - Molly Harper
"Absolutely cozy and full of whimsy, this romance enchants. I wish I could live in Arcadia Falls!" - Katie Holt
"Books & Bewitchment is brimming with charming characters, magic, a guy who might just be the world's sexiest handyman, and so much heart. Isla Jewell cast a spell on me that I never wanted to end!" - Jenna Levine
"Books & Bewitchment is an utterly charming story for booklovers and anyone who has ever dreamed of a fresh start. It's a cozy love letter to small towns, found family, and the power of a good book. Sharply funny and wonderfully kind, my only hope is that it's the first in a series." - Lish McBride
"Cozy and fun - break out the popcorn and a mug of your favorite warm beverage!" - Caitlin Rozakis
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