Even witches would do anything for their loved ones

Synopsis

Two complete strangers. 

One life-changing spell. 

 Becca Ashworth’s family is in trouble and with their magical legacy under threat, it puts their small village of Biddicote at risk too. So going against the witching tenets to summon an ancestor for help seems like a small price to pay to fix the problem…at first.

Connor Lynch is the Witches Council’s secret weapon and he’s just been deployed to find out exactly what the Ashworths are up to. But how he ends up posing as Becca’s fake husband at a magical inn in Cornwall as they hunt down a magical artefact is just as perplexing as the cheerful witch herself.

When their attraction for each other grows, Becca and Connor question everything they have been taught – and soon the missing artefact isn’t the only thing they are searching for. As love collides with duty, it’s clear that sometimes you need to be careful what you witch for…

My review

Becca Ashworth’s ancestry is one of the most powerful witches of Biddicote. Yet being witches doesn’t mean that anyone can do what they want, as there are laws to stick to. But with Becca’s cousin in dire need of help, Becca decides to act against the witching tenets and summons an ancestor to help out. The Witches Counsil always keep an eye of the Ashworth, and thus their secret weapon, Connor Lynch, is sent to Biddicote to find out what they are up to now. Connor is the kind of with that everyone fears, for his powers, making him standoffish, introvert, wary and also lonely… So when there is a mysterious artefact that Becca needs in order to help her cousin, she and Connor are up to a magical Inn in Cornwall. With no other option that pretending to be newlyweds, not only are they now trying to find the missing artefact, but also are they now trying to understand their growing attraction, all amidst their own fears, for one reason or another.

Normally I am not into books that have any kind of witchcraft. I find it a bit difficult to read stories with too much abracadabra or Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo. So you may think “why then Tizi, did you pick up this book, as it’s clearly about witches?” Indeed, why did I? Well, because my curiosity of the romance was greater than my disinterest of witchcraft!

And I was glad my curiosity won, as I truly enjoyed reading this book!

From the very start it’s clear what kind of person Becca is. Even if she has lost her mother too soon, and the relationship with her father is rather difficult, she is a loving and caring person. And there is truly nothing she wouldn’t do for her loved ones. So even when her cousin needs help, and if that means to summon an ancestor even if that is forbidden, Becca is ready to face the consequences, as long as that means that her cousin is helped.

Becca is also a cheery woman, she lights up the room with her presence and also is able to befriend people quickly. Her powers are for sure a handy one, as she is able to retrieve lost objects. And seeing how she uses it to even put a smile on the smallest of children.

As you have now a good idea how shiny and bright Becca is, take now the total opposite. Imagine a broody, dark, close character. Multiply it by 10, and you have an idea about Connor’s character.

Now, I have to say, Connor’s behaviour is explainable, and it broke my heart to read his background.

His power is truly a powerful one, but also one that instigates fear. But his power means that his job has to be a secret. And his power is also a scary one for himself, as he doesn’t truly know the extent of it, making him to keep everyone at a safe distance.

His solitude was so saddening, no one deserves to be so alone and lonely in the world… But I could understand why he chose to keep everyone at distance, even if it was partly due ignorance and partly due not having the needed support from just anyone…

I could not wait to see Becca and Connor being together, the bright and the dark(er). As they find themselves together staying in a magical Inn, I found it sweet to see how this unlikely pair are joining forces (and powers) together. But the best bit was seeing how open Becca was. In the sense that even after learning who Connor really is, and what his powers are, she isn’t afraid of him. Yes, that 

kind of power is a scary one, but Becca tries to make Connor understand that she doesn’t fear *him*. And I believe that that is an important distinction.

And it was sweet to see how protective Connor is whenever Becca is involved, even if his task is to unravel what her family is up to.

Together with Becca not only is Connor opening up, but he also understand the importance of being part of a clan. As he has always been on his own, even not having a place to call home, the more time he spends with Becca, the more he sees the benefits of a family and a home. He also starts to trust his own instincts.

I truly enjoyed reading this story, as it shows us that even the greatest opposites can attract. But they can both learn from each other. We see it’s a slow process, also a case of testing the fields. I had so much fun also reading this book, as for sure Becca knows how to bring joy and laughter to those around her.

But there are also so many heart – warming moments, seeing how a warm family unite, but also how characters can comprehend the most closed – off people and show another way of life.

I enjoyed the whole concept of this book so much, that I even found the magical bits a nice addition! 😊