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Baked & Brewed
A favor, a spell, and a new cafe owner brews trouble… and maybe love.
Willow wasn’t looking for romance… but it may have found her. She wasn’t sure it was fate, but the witch who saved her might just be the answer to all of her problems.
Winston was running from family constraints and expectations. He wasn’t searching for love–simply resigning to the lack of it. But Willow sparks something deep within him he’s never felt before.
Can the two face the hands of fate and accept the love they have found? Or will the magic come between them before their love can fully ignite?
In Baked and Brewed, you’ll find dual first person point of views of a quirky professor and a magical cafe owner. Magic, best friends, a pixie with an attitude, and a bit of spice.
Willow wasn’t looking for romance… but it may have found her. She wasn’t sure it was fate, but the witch who saved her might just be the answer to all of her problems.
Winston was running from family constraints and expectations. He wasn’t searching for love–simply resigning to the lack of it. But Willow sparks something deep within him he’s never felt before.
Can the two face the hands of fate and accept the love they have found? Or will the magic come between them before their love can fully ignite?
In Baked and Brewed, you’ll find dual first person point of views of a quirky professor and a magical cafe owner. Magic, best friends, a pixie with an attitude, and a bit of spice.
329 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 14, 2024
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Anne Willoughby
3 books23 followersQuirky, creative, and always weird - Anne always strives to be authentically her and help others to do their best. She's a college professor by day, and a writer and crafter by night. Born & Still in southern Kentucky, she loves the countryside and hills, and enjoys spending days with her husband and son.
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August 17, 2024
Really would give this more like 3.5 stars. It was a super cute cozy storyline but I felt like it needed heavy editing. Lots of repetitive chapters that could have been condensed/left out. Lots of filler and fluff to the actual storyline. The coffee thing was quirky but was a little too heavily focused on after the first couple mentions. Still a cute cozy read just needs some refinement
June 13, 2024
A cozy witchy rom-com, how could I say no? Good thing I didn't because I loved Baked and Brewed. The story's main characters are a very human Willow who is a quirky professor (and a big research nerd) who loves magic and has a bit of a coffee addiction. She's the nicest person ever and I utterly adored her.
Enter the love interest. Winston comes from a long line of witches and just so happens to be the new owner of Will's favorite cafe. The man hates coffee but makes a mean muffin. He's a baker and can cook, so he's pretty much perfect, haha. Winston was great, I loved how he took care of Willow even before any kind of romantic entanglement. Willow and Winston do a lot of bonding over a project and life in general. They mesh really well and the awkward romantic moments are too cute. Both have to overcome their own issues to overcome and there was some turbulence but mostly the story was light on angst.
It's the perfect setting. It's on a college campus during the fall and mostly takes place in a cozy cafe or a cottage that gives off a little cottagecore vibes. My favorite part was how much the author included food, it's always been a big draw for me. There was some witch history included but it's the personal view on family that is at the forefront. Witches and humans mingling on a more personal note. Anne really gets into it with talk about gene pools, bloodlines, and loads of other things. Oddly enough I don't think I've come across this exact situation before.
Baked and Brewed was a fantastic cozy rom-com. It was a sweet romance that gave me warming feelings. Anne Willoughby has done an excellent job writing her debut novel.
Enter the love interest. Winston comes from a long line of witches and just so happens to be the new owner of Will's favorite cafe. The man hates coffee but makes a mean muffin. He's a baker and can cook, so he's pretty much perfect, haha. Winston was great, I loved how he took care of Willow even before any kind of romantic entanglement. Willow and Winston do a lot of bonding over a project and life in general. They mesh really well and the awkward romantic moments are too cute. Both have to overcome their own issues to overcome and there was some turbulence but mostly the story was light on angst.
It's the perfect setting. It's on a college campus during the fall and mostly takes place in a cozy cafe or a cottage that gives off a little cottagecore vibes. My favorite part was how much the author included food, it's always been a big draw for me. There was some witch history included but it's the personal view on family that is at the forefront. Witches and humans mingling on a more personal note. Anne really gets into it with talk about gene pools, bloodlines, and loads of other things. Oddly enough I don't think I've come across this exact situation before.
Baked and Brewed was a fantastic cozy rom-com. It was a sweet romance that gave me warming feelings. Anne Willoughby has done an excellent job writing her debut novel.
October 16, 2025
I didn’t want to put this down!!! One of the sweetest books, with such a unique premise and magic system.
November 2, 2024
Baked and Brewed
This sweet, supernatural romance was the perfect fall read- full of magic, baking and cute moments. Professor Willow Redwine is juggling her witch studies teaching position and writing her own book, when she is sidetracked by the new owner of her favourite cafe, Mr Winston Sullivan when he saves her life. Using the ideal excuse that Winston us a witch, Willow seeks his help in translating spells for her book and love blooms 🩷
I loved the cosy elements, the wholesome, contemporary world and the cast of magical characters, including fairies, witches, vampires and more. The story did drag from about 30% to 70% and I put it down multiple times before I finally finished.
This sweet, supernatural romance was the perfect fall read- full of magic, baking and cute moments. Professor Willow Redwine is juggling her witch studies teaching position and writing her own book, when she is sidetracked by the new owner of her favourite cafe, Mr Winston Sullivan when he saves her life. Using the ideal excuse that Winston us a witch, Willow seeks his help in translating spells for her book and love blooms 🩷
I loved the cosy elements, the wholesome, contemporary world and the cast of magical characters, including fairies, witches, vampires and more. The story did drag from about 30% to 70% and I put it down multiple times before I finally finished.
October 29, 2024
Cute and Cozy… Made me crave coffee more than anything! A few plot issues here and there but nothing serious. If the second is as adorable as the first, I will be reading it as well💜☕️🥘🍞🥐
August 24, 2024
Very cute and cozy romantasy. Loved the meet-cute with Winston and Willow. And can we talk about the bestie situation?? I want a movie night with Piper and Tess ASAP. Winston is super dreamy, and the fact that he smells like cinnamon and bread constantly makes him even better. Interesting lore and magic system, I'd like to learn a bit more about the witch lines and other magical creatures in this world. Overall, it was a great debut for Miss Anne Willoughby!! 3.75/5 stars rounded up.
June 21, 2024
A sweet romantic story with magic!! Once I started reading, I didn’t put it down.
May 29, 2024
Super cute with some steam.. Loved it so much! Cozy and sweet, funny and heartfelt. Adorable characters. Couldn't put it down, and can't wait for more!
March 10, 2025
Cute and easy reading
If you like less spice and more wholesome romances, then this is for you! Cosy fantasy at its best. I look forward to the sequel.
If you like less spice and more wholesome romances, then this is for you! Cosy fantasy at its best. I look forward to the sequel.
March 31, 2025
4.25 ⭐
cute story! It was an overall good time!
cute story! It was an overall good time!
June 13, 2024
Cozy romance story with strong characters, I loved reading it as my first romance story.
The world building was also really good, slowly you get more and more information at The right timing.
Funny jokes and a lot of characters to like, I hope we will get more books in this universe with other characters
The world building was also really good, slowly you get more and more information at The right timing.
Funny jokes and a lot of characters to like, I hope we will get more books in this universe with other characters
July 18, 2024
This is a really sweet friends to lovers small town romance. It also has a little spice!!
For anyone that wants a book that feels like a hug, this is the book for you. It has characters that you immediately fall in love with. It has a group of friends that consist of a human, a witch and a pixie and golden retriever MMC. Our main character Willow is obsessed with coffee and food so it’s no surprise that the new bakery owner Winston falls head over heels for her! It’s a joy to read and a joy to watch their relationship unfold.
If you are a fan of Baking up a magical midlife by Jessica Rosenburg then you will enjoy this book for sure!
For anyone that wants a book that feels like a hug, this is the book for you. It has characters that you immediately fall in love with. It has a group of friends that consist of a human, a witch and a pixie and golden retriever MMC. Our main character Willow is obsessed with coffee and food so it’s no surprise that the new bakery owner Winston falls head over heels for her! It’s a joy to read and a joy to watch their relationship unfold.
If you are a fan of Baking up a magical midlife by Jessica Rosenburg then you will enjoy this book for sure!
June 10, 2024
ARC Reader Review:
This was such a cute book with themes of social justice. I'm also a sucker for books set in a world where several mythological species coexist. The author did a great job at shipping the MCs Winston and Willow by creating romantic tension and using the other characters in the book to contribute to their interest in each other.
There were a few times where real life references were made (i.e. Winston Churchill, Friends the sitcom, Salem Witch Trials) and that took me out of the magical world a bit. Also, for probably a third of the book, I felt like we were stuck in a plot hamster wheel following Willow and Winston's mundane day to day. And as much as I love spice in a book, the writing style felt like this book wanted to be a closed door romance, but the door stayed open.
Overall, it was a very cute book and I really enjoyed it. I'd love to see what else this author has in store!
This was such a cute book with themes of social justice. I'm also a sucker for books set in a world where several mythological species coexist. The author did a great job at shipping the MCs Winston and Willow by creating romantic tension and using the other characters in the book to contribute to their interest in each other.
There were a few times where real life references were made (i.e. Winston Churchill, Friends the sitcom, Salem Witch Trials) and that took me out of the magical world a bit. Also, for probably a third of the book, I felt like we were stuck in a plot hamster wheel following Willow and Winston's mundane day to day. And as much as I love spice in a book, the writing style felt like this book wanted to be a closed door romance, but the door stayed open.
Overall, it was a very cute book and I really enjoyed it. I'd love to see what else this author has in store!
June 9, 2024
4.25 stars! This was a very sweet, friends to lovers style romance with a splash of magic and a lot of coffee and muffins.
Willow is a university professor teaching the history of magic and working on publishing a book about a grimoire/recipe book of spells that she unearthed at an estate sale. She’s having some difficulty deciphering the last two spells in the book, and when Winston shows up as the sêxy new owner of her favorite coffee shop, Willow is encouraged by her best friend and pixie roommate to ask him for his help in figuring them out. Winston is intrigued by the beautiful professor, and quickly agrees to help.
One of the biggest points of contention here is the fact that Willow is human and Winston is a witch, and in order for witches to produce magical offspring, it is more effective if both are witches. This is important because Winston is being pressured by his mom, who has been trying repeatedly to set him up with arranged marriages with other witches, and since he’s had no chemistry or attraction to any of them, he’s been completely uninterested. Willow is aware of this aspect of the witches lives, and only contemplates anything with Winston as being temporary, if it’s anything, but regardless, she doesn’t want to take advantage of the situation while he’s helping her and cause issues, so she takes the friend route with him. The way their relationship evolves is sweet, and you can see the chemistry and growing attraction as it continues to build.
Overall, this is a fairly low stakes, slow burn, friends to lovers story. It’s not less enjoyable for it, by any stretch, the characters are great, and I enjoyed the journey that we were taken on. The spice is on the lower end, but again, still very good. It was a very good story, and as it’s the first in a series, there is a nice set up for who the next book is going to be about, and I’m looking forward to more in this world.
Willow is a university professor teaching the history of magic and working on publishing a book about a grimoire/recipe book of spells that she unearthed at an estate sale. She’s having some difficulty deciphering the last two spells in the book, and when Winston shows up as the sêxy new owner of her favorite coffee shop, Willow is encouraged by her best friend and pixie roommate to ask him for his help in figuring them out. Winston is intrigued by the beautiful professor, and quickly agrees to help.
One of the biggest points of contention here is the fact that Willow is human and Winston is a witch, and in order for witches to produce magical offspring, it is more effective if both are witches. This is important because Winston is being pressured by his mom, who has been trying repeatedly to set him up with arranged marriages with other witches, and since he’s had no chemistry or attraction to any of them, he’s been completely uninterested. Willow is aware of this aspect of the witches lives, and only contemplates anything with Winston as being temporary, if it’s anything, but regardless, she doesn’t want to take advantage of the situation while he’s helping her and cause issues, so she takes the friend route with him. The way their relationship evolves is sweet, and you can see the chemistry and growing attraction as it continues to build.
Overall, this is a fairly low stakes, slow burn, friends to lovers story. It’s not less enjoyable for it, by any stretch, the characters are great, and I enjoyed the journey that we were taken on. The spice is on the lower end, but again, still very good. It was a very good story, and as it’s the first in a series, there is a nice set up for who the next book is going to be about, and I’m looking forward to more in this world.
April 18, 2025
I wanted to like this much more than I did! The characters are lovable, and I did enjoy the plot about the spells in Willow's book. Unfortunately, so much of the reading experience felt awkward—it was almost my first DNF. The thoughts and dialogue were so awkward and choppy. Each chapter varied; some had more succinct and engaging subplots, while some had Willow hyperfixating and awkwardly rambling about topics I can only assume the author thought to add on a whim (Friends binge watching phase?). The first sex scene is terribly written; the last more tolerable, but suddenly exclusively using euphemisms. Perhaps these various inconsistencies is what made the more awkward parts stand out. Dialogue was worst, however, with Winston's mother. She is a flatly one-dimensional Mommy Dearest villain, and both the way she spoke to Winston and the couple's fight about her calling Willow a witch was so forced I almost rolled my eyes. Although I loved the personalities of all other characters, this, combined with the multitude of character traits that were drilled over and over (we know Willow likes coffee and Friends. Really.) made me a bit resentful by the end of the book.
I would love to see more in this series with some refinement, as the author definitely has brilliant ideas for characters and plots. I think they just need to let their ideas have more time to simmer so that character relationships and subplots develop organically and don't feel so forced.
I would love to see more in this series with some refinement, as the author definitely has brilliant ideas for characters and plots. I think they just need to let their ideas have more time to simmer so that character relationships and subplots develop organically and don't feel so forced.
June 7, 2024
Baked & Brewed was a bit of a hurricane in all the best ways.
The instant connection between Willow and Winston was heartwarming, and I found myself early on rooting for them. Their relationship was quick, lightspeed, but it was written in a way that made them feel as though they had always known each other without having met before. Perfect.
Willow was much shier than I expected, but her character was beautifully written and engaging. I enjoyed her background as a college professor, a human who studied magic and witchcraft academically, and her love of food. She spoke to my soul when she mentioned bread and chocolate.
Winston was an ooey-gooey cinnamon roll that I found myself gushing over every time he thought, spoke, or interacted with Willow. My one gripe with Winston was that he needed to stand up to mommy sooner. It felt a tad like he was a teenager rather than a grown man whenever he interacted or thought about his mom. It played to his flaws, and it rounded him out, but it's just something that personally bothers me. Sorry!
I really enjoyed the dedication to the spells. I felt as though I was doing this deep-dive study along with Willow and Winston as they attempted to figure out the ingredients to the soulmate spell. I'm still miffed about not knowing if the other spell truly was an invisibility spell, but I'm hopeful that in the next book, we'll get a greater glimpse, and threads will be connected.
Willoughby is such a beautiful writer, and I'm so excited to see what she does next!
**I received an arc in return for my honest opinion
The instant connection between Willow and Winston was heartwarming, and I found myself early on rooting for them. Their relationship was quick, lightspeed, but it was written in a way that made them feel as though they had always known each other without having met before. Perfect.
Willow was much shier than I expected, but her character was beautifully written and engaging. I enjoyed her background as a college professor, a human who studied magic and witchcraft academically, and her love of food. She spoke to my soul when she mentioned bread and chocolate.
Winston was an ooey-gooey cinnamon roll that I found myself gushing over every time he thought, spoke, or interacted with Willow. My one gripe with Winston was that he needed to stand up to mommy sooner. It felt a tad like he was a teenager rather than a grown man whenever he interacted or thought about his mom. It played to his flaws, and it rounded him out, but it's just something that personally bothers me. Sorry!
I really enjoyed the dedication to the spells. I felt as though I was doing this deep-dive study along with Willow and Winston as they attempted to figure out the ingredients to the soulmate spell. I'm still miffed about not knowing if the other spell truly was an invisibility spell, but I'm hopeful that in the next book, we'll get a greater glimpse, and threads will be connected.
Willoughby is such a beautiful writer, and I'm so excited to see what she does next!
**I received an arc in return for my honest opinion
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May 29, 2024
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🌶🌶
Tropes: Slow Burn, Soulmates
"You are hot, Willow, and there is not a second we are together that I do not want to grab you, shove you against a wall and kiss you senseless."
First, let me just say that this cover is GORGEOUS. It's eye catching, and the color scheme is definitely giving.
In this world, witches and magic aren't hidden. They have been around for ages, and their magic has contributed to society. The timeline is in the modern day. Willow is a quirky college professor that teaches the history of witches magic, while also notably not a witch. Winston is the attractive new owner of Willow's favorite coffee shop, and his baking skills are top notch. When Willow runs into some problems with her research, she turns to Winston for help, and it puts them both on a path to self discovery- maybe even love.
Winston and Willow are just so cute and awkward. It's funny to watch these 2 wade through their feelings. Willow's best friends Piper and Tess (a witch and Pixie) are my favorite cheerleaders. They are hilarious! They pushed Willow when she needed to be, while simultaneously being entertained by the show.
It was a cute little magical rom-com, and I would love to explore this world a little more.
Spice: 🌶🌶
Tropes: Slow Burn, Soulmates
"You are hot, Willow, and there is not a second we are together that I do not want to grab you, shove you against a wall and kiss you senseless."
First, let me just say that this cover is GORGEOUS. It's eye catching, and the color scheme is definitely giving.
In this world, witches and magic aren't hidden. They have been around for ages, and their magic has contributed to society. The timeline is in the modern day. Willow is a quirky college professor that teaches the history of witches magic, while also notably not a witch. Winston is the attractive new owner of Willow's favorite coffee shop, and his baking skills are top notch. When Willow runs into some problems with her research, she turns to Winston for help, and it puts them both on a path to self discovery- maybe even love.
Winston and Willow are just so cute and awkward. It's funny to watch these 2 wade through their feelings. Willow's best friends Piper and Tess (a witch and Pixie) are my favorite cheerleaders. They are hilarious! They pushed Willow when she needed to be, while simultaneously being entertained by the show.
It was a cute little magical rom-com, and I would love to explore this world a little more.
June 2, 2025
Baked & Brewed by Anne Willoughby is the first book in the Soulmates series. Willow teaches magical history at university. As she is writing her next academic book, she needs help with two spells she can't decipher. But the new owner of her favourite café, Winston, decides to help her. The closer they work together the more they are attracted to each other. But Willow is a human and Winston a witch, which might be an obstacle.
I did not expect to enjoy this book as much as I did. It was a really nice and cosy read. It would have been a perfect autumnal read. The book had magic, love and a little bit of spice. Just a perfect mix. However, there were several editing mistakes that dampened my reading experience. Some scenes also seemed a bit repetitive. Both are adults but did not manage to talk to each other about their intentions and expectations. They rather create an awkward atmosphere and not properly talk to each other.
The book was a nice read. Maybe I will read the second book in the series.
I did not expect to enjoy this book as much as I did. It was a really nice and cosy read. It would have been a perfect autumnal read. The book had magic, love and a little bit of spice. Just a perfect mix. However, there were several editing mistakes that dampened my reading experience. Some scenes also seemed a bit repetitive. Both are adults but did not manage to talk to each other about their intentions and expectations. They rather create an awkward atmosphere and not properly talk to each other.
The book was a nice read. Maybe I will read the second book in the series.
December 13, 2025
Overall, this was a very predictable, but very cute book. I really enjoyed the worldbuilding and felt like the setting was unique with everything occurring on a college campus in a world where witches and other creatures live in relative harmony with humans (at least in modern day, because the Salem Witch Trials were mentioned many times lol). I found the main crew of characters quite likable, but at many points in the book I found myself wishing that Tess would leave. She was there for so many of the tense, romantic moments. This was a really solid read!
SPOILERS AHEAD!
My favorite quotes/moments:
- "Sorry, here I am complaining about something that means nothing to you." "If it means something to you, I don't mind listening."
- "In the academic world, it's seen as shady if you make students buy your own book for a class you teach." Clearly some of my professors have not thought this before........
- "Then he tugged me closer to the end of the table and looked up at me. 'Time to eat.'" CRAZYYYY!
SPOILERS AHEAD!
My favorite quotes/moments:
- "Sorry, here I am complaining about something that means nothing to you." "If it means something to you, I don't mind listening."
- "In the academic world, it's seen as shady if you make students buy your own book for a class you teach." Clearly some of my professors have not thought this before........
- "Then he tugged me closer to the end of the table and looked up at me. 'Time to eat.'" CRAZYYYY!
February 24, 2025
I’m ashamed this took me so long to read! Life kept getting in the way of this beautiful cafe romance between a Professor and a Witch who becomes the owner of a coffee shop! Set in a magical world of this world where there’s a council that manages all beings.
Willow- loves magic, teaches magic and writes about spells and potions. Is a basic human woman who survives off the nectar of the goddess - coffee. Has been spurned by lovers in the past and really focuses on her career.
Winston- witch running away from an arranged marriage being orchestrated by his mother. Inherited the cafe and took over. Seems to be a nice quiet place to just kick off a new life. But then Willow walks in ….
She needs help with some spells to write in her book, and he cannot deny the attraction to her. But she’s not a witch, so will that lead them to ruin? Mix in a meddling best friend or two and well….
This is an epic experience and it deserves to be made into a mini series on tv it’s just that good!
Willow- loves magic, teaches magic and writes about spells and potions. Is a basic human woman who survives off the nectar of the goddess - coffee. Has been spurned by lovers in the past and really focuses on her career.
Winston- witch running away from an arranged marriage being orchestrated by his mother. Inherited the cafe and took over. Seems to be a nice quiet place to just kick off a new life. But then Willow walks in ….
She needs help with some spells to write in her book, and he cannot deny the attraction to her. But she’s not a witch, so will that lead them to ruin? Mix in a meddling best friend or two and well….
This is an epic experience and it deserves to be made into a mini series on tv it’s just that good!
October 25, 2024
Sweet and spicy romance with flavor and flair
This is the first book I read by Anne Willoughby and for the most part I thoroughly enjoyed it. Baked and Brews was an easy read that was sweet and adorable with its characters. The blend of magic and modern living was well written and it was very smooth. Winston and Willow were adorable and I love coffee so that made the book even better.
I gave this book 4 stars because it was advertised as low spice but it was not. I really enjoyed the blossoming friendship and crushes between Winston and Willow but then things took a turn very quickly. I thought it was going to be closed door or fade to black but it was very detailed on the physical aspects of their actions and I didn't enjoy it. I honestly skipped the two or three scenes of it. Other people will enjoy it but it wasn't my cup of coffee.
This is the first book I read by Anne Willoughby and for the most part I thoroughly enjoyed it. Baked and Brews was an easy read that was sweet and adorable with its characters. The blend of magic and modern living was well written and it was very smooth. Winston and Willow were adorable and I love coffee so that made the book even better.
I gave this book 4 stars because it was advertised as low spice but it was not. I really enjoyed the blossoming friendship and crushes between Winston and Willow but then things took a turn very quickly. I thought it was going to be closed door or fade to black but it was very detailed on the physical aspects of their actions and I didn't enjoy it. I honestly skipped the two or three scenes of it. Other people will enjoy it but it wasn't my cup of coffee.
September 8, 2025
CW: infidelity (mentioned, off-page)
Closed Door Mod: Chapter 15 (some parts), Chapter 20 (some parts)
Baked & Brewed has so much potential, with a cute and cozy vibe and great friendship dynamics. However, I don't know how anyone could read this book and not think that it needs so much more editing. Like, it was glaringly obvious from time/space inconsistencies to random filler tangents that don't necessarily add anything to the story and even grammatical errors so blatantly apparent on the page. I do think that Willoughby's Soulmates series can be a great series and I am interested in reading the other books in that series, but there's a definite need to invest in some proper editing.
Closed Door Mod: Chapter 15 (some parts), Chapter 20 (some parts)
Baked & Brewed has so much potential, with a cute and cozy vibe and great friendship dynamics. However, I don't know how anyone could read this book and not think that it needs so much more editing. Like, it was glaringly obvious from time/space inconsistencies to random filler tangents that don't necessarily add anything to the story and even grammatical errors so blatantly apparent on the page. I do think that Willoughby's Soulmates series can be a great series and I am interested in reading the other books in that series, but there's a definite need to invest in some proper editing.
June 14, 2024
This really was just a cozy book to read. We meet our professor FMC and the new cafe owner MMC. At first they are thrown together but then they agree to a deal to help our professor finish the last of her book. I just loved reading this. I wanted it to be a autumn day with piping hot coffee and a muffin next me covered in blankets. The only thing is that there is one mystery that they solve in the book that we actually don’t get to know the answer. And a day later and I am still dwelling on that.
July 6, 2024
This book is a Cozy Romantasy. In this dual POV story you follow Willow and Winston. Willow is a fun, spunky, and magic-loving college professor. She is not magical but loves it and teaches about magic history at a college. Winston comes from a magic family with a lot of influence. He bought his Aunt's Cafe to move away from his mom and the arranged marriage she wanted.
Willow is working to put lish a book with lost spells in it but can't quite get the last two; she gets Winston to help her. With spending more time together what will happen? You have to check this book out!
Willow is working to put lish a book with lost spells in it but can't quite get the last two; she gets Winston to help her. With spending more time together what will happen? You have to check this book out!
December 22, 2024
This was a very super cute read. Friend to lover's romance. I really enjoyed the book.
Willow is the human professor who teaches the history of witch's magic. She earned her role at the university. Shes an author and researcher. Willow has an addiction to coffee. She has a fairy as a roommate and best friend who is a witch.
Winston comes from a lengthy line of witches. His mother has excessive expectations for marriage. He is now the new owner of Willows favorite coffee shop. The first meeting he saves her life. Then he ends up helping her translate a spell for her newest book.
Magic is not hidden in this world. Pipe and Tess give the push to pursue a romance. You can feel the chemistry between Willow and Winston. The mention of my favorite show Friends and the one and only question that helps her with that push towards Winston was cute. I loved watching their relationship grow and look forward to Piper's book.
Willow is the human professor who teaches the history of witch's magic. She earned her role at the university. Shes an author and researcher. Willow has an addiction to coffee. She has a fairy as a roommate and best friend who is a witch.
Winston comes from a lengthy line of witches. His mother has excessive expectations for marriage. He is now the new owner of Willows favorite coffee shop. The first meeting he saves her life. Then he ends up helping her translate a spell for her newest book.
Magic is not hidden in this world. Pipe and Tess give the push to pursue a romance. You can feel the chemistry between Willow and Winston. The mention of my favorite show Friends and the one and only question that helps her with that push towards Winston was cute. I loved watching their relationship grow and look forward to Piper's book.
May 1, 2025
A cute little supernatural academia/rom com that takes place at a café near campus. A human professor with an absurd addiction to coffee, pastries, and her obsession with magic and spells, falls head over heels for the cute café owner, Winston who happens to be from a well known family of witches. Willow’s sidekick Tess, a pixie, is hilarious she’s a spicy little thing with absolutely no filter. I could really see this as a supernatural hallmark-like movie. It’s a quick read, if you’re looking for something light and cozy, or if you’re just obsessed with coffee shops in general.
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September 19, 2025I just couldn't get into this one and dropped it at 29% (page 93) at which point basically nothing has happened. This is definitely more of a "cozy" romance and I guess I am just looking for more action. This is why I decided not to leave a rating, I think it's more of a me problem.
However, I do want to also say that the constant mentions of how much she loves coffee, how much she consumes coffee, how much she thinks about coffee.....it gets to be a lot. This book could definitely have been shorter with editing and maybe it would have flowed better for me.
However, I do want to also say that the constant mentions of how much she loves coffee, how much she consumes coffee, how much she thinks about coffee.....it gets to be a lot. This book could definitely have been shorter with editing and maybe it would have flowed better for me.
May 28, 2024
This was a great read, I struggled to put it down to go to work haha.
I love the two main characters Willow and Winston and cannot wait to see what happens in the next book(s?). I'd love to know more about Tess and Piper and Aunty on her cruise!
It was a cute read filled with potions and baking and coffee! Haha
The "spicy" scenes were pretty good, especially for a Romance.
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I love the two main characters Willow and Winston and cannot wait to see what happens in the next book(s?). I'd love to know more about Tess and Piper and Aunty on her cruise!
It was a cute read filled with potions and baking and coffee! Haha
The "spicy" scenes were pretty good, especially for a Romance.
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I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 30, 2024
I wasn’t sure if I would like a story with fairies, witches and such but this book solidified that for me. I was disappointed when I had to put it down for any reason. I fell inlove with Winston and Willow and their story. Would love to see more from them or maybe a spin off for our girls Piper or Tess?
Disclaimer: I received this book as an ARC reader and I am giving my voluntary honest review.
Disclaimer: I received this book as an ARC reader and I am giving my voluntary honest review.
June 2, 2024
Omg! I love this book! It’s so cute and sweet. Two soulmates finding themselves. I need a cute love story like this but now I wanna know how Willows and Winston’s relationship go!!!! And I wanna see if angry need to only marry a witch momma cools her jets when she meets Willow cause we all know Maggie would probably flip on her!!! Definitely not my normal read but I loved it and I would like more!!
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