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Witch City #2
At Last Sight
At Last Sight
follows Imogen, a reluctant clairvoyant on the run from her past, and Cade, the stubborn detective determined to give her a future…
Imogen Warner has spent ten years running scared.
After a childhood in the spotlight, the clairvoyant left home at fifteen without looking back. In the decade since, she's moved from place to place like a ghost, keeping her head down, her powers hidden, and her name out of the newspapers. Anonymity is no longer an option when she finds herself in Salem, Massachusetts.
Despite Imogen's initial determination to hold everyone at arm's length, she's quickly caught up in the unique magic of the town—and its eccentric residents. She feels at home for the first time in forever. At least, until an annoyingly persistent—and annoyingly handsome—local detective demands she use her unique abilities to help solve his latest case.
Cade Hightower never runs from a fight.
The decorated detective thrives on a challenge, whether it's with the case files on his desk or the women in his bed. He's instantly captivated by the beautiful new arrival in his town—the one with the witchy eyes and the mysterious past. The more he interacts with Imogen, the more he wants to peel back her layers one by one. (And, while he's at it, peel off her clothes piece by piece).
Too bad he's got no time for either. Cade's top priority is tracking down the young trick-or-treater who vanished seemingly into thin air on Halloween night. And he's willing to use any tactic—even Imogen's unconventional ones—to bring the child home before it's too late.
Tensions and tempers run hot in this opposites-attract romance set in the infamously witchy city of Salem. At Last Sight balances suspense with spicy scenes, spooky moments, and lots of laughs. While the story is a total standalone, it does contain some crossover characters and settings from book one, Bad Luck Charm.
Imogen Warner has spent ten years running scared.
After a childhood in the spotlight, the clairvoyant left home at fifteen without looking back. In the decade since, she's moved from place to place like a ghost, keeping her head down, her powers hidden, and her name out of the newspapers. Anonymity is no longer an option when she finds herself in Salem, Massachusetts.
Despite Imogen's initial determination to hold everyone at arm's length, she's quickly caught up in the unique magic of the town—and its eccentric residents. She feels at home for the first time in forever. At least, until an annoyingly persistent—and annoyingly handsome—local detective demands she use her unique abilities to help solve his latest case.
Cade Hightower never runs from a fight.
The decorated detective thrives on a challenge, whether it's with the case files on his desk or the women in his bed. He's instantly captivated by the beautiful new arrival in his town—the one with the witchy eyes and the mysterious past. The more he interacts with Imogen, the more he wants to peel back her layers one by one. (And, while he's at it, peel off her clothes piece by piece).
Too bad he's got no time for either. Cade's top priority is tracking down the young trick-or-treater who vanished seemingly into thin air on Halloween night. And he's willing to use any tactic—even Imogen's unconventional ones—to bring the child home before it's too late.
Tensions and tempers run hot in this opposites-attract romance set in the infamously witchy city of Salem. At Last Sight balances suspense with spicy scenes, spooky moments, and lots of laughs. While the story is a total standalone, it does contain some crossover characters and settings from book one, Bad Luck Charm.
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Julie Johnson
28 books3,323 followersJULIE JOHNSON is the #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of The Wind Weaver. When she's not writing, Julie can most often be found sitting on the beach near her home in her native Massachusetts, adding stamps to her passport, drinking too much coffee, and avoiding reality by disappearing between the pages of a book. She published her debut novel on a lark, just before her senior year of college, and she's never looked back. Since, she has published twenty other novels, which have been translated into more than a dozen different languages and appeared on bestseller lists all over the world.
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February 7, 2024
I’ve gotten so many messages about AT LAST SIGHT, the next standalone in my Witch City series! I want to reassure you that yes, I am writing it, and yes, it will soon be in your hot little hands.
RELEASE DATE: MARCH 1, 2024
COVER + BLURB REVEAL: FEBRUARY 7, 2024
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Here’s what to expect:
💖 Imogen & Cade’s story
💖 clairvoyant x detective
💖 she’s grumpy, he’s sunshine
💖 he falls first (and harder)
💖 found family trope
💖 ghost story vibes
💖 set in Salem, MA
💖 slow burn
💖 spicyyyyyyy
💖 available for preorder
💖 cover + blurb coming soon
I am aiming for a November release. (Yes, I know the preorder link says January 2024 on all e-retailers. I will move it up once I have a firm release date.) Love you all! 🫶🏻 Hope you’re as excited about this return to Witch City as I am…
PRE-ORDER LINKS:
AMAZON
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KOBO
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RELEASE DATE: MARCH 1, 2024
COVER + BLURB REVEAL: FEBRUARY 7, 2024
If you are a blogger, you can sign up for promo/ARCs here:
BLOGGER SIGN UP
Here’s what to expect:
💖 Imogen & Cade’s story
💖 clairvoyant x detective
💖 she’s grumpy, he’s sunshine
💖 he falls first (and harder)
💖 found family trope
💖 ghost story vibes
💖 set in Salem, MA
💖 slow burn
💖 spicyyyyyyy
💖 available for preorder
💖 cover + blurb coming soon
I am aiming for a November release. (Yes, I know the preorder link says January 2024 on all e-retailers. I will move it up once I have a firm release date.) Love you all! 🫶🏻 Hope you’re as excited about this return to Witch City as I am…
PRE-ORDER LINKS:
AMAZON
APPLE BOOKS
KOBO
NOOK
GOOGLE PLAY
April 6, 2025
Story 3.5 rounded up stars. Narration 4.5 stars
I liked this but not enough to give it 4 full stars. It was good, but I liked book one better. My problem was with the hero. Men who are so take charge the woman gets rolled over(bulldozed)almost at times just drives me a bit nuts. It just seemed like “my way or the highway”was his mantra. Even if he was right. Of course, it caused a bit of angst-for me anyway. And that’s the reason I couldn’t give it a full 4 stars. The hero in book one had the same problem at times, but not enough to bother me as much. I hope that makes sense.
As far as the actual story, the heroine is the real deal psychic but she’s on the run from an uncle that kept her under lock and key, only allowed to perform as he pocketed all the money she earned. She’s also on the run from her latest ex-boyfriend who was trying to use her in the same way. She’s traveling from place to place never settling for long, afraid that her uncle will find her. She is an adult now, but has been on the run since she was 15. She finds herself in a broken down car in Salem, Massachusetts right before Halloween. Low on money and no place to go. A detective stops to help her and that’s all it takes. A big part of the book happens when a child goes missing. And I’m going to leave it there as I don’t like spoilers-even though that part bothered me too. I did mostly like the relationship and all the problems and friendships that happen for the heroine as she tries to make a life there. Characters from book one feature prominently as well. Oh, and there’s a big puppy involved. Always a good thing in a book for me. I do recommend it to adult romance readers.
I liked this but not enough to give it 4 full stars. It was good, but I liked book one better. My problem was with the hero. Men who are so take charge the woman gets rolled over(bulldozed)almost at times just drives me a bit nuts. It just seemed like “my way or the highway”was his mantra. Even if he was right. Of course, it caused a bit of angst-for me anyway. And that’s the reason I couldn’t give it a full 4 stars. The hero in book one had the same problem at times, but not enough to bother me as much. I hope that makes sense.
As far as the actual story, the heroine is the real deal psychic but she’s on the run from an uncle that kept her under lock and key, only allowed to perform as he pocketed all the money she earned. She’s also on the run from her latest ex-boyfriend who was trying to use her in the same way. She’s traveling from place to place never settling for long, afraid that her uncle will find her. She is an adult now, but has been on the run since she was 15. She finds herself in a broken down car in Salem, Massachusetts right before Halloween. Low on money and no place to go. A detective stops to help her and that’s all it takes. A big part of the book happens when a child goes missing. And I’m going to leave it there as I don’t like spoilers-even though that part bothered me too. I did mostly like the relationship and all the problems and friendships that happen for the heroine as she tries to make a life there. Characters from book one feature prominently as well. Oh, and there’s a big puppy involved. Always a good thing in a book for me. I do recommend it to adult romance readers.
March 6, 2024
I did not care for this, which is disappointing because I loved her first book in the Witch City Series. The men in this book were HORRIBLE to the women. I couldn’t stand it. Cade’s friend literally took Imogen to Cade’s house because he wanted her in bed and to be naked? Like what a pig. She isn’t an object or a prize. Then, Cade is all protective over Imogen and yelling at her for leaving her house? But yet doesn’t like controlling men? He literally tells her what she can and can’t do. I’m not done!!! The men call the women all sorts of horrible names. I CANNNNOOOTTTTT. The men ruined this book. I hated them all. The end.
March 8, 2024
“He looked pissed. Beyond pissed. And not at Donny. At me. Shit. Why was he pissed at me? I hadn’t done anything! …Had I?”
well, it’s been a nice run, but I think this might be where I cut ties with julie johnson. I love MMCs that do what they want but when they inevitably fuck around and find out with the FMC, I like groveling and idk an actual apology, maybe some accountability. that never happens with julie johnson. NEVER. not one single time in any of her books I’ve read which leads to situations wherein the male lead just kind of goes around doing fucked up shit in the name of “protection” and it just gets brushed over.
imogen is clairvoyant and gets visions when she touches people (looking at you, miss theodora crain). she’s lived her entire life on the run, trying to escape a life of exploitation and abuse, and she ends up in our very own Salem. she meets cade, a detective from book one, and when shit hits the fan and a little boy goes missing on halloween and she’s asked to help, she has to choose between a life of running or sticking around and using her past as a key for the future. typical, witchy small town suspense romance.
suspense romance is a subgenre I’ve only ventured in a few times, but in most cases I’m usually sold on the tropes - y’know, the angst, the protectiveness, etc. cade hightower is just another one of julie johnson’s male leads that’s made me question if being protective in romantic fiction is really all its cracked up to be. to be fair, I knew and was prepared for this prior to starting this book, as this is a pattern for her, but I always have this annoying little voice in my head telling me to give her a second chance, maybe this book will be different. for the record, it’s not. cade would rather yell at imogen for ‘placing herself in a dangerous situation’ than use a single brain cell to sit and comfort her first or try to figure out WHY she was involved. most of the dangerous situations are things imogen couldn’t have avoided or were done with selfless intent to help somebody else, but that meant little to nothing to cade. this is made implicitly clear because it happens repeatedly throughout the book. it’s always about cade being overprotective and getting angry and then making decisions for her to keep her safe as if she’s got no autonomy.
from their very first meeting, cade immediately takes control of the situation and decides what’s best for imogen. listen, I watched the vampire diaries, I READ the vampire diaries, I lived through my delena era - I know what overprotective characters are like and how far they can push the line before they reach the point of no return for me. not to mention that this dynamic also only works if and only if the FMC is willing to push and fight back, not get angry for .03 seconds and then let it go. there is zero apology, zero accountability and it makes me feel claustrophobic on behalf of imogen and all the other FMCs julie johnson has tortured for however many books. imogen’s serious lack of autonomy in regards to her relationship with cade is something I cannot get behind, no bueno. toxic characters are my niche - again, klaus mikaelson anyone? - but I don’t trust julie johnson anymore to write them properly in a way that isn’t going to piss me off.
3/5.
well, it’s been a nice run, but I think this might be where I cut ties with julie johnson. I love MMCs that do what they want but when they inevitably fuck around and find out with the FMC, I like groveling and idk an actual apology, maybe some accountability. that never happens with julie johnson. NEVER. not one single time in any of her books I’ve read which leads to situations wherein the male lead just kind of goes around doing fucked up shit in the name of “protection” and it just gets brushed over.
imogen is clairvoyant and gets visions when she touches people (looking at you, miss theodora crain). she’s lived her entire life on the run, trying to escape a life of exploitation and abuse, and she ends up in our very own Salem. she meets cade, a detective from book one, and when shit hits the fan and a little boy goes missing on halloween and she’s asked to help, she has to choose between a life of running or sticking around and using her past as a key for the future. typical, witchy small town suspense romance.
suspense romance is a subgenre I’ve only ventured in a few times, but in most cases I’m usually sold on the tropes - y’know, the angst, the protectiveness, etc. cade hightower is just another one of julie johnson’s male leads that’s made me question if being protective in romantic fiction is really all its cracked up to be. to be fair, I knew and was prepared for this prior to starting this book, as this is a pattern for her, but I always have this annoying little voice in my head telling me to give her a second chance, maybe this book will be different. for the record, it’s not. cade would rather yell at imogen for ‘placing herself in a dangerous situation’ than use a single brain cell to sit and comfort her first or try to figure out WHY she was involved. most of the dangerous situations are things imogen couldn’t have avoided or were done with selfless intent to help somebody else, but that meant little to nothing to cade. this is made implicitly clear because it happens repeatedly throughout the book. it’s always about cade being overprotective and getting angry and then making decisions for her to keep her safe as if she’s got no autonomy.
from their very first meeting, cade immediately takes control of the situation and decides what’s best for imogen. listen, I watched the vampire diaries, I READ the vampire diaries, I lived through my delena era - I know what overprotective characters are like and how far they can push the line before they reach the point of no return for me. not to mention that this dynamic also only works if and only if the FMC is willing to push and fight back, not get angry for .03 seconds and then let it go. there is zero apology, zero accountability and it makes me feel claustrophobic on behalf of imogen and all the other FMCs julie johnson has tortured for however many books. imogen’s serious lack of autonomy in regards to her relationship with cade is something I cannot get behind, no bueno. toxic characters are my niche - again, klaus mikaelson anyone? - but I don’t trust julie johnson anymore to write them properly in a way that isn’t going to piss me off.
3/5.
April 1, 2024
It was dumb of me to read this book. I hated the first one because the male love interest just fucking sucked. This love interest also sucks, but less.
Listen, Julie Johnson, these men you write. They are awful. Controlling and possessive, obsessive and, quite frankly, it’s dangerous that you act like these are men worth being with. This behavior is not romantic. It is not sweet or thoughtful or kind.
You wrote a book about a woman who was abused by multiple men, and you had her fall in love with a man who:
1. Broke into her hotel room to yell at her.
2. Demanded she stay exactly where he put her and never leave.
3. Got angry with her for doing something he didn’t want her to. Like leaving his house. Or standing up for a friend. Some guy physically assaults her and Mr love interest GOT MAD AT HER ABOUT IT.
4. Basically forces her to spend the night at his place and then basically makes her move in with him.
5. Tells her she can’t be friends with people.
6. Never asks for permission to invade her life, never explains shit, just barges on ahead without a thought to the fact that you need to communicate with someone to be in a healthy relationship.
There’s more, like the whole scene where one of the other asshole macho guy drives her to his house and tells her it’s bc Cade needs a woman to fuck him after a bad day, and if she isn’t staying with Case she should come to his house?? What the actual fuck, lady? Why would you put that in there?
But it’s all ok in your books, because the guy has good intentions and really loves her and all that good stuff. The guy would never HIT her. So it’s romantic.
Abuse isn’t just physical. Controlling someone, preventing them from leaving somewhere, yelling at them for standing up for friends, telling them they can’t be friends with certain people… that sounds pretty bad to me.
For all that he talks about freedom to her and “gives her freedom” in the end, his controlling nature suggests that she isn’t actually very free.
Fuck these books. I am never reading anything by this author again.
Listen, Julie Johnson, these men you write. They are awful. Controlling and possessive, obsessive and, quite frankly, it’s dangerous that you act like these are men worth being with. This behavior is not romantic. It is not sweet or thoughtful or kind.
You wrote a book about a woman who was abused by multiple men, and you had her fall in love with a man who:
1. Broke into her hotel room to yell at her.
2. Demanded she stay exactly where he put her and never leave.
3. Got angry with her for doing something he didn’t want her to. Like leaving his house. Or standing up for a friend. Some guy physically assaults her and Mr love interest GOT MAD AT HER ABOUT IT.
4. Basically forces her to spend the night at his place and then basically makes her move in with him.
5. Tells her she can’t be friends with people.
6. Never asks for permission to invade her life, never explains shit, just barges on ahead without a thought to the fact that you need to communicate with someone to be in a healthy relationship.
There’s more, like the whole scene where one of the other asshole macho guy drives her to his house and tells her it’s bc Cade needs a woman to fuck him after a bad day, and if she isn’t staying with Case she should come to his house?? What the actual fuck, lady? Why would you put that in there?
But it’s all ok in your books, because the guy has good intentions and really loves her and all that good stuff. The guy would never HIT her. So it’s romantic.
Abuse isn’t just physical. Controlling someone, preventing them from leaving somewhere, yelling at them for standing up for friends, telling them they can’t be friends with certain people… that sounds pretty bad to me.
For all that he talks about freedom to her and “gives her freedom” in the end, his controlling nature suggests that she isn’t actually very free.
Fuck these books. I am never reading anything by this author again.
March 6, 2024
4.5 stars! 🔮
I absolutely love this universe Julie Johnson has created. This was everything I hoped it would be and more! 🥰😍
This story picks up where we left off in Bad Luck Charm. Imogen is on the run from her past and finds herself in the charming town of Salem, Massachusetts. Although she only plans to stay as long as she can get her car fixed, she finds herself drawn into the strange energy and drama of the town, and ends up with a group of good friends and a broody detective who is hell bent on getting her to stay forever.
This was so FUN. I absolutely loved Bad Luck Charm for its fall vibes and spooky setting. But I actually think I liked this one more. Cade and Imogen are perfect. He is protective without being controlling. He’s tall and strong and hot and the instant tension between him and Imogen was delightful 😈 the banter was just 🤌
At Last Sight featured many more interactions with interesting side characters. We got to see more of Gwen and Graham, Flo, who is hilarious, Georgia and her two sons, the rest of the Gravewatch boys, and of course Sally and Agatha. I thought the plot for this one was much more involved. A boy goes missing on Halloween and Cade must try and track him down before time runs out. The unique twist is that Imogen is a clairvoyant, and gets visions of the past when she touches people and objects. She and Cade work together to solve the mystery, all while falling hard for each other.
The romance was delicious, the smut was 🔥, the characters warmed my heart, and the setting was painted perfectly. And to top it off, the cover art is adorable. I am so excited that there’s gonna be another book!!
I absolutely love this universe Julie Johnson has created. This was everything I hoped it would be and more! 🥰😍
This story picks up where we left off in Bad Luck Charm. Imogen is on the run from her past and finds herself in the charming town of Salem, Massachusetts. Although she only plans to stay as long as she can get her car fixed, she finds herself drawn into the strange energy and drama of the town, and ends up with a group of good friends and a broody detective who is hell bent on getting her to stay forever.
This was so FUN. I absolutely loved Bad Luck Charm for its fall vibes and spooky setting. But I actually think I liked this one more. Cade and Imogen are perfect. He is protective without being controlling. He’s tall and strong and hot and the instant tension between him and Imogen was delightful 😈 the banter was just 🤌
At Last Sight featured many more interactions with interesting side characters. We got to see more of Gwen and Graham, Flo, who is hilarious, Georgia and her two sons, the rest of the Gravewatch boys, and of course Sally and Agatha. I thought the plot for this one was much more involved. A boy goes missing on Halloween and Cade must try and track him down before time runs out. The unique twist is that Imogen is a clairvoyant, and gets visions of the past when she touches people and objects. She and Cade work together to solve the mystery, all while falling hard for each other.
The romance was delicious, the smut was 🔥, the characters warmed my heart, and the setting was painted perfectly. And to top it off, the cover art is adorable. I am so excited that there’s gonna be another book!!
February 28, 2024
I LOVED THIS BOOK. Honestly, I was almost afraid to start it. It was such a highly anticipated 2024 read I didn't know if it could possibly measure up to my (very very high) expectations. I read Bad Luck Charm last year and was utterly enchanted, so I sort of doubted this second installment in the Witch City series would be as good....
HOWEVER! I am happy to be proved wrong. VERY WRONG! This second book somehow exceeded all my expectations AND THEN SOME. I laughed, I cried (seriously, I was full on weeping over the sweatshirt scene, if you know you know), and I couldn't put it down. My kindle was fused to my hands for a full 24 hrs. At 500 pages, the story was long (like the first book) but somehow I read it in one day and still wanted more. The last 1/3 of the book especially was just a wild, exhilarating, unexpected ride with twists I didn't see coming and ALL THE FEELS.
I highly recommend this book -- and book one BAD LUCK CHARM -- if you want something slightly supernatural, slightly suspenseful, supremely funny, with the perfect amount of spice mixed in.
FIVE STARS, PLEASE GIVE ME SKYE AND SAWYER'S BOOK ASAP, JJ, I AM BEGGING YOU!
HOWEVER! I am happy to be proved wrong. VERY WRONG! This second book somehow exceeded all my expectations AND THEN SOME. I laughed, I cried (seriously, I was full on weeping over the sweatshirt scene, if you know you know), and I couldn't put it down. My kindle was fused to my hands for a full 24 hrs. At 500 pages, the story was long (like the first book) but somehow I read it in one day and still wanted more. The last 1/3 of the book especially was just a wild, exhilarating, unexpected ride with twists I didn't see coming and ALL THE FEELS.
I highly recommend this book -- and book one BAD LUCK CHARM -- if you want something slightly supernatural, slightly suspenseful, supremely funny, with the perfect amount of spice mixed in.
FIVE STARS, PLEASE GIVE ME SKYE AND SAWYER'S BOOK ASAP, JJ, I AM BEGGING YOU!
October 19, 2024
I loved the first book in this series and had been super excited to read this one. The books are some of those that are just are cosy and fun reads for me. The setting being in Salem with slight paranormal and mystery elements makes it fun. Cade and Imogen (and the puppy Socks) were very enjoyable to read about. The book is single POV and long, but it reads quickly and I never felt like “oh gosh I have so many pages left to finish this book.” You very much get into the mind of Imogen and it’s almost slice of life like.
The book takes place over maybe two weeks, so the romance is insta love. I promise it works though and there’s some things you find out later in the book that solidified the insta love being more believable for me. Imogen has always been running and Cade wants to be someone and somewhere she can feel at home. He’s protective without being overbearingly so. And again while the romance is fast, it works for the characters.
“I’m not your problem to fix.”
“You’re right. You are not a problem, Imogen. You are a purpose.”
🐶 includes a dog
🤍 strangers to lovers
🔮 clairvoyant
🤭 possessive and protective mmc
🚿 hair washing
💕 insta love
👏🏼 no third act breakup
single POV
5/5 stars ⭐️
2/5 spice level 🌶️
The book takes place over maybe two weeks, so the romance is insta love. I promise it works though and there’s some things you find out later in the book that solidified the insta love being more believable for me. Imogen has always been running and Cade wants to be someone and somewhere she can feel at home. He’s protective without being overbearingly so. And again while the romance is fast, it works for the characters.
“I’m not your problem to fix.”
“You’re right. You are not a problem, Imogen. You are a purpose.”
🐶 includes a dog
🤍 strangers to lovers
🔮 clairvoyant
🤭 possessive and protective mmc
🚿 hair washing
💕 insta love
👏🏼 no third act breakup
single POV
5/5 stars ⭐️
2/5 spice level 🌶️
April 19, 2024
I enjoyed the first book a lot better, the fmc in this was a bit of a doormat.
August 30, 2025
This was so much funnier than I was expecting, and I enjoyed the banter and snark. The FMC did get on my nerves at times, with her tendency to avoid any emotional connection to the MMC. She also lied a lot when it came to the nasty business going on in Salem, and this just hampered the investigation and got her into dangerous situations.
Got to give the hero points for tenacity- any other bloke would have given up on her well before the book was finished! How he managed to not throttle her out of sheer frustration is a mystery. And he was really hawt in an alpha, masterful kind of way- while still committed heart and soul to building a relationship. And he was the first with the ILY. Sigh.
I feel the book could have been a tad shorter, the storyline tighter, but I think the author enjoyed creating such a colourful bunch of side characters and she wanted to flesh them out a bit.
A very good 3.5 stars.
Got to give the hero points for tenacity- any other bloke would have given up on her well before the book was finished! How he managed to not throttle her out of sheer frustration is a mystery. And he was really hawt in an alpha, masterful kind of way- while still committed heart and soul to building a relationship. And he was the first with the ILY. Sigh.
I feel the book could have been a tad shorter, the storyline tighter, but I think the author enjoyed creating such a colourful bunch of side characters and she wanted to flesh them out a bit.
A very good 3.5 stars.
May 13, 2024
big mystery hater 🙋🏽♀️
big fan of this cute sorta magical mystery 🙋🏽♀️
I’m actually on Amazon rn ordering the rest of her books. Which is why this review has to be short. For the sake of my ordering.
IRREGARDLESS
I was dying at the crossover, I was dying at the Halloween Salem Mass Smalltown B&B Mystery core.
I loved Cade, Imogen definitely grew on me (slowly) but I loved how she found her home again.
big fan of this cute sorta magical mystery 🙋🏽♀️
I’m actually on Amazon rn ordering the rest of her books. Which is why this review has to be short. For the sake of my ordering.
IRREGARDLESS
I was dying at the crossover, I was dying at the Halloween Salem Mass Smalltown B&B Mystery core.
I loved Cade, Imogen definitely grew on me (slowly) but I loved how she found her home again.
March 31, 2024
3.5 stars
March 5, 2024
After reading "Bad Luck Charms", I did have quite big expectations about "At last sight". I wasn't sure if the book would be as good as the previous one. Boy, oh boy was I in for a big surprise.
Cade and Imogen's story starts when her car breaks down just when she's at the border of Salem. The one person that comes to her rescue is none other than Cade Hightower - the handsome detective we met in "Bad Luck Charm". From this moment on, their adventure begins.
This couple...OMG... This couple's story was everything that I needed. Cade was sexy, possessive and very protective towards Imogen. From the first moment, he made it his mission to help her with everything he could. All the time he was with her, he knew she was his forever. The thing is, he knew it even before he met her (you will know why when you are almost through the end of the book 🤫). Imogen, this sweet, strong and feisty woman, was the best woman for Cade's heart. She has a special gift. Because of the gift, her ex-boyfriend was using her to make money, which made her run far away. I do understand her fears about trusting people. She's been through a lot since her parents passed away. Then again, it was impossible for her not to form the best friendship ever with the Salem's crew. Even though there were times when Cade was quite possessive, he was always at her side being understanding, taking care of her and trying to get her out of harm's way. After all the drama in her life, she finally fell in love with the right man, a man that will give everything for her.
Let me say something... It's been a while since I've read a book about a couple that are so madly in love with one another. It wasn't only the sparks between them, it was the constant heat they felt every time they were together. I even saw it by reading about it. Their nights together...they were just mind-blowing. The spice, the kink, the smut...everything was perfect. I loved it in Gwen and Graham's book and I loved it even more with Imogen and Cade.
What else can I say, except... I am in love with this story, with this couple and with the author. Imogen and Cade's love was exactly how I expected it to be.
***Special thanks to Julie Johnson for providing me with this ARC. My review is given voluntarily.***
Cade and Imogen's story starts when her car breaks down just when she's at the border of Salem. The one person that comes to her rescue is none other than Cade Hightower - the handsome detective we met in "Bad Luck Charm". From this moment on, their adventure begins.
This couple...OMG... This couple's story was everything that I needed. Cade was sexy, possessive and very protective towards Imogen. From the first moment, he made it his mission to help her with everything he could. All the time he was with her, he knew she was his forever. The thing is, he knew it even before he met her (you will know why when you are almost through the end of the book 🤫). Imogen, this sweet, strong and feisty woman, was the best woman for Cade's heart. She has a special gift. Because of the gift, her ex-boyfriend was using her to make money, which made her run far away. I do understand her fears about trusting people. She's been through a lot since her parents passed away. Then again, it was impossible for her not to form the best friendship ever with the Salem's crew. Even though there were times when Cade was quite possessive, he was always at her side being understanding, taking care of her and trying to get her out of harm's way. After all the drama in her life, she finally fell in love with the right man, a man that will give everything for her.
Let me say something... It's been a while since I've read a book about a couple that are so madly in love with one another. It wasn't only the sparks between them, it was the constant heat they felt every time they were together. I even saw it by reading about it. Their nights together...they were just mind-blowing. The spice, the kink, the smut...everything was perfect. I loved it in Gwen and Graham's book and I loved it even more with Imogen and Cade.
What else can I say, except... I am in love with this story, with this couple and with the author. Imogen and Cade's love was exactly how I expected it to be.
***Special thanks to Julie Johnson for providing me with this ARC. My review is given voluntarily.***
April 11, 2024
2.75 stars
I love Julie Johnson sooo much. So much so I preordered this book last year when it was first available for preorder. So much so, I’m gonna preorder the next book and any book she writes.
I was so fucking excited for this.
I’m so sad to say it wasn’t a hit for me. The story is fine. I was engaged and loved most of the characters and in particular the returning ones from the last book.
My problem is exclusively in the romance. It made no sense. It was nonexistent at best and borderline abusive at worst. The fmc acts like a psycho when a friendly police officer (the mmc) tries to help her during car trouble. It wasn’t a meet-cute as much as it was a meet-red flags. Her attitude was bizarre and hostile for no reason. However, I quickly got over this because the mmc is the definition of a walking red flag the more we get to know him. He’s charmed by the fmc and since there’s no dual POV in this book, I think I’m to assume he’s immediately all in with the fmc forever, because she’s cute? (You get some of his POV on this right at the end, but it didn’t matter at that point. tension building should happen throughout, not just explained away at the end)
The mmc’s personality takes a huge downturn after this. Any time the fmc is in any kind of perceived danger (that includes driving her friend to the police station) he yells at her. He advances menacingly on the fmc, grabs her wrist, yells more and eventually apologises. This cycle happens more than once. I honestly thought a few times he was going to hit her. He also never asks her out he just tells her they are going out. They have only known each other for 2-3 days at this point. Every time she did the right thing I was worried when he found out he was going to yell at her again. Everyday they get into a huge fight. Where he’s completely in the wrong.
I don’t care how hot or big his penis is or if he has 100 puppies, If a guy yelled at me because I helped a friend out when she was in trouble there would be a puff of smoke and a Katie shaped hole in the wall.
Fuck this guy.
I love Julie Johnson sooo much. So much so I preordered this book last year when it was first available for preorder. So much so, I’m gonna preorder the next book and any book she writes.
I was so fucking excited for this.
I’m so sad to say it wasn’t a hit for me. The story is fine. I was engaged and loved most of the characters and in particular the returning ones from the last book.
My problem is exclusively in the romance. It made no sense. It was nonexistent at best and borderline abusive at worst. The fmc acts like a psycho when a friendly police officer (the mmc) tries to help her during car trouble. It wasn’t a meet-cute as much as it was a meet-red flags. Her attitude was bizarre and hostile for no reason. However, I quickly got over this because the mmc is the definition of a walking red flag the more we get to know him. He’s charmed by the fmc and since there’s no dual POV in this book, I think I’m to assume he’s immediately all in with the fmc forever, because she’s cute? (You get some of his POV on this right at the end, but it didn’t matter at that point. tension building should happen throughout, not just explained away at the end)
The mmc’s personality takes a huge downturn after this. Any time the fmc is in any kind of perceived danger (that includes driving her friend to the police station) he yells at her. He advances menacingly on the fmc, grabs her wrist, yells more and eventually apologises. This cycle happens more than once. I honestly thought a few times he was going to hit her. He also never asks her out he just tells her they are going out. They have only known each other for 2-3 days at this point. Every time she did the right thing I was worried when he found out he was going to yell at her again. Everyday they get into a huge fight. Where he’s completely in the wrong.
I don’t care how hot or big his penis is or if he has 100 puppies, If a guy yelled at me because I helped a friend out when she was in trouble there would be a puff of smoke and a Katie shaped hole in the wall.
Fuck this guy.
February 29, 2024
Julie Johnson delivered with this book! It was full of magic and a bit of mayhem in one of my favorite places. This book really had it all:
✨a protective MMC who delivered some of the hottest lines
✨ a strong and sassy FMC who learned to love and accept her whole self
✨BANTER!!!
✨great female friendships that made me want to join their little circle
✨and a page turning mystery/ true crime subplot
This is Book 2 in her Witch City series of interconnected standalones. I highly recommend checking out Bad Luck Charm before reading because all those faves from that book are back! I love that we still get to peek in on those characters and continue to see how their life unfolds but with focus on a new couple. I thought I loved Gwen and Graham but Imogen and Cade were it for me!
Cade is a detective who goes after what he wants and he's decided that's Imogen. I love the way he pursues her, relentless yet so respectful of her boundaries and helping her accept every part of herself the way he does. Imogen is just passing through Salem, as she winds up there on accident on the way to her next place running from her past and her abilities as a clairvoyant. However the longer she stays in Salem the more she finds a reason to finally settle down somewhere for good.
This book is just amazing with the romance and the mystery, which sets it apart from other romcom books to add that darker element. I also really connect with her books because of how much Salem means to me.
The way Imogen starts to see Salem in the book reminded me of when I visited the city for the first time this fall. I love that Julie Johnson is sharing the magic of Salem with her books, can’t wait for her to continue this series.
I received an ARC of the book from the author but all opinions in my review are my own.
✨a protective MMC who delivered some of the hottest lines
✨ a strong and sassy FMC who learned to love and accept her whole self
✨BANTER!!!
✨great female friendships that made me want to join their little circle
✨and a page turning mystery/ true crime subplot
This is Book 2 in her Witch City series of interconnected standalones. I highly recommend checking out Bad Luck Charm before reading because all those faves from that book are back! I love that we still get to peek in on those characters and continue to see how their life unfolds but with focus on a new couple. I thought I loved Gwen and Graham but Imogen and Cade were it for me!
Cade is a detective who goes after what he wants and he's decided that's Imogen. I love the way he pursues her, relentless yet so respectful of her boundaries and helping her accept every part of herself the way he does. Imogen is just passing through Salem, as she winds up there on accident on the way to her next place running from her past and her abilities as a clairvoyant. However the longer she stays in Salem the more she finds a reason to finally settle down somewhere for good.
This book is just amazing with the romance and the mystery, which sets it apart from other romcom books to add that darker element. I also really connect with her books because of how much Salem means to me.
The way Imogen starts to see Salem in the book reminded me of when I visited the city for the first time this fall. I love that Julie Johnson is sharing the magic of Salem with her books, can’t wait for her to continue this series.
I received an ARC of the book from the author but all opinions in my review are my own.
March 1, 2024
Damn and Blast…..
Julie Johnson did it again. Just when I thought nothing could top Bad Luck Charm, here comes At Last Sight.
This book pulled me in from the first chapter. I found it so easy to connect with Imogen. She’s not an open book like our hot detective Cade is but as the book goes on Cade and all of her friends (so happy to see so many characters from Bad Luck Charm) help her to break out of her shell.
I absolutely love Cade and how protective he is of Imogen. Just through the words that Julie puts on a page so beautifully, you can tell Cade looks at Imogen as though she hung the moon. But Imogen has so much depth to her, everything she has been through and how she’s pulled herself out of her dark past is such an inspiration.
The banter between these two is off the charts!!! Cade is a very persistent man but Imogen is not one to back down. And THE SPICE?!?!? Get the cold showers started now, friends.
Onto the story line….we know from the description that Imogen is a clairvoyant and obviously it’s going to come into play throughout the book, but it is so much more than that!! I don’t want to give any spoilers with this review but the twists and turns kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time. And the romance and love between Imogen and Cade never took a back seat to the mystery that is the story of At Last Sight.
I absolutely loved this book. Devoured it. Not one to skip!!
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
Stars: ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
● he falls first(then falls harder)
● clairvoyant FMC
● detective MMC
● opposite sattract
● slowburn
● forced proximity
● found family
● spooky mystery
● open-doorspice
● cinnamon roll hero
*I received an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review
Julie Johnson did it again. Just when I thought nothing could top Bad Luck Charm, here comes At Last Sight.
This book pulled me in from the first chapter. I found it so easy to connect with Imogen. She’s not an open book like our hot detective Cade is but as the book goes on Cade and all of her friends (so happy to see so many characters from Bad Luck Charm) help her to break out of her shell.
I absolutely love Cade and how protective he is of Imogen. Just through the words that Julie puts on a page so beautifully, you can tell Cade looks at Imogen as though she hung the moon. But Imogen has so much depth to her, everything she has been through and how she’s pulled herself out of her dark past is such an inspiration.
The banter between these two is off the charts!!! Cade is a very persistent man but Imogen is not one to back down. And THE SPICE?!?!? Get the cold showers started now, friends.
Onto the story line….we know from the description that Imogen is a clairvoyant and obviously it’s going to come into play throughout the book, but it is so much more than that!! I don’t want to give any spoilers with this review but the twists and turns kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time. And the romance and love between Imogen and Cade never took a back seat to the mystery that is the story of At Last Sight.
I absolutely loved this book. Devoured it. Not one to skip!!
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
Stars: ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
● he falls first(then falls harder)
● clairvoyant FMC
● detective MMC
● opposite sattract
● slowburn
● forced proximity
● found family
● spooky mystery
● open-doorspice
● cinnamon roll hero
*I received an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review
February 28, 2024
You know when you are looking for a book that has a specific vibe, spice, amazing characters with great development, banter- basically a book that immediately brings you into that world and you feel so apart of it as if you are “in” the book?
Bad Luck Charm (book 1 of the Witch City series) was that book for me and At Last Sight is no different!
If this book was 1000 pages I would have devoured it and asked for more.
If you are a fan of witchy vibes, amazing banter, fun humor, ghost stories, amazing characters and side characters - this book has it
You follow Imogen as she flees from the apartment she shares with her dirtbag abusive boyfriend to find herself a new life. She’s a bit of a loner, jumping from place to place, has been burned by the people that should care for her, and because of her clairvoyant skill set, has been used for money. Her car decides to breakdown in Salem and a tall, hot, chiseled detective is there to offer a lending hand. Though for him, he’s stopped dead in his tracks by the beautiful woman bent over the front of her car. Cade (daddy) is dead set on making her his and planning on not letting her go but Imogen doesn’t trust easy and has been screwed over by law enforcement in the past. Once her car is fixed, she’s gone. Or so she thinks.
This book has:
🔮 forced proximity
🔮 slow burn
🔮 cinnamon roll MMC
🔮 mystery with a ghost story vibe
🔮 top notch banter
🔮 good humor
🔮 opposites attract
🔮 spice
I am shouting from the rooftops for y’all to read this because it will not disappoint!
Julie, thank you so much for an arc! I never wanted the story to end (I am now hungover and sad it’s over).
Bad Luck Charm (book 1 of the Witch City series) was that book for me and At Last Sight is no different!
If this book was 1000 pages I would have devoured it and asked for more.
If you are a fan of witchy vibes, amazing banter, fun humor, ghost stories, amazing characters and side characters - this book has it
You follow Imogen as she flees from the apartment she shares with her dirtbag abusive boyfriend to find herself a new life. She’s a bit of a loner, jumping from place to place, has been burned by the people that should care for her, and because of her clairvoyant skill set, has been used for money. Her car decides to breakdown in Salem and a tall, hot, chiseled detective is there to offer a lending hand. Though for him, he’s stopped dead in his tracks by the beautiful woman bent over the front of her car. Cade (daddy) is dead set on making her his and planning on not letting her go but Imogen doesn’t trust easy and has been screwed over by law enforcement in the past. Once her car is fixed, she’s gone. Or so she thinks.
This book has:
🔮 forced proximity
🔮 slow burn
🔮 cinnamon roll MMC
🔮 mystery with a ghost story vibe
🔮 top notch banter
🔮 good humor
🔮 opposites attract
🔮 spice
I am shouting from the rooftops for y’all to read this because it will not disappoint!
Julie, thank you so much for an arc! I never wanted the story to end (I am now hungover and sad it’s over).
March 12, 2024
4.5 stars! This was amazing! I loved being back in Salem with this crazy crew. The addition of Imogen felt seamless, like she was always part of the group. Absolutely adored the witchy vibes. The chemistry between Cade and Imogen was amazing, and so was the spice. I loved their backstory! Loved catching up with all my faves from Bad Luck Charm and I cannot wait for Sawyer’s story!
March 7, 2024
OBSESSED! Book two in the Witch City series was even better than the first! Literally the perfect amount of humor, sexy characters, and storyline! For such a thick brick I zipped thru it. I cannot wait for a third to be released. P.S. love the playlists in these badboys too.
March 4, 2024
I’m obsessed with this series
October 19, 2024
I did not want to put this book down at all! At Last Sight was so funny and in my opinion way better than bad luck charm.
November 3, 2024
Beware! Triggers - domestic violence, violence against women, a child is lost & feared abducted.
I liked the 1st book & decided to take a chance & pay full price for the one. I really liked it! Good story.
Heroine is clairvoyant. She meets the hero & they verbally spar. The story has been described better by others.
This is set during Halloween in Salem, Massachusetts.
One thing I didn't like is when the H/h finally have sex, no protection is used. This is after the heroine has fairly recently been with a man who cheated on her many times. Not very wise.
I liked the 1st book & decided to take a chance & pay full price for the one. I really liked it! Good story.
Heroine is clairvoyant. She meets the hero & they verbally spar. The story has been described better by others.
This is set during Halloween in Salem, Massachusetts.
One thing I didn't like is when the H/h finally have sex, no protection is used. This is after the heroine has fairly recently been with a man who cheated on her many times. Not very wise.
December 28, 2024
Loved the first book and was prepared for the pause-feminism actions of the main male love interest, however this did not work like the first book. I honestly don’t know if it was Cade’s actions that bothered me more or if it was Imogen’s personality (or lack of personality) that included a roll-over and take it mentality where she never really argued with Cade or always responded to his problematic actions with “wait, that was kind of sweet.” Where’s the fighting? And while we’re on the topic of missing factors…where was the burn? They got together in the middle of the book. I want to feel the BURN. It was seriously lacking in the delayed gratification aspect (where I think the first one excelled. Total introspection moment, that might have been the saving grace of the first book…).
In contrast, the plot outside of the romance wasn’t that bad…once it started past the half-way mark. Please tell me why I had to wait for a kid to get snatched to enjoy the book? That’s just not right. I’ll probs regret this but I’ll read the next one once it comes out.
BUT…if the romance doesn’t burn and they get together on like page 5 again I’ll riot in the streets.
In contrast, the plot outside of the romance wasn’t that bad…once it started past the half-way mark. Please tell me why I had to wait for a kid to get snatched to enjoy the book? That’s just not right. I’ll probs regret this but I’ll read the next one once it comes out.
BUT…if the romance doesn’t burn and they get together on like page 5 again I’ll riot in the streets.
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September 27, 2025I did like this better than the first book. I do wish we could dive more into the disappearance and less into the bossy man wounded woman relationship. But I really do like the friendship of the girls.
February 29, 2024
so so good - review to come!
June 16, 2024
Somehow this one was better than the first. I adored Imogen and Cade- and SOCKS!!!
April 20, 2025
3.75 this series is like an elsie silver X v.e. schwab combo surprise. can’t wait for the next one, but do have to say the men in these books are intensely controlling and i would have left them immediately
June 20, 2024
This was cute and kept me seated. Finished in one sitting and distracted me!
March 9, 2024
Dnf’d at 61%.
Was pushing myself to finish this but life’s too short for this mess of a book.
Was enjoying it at first which was why I bought it after reading the sample but good god, the mmc was over the top - instalove/lust, controlling, borderline abusive when she was just trying to help her friend.
Gave up this shocker when a side character, Welles, insisted on taking the fmc to the mmc’s house (which she told him several times she did not want to do) because the mmc had called him to say he’d had a bad day and needed her nude body in his bed so she could make him feel better. Gets worse as Welles then tells her that if she really didn’t want to then Welles would be happy to have her in his bed instead. What?? I was just blown away with the pure romance of that particular scenario. Jeez.
No thanks. Just no.
Was pushing myself to finish this but life’s too short for this mess of a book.
Was enjoying it at first which was why I bought it after reading the sample but good god, the mmc was over the top - instalove/lust, controlling, borderline abusive when she was just trying to help her friend.
Gave up this shocker when a side character, Welles, insisted on taking the fmc to the mmc’s house (which she told him several times she did not want to do) because the mmc had called him to say he’d had a bad day and needed her nude body in his bed so she could make him feel better. Gets worse as Welles then tells her that if she really didn’t want to then Welles would be happy to have her in his bed instead. What?? I was just blown away with the pure romance of that particular scenario. Jeez.
No thanks. Just no.
May 12, 2024
DNF at about 65% because I cannot stand the MMC and their relationship. She met this man 2 days ago after leaving an abusive relationship and he is showing so many red flags for the same shit. He breaks into her hotel room, forces her to come to his house, and doesn’t let her make any of her own decisions all in the name of “protecting her”. All of his behavior is troubling. I did not find it cute or romantic and had to stop reading
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