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Stupid Magical Love
For a sassy Georgia farm girl and an uptight city boy, love is a high-stakes bet that can warm a heart—or break it—in this spicy, emotional, and enchanting romance.
Ever since the magic dried up in Mystic Meadows, Rowe Wadley has fallen on hard times. Her piggycorns aren’t selling, and the family farm is in foreclosure. Then handsome Pane Maddox comes knocking. His I’m here to save your farm.
The hottie isn’t exactly selfless. His own future is on the line. Competing to become president of a luxury hotel chain, Pane has sixty days to whip a struggling business into shape. Which is okay by Rowe—that means putting the privileged and smug city slicker to work. But Pane never guessed he’d find farm labor so fulfilling, or the spunky country girl so down-to-earth appealing. To Rowe’s surprise, she’s seeing a whole new side to Pane. His dazzling green eyes aren’t bad, either. Soon, sparks fly on the piggycorn farm.
Once this high-stakes bet is over, Rowe knows that Pane is moving on. Though saving the farm is a dream, Rowe fears that now she’s about to lose her heart.
Ever since the magic dried up in Mystic Meadows, Rowe Wadley has fallen on hard times. Her piggycorns aren’t selling, and the family farm is in foreclosure. Then handsome Pane Maddox comes knocking. His I’m here to save your farm.
The hottie isn’t exactly selfless. His own future is on the line. Competing to become president of a luxury hotel chain, Pane has sixty days to whip a struggling business into shape. Which is okay by Rowe—that means putting the privileged and smug city slicker to work. But Pane never guessed he’d find farm labor so fulfilling, or the spunky country girl so down-to-earth appealing. To Rowe’s surprise, she’s seeing a whole new side to Pane. His dazzling green eyes aren’t bad, either. Soon, sparks fly on the piggycorn farm.
Once this high-stakes bet is over, Rowe knows that Pane is moving on. Though saving the farm is a dream, Rowe fears that now she’s about to lose her heart.
351 pages, Paperback
Published October 28, 2025
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Amy Boyles
158 books1,531 followersHey, I’m Amy,
I write books for folks who crave laugh-out-loud paranormal mysteries. I help bring humor into readers’ lives. I’ve got a Pharm D in pharmacy, a BA in Creative Writing and a Masters in Life.
And when I’m not writing or chasing around two small children (one of which is four going on thirteen), I can be found antique shopping for a great deal, getting my roots touched up (because that’s an every four week job) and figuring out when I can get back to Disney World.
If you’re dying to know more about my wacky life, here are three things you don’t know about me.
—In college I spent a semester at Marvel Comics working in the X-Men office.
—I worked at Carnegie Hall.
—I grew up in a barbecue restaurant—literally. My parents owned one.
If you want to reach out to me—and I love to hear from readers—you can email me at amyboylesauthor@gmail.com.
Happy reading!
I write books for folks who crave laugh-out-loud paranormal mysteries. I help bring humor into readers’ lives. I’ve got a Pharm D in pharmacy, a BA in Creative Writing and a Masters in Life.
And when I’m not writing or chasing around two small children (one of which is four going on thirteen), I can be found antique shopping for a great deal, getting my roots touched up (because that’s an every four week job) and figuring out when I can get back to Disney World.
If you’re dying to know more about my wacky life, here are three things you don’t know about me.
—In college I spent a semester at Marvel Comics working in the X-Men office.
—I worked at Carnegie Hall.
—I grew up in a barbecue restaurant—literally. My parents owned one.
If you want to reach out to me—and I love to hear from readers—you can email me at amyboylesauthor@gmail.com.
Happy reading!
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October 28, 2025
Stupid Magical Love by Amy Boyles
Stupid Love series #1. Paranormal romance. Magical realism.
Rowe Wadley is trying to resuscitate her mother’s farm in Mystic Meadows, Georgia but the magic of the town has dried up. When Pane Maddox offers to save her farm and the town, she can’t turn him down. She knows he has an agenda beyond the town but she can’t help falling for the man who seems to enjoy the farm work, the poker playing Tuesday night locals, and the varying personalities of the piggycorns. Not to mention the determination Rowe has in saving everyone.
Sixty days. Who wins?
Excerpt:
“a whole new farm—one brimming with life instead of one dying the agonizingly slow death of a Victorian-era courtesan succumbing to tuberculosis.”
🎧 I was able to alternate between an ebook and audiobook. The narration is performed by Samantha Summers and Troy Kian on alternating POV chapters. Each performs multiple voices including secondary characters. The performance is lively and entertaining with sadness, interest, and lust clearly heard. For me, the audiobook brings the characters and magic to reality.
I listened at 1.5 and slightly higher to match reading and conversation speed.
I loved the magical hopefulness of this story and even more the piggycorns each with their pink tufts of hair and horn. Mischievous, adorable with just a touch of magic. Just like Rowe and Troy as they work together, Stella and Tallulah, and Natalie, Troy’s younger sister.
Lots of humor, romance, sexy times, plus witty dialogue. Pure joy. Or magical love in this case.
I received a copy of this from NetGalley and Brilliance Publishing.
Stupid Love series #1. Paranormal romance. Magical realism.
Rowe Wadley is trying to resuscitate her mother’s farm in Mystic Meadows, Georgia but the magic of the town has dried up. When Pane Maddox offers to save her farm and the town, she can’t turn him down. She knows he has an agenda beyond the town but she can’t help falling for the man who seems to enjoy the farm work, the poker playing Tuesday night locals, and the varying personalities of the piggycorns. Not to mention the determination Rowe has in saving everyone.
Sixty days. Who wins?
Excerpt:
“a whole new farm—one brimming with life instead of one dying the agonizingly slow death of a Victorian-era courtesan succumbing to tuberculosis.”
🎧 I was able to alternate between an ebook and audiobook. The narration is performed by Samantha Summers and Troy Kian on alternating POV chapters. Each performs multiple voices including secondary characters. The performance is lively and entertaining with sadness, interest, and lust clearly heard. For me, the audiobook brings the characters and magic to reality.
I listened at 1.5 and slightly higher to match reading and conversation speed.
I loved the magical hopefulness of this story and even more the piggycorns each with their pink tufts of hair and horn. Mischievous, adorable with just a touch of magic. Just like Rowe and Troy as they work together, Stella and Tallulah, and Natalie, Troy’s younger sister.
Lots of humor, romance, sexy times, plus witty dialogue. Pure joy. Or magical love in this case.
I received a copy of this from NetGalley and Brilliance Publishing.
October 18, 2025
I loved everything about Stupid Magical Love! It’s your typical small-town-poor-woman, meets snobby rich man story but Amy did a great job of making the story unique with the small touches of magic and the banter was so good. I also laughed more than I expected to! And I never knew how much I need a piggycorn until now!
I did a combination of ebook, audiobook and immersion reading.
Audiobook review: Samantha Summers and Troy Kain both did excellent at bringing the characters to life and I loved listening to the book. For me personally Samantha hit the ball out of the park embodying Rowes character and accent and just made the book that much better! Thanks to Brilliance Audio for the alc!
I did a combination of ebook, audiobook and immersion reading.
Audiobook review: Samantha Summers and Troy Kain both did excellent at bringing the characters to life and I loved listening to the book. For me personally Samantha hit the ball out of the park embodying Rowes character and accent and just made the book that much better! Thanks to Brilliance Audio for the alc!
October 27, 2025
Was excited for a bit of a magical small town love story in preparation for Halloween time, and Stupid Magical Love was the perfect choice. Our fmc, Rowe Walden owns a struggling farm which her ex from hell is trying to foreclose on. MMC and billionaire Pane Alexander drives through her dying county town, bringing them together for a mutually beneficial plan to save her farm. I loved the small town community Boyles has created along with its neighbors. My favorite thing in this is Rowe raises Piggycorns ( piggies with unicorn horns) on her farm which sits next to a Unicorn farm. The sweet magic, along with their sweet story really made this a fast, fun read. Has a bit of heat along with some ex drama, but it’s a low angst read.
Thanks to NetGalley for this Arc, my opinions are my own.
Thanks to NetGalley for this Arc, my opinions are my own.
October 31, 2025
✨Review | Stupid Magical Love by Amy Boyles ✨
This book was pure cozy fun. Rowe Walden is doing everything she can to save her family’s piggycorn farm (pigs with unicorn horns 🐷🦄) from foreclosure. Troy Pane, a grumpy billionaire who’s in town on a bet to save a failing business in 60 days. Their paths cross, and soon sparks (and some magic) start to fly.
Mystic Meadows, the small town set on a ley line that’s slowly losing its magic, felt so alive. It has quirky neighbors, fun banter, and a real sense of community. There’s humor, piggycorns (can you tell I need one! 😂), and heart all mixed together. The mischievous piggycorns added the perfect touch of laughter.
It’s a light fun read!! 💕🐷
4.5⭐️’s
This book was pure cozy fun. Rowe Walden is doing everything she can to save her family’s piggycorn farm (pigs with unicorn horns 🐷🦄) from foreclosure. Troy Pane, a grumpy billionaire who’s in town on a bet to save a failing business in 60 days. Their paths cross, and soon sparks (and some magic) start to fly.
Mystic Meadows, the small town set on a ley line that’s slowly losing its magic, felt so alive. It has quirky neighbors, fun banter, and a real sense of community. There’s humor, piggycorns (can you tell I need one! 😂), and heart all mixed together. The mischievous piggycorns added the perfect touch of laughter.
It’s a light fun read!! 💕🐷
4.5⭐️’s
December 25, 2025
⭐ (Story) 2.75
⭐ (Narrator) 4
🌶️ 1
🥵 Spicy Chapters: 24, 33
❤️🔥 Swoon Factor: 2
📚 Tropes/Themes: magical realism, he takes care of her, small town, protective MMC, opposites attract, Rich/poor, country/City
👀 Dual POV 1st person
🎙️ Dual narration (Samantha Summers + Troy Kain)
⏰ Approx 6.5 hours @1.7x
💔 Triggers: mentions of parental death, and parental abandonment
💬 Eehhh this was cute I guess. It was a little too cutesy for me with the "piggy-corns".
I try not to be grossed out about unrealistic things but idk the idea of her keeping pig unicorns in her house just...ick 😂 and that set the whole stage for the story so it was doomed from the beginning.
I mean c'mon it's a freaking pig. I love bacon but I don't want a herd of pigs running through my house
As for the story itself, well the idea was cute and the writing wasn't terrible. Pane is forced to turn Rowe's piggy-corn farm around in an effort to win the CEO position for his family's hotel chain but falls in love with Rowe instead.
Side note ... I really hate the MCs names. I'm sure this is an unpopular opinion but I feel like lately there's this trend of using weird-ass names like this and I'm not here for it.
It does deal with some deep issues, like foreclosure, parental abandonment, toxic ex but it a lot of it is wrapped up in the "cutesy" vibe. Plus it felt like toward the end the author was just throwing random shit in to add length to the book.
The chemistry was lacking between the MCs as well, IMO.
I read this book because I have an ARC for the next one coming up soon so I guess we'll see how that goes 😬
⭐ (Narrator) 4
🌶️ 1
🥵 Spicy Chapters: 24, 33
❤️🔥 Swoon Factor: 2
📚 Tropes/Themes: magical realism, he takes care of her, small town, protective MMC, opposites attract, Rich/poor, country/City
👀 Dual POV 1st person
🎙️ Dual narration (Samantha Summers + Troy Kain)
⏰ Approx 6.5 hours @1.7x
💔 Triggers: mentions of parental death, and parental abandonment
💬 Eehhh this was cute I guess. It was a little too cutesy for me with the "piggy-corns".
I try not to be grossed out about unrealistic things but idk the idea of her keeping pig unicorns in her house just...ick 😂 and that set the whole stage for the story so it was doomed from the beginning.
I mean c'mon it's a freaking pig. I love bacon but I don't want a herd of pigs running through my house
As for the story itself, well the idea was cute and the writing wasn't terrible. Pane is forced to turn Rowe's piggy-corn farm around in an effort to win the CEO position for his family's hotel chain but falls in love with Rowe instead.
Side note ... I really hate the MCs names. I'm sure this is an unpopular opinion but I feel like lately there's this trend of using weird-ass names like this and I'm not here for it.
It does deal with some deep issues, like foreclosure, parental abandonment, toxic ex but it a lot of it is wrapped up in the "cutesy" vibe. Plus it felt like toward the end the author was just throwing random shit in to add length to the book.
The chemistry was lacking between the MCs as well, IMO.
I read this book because I have an ARC for the next one coming up soon so I guess we'll see how that goes 😬
August 30, 2025
3.5
i liked this in the sense that i was actively rooting for rowe to succeed. i liked the writing and the worldbuilding. i want a pet piggycorn. i enjoyed the side characters and their dynamic. all of these were good enough to warrant a 3.5 rating.
however, i did not like pane. i didn't care about the romance. since this is a romance, i needed to like rowe and pane as a couple. i needed to care about whether they would work well together or not. and i didn't. maybe they're in love, but i never got the feeling that he liked her. he's always condescending and snobbish, and i do think she deserved better.
thank you to netgalley and the publisher for sending me an arc in exchange for an honest review
i liked this in the sense that i was actively rooting for rowe to succeed. i liked the writing and the worldbuilding. i want a pet piggycorn. i enjoyed the side characters and their dynamic. all of these were good enough to warrant a 3.5 rating.
however, i did not like pane. i didn't care about the romance. since this is a romance, i needed to like rowe and pane as a couple. i needed to care about whether they would work well together or not. and i didn't. maybe they're in love, but i never got the feeling that he liked her. he's always condescending and snobbish, and i do think she deserved better.
thank you to netgalley and the publisher for sending me an arc in exchange for an honest review
October 30, 2025
That was beautiful!
There are times when a whimsical story is exactly what you need and this one is perfect. Unicorns ain't got nothin' on piggycorns! Sorry Stella we still love you.
The magic of the land is charming. Rowe and Pane are perfect for each other and I can hardly wait to see how Natalie takes on the World. Ready for the next in the series.
There are times when a whimsical story is exactly what you need and this one is perfect. Unicorns ain't got nothin' on piggycorns! Sorry Stella we still love you.
The magic of the land is charming. Rowe and Pane are perfect for each other and I can hardly wait to see how Natalie takes on the World. Ready for the next in the series.
October 31, 2025
I had won this book from a goodreads giveaway and I loved the story it was very good I can’t wait to read the second book to the series.
October 29, 2025
Rowe is going to lose the farm
Her dad was sick and they took out a loan to pay the bills. Pane arrives and helps her rebuild the farm. Together the farm is filled with magic.
Her dad was sick and they took out a loan to pay the bills. Pane arrives and helps her rebuild the farm. Together the farm is filled with magic.
August 4, 2025
All the characters in this book are very cartoonish. A caricature of a rich person, a caricature of an evil ex boyfriend. I don’t think every book has to be that serious - I picked up a book about a “piggycorn farm” after all - but even if it’s just a fun romp I want to like the characters. The way this was written unfortunately made that hard.
The POV of the MMC (Pane) is immediately very raunchy and gave me the ick. He also seems to…hate women? He meets the FMC, Rowe, instantly thinks she is a “fortune hunter” who’s “just like the rest” willing to “lie, cheat, and steal” to get his money. Written like a cartoon villain.
The FMC didn’t bother me as much, but the book is dual POV and each chapter kind of recaps the previous one from the other POV, which makes the plot move along slowly.
Overall it’s written clunkily and I found it hard to get through. I’m putting it as a DNF because at certain points I skimmed it.
Thank you to NetGalley and Montlake for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.
The POV of the MMC (Pane) is immediately very raunchy and gave me the ick. He also seems to…hate women? He meets the FMC, Rowe, instantly thinks she is a “fortune hunter” who’s “just like the rest” willing to “lie, cheat, and steal” to get his money. Written like a cartoon villain.
The FMC didn’t bother me as much, but the book is dual POV and each chapter kind of recaps the previous one from the other POV, which makes the plot move along slowly.
Overall it’s written clunkily and I found it hard to get through. I’m putting it as a DNF because at certain points I skimmed it.
Thank you to NetGalley and Montlake for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.
November 14, 2025
Stupid is absolutely correct. Girl’s parents bail and leave her to resurrect the family farm—where they raise non-magical piggicorns. Yes, pig-unicorns. Meanwhile, a rich dude has to outshine his brother to save their family business, and of course, the brother picks the piggicorn farm as his “project.”
Add in a douche canoe ex-boyfriend bent on sabotage, a handful of “magical” berries that somehow turn piggicorns into renewable energy batteries (Duracell uni-pigs, anyone?), and you’ve got... well, something.
By the time they’re selling the energy pigs to yurt dwellers for clean power, I was spiritually exhausted. There’s a limit to how much secondhand embarrassment and unicorn bacon one woman can handle, and this book hit it.
I barely survived forcing myself through this one.
Add in a douche canoe ex-boyfriend bent on sabotage, a handful of “magical” berries that somehow turn piggicorns into renewable energy batteries (Duracell uni-pigs, anyone?), and you’ve got... well, something.
By the time they’re selling the energy pigs to yurt dwellers for clean power, I was spiritually exhausted. There’s a limit to how much secondhand embarrassment and unicorn bacon one woman can handle, and this book hit it.
I barely survived forcing myself through this one.
December 17, 2025
Rating: 5/5
I received an eARC for my honest opinion.
This was such a charming and delightful magical realism/paranormal romance, and I genuinely cannot wait for the rest of the series. As book one, it sets the tone perfectly and completely pulled me into the whimsical world of Mystic Meadows.
The story follows Rowe, who is doing everything she can to save her mother’s Piggycorn farm. Mystic Meadows was once a magical destination thanks to its unicorns, piggycorns, and powerful ley lines but the magic has dried up, tourism has slowed, and the town is struggling. Rowe is determined not to give up, even when the odds are stacked against her. Enter Pane: a grumpy billionaire on track to become a CEO, provided he can prove himself. His mother pits him against his brother in a high-stakes competition each has sixty days to save and improve a struggling business. Pane’s assignment? The Piggycorn farm in Mystic Meadows.
Amy Boyles continues to impress me with her storytelling. Every book I’ve read by her has been enjoyable, and this one was no exception. The plot is fun, cozy, and full of heart, with thoughtful attention to small details that made the setting and story easy to visualize. The pacing is steady yet engaging, and the characters feel well developed. I especially loved watching both Rowe and Pane grow throughout the story as they confront insecurities, heal from past wounds, and begin to understand what truly makes them happy.
There’s a strong theme of healing woven throughout the book, which added depth to the romance. I also loved the dual POV. It allowed me to connect more deeply with both characters and fully experience their emotional journeys. The romance itself feels very Hallmark-esque in the best way, filled with banter, chemistry, and heartfelt moments. While there is spice, it leans more toward slow-burn tension and emotional connection, but there is spice so beware.
If you enjoy small-town romance, close proximity, opposites attract, magical realism, and absolutely adorable animals, this is a must-read. And fair warning, you will absolutely want your own Piggycorn by the end. I know that I do! (yes, pigs with tiny unicorn horns).
I want to thank Amy Boyles for the opportunity to review this book.
I received an eARC for my honest opinion.
This was such a charming and delightful magical realism/paranormal romance, and I genuinely cannot wait for the rest of the series. As book one, it sets the tone perfectly and completely pulled me into the whimsical world of Mystic Meadows.
The story follows Rowe, who is doing everything she can to save her mother’s Piggycorn farm. Mystic Meadows was once a magical destination thanks to its unicorns, piggycorns, and powerful ley lines but the magic has dried up, tourism has slowed, and the town is struggling. Rowe is determined not to give up, even when the odds are stacked against her. Enter Pane: a grumpy billionaire on track to become a CEO, provided he can prove himself. His mother pits him against his brother in a high-stakes competition each has sixty days to save and improve a struggling business. Pane’s assignment? The Piggycorn farm in Mystic Meadows.
Amy Boyles continues to impress me with her storytelling. Every book I’ve read by her has been enjoyable, and this one was no exception. The plot is fun, cozy, and full of heart, with thoughtful attention to small details that made the setting and story easy to visualize. The pacing is steady yet engaging, and the characters feel well developed. I especially loved watching both Rowe and Pane grow throughout the story as they confront insecurities, heal from past wounds, and begin to understand what truly makes them happy.
There’s a strong theme of healing woven throughout the book, which added depth to the romance. I also loved the dual POV. It allowed me to connect more deeply with both characters and fully experience their emotional journeys. The romance itself feels very Hallmark-esque in the best way, filled with banter, chemistry, and heartfelt moments. While there is spice, it leans more toward slow-burn tension and emotional connection, but there is spice so beware.
If you enjoy small-town romance, close proximity, opposites attract, magical realism, and absolutely adorable animals, this is a must-read. And fair warning, you will absolutely want your own Piggycorn by the end. I know that I do! (yes, pigs with tiny unicorn horns).
I want to thank Amy Boyles for the opportunity to review this book.
October 23, 2025
Oh wow, talk about a cute book! Because it was so cute and farmy, it felt like the perfect cozy fall read! It has a small town on a ley line that has lost its magic, and a grumpy billionaire businessman who, to become CEO, made a bet that he would compete against his brother to save a business in 60 days. Enter Rowe, who is fighting to save her piggicorn (YES PIGS WITH UNICORN HORNS) farm from foreclosure.
This entire book read like a Hallmark movie, and I could picture it scene for scene how it would be on screen at I read. If this isn't picked up from something like Hallmark or Netflix as a cozy fall movie, then it's a travesty. There's a heavy market for it.
Me. I'm the market.
But, I digress. This book was so cute. The characters had so much chemistry. The side characters and town had charm. The villains were your classic, Hallmarky, small-town villains that you just wanted to hate. There were UNICORNS, and not your typical kind. The way the magic was utilized in this book was so unique that it made it feel like it could really be possible, and that Mystic Meadows could truly be a cozy town you could visit.
This, for sure, could be a cute and cozy fall reread for me!
This entire book read like a Hallmark movie, and I could picture it scene for scene how it would be on screen at I read. If this isn't picked up from something like Hallmark or Netflix as a cozy fall movie, then it's a travesty. There's a heavy market for it.
Me. I'm the market.
But, I digress. This book was so cute. The characters had so much chemistry. The side characters and town had charm. The villains were your classic, Hallmarky, small-town villains that you just wanted to hate. There were UNICORNS, and not your typical kind. The way the magic was utilized in this book was so unique that it made it feel like it could really be possible, and that Mystic Meadows could truly be a cozy town you could visit.
This, for sure, could be a cute and cozy fall reread for me!
November 29, 2025
"Stupid Magical Love" by Amy Boyles was such a cute read. Rowe is trying to save her family farm. Pane is trying to become president of his family's chain of hotels. Pane has to prove to his mother that he can run the business with a little game that she wants to play. She has both of her sons pick a business in need of help for the other one to prove that they can make that business succeed. Pane is assigned Rowe's farm with her piggycorns. The magic just hasn't been happening, and the piggycorns haven't been selling like they used to. I really liked the characters in this book and the situations that they were given. To see them both grow and learn from each other was wonderful. There was a lot of great humor in this book, and I had a hard time putting it down. I absolutely loved Tallulah the piggycorn. She was such a delight to read. My favorite scene was when Pane was at the bar with the guys playing cards. I also enjoyed the epilogue. I am hoping Amy writes more about piggycorns and other magical things.
November 1, 2025
Stupid Magical Love is such a cute, magical romance, the perfect cozy romcom for the fall season. The only thing I loved more than Rowe and Pane's complicated relationship was the piggycorns, and maybe Stella!
Rowe lives in the small town of Mystic Meadows, where the magic has died out, leaving the town dull and almost lifeless. The townspeople do what they can, but nothing seems to bring the magic back and Rowe Wadley is in danger of losing her family farm. In walks handsome billionaire Pane Maddox, proposing a deal that can potentially save the Wadley farm.
This book is sweet, magical, and perfect for reading on a fall evening. Rowe and Pane had so much chemistry, and the way he stood up for her whenever Luke chose to open his little grimey mouth, loved it! 4.5 stars rounded up.
Thank you NetGalley, Montlake, and Amy Boyles for this ARC!
Rowe lives in the small town of Mystic Meadows, where the magic has died out, leaving the town dull and almost lifeless. The townspeople do what they can, but nothing seems to bring the magic back and Rowe Wadley is in danger of losing her family farm. In walks handsome billionaire Pane Maddox, proposing a deal that can potentially save the Wadley farm.
This book is sweet, magical, and perfect for reading on a fall evening. Rowe and Pane had so much chemistry, and the way he stood up for her whenever Luke chose to open his little grimey mouth, loved it! 4.5 stars rounded up.
Thank you NetGalley, Montlake, and Amy Boyles for this ARC!
November 14, 2025
Adorable opposites to love with some hiccups in between, small town with the expected nosy annoying neighbors, a really obnoxious BFF, vengeful ex-boyfriend and girlfriend, less than responsible parents and more. I started off thinking I was not going to enjoy this at all. Dippy mother leaving her daughter after having given her terrible news she knew and kept hidden, entitled wealthy jerk who needs to win a competition, town full of people who all need a life and may least favorite thing of all, simpering women. Lots of them. Just no, I kept listening and slowly started adoring it more and more. I was rooting for them to get out of their own way and figure it all out. It all led to the anticipated, but very sweet delightful ending. Glad I didn’t give up.
I received a copy of this book from Netgalley.com in exchange for a fair and honest review.
I received a copy of this book from Netgalley.com in exchange for a fair and honest review.
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November 4, 2025If you like sweet, cuddly animals and a Hallmark vibe to bring you into a small town romance, this book is for you. Rowe is a farmer, struggling to save her farm from foreclosure. Of course her horrible ex is a banker, who is thrilled to see her crumble. In saunters our arrogant, grumpy hotel chain heir, who must save a business in order to become the CEO of his family's company.
You can expect sassy banter, magical moments, and hope to fuel successful ventures.
I don't like to give a number rating if I realize a book is not for me. Although I enjoy a sweet, Hallmark story, I have a hard time with books that feel like an insta-love situation. If you enjoy immediate swooning, don't shy away from this read.
You can expect sassy banter, magical moments, and hope to fuel successful ventures.
I don't like to give a number rating if I realize a book is not for me. Although I enjoy a sweet, Hallmark story, I have a hard time with books that feel like an insta-love situation. If you enjoy immediate swooning, don't shy away from this read.
July 23, 2025
Okay this was like so cute and where do I get a piggycorn? Honestly I was a bit wary in the beginning, worried that this might be too cheesy but in my opinion this was the perfect amount of cheesy romcom. It’s the type that makes you want to curl up with a hot drink and just giggle to yourself. I loved nearly all the characters (looking at you Luke and Sally) because they seemed so heartwarming and Pane was a nice amount of cocky. I genuinely really enjoyed this and can recommend it if you like a light fun romcom!
November 5, 2025
Thank you so much Amy for sending me a book!! These are my own thoughts in a voluntary review.
This book is so cute!! I love the small town feel with the piggycorns- yes pig unicorns and they’re adorable. The story follows Rowe who has a failing business and a farm in foreclosure. When she meets Pane he tells her he’s able to help her. Although being around him is tough because he is very cocky. This book is sweet and has everything you’d love from a rom com that’s perfect for fall. The ending had a lot of heart as well.
This book is so cute!! I love the small town feel with the piggycorns- yes pig unicorns and they’re adorable. The story follows Rowe who has a failing business and a farm in foreclosure. When she meets Pane he tells her he’s able to help her. Although being around him is tough because he is very cocky. This book is sweet and has everything you’d love from a rom com that’s perfect for fall. The ending had a lot of heart as well.
October 11, 2025
Stupid Magical Love has a fun premise with its cozy small town, magical farm, and hint of whimsy, but the execution just doesn’t live up to the potential. The characters feel more like exaggerated stereotypes than real people. The two mothers: the free-spirited mom traveling to follow a band and the cold rich one who treats her kids like accessoroes. Then the over-the-top evil ex and the flawless but mean new girlfriend who are hell bent on ruining the FMCs life. Their motivations rarely make sense, which makes the drama feel forced instead of earned. The magic system is also poorly explained, popping up when convenient but never grounded enough to feel believable. It’s a cute idea with plenty of charm on paper, but the story needed more depth, consistency, and worldbuilding to really shine. Piggycorns though... I kinda want one
October 26, 2025
This book was the light-hearted magical escape I needed today. The premise is old but the take was new. I really enjoyed the characters, plot, and town. If you're looking for a feel good romance, choose this one. Not that more somber topics aren't addressed. But it's an utterly breathtaking journey.
November 13, 2025
This book was cozy, whimsy and just all around a lot of fun! Before reading this book I was coming off back to back dark romance reads and this book was just what I needed! It made me laugh and the cuteness of it all just made it a perfect read for me. Also the piggycorns?! Like come on now, they are just so freaking cute!
Thank you so much to Amy Boyles for a gifted copy 🩷
Thank you so much to Amy Boyles for a gifted copy 🩷
November 21, 2025
I won this book from a Goodreads giveaway. Thank you to GoodReads and Brilliance publishing. This was a paranormal romance and a fun read. Our main character has a farm where she raises Piggycorns. These are piggies with unicorn horns. This whimsical story kept me entertained.
October 28, 2025
A charming rom-com with a sprinkle of magic, this story delivers cozy vibes and a classic grumpy/sunshine pairing. The magical creatures were adorable and added a perfect amount of whimsy. It was a fun, feel-good read.
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December 7, 2025ok, this was stupid magical cute! i adore the piggycorns! this book some how manages to be super formulaic and comforting and bright and fresh at the same time. i never doubted the HEA at the end, but i never saw the next step down that path coming, lol. i definately can't wait to read more and hope Rowe and Pane make apperances and we get to see how else the magic spreads.
July 24, 2025
If you’re in the mood for a feel-good, fast-paced romantic comedy with a sprinkle of magic, Stupid Magical Love is exactly what you need. This book is so cute!
We’ve got a classic grumpy-sunshine dynamic with Rowe—a lovable bad luck charm trying to claw her way out of family debt—and Pane, a broody rich entrepreneur who shows up to help save her farm… and maybe the magic of her entire town. The chemistry is sweet, the small-town charm is strong, and did I mention the piggiecorn? Because I now desperately want one.
This was a quick, delightful read that didn’t take itself too seriously and left me smiling. Perfect for a cozy weekend escape or when you need a little enchantment in your day.
Thank you to NetGalley and Montlake for the advanced reader copy!
We’ve got a classic grumpy-sunshine dynamic with Rowe—a lovable bad luck charm trying to claw her way out of family debt—and Pane, a broody rich entrepreneur who shows up to help save her farm… and maybe the magic of her entire town. The chemistry is sweet, the small-town charm is strong, and did I mention the piggiecorn? Because I now desperately want one.
This was a quick, delightful read that didn’t take itself too seriously and left me smiling. Perfect for a cozy weekend escape or when you need a little enchantment in your day.
Thank you to NetGalley and Montlake for the advanced reader copy!
December 3, 2025
Such a cute romance with unicorn pigs (piggycorns) and a forced partnership that was so full of banter and tension. I really enjoyed their story and the vulnerability that the characters reached. The story was fun and entertaining. I also thought Amy did an amazing job with the accents. It can get a little tough getting used to the rich accents of the fmc but it really did add whole other layer to the story and it was easy to believe the characters were real. Piggycorns do exist. Tehe.
Fun!!
Fun!!
July 11, 2025
This book had no business being this funny, spicy, and unexpectedly heartwarming…….yet here I am, completely smitten.
If you’re looking for a magical romcom with big city vs small-town tension, one snarky Southern FMC, a swoony (and slightly uptight) city boy, and the world’s most adorable fantasy livestock (yes, piggycorns), Stupid Magical Love delivers in every way.
Rowe Wadley’s Georgia farm is hanging by a thread. Magic’s vanished from Mystic Meadows, her rainbow-horned piggycorns aren’t selling like they used to, and the bank is circling like a buzzard at a picnic.
Enter: Pane Maddox, suit-wearing, city-slicking hotel exec who needs to prove he can turn any struggling business around in sixty days. His prize? Becoming president of a luxury hotel chain. His challenge? Rowe’s chaotic, magic-deprived piggycorn farm.
Cue the fish-out-of-water antics. Pane has no clue how to slop hogs (even magical ones), but he rolls up his sleeves and tries, while Rowe is determined not to fall for his green eyes, killer jawline, or… damn it, the way he looks holding a piglet.
What made this magical for me:
* Rowe is that girl: sarcastic, stubborn, fiercely loyal to her roots. She's the kind of heroine I want to be best friends with and maybe run a mildly cursed farm with.
* Pane has golden retriever energy… buried under a Type A shell. He starts out cold and corporate, but the way he slowly melts for Rowe (and Mystic Meadows) gave me major romcom butterflies.
* Piggycorns are my new emotional support animals. They snort glitter and eat moonbeams. That’s it. That’s the review.
* The magic is light, but the emotional beats hit deep. Amy Boyles walks that perfect line between whimsy and warmth. Sure, there’s a bet, some spark-fuelled banter, and magical mayhem—but there’s also grief, second chances, and the terrifying freedom of letting yourself love again.
Stupid Magical Love is the book equivalent of fresh peach pie and a little stardust, it’s sweet, swoony, and entirely unbothered by being a little silly sometimes.
If you’ve ever wanted to run away to a magical farm, fix everything with elbow grease and love, and kiss a man who once thought your rainbow piglet was a dog… this is your moment.
Now excuse me while I go price out farmland and see if piggycorns are real.
If you’re looking for a magical romcom with big city vs small-town tension, one snarky Southern FMC, a swoony (and slightly uptight) city boy, and the world’s most adorable fantasy livestock (yes, piggycorns), Stupid Magical Love delivers in every way.
Rowe Wadley’s Georgia farm is hanging by a thread. Magic’s vanished from Mystic Meadows, her rainbow-horned piggycorns aren’t selling like they used to, and the bank is circling like a buzzard at a picnic.
Enter: Pane Maddox, suit-wearing, city-slicking hotel exec who needs to prove he can turn any struggling business around in sixty days. His prize? Becoming president of a luxury hotel chain. His challenge? Rowe’s chaotic, magic-deprived piggycorn farm.
Cue the fish-out-of-water antics. Pane has no clue how to slop hogs (even magical ones), but he rolls up his sleeves and tries, while Rowe is determined not to fall for his green eyes, killer jawline, or… damn it, the way he looks holding a piglet.
What made this magical for me:
* Rowe is that girl: sarcastic, stubborn, fiercely loyal to her roots. She's the kind of heroine I want to be best friends with and maybe run a mildly cursed farm with.
* Pane has golden retriever energy… buried under a Type A shell. He starts out cold and corporate, but the way he slowly melts for Rowe (and Mystic Meadows) gave me major romcom butterflies.
* Piggycorns are my new emotional support animals. They snort glitter and eat moonbeams. That’s it. That’s the review.
* The magic is light, but the emotional beats hit deep. Amy Boyles walks that perfect line between whimsy and warmth. Sure, there’s a bet, some spark-fuelled banter, and magical mayhem—but there’s also grief, second chances, and the terrifying freedom of letting yourself love again.
Stupid Magical Love is the book equivalent of fresh peach pie and a little stardust, it’s sweet, swoony, and entirely unbothered by being a little silly sometimes.
If you’ve ever wanted to run away to a magical farm, fix everything with elbow grease and love, and kiss a man who once thought your rainbow piglet was a dog… this is your moment.
Now excuse me while I go price out farmland and see if piggycorns are real.
October 28, 2025
Title: Stupid Magical Love-Stupid Love #1
Author: Amy Boyles- I read How to Fake It with a Fae-4⭐
Publication date: 10-28-25 | Read: 10-28-25
Format: e-Book 351 pgs.
Genre:
*Fantasy
*Adult Fic
*Rom-Com
Tropes:
*enemies to lovers
*a competition
*opposites attract
*small town
*magical realism
*family drama
*billionaire H/ poor farm girl h
POV: 1st person dual
TW: parental abandonment-H, cancer, death of a parent-h, fighting, miscarriage, cheating-on h
Setting: Mystic Meadows, GA
Summary: Rowe's farm is failing to make profits and in foreclosure. When Pane almost runs over her piggycorns he meets Rowe who he calls Sunbeam. His mother holds a competition between her sons for the new president of their luxury hotel business. Pane is assigned to help Wadley Farms-Rowe's farm. As they work together, they surrender to their attraction.
Heroine: Rowe Wadley- 27, runs a piggycorn 🐷🦄 farm-Dancing Trails Farm- for tourists
Hero: Pane Maddox-35, wants to be president of his family's luxury hotel business
Other Characters:
*Pane's twin brother-Stone
*Pane's sister- Natalie, 10
*Pane's mother-Sylvia Maddox
*Rowe's mother- Sabra & boyfriend Bill
*Rowe's BFF-Cristina
* Angry neighbor w/ a unicorn farm-Sally Rae, Luke's wife
*Rowe's vengeful ex-boyfriend-Luke Preston
*Town gossip-Clarice Sinclair
*The last unicorn w/ magic 🦄-Stella
My Thoughts: I loved the piggycorns and unicorns which made everything so magical. Rowe and Pane's love story had a rocky start, but the charming townspeople welcomed him. Rowe had ex-boyfriend problems, and Pane refused to be like his father but learned to trust each other. Natalie was my MVP!
Rating: 4/5 ⭐
Spice level: 4/5🔥explicit, open door
Thanks to NetGalley, Montlake, and Amy Boyles for this ARC! I voluntarily give my honest review, and all opinions are my own.
Author: Amy Boyles- I read How to Fake It with a Fae-4⭐
Publication date: 10-28-25 | Read: 10-28-25
Format: e-Book 351 pgs.
Genre:
*Fantasy
*Adult Fic
*Rom-Com
Tropes:
*enemies to lovers
*a competition
*opposites attract
*small town
*magical realism
*family drama
*billionaire H/ poor farm girl h
POV: 1st person dual
TW: parental abandonment-H, cancer, death of a parent-h, fighting, miscarriage, cheating-on h
Setting: Mystic Meadows, GA
Summary: Rowe's farm is failing to make profits and in foreclosure. When Pane almost runs over her piggycorns he meets Rowe who he calls Sunbeam. His mother holds a competition between her sons for the new president of their luxury hotel business. Pane is assigned to help Wadley Farms-Rowe's farm. As they work together, they surrender to their attraction.
Heroine: Rowe Wadley- 27, runs a piggycorn 🐷🦄 farm-Dancing Trails Farm- for tourists
Hero: Pane Maddox-35, wants to be president of his family's luxury hotel business
Other Characters:
*Pane's twin brother-Stone
*Pane's sister- Natalie, 10
*Pane's mother-Sylvia Maddox
*Rowe's mother- Sabra & boyfriend Bill
*Rowe's BFF-Cristina
* Angry neighbor w/ a unicorn farm-Sally Rae, Luke's wife
*Rowe's vengeful ex-boyfriend-Luke Preston
*Town gossip-Clarice Sinclair
*The last unicorn w/ magic 🦄-Stella
My Thoughts: I loved the piggycorns and unicorns which made everything so magical. Rowe and Pane's love story had a rocky start, but the charming townspeople welcomed him. Rowe had ex-boyfriend problems, and Pane refused to be like his father but learned to trust each other. Natalie was my MVP!
Rating: 4/5 ⭐
Spice level: 4/5🔥explicit, open door
Thanks to NetGalley, Montlake, and Amy Boyles for this ARC! I voluntarily give my honest review, and all opinions are my own.
October 14, 2025
October 28, 2025 this magical romance by Amy Boyles is released into the world and we will never be the same.
Synopsis:
What does a Georgia farmer, and a hotel tycoon have in common? Well, to save her piggycorn farm of course! Rowe Wadley was having a hard time, her father passed away, her boyfriend left her, and the farm was in foreclosure. One day she met hotel heir Pane Maddox and hated him, but the next time he came right up to her house and offered to save her farm albeit entirely selfishly… she has no choice but to agree and welcome to magical chaos.
My thoughts:
One of the reasons I love Amy Boyles is that she can seamlessly weave the magical into the mundane and make it believable. This book has a lot of heart, small town fun, and magical creatures. I loved Rowe and I really felt for her, Pane was a different story, but I eventually saw more of where he was coming from, and it was hard for both Rowe and Pane to open their hearts to others and take chances on letting others in, it shows that everyone has problems. This story reminded me that we can’t do it all and sometimes we need to ask for help, even when it is hard. Also, I love the piggycorns and I also want one for a pet! They sound adorable and sweet and so real.
I listened to the audiobook, and the narrators were so amazing. They added depth and brought the story to life; I love a dual POV story. The transitions were on point, the pacing was perfect, and the voices were distinct. I felt like I was in this story watching the magic unfold. This book was amazing, and I highly recommend it! If you love magic and haven’t read a story by Amy Boyles, what are you waiting for!
TW: grief, child loss, loss of a parent, and animal not kept in great conditions.
Thank you to Amy Boyles, Brilliance Publishing, and NetGalley for this gifted ALC, my opinions are my own.
Synopsis:
What does a Georgia farmer, and a hotel tycoon have in common? Well, to save her piggycorn farm of course! Rowe Wadley was having a hard time, her father passed away, her boyfriend left her, and the farm was in foreclosure. One day she met hotel heir Pane Maddox and hated him, but the next time he came right up to her house and offered to save her farm albeit entirely selfishly… she has no choice but to agree and welcome to magical chaos.
My thoughts:
One of the reasons I love Amy Boyles is that she can seamlessly weave the magical into the mundane and make it believable. This book has a lot of heart, small town fun, and magical creatures. I loved Rowe and I really felt for her, Pane was a different story, but I eventually saw more of where he was coming from, and it was hard for both Rowe and Pane to open their hearts to others and take chances on letting others in, it shows that everyone has problems. This story reminded me that we can’t do it all and sometimes we need to ask for help, even when it is hard. Also, I love the piggycorns and I also want one for a pet! They sound adorable and sweet and so real.
I listened to the audiobook, and the narrators were so amazing. They added depth and brought the story to life; I love a dual POV story. The transitions were on point, the pacing was perfect, and the voices were distinct. I felt like I was in this story watching the magic unfold. This book was amazing, and I highly recommend it! If you love magic and haven’t read a story by Amy Boyles, what are you waiting for!
TW: grief, child loss, loss of a parent, and animal not kept in great conditions.
Thank you to Amy Boyles, Brilliance Publishing, and NetGalley for this gifted ALC, my opinions are my own.
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