Bewitched & Bothered

by Autumn Wittaker

She’s sworn to protect magic. He’s sworn to destroy it. This autumn, fate ties them together.

Selena Thorne has enough on her plate. As a powerful witch, guardian of two younger sisters, and owner of Juniper Falls’ not-so-ordinary candy shop, she survives on control and organization. But when unexplained magical mishaps start plaguing their cozy town of Juniper Falls, her carefully ordered world begins to crumble.

Enter Hunter, a charming anthropologist whose profession masks a dangerous finding and exposing magic to the world. He's everything Selena should avoid, so why does he seem so genuinely sweet? And why can't she stay away?

When a mysterious force binds them together, Selena's control slips further. Now she must work with her sisters and their secret Book Club of the town's most powerful witches to uncover the source of the magical chaos—all while keeping their supernatural identities hidden from the one man sworn to destroy them.

As autumn deepens sparks fly between sworn enemies, Selena faces an impossible Can she protect her sisters and town from the man who threatens everything she holds dear? And can she guard her heart against someone who sees her like no one else ever has?

Perfect for readers who

Opposites attract romanceSlow-burn tension that turns spicyCozy October festivals and small-town charmSisterhood bonds and found familySteamy supernatural romanceCurses and the paranormalStar-crossed lovers

177 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 5, 2025

About the author

I'm Autumn Wittaker, and I absolutely love all things spooky, romantic, and cozy. As a total holiday fanatic with a serious soft spot for small towns and anything supernatural, I just released my very first book, Bewitched & Bothered. It's a story with magic, mishaps, and a happily-ever-after.

Writing is new to me, so I'm taking all the help I can get! My goal is to create trilogies that give readers the perfect cozy escape, where romance meets a touch of the otherworldly. If you love your love stories with a side of enchantment and don't mind cheering on a debut author who's figuring it out as she goes, then we're going to get along just fine!

Reviews

[Lynda Malone · Rating 4 out of 5]

Bewitched and Bothered

"Bound to another means freedom or doom. Pay tge cost by Halloween's moon."

Welcome to Juniper Falls, home of the Thorne sisters. Juniper Falls is not your ordinary small town America. It is home to a vast community of supernatural species, who live in secret alongside the town's morties.. But something is going on, strange things are happening that even the supernaturals can't figure out.

Our FMC, Selena, is the eldest Thorne sister, who has raised her sisters since their parents death, as well as being the top witch in town. She handles the responsibiility for her family, the town and the task of keeping magic secret. When Hunter, our MMC, arrives in town, the pull between them is immediate, even though Hunter is there to expose magic.

This story was beautifully written. Set in a quaint town, filled with unique characters. Autumn has written them all with such heart and the chemistry between Selena and Hunter sparks from the beginning and their story had me smiling throughout. The history of the witch trials and witch lore has been wonderfully woven into the story giving it depth.

The path to their HEA is so well written that it was a joy to read. 4 stars from me and I'm eager to dive right into the next book.

[Nikita Dave · Rating 5 out of 5]

Pure magic, was very surprised to learn that this is the authors debut!

The mix of small-town witchy vibes, sizzling enemies-to-lovers tension, and sharp humor kept me hooked from start to finish. Selena is such a fun, relatable heroine, and the chemistry between her and the witch hunter had me grinning and swooning. Quick read and highly recommend!

I can’t wait to dive into the next one

[Jarvis Adams · Rating 5 out of 5]

A spellbinding read I couldn’t put down
Selena is such a compelling heroine, strong, smart, and deeply relatable. The chemistry with Hunter is electric, and the stakes of protecting magic while keeping love at bay add layers of tension and excitement. Every twist kept me hooked, and the cozy yet suspenseful town setting is utterly magical.

[Mybookish.odyssey · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5⭐️such an enjoyable read. The book welcomes you to Juniper Falls , small town charm with a paranormal twist. Book contains town secrets, witches, a witch hunter, generational curse, family secrets, and romance. The book is well written, I just wish it provided more background regarding the sisters lineage. All in all a great read with a Practical Magic vibe.

[Tiffany Velasquez · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was such a cute read. I normally do not read fantasy or witch type books but I enjoyed this book. Really what would happen if someone found out you and your sisters were a witch and they were possibly going to hurt you. I mean do you help them when they get sick or what do you do? It’s a short read but a good read.

[Gayle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Such an enjoyable read, great characters and humour throughout, makes me want to visit Juniper Falls. Loved the relatable relationship the sisters had, and the small town cozy vibes, definitely looking forward to the next instalment!

[Ana · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good witchy book

I liked this one. It's short, but a good story. I liked seeing the characters and the magical world. The romance between Selena and Hunter was light, but I liked seeing them work out the curse. This was fun.