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A Witch in Notting Hill
Perfect for fans of The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches, this cozy and whimsical romance follows an accident-prone witch and a hot grumpy occult bookstore owner who doesn’t believe in magic as they travel across London to undo a spell gone awry.
When rising Hollywood actress and secret witch Willow James accidentally turns her manager into a cat while trying to escape her contract, she’s sure she’s hit her magical low point. Determined to fix her mistake, she journeys to London in search of a rare spell hidden within the famed occult bookstore, Coven & Codex. The last thing she expects? The shop’s brooding, handsome owner, Oliver Hadley, who’d rather avoid magic altogether.
Together—with a ragtag group of friends (both human and feline)—Willow and Oliver must scour every corner of the city, from museums to festivals to bustling street markets, to find the missing pieces of the spell. Along the way, Willow’s unpredictable magic and Oliver’s skeptical heart will face the one thing they can't escape… love.
Filled with enchanting adventures, sparkling romance, and a dash of mischief, A Witch in Notting Hill is a sweet and spirited tale of discovering magic where you least expect it.
When rising Hollywood actress and secret witch Willow James accidentally turns her manager into a cat while trying to escape her contract, she’s sure she’s hit her magical low point. Determined to fix her mistake, she journeys to London in search of a rare spell hidden within the famed occult bookstore, Coven & Codex. The last thing she expects? The shop’s brooding, handsome owner, Oliver Hadley, who’d rather avoid magic altogether.
Together—with a ragtag group of friends (both human and feline)—Willow and Oliver must scour every corner of the city, from museums to festivals to bustling street markets, to find the missing pieces of the spell. Along the way, Willow’s unpredictable magic and Oliver’s skeptical heart will face the one thing they can't escape… love.
Filled with enchanting adventures, sparkling romance, and a dash of mischief, A Witch in Notting Hill is a sweet and spirited tale of discovering magic where you least expect it.
352 pages, Paperback
Published August 11, 2026
About the author
Alexandra Paige
4 books160 followersALEXANDRA PAIGE is a writer and educator. She is enthusiastic about all things romance, and her work often serves as a love letter to European travel and the chaos of being twenty-something. She currently writes in an apartment she shares with her boyfriend above a pizzeria downtown, though her stories are always taking her elsewhere. She has an MFA from Lindenwood University and lives in New Jersey. Weekends with You is her first novel.
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January 28, 2026Valentine's Day TBR
📱 Thank you to NetGalley and Avon a
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January 31, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“I’ve known magic is real since the first time I saw you.” ✨📚
Think Sabrina the Teenage Witch meets Notting Hill. 🤝 * but add a little spice 🌶️
When Willow, a famous actress and decidedly mediocre witch accidentally turns her manager into a cat, she flees Los Angeles for England in search of a reversal spell. Her grandmother has always said that when you’re in a bind, bookshops are ALWAYS answer, and that advice leads Willow to an occult bookshop in Notting Hill.
There, she meets Oliver, the charming but highly skeptical shop owner. With the help of Oliver and his two star-struck friends, Willow sets out to find the spell she needs to turn her manager back into a human. As she works to gain control over her magic, she also finds herself falling for Oliver, despite his disbelief in everything she represents.
This was such a fun, whimsical, and cozy read with great banter and a magical setting. Perfect for readers who enjoy light fantasy blended with romance. 🪄
Thank you to Alexandra Paige and NetGalley for providing this ARC in exchange for my honest review.
“I’ve known magic is real since the first time I saw you.” ✨📚
Think Sabrina the Teenage Witch meets Notting Hill. 🤝 * but add a little spice 🌶️
When Willow, a famous actress and decidedly mediocre witch accidentally turns her manager into a cat, she flees Los Angeles for England in search of a reversal spell. Her grandmother has always said that when you’re in a bind, bookshops are ALWAYS answer, and that advice leads Willow to an occult bookshop in Notting Hill.
There, she meets Oliver, the charming but highly skeptical shop owner. With the help of Oliver and his two star-struck friends, Willow sets out to find the spell she needs to turn her manager back into a human. As she works to gain control over her magic, she also finds herself falling for Oliver, despite his disbelief in everything she represents.
This was such a fun, whimsical, and cozy read with great banter and a magical setting. Perfect for readers who enjoy light fantasy blended with romance. 🪄
Thank you to Alexandra Paige and NetGalley for providing this ARC in exchange for my honest review.
May 4, 2026
Wow this was such a surprise! I went into this with low expectations, it sounded like a cute premise and it definitely delivered!
I enjoyed the characters, both Oliver and Willow were pleasant and not annoying (which is hard to do in romances these days) and actually communicated for the most part! A couple of moments they could have done better but I’ll take it!
And the side characters were fun - I loved that Min and Lola were supportive of Oliver and therefore supportive of Willow. And Vera was a cute little addition too!
I didn’t love the spice, I think it could have been better being fade to black but it is what it is.
Overall a cutie little romance that would be a perfect fall read!
Thank you Netgalley for this ARC!
I enjoyed the characters, both Oliver and Willow were pleasant and not annoying (which is hard to do in romances these days) and actually communicated for the most part! A couple of moments they could have done better but I’ll take it!
And the side characters were fun - I loved that Min and Lola were supportive of Oliver and therefore supportive of Willow. And Vera was a cute little addition too!
I didn’t love the spice, I think it could have been better being fade to black but it is what it is.
Overall a cutie little romance that would be a perfect fall read!
Thank you Netgalley for this ARC!
February 6, 2026
There wasnt inherently anything g wrong with this book, it was short and sweet but ended up being just fine. Me in my 20s would’ve ate this up for the nostalgia but as an adult rom com this was kind of boring.
This follows pretty much the same beats from the movie it’s based on but with a witchy twist. I was disappointed that not much of anything was actually British? And I didn’t feel as much chemistry between the couple. Couple of side characters but they were also kind of just fine and only there to serve the romance. Pretty quick read and overall enjoyable, just didn’t do anything mind blowing for me.
This would make a really cute audiobook.
Thank you to Netgalley and the author/publisher for an early copy of this book in exhange for an honest review.
This follows pretty much the same beats from the movie it’s based on but with a witchy twist. I was disappointed that not much of anything was actually British? And I didn’t feel as much chemistry between the couple. Couple of side characters but they were also kind of just fine and only there to serve the romance. Pretty quick read and overall enjoyable, just didn’t do anything mind blowing for me.
This would make a really cute audiobook.
Thank you to Netgalley and the author/publisher for an early copy of this book in exhange for an honest review.
September 3, 2026
🔮 𝕭𝖔𝖔𝖐 𝕽𝖊𝖛𝖎𝖊𝖜 🔮
A Witch in Notting Hill was EVERYTHING I want from a witchy romance: cozy? YES. Steamy? ABSOLUTELY. Seasonal? EXTREMELY. Witchy? BABYYYY, WE HAVE SPELLS. 🪄😂
I loveee a witchy romance and this one DELIVERED. The whole vibe was just so cozy and magical that I basically wanted to crawl inside the book, light approximately 47 candles, drink something pumpkin-y and never leave. 🍂☕️✨
And the main characters??? SO GOOD. Give me an opposites attract + believer x sceptic dynamic and I will be seated IMMEDIATELY. 😂 The chemistry, the differences between them, the whole “you believe in WHAT exactly?” situation… I was having the BEST time.
BUT THE SPELL TO-DO LIST??? 😭😭😭
THE BEST QUEST EVER.
Honestly, someone needs to put “complete a magical spell to-do list” on every romance heroine’s CV because I would read 500 pages of that. 😂🪄 I loved all the little magical tasks and it made the story SO much fun.
AND VERA. 🐈⬛
SASSY KITTY SUPREMACY. That’s it. That’s the review.
I also really loved the side characters! They brought so much personality and charm to the story, and I genuinely had such a good time with all of them. 🥹💕
And now I have a new problem: I NEED TO GO TO LONDON IN AUTUMN. 🍂🇬🇧
Now excuse me while I go add “London in fall” to my life goals.
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A Witch in Notting Hill fue TODO lo que quiero en un romance de brujas: ¿cozy? SÍ. ¿Steamy? ABSOLUTAMENTE. ¿Estacional? MUCHÍSIMO. ¿Brujas? BABYYYY, TENEMOS HECHIZOS. 🪄😂
Me encantan los romances witchy y este CUMPLIÓ CON TODO. La ambientación era tan acogedora y mágica que básicamente quería meterme dentro del libro, encender unas 47 velas, beber algo con sabor a calabaza y no salir nunca. 🍂☕️✨
¿Y los protagonistas??? ¿¿¿HOLA??? SO GOOD. Dame un opposites attract + believer x sceptic y yo estoy SENTADA INMEDIATAMENTE. 😂 La química, lo diferentes que son, toda la situación de “espera… ¿tú CREES EN QUÉ exactamente?”… YO ME LO ESTABA PASANDO DEMASIADO BIEN.
PERO LA LISTA DE TAREAS DE HECHIZOS??? 😭😭😭
LA MEJOR QUEST DE LA HISTORIA
Sinceramente, alguien debería poner “completar una lista mágica de hechizos” en el CV de toda protagonista de romance porque yo me leería 500 páginas solo de eso. 😂🪄 Me encantó ir descubriendo todas esas pequeñas tareas mágicas y creo que hicieron que la historia fuera todavía más divertida.
Y VERA. 🐈⬛
SASSY KITTY SUPREMACY.
Eso es todo. Esa es la reseña.
También me encantaron los personajes secundarios. Aportaron muchísimo encanto y personalidad a la historia y, sinceramente, me lo pasé GENIAL con todos ellos. 🥹💕
Y ahora tengo un nuevo problema: NECESITO IR A LONDRES EN OTOÑO. 🍂🇬🇧
En fin, ahora mismo voy a añadir “Londres en otoño” a mi lista de objetivos vitales. 🍂
A Witch in Notting Hill was EVERYTHING I want from a witchy romance: cozy? YES. Steamy? ABSOLUTELY. Seasonal? EXTREMELY. Witchy? BABYYYY, WE HAVE SPELLS. 🪄😂
I loveee a witchy romance and this one DELIVERED. The whole vibe was just so cozy and magical that I basically wanted to crawl inside the book, light approximately 47 candles, drink something pumpkin-y and never leave. 🍂☕️✨
And the main characters??? SO GOOD. Give me an opposites attract + believer x sceptic dynamic and I will be seated IMMEDIATELY. 😂 The chemistry, the differences between them, the whole “you believe in WHAT exactly?” situation… I was having the BEST time.
BUT THE SPELL TO-DO LIST??? 😭😭😭
THE BEST QUEST EVER.
Honestly, someone needs to put “complete a magical spell to-do list” on every romance heroine’s CV because I would read 500 pages of that. 😂🪄 I loved all the little magical tasks and it made the story SO much fun.
AND VERA. 🐈⬛
SASSY KITTY SUPREMACY. That’s it. That’s the review.
I also really loved the side characters! They brought so much personality and charm to the story, and I genuinely had such a good time with all of them. 🥹💕
And now I have a new problem: I NEED TO GO TO LONDON IN AUTUMN. 🍂🇬🇧
Now excuse me while I go add “London in fall” to my life goals.
—————————————
A Witch in Notting Hill fue TODO lo que quiero en un romance de brujas: ¿cozy? SÍ. ¿Steamy? ABSOLUTAMENTE. ¿Estacional? MUCHÍSIMO. ¿Brujas? BABYYYY, TENEMOS HECHIZOS. 🪄😂
Me encantan los romances witchy y este CUMPLIÓ CON TODO. La ambientación era tan acogedora y mágica que básicamente quería meterme dentro del libro, encender unas 47 velas, beber algo con sabor a calabaza y no salir nunca. 🍂☕️✨
¿Y los protagonistas??? ¿¿¿HOLA??? SO GOOD. Dame un opposites attract + believer x sceptic y yo estoy SENTADA INMEDIATAMENTE. 😂 La química, lo diferentes que son, toda la situación de “espera… ¿tú CREES EN QUÉ exactamente?”… YO ME LO ESTABA PASANDO DEMASIADO BIEN.
PERO LA LISTA DE TAREAS DE HECHIZOS??? 😭😭😭
LA MEJOR QUEST DE LA HISTORIA
Sinceramente, alguien debería poner “completar una lista mágica de hechizos” en el CV de toda protagonista de romance porque yo me leería 500 páginas solo de eso. 😂🪄 Me encantó ir descubriendo todas esas pequeñas tareas mágicas y creo que hicieron que la historia fuera todavía más divertida.
Y VERA. 🐈⬛
SASSY KITTY SUPREMACY.
Eso es todo. Esa es la reseña.
También me encantaron los personajes secundarios. Aportaron muchísimo encanto y personalidad a la historia y, sinceramente, me lo pasé GENIAL con todos ellos. 🥹💕
Y ahora tengo un nuevo problema: NECESITO IR A LONDRES EN OTOÑO. 🍂🇬🇧
En fin, ahora mismo voy a añadir “Londres en otoño” a mi lista de objetivos vitales. 🍂
July 24, 2026
Thank you to Avon & Harper Voyager for providing me with a gifted ebook copy of A Witch In Notting Hill through NetGalley. All opinions are my own.
A Witch In Notting Hill is the cutest paranormal romance. Notting Hill is one of my favorite movies and Paige did it justice by adding a fun, witchy spin. Willow and Oliver made the perfect opposites attract couple and I loved their slow burn romance.
The quest around London to reverse an accidental spell of as so fun, and brought great character growth for Willow and Oliver. I also really enjoyed Lola and Minho as side characters.
𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭:
* Witch & Bookstore Owner
* Wonky Magic
* Spell Quest
* Slow Burn
𝐒𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥: 🌶️.5
I definitely recommend adding this one to your TBR if you are a fan of cute, cozy, and spicy paranormal romance.
A Witch In Notting Hill is the cutest paranormal romance. Notting Hill is one of my favorite movies and Paige did it justice by adding a fun, witchy spin. Willow and Oliver made the perfect opposites attract couple and I loved their slow burn romance.
The quest around London to reverse an accidental spell of as so fun, and brought great character growth for Willow and Oliver. I also really enjoyed Lola and Minho as side characters.
𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭:
* Witch & Bookstore Owner
* Wonky Magic
* Spell Quest
* Slow Burn
𝐒𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥: 🌶️.5
I definitely recommend adding this one to your TBR if you are a fan of cute, cozy, and spicy paranormal romance.
February 24, 2026
Witch in Notting Hill completely charmed me. The personalities and banter between the main characters are so funny — I found myself smiling the entire time I was reading. It’s one of those books where the dialogue alone makes you want to linger a little longer.
I’m loving this modern-day treasure hunt setup, especially with all the little side quests woven in. And the fact that the fans are hunting too? Obsessed. #wiwj
I was rooting for Willow the whole way through — like fully chanting with fists in the air “Wil-low! Wil-low! Wil-low!” You just want her to get it right.
And once again, the humor absolutely delivers. Light, clever, and genuinely laugh-out-loud in places. This is EASILY going on my favorites list. Cozy magic + sharp wit = my happy place.
I’m loving this modern-day treasure hunt setup, especially with all the little side quests woven in. And the fact that the fans are hunting too? Obsessed. #wiwj
I was rooting for Willow the whole way through — like fully chanting with fists in the air “Wil-low! Wil-low! Wil-low!” You just want her to get it right.
And once again, the humor absolutely delivers. Light, clever, and genuinely laugh-out-loud in places. This is EASILY going on my favorites list. Cozy magic + sharp wit = my happy place.
September 2, 2026
This was honestly, quite dull. I kept waiting for the story to pick up or for the chemistry between the two MCs appear, but it never really happened. Also, the book takes place from June to the winter solstice so I felt like giving this an autumn cover was a bit of a cheat.
I'd like to add: mentioning HP in your novel in 2026 is a choice...
I'd like to add: mentioning HP in your novel in 2026 is a choice...
July 22, 2026
This story is pure, cozy perfection! When secret witch (and Hollywood star) Willow accidentally turns her manager into a cat, she bolts to London to undo the spell—only to find herself teaming up with Oliver, a brooding, skeptical bookstore owner who wants nothing to do with magic.
Why I loved it:
✨️The Banter & Slow-Burn: Willow’s chaotic sunshine energy vs. Oliver’s grumpy, guarded heart made for the best back-and-forth. Their forced-proximity setup delivered so much witty banter, but it was those soft, vulnerable moments that really made the romance land. 💕
✨️London Vibes & Scavenger Hunt: The Notting Hill setting felt so vivid and charming. Plus, the scavenger hunt across the city gave the plot great momentum while serving up some super fun magical lore. 🇬🇧
✨️The Cat as a Side Hustle: Instead of just being there for cute points or taking over the scene, keeping track of the manager-turned-cat felt like a full-on, high-stakes side gig. 🐈⬛
Light, funny, and total cozy comfort reading—this story completely swept me away!
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Why I loved it:
✨️The Banter & Slow-Burn: Willow’s chaotic sunshine energy vs. Oliver’s grumpy, guarded heart made for the best back-and-forth. Their forced-proximity setup delivered so much witty banter, but it was those soft, vulnerable moments that really made the romance land. 💕
✨️London Vibes & Scavenger Hunt: The Notting Hill setting felt so vivid and charming. Plus, the scavenger hunt across the city gave the plot great momentum while serving up some super fun magical lore. 🇬🇧
✨️The Cat as a Side Hustle: Instead of just being there for cute points or taking over the scene, keeping track of the manager-turned-cat felt like a full-on, high-stakes side gig. 🐈⬛
Light, funny, and total cozy comfort reading—this story completely swept me away!
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
February 5, 2026
Thank you NetGalley and Avon for my advanced reader copy!
A Witch in Notting Hill was a perfect reprieve from the world’s events lately. This was so cute and so silly. I wasn’t sure what I was anticipating more: Oliver and Willow’s inevitable romance or Vera turning back into a human! I loved the depiction of London through the seasons through Willow’s eyes, especially as someone traveling there soon. The quest element made it fun and suspenseful in more ways than just the romantic suspense! Overall this was so cozy and a perfect February read.
A Witch in Notting Hill was a perfect reprieve from the world’s events lately. This was so cute and so silly. I wasn’t sure what I was anticipating more: Oliver and Willow’s inevitable romance or Vera turning back into a human! I loved the depiction of London through the seasons through Willow’s eyes, especially as someone traveling there soon. The quest element made it fun and suspenseful in more ways than just the romantic suspense! Overall this was so cozy and a perfect February read.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 30, 2026
Now I want to be a witch and I want it to be fall lmao🎃
November 8, 2025
"A Witch in Notting Hill": ⭐⭐⭐✨ (3.5 stars)
"Oliver Hadley unchecked was its own kind of magic."
Title: A Witch In Notting Hill
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Author: Alexandra Paige
Pages: 343
Thoughts:
This is my first ever Alexandra Paige book. I'm not disappointed in the least bit. For the fans of Notting Hill with Julia Roberts, this book is perfect. Hollywood actress comes to London, falls in love with a guy who owns a bookstore and decides to stay? SLAY 💅🏻
Now add in a little bit of magic ✨ and you get this book.
We have Willow and Oliver as our main characters, Vera is Willow's manager and she's turned into a CAT 😺 by accident (spoilers) and the whole plot of the book is Willow following a quest her grandmother left her to solve this problem. You know who shinned here? MINHO AND LOLA! BOOM! Such good friends and supporters.
I loved the romance, I loved the setting and I loved the happy ending. It's slow-burn romance, a bit of instant attraction, push & pull kind of situation and two chapters with open door spice ❤️🔥
This book is a MUST for any seasonal readers, such as myself. Thank you for the e-arc to the publisher, Net galley and, of course, the author.
"Oliver Hadley unchecked was its own kind of magic."
Title: A Witch In Notting Hill
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Author: Alexandra Paige
Pages: 343
Thoughts:
This is my first ever Alexandra Paige book. I'm not disappointed in the least bit. For the fans of Notting Hill with Julia Roberts, this book is perfect. Hollywood actress comes to London, falls in love with a guy who owns a bookstore and decides to stay? SLAY 💅🏻
Now add in a little bit of magic ✨ and you get this book.
We have Willow and Oliver as our main characters, Vera is Willow's manager and she's turned into a CAT 😺 by accident (spoilers) and the whole plot of the book is Willow following a quest her grandmother left her to solve this problem. You know who shinned here? MINHO AND LOLA! BOOM! Such good friends and supporters.
I loved the romance, I loved the setting and I loved the happy ending. It's slow-burn romance, a bit of instant attraction, push & pull kind of situation and two chapters with open door spice ❤️🔥
This book is a MUST for any seasonal readers, such as myself. Thank you for the e-arc to the publisher, Net galley and, of course, the author.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 31, 2025
3,5/5*
This was… interesting. A sweet little romance with a touch of the supernatural, plenty of humor, and a “mysterious” twist.
The heroine is a clumsy witch and a movie star who accidentally turns her agent into a cat. That sets off her mission to undo the spell – with the reluctant help of a grumpy bookstore owner who doesn’t believe in magic. Cue a string of funny moments, talking-cat banter (only she can hear it, of course), and an overall cozy, chaotic vibe.
The male lead is your classic skeptic-turned-believer type, and their chemistry builds slowly.
The whole thing gave me “adult Sabrina the Teenage Witch” vibes — charming, silly, and lighthearted. It was an easy, pleasant read, even if it didn’t completely blow me away.
This was… interesting. A sweet little romance with a touch of the supernatural, plenty of humor, and a “mysterious” twist.
The heroine is a clumsy witch and a movie star who accidentally turns her agent into a cat. That sets off her mission to undo the spell – with the reluctant help of a grumpy bookstore owner who doesn’t believe in magic. Cue a string of funny moments, talking-cat banter (only she can hear it, of course), and an overall cozy, chaotic vibe.
The male lead is your classic skeptic-turned-believer type, and their chemistry builds slowly.
The whole thing gave me “adult Sabrina the Teenage Witch” vibes — charming, silly, and lighthearted. It was an easy, pleasant read, even if it didn’t completely blow me away.
February 4, 2026
Staring of February with a witchy spin on one of my favourite romance movies, Nottinghill. It's a cosy sweet romance, with the main character Willow being a famous movie star, and the male lead being the grumpy bookstore owner.
I gave this book 3 stars, it was an enjoyable, easy read. I would give it 4 stars but I couldn't get past the very stereotypical "English-ness" of the book. The English characters felt very American, yet used English words. It just felt very odd to me. I'm not sure if maybe the author is from the United Kingdom, or just visits.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for this ARC.
I gave this book 3 stars, it was an enjoyable, easy read. I would give it 4 stars but I couldn't get past the very stereotypical "English-ness" of the book. The English characters felt very American, yet used English words. It just felt very odd to me. I'm not sure if maybe the author is from the United Kingdom, or just visits.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for this ARC.
February 7, 2026
A great read for the Fall! Plus Grumpy x Sunshine trope!
I really liked Willow, the FMC. She was fun to follow and easy to like.
I found it a little harder to like Oliver, the FMC. His pov chapters were not always my favorite. And found the story to be a bit slow at times. But also felt like the ending wrapped up super fast.
Not my absolute favorite, but a fun, cute, and easy read!
Thank you to NetGalley, Avon a, and Alexandra Paige for the eARC in exchange for an honest review
I really liked Willow, the FMC. She was fun to follow and easy to like.
I found it a little harder to like Oliver, the FMC. His pov chapters were not always my favorite. And found the story to be a bit slow at times. But also felt like the ending wrapped up super fast.
Not my absolute favorite, but a fun, cute, and easy read!
Thank you to NetGalley, Avon a, and Alexandra Paige for the eARC in exchange for an honest review
September 16, 2026
Give me a magical bookshop, autumn leaves, witches, cats and a grumpy man who owns said bookshop.
Willow Jones is a famous Hollywood actress who also happens to be a witch which sounds fabulous until you realize she has approximately ZERO confidence in her magical abilities. After accidentally turning her manager Vera into a cat, Willow goes to London to find answers at the delightfully named bookstore: Coven and Codex.
The magical scavenger hunt across London was everything. We get witchy lore, quirky side adventures, gorgeous seasonal vibes and an actual plot happening alongside the romance. Bless. I love a love story but I would also like something to happen between the kissing.
Willow was messy, insecure, funny, emotional and incredibly lovable. Watching her stop second guessing herself and finally trust her magic and herself was easily one of my favorite parts. She goes from “OMG, I have ruined everything” to “Actually, I might be pretty badass”.
Oliver, our grumpy bookstore owner who is skeptical about magic but somehow manages to repeatedly show up for Willow anyway. Sir. You own a magical bookstore and you're still skeptical? Please sit down. Their banter was adorable, the chemistry felt natural and watching his grumpy little heart soften was exactly the nonsense I came for.
MIN AND LOLA. Absolute scene stealers. Every time they appeared, the book got approx 47% more entertaining. Loved them. Give them their own book immediately.
Loved the London setting. Summer to fall to winter, cozy bookstores, witches, cats, occult lore, magical quests... basically a targeted attack on my wallet and my desire to book a plane ticket.
This was adventurous, magical, romantic, cozy and just the right amount of ridiculous. I had a genuinely lovely time and now I need someone to explain why I am suddenly researching London bookshops and questioning whether my husband’s family would mind if I simply showed up at their doorstep.
Willow Jones is a famous Hollywood actress who also happens to be a witch which sounds fabulous until you realize she has approximately ZERO confidence in her magical abilities. After accidentally turning her manager Vera into a cat, Willow goes to London to find answers at the delightfully named bookstore: Coven and Codex.
The magical scavenger hunt across London was everything. We get witchy lore, quirky side adventures, gorgeous seasonal vibes and an actual plot happening alongside the romance. Bless. I love a love story but I would also like something to happen between the kissing.
Willow was messy, insecure, funny, emotional and incredibly lovable. Watching her stop second guessing herself and finally trust her magic and herself was easily one of my favorite parts. She goes from “OMG, I have ruined everything” to “Actually, I might be pretty badass”.
Oliver, our grumpy bookstore owner who is skeptical about magic but somehow manages to repeatedly show up for Willow anyway. Sir. You own a magical bookstore and you're still skeptical? Please sit down. Their banter was adorable, the chemistry felt natural and watching his grumpy little heart soften was exactly the nonsense I came for.
MIN AND LOLA. Absolute scene stealers. Every time they appeared, the book got approx 47% more entertaining. Loved them. Give them their own book immediately.
Loved the London setting. Summer to fall to winter, cozy bookstores, witches, cats, occult lore, magical quests... basically a targeted attack on my wallet and my desire to book a plane ticket.
This was adventurous, magical, romantic, cozy and just the right amount of ridiculous. I had a genuinely lovely time and now I need someone to explain why I am suddenly researching London bookshops and questioning whether my husband’s family would mind if I simply showed up at their doorstep.
August 11, 2026
4 ⭐️
Thank you to Avon through NetGalley for the opportunity to read this arc! All opinions are my own.
I know it’s technically still summer, but I am slowly getting into the mood for fall reads! This story was the perfect mix of adventurous, magical, and romantic. I loved the London setting, especially going from summer, to fall, to winter and seeing Willow explore each season.
I absolutely loved Willow as an FMC! She was such a relatable character, even though she’s a witch and a famous actress LOL. She already grew up being afraid to let people in because of her magic, but as her fame grew, it made it that much harder to live her life and make lasting bonds with people, especially on the romantic side. Even though she had to spend so much time making sure she wasn’t recognized in London, it was wonderful seeing her be able to explore the way she wanted to.
I also really loved Oliver! He’s the perfect tall, broody, but secretly sweet bookstore owner. Like Willow, he hasn’t been super successful in the romance department, and a lot of his time is spent focusing on his bookstore. He was so protective over his friends and Willow, and I loved seeing how his feelings for her grew as they spent more time together. It took him a while to open up to her and her magic, but their chemistry and connection was magical on its own.
If you’re looking for a magical and cozy read for the fall, A Witch in Notting Hill is perfect!
September 6, 2026
Cozy witchy romance that has me prepared for fall! Willow James, the actress who is also secretly a witch, accidentally turns her manager into a cat. Taking her grandma’s advice, she travels to London to search for answers. Oliver runs the occult bookstore his granduncle owned and joins Willow on her quest to reverse the spell, however, he doesn’t believe in magic at all. Can Willow make Oliver believe in magic? Will Willow get a handle on her magic or will Vera be stuck as a cat forever?
I loved the friend group, witches & cats, and occult bookstore in London vibes. Appreciated that there was a plot line as important as the romance line. Loved tagging along for the quests. Just wish that we saw more fluff between checking items off the list. I didn’t like the weeks long gaps between chapters.
I also wish the epilogue was longer. Felt like the book just ends. :( also girl got over stuff way to quick. Make that man grovel.
I also could not get over the descriptions of the characters as they do not match the characters on the cover at all.
Overall I really enjoyed this book as it was a quick read and an enjoyable plot line.
I loved the friend group, witches & cats, and occult bookstore in London vibes. Appreciated that there was a plot line as important as the romance line. Loved tagging along for the quests. Just wish that we saw more fluff between checking items off the list. I didn’t like the weeks long gaps between chapters.
I also wish the epilogue was longer. Felt like the book just ends. :( also girl got over stuff way to quick. Make that man grovel.
I also could not get over the descriptions of the characters as they do not match the characters on the cover at all.
Overall I really enjoyed this book as it was a quick read and an enjoyable plot line.
April 26, 2026
A Witch in Notting Hill is such a charming story. It follows a witch who’s also an actress, someone who struggles with confidence in her magic, often leading to accidental mishaps, especially when her nerves take over. Also particularly true when it comes to anything involving romance.
After accidentally turning her manager into a cat, she’s forced to set out on a journey to fix her mistake. What starts as a simple mission quickly becomes something much bigger. As she travels to London in search of a spell to reverse the magic, her world is turned upside down. Along the way, she’s pushed to confront her fears, face her emotions, and reevaluate what she truly wants out of life. Through unexpected adventures, she begins to build confidence, form genuine friendships, and maybe even open her heart to a romance she never thought she’d be ready for.
This story is full of heartfelt moments and meaningful lessons about self-discovery, embracing who you are, and learning to believe in yourself.
Overall, it’s an adorable and uplifting read! 4.5 stars.
After accidentally turning her manager into a cat, she’s forced to set out on a journey to fix her mistake. What starts as a simple mission quickly becomes something much bigger. As she travels to London in search of a spell to reverse the magic, her world is turned upside down. Along the way, she’s pushed to confront her fears, face her emotions, and reevaluate what she truly wants out of life. Through unexpected adventures, she begins to build confidence, form genuine friendships, and maybe even open her heart to a romance she never thought she’d be ready for.
This story is full of heartfelt moments and meaningful lessons about self-discovery, embracing who you are, and learning to believe in yourself.
Overall, it’s an adorable and uplifting read! 4.5 stars.
July 10, 2026
When I received this from NetGalley and saw that it was a witchy read involving a cat I was sold. 🤣 This was a slow cozy read.
*Fav quotes:
~“Are all Englishmen this perceptive? Or just the bookish kind?”
~“Just the bookish kind.”—“We’re a rare breed.”
~“It was this kind of variety, this kind of bottomless well of knowledge, that made me want to work in a bookshop in the first place. The very idea that I could spend my days in a place people came to learn, to be entertained, to escape, to discover themselves. Bookshops saved me more times than I could count over the past thirty-two years of my life, and I’d always thought it would be a privilege to own one that could save someone else. That could bring someone back to themselves—or far away from themselves—or that could bring someone comfort or answers or questions or a sense of belonging.”
~“The full moon festival waits for no one.”
*Fav quotes:
~“Are all Englishmen this perceptive? Or just the bookish kind?”
~“Just the bookish kind.”—“We’re a rare breed.”
~“It was this kind of variety, this kind of bottomless well of knowledge, that made me want to work in a bookshop in the first place. The very idea that I could spend my days in a place people came to learn, to be entertained, to escape, to discover themselves. Bookshops saved me more times than I could count over the past thirty-two years of my life, and I’d always thought it would be a privilege to own one that could save someone else. That could bring someone back to themselves—or far away from themselves—or that could bring someone comfort or answers or questions or a sense of belonging.”
~“The full moon festival waits for no one.”
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 10, 2026
Thank you to @alexandrapaigewrites and @avonbooks for the #gifted e-book.
This charming witchy romance is a slow burn that warmly unfolds.
Willow, a Hollywood actress and a mediocre witch, escapes to London in search of a spell reversal. There, she encounters Oliver, a grumpy occult bookstore owner. Together with his friends, they embark on an adventurous quest through London to gather the objects needed to break the spell.
The budding relationship between Willow and Oliver develops gradually, with undeniable attraction simmering beneath cautious actions. Oliver’s initial skepticism about magic shifts predictably as he helps Willow. I adored Oliver’s friends, Lola and Minho, whose support was invaluable in their journey.
While the story moves at a slow pace and becomes predictable, I still found myself captivated by the blossoming romance. This enchanting book is set to be released on August 11, 2026.
This charming witchy romance is a slow burn that warmly unfolds.
Willow, a Hollywood actress and a mediocre witch, escapes to London in search of a spell reversal. There, she encounters Oliver, a grumpy occult bookstore owner. Together with his friends, they embark on an adventurous quest through London to gather the objects needed to break the spell.
The budding relationship between Willow and Oliver develops gradually, with undeniable attraction simmering beneath cautious actions. Oliver’s initial skepticism about magic shifts predictably as he helps Willow. I adored Oliver’s friends, Lola and Minho, whose support was invaluable in their journey.
While the story moves at a slow pace and becomes predictable, I still found myself captivated by the blossoming romance. This enchanting book is set to be released on August 11, 2026.
August 11, 2026
This was a SUPER fun, low-stakes, witchy romance. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the eARC. This review reflects my honest opinion.
Every major premise of the book: kooky magic, wise granny, celebrity FMC, British MMC, turning your boss into a cat and needing to un-do it, contributed to the overall plot in some way. Though the story is magical and fantastical, none of it feels superfluous.
Vera, Minho, and Lola make for lovely side characters and they're a diverse cast (e.g., Lola is gay) when they didn't necessarily have to be to make the story work. I always appreciate when rep like that is thrown into books.
The story takes place over six months from the summer solstice to the winter one, so there's nothing particularly fall-ish or halloween-y about the book. It's a great read no matter the season. Lastly, two quick and well-written spicy scenes are icing on the proverbial cake.
Every major premise of the book: kooky magic, wise granny, celebrity FMC, British MMC, turning your boss into a cat and needing to un-do it, contributed to the overall plot in some way. Though the story is magical and fantastical, none of it feels superfluous.
Vera, Minho, and Lola make for lovely side characters and they're a diverse cast (e.g., Lola is gay) when they didn't necessarily have to be to make the story work. I always appreciate when rep like that is thrown into books.
The story takes place over six months from the summer solstice to the winter one, so there's nothing particularly fall-ish or halloween-y about the book. It's a great read no matter the season. Lastly, two quick and well-written spicy scenes are icing on the proverbial cake.
August 12, 2026
It may not be Fall yet, and I’m certainly not ready for it, but I’m all about this witchy cozy story, A Witch in Notting Hill. It was a fun one, and I liked Willow's character. A wee bit chaotic and not the best witch when it came to spells—she accidentally turned her manager into a cat and couldn’t quite get the spell right to reverse the wrong. She finds out there is a reversal spell at an occult shop in London—so off she goes! Her efforts were hilarious as she tried to make her way through the airport with a cat in tow! And to make matters more interesting, the guy, Oliver, who owns the shop, doesn’t even believe in magic. This makes for an interesting romance between the two, which develops as they team up to find this reversal spell. The banter is fun—Oliver has that grumpy/broodiness down.
The romance is a slow burn, but it builds to spice. A Witch in Notting Hill makes for a sweet, fun, and cozy read.
Thank you to Avon Books and Author Alexandra Paige for the gifted e-copy. I am leaving this review voluntarily.
The romance is a slow burn, but it builds to spice. A Witch in Notting Hill makes for a sweet, fun, and cozy read.
Thank you to Avon Books and Author Alexandra Paige for the gifted e-copy. I am leaving this review voluntarily.
July 4, 2026
Copy provided by the publisher and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
A Witch in Notting Hill is the perfect cozy book to kick off autumn! Willow is an actress and a not so great witch. However, no one knows she's a witch until one day a spell goes wrong and she turns her manager into a cat. Willow tries everything but doesn't know how to fix it, so she goes to London to search for a spell. She meets Oliver the over of magic bookstore, who doesn't believe in actually magic. He reluctantly agrees to help Willow find the missing pieces of the spell. However, the true magic they can't escape is the feelings they have for each other. A Witch in Notting Hill was a perfect rainy day cozy read! I really enjoyed it!
A Witch in Notting Hill is the perfect cozy book to kick off autumn! Willow is an actress and a not so great witch. However, no one knows she's a witch until one day a spell goes wrong and she turns her manager into a cat. Willow tries everything but doesn't know how to fix it, so she goes to London to search for a spell. She meets Oliver the over of magic bookstore, who doesn't believe in actually magic. He reluctantly agrees to help Willow find the missing pieces of the spell. However, the true magic they can't escape is the feelings they have for each other. A Witch in Notting Hill was a perfect rainy day cozy read! I really enjoyed it!
September 10, 2026
I adored this story! Willow (one of my favorite names!) is a witch whose magic backfires most of the time. She can't always control it, which is what lands her in the situation we find her in--having turned her manager into a black cat.
Enter Oliver, who I picture as a Hugh Grant type of course. Though his voice was closer to Andrew Lee Potts in my head lol. He's the owner of Code & Codex, an occult bookstore that has the answers Willow needs. Too bad Oliver is a skeptic.
These two were absolutely adorable, and I really loved Oliver's friends, Min and Lola, too! It was a fun cast of characters in a cozy setting.
Enter Oliver, who I picture as a Hugh Grant type of course. Though his voice was closer to Andrew Lee Potts in my head lol. He's the owner of Code & Codex, an occult bookstore that has the answers Willow needs. Too bad Oliver is a skeptic.
These two were absolutely adorable, and I really loved Oliver's friends, Min and Lola, too! It was a fun cast of characters in a cozy setting.
September 6, 2026
So the blurb doesn't say this is a fall romance but that cover sure indicates it's one, and I was disappointed that it's definitely not. It takes place from June to December with only limited mentions of Halloween, no description of that holiday, and no detailed descriptions of London in the fall.
Other than that disappointment, which is not the fault of the author and therefore not a factor in my rating, this was a solid, cute, easy read. I quite enjoyed Oliver and his friends as characters but felt that a lot of elements of the story lacked depth. A little bit of groundwork at the beginning establishing how unhappy Willow was with her career, even if she didn't realize it, would have gone a long way towards making her later decisions more believable. Similarly, the magic system was pretty much completely left up to the reader's imagination. Overall, the book needed a lot more show and less tell, and just more investment into the world building and magic.
Other than that disappointment, which is not the fault of the author and therefore not a factor in my rating, this was a solid, cute, easy read. I quite enjoyed Oliver and his friends as characters but felt that a lot of elements of the story lacked depth. A little bit of groundwork at the beginning establishing how unhappy Willow was with her career, even if she didn't realize it, would have gone a long way towards making her later decisions more believable. Similarly, the magic system was pretty much completely left up to the reader's imagination. Overall, the book needed a lot more show and less tell, and just more investment into the world building and magic.
August 11, 2026
As a lifelong lover of Notting Hill, when I saw this come across Net Galley, I knew I had to read it! Thank you to Net Galley and Avon Books for the advanced readers copy! It took a little bit for me to get hooked, but once I was I thoroughly enjoyed. It was short and sweet, and is the perfect book for all of my bookish besties out there who are yearning for fall! Overall, a cute, cozy, charming parnormal/witchy mood romance with a little bit of spice.
August 11, 2026
There is not just one particular thing I liked about this story, it has such a great series of events across the overarching "quest" that it just all works together in adventure and a cozy vibe with some perfectly sprinkled lust and spice. I really loved how Willow was written, and Oliver was a perfect compliment. I did really adore that this whole messy adventure was started by Willow turning her manager into a cat, whoops!
Thank-you, Avon and Harper Voyager and Alexandra Paige, for this complimentary copy. Opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.
Thank-you, Avon and Harper Voyager and Alexandra Paige, for this complimentary copy. Opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.
August 22, 2026
Thank you to NetGalley for the Advanced Listener Copy of this audiobook.
This was a cute, light, Notting Hill movie spinoff blended with witches and magic. There was endearing banter, camaraderie with the side characters, a magical scavenger hunt, and a basic sweet romance.
The dual narration worked really well for this dual POV story and it felt like a very nice light listen to start gearing up for the autumn season.
This was a cute, light, Notting Hill movie spinoff blended with witches and magic. There was endearing banter, camaraderie with the side characters, a magical scavenger hunt, and a basic sweet romance.
The dual narration worked really well for this dual POV story and it felt like a very nice light listen to start gearing up for the autumn season.
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