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Hopelessly Enchanted
Her candles keep exploding. He can't stop watching.
Gwen Bishop comes from seven generations of Salem witches—and she might be the first to fail the family legacy. With Samhain days away and her protection charms misfiring like festive grenades, she's running out of time to prove she's worthy of the ancestors watching from beyond the veil.
The last thing she needs is another academic treating her traditions like a curiosity. She's lived that story before, and it did not end well.
Especially not a devastatingly serious Scottish author who doesn't believe in magic—yet can't seem to stop watching her.
He came to Herrick House for research. He stayed because of her.
Bestselling author Forbes MacLeod believes in history, facts, and professional distance. But from the moment he arrives at the MacBean family's bed-and-breakfast, something about Gwen Bishop makes distance impossible. He finds himself watching her when he should be taking notes. Defending her work before he's even admitted he likes her. Moving toward her disasters instead of away—
—and losing every argument with his own heartbeat.
And when her candle explodes in a shower of orange wax, Forbes doesn't flinch. He steps between her and the flames, catches her arm, and tells her she's extraordinary.
And means it.
She's all warmth and chaos. He's all walls and storm clouds—with gold underneath.
But something ancient is stirring beneath Salem this Samhain. The veil is thinning, and the darkness that destroyed this town three centuries ago is pushing through. Gwen's untamable magic may be the only thing that can stop it—if she can finally believe she's enough.
And Forbes must decide if he's willing to trust what he can't explain. To stand beside a woman the world would call impossible. To risk his carefully guarded heart on something that looks a lot like fate.
Just belief. Just courage. Just her.
Hopelessly Enchanted is a cozy, swoony autumn romance where Highland skepticism meets Salem magic, October winds carry secrets, and two hearts discover they're hopelessly, completely enchanted—with each other.
Perfect for readers who
★ Witchy small towns
★ Swoony Scottish heroes
★ Magical realism
★ Cozy paranormal romance with a spark of real magic
Return to Herrick House and catch up with Alan, Lilith, and the MacBean family—seven years after their own magical beginning… and meet the witch and the scholar who change everything next.
Gwen Bishop comes from seven generations of Salem witches—and she might be the first to fail the family legacy. With Samhain days away and her protection charms misfiring like festive grenades, she's running out of time to prove she's worthy of the ancestors watching from beyond the veil.
The last thing she needs is another academic treating her traditions like a curiosity. She's lived that story before, and it did not end well.
Especially not a devastatingly serious Scottish author who doesn't believe in magic—yet can't seem to stop watching her.
He came to Herrick House for research. He stayed because of her.
Bestselling author Forbes MacLeod believes in history, facts, and professional distance. But from the moment he arrives at the MacBean family's bed-and-breakfast, something about Gwen Bishop makes distance impossible. He finds himself watching her when he should be taking notes. Defending her work before he's even admitted he likes her. Moving toward her disasters instead of away—
—and losing every argument with his own heartbeat.
And when her candle explodes in a shower of orange wax, Forbes doesn't flinch. He steps between her and the flames, catches her arm, and tells her she's extraordinary.
And means it.
She's all warmth and chaos. He's all walls and storm clouds—with gold underneath.
But something ancient is stirring beneath Salem this Samhain. The veil is thinning, and the darkness that destroyed this town three centuries ago is pushing through. Gwen's untamable magic may be the only thing that can stop it—if she can finally believe she's enough.
And Forbes must decide if he's willing to trust what he can't explain. To stand beside a woman the world would call impossible. To risk his carefully guarded heart on something that looks a lot like fate.
Just belief. Just courage. Just her.
Hopelessly Enchanted is a cozy, swoony autumn romance where Highland skepticism meets Salem magic, October winds carry secrets, and two hearts discover they're hopelessly, completely enchanted—with each other.
Perfect for readers who
★ Witchy small towns
★ Swoony Scottish heroes
★ Magical realism
★ Cozy paranormal romance with a spark of real magic
Return to Herrick House and catch up with Alan, Lilith, and the MacBean family—seven years after their own magical beginning… and meet the witch and the scholar who change everything next.
244 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 14, 2025
About the author
Diane Darcy
57 books145 followersDiane Darcy loves to read and write lighthearted and funny books. She’s a member of the Heart of the West, and RWA. She was a finalist for Romance Writers of America's Golden Heart® Award. She’s written romantic comedies in several different genres; some historical, some contemporary, all lighthearted and fun. She makes her home in Utah with her family and dogs, and is hard at work on her next book.
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January 30, 2026
Hopelessly Beautiful Story
I absolutely loved this book! It's probably my favorite of all the Culloden stories. The addition of the enchanted children was great. I fell in love with Sylvester! I highly recommend this book, especially to all of us that have been reading the Culloden Moor books.
I absolutely loved this book! It's probably my favorite of all the Culloden stories. The addition of the enchanted children was great. I fell in love with Sylvester! I highly recommend this book, especially to all of us that have been reading the Culloden Moor books.
December 26, 2025
loved this story
This is such a sweet, touching romance… with wonderful characters and development of them. Loved the Salem background to the story, the ghosts and the beautiful ending
This is such a sweet, touching romance… with wonderful characters and development of them. Loved the Salem background to the story, the ghosts and the beautiful ending
January 12, 2026
Romantic
I really like how this novel went back to the magic that came from the original series. I enjoyed the characters and getting back with the McBean family Wonderful story And I enjoyed it all
I really like how this novel went back to the magic that came from the original series. I enjoyed the characters and getting back with the McBean family Wonderful story And I enjoyed it all
January 22, 2026
Wonderful read
This was the most wonderful Ghosts of Culloden Moor I have yet to read
Even though the main characters are of the present time the supporting characters tie the story together very nicely.
I love this book and Diane Darcy rocks.
This was the most wonderful Ghosts of Culloden Moor I have yet to read
Even though the main characters are of the present time the supporting characters tie the story together very nicely.
I love this book and Diane Darcy rocks.
March 20, 2026
Hopelessly Enchanted Return to Culloden Moor Book 8
I loved the story! Forbes and Gwen were solid characters in the book. The storyline was good. I cried a few time just because of the wording that touched my heart. A great read for all.
I loved the story! Forbes and Gwen were solid characters in the book. The storyline was good. I cried a few time just because of the wording that touched my heart. A great read for all.
March 29, 2026
WONDERFUL...MAGICAL...THE BEST
Love is the Magic that never fails to touch and bind us all together, and this was a truly a WONDERFUL, MAGICAL, BEAUTIFUL, SPARKLY LOVE STORY that shared the Magic of Love with the reader in a very beautiful way.
Love is the Magic that never fails to touch and bind us all together, and this was a truly a WONDERFUL, MAGICAL, BEAUTIFUL, SPARKLY LOVE STORY that shared the Magic of Love with the reader in a very beautiful way.
December 20, 2025
Wow
What a story. Excellent. This book has all the feels. Loved every single word. Everyone has the power in them. They just have to trust and believe! I do love my ghosties. 😁
What a story. Excellent. This book has all the feels. Loved every single word. Everyone has the power in them. They just have to trust and believe! I do love my ghosties. 😁
December 28, 2025
Sweet Love Story
A slow and sweet story to fall in love with. If you love family both chosen and made, this story is for you.
A slow and sweet story to fall in love with. If you love family both chosen and made, this story is for you.
January 5, 2026
This story is WONDERFUL!!!
Ohmigosh, I just adore this book — bought my own copy because I know I will definitely be reading it again and again!! Diane Darcy — this is perfect!
Ohmigosh, I just adore this book — bought my own copy because I know I will definitely be reading it again and again!! Diane Darcy — this is perfect!
January 7, 2026
what love is
Excellent story, humorous and witty. True love, not flashy but real. Please read, you will enjoy it. You’ll find yourself smiling!
Excellent story, humorous and witty. True love, not flashy but real. Please read, you will enjoy it. You’ll find yourself smiling!
April 10, 2026
Starting over!
I have so enjoyed your books , that I will soon start at the beginning once again. Thank you very much.
I have so enjoyed your books , that I will soon start at the beginning once again. Thank you very much.
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