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From the author of Hopelessly Teavoted comes a witchy, sapphic rom-com about a mischievous runaway bride and her prim-and-proper Witchery Council rival that must fake-date in order to catch a would-be murderer—and accidentally fall in love. Priscilla Hart does not do regret—except maybe for the small matter of fleeing her own wedding in a cloud of magical fireworks. Now the town’s most infamous runaway witch, she’s determined to rebuild her reputation on the Witchery Council and prove she’s more than a scandal in heels. Agatha Vanderbilt Voisin, the newly elected council president, is everything Priscilla can’t composed, proper, and infuriatingly perfect. But when a string of dangerous magical explosions points to Priscilla as the culprit, Agatha makes an impulsive move—announcing that they’re dating—to save her from exile. Faking a relationship in public should be simple…until late-night arguments turn into slow-burn attraction, and the two discover that something wicked is brewing in Hallowcross. To survive the magic—and their feelings—they’ll have to stop pretending and risk falling for real.
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Audrey Goldberg Ruoff
2 books113 followersAudrey Goldberg writes contemporary and speculative romance and fantasy. She previously also wrote under the name Audrey Goldberg Ruoff. She lives in a suburb of Washington, DC with her family, a scrappy but loyal little dog, and a whimsical and witchy cat.
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Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thank you to Atria Books for this gifted ARC!
I ARC read Hopelessly Teavoted last year and absolutely fell in love with the Addams Family vibes and the overall atmosphere of the world. And this book really delivered on the vibes I was expecting and the shenanigans and romance I was anticipating based off of how Hopelessly Teavoted was.
This book has amazing bisexual, gay and pansexual representation. Especially for a later in life character that has feelings of being "too late" to be their authentic self. I loved the aspect of one of the main characters being in their 30's, I thought it was so relatable and added another element to Agatha and Priscilla which I loved.
Their romance was so well done, it was tension filled, prank filled, and also really intimate. They grew together in many ways, and healed a bit too from previous relationship trauma. The shenanigans in this one are so fun, the pranky nature of Priscilla really carries through and we get elements of that from Agatha in retaliation as well. I did guess the "villain" character pretty early on, but I don't think it detracted at all, there was pretty heavy foreshadowing so I think you're honestly supposed to guess who it is.
If you enjoy a queer romance with Addams Family vibes, really cute and interesting magic, and some fantastic characters, absolutely pick this up. I do recommend reading Hopelessly Teavoted first though, there are so many nods to it and character appearances from it that I think it would be so much more enjoyable having that book under your belt first. This releases October 6th!
*This ARC was given by Atria Books through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review, all opinions are my own.*
I ARC read Hopelessly Teavoted last year and absolutely fell in love with the Addams Family vibes and the overall atmosphere of the world. And this book really delivered on the vibes I was expecting and the shenanigans and romance I was anticipating based off of how Hopelessly Teavoted was.
This book has amazing bisexual, gay and pansexual representation. Especially for a later in life character that has feelings of being "too late" to be their authentic self. I loved the aspect of one of the main characters being in their 30's, I thought it was so relatable and added another element to Agatha and Priscilla which I loved.
Their romance was so well done, it was tension filled, prank filled, and also really intimate. They grew together in many ways, and healed a bit too from previous relationship trauma. The shenanigans in this one are so fun, the pranky nature of Priscilla really carries through and we get elements of that from Agatha in retaliation as well. I did guess the "villain" character pretty early on, but I don't think it detracted at all, there was pretty heavy foreshadowing so I think you're honestly supposed to guess who it is.
If you enjoy a queer romance with Addams Family vibes, really cute and interesting magic, and some fantastic characters, absolutely pick this up. I do recommend reading Hopelessly Teavoted first though, there are so many nods to it and character appearances from it that I think it would be so much more enjoyable having that book under your belt first. This releases October 6th!
*This ARC was given by Atria Books through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review, all opinions are my own.*
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Call Ginger, Posh, and Sporty ‘cause we’re going to Spiceworld. The characters waste no time psychically flirting with each other. You kind of get whiplash from the first chapter with Priscilla leaving someone at the altar and then next chapter, on to the next. You don’t have to wait too long for it to get real. The book is definitely too spicy for me, but I know this is someone’s jam.
Yes, there is a witchy/magical theme to the book, but honestly it’s just the flavor. This book is straight up romance. Not my typical thing, and I was hoping for more of the plot to emerge, but honestly, this is great for what it is. I know this is someone’s thing. I do appreciate the fun the author has with the setting though - a little hexing here, a little precognition there, throw in a witchy council. Summed up with a quote from the book, “kooky, strange, and wonderful.”
This one knocked me for a loop, but you’ll likely beef up your vocabulary a bit over the course of the story. There are some $10 words garnished throughout, so this onion has some layers!
Overall, I’d recommend this to someone looking for an enemies to lovers romance and appreciates some urban fantasy in the mix. 4/5 stars.
*An uncorrected proof of this book was provided by the publisher at the reviewer’s request in exchange for a fair and uncompromising review.
Yes, there is a witchy/magical theme to the book, but honestly it’s just the flavor. This book is straight up romance. Not my typical thing, and I was hoping for more of the plot to emerge, but honestly, this is great for what it is. I know this is someone’s thing. I do appreciate the fun the author has with the setting though - a little hexing here, a little precognition there, throw in a witchy council. Summed up with a quote from the book, “kooky, strange, and wonderful.”
This one knocked me for a loop, but you’ll likely beef up your vocabulary a bit over the course of the story. There are some $10 words garnished throughout, so this onion has some layers!
Overall, I’d recommend this to someone looking for an enemies to lovers romance and appreciates some urban fantasy in the mix. 4/5 stars.
*An uncorrected proof of this book was provided by the publisher at the reviewer’s request in exchange for a fair and uncompromising review.
May 9, 2026
Thank you to the publisher for the gifted eARC and the author for a copy to kickoff the traveling ARC! What a blast!
📖 Book Review 📖 How does the “mistress of darkness, frankness extraordinaire” recover from her dramatic runaway bride moment? If it’s not with an even more sensational journey that involves fake-dating the Witchcraft Council’s newly elected president who could not be more of her complete opposite, then it’s not another gem by Audrey Goldberg Ruoff.
While Vengefully Matched is the second installment in the Hallowcross series, it truly can be read as a standalone (I indulged in a reread of Hopelessly Teavoted right before this and was happy with that decision). Once again, Audrey Goldberg Ruoff’s witty and sharp banter pops off the page as the chemistry of the character sizzles. And while this magically laced novel is rife with humor, it is also beautifully layered with themes of healing after loss and finding yourself in this crazy world (charmed or not).
Buckle up for one enchanting and spicy jaunt back to Hallowcross with Vengeful Matched, as Audrey Goldberg Ruoff showcases her talent once again in this sophomore stunner.
📖 Book Review 📖 How does the “mistress of darkness, frankness extraordinaire” recover from her dramatic runaway bride moment? If it’s not with an even more sensational journey that involves fake-dating the Witchcraft Council’s newly elected president who could not be more of her complete opposite, then it’s not another gem by Audrey Goldberg Ruoff.
While Vengefully Matched is the second installment in the Hallowcross series, it truly can be read as a standalone (I indulged in a reread of Hopelessly Teavoted right before this and was happy with that decision). Once again, Audrey Goldberg Ruoff’s witty and sharp banter pops off the page as the chemistry of the character sizzles. And while this magically laced novel is rife with humor, it is also beautifully layered with themes of healing after loss and finding yourself in this crazy world (charmed or not).
Buckle up for one enchanting and spicy jaunt back to Hallowcross with Vengeful Matched, as Audrey Goldberg Ruoff showcases her talent once again in this sophomore stunner.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed are my own. Thank you to NetGalley and Atria for the ARC!
Spoilers
Vengefully Matched was a cute enemies to lovers book. I appreciated the lighthearted moments and humorous characters. I believe with a little more editing, this would be a 5 star book. I rate it 3.5 stars as it is today. There were a few holes in the story where the characters would be in one place but in the next scene they were done with the action they had been headed towards previously. A little heavy on analogies instead of straightforward writing but the characters were loveable and the reading pace was fast with lots of storylines woven throughout. (Love Lex and hope to get the full story on him soon!)
If you're a fan of Hopefully Teavoted, you'll love this book!
Spoilers
Vengefully Matched was a cute enemies to lovers book. I appreciated the lighthearted moments and humorous characters. I believe with a little more editing, this would be a 5 star book. I rate it 3.5 stars as it is today. There were a few holes in the story where the characters would be in one place but in the next scene they were done with the action they had been headed towards previously. A little heavy on analogies instead of straightforward writing but the characters were loveable and the reading pace was fast with lots of storylines woven throughout. (Love Lex and hope to get the full story on him soon!)
If you're a fan of Hopefully Teavoted, you'll love this book!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Vengefully Matched was a chaotic little witchy delight. Fake dating, a runaway bride, and just enough magical drama to keep things interesting? I was in.
I didn't read the first book, but I had zero trouble jumping in and didn't feel like I missed anything critical. Priscilla and Agatha carry this story with sharp banter, slow-burn tension and a dynamic that's equal parts frustrating and fun to watch unfold.
There are a few slightly clunky transitions and moments where the writing leans a bit heavy on description, but the chemistry and humor more than make up for it.
Overall, a charming, sassy, magic filled romance that absolutely worked for me.
I didn't read the first book, but I had zero trouble jumping in and didn't feel like I missed anything critical. Priscilla and Agatha carry this story with sharp banter, slow-burn tension and a dynamic that's equal parts frustrating and fun to watch unfold.
There are a few slightly clunky transitions and moments where the writing leans a bit heavy on description, but the chemistry and humor more than make up for it.
Overall, a charming, sassy, magic filled romance that absolutely worked for me.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Just finished this ARC read from netgalley.com
This a light cozy mystery/sapphic rom-com. Enemies to lovers, opposites attract, rivals, and magical realism. The mystery itself was pretty obvious, almost like an afterthought, but the story was quick and light and definitely doesnt take itself to seriously.
I do wish that I had read the first book "Hopelessly Teavoted" first. This can definitely be read as a standalone but there were a lot of mentions of the story and characters from the previous book that always makes me feel like im on the outside of an inside joke.
This a light cozy mystery/sapphic rom-com. Enemies to lovers, opposites attract, rivals, and magical realism. The mystery itself was pretty obvious, almost like an afterthought, but the story was quick and light and definitely doesnt take itself to seriously.
I do wish that I had read the first book "Hopelessly Teavoted" first. This can definitely be read as a standalone but there were a lot of mentions of the story and characters from the previous book that always makes me feel like im on the outside of an inside joke.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
ARC Review
This was a classic opposites attract trope with a magical twist. The cover gives Netflix's Wednesday vibes and I loved watching two people who are different find common ground and fall in love. It was an easy read with mid-level stakes. It had me laughing and loving watching these two learn to appreciate each other.
This was a classic opposites attract trope with a magical twist. The cover gives Netflix's Wednesday vibes and I loved watching two people who are different find common ground and fall in love. It was an easy read with mid-level stakes. It had me laughing and loving watching these two learn to appreciate each other.
Review of advance copy received from Author
This book was my exact sense of humor, and includes all of the things I love!
(because I wrote it!)
(because I wrote it!)
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