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About The Book
She’s hexed. He’s her ex. And if they can’t bake in harmony, Briarhaven’s big cooking competition might just go up in smoke.
Lyra MacGregor’s magic is as unpredictable as her love life—especially when her spellwork starts misfiring during the filming of Briarhaven’s favorite reality TV show: Bewitching Bake Off. Even worse? She’s paired with Rabbie Barclay, her high school sweetheart turned heartbreak.
He’s never baked a thing in his life. She turns spoons into hedgehogs when he’s nearby. But with the cameras rolling, the curse deepening, and old sparks reigniting, they’ll have to cook up more than just a winning cake to survive. Because in Briarhaven, baking is spellwork, and love is the trickiest recipe of all.
Product Details
- Publisher: Gallery Books (August 25, 2026)
- Length: 336 pages
- ISBN13: 9781668094563
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Raves and Reviews
“A perfectly delicious novel that delivers on every front!”
— Jill Shalvis, New York Times bestselling author of Simply Irresistible
"A Taste of Magic is a delicious mix of second-chance romance, baking show chaos, and spellwork gone hilariously wrong. With crackling chemistry and plenty of heart, Lyra and Rabbie’s love story proves that the sweetest magic is the kind you risk your heart to make. O'Malley delivers hexes, exes, and extra heat in this witchy, witty, and wildly romantic tale."
— Jenn McKinlay, New York Times bestselling author of Witches of Dubious Origin
“Tricia O'Malley never fails to impress, and A Taste of Magic is no exception. Sweet, charming, and deeply romantic, it's the kind of book you fall into and don't want to leave.”
— K.F. Breen, USA Today bestselling author of Magical Midlife Madness
“I adored this slow-burn, second-chance witchy romance. Loved spending time in this cozy magickal community—meeting Lyra and her sisters who are close and witches, and also Ruth, Lyra’s adorable familiar. Lyra is coming into her powers and they are a bit rocky—which adds to the fun. Especially when she runs into her first love, Rob, and her magick misfires whenever she feels attraction. Add in a reality baking show and a family curse and Lyra has her hands full. Can’t wait to visit this town again for Jack and Nova’s story.”
— Pamela Kelley, USA Today bestselling author of Nantucket Second Chances
Praise for Love’s a Witch
"Heartwarming, delightful, and enchanting—Love’s a Witch is everything you want from a witchy romance and more! Full of family, small-town Scottish charm, and an absolutely wonderful cheese-loving familiar, you'll want to sink into this book and never leave!"
— Sarah Beth Durst, New York Times bestselling author of The Spellshop
"Love’s a Witch is a hilarious cozy romantasy brimming with small-town charm, witty banter, and a quirky cast of characters I fell in love with from the very first page. Tricia O'Malley seamlessly weaves a magical world of witches, romance, and sisterhood in this delightful enemies-to-lovers rom-com."
— Helena Hunting, New York Times bestselling author of Pucked Up
"Steamy men in kilts, lightning-quick banter, and ancient curses—this is pure dopamine!"
— Elizabeth Hunter, USA Today bestselling author of A Hidden Fire
"A cozy, witchy rom-com overflowing with quirky witches, hilarious mishaps, and the powerful alchemy of friendship. This spellbinding tale that will delight enemies-to-lovers fans is pure enchantment from start to finish."
— Linsey Hall, author of The Modern Girl's Guide to Magic
"Witches, curses, and magical love—this one’s got it all. If you’re curious about dipping your toe into the world of romantasy while staying cozy, Tricia O’Malley is the right author for you."
— Real Simple magazine
"This cute and cozy paranormal romance . . . inflects familiar tropes with humor, heart, heat, and heaps of Highland charm. The result should please new readers and loyal fans alike."
— Publishers Weekly
"Set in a cozy Scottish village, O’Malley’s deftly written series launch is full of small-town charm, witty banter, and interesting secondary characters, including animal familiars."
— Library Journal
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