Bewitching the Ghost
by Gigi Blume
Summary
A reluctant witch and a cranky ghost walk into a bar. Literally. And now they’re stuck there together.
Willow Ravensong didn’t choose the witch life. The witch life chose her. While the ancient family magic has been doled out generously to her mother and two sisters, Willow can’t even cast a simple candlelight charm without burning the house down, making her the laughing stock of her home village.
All she wants to do is read her historical romance novels and forget about magic. So when the opportunity to relocate and open her very own bookshop falls into her lap, she can’t pack her bags fast enough, takes her cat, Zephyr, and moves to the quaint town of Mysthaven.
But nobody told her the bookshop was once an old saloon with a shady past.
And that it’s haunted.
And she certainly never imagined the first time she sees a ghost, he’d have broad shoulders, be dressed like a hipster, and have eyes like emeralds. Or, that his current afterlife situation is making him a grouchy pain in her broomstick.
Willow just wants to get rid of this surly spirit, no matter how easy on the eyes he is. But it seems the only way to do that is to use her powers to help him move on—as long as she doesn’t make an enormous magical mess of things, or worse… fall for him.
My Review
This was my first time reading this author, and now I’m excited to explore and read more of her novels! I discovered this seasonal book on Kindle Unlimited while looking for clean, witchy reads, and was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed it. I just loved it. It’s so charming, funny, magical, and fun! There is no language and no spice, just a few kissing scenes.
As a lighthearted, clean witchy rom-com, this book was perfect! It was exactly what I wanted for Spooky Season. With witches, ghosts, magic, charms, a swoon-worthy love story, cozy fall vibes, and small-town charm, it had everything I could ask for. The family dynamics and history added depth, and the plot kept me hooked the whole time. Just when I worried it might slow down in the middle, there was an unexpected twist that pulled me right back in. It’s well-written, with great pacing, and I was thoroughly entertained from start to finish.
While it had a bit of that cheesy, witchy Hallmark rom-com feel, the quirky one-liners and ’80s/’90s pop culture references were a blast. There were plenty of laugh-out-loud and swoony moments. I would have loved a bit more character development, but there was enough growth from beginning to end to feel satisfying. I also loved that it kept me guessing on what would happen next and where the story would go. I even found myself thinking about it when I wasn’t reading, which I know is a sign of a good story!
If you enjoy:
- Grumpy/Sunshine romances
- Witchy/Paranormal romances
- Clean, sweet romcoms
- Magic, charms, and enchantments
- 80s & 90s pop culture references & jokes
- Cozy small town vibes
- Fall feels and descriptions
Then I highly recommend picking this book up and trying it.
It’s the perfect read for autumn and Spooky Season! So grab a hot cider or pumpkin spice latte, cozy up with a fuzzy blanket, and dive into this witchy delight!