Charmed meets Ghosthunters in this magically wicked paranormal romance, perfect for fans of Not the Witch You Wed and The Ex Hex.

There have always been rumors that something magical is afoot at Wicked Good Apples. Rain during droughts and other inexplicable happenings have long haunted the Maine orchard, but only Holly Celeste and her family know the truth: the Celestes are just a little wicked.

Despite the magical secret ingredient in their cider, the family business is floundering. When Connor Grimm, a charming and nationally beloved paranormal investigator, requests to film an episode of his popular TV show on the mysterious farm, Holly reluctantly accepts. She knows the publicity could be the miracle her family needs—as long as Connor doesn’t manage to actually make any paranormal discoveries while he’s there.

Intent on keeping Connor in the dark and pushing him toward the ghost story believed by the locals, Holly joins him as he interviews eyewitnesses, hunts for old records, and unearths potentially devastating stories from the past. Despite her resolution to dislike him, she begins to fall for the only man who’s ever made her feel like strange could be normal.

As Connor gets closer to uncovering the real secrets behind the orchard, his and Holly’s blooming romance begins to threaten everything they value—Connor’s commitment to his career and Holly’s commitment to protect her family.

Wicked as a love spell, this witchy romance will enchant readers of The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches and In Charm’s Way.

Holly’s family have powers, magical powers, but they have spent generations hiding their power with the result being their lack of true control. As their apple orchard faces financial difficulties along comes ghost hunter Connor Grimm. He  believes in ghosts due to a childhood incident and as an adult, along with his brother, has spent his life investigating such phenomena on their now well-known TV show.  Connor is determined to investigate the rumored ghost in the Celeste family orchard as well as the rumor the women are witches.   Holly reluctantly agrees to the investigation as the money can save their orchard but she did not count on falling for Connor or that he would come close to discovering their family secrets.

This was a quick light read, somewhere between a romance and a paranormal mystery. While the blurb describes it as “Charmed meets Ghosthunters” in some ways the women reminded me more of the movie Practical Magic.  I enjoyed and really liked all the characters and would even be interested in a further exploration of them and their lives and Ms Lovise did leave the door to that open at least a small crack with the mention of a council who would be very interested in the girl’s power. Recommended ~~ Stephanie L Bannon