Witchful Thinking

A homebody witch, Lucy Caraway, casts a spell on the eve of her high school reunion, reuniting her with her high school crush, merman Alex Dwyer. They must navigate baking disasters, flirtatious tea readings, and midnight meetups to determine if their newfound love is strong enough to outlast the fleeting power of a wish.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 352 pages
Publication date: 08 December 2022
Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

When life becomes a dull routine, a homebody witch named Lucy Caraway finds herself yearning for something more. If wishes were fish, she fantasizes about opening an aquarium and gift shop. In between grading papers over homemade tea blends and perusing spellbooks to safeguard her familial magic from utter chaos, Lucy indulges in her passion for reading, exploring the depths of magical knowledge to protect it. As the eve of her ten-year high school reunion approaches, Lucy's heart desires more—the soul mate she's tirelessly searching for, the charming cottage she's always dreamed of, and the opportunity to become the best version of herself. Driven by nostalgia and a hint of spiced rum, Lucy casts a spell that brings unexpected trouble in the form of a grand lie. It reunites her with her high school crush, the merman Alex Dwyer.

Like all merfolk, Alex possesses a unique perspective on the world, destined never to settle on land. However, when fate hands him a jinxed cottage, he returns to his small hometown of Freya Grove, New Jersey, determined to turn his life around after a series of bitter disappointments. Alex believes that a merman needs a house like a fish needs a bicycle—a temporary abode to fulfill his needs. He plans to flip the cottage and escape the confines of the Grove as far as his tail can carry him. But when he discovers that his new neighbor is the witch who got away, Alex's plans begin to change.

As the spell unfolds, Lucy and Alex find themselves caught up in a whirlwind of baking disasters, flirtatious tea readings, and midnight meetups. Their decade-old chemistry reignites, and they wonder if their newfound love is strong enough to withstand the fleeting power of a wish. Through their adventures, Lucy and Alex discover that sometimes, the things we desire the most are right in front of us, waiting to be embraced. They learn to appreciate the beauty of their surroundings, the magic that exists within each person, and the power of true love. In the end, their reunion is not just about fulfilling a wish but about embracing the present moment and the potential for a future filled with happiness and fulfillment.

Dimension: 203 x 133 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781538738078