Back in a Spell


 
 
 
 PRAISE FOR FROM BAD TO CURSED
 “I am happily and completely under the spell of The Witches of Thistle Grove series.”
 —Emily Henry, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Book Lovers
 “The only flaw in Lana Harper’s magical, whimsical, sexy-as-hell The Witches of Thistle Grove series is that I can’t set up shop in Thistle Grove myself right this second! These books truly do cast a spell.”
 —Erin Sterling, New York Times bestselling author of The Ex Hex
 “Clever, fiery, and so much fun. From Bad to Cursed is a sharply written romp with wicked imagination. It’s pure magic.”
 —Rachel Harrison, author of Cackle
 “Packed with mystery, danger, lots of love-to-hate-you foreplay, family drama, and an identity crisis thrown in. Sound like a lot? It is, but still oh so fun. Highly recommended.”
 —Library Journal (starred review)
 “Atmospheric and lush, this captivating story ignites the senses. The magic lends itself to big, cinematic scenes, while conflicts about familial expectations and mental health struggles ground the story with realness. The romantic relationship is emotionally rich and deliciously sexy.”
 —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
 “These books are intensely queer, honest, and essentially kind. I adore them so.”
 —Seanan McGuire, New York Times bestselling author of Where the Drowned Girls Go
 “With a fresh, fun voice, Harper brilliantly blends romance, mystery, and magic. Series fans will not be disappointed.”
 —Publishers Weekly
 “Rarely is the second book in a series better than the first, but as Harper continues her Witches of Thistle Grove series, following Payback’s a Witch, the world-building and exploration of family cultures enhances this already fascinating setting . . . Harper’s latest is imaginative and captivating.”
 —Booklist
 PRAISE FOR PAYBACK’S A WITCH
 “The sexy Sapphic modern Gothic I didn’t know I needed . . . fresh, sharp, and often frankly hilarious . . . a perfect winter read, highly recommended for one of the longest nights of the year.”
 —The New York Times Book Review
 “Payback’s a Witch is the book I’ve been waiting for all my life. A sexy, funny, charming romp of a novel that scratches that witchy, autumnal itch just right. I read this story in one breathless, giggling sitting, and at the first fall nip in the air, I know I’ll be reading it again. One of my favorite reads in years.”
 —Emily Henry, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Book Lovers
 
 TITLES BY LANA HARPER
 
 Payback’s a Witch
 From Bad to Cursed
 Back in a Spell
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Copyright © 2023 by Lana Harper
 Readers Guide copyright © 2023 by Lana Harper
 Excerpt from In Charm’s Way copyright © 2023 by Lana Harper
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 For Cindy, who loves these books—and Thistle Grove—as much as I do. Thank you for everything.
 
 
 
 
 
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 Let It Snow
 I’ve never been what one might call a winter person.
 Witches are supposed to feel naturally aligned with the Wheel of the Year, receptive to the charms of every season—and nowhere is that easier than in Thistle Grove, where every type of weather is utterly and gorgeously flamboyant, the most extravagant cosplay version of what it might look like anywhere else. In theory, I could appreciate the extremeness