As Delia Merriweather’s thirtieth birthday approaches, the women in her family keep pressuring her to help break a longstanding curse on their bloodline. As it turns out, though, Delia doesn’t believe she’s a witch.

Next door to the Merriweathers, Max Halifax is packing up his recently deceased uncle’s home (and keeping an eye on the Merriweather women). He’s been tasked by the powers that be to make sure Delia does not break the curse.

This book is such a cozy choice for witchy season.

Highlights for me:
- Nikki, Hartwells’s former (and now Max’s) familiar, an imp who can switch from his cat form to human form
- The funeral food restaurant (Prepare to be hungry.)
- Luc’s fascination with the non-magical world and its customs
- Some Southernisms—I’m looking at you, miscellaneous tea and the one-upmanship and competitiveness of hosting duties
- The growing feelings between Delia and Max

The audiobook has dual narration from Laura Knight Keating and Zion Jang. I preferred his narration but did enjoy her Southern accents. This would be a good one to listen to while putting out your fall decorations.

3.75⭐️

I received an advance copy of the book from Forever and an advance copy of the audiobook from Hachette Audio. All review opinions are my own.