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THIS SPELLS LOVE

Kate Robb

Beautiful romantic dramedy with a touch of magic by debut author Kate Robb.
Gemma Wilde is trying to shake the lingering heartbreak since her long-term safe, easy, predictable boyfriend, Stuart, dumped her. Her crazy aunt offers her the chance to un-do the night she met Stuart and said yes to a date. Sure, why not try it, she said after a few margaritas, so they follow the spell, complete with an absolutely platonic kiss from best friend Dax to seal the deal.

And when Gemma wakes the next morning, lo' and behold, she finds herself living a life where Stuart never happened but in this alternate life, she's lost her best friend, Dax who has no idea who she is. To return home, Gemma must convince him to become best friends with her before the next full moon. But as she settles in to life in this alternate world, she finds that this Gemma is brave and is willing to take chances to follow her dreams.

She also finds that maybe her feelings for Dax aren't so platonic after all, but time is quickly running out, and Gemma needs to decide if she even wants to return to her old life, or if a romantic relationship with Dax and a dream career are worth some major sacrifices.

With the success of authors like Rebecca Serle and the emergence of witchy-type romcoms, there is a growing interest in stories that use extraordinary circumstances or light-touch of magic to explore emotionally resonant questions. This novel, and its snarky humor, is a refreshing addition to that popular trend.

Kate Robb lives outside Toronto, Canada, with her family. In her free time, she loves making margaritas, spending time with the wonderful crew at Toronto Romance Writers, and, of course, reading romance. We have another book under contract with Kate that will also play with alternative realities!
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Published 2023-12-05 by Dial Delights

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Published 2023-12-05 by Dial Delights

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Utterly enchanting and deeply romantic, THIS SPELLS LOVE gripped me from the very first page. Kate Robb is a romance voice to watch.

A quick-witted friends-to-lovers exploration with just the right touch of magic.

'This Spells Love' is a romcom-meets-magic delight, and absolutely perfect for the friends-to-lovers enthusiasts who are looking for something unique! Dax is my new book boyfriend and no one else can have him.

GOODREADS included THIS SPELLS LOVE in their round-up of 2023's BIG FALL ROMANCES Read more...

Offering a satisfying slow burn that transforms into delightful heat, the dazzling chemistry in this life-altering rom-com shows how love that transcends dimensions is worth the risk. This debut is an essential purchase for romance shelves.

Kate Robb's enchanting debut, THIS SPELLS LOVE, hits all the right beats for a can't-put-it-down rom-com: sparkling humor, satisfying heat, and characters you'll fall in love with. This book was a joy to read!

This Spells Love is the smart, funny, spicy, heartfelt rom-com I've been waiting for. Kate Robb's writing is a delight, her pacing is perfect, and she has created an unforgettable romance that gave me all the feels. This novel is a feat. Emily Henry and Mhairi McFarlane fans take note: you will be utterly charmed by this marvelous debut!

THIS SPELLS LOVE is a delightful debut! Kate Robb's writing is as smooth as an oat milk latte and sweet as a donut, giving us characters to love and to root for, no matter which timeline they're in. While Gemma gets to explore life if she had made different choices, love in all its forms--family, sisterly, romantic--remains a constant. We should all be so lucky if we get the chance for a do-over!

GOODREADS included THIS SPELLS LOVE in their round-up of 2023's BIG FALL ROMANCES

Robb's enchanting debut offers an endearing heroine a second chance at picking a path in life... The spell gives Gemma the chance to reevaluate her life and the effect she has on others, and she learns that bad decisions and past failures often prepare one for something better. It's a valuable lesson, enhanced by indomitable Gemma and swoonworthy Dax's undeniable connection.

I am absolutely in love with this book. An addicting page-turner, I could not put it down until I knew how Gemma's journey ended -- I feel like my heart was in my throat the entire time. A brilliant, moving, masterfully-plotted friends-to-lovers romance (Dax is EVERYTHING) with a splash of magic, Robb's debut is definitely going in my All-Time-Favorites pile.

Reeling from a recent breakup, a young woman tries to heal heartbreak with a spellonly to wake up in an alternate reality where she's lost more than she wished forin this witty, whimsical friends-to-lovers debut rom-com. Read more...

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