How To Outwit a Wizard by Amy Boyles

What happens when magical enemies wind up in a real-life Freaky Friday?

Witch Blair Thornrose has spent her life working in her family’s magical bookshop. But when the magic begins failing, the only thing that can save it is for Blair to marry. The one way that witches know how to do that—throw a witchy ballroom dance to find the most eligible suitor.

But Blair has a power that makes most men run for cover—all of them except the brutally handsome and terribly arrogant Devlin Ross, that is.

Wizard inventor Devlin Ross has never gotten over Blair Thornrose. The two dated in high school, but things ended badly between them. When he discovers that she must find a husband, Devlin’s jealous. He wants Blair badly, but there’s a reason why they can’t be together—a secret that Devlin refuses to share.

When a magical spell goes terribly wrong and Devlin and Blair switch powers, Blair is furious. But Devlin makes her a deal—he will help her win the man of her dreams if she helps him build his latest invention. This is too big an opportunity for Blair to give up. But will Devlin reveal the secret that tore them apart, or will he push Blair into the arms of another man and give her up forever?

If you love sisterhood, romances that sweep you off your feet, magical bookstores, and loving families, then you’ll adore the second book in the Seven Suitors for Seven Witches series.

My Review

I love the notes between Blair and Devlin at the beginning of the book. These high school sweethearts had a magical moment, but then it shattered. 

Ten years later, Blair must marry to replenish the family’s magic. I’m totally jealous of the fantasy this magical bookshop creates. I would love to jump into my favorite book and live out the storyline. 

So Devlin has the power of prediction, and Blair has the ability to manipulate emotions. Interesting. Devlin is still pinning after the high school crush he lost. But this nerdy wizard is great with banter, and the whole enemies thing with Blair may hide his true feelings, but he can’t hide them now. 

Omg, the ghost is fabulous. I wasn’t expecting that twist. I wonder what Storms Grayson’s magical power is since he talked about it so much.  

This book gets “Freaky Friday” when she and her enemy exchange powers. I’m pretty sure the ghost has something to do with it. Of course, the outcome of this is forced proximity with her enemy. 

With Devlin and Blair under one roof, things are bound to heat up, and they do. But we also see a side of Devlin that is less playboy and more cinnamon roll. The chemistry is steamy, and of course, his self-sacrifice puts Devlin in a different light to the readers. They have gone from enemies to friends but not quite lovers yet. 

Wow, the rain scene is so romantic and memorable. I’m glad they are hashing it out. Ah, we get the enemies-to-lovers trope, and it gets steamy—not really unexpected, but they make a cute couple. This book did move slower than the last, but I liked the intimacy they found as they found their way back to each other. 

Omg, the end of this book will rip your heart out. Talk about true love. The book ends sweetly, and magic has much to do with it. 

Of course, the epilogue leads us into the next book and highlights the found family.

 

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