In this romantic comedy with a spellbinding spark, a young witch is torn between a lie that might save her home and admitting the truth to the infuriatingly handsome man who cares more about profit than preservation.

Secret witch Coco Higginbotham has the perfect cover: magical land preservation in Mystic Meadows, Georgia. Here magic threads through the land and unicorn critters roam free, though human magic is strictly forbidden. But when billionaire developer Stone Maddox threatens the town’s magical flow with his resort construction, what’s a closeted witch to do but cast a spell to make him see reason?

Unfortunately, Coco accidentally wipes out his memory too. Thanks to his uncanny connection with her (and some convenient lies of omission), he soon concludes they’re a couple. And this new Stone? He’s kind, caring, and nothing like the man who threatened everything she loves.

As Coco scrambles to reverse her spell and restore Stone’s memory, she faces an impossible choice. Tell the truth and lose the man she’s falling for—or keep lying and risk exposing the magical secret that could destroy her life.

And what is more dangerous—being discovered as a witch, or discovering she can’t let him go?

My Review

Coco is a human with emotional needs that aren’t being met by her mother. She lives in Mystic Meadows, Georgia, and now that magic has returned to town, she’s discovering her self-worth along with a few unexpected quirks. She’s starting a new job, still hoping to be remembered by her own mother, and is understandably nervous about her newfound abilities.

Stone is in town to build a resort, make money, and avoid getting attached. Unfortunately for him, his workers discover a lambicorn nearby, and somehow it becomes his problem. To make matters worse, magic isn’t exactly welcomed in this town.

The two immediately seem to be at odds. Stone wants to build the resort for prosperity, while Coco is reading the magic within the land and constantly getting in the way of his plans. Also…those empanadas sound absolutely delicious! Magic is forbidden, Coco is special, and I had a feeling this was going to be a fun read.

The animal sound effects in the audiobook are fantastic! Yes, I’m absolutely listening to this one on audio. A spellbook, a potion, and a determined woman who doesn’t even realize she’s a witch? I was immediately hooked.

Magic, mayhem, potions, and amnesia…who knew one enchanted stone could change everything? Meanwhile, Coco is filled with nervous anxiety as she tries to figure out her place in all of this chaos.

Stone becomes a completely different person after losing his memories, and it’s honestly funny watching the dramatic shift in his personality. Coco is a bit of a hot mess, but she’s also funny, caring, and full of heart. I really enjoyed their dynamic. The resort may have brought them together, but their banter and interactions are mischievous, playful, and entertaining. On the other hand, Coco’s parents continually gaslight her and seem completely uncaring, which was frustrating to watch.

Oh my goodness…he really didn’t just do that! As everything unfolds, Coco’s magic, her unique gifts, and her deep love for her small town slowly come to light. I kept waiting for it all to blow up in her face because it seemed inevitable. While there were plenty of surprising moments, the romance was also steamy and fun. At its heart, this story is about accepting people for who they are, choosing love over anger, and realizing that sometimes friends become the family you need most.

Although this book has a completely different storyline than the last Stupid Love book I read in this series, I still think I enjoyed Stupid Matchmaking Love a little more. Stone and Coco are a sweet, tender couple, but Coco keeping such a huge secret from him for most of the book affected my overall enjoyment. The amnesia storyline was interesting, but by that point I was more than ready for the truth to finally come out.

Of course, the secrets are revealed at the absolute worst and most traumatic moment possible. Stone doesn’t understand what’s happening, and everything quickly becomes a mess.

I loved that Coco eventually confessed and returned the troublesome spellbook. Stone also realizes many of his own struggles stem from family issues and finally finds the courage to speak honestly with his mother. Meanwhile, Coco is trying not to be shunned by her small town. Some people accept her, while others don’t, and it was genuinely sad to see how people reacted to something they didn’t understand.

The story ends with both Coco and Stone giving each other a great deal of grace despite everything that happened between them. Coco’s full name made me laugh because it felt a little cliché, but I appreciated that her family eventually came around after being so disappointing throughout much of the story. And that garden Stone created? That was incredibly sweet. Of course, the epilogue brings them back together and wraps everything up at the enchanting resort.

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