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A Witch's Guide to Fake Dating a Demon by Sarah Hawley

A chaos-prone witch accidentally summons a by-the-book demon—and the only way out might be a fake relationship that feels dangerously real. Sparkling, spicy, and mischievous, A Witch's Guide to Fake Dating a Demon is a rom-com with hex appeal.

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... the irreverent, flirty banter with a demon love interest and a gleefully comedic tone?

That Time I Got Drunk And Saved A Demon by Kimberly Lemming

If you loved how Mariel keeps sparring with Ozroth the Ruthless—turning a soul-bargain disaster into quippy, slow-burn sparks—this romcom delivers the same belly laughs and heat. In A Witch’s Guide to Fake Dating a Demon, the corporate-hell antics and sarcastic one-liners keep things light even when deals get dicey; here, Cinnamon’s tipsy decision to help a demon unspool a curse leads to equally outrageous shenanigans, spicy chemistry, and nonstop banter that feels like Ozroth-and-Mariel-level verbal foreplay.

... a witchy enemies-to-lovers romance that crackles with chemistry in a small-town setting?

The Kiss Curse by Erin Sterling

You enjoyed watching fake dating turn very real between Mariel and Ozroth—complete with swoony tension, public pretenses, and private heat. The Kiss Curse hits that same vibe: Gwyn and Wells go from rivals to can’t-keep-their-hands-off in a charming town where magic shops, community gossip, and inconvenient feelings collide. If the way Mariel and Ozroth kept negotiating terms of their ‘arrangement’ made you grin, you’ll love how this couple keeps raising the stakes on their own so-called boundaries.

... gentle, heartwarming magic used for caretaking, connection, and found family rather than epic stakes?

The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna

Mariel’s chaotic plant magic and soft heart—plus the way her powers are channeled into everyday joy, baking, and helping her community—make Irregular Witches a perfect match. Like how Mariel and Ozroth’s bond grows over tea, spell mishaps, and small kindnesses, Mika’s magic brings comfort to three misfit children and a very grumpy librarian. If you smiled at the cozy spells, kitchen scenes, and low-stakes warmth in Witch’s Guide, this delivers that same glow with a tender romance at its core.

... a tightly focused, tropey romance that stays centered on two leads and their combustible chemistry?

Go Hex Yourself by Jessica Clare

If your favorite parts were the intimate moments—Mariel and Ozroth cooking together, negotiating fake-dating rules, and slowly trusting each other—this zeroes in on that same one-on-one spark. Go Hex Yourself pairs a prickly warlock with his new assistant in a close-quarters, banter-fueled dynamic. Expect the same escalating flirtation you felt when a ‘business arrangement’ in Witch’s Guide kept slipping into genuine care—and yes, plenty of steam once walls come down.

... a contemporary, hidden-in-plain-sight witchy world with family expectations and a magic-filled small town?

Payback's a Witch by Lana Harper

Glimmer Falls’ festivals, meddling relatives, and low-key secrecy around demons and spells are a great bridge to Thistle Grove. Like Mariel juggling the Spark family legacy and a very inconvenient demon, Emmy returns to a hometown steeped in magical tradition and complicated exes. If you liked the way Witch’s Guide mixed modern life with secret coven politics, cozy shops, and community events, this delivers that same hidden-magic-now vibe—plus a satisfying, witch-on-witch romance.

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