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Small Town, Big Magic by Hazel Beck

In a picture-perfect town with secrets under its sidewalks, a determined bookseller discovers that her life—and her lineage—are far more extraordinary than she ever imagined. Friendship, found family, and a dash of witchy wonder make Small Town, Big Magic a cozy escape with a confident kick.

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... the charming, contemporary witch-in-a-small-town vibe?

The Ex Hex by Erin Sterling

If you loved how Emerson’s hidden witchcraft upends life in St. Cyprian—and the way her rivalry-turned-romance with Mayor Jacob crackles—The Ex Hex delivers that same fizzy urban-fantasy energy. Vivienne Jones accidentally curses her ex, Rhys Penhallow, and when he returns to Graves Glen, the town erupts into magical hijinks: bewitched statues on the loose, haunted attractions misbehaving, and a second-chance spark that feels a lot like Emerson and Jacob’s will-they-won’t-they combustion. It’s cozy, flirty, and full of small-town magical politics that echo Emerson’s fight to protect her home.

... the warm, low-key magic woven into everyday life?

The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna

Enjoyed the way Emerson’s rediscovered powers feel joyful and lived-in—from warding her bookshop to rallying her coven to shield St. Cyprian? In The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches, Mika Moon finds a hidden household of misfit magic and becomes their unlikely mentor. The spells are playful and heart-forward, much like Emerson’s light-touch enchantments, and the found-family glow mirrors the coven rallying to keep their town safe. Expect cozy rituals, gentle humor, and a slow-bloom connection that echoes the tenderness under Emerson and Jacob’s banter.

... the banter, quips, and playful tone?

Not the Witch You Wed by April Asher

If Emerson’s snarky comebacks and her sparring chemistry with Jacob made you grin, Not the Witch You Wed leans hard into the wit. Violet Maxwell (a witch with underwhelming magic) and Lincoln Thorne (alpha wolf shifter) fake-date for supernatural society optics, and their verbal sparring is as sharp as Emerson’s town-hall zingers. Like Emerson juggling civic duty and secret spells, Violet navigates public expectations while rediscovering her power—cue laugh-out-loud set pieces, magical mishaps, and flirty one-liners.

... the swoony, magic-kissed romance at the heart of the story?

Witch Please by Ann Aguirre

If Emerson and Jacob’s rivals-to-lovers spark hooked you, Witch Please offers a similarly heartfelt, witchy romance. Danica Waterhouse swears off complicated love until Titus Winnaker—a cinnamon-roll baker—wins her over, one pastry at a time. The way their relationship complicates Danica’s magical obligations mirrors Emerson balancing her coven’s secrets with her feelings for Jacob. Expect sweet heat, honest conversations about responsibility and desire, and dates as charming as Emerson’s after-hours strolls through St. Cyprian.

... the coven/friend-group dynamic driving the action?

Payback's a Witch by Lana Harper

Loved how Emerson’s friends close ranks—casting wardings, trading spellcraft, and backing her play when the town’s in danger? Payback’s a Witch centers on Emmy Harlow returning to Thistle Grove, where a magical tournament reunites a tight-knit crew. The friend-group’s schemes and support feel like Emerson’s coven in action, and the romance with Talia adds the same heartbeat-under-the-hijinks you got from Emerson and Jacob. Expect alliances, a deliciously petty plan, and a community that rallies when it counts.

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