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Small Town, Big Magic: A Witchy Romantic Comedy Set in a Small Town Filled with Secrets (Witchlore Book 1)

Name: Small Town, Big Magic: A Witchy Romantic Comedy Set in a Small Town Filled with Secrets (Witchlore Book 1)
Rating: 4 (1667 reviews)
Author: Hazel Beck
ISBN: B09P1NR53P

by Hazel Beck

witches

About this book

✨🧙♀️😉 There’s no such thing as witches…right?

There’s no such thing as witches…right?

Emerson Wilde has built the life of her dreams. Youngest Chamber of Commerce president in St. Cyprian history, successful indie bookstore owner, and lucky enough to have her best friends as found family? Done.

But when Emerson is attacked by creatures that shouldn’t be real, and kills them with what can only be called magic, Emerson finds that the past decade of her life has been…a lie. St. Cyprian isn't your average Midwestern river town—it’s a haven for witches. When Emerson failed a power test years ago, she was stripped of her magical memories. Turns out, Emerson’s friends are all witches.

And so is she.

That's not all, though: evil is lurking in the charming streets of St. Cyprian. Emerson will need to learn to control what’s inside of her, remember her magic, and deal with old, complicated feelings for her childhood friend--cranky-yet-gorgeous local farmer Jacob North—to defeat an enemy that hides in the rivers and shadows of everything she loves.

Even before she had magic, Emerson would have done anything for St. Cyprian, but now she’ll have to risk not just her livelihood…but her life.

What you can expect from Small Town, Big Magic: Witchy Rom-Com Found Family Friends-to-Lovers Opposites Attract Chosen One Slowburn

Don't miss the epic conclusion to the Witchlore series, DRAGON FIRES EVERYWHERE, where a witch accidentally frees an imprisoned dragon shifter and ignites a love that can't be extinguished...

Publication Date: May 25, 2026
ASIN: B09P1NR53P

Reader Reviews

A brilliant start to an exciting new series!

September 5, 2022

The magical world of St Cyprian is one readers will never want to leave. Small Town, Big Magic is an absolute triumph of a debut. Sparking with humor, romance, and thrillingly gothic danger, it had me hooked from the first page and kept me turning pages all night. Emerson is a glorious heroine and Jacob is her perfect match in every way—a gorgeous, perfect romance hero who compliments and adores the strength in his heroine. In this first book in the new Witchlore series, Hazel Beck has created...

Enchanting

February 27, 2026

Enchanting read. Set in a lovely town. )

Good story, slow at times

December 18, 2023

I read this as an editor's pick from Kindle and it was Kindle Unlimited. I thought the overall story was good. There was a lot of inner monologue which was too much at times. The women's empowerment messaging was positive but sometimes over the top and changed my perception of the scene. I felt it was a little preachy. I read a lot of paranormal stories. The main character was likeable as her story showed her evolution to embrace her full identity. I liked her trust of her friends and their...

Magical

August 23, 2025

This is a must read for any fans of magic, romance, and mystery all in one. The main character may be a bit overzealous but it is amazing that the author used it to the advantage of the story. We need female characters with some independence and resilience. ) One person found this helpful

Popular Tropes. A Promising Beginning

October 14, 2023

This witchy book began with the common trope of the heroine not knowing she was a witch and a bit of a YA Hallmark vibe. Happily, the characters and mythology of the story begin to develop nicely and become more fun. The main character is not immediately likable, but as you learn more about her, you grow to understand her. I just began the sequel which is told (so far) from her sister’s point of view. I look forward to seeing more of this world unfold. Promising. ) 5 people found this helpful