These 6 Popular Witchy Fantasy Romance Books Will Be Your Next Obsession

Starting strong with one of my personal favorites, A Discovery of Witches. Harkness’s debut urban fantasy novel is equal parts paranormal romance with a dash of historical realism.

Diana Bishop is both a witch and a scholar who has refused to acknowledge her magic ever since the death of her parents. 

When she discovers a long-lost manuscript that seems to attract danger and awakens something in her, she is helped by a vampire named Matthew Clairmont. They become entangled in each other’s lives despite their best efforts, and romance blossoms.

Be aware, this book is a hefty one, at just over 700 pages, which are full of magic and witchcraft! If you enjoy this five-book series, there's a TV series adaptation that lets you continue immersing yourself in the story and see your favorite witches and vampires brought to life.

After a tragic fire that orphaned Gillian and Sally Owens, they're sent to live with their aunts, who reveal that they're descended from a long line of witches.

Soon, they discover a curse placed on the Owens’ women and the men they love after Sally’s husband, Michael, dies of a sudden heart attack. The two must figure this out together if they hope to break the curse.

If you’ve ever watched the iconic Halloween classic Practical Magic starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman, you need to add Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman, which the movie was adapted from, to your TBR list. 

This witchy book is full of magical realism with a dash of mystery and brings the cozy fall vibes most readers crave from September through December.

Young Fin Ashowan is a simple nobody, spending his days casually working as one of the royal staff with his beloved cat, Kraken. That is, until he and his familiar are discovered, and soon magic takes over.

This soft fantasy romance is full of charm and whimsy. Bringing magic to life with a bit of mystery and suspense, Delemhach creates the coziest vibe I have ever seen in a novel in The House Witch. And, if you finish it too quickly, there are four more witchy books in the series to discover! 

Mika Moon, an orphaned witch in Britain, posts videos pretending to be a witch online, hoping no one will believe her. 

That’s until she receives a message urging her to train three witches at the Nowhere House, which breaks all of her rules, but she goes anyway.

The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna is a cozy grumpy x sunshine romantasy full of magic and intrigue. With a lovely cast of characters and found family, this book is the perfect fall read.

As the Honey Witch of Innisfree, Marigold Claude can never find true love. But when Lottie Burke, a prickly skeptic, stumbles into her life, Marigold leaps at the chance to show her new friend just how real magic is. But could Lottie become more to Marigold, helping her break the curse with true love?

The Honey Witch by Sydney J. Shields puts the cozy in cottagecore. I loved the found family in this novel, and as a sapphic witchy fantasy romance, it holds a special place in my heart.

A cursed ex, vodka, and an annoying but gorgeous love interest – Sterling has it all.

In The Ex Hex, we follow a young witch, Vivienne Jones, as she journeys through a falling-apart, magical world caused by her own broken heart. A well-written, hilarious character that will have you laughing out loud as you make your way through each page of this book. 

A cozy second chance rom com with burning chemistry... what more could you want from a witchy book? If you’re anything like me and can’t get enough of paranormal romance novels, there are two more interconnected standalones waiting for you in the Graves Glen series.