Adorable concept but this one unfortunately did not hit the mark me for me. Our FMC Rune has a gift of premonition that she can't control or tell anyone about that comes and goes infrequently but one day the premonitions don't stop coming. What does it mean? What's causing them to come so frequently and why does no one believe her? This book felt disconnected to me, like the first half was a completely different book than the second half and not in a good way. This caused things to never be answered fully and characters to come in to play that end up being useless and not important to the story. The instalove was also a little too much to handle. Within a second of meeting each other the characters were head over heels which made them as a whole lack any depth. I did love the premise, just wish the execution went off a little better.
2.5 stars rounded up

Cute grumpy sunshine romance with dash of magic and steam! I enjoyed reading this book and had a great time laughing lol love Rune and Donovan!

I DNFed at 50%, and here is why.

The description of the book said that it was a quirky, funny, paranormal romcom. The authors note that we state that it has darker elements. However, it is followed by " but in a funny way."

However, this is not a quirky romcom as advertised.

The magical elements are very dark and unnerving.

There are premonitions that are bloody and death filled, which were the start of my uneasiness with this book (around 20%), and at 50% summoning of spirits and them going into people.

I was also very uncomfortable with the amount of cussing and use of the word GD (5+) so far.

I did skim the upcoming chapters to see if the book remained this dark in nature, and it does ,so needless to say, this book was not for me.

4.5/5

Thank you Netgalley and Black Orchid Books/Victory Editing NetGalley Co-op for my review copy. These are my thoughts:


“Sweet purple ponies”! What was this book!?
This was so much fun! Not at all what I was expecting!

Rune can see the future but she’s cursed so no one believes her. When her boss pairs her with the very handsome but reluctant Donavan, Rune will find that the not so easy life she’s had thus far, will only get harder and weirder.

This book was hilarious and a little dark. It started off as a steamy romcom and with all that could go wrong for Rune, going wrong. And then turned into a battle of opposing witch factions. The combination of action, humor and the steamy chemistry between Rune and Donavon made for a griping read.

Special mention to The Sinsters - the “mature” ladies of Sapphire Springs. They were naughty and nosy and liked their books spicy.

I would give this 3.5 stars if I could. It was a super fun read, and I really loved Rune and Donovan as leads. But it was just such a fast-paced kind of chaos, something constantly happening or changing, that there wasn’t really a moment to catch my breath as a reader. It’s the kind of book where I think it could benefit was taking one plot point out but…I have no idea which one. So maybe I’m wrong. Maybe this story is exactly what it should be.

I did really enjoy it, and I think others will too.

This was such a fun & zany witchy romcom! I thoroughly enjoyed the characters and their journeys. The mystery and twists kept me on the edge of my seat, and kept me up wayyyyy too late because I couldn’t put the book down. The tension between our quirky FMC Rune and our Grumpy hot nerd MMC Donovan is off the charts! I loved the hidden magic and sercrets that we unravel throughout the story. We start out with very cozy small town vibes and it ramps up a lot by the end as we figure out more about Rune & all the folks of Sapphire Springs. Donovan’s jerky cop brother ended up being a fav character of mine, I’d love to see another story with him finding love. Rune is so funny and her inner monologue had me laughing out loud throughout.

I enjoyed this book and its Charmed meets Stars Hollow vibe! With its unique magic system, twists and turns and Rune’s tragic past it had me feeling all the feels! I would love for this to be a series and have the world built upon more. I would recommend this book for anyone looking for a cozy but twisty witchy romance.

Thank You NetGalley for the ARC.

Cursed in Love by Emily Colin, follows Rune Whitlock an orphaned graphic designer. When Rune is thrown into a collaborative work project with her broody data driven coworker, her life is turned upside down. Rune is prone to 'premonitions', which she has had her whole life and show her the future, and believes she is cursed as no one believes her about these.

I'm going to get straight to the point, I was really disappointed by this book. I am a lover of anything small town and witchy, gilmore girls is my favourite TV show and i looove the enemies to lovers trope - so i was really excited to read this, but unfortunately it really didn't hit the mark for me.

Firstly, I found Rune as a character to be quite immature, when it revealed she supposed to be in her thirties I was genuinely shocked. Her relationship with Donovan escalated far too quickly in my opinion, it felt very insta-love and it wasn't for me.

The whole book is set and paced weirdly in my opinion, the whole book takes place over a period of 6 days, it feels like rune is having the longest days ever with like a million things happening and that everything is done immediately. I know this is fiction, but it feels very unrealistic.

The book is marketed as 'witchy', but for the first half of the book I feel this was barely mentioned at all.

Adding in 'the monster' and Julia to her backstory seemed a bit of an interesting choice to me, I feel this was a big focal point, especially at the start of the book, but didn't really add to the story. Focussing on her being orphaned and carrying the trauma of not having a settled family experience would be enough to add to the story in my opinion.

I rated this book 2 stars on fable. I didn't hate the book, but if i didn't have it as an ARC, i may have DNF'd. I understand why others like this book, but as the witchy/paranormal romance genre is growing, there are other books that do it better. I have heard more positive things about Colin's Romantasy series, so i am keen to check this out in the future.

"Swooning for small town love & curses."

Thank you Netgallery & Black Orchid Books for an E -book ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This book had all the cozy. home town heart warming paranormal urban romance vibes for my little squishy heart and I loved it! The plot was ploting and I was not expecting such stakes considering it gave off such a cozy vibe. I love me some witch and coven drama and was here for it! Emily's writing style was addictive and I instantly fell for Rune and Donovan .

If you are looking for cute, cozy, witchy and swoon-worthy with a banging plot look no further!

3.75 stars rounded up to 4

I stumbled upon Cursed in Love purely by chance, and it surprised me, in a positive way. I love romance books set in small towns, specifically ones that also have that slight magical/almost paranormal touch in them.

A meddling town that is always up in Rune's business, especially after she meets ice-cold and attractive Donovan Frost, makes for some very interesting situations. The book starts off being lighthearted but midway through, it shifts into something darker, after Rune has a deadly premonition. The tonal shift does feel slightly abrupt at first, but you have to keep reading for it to make sense.

The chemistry between Rune and Donovan is there from the start and you can feel it from their first chaotic meeting. I also loved that Donovan calls her Chaos, which makes for a pretty funny and cute nickname in the context. At the same time, I did feel that the attraction between them was a little bit insta-lovey and I personally don't enjoy that trope (although the two don't actually get together till the very end).

The events of, and leading up to, the climax were high-key dramatic, reminding me of CW show finales. But reading them was also so much fun, because they were jam packed full of revelations about the magic system of this book. I don't know if this is just a standalone, but I wouldn't mind reading more books set in the town of Sapphire Springs.

Cursed in Love makes for a very run read, and worked as a palate cleanser for me between some heavy books. This would honestly be the perfect read for the spooky season!

Cursed in Love had me hooked from the first chapter. This enchanting story follows Rune, who possesses the power of premonition, as she falls head over heels for Donovan. As Rune grapples with her visions of the future, she faces the ultimate challenge: can she prevent the love of her life from meeting a tragic end?

This cute witchy rom-com is packed with plenty of laugh-out-loud moments. If you're a fan of romance, comedy, and witches, Cursed in Love should be your next read. I look forward to reading more of Emily Colin’s books. I’d like to extend my gratitude to NetGalley for providing a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

"Stars Hollow meets Charmed" in this small town story filled with funny townsfolk, milkshakes, and magic. In Sapphire Springs, Rune never fit in. She always felt like an outsider in this bubbly quirky town. As she navigates her daily life, she deals with a secret power that no one takes seriously: she has the power of premonition. She has a dark premonition about her future with Donovan when they meet. Will she be able to change their fate?

This story was moving, funny, and emotionally devastating at times. I fell in love with Rune as she desperately tried to change her fate and of those she loves. The town, the people, all kept me entertained as I fell deeper and deeper into the charms Sapphire Springs has to offer.

Cursed in love
By Emily Colin

+ Grumpy / Sunshine
+ Small Town
+ Forbidden Romance
+ Secrets & Curses
+ Witches & Magic
+ HEA

Sweet purple ponies I loved this book! It was such a cozy, quick, sweet & entertaining read. I couldn’t put it down!

Rune Whitlock has the ability to see the future, but the curse of no one believing her. Although she has always felt like an outsider, she is content in her life with her best friend and cat Valentine. All of that changes when she meets the icy Donovan Frost. He’s as beautiful as he is frustrating. When they are forced to work together on a project, they realize opposites really do attract. Rune thinks she finally may have caught a break, until her premonition shows that not only are they fated mates, their love is the cause of Donovan’s death. Rune keeps Donovan at arms length to try and protect him, but as secrets unfold and everything comes to light, she learns nothing is as simple as it seems.

I stumbled on this through NetGalley and I am so happy I did! This was such a fun and feel good read.

Thank you to the author and NetGalley for providing this ARC for my voluntary and honest review!

The story gave me major Charmed vibes - lots of dramatic, witchy activity. Despite being over the top and predictable, I was still here for the ride. Overall, I wanted more depth on the main characters’ relationship but enjoyed the story nonetheless. 4/5.

* I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review*
Loved this book!
In this book we meet Rune, a girl cursed with premonitions of death, the inability for anyone to believe her warnings, & seemingly bad luck!
We are immediately swept into the tornado that is Rune and her small town life in Sapphire Springs as she unravels the truth of her past.
This book is pretty fast paced & full of mystery, magic & romance. Rune & Donovan were so cute together, the perfect balance of chaos and calm & collected! I will say it was kinda insta-love, but it didn’t feel forced or cringey.
I wish this book had an epilogue, I would’ve loved to see just a little further into the characters futures after everything that goes down at the end!
Overall, if you’re looking for a cozy, paranormal fantasy & a quick read, this one is definitely worth picking up!

endearing and fun romance with some really awesome vibes and some significant drama throughout. would recommend. 5stars. tysm for the arc.

Almost read this in one sitting!

I could not put it down, it gripped me from the start!

I loved Rune and Donovan a little concerned about Connor, but he redeemed himself!

I want to read this again!

I will be getting a physical copy as soon as I can!

Cursed in Love follows Rune, a woman haunted by premonitions her entire life. She’s convinced she’s cursed—nothing ever comes easily. Then one ordinary day at work, she meets Donovan. The spark between them is undeniable… but so is the vision of a devastating future. A future where Rune is left with nothing but heartbreak. Can she resist the pull of the charming "hot spreadsheet guy," or is their fate already written in the stars? ✨

This book completely took me by surprise in the best way! I went in with no idea what to expect, and yet somehow, it was still nothing like I could have predicted. The twists kept coming—especially after chapter 24, when the story took a turn I never saw coming. Emily wove an addictive, fast-paced plot, layering in surprises that made everything even wilder. If Charmed and Gilmore Girls had a supernatural fantasy love child, this would be it—though I’d say the vibes leaned more toward Charmed, with just a sprinkle of small-town quirkiness. I initially thought I was getting a rom-com, but this read more like a supernatural fantasy with romance woven in (though trust me, there were plenty of laugh-out-loud moments).

The forbidden romance between Rune and Donovan? Absolutely devastating in the best way. The doomed-by-fate, star-crossed dynamic wrecked me, and yet I couldn’t look away. Rune’s journey was so emotional—watching her finally find a sense of belonging toward the end was such a relief, but my heart ached for everything she endured. And the banter? Top-tier. Rune and Donovan’s back-and-forth had me absolutely hooked.

And I have to mention the Sinsters Book Club! A group of older women reading the most scandalous books they can find? Iconic behavior.

If you love fated lovers fighting against destiny, supernatural twists, smut-loving grandmas taking over Facebook, and a plot that keeps you on your toes, this book needs to be on your TBR! 💫📖

This was a lovely, charming cosy book to read on a chilly February weekend. I love that it's being launched around Valentine's, but I also think it would make the perfect read in autumn too.

Rune is something of an outsider in the little town of Sapphire Springs, mainly thanks to her gift of premonition which no one understands or even believes in, but she's used to living that life. She's thrown onto a project at work with Donovan Frost, described by another character as "spreadsheet sex guy" - who at first lives up to his ice cold name. I'm sure you can see where this is going!

While it's not the spiciest of romances, it has a dash of enemies-to-lovers and a sprinkle of insta-love, as well as paranormal elements that start small then build beautifully, weaving magic into the real world, until a big bang of a reveal at the end.

This was my Onyx Storm "hangover" read, and it was the perfect palate cleanser after that! I'd tried to continue with the next Throne of Glass installment, but my brain just wasn't having it - this cute, engaging book was just what I needed. I'd sit it alongside other popular novels like Payback's A Witch, Hex Appeal and The Spellshop. Definitely recommend it!

I loved this book! Such a good read and made me smile so many times at the cute banter. The ending kept me on the edge of my seat and it was wrapped up so well! Anyone whole loves a cozy little romcom this is the book for you!