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From ancient curses to forbidden desire, witches have long captured our imagination, embodying power and the allure of the unknown. From secret covens and forbidden magic to ancient prophecies and supernatural battles, stories about witches transport us to worlds where the stakes are high and the line between hero and villain is never clear.

Young witches discovering their abilities, seasoned practitioners facing impossible challenges and reluctant heroes caught in the crossfire of ancient rivalries enchant us with their courage, their cunning — and their flair for the magical.

Whether you crave romance, adventure or dark fantasy, these series prove the witch is a force to be reckoned with.

 

Coven of Bones by Harper L. Woods

The Coven, The Cursed and The Damned

When a young witch enters Hollow’s Grove University to infiltrate the secretive Coven, she collides with Alaric Grayson Thorne, the infuriating headmaster who becomes both her rival and her greatest temptation. Betrayal, blood magic and destiny twist their bond as enemies become lovers and lovers turn to enemies, with the fate of witches hanging in the balance. From haunted halls to the Nine Circles of Hell, the series delivers a gothic, sensual romantasy of revenge and salvation.

The Witch’s Rebirth by Michaela Riley

Labyrinth of Shadows, Cauldron of Dagda and Spear of Lugh

2025 Winner in Fantasy — NYC Big Book Award, Storytrade Book Award, Readers’ Favorite Silver Award and International Impact Book Award

From award-winning author Michaela Riley comes a sweeping dark fantasy rooted in Celtic mythology and set against the crumbling Roman Empire. Born under prophecy, Merona is a witch destined to save — or doom — humanity. From battling the shadow-sorcerer Armaeus in a labyrinth of horrors, to guarding humanity’s last hope against the encroaching darkness, to wielding legendary weapons in humanity’s final stand, her journey is one of love and sacrifice. Riley blends sword and sorcery, myth and history in a powerful tale of rebirth and resilience.

The Crimson Moth by Kristen Ciccarelli

Heartless Hunter and Rebel Witch

This high-stakes romantic fantasy is a steamy game of cat and mouse, where love and loyalty collide. In a republic where witches are hunted and executed, Rune hides her magic behind the mask of a shallow socialite while secretly acting as the Crimson Moth, a vigilante smuggling witches to safety. When she entangles herself with Gideon Sharpe, the ruthless witch hunter sworn to destroy her kind, passion ignites amid deception. But betrayal and shifting allegiances force Rune and Gideon into an impossible partnership, where every choice could either save their world or doom it to ashes.

Kingdom of Shifters and Witches by Lacey Carter Andersen

Their Witch Bride, Their Cursed Wolves and Their Fated Magic

This steamy reverse harem follows a young witch who is sold into marriage to three wolf shifters to seal a fragile peace. There, she must navigate hostility, desire and a magical curse threatening their kingdom. Though untrained in magic, her determination — and growing connection with her reluctant husbands — becomes the key to survival. As new allies and rivalries emerge, including a possessive bear shifter eager to claim her, she faces dangerous quests, forbidden love and the possibility of finding the true home she’s never known.

Bewitched by Laura Thalassa

Bewitched, Bespelled and The Curse that Binds

Selene Bowers longs to join Henbane Coven, but her awakening powers come at a terrible cost — her memories. When she frees Memnon, an ancient sorcerer who believes she is the wife who once betrayed him, their fates entwine in deadly ways. Accused of murder, bound by a dangerous magical pact and hunted by enemies within her academy, Selene must uncover the truth of her past lives and survive a love that could either redeem her or destroy her forever.

How to Flirt with a Witch by Tiana Warner

How to Flirt with a Witch and How to Charm a Coven

This sapphic paranormal romance is chock full of curses, danger and forbidden love. When university student Katie discovers she can sense cursed objects, she’s drawn into the secret world of Natalie, a gorgeous witch sworn to control dark magic. Their growing romance is threatened by the ruthless Madsen family, who will stop at nothing to harness that power. As Katie unleashes dangerous magic, she must master her gift, win over a wary coven and fight for love against impossible odds.

The Soulless Witch by J.S. Hart

The Soulless Witch, The Powerless Witch and The Fearless Witch

This why-choose trilogy follows Celeste, a witch who traded her soul for vengeance two thousand years ago and was cursed with immortality. Branded a monster and hunted across centuries, she awakens without her magic, forced into uneasy alliances with the vampire and werewolf who once swore to destroy her. As she battles ancient enemies, treacherous bargains and the secrets of the Fae and Hell itself, Celeste must decide whether she is a villain or savior. Dark, sensual and brimming with danger, her story is one of love and power.

The Black Witch Chronicles by Laurie Forest

The Black Witch, The Iron Flower, The Shadow Wand, The Demon Tide and The Dryad Storm

In this epic YA fantasy saga, Elloren Gardner, granddaughter of the last Black Witch, is believed to be powerless in a world ruled by magic — until she discovers the dangerous truth of her legacy. Thrust into a realm-wide resistance against her own people, Elloren must navigate treacherous alliances and the shadow of a prophecy that could cast her as savior or weapon. As ancient forces awaken and war threatens to consume Erthia, her choices could either ignite its salvation or ensure its destruction.

Katie Bloomer

Katie is on the editorial team at BookTrib.com. She graduated from UNC Asheville with bachelor’s degrees in Creative Writing and Mass Communication. Originally from Dallas, TX, she moved to Western North Carolina to enjoy the mountains, whether appreciating the view from her front porch or hiking off the Blue Ridge Parkway. As an avid reader and aspiring writer, her favorite genres include fantasy, romance, literary fiction and feminist works. (She’s also a big fan of manga!)