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Witch You Weren't Here

A spellbinding and heartwarming magical romance for 2026
By Emma Jackson
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In Witch You Weren't Here, Kay, a witch struggling to control her powers, finds herself stranded during a hurricane with Harry Ashworth, her handsome and charming childhood friend who once broke her heart. With their flights cancelled and no way home, the pair must work together to navigate the witching community's equivalent of IT support and their simmering past. As their magic – and emotions – spiral beyond control, Kay discovers that her power isn't the only thing out of hand, leading to a magical and romantic rollercoaster full of charm and tension.
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Ideal for fans of romantic fantasy seeking a sweet, sexy, and magical story featuring witches, emotional depth, and a touch of humour. This book will especially appeal to readers who enjoy heartfelt second-chance romances and witchcraft-themed tales with modern, relatable characters.

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Fun, sexy and hilarious, Witch You Weren't Here is the wickedly charming romcom full of spells, mischief and witchcraft.

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'It has everything I love in a romantasy. I absolutely adored it' CARRIE ELKS

'Fun, sweet and sexy' SARAH HAWLEY

'A magical rollercoaster which will charm the hex out of the hardest of hearts' JESSICA THORNE

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One hurricane. Two stranded witches.

Sparks are bound to fly...

Kay knows three things to be true: a witch who cannot control their powers is dangerous, she needs to make it home for her brother's wedding, and Harry Ashworth is the last person she ever wants to see...

But after visiting the witching community's equivalent of IT support to try to fix her misbehaving magic, a hurricane hits and her flight home is cancelled!

Not only is Kay stranded, but she's stranded with Harry — her infuriatingly handsome and charming childhood friend, who broke her heart when they were teenagers.

Except Harry is a frustratingly powerful witch so working together might be their only way to get back home. And the more time they spend together, the harder it becomes to ignore what is simmering under the surface.

Soon it becomes clear that Kay's magic isn't the only thing she doesn't have control of...

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Your favourite authors love Witch You Weren't Here!

'It cast a spell on me from the first page with its bewitching brew of angst, charm and romance' M.A. KUZNIAR

'As effervescent as an Aperol Spritz' LUNA MCNAMARA

'As warm and gently soothing as a magicked cup of tea - this is the perfect witchy comfort read' LAURA WOOD

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This romantasy has captivated readers and authors alike with its blend of angst, charm, and romance. Fans praise the book as a "magical delight" and adore its swoony brother's best friend storyline, heartfelt characters, and engaging plot. Described as "warm and gently soothing" and "the perfect witchy comfort read," Witch You Weren't Here has been hailed as bewitching and a spellbinding read that charms even the toughest hearts.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781398717961

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 October 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orion

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 248g

Pages: 352

Collections

Emma Jackson Fiction General Fiction Health & Wellness Literary Fiction Paranormal Romance Romance Romantasy (Fantasy Romance) Self-Help & Personal Development

About the Author

Emma Jackson lives with her partner and two daughters in East Sussex, not far from the village of Alfriston, the inspiration for Loganbury. Her short story On the Edge was published in September 2017 in the United in Love romance anthology, and A Mistletoe Miracle was her debut novel for Orion Dash, followed by Summer in the City, One Kiss Before Christmas, and Sleepless in Sicily.

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