A Witch’s Guide to Fake Dating a Demon

When plant-whispering witch Mariel Spark mangles a baking spell and summons Ozroth the Ruthless instead of flour, her quiet life turns chaotic fast. Oz is a centuries-old soul bargainer bound by demon law to stay until she trades her soul. Mariel refuses—no way is she giving up her magic, her emotions, or her beloved greenhouse. To survive her overbearing mother and nosy town, they pretend to be boyfriend and girlfriend. What starts as a cover story becomes real chemistry—right when a corrupt development threatens the sentient forest Mariel loves. With a charming found-family of friends, a ferocious bestie who punches first and knots spells later, and a demon mentor pulling strings from the shadows, Mariel and Oznavigatetrust, power, and community stakes. This is a witchy, laugh-out-loud romance about choosing your own magic, setting boundaries with family, and deciding what love is worth—especially when the price is everything.

• Fans of cozy, witchy rom-coms with heartfelt stakes and laugh-out-loud banter
• Readers who love fake dating, found family, and strong boundary-setting arcs
• Paranormal romance listeners who want heat, humor, and a clever twist on demon lore

Sarah Hawley cohosts the Wicked Wallflowers Club podcast and writes witchy, chaotic romantic comedies. She has a master’s in archaeology, has excavated sites around the world, and now lives surrounded by books, cats, and a steady supply of cinnamon bakes. Her stories blend paranormal sparkle, big-hearted humor, and heroines who learn to claim their own magic.