Bad Luck Charm
From internationally bestselling author JULIE JOHNSON... a bewitching new standalone romantic comedy set in magical Salem, Massachusetts!GWENDOLYN GOODE LIVES A CHARMED LIFE.
As owner of an occult shop in downtown Salem, Massachusetts she’s accustomed to all things odd and otherworldly. But when a bloody animal sacrifice is left as a warning outside her place of business, the police seem to think Gwen might be the target of some truly evil-doers. Suddenly, her sunny existence is riddled with danger in the form of crazed pagans, rogue employees, and nefarious henchmen. And there’s only one man who can protect her until the storm passes...
GRAHAM GRAVES HAS NO TIME FOR WITCHY NONSENSE.
Not in his love life, and definitely not in his line of work. Despite the ever-present oddities of his hometown, the private investigator and acclaimed police consultant prides himself on staying objective in every case that comes across his desk. That all changes when Gwendolyn — a woman who gets under his skin like no other — finds herself in the crosshairs of dangerous criminals. Graham is determined to make her safe, even if her presence tests his steely resolve. But as their mutual dislike sizzles into unexpected attraction… he becomes even more determined to make her something else:
HIS.
BAD LUCK CHARM is a total standalone romance of 450+ pages, featuring cameos from a fortune-telling parrot, a modern day pirate, and a coven of well-meaning octogenarians. With characters that leap off the page and plenty of spooky twists and turns to keep you guessing, fans of Johnson's previous Boston Love Story series in particular will adore this blend of heat, humor, and suspense.
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Julie Johnson
Julie Johnson's novels are an invitation to experience the kind of love that doesn’t come easily but is worth every battle. With a unique blend of romance, suspense, and a touch of magic, her stories feel like a conversation with an old friend—a deep dive into the messy, beautiful, and sometimes chaotic aspects of relationships and self-discovery.
Julie’s journey to becoming a bestselling author wasn’t one she expected but one she fully embraced. Born in Nahant, Massachusetts, she grew up surrounded by the peaceful beauty of the coast, but her heart was always set on something bigger—telling stories that would resonate deeply with others. She graduated from the University of Delaware with honors, but the world of publishing beckoned, and in 2013, she published her debut novel Like Gravity, a story that would kickstart her writing career and establish her as a fresh voice in contemporary romance.
Witch City
Witch City consists of two books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
