Deja Brew

Martin’s sparkling third Elemental Love romance (after Kiss and Spell) finds kitchen witch Sirena Caraway wishing for a do-over. Sirena has had a harrowing October—from injuring her ankle to failing an interview for a dream job when her cooking powers go haywire—but a spell grants her the opportunity to live the month all over again. Sirena’s determined to use the time to regain her cooking mojo, so she teams up with her new neighbor, former reality show star and magician August “Gus” Dearworth, for some magic lessons. Together, they work to reignite her creativity, ace her job interview, and revive her career as a chef. In return, Gus enlists Sirena’s help to decipher a magical cookbook. As they work closely together, his secret crush on her deepens. However, when Gus’s mother encourages him to rejoin the family show for a reunion tour, he’s torn between his desire to stay with Sirena and the pull of his old life. And as Sirena races the clock to transform her life before the month ends, does she really have time for love? The magic element energizes the story, while the sizzling romance captivates. This hits the spot. Agent: Lauren Bieker, Fine Print. (Oct.)