Books like 'The Opposite of Magic'
Readers who enjoyed The Opposite of Magic by Colleen Cowley also liked the following books featuring the same tropes, story themes, relationship dynamics and character types.
contemporary urban fantasy fantasy magic grumpy sunshine m-f from hate to love office cheerful heroine poor heroine
-
Winning Over a Wood Witch by Lauren Connolly
Blossom agrees to take part in an annual pumpkin-themed competition. She does not agree to play nice against a handsome, infuriating werewolf.Blossom left the small, magical town of Folk Haven to prove to herself and her family that a wood witch could live out in the human world on her own...Categorized as:
from hate to love magic m-f shapeshifters werewolves urban fantasy fated-mates contemporary -
![Stand For Ukraine by Robin Andrews, Alana Ash]()
Stand For Ukraine by Robin Andrews, Alana Ash
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsProtect the innocent.Provide for families.We stand with Ukraine.Across the globe authors have come together to provide stories filled with hope, heart and understanding, inspired by the events of February 2022.STAND FOR UKRAINE is a collection of romance, women’s fiction and poetry...Categorized as:
m-f grumpy sunshine urban fantasy sports insta-love friends to lovers forced proximity contemporary -
![]()
![]()
Sponsored links -
![The Love Deal by Misha Bell, Anna Zaires]()
The Love Deal by Misha Bell, Anna Zaires
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsHoney Hyman (do NOT call her "hon") is all leather, piercings, and tattoos. And yes, she may be just a tad deal-obsessed, but who isn't? It’s not like her using coupons is stealing from anyone..Categorized as:
from hate to love office grumpy sunshine m-f humor urban fantasy fantasy forced proximity -
![Stained Glass Monsters by Andrea K. Höst]()
Stained Glass Monsters by Andrea K. Höst
When a motionless woman dressed in white appears in the village of Falk, Kendall Stockton has no inkling that the strange apparition will soon leave her homeless, and tangled in the affairs of mages and monsters. For the white figure is the first sign of a spell which will shatter cities, and make the caster as powerful as the gods...Categorized as:
magic grumpy sunshine cheerful heroine cold hero contemporary fantasy non-human-hero behind-doors -
-
![Lore Olympus: Volume Two by Rachel Smythe]()
Lore Olympus: Volume Two by Rachel Smythe
Witness what the gods do after dark in the second volume of a stylish and contemporary reimagining of one of the best-known stories in Greek mythology from creator Rachel Smythe.Persephone was ready to start a new life when she left the mortal realm for Olympus... -
![Kamisama Kiss, Vol. 1 by Julietta Suzuki]()
Kamisama Kiss, Vol. 1 by Julietta Suzuki
Nanami Momozono is alone and homeless after her dad skips town to evade his gambling debts and the debt collectors kick her out of her apartment. So when a man she's just saved from a dog offers her his home, she jumps at the opportunity... -
![Caffeinated Calamity by Amanda M. Lee]()
Caffeinated Calamity by Amanda M. Lee
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsThe only witch in the world? It might feel like it to Stormy Morgan but she knows better.Twenty minutes away, in a town called Hemlock Cove, witches have taken over. Sure, the bulk of the town is made up of frauds looking to shore up their tourism industry, but there are real witches, too. There’s a family, last name of Winchester, and they’re notorious... -
![In Other Lands by Sarah Rees Brennan]()
In Other Lands by Sarah Rees Brennan
“What’s your name?”“Serene.”“Serena?” Elliot asked.“Serene,” said Serene. “My full name is Serene-Heart-in-the-Chaos-of-Battle.”Elliot’s mouth fell open. “That is badass.”The Borderlands aren’t like anywhere else. Don’t try to smuggle a phone or any other piece of technology over the wall that marks the Border—unless you enjoy a fireworks display in your backpack. (Ballpoint pens are okay... -
![Darkness Rises by Dianne Duvall]()
Darkness Rises by Dianne Duvall
Krysta is used to getting the drop on vampires. Her "special abilities" aren't much, but the plan is simple--she plays helpless pretty young thing to lure them in. Then her shoto swords come out and it's bye-bye, bloodsucker. Until one night she finds herself with an unexpected ally. He's a vampire, all right, but different. Mysterious. Handsome...Categorized as:
magic poor heroine m-f contemporary alpha male strong heroine urban fantasy vampires -
![Doggone Mess by R.J. Blain]()
Doggone Mess by R.J. Blain
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsfrom the book's foreword: "While Doggone Mess’s beginning was written before Plaidypus, there are important reasons for why I didn’t renumber the series and insert Doggone Mess before Plaidypus. Doggone Mess’s events after Plaidypus require Plaidypus to truly make sense."Originally a novella in the anthology Dirty Deeds published in Jan, 2021, this edition has been expanded into a full novel... -
![Into the Dark by Gena Showalter]()
Into the Dark by Gena Showalter
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 37 ratingsThree otherworldly tales from the master of paranormal romance and a brand-new Lords of the Underworld bonus guide! The Darkest Fire a Lords of the Underworld prequel Geryon is the guardian of hell, more monster than man. Kadence is the goddess of Oppression, more angel than woman... -
![The Graveyard Shift by Darynda Jones]()
The Graveyard Shift by Darynda Jones
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsGuarding a precocious five-year-old who is half-human, half-god, and 100% destined to save the world is no easy feat.Garrett Swopes was the ultimate skeptic until he met a certain hellion and her husband. They vanished after stopping a catastrophic event and left him, a mere mortal, in charge of protecting their gift to mankind... -
![Consequence by Shelly Crane]()
Consequence by Shelly Crane
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 35 ratingsSignificance Novella Maggie and Caleb are married, leaders of their people, parents to their children, and happier than they ever dreamed, even with the visions they saw of it to prove it so. The council is still rebelling against Maggie’s changes, but this time it’s different. It’s almost as if something…or someone is behind them, pulling the strings and making decisions for them... -
![Sloan by Teresa Gabelman]()
Sloan by Teresa Gabelman
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsNot only does VC leader, Sloan Murphy, have to keep the peace between the human and vampire race, but he also wrangles VC Warriors in his spare time. It’s a job that could drive a saint insane, and Sloan is no saint, but insane he may be. While his Warriors find mates, he swears he will not follow in their footsteps...Categorized as:
grumpy sunshine cheerful heroine poor heroine cold hero m-f office fantasy urban fantasy -
-
![Tie Me Knot by Allie Brahms]()
Tie Me Knot by Allie Brahms
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsSo far, while working at a ghost matchmaking agency, the past week has gone 1) a murdered ghost bride who is very very pissed off (don’t blame her, I’d be pissed off too) 2) adopted by chinese hellhounds (I THOUGHT THEY WERE DOGS, OKAY) 3) wake up magically soul-bonded to the sexy demon slayer Zhen (While I agree he’s -expansive hand waving- HOW DID THIS HAPPEN?!) I do not need a fourth incident... -
![Dark Beginnings by Gena Showalter]()
Dark Beginnings by Gena Showalter
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsThis title includes three new stories, Lords of the Underworld, from "New York Times" bestselling author Gena Showalter. "The Darkest Fire" - He is the guardian of Hell, more monster than man. She is the goddess of oppression, more angel than woman. Together they will enter the flames to battle a horde of demon lords - and discover a passion unlike any other.. -
![Archangel's Viper by Nalini Singh]()
Archangel's Viper by Nalini Singh
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsEnter New York Times bestselling author Nalini Singh’s breathtakingly passionate Guild Hunter world with the story of a woman who isn’t a vampire or an angel…or human… Once a broken girl known as Sorrow, Holly Chang now prowls the shadowy gray underground of the city for the angels. But it’s not her winged allies who make her a wanted woman—it’s the unknown power coursing through her veins... -
![Darkness, Kindled by Samantha Young]()
Darkness, Kindled by Samantha Young
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsAri Johnson wishes adjusting to living with her boyfriend was her only source of excitement and anxiety. She wishes a lot of things. But then wishing was what got her here in the first place. Ari chose to be a Guild Hunter. She wanted to hunt dangerous Jinn and destroy them before they could harm innocent people... -
![Eros by Carly Spade]()
Eros by Carly Spade
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsElani Stewart hasn't believed in "true love" or fairy tale endings since her parents' divorce.It's one of the reasons she developed her dating service "E-romantic",a scientific algorithm based process that matches one person to their most compatible partners...Categorized as:
from hate to love magic m-f fantasy paranormal contemporary urban fantasy legends & fairy tales -
![Backyard Dungeon 2 by Logan Jacobs]()
Backyard Dungeon 2 by Logan Jacobs
My life has only gotten crazier since I found the hole in my backyard that led to a magical underground world.But I wouldn’t change it for anything.I own my own land, my wife, Ibseth, is a beautiful Night Elf who adores me, and my gorgeous half-demon partner Amrila is the perfect companion to have at my side while I loot the underground dungeon world known as the Gloom... -
![The Darkest Seduction by Gena Showalter]()
The Darkest Seduction by Gena Showalter
At long last, New York Times bestselling author Gena Showalter unveils the story of Paris, the darkest and most tormented Lord of the Underworld…. Possessed by the demon of Promiscuity, immortal warrior Paris is irresistibly seductive—but his potent allure comes at a terrible price. Every night he must bed someone new, or weaken and die... -
![Slay the Dawn by Everly Frost]()
Slay the Dawn by Everly Frost
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsThe hunt is mine.But now I'm hunting the man I love.The war between dragons and angels has taken everything from me. Instead of vengeance, I found heartbreak.I awakened the soul of a destroyer and set him free. Now I’m caught in a game of his making, and I have no choice but to form alliances with those I once called my enemies... -
![Zeus by Carly Spade]()
Zeus by Carly Spade
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsA god-king disguised as a criminal defense lawyer...Zeus/Zane, King of the Greek gods, holds the world in his palm in both his mortal and godly form… until Hera leaves him, forcing him to uphold Gaea's clause: There must always be a Queen, or he loses his title and part of his power along with it. Time is short. Too bad the one woman he has his sights on wants nothing to do with him... -
![The Book Keeper by Sarah Painter]()
The Book Keeper by Sarah Painter
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsMysterious, magical, and a little bit deadly... Welcome to Unholy Island.Luke Taylor was searching for his missing twin brother when he discovered a new purpose on a magical tidal island. Living in a quirky bookshop is a dream come true - he just didn't expect it to be so damn dangerous... -
-
![Witching For Grace by Deanna Chase]()
Witching For Grace by Deanna Chase
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsA Paranormal Women's Fiction with a bit of class, and a lot of sass, for anyone who feels like age is just a number! Welcome to Premonition Pointe, where witches take care of their own. Grace Valentine had the perfect marriage and a great career managing her husband’s real estate office. Or so she thought until three months ago when she was served with divorce papers... -
![Bones by Layla Frost]()
Bones by Layla Frost
From USA Today bestselling author Layla Frost… The FINAL book in this twisty urban fantasy romance series about fated mates, evil soul-stealers, and love so beautiful, it must be magicks.The battle was fought.And the battle was lost.Waking up in the middle of nowhere, my connection to my siblings was gone. Jaggedly severed like a stolen soul.I searched for centuries. Living under countless names... -
![The Donovan Legacy by Nora Roberts]()
The Donovan Legacy by Nora Roberts
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsSpecial gifts.....for three magical cousins. New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts delivers a special trade-size collection featuring three of her most beloved stories from the Donovan family series. Three Donovan cousins must learn to accept their mystic legacies while falling under the spell of love... -
![Wrath and Patience by Rawnie Sabor]()
Wrath and Patience by Rawnie Sabor
Nothing can quell the rage of a Wrath demon. Save for the orders given by a sweet, fledgling witch.Life hasn’t been easy for Sam O’Connor. A past filled with mistakes and tragedy means she prefers hiding rather than risking malicious comments and stares. Weird and awkward as she is, being invisible is far safer than bringing attention to herself... -
![Magic Forsaken by Kenley Davidson]()
Magic Forsaken by Kenley Davidson
I used to be human.Now? Well, it all started with a fae queen, a stolen car, and a kitten…Six months ago, I barely escaped the Fae Enclave with my life. Now I’m on the run, in possession of stolen magic I never asked for and in hiding from everyone in the supernatural community...Categorized as:
magic from hate to love urban fantasy fantasy fae shapeshifters contemporary paranormal -
![Evalle and Storm by Dianna Love]()
Evalle and Storm by Dianna Love
New York Times bestseller Dianna Love’s Beladors are back with a special story for Evalle and Storm! This the book fans have been waiting for - Evalle and Storm's. To bond or not to bond should be a simple question, but nothing is ever easy in the life of this particular Skinwalker and Belador couple...
Fantastic book recommendations by romance book lovers for romance book lovers.
Find out more about romance.io.
Find out more about romance.io.
Get recommendations by genres & tropes
Use the romance book finder to mix and match over 100 content keywords to find the books that match your preferences
Or - use our amazing romance book finder to get recommendations based on your favorite content tropes and themes. Mix and match at will.
