4.7 (698 ratings)

Rise of the Witch (Witches of Keating Hollow Book 17)

Name: Rise of the Witch (Witches of Keating Hollow Book 17)
Rating: 4.7 (698 reviews)
Author: Deanna Chase
ISBN: B0DL4W19ZW

by Deanna Chase

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About this book

Briggs Williams finally found peace in the enchanted town of Keating Hollow, where the mystical atmosphere keeps his volatile magic in check. That serenity shatters when a ghost from his past—his ex-flame—suddenly reappears, sending his powers spiraling into a dangerous, uncontained frenzy. Desperate to regain control, he turns to the one woman he knows he should avoid: Melissa Benson.

Melissa is tired of settling for emotionally unavailable men and has officially sworn off the charming but non-committal Briggs. Yet, when he begs her to play the role of his fake fiancée to ward off his ex, she finds herself unable to say no. What begins as a convenient ruse quickly complicates their lives, especially when Melissa discovers a dormant, earth-shaking magic of her own.

This installment in the beloved Keating Hollow series is a masterclass in the fake dating trope, blending paranormal romance with high-stakes tension. As their charade deepens, Melissa realizes that staying by Briggs’s side is the only way to protect the town from his unraveling power. For readers seeking a cozy, magical escape filled with chemistry and unexpected revelations, this story is the perfect homecoming. Will the lines between pretend and reality blur before it is too late?

Publication Date: May 25, 2026
ASIN: B0DL4W19ZW

Reader Reviews

Amazing

December 19, 2025

Love this series! )

Excellent Read

August 22, 2025

I adore Keating Hollow even before I moved 17 miles south of EurekAlert which is always reference in this series. The characters are descriptive enough that I can visualize them and not to mention main street and other areas in town. This story was so cool as I do not remember the main characters from earlier books. So that made it even more fun to read. This series is excellent and so was this book. )

Another Keating Hollow winner

September 9, 2025

Every new Keating Hollow book is like coming home after a long trip. #17 is just as good, you can't wait to finish Briggs & Melissa's story! ) One person found this helpful

I do like me some Keating Goolw

August 18, 2025

I’ve rest this entire series and a few others from Deanna and find them to be just feel good reads. No matter what is going on in my life I can sit down with one of her books and just get pulled into the book. And I am never disappointed! ) 3 people found this helpful

a must read series for me

August 24, 2025

This series is simply sweet. I always enjoy taking a break from life to enter into Keating Hallow and the lives of those who live there. I love how the characters are so woven together throughout all of the stories and the town. ) One person found this helpful