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Cursed to Wither

by KJ Warawa

🌶️🌶️🌶️moderate·spoiler·Cursed to Love #2

Why Read This?

Watching two guarded hearts learn to trust again while racing against a magical clock - the curse breaks when they finally believe in each other

Synopsis

A magic, slower burn, paranormal romance with witchy vibes. She won’t be someone’s tool. He won’t make her one, even to live… Exploited for her psychic gift, Holly Stryker lost the people she her parents, her job, the life she thought she wanted. She’s starting over, guarding her heart and keeping her gift out of reach. Cade Akerman is a single father and the newest victim of his family’s ancient curse. Since his thirtieth birthday, he’s aging years in weeks. The cure looks simple on find true love and have it returned. A breakup taught him he’d loved the idea of love, and now he doubts his own heart. He’s running out of options and time. She trust boundaries more than promises. When Holly’s ex turns threatening, Cade offers safety and breathing room. Attraction deepens, but the widening age gap and the ticking clock say walk away. With the curse accelerating and her past closing in, one truth remains—if they can’t trust their hearts and each other, Cade will lose his future and his son will lose his dad. Cursed to Wither is the third book in the Cursed to Love series. Each book features a different couple and can be read as a standalone, although readers may get more enjoyment from reading them in order. A slower burn, paranormal romance with magic curses, a guaranteed happily ever after, strong language, and some sexy times. Enjoy!

At a Glance

5.00 ★ Goodreads
Spice Level🌶️🌶️🌶️moderate
Endingspoiler
PairingM/F
Romance Pacingslow burn

Top Tropes

age gapbodyguard/protection detailcursed love interest

Mood

romanticmagicalangstyhopefultense

Book Details

Goodreads Rating

5.00 ★

Page Count

324 pages

Published

2026

Primary Genre

Paranormal Romance

Pairing

M/F

POV

Dual POV

Romance Pacing

Slow Burn

Cliffhanger

spoiler

Tropes

RomanceMagicActionAngstWorld
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Mood & Vibe

Mood

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Characters

FMC: guarded healer / wounded survivor sign in to unlock

Spice Details 🌶️

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World & Setting

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Reading Context

Trust and healing triumph over fear - both characters overcome past wounds to find true love that breaks the curse sign in to unlock

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