A Curse for Christmas Past

Imprint: Bedford Square Publishers

Category: Romance

A Curse for Christmas Past

A Curse for Christmas Past

Return to the charming small-town world of Elk Ridge, with more festive magic and mistletoe

Morgan Lockhart

‘Merry, magical, and made for readers who love a whimsical holiday romance!’ Taylor Epperson, Second Time’s a Charm

Hayleigh Gray is cursed. For real.

After losing her job, her savings, and her relationship, it’s the discovery of a lump on her beloved horse’s neck that finally sends Hayleigh looking for solutions in the winter festival in Elk Ridge. Trouble is, she knows there are witches in Elk Ridge because she managed to make an enemy of one (okay, maybe a few) last holiday season.

There, she crosses paths with Stephan Midwinter, an animal-rescuing artist with lumberjack good looks, a reputation with women that stretches a mile long, and a whole lot of magic that Hayleigh wants nothing to do with. Adamant that his coven wasn’t involved in Hayleigh’s curse, Stephan offers to help her find the real culprit and break the curse before Christmas Day.

As Hayleigh and Stephan face ancestral secrets, mischievous holiday spirits, and being snowed into the world’s kitschiest holiday train B&B, Hayleigh finds her heart opening to magic, and to Stephan Midwinter.

But Stephan and his way of life are in direct opposition to everything Hayleigh’s been taught to want, and old habits die hard. With the curse amping up and time running out, will she be able to embrace a new kind of happiness, or will she fall back into the patterns of Christmas past?

  • second book set in the enchanting small town of Elk Ridge, perfect for fans of Laurie Gilmore and B. K. Borison.
  • author’s first book, A Spell for Midwinter’s Heart, garnered lots of reviews and praise for the delightful combination of witchcraft magic and holiday charm.

Category: Romance

Paperback

RRP: £9.99

ISBN: 9781835016589

Published: October 8, 2026

Extent: 320 pages

Ebook

RRP: £6.99

ISBN: 9781835016596

Published: October 8, 2026

Reviews

‘Morgan Lockhart’s writing is yuletide soul food for my little witchy heart!’ Jenny Bayliss on A Spell for Midwinter’s Heart

‘Lockhart whisks the reader away into a small mountain town filled with magic. This book hits all the marks I want from a romance for the holiday season’ BookTrib on A Spell for Midwinter’s Heart

Frequently Asked Questions

What is "A Curse for Christmas Past" about?

'Merry, magical, and made for readers who love a whimsical holiday romance!' Taylor Epperson, Second Time’s a Charm

Hayleigh Gray is cursed. For real.

After losing her job, her savings, and her relationship, it’s the discovery of a lump on her beloved horse’s neck that finally sends Hayleigh looking for solutions in the winter festival in Elk Ridge. Trouble is, she knows there are witches in Elk Ridge because she managed to make an enemy of one (okay, maybe a few) last holiday season.

There, she crosses paths with Stephan Midwinter, an animal-rescuing artist with lumberjack good looks, a reputation with women that stretches a mile long, and a whole lot of magic that Hayleigh wants nothing to do with. Adamant that his coven wasn’t involved in Hayleigh’s curse, Stephan offers to help her find the real culprit and break the curse before Christmas Day.

As Hayleigh and Stephan face ancestral secrets, mischievous holiday spirits, and being snowed into the world’s kitschiest holiday train B&B, Hayleigh finds her heart opening to magic, and to Stephan Midwinter.

But Stephan and his way of life are in direct opposition to everything Hayleigh’s been taught to want, and old habits die hard. With the curse amping up and time running out, will she be able to embrace a new kind of happiness, or will she fall back into the patterns of Christmas past?

  • second book set in the enchanting small town of Elk Ridge, perfect for fans of Laurie Gilmore and B. K. Borison.
  • author's first book, A Spell for Midwinter's Heart, garnered lots of reviews and praise for the delightful combination of witchcraft magic and holiday charm.
Who wrote "A Curse for Christmas Past"?

"A Curse for Christmas Past" was written by Morgan Lockhart.

Who would enjoy "A Curse for Christmas Past"?
"A Curse for Christmas Past" is perfect for readers who enjoy books about romance.