Leigh Goff

Writing Enchanting Ever-Afters


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End of Summer Checklist: Magic, Romance & Renewal Before Classes Begin

Summer is slipping away like fireflies at dusk—make these final weeks count. Before the books pile up and the alarm clocks return, carve out time for joy, mystery, and gentle self-care. Here’s your enchanted end-of-summer checklist.

✨ Magic

  • Watch the sunrise or sunset with intention—journal what you want to release and what you want to call in for the new semester.
  • Take a full-moon walk and whisper your dreams to the night sky.
  • Read DisenchantedBewitching Hannah, and Koush Hollow—these spellbinding stories are the perfect bridge between summer magic and academic focus. Aim to finish all three before syllabi land in your inbox. BUY LINK

❤️ Romance

  • Plan a dreamy date night: picnic under the stars, stargazing with a loved one, or a sunset drive with the perfect playlist.
  • Write a love letter (to yourself or someone special) sealed with wax and a pressed flower.
  • Dance barefoot in the grass or living room with your summer fling to slow, sultry music—no audience required.

🧖‍♀️ Renewal

  • Declutter your space and wardrobe—make room for fresh energy and cozy fall layers.
  • Treat yourself to a DIY spa day: face mask, herbal bath, and your favorite playlist.
  • Meal prep nourishing foods and hydrate like the magical being you are.

Print this list, check it off with colorful pens, and savor every golden moment. Summer’s end isn’t goodbye—it’s a soft transition into a new chapter filled with possibility. You’ve got this. Now go make it memorable. 🌙


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SPF, Sunglasses, and Spells🔮🌴 

Don’t forget to pack some magic in your beach bag this summer!

There is nothing quite like lounging poolside or listening to the crashing waves while completely losing yourself in a world of dark secrets, forbidden romance, and dangerous spells.

Whether you are sunbathing on the sand or hiding out in the refreshing blast of the AC on a rainy afternoon, the ultimate summer escape requires a story that burns hotter than the July sun.

Lucky for you, two spellbinding, witchy YA page-turners just got a fresh relaunch and are officially ready to dominate your summer reading list in both paperback and ebook formats.

First up, toss Disenchanted into your beach bag and prepare for the ultimate summer crush dilemma. Sixteen-year-old Sophie is a powerful witch struggling to hide her chaotic gifts, but her world completely shatters when a dangerous thief attacks her for her heirloom necklace. She is saved by Alexavier Mather—who just happens to be the gorgeous descendant of the man who sent her ancestor to the gallows. Talk about a sunburn-level family feud! Alexavier is hiding a devastating secret, and to survive the summer, Sophie has to awaken the volatile magic sleeping inside her diamond charm and risking far more than just a summer heartbreak.

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Once you finish that novel, dive straight into the deep end with Bewitching Hannah. This gripping story plunges you into a deadly game of dark magic and hidden rivals where one must rise and one must die. As Hannah races against time, her powers awaken with a fierce, hungry edge that changes everything, making it the perfect fast-paced thrill for late-night reading by the glow of a campfire. Packed with jaw-dropping twists, intense power struggles, and high-stakes sorcery, these books are impossible to put down.

Grab your copies today in paperback to feel the pages between your fingers, or download the ebooks instantly to start reading under your beach umbrella right now! 

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Leigh Goff is a published YA author. She is a graduate from the University of Maryland and a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators (SCBWI). 

Born and raised on the East Coast, she now lives in Florida with her husband, enjoying the sun, sea, and a little puppy dog.

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