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Take a Chance, Sasha Sinclair

by Ashley Herring Blake

2026

Legacies and hearts collide when a woman embarks on a film project about an extraordinary family’s rich history in this bewitching romance by USA Today bestselling author Ashley Herring Blake. Sasha Sinclair is used to being alone. Her parents, successful documentary filmmakers, died in a car accident three years ago, leaving her with a legacy she’s been unable to live up to. Instead, she spends her time with casual hookups and odd jobs as she travels around the country. But she can’t stop thinking about her parents’ dream project and is determined to make it a reality: the story of Alice Bishop in Clare Mountain, North Carolina. Margot Bishop is not a witch, contrary to the town’s century-long suspicion about her family. When her ancestor Alice Bishop showed up to Clare Mountain in 1901 and opened Thornrose Apothecary, the town was flummoxed by this strange enigma of a woman, calling her the Rose Witch. Now, the Bishops also run Ghostlight, an occult-themed amusement park that fully leans into the rumors. Despite the draw of the Rose Witch and the haunted Thornrose Woods where Alice had lived, however, the Bishops’ businesses aren’t doing well. When Margot’s mother comes up with a solution—a documentary film about their family—Margot can’t get on board, not when her family’s legacy is at stake. Even worse, she’s deemed the point person for Sasha, the charming, peppy wannabe-filmmaker. But as they spend more time together, diving deeper into the true story of Alice Bishop, the ice slowly melts and their relationship turns into a heart-fluttering rollercoaster ride, one they aren’t sure they want to get off.

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Take a Chance, Sasha Sinclair is a novel by Ashley Herring Blake, first published in 2026 by Penguin.

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Why You May Love This Book

You may love this if…

  • A struggling filmmaker and the guardian of an eccentric family legacy find their lives—and hearts—entwined while uncovering the truth behind a town's legendary witch.
  • Fans of small-town romance
  • Readers who enjoy mystery-infused romances
  • Cozy
  • Features Enemies to Lovers

This may not be ideal if…

  • Relies on established tropes that require strong chemistry to succeed
Romance Profile

The Romance

Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.

Tropes

Enemies to LoversSmall TownGrumpy x SunshineWorkplace Romance

Relationship Dynamics

Clashing professional interestsSlow-developing connectionResistance to vulnerability

Details

Type: unknown

Pairing: unknown

Power balance: Balanced; both bring their own insecurities and stakes to the partnership.

Slow BurnStrong (50 out of 100)
Relationship TensionStrong (50 out of 100)
Emotional Experience

How It Feels

The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.

Moderate tension, moderate angst.

AngstStrong (50 out of 100)
TensionStrong (50 out of 100)
Emotional IntensityStrong (50 out of 100)
Pacing: medium
Tone:RomanticSmall-town atmosphericIntrospective
Heat & Explicitness

Heat Level

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Explicitness: unknown
Heat information is based on available metadata and editorial review. Reader sensitivities vary.
Reader Fit

Who Is This Book For?

Best for

Fans of small-town romanceReaders who enjoy mystery-infused romancesFans of character-driven relationship arcs

Reading mood

CozyReflectiveEngaged

Recommended audience: Adult romance readers.

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Content Guidance

Story & Themes

The Story

Spoiler-Free Synopsis

After the loss of her successful filmmaker parents, Sasha Sinclair travels the country, struggling to define her own career. She becomes fixated on the story of Alice Bishop, the 'Rose Witch' of Clare Mountain. When she arrives to film a project, she meets Margot Bishop, whose family operates an occult-themed amusement park to capitalize on local rumors. Margot is initially resistant to Sasha's project, fearing for her family's legacy, but as they work together, the friction between them evolves into a romantic connection.

Central Conflict

Margot is resistant to Sasha's documentary film project because she believes it threatens her family's legacy and privacy.

Setting

Clare Mountain, North Carolina, specifically the Thornrose Woods and the Ghostlight amusement park.

Strengths

  • Unique premise involving a documentary project and family history
  • Atmospheric setting

Consider before reading

  • Relies on established tropes that require strong chemistry to succeed
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Discussion Guide

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  1. 1

    How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?

  2. 2

    How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?

  3. 3

    How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?

  4. 4

    Who would you most want to recommend this book to?

  5. 5

    How did the pacing affect your reading experience?

  6. 6

    Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?

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Publication Details

Publisher
Penguin
Published
2026
Language
English
ISBN-13
9780593816042
ISBN-10
0593816048

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