Cozy Fantasy

From New York Times Bestselling Author, HP Mallory (co-author of the bestselling Haven Hollow series and the Daughter of the Moon series), comes a brand new paranormal women’s fiction series! CHAPTER ONE OF MY MIDLIFE MADNESS… I never thought returning to my small hometown would lead to magical mayhem, but here I am - forty-two, divorced, and running a bookstore that's anything but ordinary. When my landlord gives me a mysterious golden cartouche, I discover my shop harbors an enchanted shelf that brings literary characters to life! Now I'm juggling a brooding, impossibly handsome man ...

Under the shadow of an ancient celestial alignment, the Blackmoore sisters face their gravest challenge yet right in their own backyard of Noquitt, Maine. Magical stones, mystical ley lines, and bizarre occurrences threaten to unleash chaos. As dark forces align, the sisters will have to combine all their powers to mend a centuries-old rift between two feuding wizards who hold the key to stopping the destructive forces.

Evie Sage has never been happier to be the assistant to The Villain. Who would have thought that working for an outrageously handsome, evil overlord would be so rewarding? Still, the business of being bad is demanding, the forces of good are annoyingly persistent, and said forbidding boss is somewhat . . . out-of-evil-office. But Rennedawn is in trouble, and all signs—Kingsley's included—point to catastrophe. Something peculiar is happening with the kingdom's magic, and it's made The Villain's manor vulnerable to their enemies . . . including their nemesis, the king.

Everything's coming up Roses in Starry Hollow. Ember is thriving and life has never smelled sweeter—until the bloom is off the rose. When a resident known as the Midnight Surfer is found dead on Balefire Beach, the community is shaken.

FINALIST Best Fantasy • Feathered Quill Book Awards Meet Samantha Godsdotter—Sam, to her friends—a mercenary recently retired from Sasha’s Vixens. Sam’s seen her last battle, and she’s ready for. . . something else. She’s not sure what, but on a trip around Lake Evendiam, she rides into a small, oddly fortified village named North Pointe Common Towne. The proprietor of its pub, the Broken Claw, gives her a warm, friendly greeting—and then starts to act just a little odd. Turns out Sam may have found her stopping point, in a place where she’ll develop warm new friendships, ...

She wants a comfortable life, but fate has other plans for her. Anny longs for her twin sister Agatha, whose departure left an irreplaceable void in her heart. Despite her efforts to find joy in everyday life, a sense of monotony permeates her existence. Anny finds comfort in the whimsical companionship of Mona, her mischievous Bitsyeti best friend. Together, they try to enjoy (or rather, endure) their mundane existence. In a twist of fate, Anny meets Denny, a mercenary who recently encountered her adventuring twin sister. Denny is a long-winded klutz, but is there more to him than meets ...

When I rented a room in an old Victorian inn, I expected creaking floors, flickering lights, and maybe an eerie atmosphere—but not actual ghosts. And I never imagined that simply seeing them might cost me my life. After escaping a hellish marriage to a manipulative man, all I wanted was a fresh start—no drama, and definitely no chaos. Instead, soon after I step into the inn, a supernatural symbol sears beneath my fingernail, giving me the ability to see ghosts as living during full moons. Then I'm told terrifying creatures want me dead to take that symbol. And then I learn my name—...

Everyone has a story…and a dream. Patricia didn’t trust easily. Her ex-husband had taught her all the reasons not to. But Daine wasn't the type to give up easily. Andrew wanted to make certain his granddaughter was happy with her life…then his daughter showed up. Jillian was determined to learn more about her family’s history and the mystery surrounding the woman in the painting at Daine’s house…she didn’t count on Nic being just as interested in finding answers about the mystery surrounding the painting as she was. Hannah couldn’t be happier with her new husband…or so she...

Every family passes down stories from one generation to the next...and sometimes they take on a life of their own. Family secrets are a part of life in both the Ryan and Smith families...and never more so than during an unexpected family reunion in the mountains of Utah. Nate had two goals for the trip...keep an eye on his uncle’s medical condition after the shooting that almost killed him...and keep an even closer eye on his sister. Jenna wanted a life outside of the family business. She didn’t have her brother’s tenacity or streak of independence, but she had a glimmer of hope that ...

Melody St. Germain, the leader of the Arcadia Village Adventurer's Guild and one of the kingdom's strongest adventurers, desperately needs a vacation. Ordered by one of the king's advisors—her own power-hungry father—to host a tournament in four weeks, Melody faces a series of obstacles he's devised to ensure her failure. Her friends and the rest of Arcadia Village come together to help, and she finds that just might be enough to overcome her father's tests.

Business is bubbling at Mia's catering service and cooking school, Mia's Morsels, but toil and trouble are not far behind. Mia just accepted her toughest gig yet: last-minute wedding planner for Magic Springs' own Romeo and Juliet. Though the small town is fairly accepting of magic, two families have been locked in a vicious feud spanning generations. Unfortunately for both families, they're about to become in-laws! But when she goes to pick up paperwork from the couple's previous wedding planner, Mia discovers the woman murdered in an apparent attempt to stop the contentious union.

Stopping at the grocery store for carrots shouldn't be dangerous, but for Shelby Nichols, it changes her life forever. During a bank robbery, she is caught in the cross-fire and grazed by a bullet to the head, leaving her with the ability to read minds. Not only is she hearing what everyone thinks about her, but the gunman who shot her is out to silence her forever. In her fight to stay alive she is saved from certain death by a handsome hit-man with ties to organized crime.

Ten years ago this season, Gregory Maguire wrapped up the series he began with Wicked by giving us the fourth and final volume of the Wicked Years, his elegiac Out of Oz. But “out of Oz” isn’t “gone for good.” Maguire’s new series, Another Day, is here, 25 years after Wicked first flew into our lives.

In the heart of Niafell, in the Kingdom of Valyria the kingdom of legend and lore, there exists a forge run by Thane Ironfist, a dwarf blacksmith known far and wide for his unrivaled skill. His fiery domain is a canvas for his artistry, each stroke of his hammer echoing through the city, mirroring the pulse of Valyria itself. Yet, in this bastion of dwarven tradition, the keen eye will spot an anomaly - Lyra Frostwhisper, a young Snow Elf. Under the grizzled Thane's tutelage, she hones her craft, her determination lighting up the forge brighter than any flame. Together, they shape not just ...

When the body of "how-to" book writer Terry Holiday is found by Aster Paterson in her flower garden, the townspeople of Haven are shocked. But they're even more surprised when the beloved bookshop owner insists that the spirit of her late husband Peter Paterson led her to the grim discovery. Only Aster seems unsurprised—she's been baking his favorite shortbread cookies every day, hoping to lure his ghost back home . . . Even Maureen is a little skeptical—until Peter's ghost appears in the bookshop window for all to see.

The big day is on the way, and Holly's got the jitters. She also has a house full of royal vampires out for blood. When Lacey Vaughn comes back to Beechwood Harbor, she sure knows how to throw one heck of a welcome back party. Catch up with Holly and her gang of paranormal pals in Men Love Witches, the 11th book in the Beechwood Harbor Magic Mysteries by Danielle Garrett.

Everyone who knows me knows I love quality fabrics—there’s really nothing better with which to create my enchanted clothing. So, imagine my surprise and excitement when Lorcan and I attend an auction in Seattle, and I become the proud owner of the most beautiful silk that just happens to be a few hundred years old. And I know just what I’m going to make with it. Yes, there’s a protection spell safeguarding the silk from any sort of damage, but my blood magic will make quick work of that. As soon as my shears cut through the silk, though, it ages immediately, and I’m left with ...

Magic is spilling from an enchanted village into the outside world! Can librarian Chess and her talking cat prevent disaster while solving a murder? A once-scorned orphan, she developed special powers and inherited an ancient library in a hidden sphere. Chess never imagined she’d have to return to her former California home on a dangerous mission: catch a killer and recover a stolen notebook containing the secrets of magic. With her sarcastic black cat Kafka and her handsome detective friend Nik, Chess must navigate a “real” town where leaking magic is causing confusion and peril. Can...

On her 85th birthday, Grandma Bell and her six cats are pulled into a world of adventure by a wizardly cat-herding elf, shape-shifting teen triplets, a crafting Sisterhood…and an evil Red Queen in a steam-punk airship who is determined to destroy everyone. Grandma Bell awoke to unexpected adventure on her 85th birthday. Except for six perfect cats, and her doctor, she thought no one remembered who she was. A flood of colorful cards and letters pushed into her living room by a magical elf told a completely different story. Not only did others remember her birthday, but an entire community ...

After unearthing Aunt Lavender's secret, we may finally know why she was abducted. Unfortunately, it also means the stakes are higher than ever. We're making headway, but we need help to navigate the elusive world of magical treasure hunting. So, when famed adventurer Tabitha Blake arrives in Winterspell, offering to help, I jump at the chance to work with her.