Suffolk, 1937. During a sweltering heatwave, preparations for a party are in full swing at Snare House. The Winthers’ only daughter, Joanie, is returning from a summer abroad before starting university.

Only Margaret, ward of the family and Joanie’s closest friend, knows the truth: Joanie and Margaret are in love and plan to run away together. But when Joanie’s father discovers their secret, Margaret’s world is turned upside down. Exiled to a tumble-down lodge in the woods with her estranged father and his colony of magpies, she finds herself becoming wild.

As the heatwave refuses to break, Margaret must decide whether to give in to her new, dark impulses in a bid to get what she most desires . . .

Little Wild – Laura Evans – 9781035073061

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An on-the-run Baroness determined to save the world and the demon lord at her side bent on its destruction…but will her tendency to bring out the good in the world extend to finally bringing out the good in him?***

She’s sworn to protect the realm. Her heart has other plans.

Lady Ammalie Avington, Baroness of Faebarrow, knows it’s not safe to pine after the son of a demon. Especially not the blood mage who threatened and abducted her and now intends to bring ruin to the realm. The very realm she is sworn to serve.

It’s just a terribly inconvenient fact because, well…he’s rather cute. Despite her best efforts, Amma can’t seem to get him out of her mind, not whilst locked up in a tower surrounded by infernal beings, nor trapped below ground in a den of beguiling vampires, and definitely not in the heart of a wild jungle under the tutelage of esoteric witches. She just can’t help herself around Damien Maleficus Bloodthorne, danger be damned.

And what danger is there? Damien’s heart, the one he swears to not have, has been softening right before her eyes. Perhaps with her guidance, Damien won’t rain chaos and destruction down on the world. Perhaps she can even save them both as Damien searches for a way to magically unlink them on their quest to fulfil their destinies.

So, when Amma learns she may have ancient, innate magical powers of her own, why not use them to do exactly as she pleases?

Summoned to the Wilds (Villains & Virtues Book 2) – A.K. Caggiano – 9781464259784

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Sera Swan used to be one of the most powerful witches in Britain. Then she resurrected her great-aunt Jasmine from the (very recently) dead. She lost most of her magic, befriended a semi-villainous talking fox, and was exiled from her Guild. Now she (slightly reluctantly and just a bit grumpily) helps her great aunt run an enchanted inn in Lancashire. There, she deals with her quirky guests’ shenanigans, tries to keep said talking fox in check, and longs for the future that seems lost to her.

But then she finds out about an old spell that could hold the key to restoring her power…

Enter Luke Larsen, handsome and icy magical historian, who arrives on a dark winter evening and might just know how to unlock the spell’s secrets. Luke has absolutely no interest in getting involved in the madcap goings-on of the inn. And, is definitely not about to let a certain bewitching innkeeper past his walls. So no one is more surprised than he is when he agrees to help Sera with her spell. Worse, he might actually be thawing.

Running an inn, reclaiming lost magic, and staying one step ahead of the watchful Guild is a lot for anyone, but Sera Swan is about to discover that she doesn’t have to do it alone…and that the weird, wonderful family she’s made might be the best magic of all.

A Witch’s Guide to Magical Innkeeping – Sangu Mandanna – 9781399709941

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Be transported to a fantastical land, with over 400 vintage epic Romantasy stickers, perfect for decorating, scrapbooking, crafting and collecting. Brimming with stunning vintage art.

Explore the epic world of Romantasy-inspired art, the backdrop for stories of heroic battles and legendary romance. Over 400 high-quality art stickers cover popular Romantasy themes, from faes, wyverns and witches to intrepid knights, fearless heroines and the symbols of their undying love .

Use the stickers to personalise bags, laptops and accessories, to bring your own style everywhere you go.

Add them to scrapbooks or journals. Or simply leave them in the book to enjoy as a treasured keepsake.

Stickertopium: Romantasy – 9781836005285

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Fellas, is it OK to kiss your bff while on a quest through the forest you’re unqualified for?

Juniper O’Reilly is good at only two things: demolishing a pint of mead and finding the perfect skincare routine.

Everything else – taking care of the farm, bartering for goods, any sort of manual labour – falls to Juniper’s best friend, the absurdly capable, endlessly patient Mo Elmthorn. But when Juniper accidentally volunteers them both for a quest to kill a fearsome monster, he knows he’s finally gotten in over his head. Juniper hates camping. He hates the dark. And there’s no way all these foraged mushrooms are going to sit well in his stomach.

One thing he doesn’t hate? How good Mo’s thighs look in his questing pants. He doesn’t have time to think about that, though, with a monster to hunt and their futures on the line. But monsters come in all shapes and sizes. When Juniper and Mo realize that the terrifying beast they’ve sworn to kill is just a scared little girl torn from her family, they’re off to find not only the true villain of the story, but maybe even a happy ending.

Thou must read if thou cherish: 👬Totally platonic best friends that just happen to enjoy wrestling with each other …
💖 Idiots to lovers 💞 Golden retriever x black cat energy 🔮 Cosy fantasy worlds 🧝 Impossible quests 🐲 Dragons (both fearsome and cute) 🤣 Laugh-out-loud romances

Bromantasy by Maire Roche – 9780008827472

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A charming, timely, and emotionally resonant LGBTQIA+ cosy fantasy about the importance of community and mental health.

What happens to all the mind-controlled minions when the evil villain is finally vanquished?

They move to the country, become farmers, fall in love… And finally find a safe place to heal.

When Oaklin Nettlewood accidentally joined an evil world-ending cult, mind control magic forced them to do unspeakable things. Years later, the realm’s heroes have finally saved the day, defeated the villain, and shattered the last remnants of the spell…leaving destruction in their wake. And so, with a spell-damaged memory and a whole bushel of trauma, Oaklin escapes to a small farm on the edge of Mossley’s Rest. And swears an oath: After all the things they were forced to do with their magic, they will never use it again.

Ever. The no-nonsense ghost granny who lives in Oaklin’s house has other ideas. As she coaxes Oaklin out of their shell and back into the world, they find companionship (a grumpy horse and a very good dog) and friendship (a local bard and magical baker who should just kiss already). And tentative romance (a paladin-librarian who makes Oaklin’s heart come alive for the first time in ages).

Magic even seems possible again. Though, it’s strictly for foraging magical mushrooms and protecting the farm from bugs. Healing comes in gentle waves, and Oaklin doesn’t have to do it alone. So what does it mean when an inquisitor comes to town to hunt former cultists just as Oaklin begins to think that maybe, just maybe, they deserve a happy ending after all?

Welcome home, weary traveller.

Tropes: Cosy Fantasy. Queer Romantasy. Magical Countryside. LGBTQIA+. Perfect for fans of  T. Kingfisher and Travis Baldree.

Field Guide for the Formerly Villainous – Autumn England – 9781464280634

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Sybil Delling has spent nine years dreaming of having no dreams at all. Like the other foundling girls who traded a decade of service for a home in the great cathedral, Sybil is a Diviner. In her dreams she receives visions from six unearthly figures known as Omens.

From them, she can predict terrible things before they occur, and lords and common folk alike travel across the kingdom of Traum’s windswept moors to learn their futures by her dreams. Just as she and her sister Diviners near the end of their service, a mysterious knight arrives at the cathedral. Rude, heretical, and devilishly handsome, the knight Rodrick has no respect for Sybil’s visions.

But when Sybil’s fellow Diviners begin to vanish one by one, she has no choice but to seek his help in finding them. For the world outside the cathedral’s cloister is wrought with peril. Only the gods have the answers she is seeking, and as much as she’d rather avoid Rodrick’s dark eyes and sharp tongue, only a heretic can defeat a god.

The Knight and the Moth – Rachel Gillig – 9780356522982

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As Fraywell’s self-proclaimed villainess, Iris needs a fearsome enforcer. Instead, she gets Talon: a half-orc as sweet as the cookies he bakes – and just as irresistible.

Iris Weyward wants to be bad. Truly bad. Terrifyingly, gloriously villainous.

But after helping her sisters unleash a spell to throw the realm into chaos, Iris is left feeling strangely empty. And not at all like the villain of her dreams. So, she sets off for the quiet town of Fraywell to build her wicked legacy alone. Things start promisingly: a crooked little cottage, a reputation for curses and potions, and a healthy dose of fear from the locals.

But when her ogre bodyguard disappears, Iris needs new muscle. Good thing a fearsome orc just toppled over in her yard. Naturally, she decides to reanimate him.

It’s a perfect solution. Only, Talon isn’t the brooding warrior she was hoping for. He’s gentle. He bakes. Worst of all, he’s nice. But Iris can’t possibly have a thing for her new employee. She’s supposed to be the most wicked witch in town!

While Iris struggles to turn Talon into the enforcer she deserves, her sisters arrive seeking help. Their magic is fading, and the cause may be closer than any of them realise. The timing couldn’t be worse, and falling for an orc wasn’t supposed to be part of her villain era. But love might turn out to be the best spell she’s ever cast…

Death Meets Cute plunges readers into an enchanting setting and a feel-good romantasy tale that genre fans will not want to miss.

Death Meets Cute – J. Penner – 9781464277238

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She knows the taste of death. He’ll stoke her hunger for it.

Eighteen-year-old Sarai doesn’t know why someone tried to kill her four years ago. But she does know that her case was closed without justice.

Hellbent on vengeance, she returns to the scene of the crime as a Petitor, a prosecutor who can magically detect lies. There, she is assigned to work with Tetrarch Kadra. Ice-cold and perennially sadistic, Kadra is the most vicious of the four judges who rule the land. And the prime suspect in a string of deaths identical to Sarai’s attempted murder. Certain of his guilt, Sarai begins a double life: solving cases with Kadra by day and plotting his ruin by night.

But Kadra is charming and there’s something alluring about the wrath he wields against the city’s corruption. So when the evidence she finds embroils her in a deadly political battle, Sarai must also fight against her attraction to Kadra. Because despite his growing hold on her heart, his voice matches the only memory she has of her assailant…

Tropes: Enemies to lovers / Slow Burn Romance / Morally grey FMC and MMC / Magical world / Political intrigue / Vengeance / High Stakes.

Spicy :🌶️🌶️🌶️

This Monster of Mine – Shalini Abeysekara – 9781399732079

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Their marriage is to save a warring kingdom. But in the process, it might destroy them both.

Born with forbidden, nature-infused magic in an occupied land, anxious apothecary Meilyr survives by keeping his head down. Until he ends up engaged to invading prince Osian in order to save his brother’s life. Now, he is in a deadly game of cat-and-mouse to hide his true self.

When nobles in Osian’s court are gruesomely murdered by the same magic that flows through his veins, Meilyr realises someone is seeking revenge for his homeland. As suspicion towards him grows, he and the prince work together to uncover the killer or risk losing the crown – or their lives. Between court politics, unwieldy magic and a murderer on the loose, Meilyr must keep his wits about him.

Especially as his feelings for Osian grow deeper with every passing day… Combines the court intrigue and slow-burn yearning of A Taste of Gold and Iron with the folkloric grounding and lore that readers of Naomi Novik and Stephanie Garber will enjoy.

Princeweaver by Elian J Morgan – 9781835983652

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