First published 2026
Louella Twig operates a magical bookstore that travels across the realm on its own. Unlike other witches who draw power from nature, she connects with books themselves. Her quiet life ends when Everett Sharp crashes into her shop between the Romance and Adventure sections. He's a handsome rogue fleeing trouble, exactly the kind of man Louella wants to avoid. Then her former professor arrives with urgent news. Someone has stolen a valuable grimoire, and only Louella can track it down. She needs help from someone with criminal expertise. Louella reluctantly partners with Everett, her old mentor, and a gnome companion. They journey through four kingdoms searching for the missing spellbook. Along the way they face plant pirates in a flying greenhouse and visit a magical World's Fair. As their quest unfolds, Louella discovers that adventure suits her better than expected. She also finds herself drawn to Everett despite her reservations. The search for the grimoire becomes a journey of self-discovery where Louella must decide if she's ready for both adventure and romance.
Genres: romance, adventure, fantasy, cozy-fantasy
Vibes: adventurous, charming, lighthearted, romantic, whimsical
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family, quest-adventure, reluctant-partnership, slow-burn-romance
Setting: magical bookstore, four kingdoms, flying greenhouse, World's Fair
280 pages · Paperback · Bindery Books