A plant witch and grumpy alchemist must work together to save their town from a magical plague in this debut cozy fantasy romance about starting over, redemption, and what it really means to be a good person.
Guy Shadowfade is dead, and after a lifetime as the dark sorcerer’s right hand, Violet Thistlewaite is determined to start over—this time as someone good.
She settles in the quaint town of Dragon’s Rest to open a flower shop, keep her sentient (mildly homicidal) houseplant in check, and prune dark magic from her life. But though Violet soon charms the townsfolk, nothing seems to impress prickly yet dashingly handsome Nathaniel Marsh, a struggling alchemist with no patience for the witch next door.
When a mysterious blight threatens Dragon’s Rest, Violet and Nathaniel must work together through their fears, pasts, and growing feelings for one another to save their community. But Violet can’t help but wonder… does a former villain truly deserve a happily-ever-after?
COMING NOVEMBER 18, 2025 from Ace Books
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