A Tale of Mirth and Magic

A maker of magical jewelry finds her life turned upside down when she ends up on the run with a half-giant in this spicy and cozy fantasy romance–perfect for fans of Legends & Lattes and The Spellshop. Elikki may not have a family,but she has her fierce independenceboundless charmand enough talent as a jewelry artisan to make a living on the road. Unfortunately for someshe also can’t yet manage to control her chaotic magic. . . and her temper. Sweetsoft Barra lives a quiet life with his mas and three sistersmanaging the books for his family’s business. All he wants is to blend in and not make waves–a bit trickyas a nearly eight-foot-tall purple half-giant. When Elikki lands in hot water after dealing with a particularly rude customerBarra finds himself helping her flee the constables. With a bounty on her back–and a severe crush forming on his end–they decide to travel together to the next town. So begins a journey filled with cozy innsdelicious mealsheaps of excellent sexand a sprinkling of danger. As their adventures bring them closer together and the threat of capture rises they find themselves changing in surprising ways. He’s given up on finding love. She’s always refused to try. But traveling togetherthey may discover unexpectedpowerful romance and stronger self-identities–if the bounty hunters don’t get them first.