“Cozy” is a tone and guarantee that this will end well…and sometimes an aesthetic

About Twig’s Traveling Tomes

A plot is brewing between the adventure and romance aisles.

When visiting Twig’s Traveling Tomes, customers will get the exact book they need, even if it isn’t the one they want. As for the proprietor and renowned Book Witch, Louella Twig lives her life sequestered with her stories, just as she likes it.

When devilishly handsome rogue Everett Sharp stumbles in looking to remove some handcuffs—closely followed by Louella’s former tutor, whose prized grimoire has been stolen—her literary sanctuary is fully upended. Only Louella’s magic can locate the grimoire, and teaming up with Everett is her best chance at retrieving it . . . but how can she trust that the man behind the wolfish grin isn’t interested in stealing the book for himself?

With a host of friends old and new, Louella sets off on an adventure she never thought she’d take—and starts to realize that, just like her books, what matters most has always been what’s under the surface.

Twig’s Traveling Tomes

This is quintessential cozy fantasy!

What makes a story “cozy” to you? Settings with fireplaces, comfortable chairs, books (so many books)? The tone the story takes: funny, sweet, and maybe a little unserious? Or is it the implicit promise that this will be a happily ever after?

Twig’s Traveling Tomes meets all of those requirements, but at the same time it does more. Murphy adds a quest, a bit of adventure, and a pinch of danger to keep things interesting. These elements make the book go by so fast! I was surprised by how big the book actually was when my paperback copy came in the mail. I had sped through the ebook so fast that I thought it was a relatively short book, lol.

I cannot wait to see what else Gryffin Murphy comes up with. So much so that I have ordered her self-published book Love at First Lance!

You can follow Gryffin Murphy on Instagram @GryffinMurphyWritesBooks or through her website GryffinMurphy.com

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