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Tag: Romance

  • Cozy on the high seas…

    Cozy on the high seas…

    About Sea of Charms, book 3 in The Spellshop world Sarah Beth Durst brings cozy fantasy romance to the high seas in Sea of Charms, the third magical adventure in the New York Times bestselling Spellshop series! Marin had always belonged on the great blue sea. When the man she thought was the love of her life schemed…

  • Chiara Bullen

    About The Inn at the Foot of Mount Vengence A young aspiring scholar is sent to research the mysteries of an adventurer’s inn—only to uncover a centuries-old secret, while finding true friendship and a new home, in this heartwarming cozy fantasy. Mount Vengeance is legendary. For most, it’s an adventure or a quest to prove…

  • Rebecca Thorne

    About Moss’d in Space USA Today Bestselling author Rebecca Thorne delights in a brand new cozy sci-fi romance series for fans of Martha Wells. This beautiful trade paper edition features French flaps with exquisite original art on the inside front and back cover! Torian Razner finally bought a starship, and contrary to Amelia’s assessment, it was not “a…

  • Amy Archer

    About Nemesis Mine A not-so-evil villain strikes a deal with a not-quite-perfect hero to fake a feud, boost their reputations . . . and try not to fall in love in the process—in this hilarious, tender, sexy, and outrageously fun romp that blends the humor of Assistant to the Villain with the unforgettable romance of Heated Rivalry and the…

  • Cait Jacobs

    author of The Princess Knight About The Princess Knight A princess desperate to win back the prince who broke her heart follows him to his kingdom’s prestigious military academy—and in doing so, falls in love, saves the realm, and continues to look fabulous, in this delightful debut fantasy. Domhnall and Clía are an ideal match—or…

  • Hugh Howey author of Wool now an AppleTV+ show

    May 2023 Hugh Howey is the author of the books Wool, Shift, and Dust. We talked about how he structured his books, the characters, and plot. I loved chatting with him and love watching the show, Silo, on AppleTV+! Where to buy: Your local bookstore Amazon

  • Nat Webb on his Kickstarter for Bard City Blues

    April 2023 Nat Webb is the creator of Wyngraf Cozy Fantasy magazine and now has his own book coming out: Bard City Blues. We talked about the book in this interview and the Kickstarter, which is now over, but you can head over to Wyngraf for more information on where you can purchase the book!

  • Ness Brown author of The Scourge Between Stars

    April 25, 2023 The past couple of years have seen some fantastic horror sci-fi published. Ness Brown’s The Scourge Between Stars has been on my radar since April of 2022 and it did not disappoint. If you like jump scares, high tension, and weird shit, this one is for you. Where to buy: Your local…

  • David Wellington author of Paradise-1

    April 18, 2023 I am always looking for good sci-fi, and if that sci-fi includes horror elements- I am hooked. Paradise-1 has all the horror elements. Like, all of them. Just read it. Where to buy: Your local bookstore Amazon

  • Seth Ring author of The Nova Terra LitRPG series

    March 28, 2023 Nova Terra has quickly become one of my favorite LitRPGs. I heard about it when Seth first released Titan, but didn’t have time to fit it in and wasn’t sure about it. Then I tried to listen to Forge Master and realized I have been an idiot. I needed to fit Nova…