The Cottage Around the Corner

Cozy romance and errant witchcraft are the perfect ingredients for the spell Soria (Thief Liar Lady) weaves. Charlie Sparrow grew up with her moms in the cozy world of Chanterelle Cottage, selling spells to a little town her family has served for six generations. Now, however, mage corporation Maven Enterprises threatens her family business. As if this weren’t bad enough, Maven is run by the infuriating (and handsome and charming and with such a cute dimple!) Fitz, whom Charlie believes is out to destroy Chantarelle. Plus, weird supernatural catastrophes are threatening the town Charlie loves. She may have to set aside her rivalry with (and feelings for) Fitz to protect her home. Victoria Villareal provides a great feel to this cozy romantasy, never moving from even ground. Her voices are distinct but not startling, and she makes sure listeners are wrapped up in the story, not in her presentation.