The thief, the noblewoman, and the secrets they hide. . .
“Magical, sweet, and full of heat!"—Emily Krempholtz, author of Violet Thistlewaite Is Not a Villain Anymore
“The most delectable & page-turning enemies-to-lovers story I’ve read in years!”―Amanda Lovelace, author of Books, Iced Coffee & a Side of Dragons
"Fans of bickering banter and forced proximity will eat this up."—M. Stevenson, author of Behooved
"[An] adorable fantasy romance. . . New and returning readers alike will fall in love with this pair.”—Publishers Weekly
"Charming. . . full of engaging characters and an enemies-to-lovers sapphic romance that doesn’t mince on the spice. Woven throughout are themes of family dysfunction and coming into one’s own, making this a story with heart and depth.”—Booklist
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.
“A sweet fantasy made of magic, spice, and everything nice.”―Abby Jimenez, #1 New York Times bestselling author
"An unapologetically joyful story that will speak to anyone in need of assurance that they're both worth loving and capable of giving love in return."―Marshall J. Moore, author of Son of a Sailor
“Vale offers plenty of excitement and a surprisingly high level of heat, coupled with a welcoming queer-normative fantasy setting that feels familiar and comfortable. Readers should grab a cup of tea and sink right in.”―Publishers Weekly
Kristen Vale writes queer cozy fantasy romcoms filled with sweetness & spice. When not reading or writing, she can usually be found thrifting, playing D&D, or staring lovingly at trees. She lives in Chicago with her partner and their cats, Opal and Wisp. A Tale of Mirth & Magic, published by Forever in summer 2025, is her debut novel. Her second novel in the same fantasy world, A Spell of Heart & Havoc published in September 2026.
Photo credit: Collin Quinn Rice
