The Naughty Or Nice Clause

In a tale of passion and sacrifice, Peter and Faye discover that sometimes even death may yield to the power of love.In the realm between life and death, Grim Reaper Peter Matherson dutifully guides souls to their rest. However, when he's ordered to return to his hometown of Foxford and claim the soul of a young woman from his past, his job doesn't seem quite so simple. How can he strike a balance between following orders and following his heart?For Faye Parker, a talented baker trapped in an unhappy and controlling marriage, the only place she can regain some independence is the kitchen. In the end, it's a new and unexpected friendship that gives her the confidence to start life anew - she just never anticipated that Peter would play such a vital role in her journey of self-discovery. As their friendship blossoms, love starts to take root.With his deadline closing in, Peter must choose: save his love, or succumb to duty. Defying death may save her, but his punishment would mean never seeing her again, and an eternity in the darkness of purgatory. Is sacrificing his soul worth saving hers?.Tropes & Themes All Hallow's EveGrim Reaper X BakerMagical Small TownForbidden LoveBest Friends To LoversFound Family.Don't Go Baking My Heart is the second book in the interconnected stand-alone series. It can be read as a stand-alone but would be best enjoyed after reading Potions and Proposals to avoid spoilers..Readers! Please note: this is an adult paranormal romance with mature content and not suitable for those under 18. This novel contains themes of and not limited to violence, death, escaping domestic violence, discrimination based on use of magic or type of magical creature.

Most Requested Book on Netgalley in 2024.The veil between love and hate is blurring.In the mystical town of Foxford, tenacious translator Lucinda Hawthorne is on the brink of assuming the prestigious role of High Priestess. However, fate has a mischievous twist in store for her: an unexpected coven gathering reveals that her lifelong nemesis, Benedict Matherson, is also nominated for the esteemed position. They are presented with a grave ultimatum: either become magically bound to one another on All Hallows' Eve... or risk a fateful vote that could strip them of everything.Both fiercely independent and driven by their unwavering desires to lead, Lucinda and Benedict reluctantly agree to the binding ritual. Unfortunately, the spell Lucinda's family casts to thwart the coven's plot misfires with surprising consequences, and the pair find themselves magically intertwined in ways they never could have foreseen.With the shadow of All Hallows' Eve looming over them, the veil between love and hate blurs. Could it be that amidst their rivalry, they will unearth a hidden longing to remain united? Together, they must confront their demons and discover whether they truly desire to be parted after all.¿Tropes & Themes ¿All Hallow's EveArranged MarriageMagical Small TownEnemies To LoversElemental MagicReluctant AlliesOpen Door SpiceWitchy CovenReaders! Please note: this is an adult paranormal romance with mature content and not suitable for those under 18. This novel contains themes of and not limited to violence, death, discrimination based on use of magic or type of magical creature.¿Reviews for the Village of Foxford¿Enemies-to-lovers trope is expertly crafted, drawing readers into a web of emotions - ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿I love that there wasn't a 3rd act breakup. 2 people who used to "hate" each other, constantly pulling pranks, while also caring about each other, is such a unique relationship. - ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿Watching them come together against all odds, and put their prank rivalry aside for something more powerful was so heartwarming. - ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ Lucinda and Benedict's witchy tale has made me want to pack my bags and move to Foxford. - ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ (lib)

Many can rise, but only the great will rise again.Klara has destroyed the fae queen's diabolical factory and freed the creatures trapped within, only to end up caged within her own castle by the king of Hell. Enemies lurk around every corner, and with King Lucifer behaving strangely, Klara suspects Queen Aemella's influence over him is growing - but how and why, she can't figure out. Though determined to free herself and call upon her allies, she struggles to trust her judgement, abandoned and heartbroken. The fae queen is mounting an invasion on Malum, and the dark fae living within Klara's own forest are posing an increasing threat. When she learns that Lottie has escaped the claws of the false alpha, Matthias, it's just one more thread to untangle. With the realms hovering on the brink of war, Queen Aemella offers her daughter a new road to peace... but only if she binds herself to High Fae Jasper.Will the young queen sacrifice herself to stop Aemella and her hidden source of power, or will Klara take them all down with her?A ROYAL WEDDING.A STOLEN HEART.A LOSS THAT WILL CHANGE THE REALMS FOREVER.Two Lands. Two Queens. But Only One Can Triumph.