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Ein Mensch, ein Zwerg und eine Elfe nehmen an einem Backduell teil ...In Adenashire, wo Magie und Köstlichkeiten regieren, perfektioniert die menschliche Konditorin Arleta Starstone ihre kunstvollen Kreationen aus Backwerk und heilenden Kräutern. Als ein Orknachbar sie heimlich für das prestigeträchtige Elfische Backduell anmeldet, steht Arleta vor der größten Herausforderung ihres Lebens. Ohne Magie muss sie mehr als Talent beweisen, um sich gegen ihre magischen Konkurrenten zu behaupten.Auf ihrer Reise durch den Wettbewerb entdeckt Arleta nicht nur die Kunst des Backens neu, sondern auch Freundschaft, Liebe und die wahre Bedeutung von Erfolg.

"Filled with so much love, heart, and delicious baked goods." - Rebecca Thorne, USA Today bestselling author of Can't Spell Treason Without TeaFrom the beloved author of the Adenashire series comes a brand-new, delightful cosy romantasy about a wicked witch, a gentle orc, and a love spell gone right.***As Fraywell's self-proclaimed villainess, Iris needs a fearsome enforcer. Instead, she gets Talon: a half-orc as sweet as the cookies he bakes - and just as irresistible.Iris Weyward wants to be bad. Truly bad. Terrifyingly, gloriously villainous. But after helping her sisters unleash a spell to throw the realm into chaos, Iris is left feeling strangely empty - and not at all like the villain of her dreams. So, she sets off for the quiet town of Fraywell to build her wicked legacy alone.Things start promisingly: a crooked little cottage, a reputation for curses and potions, and a healthy dose of fear from the locals. But when her ogre bodyguard disappears, Iris needs new muscle. Good thing a fearsome orc just toppled over in her yard. Naturally, she decides to reanimate him. It's a perfect solution.Only, Talon isn't the brooding warrior she was hoping for. He's gentle. He bakes. Worst of all, he's nice. But Iris can't possibly have a thing for her new employee. She's supposed to be the most wicked witch in town!While Iris struggles to turn Talon into the enforcer she deserves, her sisters arrive seeking help - their magic is fading, and the cause may be closer than any of them realise. The timing couldn't be worse, and falling for an orc wasn't supposed to be part of her villain era, but love might turn out to be the best spell she's ever cast...Death Meets Cute plunges readers into an enchanting setting and a feel-good romantasy tale that genre fans will not want to miss. With J. Penner's trademark fantastical worldbuilding and comforting storytelling, this delightful cosy fantasy promises to be your next favourite escape!TropesCosy FantasyGrumpy x SunshineRomantasyMeet CuteWitches & Magic

LIMITED AVAILABILITY: This Deluxe Edition print run is subject to availability while stocks last. Once stock has been depleted, a non-Deluxe version may be sent as a replacement. Order early to avoid disappointment<BR><BR>The third cosy fantasy book in J. Penner's heartwarming Adenashire series is a feel-good adventure that travels from cold rivalry to hot cocoa and warm hearts.<BR><BR>***<BR><BR>Jez, a grumpy fennex, wants nothing to do with the winter games descending on Adenashire. She'd rather sleep through winter than deal with the snow, the noise, or the swarm of visitors in town. But a drunken boast lands her smack in the middle of the festivities and, even worse, fake dating her endlessly cheerful friend, Taenya, a woodland elf.<BR><BR>Plagued by chronic fatigue and past heartbreak, Jez has long guarded her heart. Not to mention a secret she'd rather not share. Yet Taenya's warmth and patience begin to melt her icy exterior. Together, the two women tackle challenges - from ice sculpting to scavenger hunts - and their reluctant partnership becomes something deeper, built on laughter, trust, and a shared love of cosy corners and quiet moments.<BR><BR>With the help of her quirky friend group and the magic of a town that thrives on togetherness, Jez begins to open up - not just to the festivities but to the possibility of healing, connection, and maybe even joy.<BR><BR>Escape to Adenashire for a cosy fantasy adventure full of the healing power of love and a healthy dose of whimsical joy.<BR><BR>Tropes<BR>Cosy Fantasy<BR>Romantasy<BR>Fake Dating<BR>Found Family<BR>Self-Discovery<BR>LGBTQ+<BR><BR>The Adenashire Series:<BR>A Fellowship of Bakers & Magic<BR>A Fellowship of Librarians & Dragons<BR>A Fellowship of Games & Fables<BR>A Fellowship of Curses & Cats (COMING SOON)

Sich bei Kaffee und Keksen den neusten Klatsch zu erzählen, war noch nie so gemütlich ... In der malerischen Stadt Adenashire lebt die Zwergin Doli Butterbuckle mit ihrer einfachen Teemagie und ihren Freunden ein vollkommen zufriedenes Leben, auch wenn sie die Erwartungen ihrer Familie nie ganz erfüllt hat. Zumindest bis erfährt, dass sie ein Drachenei vererbt bekommen hat und ein charmanter, aber geheimnisvoller Wasserspeier in ihr Leben tritt. Während Doli mit ihrer neu entdeckten Verantwortung zu kämpfen hat und eine lange verborgene Seite an sich entdeckt, muss sie sich einer übermächtigen Familie, einem finsteren Komplott und einem schelmischen Drachen stellen. Doch mit der Hilfe ihrer treuen Freunde und ihrer neu entdeckten Liebe begibt sich Doli auf ein herzerwärmendes Abenteuer und entdeckt, dass sich selbst zu akzeptieren der bezauberndste Weg von allen ist.