A Tale of Mirth and Magic
By Kristen Vale

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 ofand Legends andamp; Lattesand andand The Spellshop.and Elikki may not have a family, but she has her fierce independence, boundless charm, and enough talent as a jewelry artisan to make a living on the road. Unfortunately for some, she also can't yet manage to control her chaotic magic. . . and her temper.and Sweet, soft Barra lives a quiet life with his mas and three sisters, managing the books for his family's business. All he wants is to blend in and not make waves-a bit tricky, as a nearly eight-foot-tall purple half-giant.and and When Elikki lands in hot water after dealing with a particularly rude customer,and Barra finds himself helping her flee the constables. With a bounty on her back-and a severe crush forming on his end-they decide to travel together to the next town. So begins a journey filled with cozy inns, delicious meals, heaps of excellent sex, and a sprinkling of danger.and As their adventures bring them closer together and the threat of capture risesand they find themselves changing in surprising ways. He's given up on finding love. She's always refused to try. But traveling together, they may discover unexpected, powerful romance and stronger self-identities-if the bounty hunters don't get them first.