Cozy Fantasy Romance Books for Hard Times

Author of one of my favorite cozy fantasy romance series, Emily Wilde’s Encyclopedia of Fairieshas inadvertently written another extremely cozy novel about a magical cat shelter. Agnes is in desperate need of a new storefront after losing her previous location in the disastrous outcome of a street fight between two magicians. She wants a place where she can care for her cats, attract potential adopters, and stay away from magicians. Unfortunately, she doesn’t realize until it’s too late that her reclusive landlord is also the infamous wizard Havelock Renard. She isn’t too thrilled to learn that her new tenant runs a cat shelter.

In the latest book from the author of Charming Casual little fortune tellerA weak would-be magician and the greatest achiever of the Guild of Mages who is seen teaming up to move magical items to a safe location. The only similarity between Certainty and Aurelia is their desire to see this job through to the end. But as they get to know the residents of Shapeling, long considered the least magical and most boring town, they realize that the magic they are using to help and protect the Guild Hoard could serve the community better if it were in everyone’s hands.

Following the death of Guy Shadowfed, Violet, formerly known as Thornwitch, has a chance to rebuild herself out of the shadow of the dark lord who raised her. Her plant magic has always been associated with evil, but maybe if she tries to use her magic for good one time, she’ll be able to make up for some of the terrible things she’s done. Rough Around the Hedges, Violet’s new plant shop, looks like the perfect place to start. I wish his new landlord, who runs a dispensary next door, would give him some leeway. But when a blight begins to kill all the plants in town, Violet and Nathaniel must set aside their differences to get to the bottom of the problem plaguing Dragon’s Breath – even if Nathaniel doesn’t know exactly who he’s dealing with.

Inspired by the world of Exandria from Critical Role, tusk love Weaves a spicy tale of romance on the road. Guinevere’s life has been dedicated to him. As the daughter of an ambitious businessman, she is expected to be the dutiful wife of an overbearing lord. But Guinevere would rather live a life of freedom and adventure than conform to rote expectation. When bandits attack his caravan, only the intervention of a half-orc named Oscar saves him. It’s actually a little more adventurous than he expected, and Oscar certainly wasn’t looking for a spoiled brat to join him on his journey. But when sparks start flying between them, they must decide whether to follow the paths that have been laid out for them or make a different choice.

When halfling Pansy decides to stay at her late grandmother’s cottage, she is shocked to find that it is already occupied. What’s worse, the ghost who has become the self-proclaimed caretaker of the house has left it filled with filth. When none of them are willing to give up their claim on the hut, they agree to a deal: whoever gives up the hut first gives up all rights to it. Good thing Pansy knows a thing or two about getting rid of ghosts—or so she thinks. However, soon, the two are enjoying each other’s company equally as much as they argue. But will they be able to overcome the cultural barriers between them and make this dirty little hut their home?

Seldian is a thief who has taken a magical oath to never fall in love. Kel is a charming bard and also Seldian’s ex-girlfriend. Now, the two are forced to team up for a lucrative job to steal a gem called “The Kiss of Enduring Love”. Seems straightforward enough, and they’ll soon be able to split up again without thinking twice about this strange mission. But it turns out that their chemistry hasn’t cooled over the years, and the job isn’t as simple as they thought. There are some very powerful players interested in the Fey Gem, and it may take more than the couple’s healing to get out of this mission with their objective and their lives intact.