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A Tale of Mirth & Magic

by Kristen Vale

🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️steamy·spoiler

Why Read This?

A feel-good cozy fantasy with a plus-size FMC who never apologizes for her body, a soft giant MMC who falls first, and enough open-door spice to keep you turning pages between cozy inn stops.

Synopsis

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 . 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. 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. When Elikki lands in hot water after dealing with a particularly rude customer, 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.  As their adventures bring them closer together and the threat of capture rises 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.

At a Glance

3.53 ★ Goodreads
Spice Level🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️steamy
Endingspoiler
PairingM/F
Romance Pacinginstant attraction

Top Tropes

forced proximityroad trip romanceadventure romance

Mood

cozyromanticadventurousplayfulspicy

Book Details

Goodreads Rating

3.53 ★

Page Count

288 pages

Published

2025

Primary Genre

Cozy Fantasy

Pairing

M/F

POV

Dual POV

Romance Pacing

Instant Attraction

Cliffhanger

spoiler

Audiobook

Available

Yes

Format

Standard

Narrator

Evan Elliot, Sarah McEwan

Tropes

RomanceMagicActionAngstWorld
Theme Constellation

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Mood & Vibe

Mood

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Characters

FMC: snarky/sarcastic sign in to unlock

Spice Details 🌶️

emotional / loving sign in to unlock

violence

World & Setting

low fantasy / secret magic sign in to unlock

Reading Context

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