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The House Witch and The Charming of Austice

THERE'S A NEW SPY IN THE KITCHEN - AND IT TURNS OUT TO BE THE COOK . . . 
 
House witch Finlay Ashowan must contend with matters of the heart, hearth, and kingdom in the second book in this whimsical, romantic fantasy series. 
 
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Between his work for the King and Queen of Daxaria and a new (secret) relationship with Lady Annika Jenoure, Fin the cook's life is anything but tidy. 
 
Annika is being forced from the castle after there are threats to her safety. All the while tension is brewing with the kingdom of Troivack and war seems to draw ever closer. 
 
As if he doesn't have enough on his plate, Fin is soon promoted from cook to spy and sent into the city of Austice where he must sleuth out the plans of the Troivackian troops allegedly hidden there. 
 
However, an unwelcome visitor is about to knock on his door, and Fin’s world starts to unravel even more . . . 
 
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As Fin forges new friendships and alliances he must navigate courtly intrigues, old feuds, and very personal problems. This is the magical second book in the joyful The House Witch series. 
 
WHOLESOME, HEARTHWARMING, HOMELY. THE HOUSE WITCH SERIES IS A CUP OF COCOA IN A BOOK AND WILL BE PERFECT FOR FANS OF LEGENDS AND LATTES AND TJ KLUNE

Delemhach is the Canadian author of the popular series, The House Witch, and is already hard at work on the sequel series, The Burning Witch. When they aren’t following the whims of their unfortunately intelligent cats, Kraken and Pina Colada, they are teaching music privately to their students. In their spare time outside of writing and work, they enjoy cooking, reading, hiking, spending time with family, and trying not to remember their socially awkward moments.

Between his work for the King and Queen of Daxaria and a new (secret) relationship with Lady Annika Jenoure, Fin’s life is anything but tidy. 
Annika is being forced from the castle after there are threats to her safety. All the while tension is brewing with Troivack and war seems to draw ever closer. 
As if he doesn't have enough on his plate, Fin is soon promoted from cook to spy and sent into the city of Austice where he must sleuth out the plans of the Troivackian troops allegedly hidden there. 
However, an unwelcome visitor is about to knock on his door, and Fin’s world starts to unravel . . .

The perfect cosy fantasy romance for lovers of heartwarming stories

The House Witch and When The Cat Spells War

IT'S TIME FOR THE COOK TO PUT DOWN HIS FRYING PAN - AND LEAP INTO THE FIRE . . . 
 
House witch Finlay Ashowan is pulled out of the kitchen—and into the fire—as war, family, and love collide in the third book of this fantasy romance series. 
 
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Having somehow convinced Lady Annika Jenoure to marry him, all Finlay Ashowan wants to do is settle down, cook some good meals, and enjoy a quiet life in Daxaria. 
But fate has different plans . . . 
 
Fin’s father, Aidan Helmer – servant of King Matthias of Troivack – has arrived in the kingdom with devastating news: Annika’s brother Charles has been taken prisoner, and the only way his life will be spared is if she or Fin pleads his case. 
 
Now it’s up to Fin, with the help of his wily kitten, Kraken, to attempt a daring mission of rescue and espionage. 
 
But he’ll need to move quickly before his kingdom, and life, goes up in flames. 
 
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There will be twists and turns aplenty in the third instalment in the spellbinding House Witch series. 
WHOLESOME, HEARTHWARMING, HOMELY. THE HOUSE WITCH SERIES IS A CUP OF COCOA IN A BOOK AND WILL BE PERFECT FOR FANS OF LEGENDS AND LATTES AND TJ KLUNE

Having somehow convinced Lady Annika Jenoure to marry him, all Finlay Ashowan wants to do is settle down, cook some good meals, and enjoy a quiet life in Daxaria. 
But fate has different plans . . . 
 
Fin’s father, Aidan Helmer – servant of King Matthias of Troivack – has arrived in the kingdom with devastating news: Annika’s brother Charles has been taken prisoner, and the only way his life will be spared is if she or Fin pleads his case. 
 
Now it’s up to Fin, with the help of his wily kitten, Kraken, to attempt a daring mission of rescue and espionage. 
But he’ll need to move quickly before his kingdom, and life, goes up in flames.

The House Witch and The Enchanting of the Hearth

THERE'S A NEW COOK IN THE CASTLE. AND HE'S GOT A MAGIC TOUCH . . . 
A heartwarming blend of cosy fantasy and romance in this tale of a wayward house witch and his magical adventures in and out of the royal kitchen. 
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When Finlay Ashowan joins the kitchen of the King and Queen of Daxaria, he’s an enigma. Which suits Fin just fine. He’s satisfied simply serving as the royal cook, keeping nosy passersby out of his kitchen, and concocting some truly scrumptious meals. 
But Fin has secret, one that may not stay hidden for long . . . 
As his past begins to catch up with him, Fin must negotiate court politics and stay out of trouble, together with his familiar, Kraken his fluffy black kitten. 
But things become even more complicated when he catches the eye of a certain lady who just so happens to be part of the royal court. 
Can Fin successfully hide his secret and protect his heart? Or will the chaos of the castle and its good-hearted people get the best of him? 
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Filled with fascinating characters, courtly intrigue, political machinations, delicious cuisines, cuddly companions, magical hijinks, and will-they-won’t-they romance, The House Witch and the Enchanting Hearth is the first in a captivating new series. 
WHOLESOME, HEARTHWARMING, HOMELY. THE HOUSE WITCH SERIES IS A CUP OF COCOA IN A BOOK AND WILL BE PERFECT FOR FANS OF LEGENDS AND LATTES AND TJ KLUNE

When Finlay Ashowan joins the kitchen of the King and Queen of Daxaria, he’s 
an enigma. Which suits Fin just fine. He’s satisfied simply serving as the royal 
cook, keeping nosy passersby out of his kitchen, and concocting some truly 
scrumptious meals. 
 
But Fin has a secret, one that may not stay hidden for long . . . 
As his past begins to catch up with him, Fin must negotiate court politics and 
stay out of trouble, together with his familiar, the fluffy black kitten, Kraken. 
 
But things become even more complicated when he catches the eye of a certain 
lady who just so happens to be part of the royal court. 
 
Can Fin successfully hide his secret and protect his heart? Or will the chaos of 
the castle and its good-hearted people get the best of him?

Emilie Nikota

Enter a world of cosy fantasy and heart-stopping romance

It’s been twenty years since Finlay Ashowan, the fabled house witch of Daxaria, first cooked up supernatural hijinks in the castle at Austice. Since then, much has changed. 
The royal family has only just returned to the beloved city of Austice after nearly two decades. Peace has been established since the end of the war with Troivack, and the Crown Princess, Alina, is ready to pick the perfect nobleman to be her husband. 
 
But the princess's quest for her ideal match is proving rather difficult. 
 
Alina must manage expectations, flirtations and magical misadventures. All as she struggles to find her own place within her kingdom and understand the blossoming desires of her own heart . . .

Emilie Nikota

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