A joyful, cosy fantasy romance for anyone who’s ever wished they could live in a bookshop. With thanks to Sophie for her review!

A princess, one curse, seven princes, magic and all set in a bookshop. What’s not to enjoy?

If you are looking for an easy book to dip your toe into the water of spells, magical beings and minimal world building this is the book for you.

Princess Tanadelle of Widdenmar yearns to shape a life on her own terms rather than completing her royal duties. While visiting the quaint town of Little Pepperidge, her wish takes an unexpected turn when a mysterious curse binds her to a crumbling bookshop – trapping her there until she discovers her heart’s true desire.

Seven princes of the realm to be kissed but can any break Tandy’s curse? This book is light-hearted escapism with a splash of a slow burn romance. The characters were simply written making this an easy read which would Although an easy read, I found the characters to be written simply, suggesting this could be aimed towards a younger audience too.

About the Book

One curse, seven princes, and a bookshop that you’ll never want to leave…

Princess Tanadelle of the Widdenmar longs to build a life of her own making. During a royal visit to the cosy town of Little Pepperidge, Tandy’s dream comes true when she finds herself cursed to remain in a run-down bookshop until she finds her heart’s desire.

More than a little thrilled, she hires a new assistant, teenage goth Sasha, and settles into life among the stacks. Despite the infuriatingly handsome pirate, Bash, who keeps showing up at the shop with his good looks and his own curse to figure out, Tandy’s new life might just make her happy.

There are just seven, minor, problems. With her royal duties unfulfilled, the frantic King and Queen send the seven princes of the realms to bestow upon Tandy a kiss, each one hoping to break the curse.

After all, what more could a princess want, than a prince?

A whimsical, heart-warming fantasy romance for fans of The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels, Legends and Lattes and The Princess Bride.

About The Author

Amy Coombe grew up in California and lived all over the US before moving to the UK, where she puts her degrees in law and modern history to good use by doing something else entirely. She lives in London with her family and three cats. Stay for a Spell is her first novel.

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