'An irresistibly delightful cosy fantasy' Sarah Beth Durst, New York Times bestselling author of The Spellshop
'Pure magic!' Jenna Levine, USA Today bestselling author of My Roommate is a Vampire
She traded curses for carnations. But old magic dies hard...
Guy Shadowfade is dead, and Violet Thistlethwaite is out of a job. After a lifetime as the dark sorcerer's right-hand witch, she's ready to turn over a new leaf. And this time, she wants to sprout peonies instead of poison.
The quiet town of Dragon's Rest seems like the perfect place to start over. Violet opens a flower shop, swears off dark magic, and does her best to be...good. Even if her reputation - and her mildly homicidal, sentient houseplant - make that tricky.
Her vibrant bouquets soon charm the locals, but nothing she does seems to impress the grumpy (and infuriatingly gorgeous) Nathaniel Marsh, the alchemist she's forced to share a greenhouse with.
But when a strange blight begins to rot the roots of Dragon's Rest, Violet and Nathaniel must work together - through their fears, pasts, and growing feelings - to save the town.
And as old secrets start to surface, Violet can't help but wonder: does a former villain like her truly deserve a happily-ever-after?
A heartwarming cosy fantasy, perfect for fans of Assistant to the Villain and Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries.
Tropes:
? Cosy Fantasy Romance
? Small-Town
? Low spice
? Villain Redemption ARC
? Only One (b?e?d?) Greenhouse
? Found Family
? Grumpy x Sunshine
Praise for Violet Thistlewaite is Not a Villain Anymore:
'What an addictive and immersive debut! Violet Thistlewaite Is Not a Villain Anymore is the true epitome of a cosy romance...it was like a warm hug, but there was also a ton of suspense and conflict...you'll want to live in it forever' Reader Review ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'The cosy fantasy romance genre has a new star! Emily Krempholtz's wonderfully assured debut, absolutely charmed me' India Holton, internationally bestselling author of The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels
'I absolutely adored this cosy, magical gem of a book! Heart, humour, and healing...I never wanted to leave the enchanting town of Dragon's Rest' Reader Review ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'An enchanting blend of botany and banter, Violet Thistlewaite Is Not a Villain Anymore brews romance, redemption, and a homicidal houseplant into an utterly irresistible potion. The perfect cosy fantasy' Julie Leong,
