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A Spell of Heart & Havoc

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By Kristen Vale

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On Sale
Sep 15, 2026
Page Count
352 pages
Publisher
Forever
ISBN-13
9781538771853

Price

$11.99

Price

$15.99 CAD

Format

Format:

  1. ebook $11.99 $15.99 CAD
  2. Trade Paperback $18.99 $24.99 CAD

​A half-dwarf thief with zero patience for wealthy snobs. The rich noble she’s assigned to as a fake bodyguard. And an art heist that must go on. . . despite any feelings that might be catching.  
 
Forced to join the Takers Guild in order to save a loved one, Maerryl Kirim thought her life had already hit its low point. But then she’s assigned to play fake bodyguard for Lady Dove out in the countryside. Rich, snobby, privileged beyond belief—Maerryl despises everything about her from their first meeting. 
 
Dove Wistrallo has no desire for a bodyguard, thank you very much. But her parents insist, and getting out from under their thumb is like pushing a boulder with a paintbrush. Plus, there’s her dangerously lucrative magical ability that paints a target on her back. . .  
 
Tied together despite their protests, Dove and Maerryl’s friction grows as rapidly as their irksome attraction. But as they learn about each other—their hurts, hopes, and hearts—will their tightly-held secrets keep them apart? 

Kristen Vale

About the Author

Kristen Vale writes queer cozy fantasy romcoms filled with sweetness & spice. When not reading or writing, she can usually be found thrifting, playing D&D, or staring lovingly at trees. She lives in Chicago with her partner and her frenemy black cat, Opal. A Tale of Mirth & Magic is her first novel.
 

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