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Can't Spell Treason Without Tea by Rebecca Thorne

Two women dream of leaving royal intrigue behind to open a tiny tea-and-bookshop—if only the crown would stop sending killers after them. Cozy, affirming, and full of warm beverages, Can't Spell Treason Without Tea brews gentle fantasy with a dash of danger and a whole lot of heart.

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... the cozy, low-stakes joy of building a fantasy shop together in a welcoming town?

Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree

If the happiest parts of Can't Spell Treason Without Tea were watching Kianthe and Reyna settle in Tawney, hang a shingle, and fuss over pastries and warded shelves, you’ll adore Viv the orc barbarian trading quests for croissants. Legends & Lattes gives you that same warm thrill of opening day jitters, found-community regulars, and gentle hurdles—more cinnamon roll than sword fight—while letting you savor the everyday magic of making a place your own.

... a tender, slow-bloom romance wrapped in gentle magic and everyday caretaking?

The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna

If you loved how Kianthe and Reyna’s relationship deepens between brewing teas and solving small-town troubles under the shadow of a ruthless queen, Mandanna’s story will charm you. Witch Mika moves into a rambling house of misfit kids and a prickly librarian, and the romance unfolds with the same soft beats—shared chores, protective warmth, and sparks that grow while learning how to belong.

... a close-focus, small-cast adventure that prizes quiet moments over grand battles?

Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia Of Faeries by Heather Fawcett

If the intimate rhythms of Tawney—the shop ledgers, neighborly favors, and Kianthe and Reyna’s private jokes—were your favorite bits, you’ll relish Emily’s field notes in a snug northern village. It’s about careful connections, local folklore, and small stakes that feel big to the people who live them, with cozy firesides and just enough fae mischief to keep the kettle simmering.

... a circle of neighbors-turned-family who make a home worth defending?

The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune

If watching Kianthe and Reyna stitch together a life in Tawney—earning trust, helping with little crises, and turning customers into confidants—made you smile, this will melt you. Linus discovers a home full of unusual children and caretakers, and, like your favorite teashop crew, they grow into a family through small acts of kindness, shared meals, and steadfast loyalty when outside authority comes knocking.

... whimsical, everyday magic used for comfort, crafts, and community rather than combat?

The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst

If Kianthe’s easy, practical spellwork—charms to keep the shop snug, enchantments that make tea and books feel like balm—was your catnip, this hits the same note. A former royal scribe starts a clandestine magical apothecary on a sleepy island, where magic is more about preserving jam, soothing nerves, and helping neighbors than dueling—light, lovely, and quietly defiant.

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