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The Cottage Around the Corner

A Novel

by D. L. Soria
Victoria Villarreal
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A feisty witch and a handsome mage must put their heated business rivalry aside to save their small town from supernatural forces in this charming contemporary fantasy romcom from the author of Thief Liar Lady.
“Delightful and sweet . . . the magic and the romance both sizzle on the page.”—Raquel Vasquez Gilliland, author of Witch of Wild Things
“Soria’s newest book will wrap readers into a cozy world that they won’t want to leave.”—Library Journal (starred review)
Chanterelle Cottage is Charlie Sparrow’s whole world. The cozy spellshop where she and her moms practice their witchcraft, selling goods and services to the people of small-town Owl’s Hollow, has been in her family for generations.
Okay, business has been a little slow and a recent burglary hit their inventory pretty hard. And the bank may not agree to restructure their loan. But Charlie is talented and savvy, and she’ll keep things afloat once her parents finally let her buy into the business as a co-owner. Still, when a competing magecraft firm opens in town, things start to look bleak. After all, everyone knows there’s room for only one magic shop in Owl’s Hollow.
So what if Fitz, the mage who owns the new Maven Enterprises, happens to be ridiculously handsome in his ridiculously expensive suits? Who cares that, when Charlie can forget for a moment or two that Fitz is her competitor, things between them are as easy as breathing? None of that matters—because Charlie is not going to get involved with the competition. In this battle of the businesses, she’ll do whatever it takes to make sure Chanterelle Cottage is the last spellshop standing.
But when strange supernatural events begin to plague the citizens of Owl’s Hollow, Charlie and Fitz must put their rivalry aside and their magic together to save the town. As they grow closer, it becomes harder for Charlie to keep her carefully drawn line in place—maybe Owl’s Hollow is big enough for a witch and a mage, after all.

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  • Release date

    September 3, 2024

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9780593746493
      • File size: 368010 KB
      • Duration: 12:46:40

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • AudioFile Magazine
      Victoria Villarreal's narration reflects the magical mayhem and quirky comedy that break out in the small town of Owl's Hollow. Chanterelle Cottage witch Charlie Sparrow and her two moms worry about the business's survival when competing mages Fitz and Eleanor set up shop nearby. Villarreal depicts Charlie and Fitz's sworn-enemy vibe, along with their sarcastic banter. Soon the rivals face a new challenge as mysterious hexes afflict the town. Listeners will hear Charlie's indecision as she weighs her attraction to Fitz against Chanterelle's continued existence. Villarreal voices Fitz in a deep yet tentative voice as Charlie's spontaneity disrupts his rigid worldview. Charlie's two mothers, Eleanor, town officials, and Charlie's coven are portrayed with distinctive voices. Villarreal gives Soria's lively blend of fantasy, mystery, and romance a smooth, polished performance. C.A. © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine
    • Library Journal

      Starred review from December 1, 2024

      Cozy romance and errant witchcraft are the perfect ingredients for the spell Soria (Thief Liar Lady) weaves. Charlie Sparrow grew up with her moms in the cozy world of Chanterelle Cottage, selling spells to a little town her family has served for six generations. Now, however, mage corporation Maven Enterprises threatens her family business. As if this weren't bad enough, Maven is run by the infuriating (and handsome and charming and with such a cute dimple!) Fitz, whom Charlie believes is out to destroy Chantarelle. Plus, weird supernatural catastrophes are threatening the town Charlie loves. She may have to set aside her rivalry with (and feelings for) Fitz to protect her home. Victoria Villareal provides a great feel to this cozy romantasy, never moving from even ground. Her voices are distinct but not startling, and she makes sure listeners are wrapped up in the story, not in her presentation. VERDICT An enjoyable romance for the fantasy crowd.--Richard Winters

      Copyright 2024 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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