Smoke, Mirrors, & Misdemeanours
New ReleaseHer currency is sugar and spice.
He asks for a scandalous price.
Aura Cassia is a Kitchen Witch with no lineage, a modest bakery, and an orphanage full of mixed-blood children about to be homeless. When a ruthless property magnate sets his sights on demolishing her sanctuary, Cassia storms the city's most exclusive gentlemen's club to demand a miracle.
Enter Varil Arkenoth: the 'Idle Prince' of the Demon District. Society whispers about his disregard for duties, but Ark guards a secret life far more dangerous—and purposeful—than his reputation suggests. He offers her a scandalous pact: play his fiancée for the Yulefrost season to ward off his mother's matchmaking attempts, and he will use his influence to save her sanctuary.
As their romp across glittering galas turn into late-night domestic comforts, the line between performance and reality blurs. In a world that values bloodlines over belonging, a stubborn baker and a demon with too many secrets must decide if their fake bond is worth a real war.
For fans of cozy fantasy, slow-burn romance, and found family. Readers of A Witch's Guide to Fake Dating a Demon, The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches, and Legends & Lattes will feel right at home.
- Pages
- 524
- First published
- October 1, 2026
- Edition
- Ebook
- ISBN
- 9781739045883
Shelved by 7 Litcadians
Reviews
- cozyemotionalhopeful
Started September 22, 2026 · Finished September 28, 2026
Thank you to Netgalley for the ARC!! I genuinely really enjoyed reading this book! The story I wonderful and beautiful, showing that everyone deserves to be loved, no matter where they come from.
Finished July 26, 2026
“I know you like I know my own shadows—by heart, and in the dark.” ~ I loved this book so much, it was such a sweet and cozy romance! There were also some added mystery and paranormal elements that I didn’t see coming and really enjoyed. The found family and the characters in this book were amazing and I loved them so much, both Ark and Cassia were so soft and sweet while also being tough when they needed to be. I got sucked right in and stayed up way too late to finish. There were so many adorable and sweet moments that had me giggling and then the end was so touching and I did in fact cry multiple times. Also all of the baking in this did make me want to go into this world and visit Cassias Bakery. Keep baked goods handy while reading this book. I was waiting for that reveal at the end and I am so excited to see where we go from here in the next book. Thank you so much to Enola M. Douglas for an ARC of this book! I was so excited to get the email and it lived up to every single one of my expectations! I am so ready to read anything and everything by her!
