A delightful queer romantic fantasy full of friends-to-lovers chemistry, found family, rival family drama, and cozy garden magic from two acclaimed YA authors making their debut in the adult space, coming 3/11/25.

Yael Clauneck is the only scion of an obscenely wealthy banking family with its fingers in every pie in the realm. They’re on the precipice of a predetermined life when they flee their own graduation party, galloping away in search of…well, they’re not sure, but maybe the chance to feel like life can still be a grand adventure.

Margot Greenwillow—talented plant witch, tea lover, and greenhouse owner—has never felt further from adventure in her life. She’s been desperately trying to keep what remains of her family's magic remedies business afloat. So when her childhood friend and former crush, Yael, rides back into her life, she’s shocked. But perhaps this could be a good thing. After all, Margot could use an assistant in the greenhouses.

Yael has no experience or, honestly, practical skills, but they’re delighted to accept. They can lay low for a while, flirting with Margot while they figure out what to do next. Meanwhile, Margot has plans of her own—but plans are notoriously unreliable things, unlikely to survive a swiftly blooming mutual attraction, not to mention the machinations of parents determined to get their heir back . . . no matter the cost.

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Praise for HOMEGROWN MAGIC:

"Full of flirty dialogue, strong conflict, and a heartwarming love story, this book feels like drinking
a warm cup of tea and is perfect for fans of cozy queer romance.”
—Library Journal

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“Homegrown Magic is an absolutely enchanting read: as sweet as strawberry jam, as comforting as your favorite tea blend, and brimming with charm and queer joy. I fell in love with Yael and Margot,
and so will you! 
—Allison Saft, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of A Dark and Drowning Tide

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"Beautifully written, wildly original, and impossibly charming, Homegrown Magic is the gorgeous queer fantasy I didn’t know I needed. You’ll fall head over heels for Yael and Margot’s simmering romance and unforgettably magical story, and leave hungry for more, along with a distinct craving
for heartbreak healing strawberry jam. 
—Lana Harper, New York Times bestselling author of Payback’s a Witch

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"Charming, sexy, and beautiful, this wonderful story is a flower-filled delight! I loved it!
I wish I could live in Bloomfield!"
—Sarah Beth Durst, New York Times bestselling author of The Spellshop

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“Bewitchingly cozy and deliciously queer. Love blossoms on every page, as sweet as homemade strawberry jam, as warm as a stolen kiss with a childhood friend, with the indomitable joy of building a home
alongside the people who help you flourish.”
—S. A. MacLean, Sunday Times Bestselling Author of The Phoenix Keeper

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"Magic, demons, spells, and legacies … this novel has it all! Yael and Margot's sizzling spice
and adorable charm had me turning pages so fast."
—Rebecca Thorne, USA Today bestselling author of Can’t Spell Treason without Tea

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"A lovely, queer romance that feels like drinking tea in a cozy cabin. Both extremely relatable but with wonderful world building that makes you want to learn more about the universe they've lovingly created.
I can’t wait for the next one!"
—Kimberly Lemming, author of That Time I Got Drunk and Yeeted a Love Potion at a Werewolf

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“Brimming with tender longing and heart, Homegrown Magic s a delightfully
queer cozy fantasy with a delicious, strawberry-scented slow burn romance. I loved it.”
—Nadia El-Fassi, author of Best Hex Ever

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“At the crossroads of impeccable witchy vibes, high fantasy fashion, and D&D riffs lies a queer,
cozy love story sweet as the sweetest of heartbreak-healing strawberry jams. This one is for the
TTRPG nerds, the warlock players, the plant witches, the enby icons, and everyone who needs
something fantastically cozy (with a good dash of chili spice) in their lives.”
—Riley August, author of The Last Gifts of the Universe

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♥ One of ‘Readers’ Most Anticipated 2025 Romantasy Books’ on Goodreads