Violet Thistlewaite Is Not a Villain Anymore

<p>'I have rarely read a book so charming...Violet Thistlewaite might not be a villain anymore, but she's definitely stolen my heart.' <b>Ashley Poston</b>, <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>Sounds Like Love</i><br> <br> 'An irresistibly delightful cosy fantasy' <b>Sarah Beth Durst</b>, <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>The Spellshop</i><br> <br> 'Pure magic!' <b>Jenna Levine</b>, <i>USA Today</i> bestselling author of <i>My Roommate is a Vampire</i><br> <br> <b>She traded curses for carnations. But old magic dies hard...</b><br> <br> Guy Shadowfade is dead, and Violet Thistlewaite is out of a job. After a lifetime as the dark sorcerer's right-hand witch, she's ready to turn over a new leaf. And this time, she wants to sprout peonies instead of poison.<br> <br> The quiet town of Dragon's Rest seems like the perfect place to start over. Violet opens a flower shop, swears off dark magic, and does her best to be...good. Even if her reputation - and her mildly homicidal, sentient houseplant - make that tricky.<br> <br> Her vibrant bouquets soon charm the locals, but nothing she does seems to impress the grumpy (and infuriatingly gorgeous) Nathaniel Marsh, the alchemist she's forced to share a greenhouse with.<br> <br> But when a strange blight begins to rot the roots of Dragon's Rest, Violet and Nathaniel must work together - through their fears, pasts, and growing feelings - to save the town.<br> <br> And as old secrets start to surface, Violet can't help but wonder: <b>does a former villain like her truly deserve a happily-ever-after?</b><br> <br> <b>A heartwarming cosy fantasy, perfect for fans of <i>Assistant to the Villain</i> and <i>Emily Wilde's</i> <i>Encyclopaedia of Faeries</i>.</b><br> <br> <b>Tropes:</b><br> ✨ Cosy Fantasy Romance<br> ✨ Small-Town<br> ✨ Low spice<br> ✨ Villain Redemption ARC<br> ✨ Only One (b̶e̶d̶) Greenhouse<br> ✨ Found Family<br> ✨ Grumpy x Sunshine<br> <br> <b>Praise for <i>Violet Thistlewaite is Not a Villain Anymore</i>:</b><br> 'What an addictive and immersive debut! <i>Violet Thistlewaite Is Not a Villain Anymore</i> is the true epitome of a cosy romance...it was like a warm hug, but there was also a ton of suspense and conflict...you'll want to live in it forever' <b>Reader Review</b> ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐<br> <br> 'The cosy fantasy romance genre has a new star! Emily Krempholtz's wonderfully assured debut, absolutely charmed me' <b>India Holton</b>, internationally bestselling author of <i>The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels</i><br> <br> 'I absolutely adored this cosy, magical gem of a book! Heart, humour, and healing...I never wanted to leave the enchanting town of Dragon's Rest' <b>Reader Review</b> ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐<br> <br> 'An enchanting blend of botany and banter, <i>Violet Thistlewaite Is Not a Villain Anymore</i> brews romance, redemption, and a homicidal houseplant into an utterly irresistible potion. The perfect cosy fantasy' <b>Julie Leong</b>, <i>Sunday Times</i> bestselling author of <i>The Teller of Small Fortunes</i><br> <br> 'How I feel about this book in a word: OBSESSED. This book will definitely be in my top reads of the year, if not my absolute favourite. I loved the entire atmosphere of this world!' <b>Reader Review</b> ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐<br> <br> 'Charming, deeply romantic...a cosy delight' <b>Stephanie Burgis</b>, author of <i>Wooing the Witch Queen</i><br> <br> 'This is the very definition of cosy fantasy! If you're looking for your next bookish escape from the real world, this one is perfect, with a swoon-worthy romance and beautiful writing' <b>Reader Review</b> ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐</p>