Welcome to Faerydell, where the ogres host Humans & Hovels nights, the mimics have infiltrated my chickens, and the local apothecary minds my business more than her own brews.
And then there's me, Fable Magnolia Fern, the all-too-human innkeeper of the Ivynest Inn. It's not easy being one of the few humans in the land of magic, but as the eldest daughter of the family, I've got a reputation of perfection to uphold.
With three months left before the Godmothers decide if I can remain in Faerydell forever, I need to make sure the Ivynest is absolutely perfect—but it's falling apart around my ears, and my dreams are starting to crumble along with it.
Until an angry mimic throws me straight into the burly green arms of an orc blacksmith.
Turns out Ruari is the answer to my prayers, even if he isn't a paying guest. He might not have money, but he has muscles and metal, and that's all I need to get the inn fixed up in time.
Except...I like having him around to help out, with his cute pointed ears, gleaming tusks, and that huge hammer. The orc who makes me laugh even while the Wood Elves are demanding to speak to my manager (it's me, I'm the manager).
But an eldest daughter should be able to handle her problems all by herself. I let Ruari into my inn...but my heart is another matter.
I can only hope that in Faerydell, the faery tales do come true.
Cottagecore gets spicy in this cozy standalone monster romance! For mature readers.
Trope List
And then there's me, Fable Magnolia Fern, the all-too-human innkeeper of the Ivynest Inn. It's not easy being one of the few humans in the land of magic, but as the eldest daughter of the family, I've got a reputation of perfection to uphold.
With three months left before the Godmothers decide if I can remain in Faerydell forever, I need to make sure the Ivynest is absolutely perfect—but it's falling apart around my ears, and my dreams are starting to crumble along with it.
Until an angry mimic throws me straight into the burly green arms of an orc blacksmith.
Turns out Ruari is the answer to my prayers, even if he isn't a paying guest. He might not have money, but he has muscles and metal, and that's all I need to get the inn fixed up in time.
Except...I like having him around to help out, with his cute pointed ears, gleaming tusks, and that huge hammer. The orc who makes me laugh even while the Wood Elves are demanding to speak to my manager (it's me, I'm the manager).
But an eldest daughter should be able to handle her problems all by herself. I let Ruari into my inn...but my heart is another matter.
I can only hope that in Faerydell, the faery tales do come true.
Cottagecore gets spicy in this cozy standalone monster romance! For mature readers.
Trope List
- Spicy cottagecore monster romance
Small town cozy fantasy
A cinnamon roll orc who falls first
Forced proximity
Magical inn and chaotic creatures
30+ MCs
A comforting, low-stakes quick read
Genre: Paranormal Romance