
Stay for a Spell - Amy Coombe
Amy Coombe
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- Pages · 384 pages
- Publication Date · 23/04/2026
- Genre · Romance
A joyful, cosy fantasy romance for anyone who's ever wished they could live in a bookshop. The instant Sunday Times and #1 Indie bestseller! 'Hot chocolate for the heart' India Holton, bestselling author of The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels 'A daydream, a bonbon, a joy!' Brigitte Knightly, author of The Irresistible Urge to Fall for Your Enemy 'Filled to the brim with warmth and joy' Patrick Ness, award-winning author of The Knife of Never Letting Go One curse, seven princes, and a bookshop that you'll never want to leave. Princess Tanadelle of the Widdenmar longs to build a life of her own making. During a royal visit to the cosy town of Little Pepperidge, Tandy's dream comes true when she finds herself cursed to remain in a run-down bookshop until she finds her heart's desire. More than a little thrilled, she hires a new assistant, teenage goth Sasha, and settles into life among the stacks. Despite the infuriatingly handsome pirate, Bash, who keeps showing up at the shop with his good looks and his own curse to figure out, Tandy's new life might just make her happy. There are just seven, minor, problems. With her royal duties unfulfilled, the frantic King and Queen send the seven princes of the realms to bestow upon Tandy a kiss, each one hoping to break the curse. After all, what more could a princess want, than a prince? A whimsical, heart-warming fantasy romance for fans of The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels, Legends and Lattes and The Princess Bride. Amy Coombe's Stay for a Spell was a No. 6 Sunday Times bestseller and No. 1 Independent Bookhop bestseller w/c 2026-04-27
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