Grim and Bear It

Damaged hero Henry falls hard for vibrant witch Clara in this opposites attract paranormal romance book filled with magic, passion, and found family, the sixth and final installment in Juliette Cross’s addictive Stay a Spell series.

Not even Death can take her from him.

Clara Savoie knows Henry Blackwater is practically in love with her. But for some strange reason, the broody grim won’t ask her out on a date. Taking matters into her own hands, Clara shows up on Henry’s doorstep with an offer he can’t refuse. Now he’s the newest member of the High Tea Book Club.

As Henry falls under Clara’s effervescent spell, he shows her what commitment from a necromancer truly means. But the dark secrets of Henry’s past won’t stay away forever. When his father is arrested for murder, Henry is dragged back into the nightmare he’s been avoiding all his life—one that puts both him and Clara at risk.

Henry can’t imagine a life without Clara. But to keep her safe, he just might have to . . .

The sixth and final book in the Stay a Spell series by Juliette Cross, Grim and Bear It is a steamy, slow-burn romance book with a brooding, damaged hero, emotionally intense romance, and plenty of heat. This irresistible paranormal romance series following the intertwining lives of a dynamic New Orleans coven is perfect for fans of Jessica Clare books, The Ex Hex, and other witch romance books.

Explore our curated pairings below to create your own cozy moment and bring this story to life.
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Grim and Bear It

This title is not currently available for purchase at The Cozy Lantern Archive, but you can still check out our hand selected cozy pairings below.

Grim and Bear It

This title is not currently available for purchase at The Cozy Lantern Archive, but you can still check out our hand selected cozy pairings below.

Cozy Pairings

Each pairing is chosen to create a cozy moment where scent, story, and craft come together.
Speakeasy

Speakeasy is a rich and layered fragrance that opens with warm spice and soft smoke, blending cardamom, incense, and pimento berry. At its heart, notes of saffron, plum blossom, and tobacco leaves create a deep and slightly sweet warmth, while hints of licorice add a subtle intrigue. The scent settles into a smooth, lingering base of palo santo, patchouli, vanilla, and dark chocolate, bringing a soft sweetness to its darker edges. Complex and atmospheric, this fragrance feels warm, enveloping, and quietly captivating.

Why we chose this: Six siblings in a New Orleans witch coven, each finding love with a werewolf, a vampire, another werewolf, a grim reaper, a vampire overlord, and a necromancer: the Stay a Spell series is atmospheric and warm and deeply rooted in a magical version of New Orleans that feels entirely alive. Speakeasy is the candle for every book in this series, rich with smoky cardamom and the deep warmth of dark chocolate and palo santo, the scent of a French Quarter evening where the magic is strong and the love stories are stronger. Light this candle and let the layered, slightly intoxicating warmth fill the room like a New Orleans night when the music is coming from everywhere and something wonderful is about to happen.

Ceramic pairings coming soon!