I Ran Away to Evil 3

A mysterious soothsayer and a reluctant royal fend off spies, assassins, and unexpected attraction in the final installment of this romantasy series.

Gerda Jones isn’t your average bridge troll. Sure, she can compose riddles with the best of them, but she has other skills up her sleeve no one would expect . . . and a backstory no one would believe. She uses her fortune-telling talents to change the fates of everyone around her, all the while avoiding getting too close to anyone herself.

But all that changes when Gerda catches the eye of Duke Julian von Slyke at his sister’s wedding. The tall, dark, and handsome half-elf is causing Gerda to let her guard down―and inviting a royal heap of trouble into her life.

Julian would do anything to escape courtly intrigue and endless parties, but he can’t miss his own sister’s nuptials. Good thing, too, because from day one of the celebration he’s called on to help deal with everything from poisoned arrows and amphibian curses to a missing bride. And at the center of every mishap there’s an infuriatingly beguiling troll.

As Gerda’s hidden identity begins to unravel, her attraction to Duke Julian continues to grow. Together, saving the wedding seems easy . . . but when that’s done, will the unlikely pair be able to leave their pasts behind and unite their futures?

Explore our curated pairings below to create your own cozy moment and bring this story to life.
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I Ran Away to Evil 3

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.

I Ran Away to Evil 3

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.
Vanilla & Cashmere

Vanilla & Cashmere is a soft and luxurious fragrance that blends creamy vanilla with warm sandalwood, gentle musk, and smooth cashmere notes. Subtle and refined, this scent feels clean, comforting, and quietly indulgent. The warmth of vanilla is balanced by light woods and soft musk, creating a smooth, layered aroma that lingers beautifully without overpowering. It brings a sense of calm and ease to any space, like wrapping yourself in something soft at the end of the day.

Why we chose this: A warrior princess who would rather be baking cookies ends up at the door of a Dark Lord who would rather be tinkering with practical magic, and they decide to talk it out over tea instead of going to war. Vanilla + Cashmere carries the soft, enveloping warmth of a series this gentle and funny and good-natured, the scent of something quietly indulgent that makes everyone in the room feel better than they expected to. It is the candle for every book in this series. Light this candle and let the warmth of vanilla and cashmere fill the room like a Dark Enchanted Forest that turns out to be considerably cozier than advertised.

Ceramic pairings coming soon!