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Keeper of Enchanted Rooms
A house of haunted history and ill temper. Make yourself at home in this beguiling novel of love and magic by bestselling author Charlie N. Holmberg.
Rhode Island, 1846. Estranged from his family, writer Merritt Fernsby is surprised when he inherits a remote estate in the Narragansett Bay. Though the property has been uninhabited for more than a century, Merritt is ready to call it home―until he realizes he has no choice. With its doors slamming shut and locking behind him, Whimbrel House is not about to let Merritt leave. Ever.
Hulda Larkin of the Boston Institute for the Keeping of Enchanted Rooms has been trained in taming such structures in order to preserve their historical and magical significance. She understands the dangers of bespelled homes given to tantrums. She advises that it’s in Merritt’s best interest to make Whimbrel House their ally. To do that, she’ll need to move in, too.
Prepared as she is with augury, a set of magic tools, and a new staff trained in the uncanny, Hulda’s work still proves unexpectedly difficult. She and Merritt grow closer as the investigation progresses, but the house’s secrets run deeper than they anticipated. And the sentient walls aren’t their only concern―something outside is coming for the enchantments of Whimbrel House, and it could be more dangerous than what rattles within.
Keeper of Enchanted Rooms
Keeper of Enchanted Rooms
Cozy Pairings
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: Whimbrel House does not want to let its new owner leave, and it is difficult to argue with a house that has opinions. From the first arrival of Merritt and Hulda to Owein's long journey toward his own destiny, this series is about found family, enchanted spaces, and the slow, warm work of belonging somewhere. Vanilla + Cashmere carries the soft, enveloping quality of a series this gently atmospheric, the scent of something quietly indulgent that settles around you before you have decided to stay. It is the candle for every book in this series. Light this candle and let the warmth of vanilla and sandalwood fill the room like a house in the Narragansett Bay that has been waiting a very long time for exactly the right people to arrive.