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Magical Midlife Madness
“Happily ever after” wasn’t supposed to come with a do-over option. But when my husband of twenty years packs up and heads for greener pastures, that’s exactly what my life becomes.
Do-over.
Eager for a fresh start, I make a somewhat unorthodox decision and take a job as the caretaker of a centuries-old house. A mansion, actually, in a cute little town off the beaten track. The other caretakers? A butler who insists on wearing a cape and an Irishwoman who thinks it is perfectly reasonable to throw rocks at tourists.
Still, it could be worse. The grumpy bartender at the town pub is very nice to look at, and the job is temporary. I can handle a little weird for a few months.
It turns out, however, that it isn’t just a house. And I can’t just leave. Not after I find out what is hidden there.
In the end, it is the strange crew and grumpy alpha that are all that stand between me…and a life I never could’ve imagined.
Do-over, indeed.
Magical Midlife Madness
Magical Midlife Madness
Cozy Pairings
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: Ivy House is centuries old and full of gargoyles, shifters, and chaos, anchored by a grumpy alpha bartender and a crew that has never once stayed in line. From Jessie's first chaotic days discovering her magic to the battles and alliances and midlife awakenings that follow, this series has the layered, atmospheric energy of a place with a long history and more secrets than anyone has fully counted. Speakeasy is the candle for every book in this series, rich and complex, with a warmth that feels like stepping into somewhere that has been waiting for exactly you. Light this candle and let the smoky cardamom and dark chocolate fill the room like an evening at Ivy House, where the ordinary and the extraordinary have long since stopped being distinguishable.