Romantasy

Batter, Bodies, and Boyfriends

A Magical Reverse Harem Cozy Mystery · Alisson Bento

Standalone novel

Kindle edition · free to read with Kindle Unlimited where available.

Lila Hartwell makes a quiet living with kitchen magic in her grandmother’s lighthouse bakery in the coastal town of Saltwick. Her pastries offer comfort, but the town still whispers about its resident witch. When developer Garrett Vance is found dead on her café floor beside a poisoned cinnamon roll, suspicion turns on Lila and the home she is determined to protect.

Clearing her name means uncovering the town’s secrets while keeping her doors open. Childhood friend and fire chief Finn, steadfast boatbuilder Jasper, and city detective Silas each become part of her investigation and her guarded heart. This paranormal cozy mystery combines magical baking, three protective love interests, and a why-choose romance in which Lila can keep all three men.

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For readers who enjoy a witchy coastal setting, a murder investigation, magical pastries, and a heroine with three distinct romantic partners. The published story promises a why-choose romance and a happy ending.