A Fellowship of Bakers & Magic

Name: A Fellowship of Bakers & Magic
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A Charming Cosy Fantasy Bake-Off

By J. Penner

Series: Adenashire

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A human, a dwarf and an elf walk into a bake-off... The first in a heartwarming cosy fantasy series by J. Penner. She doesn't need to have magic in order to be magic... In the heart of Adenashire, where elfish enchantments and dwarven delights rule, human... Read More

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A human, a dwarf and an elf walk into a bake-off... The first in a heartwarming cosy fantasy series by J. Penner.

She doesn't need to have magic in order to be magic...

In the heart of Adenashire, where elfish enchantments and dwarven delights rule, human baker Arleta Starstone works twice as hard at perfecting her unique blend of baking with apothecary herbs. So, when her orc neighbour (and biggest fan) secretly enters her creations into the prestigious Langheim Baking Battle, Arleta faces a dilemma. Being magicless, her participation in the competition could draw more scowls than smiles. And if Arleta wants to prove her talent and establish her culinary reputation, she'll need more than just her pastry craft to sweeten the odds.

Though Arleta may not yet believe in herself, she makes her way to Langheim—with the help of a very attractive woodland elf—and competes. While on a journey of mouthwatering pastries, self-discovery, heartwarming friendships, and potential romance, Arleta will have to decide whether winning the Baking Battle is the true prize after all. But win or lose, her adventure is only beginning...

A Fellowship of Bakers & Magic by J. Penner is a delightful read for those who enjoy cosy tales of magic, friendship, and the sweet triumph of self-belief.

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A Fellowship of Bakers & Magic

A human, a dwarf and an elf walk into a bake-off... The first in a heartwarming cosy fantasy series by J. Penner. She doesn't need to have magic in order to be magic... In the heart of Adenashire, where elfish enchantments and dwarven delights rule, human baker Arleta Starstone works twice as hard at perfecting her unique blend of baking...

By J. Penner

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Spilling the tea has never been so cozy... The second in a heartwarming cozy fantasy series by J. Penner. In the quaint town of Adenashire, Doli Butterbuckle, a people-pleasing sunshine dwarf, is content with her simple tea magic and circle of friends. It's true she's never quite lived up to family expectations, but life is just fine—until her parents arrive...

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ISBN: 9781464252358

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 April 2025

Country: United States

Imprint: Poisoned Pen Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 199.0mm

Weight: 224g

Pages: 320

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About the Author

Baking magic into every page, J. Penner crafts Cozy Fantasy from her sun-kissed San Diego home. With a cat on her lap and a pen in her hand, she invites you into worlds as warm and comforting as a cup of tea. Website- JPennerAuthor.com TikTok- @jpennerauthor Instagram- @jpennerauthor

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