{"title":"Kristen Vale","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKristen Vale\u003c\/strong\u003e weaves enchanting tales that blend romance with a hint of whimsy and magic. Readers can expect heartfelt stories where love blossoms against extraordinary backdrops, inviting them into worlds where emotion and imagination intertwine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith titles like \u003cem\u003eA Tale of Mirth \u0026amp; Magic\u003c\/em\u003e, her novels balance tender character moments and vivid settings, offering an escape that inspires both warmth and wonder within the timeless genre of romance.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-tale-of-mirth-magic-by-kristen-vale-9781538771822","title":"A Tale of Mirth \u0026 Magic","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA maker of magical jewellery finds her life turned upside down when she ends up on the run with a half-giant in this spicy and cosy fantasy romance\u003c\/b\u003e—perfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eLegends \u0026amp; Lattes\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Spellshop\u003c\/i\u003e.\n\n\u003cp\u003eElikki may not have a family, but she has her fierce independence, boundless charm, and enough talent as a jewellery artisan to make a living on the road. Unfortunately for some, she also can't yet manage to control her chaotic magic... and her temper. Sweet, soft Barra lives a quiet life with his mas and three sisters, managing the books for his family's business. All he wants is to blend in and not make waves—a bit tricky, as a nearly eight-foot-tall purple half-giant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Elikki lands in hot water after dealing with a particularly rude customer, Barra finds himself helping her flee the constables. With a bounty on her back—and a severe crush forming on his end—they decide to travel together to the next town. So begins a journey filled with cosy inns, delicious meals, heaps of excellent sex, and a sprinkling of danger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs their adventures bring them closer together and the threat of capture rises, they find themselves changing in surprising ways. He's given up on finding love. She's always refused to try. But travelling together, they may discover unexpected, powerful romance and stronger self-identities—if the bounty hunters don't get them first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47430086689004,"sku":"9781538771822","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781538771822.jpg?v=1774559773"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/kristen-vale.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}