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A forest-bound dryad longing for connection.

A traveling artisan who’s lost her way—and her memory.

An ancient forest determined to mend two lonely hearts.

Desperate to quit the vagabond life, traveling enchanted jewelry artisan Tansy Foxglove is determined to get to the autumn market in the village of Moonshine Hollow. Nothing will stand in her way… except an ancient forest that has its own plans.

When Tansy sets off for the village, she definitely doesn’t mean to get lost in an enchanted wood. She certainly does not intend to lose her memory. And she wasn’t planning to be irresistibly drawn to the ancient glade’s dryad caretaker.

Kellen’s life is one of solitude. He has no interest in interacting with the outside world. He’s perfectly happy with his solitary life. Right? When a beautiful Sylvan elf who has lost her memory appears in his forest, he has no choice but to take care of her. But when taking care turns to simmering attraction, will this loner change his ways? What happens when her memories return? Will their magical connection survive?

Must Love Moss & Moonshine is the prequel to the enchanting cozy fantasy Moonshine Hollow series, introducing us to the magical town of Moonshine Hollow and its residents.

Each novel in the series can be read as a stand-alone. 

Book Number: 0.5 (Prequel)

Genre: Adult | Fantasy | Romance 

Review: 🌟🌟🌟

A cozy romantasy between a solitary dryad and a sylvan woman with amnesia. 

Tansy Foxglove is a traveling artisan who yearns for a place to call home. This year, she is finally going to put down her roots in Moonshine Hollow and discover what it is like to have a place to call her own. First though, she needs to make enough money at the Moonshine festival to pay for rent and other vital supplies. Things don't go as planned when an unfortunate incident leads her stranded in the Silvervale Woods. A lonely dryad by the name of Kellen rescues her and soon discovers that the woman once known as Tansy has amnesia and doesn't remember a thing about her past life. As Kellen leads Tansy through her healing journey, the two begin to develop feelings for one another. Unfortunately, neither know what Tansy's past life holds, which leaves them hesitant to start anything romantic between them. But when you find your soulmate, how do you stay away? 

This one is a relatively quick read that is brimming with cozy vibes, fiery romance, and a small town that is hard not to like. Plus, there's a squirrel with magical powers, so that's certainly a bonus. Unfortunately, there are quite a few things about this one that also bothered me, so it wasn't my favorite read ever. The feel good happily ever after vibes are certainly present, though, so I think it passes for a cozy fantasy romance quite splendidly. 

Let's talk about the characters a bit. I enjoyed Tansy, Kellen, Rosalyn, and Bromir. Everyone else was a blip on the radar whom I forgot about immediately. Tansy is spunky yet kind, while Kellen is caring while also a tad brooding, so they have an interesting dynamic with one another. Also, Kellen's character design is so peak; he has antlers, which I find to be really dope and he's also like seven feet tall, so he has this entire awesome aesthetic going for him. Rosalyn, a pixie who bakes, seems pretty neat, and I'm excited to dig into her romance in the next installment of this series when I have some free time on my hands. Bromir is a dwarf who works alongside Tansy to craft enchanted jewelry. He likes to craft, drink, and be merry, so he's a pretty stereotypical dwarf, but I adore his devotion to Tansy regardless. 

I've never read an amnesia romance so I was curious to see if this was something I would like or not. I think the way it was utilized in this romance added necessary romantic tension that this story needed. However, I wasn't the biggest fan of how Tansy regains her memory in the end. It just felt so underwhelming and led into one of the dumbest third act conflicts I've ever read. Luckily, the aftermath was less annoying than I anticipated it being, but I still didn't see the entire point. It is literally stated within the first few pages of this book that Tansy is looking to settle down, so why did she and Kellen make things so complicated for no reason? The grand gesture sort of redeemed their romance, but I'm still a tad alienated by their relationship. Amnesia, plus the savior trope, plus a stupid third act conflict truly left me skeptical. 

My two favorite things about this novel have got to be Magill's writing style and her clear love of nature. I highlighted many passages from this book, especially those involving love and soul mates. The way she wrote about romance as a whole rather than the romantic scenes between Tansy and Kellen really enraptured me in this one. Kellen is the Guardian of Silvervale Forest, so he is constantly looking after the plants, animals, and magical creatures that reside there. I thought this was super sweet, but also a great way to showcase the message that we should all work to protect the natural environment. 

Overall, "Must Love Moss and Moonshine" was a relatively quick and cozy read that provided a good time. Tansy and Kellen are both likable main characters, but there are just elements of their romance that irk me. I wasn't the biggest fan of how the amnesia trope is used and I was a bit disappointed by the third act conflict. The world is super cozy and mystical though, so I am excited to dive into more of Magill's work and explore what else Moonshine Hollow has to offer in the future installments of this series. 

Back of Book: 

He's a prince longing for freedom.She's a baker yearning for the ultimate love story.Together, they'll discover that sometimes the sweetest magic lies in unexpected places.Rosalyn's enchanted scones bring magic to every bite at The Sconery and Teashop. With a glitter-sneezing caticorn and a thriving business, all Rosalyn needs is a romance as sweet as her baking. When a mysterious Rune Elf strides into Moonshine Hollow, bringing secrets and devastating charm, her perfectly-measured life crumbles faster than a day-old scone.

Bjorn is no ordinary elf. A secret prince looking for an escape, he's determined to forge his own path far from the expectations of his royal family. When he's tasked with helping a wild unicorn herd suffering from chaotic magic, he's relieved to focus on creatures instead of people. That is, until a certain insistently-friendly baker and her pet crash into his carefully guarded solitude.

As Rosalyn and Bjorn work together to uncover the source of the magical imbalance in horned creatures, sparks fly in more ways than one. Her warmth and charm start to melt his icy walls, but Bjorn's secret could shatter their fragile connection. Rosalyn dreams of the kind of love bards sing about, but will this gruff and guarded prince sweep her off her feet before it's too late?

Must Love Scones and Secrets is a spicy cozy fantasy romance full of enchanted pastries, mischievous caticorns, and a love story that will warm your heart. 

Book Number: One

Genre: Adult | Fantasy | Romance 

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