Marie McCallister is fine. Seriously. That traumatic shoulder injury that cost her a future in competitive rock climbing, her boyfriend breaking up with her and moving to France—all in the past. Would someone whose life is falling apart be dating the most popular guy in school?

But when her new boyfriend and her best friend dump her before the ink is dry on their senior schedules, Marie’s only consolation is a job at her old climbing gym—The Crux. It doesn’t take long to realize that the climbing gym is no place to hide from her life. 

Forced to face her demons, Marie must rediscover who she is and what she wants—and what better place to gain perspective than the top of a climbing wall?

Nellie knew smuggling magical contraband into the capital was risky. What she didn’t plan on was discovering an articulate frog in her satchel claiming to be Crown Prince Rex. Or being framed for his disappearance and hunted by the King’s Magician and his soldiers.

The only way to clear her name—and save the kingdom—is to return the prince to his human form. With the help of her limited healer’s training and a smudged spell, the results are less than ideal: a fox, a horse, a mermaid?!

Nellie must master the magic (and her growing feelings for the prince) before it’s too late. But if she succeeds, will she lose him forever?​

Open your heart to romance and adventure as you embark on five sweet journeys of love in this new romance short story anthology.

Experience the Arizona desert with a crew of nosy snowbirds and one gorgeous grandson. Get stuck in a blizzard with The One that Got Away. Follow a clumsy investigator to Vegas where unexpected romance threatens her new career. Cruise with a retired lawyer-turned-quilter as she encounters a second chance at love. And finally, board a train to Siberia with nothing but a handful of wilted flowers, a guitar, and a shot at redemption.

Five different paths, five unique travelers, and one universal truth: love is the greatest adventure of all.

For fans of all things witches and cozy familiars, comes a collection of short stories filled with magic, love, and intrigue, written by the Empty Table Writers.

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to find magic in yarn and stitches? Or own a private island where you cast spells of love? Did you ever want to snuggle a cat and make muffins without being interrupted by a demon? Does racing through a haunted forest sound like your idea of a perfect date? Especially if your date is a vampire?

Awaken your inner witch with five cozy stories that weave a spell of love, magic and intrigue.