From the authors of Homegrown Magic comes another cozy, queer, and spicy romantic fantasy, full of lust at first sight, found family, and winter camping - perfect for fans of Legends and Lattes and Emily Wilde’s Encyclopedia of FaeriesSage Wilderstone has made her living as a member of various adventuring parties, but hasnever had a chance to lead one—until now. So when she is offered the chance to hire herown crew for an expedition, it seems a dream come true—until she realizes that it is a winteradventure into the most inhospitable area of the kingdom. But then, it could finally put hername on the adventuring map, and how bad could it really be?Araphi Clauneck—whose secret passion is music—is looking for one last chance to performbefore she is married to a man she does not love for the good of the greater Clauneckfamily. So when she sees a poster seeking a bard for a party, she heads eagerly for theaudition. Only to find that the party in question is an adventuring party, led by a woman shehas been fascinated with since she first laid eyes on her. If she takes the job, she'll still beback in time for the wedding...and how bad could it really be?What follows is basically the worst winter camping trip ever, filled with danger andmisadventures as a ragtag band of adventurers—most of whom have only just met—mustlearn to work together to overcome the many obstacles thrown against them. Not the leastof which is the insane chemistry between their tough party leader and the pamperedcity-girl bard she has somehow decided to bring along.
