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Cursed Cocktails


A Fantasy Novel


Book 1 of the Tales of Aedrea Series


Subgenres & Tropes:

  • Cozy Fantasy,
  • Low-Stakes Fantasy,
  • Slice of Life Fantasy,
  • Retirement Fantasy,
  • Tavern Fantasy
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This book is for you if you're into...

  • Cozy fantasy where retired heroes start over in magical towns
  • Tavern life with drink recipes and found family vibes
  • Low-stakes adventures in richly built high-fantasy worlds
Publisher Description

When life gives you lemons, squeeze them into a stiff drink and stir.

After twenty years defending the frozen north against some of the most dangerous threats in the nine kingdoms, Rhoren "Bloodbane" has finally earned his retirement. While the blood mage's service to the realm may have ended, burning veins and aching joints remain, and Rhoren soon learns that a warmer climate offers relief from his chronic pain.

And a chance at a fresh start.

In the warm and relaxing atmosphere of Eastborne, the umbral elf finds a new purpose and a sense of belonging. He may have left the frozen north behind, but he brings with him the skills and strength gained from a lifetime of defending the realm. Along with his most prized possession—a book of drink recipes inherited from his father.

Spilled cocktails may not carry the same weight as spilled blood, but opening a tavern brings a unique brand of challenges. With the right friends and a little bit of luck, he might just have a recipe for success.

Welcome to the enchanting world of Tales of Aedrea, where small-scale stories, low-stakes adventure, and cozy fantasy come to life within an epic, high-fantasy realm.

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I grew up in a small town in rural South Carolina. I think it shaped me in a lot of ways and gave me an appreciation for the simpler things in life.

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