Gilmore Girls meets Practical Magic in Butter, Sugar, Magic, the first book in a complete cozy Paranormal Women’s Fiction series about a newly divorced single mom who discovers she’s a kitchen witch when she inherits a magical bakery in a quaint beach town in Massachusetts. Perfect for fans of KF Breene, Elizabeth Hunter, Shannan Mayer, and Ilona Andrews.
She thought her life was over—until she inherited a magical bakery.
When her marriage ends, forty-year-old Cassie Berry has no plan, no job, and no idea how she’s going to care for her daughter on her own. So when she unexpectedly inherits a charming bakery in a small New England beach town, she sees it as the fresh start she desperately needs.
But Portney isn’t an ordinary town—and the bakery isn’t an ordinary bakery. Soon Cassie discovers that her baking carries real magic, and that she’s a kitchen witch with powers she’s not sure she wants.
Despite the quirky local witches’ assurance that the town has been waiting for her, Cassie is certain they’ve made a mistake. She’s convinced that any day now, they’ll realize she’s not the right person to inherit this magical legacy—and if she can’t overcome her doubt, she risks losing the only place she ever truly belonged.
If you were ever wondering if it was too late to start over, this enchanting Friendship Core tale of witches, found family, and fresh starts is proof that it isn't. Dive into a heartwarming, feel-good story that will leave you feeling like you just had coffee with your besties.
Perfect for readers who love: Annabel Chase, K.F. Breene, Shannon Mayer, Linzi Day, Kristen Painter, and Iris Beaglehole—as well as cozy fantasy, midlife magic stories, witch fiction with strong friendships, and heartwarming tales of finally discovering where you belong.
Welcome to the small beach town of Portney. The coffee is hot, the pastries are magical, and your new friends can't wait to hang out with you.
I was an avid reader long before I became a writer and I was a blogger long before I became a novelist. But these days, writing fiction that helps people escape reality for a bit is my greatest joy.Aloha Also Means Goodbye was almost entirely written at a cramped table at my favorite Starbucks with my infant daughter in her car seat at my feet. These days I tend to write in my cozy little home office, with a dog or two under my desk. The people watching isn't as good, but the company and the cheap coffee can't be beat.My first Paranormal Women's Fiction series is launching July 26, 2022 and there are no words for how excited I am to be sharing this book with all of you.You can learn much more about me on my blog: www.itsjessicaslife.com and sign up for email updates at blueoctopuspress.com. (free treat for anyone who signs up!)
