A Fellowship of Games & Fables (Deluxe Edition) (Adenashire, #3), by J. Penner

Cozy fantasy • Sapphic romance • Fake dating • Grumpy and sunshine • Winter festivities

From cold rivalry to hot cocoa and warm hearts.

Jez would much rather hibernate through winter than participate in Adenashire’s bustling winter games. As a grumpy fennex who prefers quiet corners to crowds, she has no interest in the snow, the noise, or the endless stream of visitors. But one drunken boast changes everything, landing her in the middle of the festivities and pairing her with her endlessly cheerful woodland elf friend, Taenya, in a fake-dating arrangement neither of them expected.

With winter competitions, ice sculpting, scavenger hunts, and plenty of festive chaos ahead, Jez finds herself spending more time with the one person whose warmth might just melt her carefully guarded heart. As laughter gives way to trust and friendship begins to feel like something more, she must decide whether she is ready to let someone in.

A heartwarming, queer cozy fantasy filled with winter magic, charming community connections, and tender romantic tension, A Fellowship of Games & Fables celebrates finding acceptance, honoring your own needs, and discovering that love can grow in the quietest of places.

Spice Level: 🌶️ 1/5

The Vibe

Jez is a grumpy, guarded fennex who struggles with chronic fatigue and the lingering hurt of past heartbreak. She treasures her peace and privacy, but beneath her prickly exterior is someone longing to be understood and accepted without having to pretend to be someone else.

Taenya is a cheerful, patient woodland elf whose warmth brings light to even Jez’s frostiest days. Their fake-dating arrangement creates opportunities for laughter, trust, and unexpected closeness, making this a gentle, feel-good sapphic romance rooted in friendship and emotional connection.

Tropes & Tags

• Cozy fantasy
• Sapphic romance
• Fake dating
• Friends to lovers
• Grumpy and sunshine
• Winter festival
• Magical winter games
• Chronic fatigue representation
• Past heartbreak
• Slow-blooming romance
• Found family
• Supportive friend group
• Small-town community
• Emotional healing
• Whimsical fantasy world

Books in Series (In Order)

1. A Fellowship of Bakers & Magic (Adenashire, #1)
2. A Fellowship of Librarians & Dragons (Adenashire, #2)
3. A Fellowship of Games & Fables (Adenashire, #3)
4. A Fellowship of Curses & Cats (Adenashire, #4)
5. A Fellowship of Academics & Arts (Adenashire, #5)

Deluxe Edition Features

• Gorgeous full-color interior art
• Beautiful sprayed edges
• Additional scenes

This Deluxe Edition is available only while supplies last. If it becomes unavailable, we'll contact you before shipping with the option to switch to the standard print edition or cancel for a refund.