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Death Meets Cute (Deluxe Edition) by J. Penner

Death Meets Cute (Deluxe Edition) by J. Penner

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Cozy fantasy romcom • “villain era” witch FMC • gentle orc MMC • reanimated bodyguard • baked goods • small-town magic • sisters/chaos spell fallout • found family vibes • sweet + swoony

Perfect for readers of:

  • Cozy fantasy romance with big heart, low gore, and lots of baked goods
  • “I’m trying to be evil but I’m bad at it” heroines
  • Gentle giant MMCs (orc edition) who bake and adore
  • Small-town magic, sisterly chaos, and warm romcom banter

Spice: 2/5

Sweet, cozy swoon with romcom charm.

The vibe

“I am more than capable of being evil today. I think…”
Iris Weyward wants to be bad—truly bad. Terrifyingly, gloriously villainous. But after helping her sisters unleash a spell that throws the realm into chaos, Iris is left feeling oddly empty… and still not the villain of her dreams. So she heads to the quiet town of Fraywell to build her wicked legacy solo.
And at first, it’s going great: a crooked little cottage, a reputation for curses and potions, and locals who are appropriately nervous. But when her ogre bodyguard disappears, Iris needs new muscle—fast. Conveniently, a fearsome orc collapses in her yard. Naturally, Iris does the sensible thing: she reanimates him.
Only Talon isn’t the brooding enforcer she expected. He’s gentle. He bakes. Worst of all… he’s nice. Iris can’t possibly be into her new employee—she’s supposed to be the most wicked witch in town. But as she tries (and fails) to turn Talon into the menace she deserves, her sisters show up with a new problem: their magic is fading, and the cause might be closer than any of them realize.
The timing couldn’t be worse. Falling for an orc wasn’t part of Iris’s villain era. But it might be the best spell she’s ever cast.

Tropes & tags

  • Cozy fantasy romcom
  • “Villain era” witch FMC
  • Gentle orc MMC / cinnamon roll hero
  • Reanimated bodyguard
  • Small-town magic
  • Sisters / family ties
  • Found family vibes
  • Baking / cozy humor
  • Low-stakes (emotionally high-reward) romance

DELUXE LIMITED EDITION: Limited availability. If we sell out of Deluxe Editions, we will contact you prior to shipping—you may cancel your order or receive a full refund.

Death Meets Cute Series in Order:

  • Death Meets Cute (Book 1)
  • All's Spell that Ends Spell (Book 2)
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