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Cursed Cocktails: A Cozy Fantasy

by S. L. Rowland

A retired defender finds a new calling behind the bar

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A retired defender finds a new calling behind the bar

After two decades guarding the frozen north, blood mage Rhoren “Bloodbane” seeks relief from chronic pain in the warmer Eastborne climate. There, a fresh start takes shape around an inherited book of drink recipes and the challenge of opening a tavern. The contrast between his former life of defending the realm and the practical work of building a local business gives this cozy fantasy its small-scale focus. Set within the wider high-fantasy world of Tales of Aedrea, the story brings together retirement, belonging, friendship, and the possibility of beginning again later in life.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Fans of cozy, low-stakes fantasy in an epic setting
  • Readers interested in found family, tavern life, and later-in-life fresh starts
  • Readers who enjoy fantasy centered on food and drink

Themes

Starting overBelonging and friendshipRetirement and chronic painTavern lifeCozy fantasy

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Book overview

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.

 

About the Series: 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.

 

Cursed Cocktails is a cozy, low-stakes fantasy of found family, delicious drinks, and starting over later in life. Perfect for fans of Legends & Lattes, Can't Spell Treason Without Tea, and TJ Klune.

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