Emily Krempholtz – författare

'Charming . . . A romance that, gently and pleasantly, asks questions about power and its uses.' The New York Times'I have rarely read a book so charming...Violet Thistlewaite might not be a villain anymore, but she's definitely stolen my heart.' Ashley Poston, New York Times bestselling author of Sounds Like Love'An irresistibly delightful cosy fantasy' Sarah Beth Durst, New York Times bestselling author of The Spellshop'Pure magic!' Jenna Levine, USA Today bestselling author of My Roommate is a VampireShe traded curses for carnations. But old magic dies hard...Guy Shadowfade is dead, and Violet Thistlewaite is out of a job. After a lifetime as the dark sorcerer's right-hand witch, she's ready to turn over a new leaf. And this time, she wants to sprout peonies instead of poison.The quiet town of Dragon's Rest seems like the perfect place to start over. Violet opens a flower shop, swears off dark magic, and does her best to be...good. Even if her reputation - and her mildly homicidal, sentient houseplant - make that tricky. Her vibrant bouquets soon charm the locals, but nothing she does seems to impress the grumpy (and infuriatingly gorgeous) Nathaniel Marsh, the alchemist she's forced to share a greenhouse with.But when a strange blight begins to rot the roots of Dragon's Rest, Violet and Nathaniel must work together - through their fears, pasts, and growing feelings - to save the town. And as old secrets start to surface, Violet can't help but wonder: does a former villain like her truly deserve a happily-ever-after?A heartwarming cosy fantasy, perfect for fans of Assistant to the Villain and Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries.Tropes:✨ Cosy Fantasy Romance✨ Small-Town✨ Low spice ✨ Villain Redemption ARC✨ Only One (b̶e̶d̶) Greenhouse✨ Found Family✨ Grumpy x SunshinePraise for Violet Thistlewaite is Not a Villain Anymore:'What an addictive and immersive debut! Violet Thistlewaite Is Not a Villain Anymore is the true epitome of a cosy romance...it was like a warm hug, but there was also a ton of suspense and conflict...you'll want to live in it forever' Reader Review ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'The cosy fantasy romance genre has a new star! Emily Krempholtz's wonderfully assured debut, absolutely charmed me' India Holton, internationally bestselling author of The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels'I absolutely adored this cosy, magical gem of a book! Heart, humour, and healing...I never wanted to leave the enchanting town of Dragon's Rest' Reader Review ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'An enchanting blend of botany and banter, Violet Thistlewaite Is Not a Villain Anymore brews romance, redemption, and a homicidal houseplant into an utterly irresistible potion. The perfect cosy fantasy' Julie Leong, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Teller of Small Fortunes'How I feel about this book in a word: OBSESSED. This book will definitely be in my top reads of the year, if not my absolute favourite. I loved the entire atmosphere of this world!' Reader Review ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Charming, deeply romantic...a cosy delight' Stephanie Burgis, author of Wooing the Witch Queen'This is the very definition of cosy fantasy! If you're looking for your next bookish escape from the real world, this one is perfect, with a swoon-worthy romance and beautiful writing' Reader Review ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

A musician leaves her quaint town in search of a bigger life, only to get tangled up with a charming bandit and a royal heist in this delightful new cozy fantasy romance from the USA Today bestselling author of Violet Thistlewaite Is Not a Villain Anymore.Prudence Marsh has always known she’s meant for more than playing violin at small-town taverns, so when she learns of an audition for a royal wedding, she knows this is it: her chance to be somebody. After years putting everyone else first, Pru sets out to finally pursue her dreams of being a famous bard.Callum DiCorvo, roguishly handsome cursebreaker and bandit extraordinaire, is content with his life of crime alongside his best friend. So content, in fact, that he’s determined to keep things exactly as they are. Cheerfully thieving is all he's good for anyway.When Pru collides with Callum and his crew in a roadside robbery that leaves her beloved violin in splinters along with her dreams, she demands to travel with the bandits until they replace it. Before long, Pru finds herself growing close to the motley bunch, especially Callum, whose sparkling banter and crooked smiles tease her like a song she can’t get out of her head.But the bandits have stumbled upon a heist that could make all their dreams come true—breaking into the mystical Lune Vault at the palace on the same night as the wedding—leaving Pru to decide what’s more important: the dreams she’s held onto for so long, or the ones she’s building right now?

Prudence Marsh has never left her quaint hometown. While she loves Dragon's Rest and her family to bits, she's spent her life yearning for more. But fame and fortune don't just fall in your lap, so she sets off to pursue her dreams as a traveling bard.Callum DiCorvo is happy playing second fiddle. The roguishly handsome cursebreaker is content being right hand to the boss of a merry group of bandits that steal from the rich and give to the poor. Cheerfully thieving his way through life is all he's good for anyway.When Pru collides with Callum and his crew in a botched roadside robbery, she finds herself on the wrong side of the law...and with a broken violin. Refusing to accept defeat and go home, she demands to travel with the group until they can replace it. To her surprise, Pru finds herself growing close to the motley crew-and no matter how hard she tries to dislike Callum, she can't help but admit that bantering with him brings her to life...Soon, Pru gets roped into their next heist: breaking into the legendary Lune vault. But when the plan goes awry and betrayals come to light, she can't help but wonder...can a nobody ever really become a somebody?A brand-new, cosy, heartwarming fantasy romance for anyone that loves Robin Hood and Tangled. Perfect for fans of Assistant to the Villain, Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries and The Very Secret Society Of Irregular Witches.Tropes:✨Robin Hood-style bandits✨Found Family✨Small-Town✨Forced proximity✨Road trip✨Slow burn but spicy