Tempests & Tea Leaves (The Charmed Leaf Legacy Book 1)

Iris Starspun is half-human, half-fae, and has spent her life without magic in a society that values magical ability. As the Bloom Season begins, her parents pressure her to secure a wealthy husband to save their family from financial ruin. When her magical gift finally manifests—the ability to fold paper into enchanted shapes—they see an opportunity, though Iris would prefer to escape her circumstances entirely. When Iris becomes an apprentice at the prestigious Charmed Leaf Tea House, she is forced into close proximity with Lord Jasvian Rowanwood, heir to the Isles' most powerful fae family. Known for his serious demeanor, Jasvian has little patience for sharp-tongued debutantes, particularly one with magic he considers trivial. However, his grandmother has other plans. As Iris and Jasvian spend time together, their interactions grow heated. Iris finds herself drawn to him despite believing he would never consider someone with diluted bloodline and seemingly useless magic. The story explores their developing dynamic through banter and tension, set within a cozy fae world and an enchanted tea house setting.