You Were Always Magic - 9798989532407

Josephine Phines is content. At least, that's what she's telling herself. She owns a bakery. She is half way in love with the witch that rents the apartment upstairs. Her life is magical, but something is missing.

Everything falls apart like a pie with a soggy bottom when her will-they turns won't-they. With romance off the table, Jo hides in her bakery, testing new recipes and catering the odd luncheon for the local coven.

Solitude is no longer an option when her estranged niece, Lisa Graves, crashes into her life.

Lisa cannot see happiness in the rigid future her parents have planned for her. After flunking out of college, she is kicked out of the house with an ultimatum: get back in line or don't bother returning. With no other options, Lisa calls Jo.

Lisa brings spice back to Jo's bland days, while Jo offers an alternative take on a future for Lisa. They make feasts in Jo's kitchen, discovering that they both have the gift of magic in the process. With the coven's help, both women learn to wield their gifts. As they navigate their new reality, Lisa helps Jo out of her funk and discovers the life she wants for herself. They kindle friendships within the local community of witches-and maybe something more when Jo's won't-they reappears in her life.

But it's not all croissants and bear claws at the bakery. Jo has been having portentous nightmares. Something is lurking in the shadows, threatening the new life Lisa and Jo are building together. They will have to call on their magic and the bonds of friendship and love they've forged to protect their home.