Into the Bargain by Colleen Cowley
A young lady with no income—and shortly no home—must be in
want of a wizard
husband.
Pen Novak has two weeks to find someone to marry. Otherwise,
she’ll be spirited off to live with her awful uncle.
Fortunately, her town’s omnimancer is on the market, and he
plans to choose someone at a ball in thirteen days.
Unfortunately, he’s not the type to appreciate cleverness,
persistence or anything else Pen has to offer.
Enter the wizard’s intriguing assistant, who makes her a
bargain: a magical brew that could virtually guarantee her
selection, in exchange for a favor. Which he won’t specify. Nor
will he tell her his name.
Of course she shouldn’t accept. Especially as she starts to
notice his fine eyes and tempting lips.
But with all the job openings in town meant for men only, what
other choice does a young lady—or, rather, a not quite so young
lady—really have?
This was such a delightful fantasy romance novella! I hadn't read any of the Clandestine Magic books before and though this one is set in the same world, it's a standalone novella and it's perfectly fine to jump into this one first(just like I did😆)! And I love fairytale retellings so I was quite excited to read this one!
Set in a world where magic exists and wizards run everything, the women here do not have any rights. Pen Novak has just two weeks to find someone to marry before she has to move out of her own home and she's forced to live with her uncle. She has her sights set on the town's omnimancer who has plans to choose his bride at an upcoming ball in thirteen days. She decides to take action by meeting him and creating a good impression, but sadly he doesn't seem to be in town😂
But, luck is on her side as his assistant is there to accompany her. Though he seems a little secretive at first, he seems to be ready to help her woo the omnimancer - in exchange for a favor. And he won't tell her his name! But what will Pen do when she finds herself falling for the assistant instead of the magician? And what does he seek to gain by striking a bargain with her?
This was such a fun and unique novella with some Rumpelstiltskin vibes! Pen may seem a but subdued at first, but she has a hidden rebellious streak and I loved how she decides to take things into her own hands! I loved the relationship development with the Assistant(can't reveal his name haha😆) and how things worked out in the end for both of them! Though this was on the shorter side, it was fulfilling! And I'm now excited to check out the other books in the series!
*I was provided with an ARC in exchange for an honest review*
Colleen Cowley writes romantic fantasy in warped real-world settings with
wizards, amazing women, swoony pining and swoopy coats.
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