Homegrown Magic

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A delightful queer cottagecore romantasy full of friends-to-lovers romance, found family, rival family drama, and cozy garden magic.

Yael is the only heir to one of the wealthiest families in the realm, destined for a life of power and privilege. But that’s not the life they want, and so, chafing at their family’s restrictions and expectations, they flee in search of a grand adventure.

Margot, plant witch, tea lover and stressed greenhouse owner, has never felt further from adventure in her life. Since her grandmother died and her family fortune was stolen she’s been desperately trying to keep what remains of the family business afloat. So, when her childhood friend – and former crush – unexpectedly gallops back into her life, it makes sense to offer them a job and a place to lie low.

In amongst harvesting strawberries for heartbreak jam and some totally, absolutely harmless flirting, they form a plan to take back everything that was stolen from Margot. But can their fragile arrangement survive their swiftly-blooming attraction? Not to mention the machinations of scheming parents determined to get Yael back – no matter the cost.

© Jamie Pacton and Rebecca Podos 2025 (P) Penguin Audio 2025

Critics Review

Bewitchingly cozy and deliciously queer.
S.A. MacLean, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Phoenix Keeper
Yael and Margot's sizzling spice and adorable charm had me turning pages so fast.
Rebecca Thorne, author of Canu2019t Spell Treason without Tea
Beautifully written, wildly original, and impossibly charming, Homegrown Magic is the gorgeous queer fantasy I didn't know I needed.
Lana Harper, New York Times bestselling author of Paybacku2019s a Witch
A lovely, queer romance that feels like drinking tea in a cozy cabin. I can't wait for the next one!
Kimberly Lemming, author of That Time I Got Drunk and Yeeted a Love Potion at a Werewolf
I loved it! I wish I could live in Bloomfield!
Sarah Beth Durst, New York Times bestselling author of The Spellshop
At the crossroads of impeccable witchy vibes, high fantasy fashion, and D&D riffs lies a queer, cozy love story sweet as the sweetest of heartbreak-healing strawberry jams. This one is for the TTRPG nerds, the warlock players, the plant witches and the enby icons.
Riley August, author ofu00a0The Last Gifts of the Universe
Brimming with tender longing and heart, Homegrown Magic is a delightfully queer cosy fantasy with delicious strawberry-scented slow burn romance. I loved it.
Nadia El-Fassi, author of Best Hex Ever

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