by Tabitha Slick
Series: Midlife Adventures of the Fae Realm #1
She's nearly forty, done with heartbreak, and definitely done with men. Until a blind date turns into a spy mission—and a fake marriage with a dangerously irresistible werewolf.
In the small town of Havenwood, Zera, a fiercely independent pixie, single mom, and bartender, faces the harsh reality of rejection when her werewolf ex deserts her for his pack and a new flame.
Swearing off men, she relies on her half sister for support, determined to rebuild her life. But when she's talked into one last blind date, she vows to hate whoever shows up.
To her horror, it's Maverick—a mysterious werewolf who's almost too perfect. Until the truth unravels: He’s a spy, the date is a setup, and to stay alive, Zera’s must pretend to be his wife.
*Originally featured in the acclaimed Beyond the Veil anthology, Claws & Cocktails now returns as book one in the Midlife Adventures of the Fae Realm series, a collection of steamy interconnected fantasy romances for grown-up women.
*This expanded edition includes stunning character artwork, an exclusive world map, and a never-before-seen bonus chapter that dives deeper into Zera and Maverick’s story. If you crave slow burn, enemies-to-lovers, fated mates, and fake-marriage romances with spice, this tale of passion and danger is sure to curl your toes.
Tropes: Protective Hero, Fake Marriage, Werewolves, Undercover Mission, Slow Burn, Enemies to Lovers, Fated Mates
ISBN: 9798991509671
414 pages
Published: 2025-10-21