Elderberry Falls Series by Cora Crane

A spunky human innkeeper drowning in magical pests, a brooding orc brewmaster, and the fake engagement that could save them both. I've poured my heart and soul into reviving my aunt’s inn after her passing, but a pixie dust mite infestation threatens to destroy everything. Their glittery trails of destruction have infiltrated the guest rooms, and the cost to eradicate them will leave me penniless. I'm desperate for a solution. Enter Thorak Ironfist, the orc who once tormented me in high school... moreA spunky human innkeeper drowning in magical pests, a brooding orc brewmaster, and the fake engagement that could save them both. I've poured my heart and soul into reviving my aunt’s inn after her passing, but a pixie dust mite infestation threatens to destroy everything. Their glittery trails of destruction have infiltrated the guest rooms, and the cost to eradicate them will leave me penniless. I'm desperate for a solution. Enter Thorak Ironfist, the orc who once tormented me in high school. Now a wealthy brewmaster, he's determined to expand his ale empire into the human realm. But prejudice stands in his way. When a potential investor mistakes him for the muscle instead of the brains, Thorak blurts out that his human "fiancée" handles the business side of things. Fate intervenes when I overhear his fib. I seize the opportunity and strike a I'll play the part of his devoted human partner if he financially aids me in banishing the pests. What could possibly go wrong? The Orc and the Innkeeper is a standalone fantasy romance set in the magical town of Elderberry Falls. It is interconnected with other tales in the Elderberry Falls series but can be read alone. Fake engagement / fake fiancéeEnemies-to-loversHe falls firstFormer bully romance. less

A siren pop star with a stalker problem, a gargoyle bodyguard with a heart of stone, and a completely unexpected wedding weekend. Life has been a whirlwind since my debut album dropped, but not all of it is the good kind. Turns out, audiences aren’t the only thing I’m attracting—I’ve got a stalker. My manager insists I need protection, and before I know it, there’s a big, hunky gargoyle bodyguard at my door. Graeme is my polar opposite in every way... moreA siren pop star with a stalker problem, a gargoyle bodyguard with a heart of stone, and a completely unexpected wedding weekend. Life has been a whirlwind since my debut album dropped, but not all of it is the good kind. Turns out, audiences aren’t the only thing I’m attracting—I’ve got a stalker. My manager insists I need protection, and before I know it, there’s a big, hunky gargoyle bodyguard at my door. Graeme is my polar opposite in every way. He’s a massive grump who seems to think smiling is against his job description. The man is all business, no pleasure. And my free-spirited nature seems to be getting under his stone-cold skin. I can’t figure out if I want to punch him or kiss him! Unfortunately, my sour new shadow has to come with me to Elderberry Falls for my best friend’s wedding weekend. And what’s worse…it seems like my stalker has come too. With danger lurking closer than I realized, I may have to trust Graeme with more than just my safety…. The Gargoyle and the Songbird is a standalone fantasy romance set in the magical town of Elderberry Falls. It is interconnected with other tales in the Elderberry Falls series but can be read alone. All books in the Elderberry Falls series guarantee short, sweet, spicy romances in a cozy magical town with a happily ever after! Grumpy x sunshineForced proximityBodyguard romanceOpposites attractOnly one bed. less

A city girl who’s inherited a small town magical storefront, the minotaur single dad next door, and a rivalry that’ll drive them both wild. I thought I had it all figured out—a thriving career in the music industry, a promotion on the horizon, and enough work to keep me distracted from my love life (or lack thereof). Then, boom! I inherit a storefront in a strange magical town from a witch grandmother I never knew existed. And, oh yeah, turns out that I’m a witch too... moreA city girl who’s inherited a small town magical storefront, the minotaur single dad next door, and a rivalry that’ll drive them both wild. I thought I had it all figured out—a thriving career in the music industry, a promotion on the horizon, and enough work to keep me distracted from my love life (or lack thereof). Then, boom! I inherit a storefront in a strange magical town from a witch grandmother I never knew existed. And, oh yeah, turns out that I’m a witch too. But I know how to manage this: I’ll sell the building, use the money to buy my partnership at my company, and forget about these newly awakened powers. It’ll be simple. Except the baker next door—the distractingly handsome minotaur baker—is a major pain in my rear. Rian’s turned the town against me and the chain business who wants to buy my building. He’s even dug up an archaic law requiring property owners to inhabit their property full-time before they can sell it! Guess I’m moving to Elderberry Falls after all…. The Minotaur and the Mage is a standalone fantasy romance set in the magical town of Elderberry Falls. It is interconnected with other tales in the Elderberry Falls series but can be read alone. All books in the Elderberry Falls series guarantee short, sweet, spicy romances in a cozy magical town with a happily ever after! TROPES:. City girl meets small town. Single dad romance. Business rivals. Pen pals / secret identity. Family secrets. less