A Widow's Charm - by Caitlyn Paxson (Paperback)

About the Book

"Lady Hildegarde Croft is accustomed to changes in position. After all, she rose from maidservant to lady of the manor when she married Lord Thorgoode Croft. But when he drops dead quite unexpectedly, the plans that would have protected her and the people of Croftholde from her malevolent brother-in-law die along with him. What's a widow to do? Fortunately, potential salvation arrives in the form of Lord Erol Elmwood, who is fleeing the consequences of using his forbidden Charm to raise the dead and save his own life. Now he's injured, destitute, and miserable, stuck hiding out at the neighboring estate. For Hilde, blackmailing Lord Elmwood to resurrect Thorgoode seems like the perfect solution. For Elmwood, beautiful Lady Croft seems like the ideal distraction from his troubles. The problem is, all she wants from him is the horrifying power he knows he can never use again"-- Provided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

In this witty fantasy romance, a widow attempts to resurrect her dead husband by blackmailing her rakish necromancer neighbor--only to find herself falling for him instead.

"Witty, whimsical, and deeply kind, A Widow's Charm is beyond charming--it's wholly enchanting."--Alix E. Harrow, New York Times bestselling author of The Everlasting

Lady Hildegarde Croft is accustomed to changes in position. After all, she rose from maidservant to lady of the manor when she married Lord Thorgoode Croft. But when he dies unexpectedly, the plans that would have protected her and the people of Croftholde die along with him. What's a widow to do?

Potential salvation arrives in the form of Lord Elmwood, who is fleeing the consequences of using his forbidden Charm to raise the dead. Now he's injured, destitute, and hiding out at the neighboring estate.

For Hilde, blackmailing Lord Elmwood to resurrect Thorgoode seems like the perfect solution. For Elmwood, beautiful Lady Croft seems like the ideal distraction from his troubles. The problem is, all she wants from him is the horrifying power he knows he can never use again.

"Witty, sexy, and deeply romantic . . . a warm, glowing hearth of a book."--New York Times bestselling author Tessa Dare

"Bursting with humor, heart, and healing love . . . an unmissable debut."--Allison Saft, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Wings of Starlight

"Funny, sexy, and unbelievably charming--this novel is a new forever favorite."--Alexandra Vasti, USA Today bestselling author of Ladies in Hating

"A lush garden of warmth, wonder, and appetite that will leave you pleasantly sated and hungry for more."--Amal El-Mohtar, New York Times bestselling co-author of This Is How You Lose the Time War

Review Quotes

"Bursting with humor, heart, and healing love, A Widow's Charm is as sweet and sparkling as Wylderuckus cider. I was utterly charmed by Hilde, Elmwood, and, of course, the dashing Lord Rollo."--Allison Saft, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Wings of Starlight

"Witty, whimsical, and deeply kind, A Widow's Charm is beyond charming--it's wholly enchanting."--Alix E. Harrow, New York Times bestselling author of The Everlasting

"A Widow's Charm is a delightfully grown-up fairy tale: witty, sexy, and deeply romantic. This is a warm, glowing hearth of a book, perfect for a night when the world seems too cold."--New York Times bestselling author Tessa Dare

"A classic fantasy romance [that] takes its time and builds its layers carefully . . . the story of two lonely people trying to make the best bad decisions they can when nothing is perfect."--The New York Times Book Review

"A Widow's Charm is an absolute delight from start to finish: a lush garden of warmth, wonder, and appetite that will leave you pleasantly sated and hungry for more."--Amal El-Mohtar, New York Times bestselling co-author of This Is How You Lose the Time War

"Funny, sexy, and unbelievably charming--this novel is a new forever favorite. Full of complex characters, delicious yearning, and earnest heart, A Widow's Charm is a brilliant debut."--Alexandra Vasti, USA Today bestselling author of Ladies in Hating

"A brilliant debut that is fun and moving and, yes, wonderfully charming."--Kat Howard, Alex Award-winning author of An Unkindness of Magicians

"Engrossing, flirtatious, sensual, spirited, and highly original."--Connie Willis, bestselling author of The Road to Roswell

"Clever, funny, charmingly written, this tale of unexpected love and, yes, dead bodies, will run away with your heart. I was rooting for Hilde and Elmwood from the very first page."--Lucy Holland, author of Sistersong

"A rake on the run, a heroine who wields the double entendre like weapon, a dash of necromancy, and a very good dog--Caitlyn Paxson's debut had me smiling (and swooning) from page one. Witty, magical, and utterly charming."--Kate Robb, author of This Spells Love

"A lovely story full of heart, wit, and whimsy, with complex, broken characters it's hard not to root for . . . This is a novel about loyalty and trust in all their forms, forbidden magics, and forbidden romance."--Marianne Gordon, author of The Gilded Crown

"A clever, unconventional fantasy with a fascinating magic system, A Widow's Charm was an absolute delight. All hail Lord Rollo and his darling waggy tail!"--Olivia Atwater, author of The Witchwood Knot

"Paxson's debut is a cozy and whimsical tale for those who enjoy magical found families and mischievous pet sidekicks. Hand to fans of Heather Fawcett and Alexandra Rowland."--Library Journal

About the Author

Caitlyn Paxson has a degree in writing and cultural history and has worked as the artistic director of storytelling performances, a harpist, a book reviewer, a nineteenth century jack-of-all-trades, a shepherdess, and a fake Victorian spirit medium. She lives on Prince Edward Island with her husband and three orange cats. A Widow's Charm is her first book.