Can't Spell Treason Without Tea
In the tradition of Legends & Lattes, comes a cozy fantasy steeped in sapphic romance about one of the Queen’s private guards and a powerful mage who want to open a bookshop and live happily ever after…if only the world would let them.
All Reyna and Kianthe want is to open a bookshop that serves tea. Worn wooden floors, plants on every table, firelight drifting between the rafters… all complemented by love and good company. Thing is, Reyna works as one of the Queen’s private guards, and Kianthe is the most powerful mage in existence. Leaving their lives isn’t so easy.
But after an assassin takes Reyna hostage, she decides she’s thoroughly done risking her life for a self-centered queen. Meanwhile, Kianthe has been waiting for a chance to flee responsibility–all the better that her girlfriend is on board. Together, they settle in Tawney, a town nestled in the icy tundra near dragon country, and open the shop of their dreams.
What follows is a cozy tale of mishaps, mysteries, and a murderous queen throwing the realm’s biggest temper tantrum. In a story brimming with hurt/comfort and quiet fireside conversations, these two women will discover just what they mean to each other… and the world.
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Rebecca Thorne
Rebecca Thorne writes the kind of stories that feel like curling up with a cup of tea while still brimming with danger, magic, and unexpected laughter. A USA Today, Indie, and Sunday Times bestselling author, she has built a reputation for cozy fantasy and science fiction that celebrate found families, quick-witted banter, and worlds where love and adventure sit side by side.
Her Tomes & Tea quartet, beginning with Can’t Spell Treason Without Tea, has become a favorite among readers who crave both enchantment and comfort. The series follows characters who would rather run a bookshop and teahouse than battle empires, yet somehow still find themselves caught in the middle of rebellion, mystery, and romance. Thorne’s writing draws on the charm of everyday rituals, like brewing tea or sharing a quiet moment, while weaving them seamlessly into epic tales of courage and loyalty.
Tomes & Tea
Tomes & Tea consists of four books — considered a complete series. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
