Alchemy and a Cup of Tea
USA Today, Sunday Times, and Indie bestselling author Rebecca Thorne brings the Tomes & Tea series to a delightful, cozy close for our beloved lesbian book- and tea- sellers.
Reyna and Kianthe have no trouble commanding the Realm, running a bookshop, or rescuing baby dragons...but can they save their town from the swarming influx of...tourists?!?
On the night of her kidnapping, all Reyna wanted was a relaxing cup of tea. She didn’t expect to be dropped in a hidden prison cell, but what the hells. She’s flexible.
With appropriate fanfare, Kianthe “rescues” her wife...but Reyna’s actually a terrible damsel in distress. Even worse, Reyna's cell was booby trapped with a mysterious alchemy circle. What does a radical alchemist want with the Arcandor’s wife? And why did they think they could get away with this?
While they investigate, another problem surfaces in their hometown. Word of New Leaf Tomes and Tea―and its celebrity owners―has finally spread. Tourists are everywhere, harassing the locals and ruining the charm of Tawney. As their friends struggle with the sudden influx, Kianthe and Reyna have to face a bigger conundrum than rogue alchemists: the fact that closing their bookshop might be the only way to save their town.
Things can’t just be simple, can they?
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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 and considered as a complete series. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
