A cozy slow-burn Regency-inspired fantasy romance

Calatini Tales, Book 5

In the Regency-inspired kingdom of Calatini, magic can complicate anything… even true love.

When Pippa Hawke sees Edouard, Lord Blaine, at a family wedding, it’s love at first sight. Sunny, cheerful Pippa charms Edouard unlike any lady has before, and she’s just as enthralled. But Pippa has yet to be introduced to society, with her reclusive father intending to keep it that way. And Edouard is too conscientious to court a lady as young as Pippa before her debut, no matter how much he loves her.

Yet Pippa knows that Edouard is the gentleman she’ll marry, regardless of the many others attempting to court her. She sends heartfelt letters and arranges intimate outings that deepen their love, until serious, careful Edouard is taking delicious risks that cause her father to denounce him as rakehell and forbid their betrothal.

But Pippa’s father isn’t the only threat to their courtship. In Calatini, magic is real… and sometimes, it’s a curse that destroys even the strongest love.

The Sun-Nymph Bride is a cozy, fairytale-inspired low spice historical fantasy romance, perfect for romance lovers looking for a little extra magic. Fans of Robin McKinley’s fairy tale retellings will fall in love with the Calatini Tales.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I love the mystical world of Calatini and the characters”
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Hard to put down and engrossing series!”

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Spice Level – PG-13

Main Tropes – Click to See (Warning: May Contain Spoilers)

• Love at First Sight
• Slow Burn
• Opposites Attract Romance (Grumpy/Sunshine-esque)
• Strong Heroine
• Cinnamon Roll Hero
• Loving Family
• Regency-Inspired
• Cozy Fairy Tale Vibes

Book Comparison Chart – Click to See

	Buy Now	Buy Now	Buy Now	Buy Now
Calatini Tales	5	0.5	7	6
Cozy with fairy-tale vibes	✔	✔	✔	✔
Regency-inspired setting	✔	✔	✔	✔
Swoony low-spice romance	✔	✔	✔	✔
Sweet & heartwarming	✔	✔	✔	✔
Filled with fun food	✔	✔	✔	✔
Opposites attract	✔
Slow burn romance	✔	✔
Second chance romance			✔
Enemies to lovers				✔
Happily ever after (HEA)	✔	✔	✔	✔
Dual POV	✔	✔	✔	✔
Standalone story	✔	✔	✔	✔
Companion short story*	✔	✔	✔	✔
Bonus epilogue*	✔	✔	✔	✔

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – Click to See

• Do I need to read Calatini Tales in order?
  • No, even though The Sun-Nymph Bride is Book 5, it can be read at any point in the series. Each Calatini Tales book is a standalone story with its own complete romance with a happily ever after (HEA) and no cliffhangers. While all are set in the same magical world and characters reappear, each book can be enjoyed independently, although reading in order enhances world-building enjoyment.
• What is the spice level of The Sun-Nymph Bride?
  • The Sun-Nymph Bride is rated PG-13 with low spice. It contains heartwarming romance with swoony moments but no explicit content.
• Why is The Sun-Nymph Bride Regency-inspired fantasy romance?
  • The Sun-Nymph Bride blends the elegant manners, witty banter, and ballroom settings of Regency historical romance with magical worldbuilding. Think low-spice Bridgerton meets fairy tale magic—no historical research required!
• What makes The Sun-Nymph Bride cozy fantasy?
  • The Sun-Nymph Bride is cozy fantasy because it features a comforting, heartwarming story with low-stakes magic, a focus on romance and relationships, frequent comfort food, fairy tale vibes, sweet moments, and a guaranteed happy ending. There’s no graphic violence or dark themes.
• Who should read The Sun-Nymph Bride?
  • The Sun-Nymph Bride is perfect for readers who love cozy fantasy romance, fans of fairy tale retellings, Regency romance enthusiasts, Bridgerton and Jane Austen lovers, and anyone seeking low-spice romance with magical elements and fairy tale vibes.
• Is there an audiobook?
  • Not yet! An audiobook edition is in development. Sign up for my newsletter to be notified when it’s available.

Excerpt:

When Pippa, so lovely in her shimmering cream ballgown, spotted him in the receiving line, her welcoming smile brightened to a radiant grin as glowing as a sun nymph’s, and she kept glancing at him despite the other guests she was greeting.

Warmth filled his chest. Pippa was clearly elated to meet again too. Hopefully, her interest would last after she danced with other eligible gentlemen tonight. Her sweet and bubbly nature would draw them to her like nectar drew the bee-like melissae, so they’d all seek to court her.

As he halted to greet her, Pippa beamed and leaned forward, despite Sir Julian almost frowning beside her. “E—Lord Blaine, I didn’t think you’d attend tonight.”

Gazing into Pippa’s warm-brown eyes, Edouard bowed with his hands laced behind his back to not take her hand and kiss her palm. From how she’d said his title, she thought of him by his first name like he did her. “Father would have wanted me to attend.”

Pippa held his gaze and nodded, her rich chestnut hair gleaming in the witchlights. “Are you dancing?”

He swallowed a sigh. If only he was. “No, I can’t disregard my mourning that much, and I doubt I’ll stay long.” Watching Pippa dance with everyone else would be painful.

Her beam flickering, Pippa nodded again. “Before you leave, we should enjoy a flute of sparkling wine together. ‘Twould be a welcome respite from dancing.”

Edouard smiled at Pippa as his heart warmed further. “I’d like that.”

Scowling now, Sir Julian humphed. Clearly, he didn’t approve of the warmth between his young daughter and a gentleman she’d only spoken to twice. Or was he scowling because he knew about their letters over the past nine months? An unbetrothed lady and gentleman exchanging letters was near scandalous and could damage her reputation if they were discovered. A pang darted through Edouard. Now that Pippa was out, they must quit their letters, no matter how much they both enjoyed them.

Sir Julian shifted closer to Pippa. “Lord Blaine has lingered long enough. You’ve other guests to greet.”

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Publication Info – Click to See

• Author: Katherine Dotterer
• Publisher: KatSpell Press
• Page Length: 308
• Release Date: 10/22/2024
• eBook: ISBN 9781955614177, ASIN B0D1MYDGBP
• Paperback: ISBN 9781955614184
• Audiobook: TBD
• BISACs
  • FIC027030 FICTION / Romance / Fantasy
  • FIC027070 FICTION / Romance / Historical / Regency
  • FIC009130 FICTION / Fantasy / Gaslamp
  • FIC010000 FICTION / Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Legends & Mythology

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