North American rights for Amy Coombe’s debut cosy fantasy novel Stay for a Spell was acquired by Ace Books at auction in a major deal for three books.
For fans of legends and Lattes and Encyclopaedia of Faeries, the novel follows Princess Tanadelle of the Widdenmar whose wishes comes true when she finds herself cursed to remain in a run-down bookstore in the cosy town of Little Pepperidge, until she finds her heart’s desire. With her royal duties unfulfilled, the frantic King and Queen send the seven princes of the realms to bestow upon Tandy a kiss, each one hoping to break the curse. They arrive, each more ridiculous than the last, delighted to be the manifestation of her heart’s desire.
Born and raised in California, Amy is an award-winning writer, editor and publisher. She has lived all over the United States and is now based in London. She’s also an award-winning editor at a Big Five publishing house.
Stay for a Spell will be publishing in the US in Spring 2026.
