The Chic Crone

A cozy fantasy of midlife magic, dangerous fae, and second chances

At sixty, Olivia Furie’s life doesn’t fall apart.
It catches fire.

Widowed, broke, and suddenly… dangerously combustible, Olivia is forced to confront a truth she’s spent a lifetime avoiding: Something is very wrong.

When a mysterious letter summons her to the hidden village of Rowanswood, Olivia—and her sharp-eyed cat, Magnus—leave behind the ashes of her old life in search of answers. What she finds instead is magic. Unpredictable, inconvenient, and entirely unwilling to be ignored.

Among eccentric witches, ancient secrets, and a man who refuses to stay out of her way, Olivia begins to realize: She isn’t just unlucky. She’s powerful.

But power comes with rules—and consequences.

As something stirs beneath Rowanswood’s charm, Olivia must learn to control the fire within… before it consumes everything she’s just begun to rebuild.

Perfect for readers who love fierce midlife heroines, enchanted villages, found family—and magic that refuses to behave.

Now in Hardcover!

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What reviewers are saying:

Fans of cozy fantasies and compelling adult women protagonists who find purpose—and fabulousness—in nature, magic, and new connections will adore the laid-back, lavender-scented vibes as Olivia goes from destitute loneliness to settling into the charming village of Rowanswood, whose scones, teas, crockery, beasts, magic, and ritual all are described with inviting relish. ~Booklife Reviews

A cleverly rendered fantasy of unexpected reinventions. ~ Kirkus Reviews

“Wise, witty, and wonderfully magical, The Chic Crone is a sparkling fantasy romance that proves reinvention has no age limit. When poised self-help guru Olivia Furie loses everything, she stumbles into an enchanted Cornish village brimming with sassy Crones, charming creatures, and a mysterious man who keeps stirring her heart. With slow-burn romance, supernatural surprises, and a heroine coming into her power, this spellbinding tale is equal parts heart, humor, and high-stakes magic.”  ~ NewInBooks.com

Ooh, I’ve fallen into a new world with this book and I definitely want to go back! I was absolutely impressed with how Marion pulled me into every bit of the worlds she’s created. From the cozy village of Rowanswood to the troubled land of the High Fae, the author doesn’t miss a single chance to pull you into the scene. The main characters of Olivia and Gaelin are both compelling and I liked that it wasn’t just a love at first sight kind of thing between them but rather a wary friendship/alliance that will be fun to watch in further books in the series. ~ Tammie Painter, Author of The Cassie Black series