February Cozy Magical Book Club Pick!
A Pirate's Life for Tea by Rebecca Thorne
TL;DR:
Our next book club book: A Pirate’s Life for Tea by Rebecca Thorne
Meeting: Tuesday, February 18, at 5:30 PM Pacific Time
Where: Zoom (link emailed an hour before the call)
Who: All Sleuth Hero Alien subscribers are welcome
Hi Cozy Readers,
I’m thrilled to announce our next cozy magical read of 2025: A Pirate’s Life for Tea by Rebecca Thorne.
Here’s the official publisher’s description:
While searching for stolen dragon eggs, newly engaged couple Kianthe and Reyna find themselves smack-dab in the middle of a swashbuckling love story.
On one side is Serina, a failed farmer turned river pirate. Her booty? Wheat, grains, and the occasional jar of imported tea leaves. It's quite the embarrassment to Diarn Arlon, the powerful lord of the Nacean River, and he'll conscript anyone to bring her to justice. Especially Kianthe, the elemental mage who just crashed his party, and her somewhat-scary fiancée.
Begrudgingly, the couple joins forces with Bobbie, one of Arlon's constables--who happens to be Serina's childhood friend. Bobbie is determined to capture the pirate before anyone else, but it would be a lot easier if Serina didn't absolutely loathe her now.
As Kianthe and Reyna watch this relation-shipwreck from afar, it quickly becomes apparent that these disaster lesbians need all the help they can get. Luckily, matchmaking is Reyna's favorite past time. The dragon eggs may have to wait.
If you love cozy, whimsical tales filled with charming characters, a touch of adventure, and a heartwarming story, A Pirate’s Life for Tea is the perfect pick. Whether you’re curled up with a cup of tea or sneaking in a few pages before bed, this enchanting book will sweep you away.
Our book club will meet on Tuesday, February 18, at 5:30 PM Pacific on Zoom. I’ll send out the meeting link about an hour before we begin. Join us as you are—whether you’ve read every word, just started, or simply want to connect with fellow cozy story lovers.
I can’t wait to explore this magical adventure with all of you. Until then, happy reading!
Warmly,
Emma
P.S. Don’t worry if you haven’t read the first book in the series, Can’t Spell Treason Without Tea—this story stands alone just fine. The first book follows Kianthe and Reyna as they leave their old lives to start fresh, opening a tea-and-book shop in a small town, fighting dragons, and falling deeper in love. A Pirate’s Life for Tea is their second adventure and also highlights another delightful romance. It’s going to be so much fun!
Hi there! I’m Emma Veritas, your cozy reading enthusiast. I delight in escaping to small towns filled with endearing characters—and a touch of mystery, dragons, or aliens! When I'm not sharing bookish musings here, you’ll find me crafting fictional tales in my notebooks, spending quality time with my adorable pet bunny, or savoring a steaming cup of hot chocolate.
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