Death Meets Cute by J. Penner

From the beloved author of the Adenashire series comes a brand-new, delightful cosy romantasy about a wicked witch, a gentle orc, and a love spell gone right.

As Fraywell's self-proclaimed villainess, Iris needs a fearsome enforcer. Instead, she gets Talon: a half-orc as sweet as the cookies he bakes – and just as irresistible.

Iris Weyward wants to be bad. Truly bad. Terrifyingly, gloriously villainous.

But after helping her sisters unleash a spell to throw the realm into chaos, Iris is left feeling strangely empty – and not at all like the villain of her dreams. So, she sets off for the quiet town of Fraywell to build her wicked legacy alone. Things start promisingly: a crooked little cottage, a reputation for curses and potions, and a healthy dose of fear from the locals.

But when her ogre bodyguard disappears, Iris needs new muscle. Good thing a fearsome orc just toppled over in her yard. Naturally, she decides to reanimate him.

It's a perfect solution. Only, Talon isn't the brooding warrior she was hoping for. He's gentle.

He bakes. Worst of all, he's nice. But Iris can't possibly have a thing for her new employee.

She's supposed to be the most wicked witch in town!