A mage and a bodyguard want to open a cosy bookshop. They will discover a world of adventure . . .

Brimming with magic, sapphic romance and plenty of tea, this is a heart-warming journey for fans of Travis Baldree's Legends & Lattes and TJ Klune.

Reyna and Kianthe dream of opening a friendly book shop together, serving the very best tea and cakes. Worn wooden floors, plants on every table, firelight drifting between the rafters – all complemented by love and good company. But Reyna is an elite bodyguard to a vengeful queen, and Kianthe is the most powerful mage in existence.

Leaving their lives behind seems . . . impossible. Yet they flee to Tawney, a town nestled in the icy peaks of dragon country. There, they open the bookstore they'd always wanted.

What follows is a tale of mishaps, mysteries, dragons, and a murderous queen throwing the realm’s biggest temper tantrum. Through it, these two women will discover what they mean to each other – and their world.

Can’t Spell Treason Without Tea by Rebecca Thorne is a gorgeous treat of a book, filled with cosy adventure, sapphic romance and good feelings. The series continues with A Pirate's Life for Tea.

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The Tomes & Tea Quartet is everyone's cup of tea! Readers agree:

‘I would die a million times over for these lesbians’

‘The perfect blend of coziness and action’

‘An utter delight’

‘I could not put this book down’

‘The perfect book for cosying up with a hot drink’


Can't Spell Treason without Tea was a Sunday Times HB fiction bestseller in May 2024.