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The Charmed Leaf Legacy #3

Love & Letter Charms

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The Selection’s prince-must-choose-a-bride meets Bridgerton’s Regency sparkle with the enchanted letter exchange of Divine Rivals—all wrapped up in the whimsy of cozy fantasy.

When shy Aurelise Rowanwood finds herself among the chosen few—young fae ladies from whom the charming (and far too flirtatious) Prince Ryden must select his bride this Bloom Season—she resolves to remain in the background, drawing as little attention as possible until she can quietly depart the palace. After all, she’s never liked the prince and she has far more practical plans of finding a safe, steady companion and retreating to a quiet life with her beloved music.

But when Ryden discovers the truth—that Lady Aurelise is the very same captivating young woman he’s been secretly corresponding with through enchanted letters for the past year—he’s determined to breach her carefully built walls and win her heart in both ink and reality. His weapon of choice? A scandalously irresistible The Dare List.

Caught between the comfort of her quiet dreams and the intensity of feelings she has spent her life avoiding, Aurelise is terrified of surrendering her heart—yet finds herself falling for both the mysterious writer of her letters and the unsuitable, infuriatingly flirtatious prince.

For fans of Bridgerton’s dazzling debut Season, intensely romantic slow-burn without spice, and a sprinkling of magical enchantment, this cozy romantasy will be your next obsession.

322 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 24, 2025

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Rachel Morgan

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Once upon a time, in a land not so far away, a young science graduate named Rachel found that the real world wasn't a place she wanted to inhabit all the time. So she decided to escape into the magical realms that had occupied her mind since childhood.

Armed with a vivid imagination, Rachel spends her days conjuring up fantastical worlds filled with adventure, romance, and plot twists, where readers can escape the real world along with her.

Rachel lives in Cape Town, South Africa, with her husband, two little wildlings, and three fur-babies.

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Profile Image for Mildly Mad Hatter(Semi Hiatus).
483 reviews61 followers
January 8, 2026
2026:
I am so sad right now! The next book doesn’t come out til July and I NEED it now!!!!! This series makes me so happy and gets better every time I read it.

2025
This is one of my all time favorite series. I love how the classic stories are turned into fae and all the cool stuff.
I only remember d*mn once or twice but I don’t think anything other than that
I loved the main characters! They were so sweet and I loved how they challenged each other and made each other better.
This will always be a favorite and I can’t wait till the next one!
Profile Image for Keira Mueller.
Author 1 book59 followers
April 1, 2026
Who needs Bridgerton when you have Bloomhaven?
I cannot get enough of these enchanting Regency fae romances!

While NOTHING can top book 2, this was very pleasant to read! I really enjoyed the FMC's character growth and how she had to learn to overcome her shyness. As an introvert, I definitely connected with her need to steal away and relax during social situations. Aurelise is so sweet and absolutely deserves someone who would never let her drown. I also thought it was so original to show how she was scared of falling in love because she felt like she would drown in the feelings; I think a lot of people would connect to this, and it needs to be mentioned more in literature.

Ryden was pretty fun, and I enjoyed how he encouraged Aurelise yet was still so mindful of her limits. The Crown Court and all its festivals were enchanting, as were Aurelise's palace companions, Thimble and Spark.

I loved reading the letters between Aurelise and Ryden, and I am continually impressed by how Rachel Morgan can spin such unique tales. Every book in this series has been so fresh, with a plot dissimilar to any I have read before.

My only critique was that this story was a LITTLE more lustful than some of the previous ones, and that detracted slightly from the overall story, but that's just my personal preference.

I CANNOT wait for books 4 and 5! My predictions for the couples are Rosavyn and Hadrian, then Kazrian and Lucie (you'll understand once you read the first 3).

Language: 1-2 darns
LGBTQ: None!
Romance: One kiss, mention of a wedding night, swimming together in a lake, noticing each other in certain clothes, wanting to kiss. (Just some little moments that were a little more lustful than they needed to be, but it really wasn't too bad.)
Violence: Mentions of a tragic accident.
Other: The two main characters smoke driftshade leaf at one point, which could be compared to some of the intoxicants that people smoke nowadays. However, no harm comes of it, and the FMC promises not to ever do it again.
10 reviews
October 24, 2025
I’m completely blown away by this book. After book two, I honestly thought there was no way Rachel could top it. She didn’t just top it, she blew it out of the water.

Aurelise’s growth and self discovery was so powerful. The banter was *chef’s kiss*. I don’t think I’ve ever giggled this much while reading. The side characters added so much life and fun to the story.
And Ryden… Perfection! The “please” absolutely wrecked me 😭

I picked this up around 6pm, thinking I’d just read a cosy chapter or two before bed. I did. Not. Put. It. Down. I read straight through until 1:30am 🤣
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253 reviews51 followers
May 22, 2026
4.5 ⭐️

My favorite of the series so far!

Aurelise Rowanwood begins corresponding with an unknown gentleman through a magical box. She has no idea who he is, but she pours out her deepest fears and dreams in her letters. When she is selected to attend the Crown Court to be potentially chosen as a bride for Prince Ryden, she is scared and reluctant. But she finds that underneath Prince Ryden’s mask of flirtation, that he might be someone else entirely.

So good! This was definitely my favorite of the series, and I loved Aurelise’s personality.
Profile Image for Anna (Literaria Luminaria).
219 reviews90 followers
October 25, 2025
Absolutely adorable. All of it. Rachel's stories feel like magic, and I will continue to read whatever she writes.
Profile Image for Callie Rae.
142 reviews30 followers
June 29, 2026
AHHH LITERALLY PERFECTION HOW HAVE I NOT READ THIS YET IT IS SO AMAZING!! I want the others now! I actually loved this one so much that i went through and tabbed all my favorite things (colored coordinated to the cover of course 🥰) and all the letters they wrote to each other. the piano scene? 😘🥰❤️‍🔥✨🫡😅👏 how about the kiss? 👏👏👏👏🥰❤️‍🔥✨🎉 how about the letters from the day before they get married? 🫡😅👏🥰✨✨❤️‍🔥 just wish we had seen the wedding maybe Rachel Morgan will write that as an extra on her website or something.

ALSO RYDEN????? 🥰🥰😘😘😍😍💋💋🤩🥵 i love how flirty he is it's so cute and AND THE FACT THAT THERE IS NO SPICE MAKES IT EVEN BETTER

YALL PLEASE READ THIS IM BEGGING YOU
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97 reviews15 followers
June 26, 2026
I devoured this book and absolutely LOVED it! 💌
It’s my favorite in the series so far.
Oooh, this story was the sweetest, most tender, and most heart-fluttering—I really melted while reading it 🫠
Aurelise and Ryden are the most improbably perfect couple, and I enjoyed EVERY interaction between them, from their first letters and complete anonymity to their final encounters.
I couldn’t help but relate to Aurelise—shy and not very good at socializing, haha. But her growth was so sweet—embracing her personality while also being brave. And all with Ryden’s help.
This book is absolutely wonderful, and I’m sure I’ll reread it.
If you want a sweet, magical, whimsical, and swoony love story, then I wholeheartedly recommend this book! 💖

You will find:
👑 Dual POV
👑 Magical letters
👑 Secret pen pals
👑 Longing
👑 Best friend’s sister
👑 Prince must choose a bride
👑 Shy, blushing girl
👑 He falls first
👑 “Reformed Rake”
👑 Forced proximity
👑 Dare list
👑 Swoony moments
👑 Nighttime swimming

✨ Stars above, he was hopelessly, completely enchanted by a woman he’d never even met. And tomorrow he would have to begin courting other women, smile and charm and pretend interest while his heart belonged to someone known only as L. ✨

I’ll be eagerly awaiting the next book!
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82 reviews3 followers
December 4, 2025
EXCELLENT 🥹❤️❤️❤️ I’m in love with this series. It is so beautifully written and so special 🥹❤️❤️❤️
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68 reviews5 followers
June 12, 2026
Oh I loved this story! The author really knows how to capture your attention, make you love the characters and make you giggle at the sweet romance!

I cannot wait to visit Bloomhaven again in book 4!
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Author 1 book6 followers
October 26, 2025
PICK UP THIS BOOK

I’ve read 126 books this year, and this is EASILY in my top 10!

I have been anxiously (and maybe a little dramatically) awaiting the release of this book! I had an actual countdown in my head and might’ve squealed—okay, definitely squealed—when I could finally read it. I absolutely adored the first two, and this one did not disappoint. It was precious. It was perfect. I’m obsessed. 💕

The romance between these two? Chef’s kiss. SO well crafted! Their personalities, priorities, and even their little quirks just clicked like magic. The witty banter had me grinning like a fool.

Now, let’s talk about these absolutely wonderful characters, because my heart can’t keep quiet any longer.

Aurelise, Lise, L…

My introverted queen (she’s not actually a queen, just a lady). This girl feels BIG. She’s always tried so hard to hold herself together, but her emotions just don’t fit inside neat boxes. She gets nervous around people, hates forced conversations, and would 100% rather be alone with her music. But when she starts corresponding with a mysterious stranger, something shifts. As she gets to know him, the pressure she always feels? Gone. For the first time, she can just be.

When she’s forced by society to do something that she really doesn’t want to do, she can’t say no. She terrified of doing the wrong thing and anxious everyday.

And then—oh, my girl is dared to be bold! (Our swoony hero definitely has something to do with that 😏). Watching her step out of her comfort zone and realize she’s so much more than she thought she was…I was cheering the whole way through! She stays her introverted, soft-hearted self, but she starts speaking up, believing in herself, and it’s just—ugh—so beautiful. I was literally screaming, “Go, Lise!”

Prince Ryden, Ryden, R…

Here’s our sweet, delightfully incorrigible hero. He’s spent most of his life feeling lonely, hidden behind a crown and a mask of royalty. To live up to “royal expectations,” he’s worn a façade: flirtatious, carefree, relaxed—but deep down? It’s easier for him to fake being someone else than to be himself. No one truly knows the real him—not even his friends.

Strangely, the first person to really know him is a woman who doesn’t even know his name. When his mother insists he must get married (yes, for very serious reasons. You’ll discover them when you pick up the book), Ryden is faced with the idea of marrying someone who isn’t the woman he’s been writing to for a year (and starting to pine for!!!)

And this, my friends, is just the beginning.

Buckle up. The ride is totally wild…and absolutely worth every moment. Once Ryden learns the identity of his letter-sweetheart…he doesn’t hit the brakes. Nope. He’s in it to win it. And I was SO here for it. He knows that winning Lise’s heart isn’t just about his love, it’s about showing her just how capable she truly is. He sets up these little moments (and big ones!) so she can shine.

He’s the perfect hero for our heroine. They’re a match made in adorable-romance heaven. I absolutely, 100% loved them together. 10/10! Would recommend with all my heart.

I was NOT given a free copy for my review- if the author ever wants to let me see her work early- I’d be here for it! 👀 But I’m just so in love with this entire series!

Content: Kisses only, no language.
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174 reviews8 followers
November 1, 2025
Absolute perfection in a book 😍💕 the magical companions had me giggling out loud so many times during this book! Honestly, Spark was my favourite - a moody, adorable little dragon who loves his dessert 😂 The wit, humour, bravery, love, boldness and utter "softness" of this book was so amazing. The story was beautiful, had me laughing almost on every page and stirred so many emotions in me. It was beautiful! Highly recommend you read this whole series so far - Rachel outdid herself with this one! 🥰
Profile Image for Olivia Tonn.
41 reviews
April 4, 2026
Funny and delightful as this story (and this series) was, I find myself unable to endorse stories that have enough heat to light a physical copy of the book on fire, have riggish male leads who flirt via innuendos, and encourage casual smoking of the fantasy version of weed.

Therefore, two stars, a rating I feel bad for giving because this book was hilarious and did brighten my day.
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342 reviews
February 21, 2026
The best of the series thus far. I was totally sold on their relationship before I even got to the first chapter. The letters were front loaded in the beginning, but were also sprinkled throughout in a very well paced way. Both MCs were extremely likable and their banter was cute and funny.
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43 reviews
March 25, 2026
toothache-ingly sweet, what a cute read! I feel like the first two books had a very similar structure and this one was a little different! very lighthearted hearted, very low stakes, very comfy!
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102 reviews3 followers
December 16, 2025
to me this series feels like its getting better every book i read of it! full review coming soon!💕
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141 reviews1 follower
April 6, 2026
It’s my own fault I finished this so quickly. I always forget how a good book can suck my attention so completely.
Oh how I love this series with every fiber of my being.
AND THE NEXT ONES DON’T COME OUT UNTIL JULY AND NOVEMBER AGH
*deep breath* It’s okay. I can—I WILL— buy the physical copies of these books and re-read my favorite scenes until I can’t any longer!
This particular book was so tender and sweet. I just fell in love.
I never intended to fall for a man with blue hair, but here we are. Definitely not originally on my 2026 bingo card, but I am sure glad it happened XD
A tough, charming, sarcastic man with a soft spot underneath! AH! Melting worthy.
I loved watching how Ryden gently pushed Aurelise out of her comfort zone. She was a completely changed person by the end of the book because of his charming sweetness.
Small-ish spoiler (nothing that exposes the entire story, I promise), but the scene I was a bit iffy about concerned the smoking of the driftshade leaf. Yeah, I’m assuming that’s a fantasy reference to dr*gs, but I’m not entirely certain. I won’t lie though, the humor that came with that scene was entertaining against my better judgment 😂
And I still loved the story despite that. I mean obviously. I finished it late into the night XD
As I’ve read these books, I feel absolutely teleported through each story into another land and it’s just so enchanting (pun intended). I CANNOT wait for Lucie’s and Kazarin’s story in July and Rosavyn’s and Lord Hadrian’s in November (though the synopsis has yet to come out for the latter, but the hints are suggesting they’ll be a couple EHEHEE)!

5/5 ⭐️

Sincerely a desperate reader,
A (iykyk)
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275 reviews24 followers
February 22, 2026
4.6/5 ⭐

I know that 4.6 is a silly rating but OMG. I'm almost embarrassed by how I, a 31 year old, happily married, womangiggled, squealed, and kicked my feet while reading this book. I thought the first book was amazing, but somehow this one was even better?

Rachel Morgan, you don't know me, but you somehow have managed to write the perfect series for me with all of my favorite things. Bless you, you amazing author you.

Combine the movie You've Got Mail with The Selection book series and you've got an idea of what this book is about.

THE BANTER-INSPIRING
THE TENSION-UNBEARABLY LOVELY
THE HUMOR-LIVELY
THE ROMANCE-ACHINGLY SWEET

Ryden and Aurelise together are genuinely perfect. I love how their personalities balance each other out so well.

Best book in the series so far! I'm dying to continue.
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26 reviews1 follower
July 10, 2026
One of the cutest love stories!!🩷

🗒️If you love: Flirty Prince x Shy girl🤭 love letters, dare list, character growth, and protective family. This book is definitely for you! 😁🫶🏻

My Rating⭐️: 5 stars! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I absolutely loved this book! The flirty prince! The shy girl with amazing character growth. Even when she or her family didn’t see her potential, he saw it. He saw her for what she could be not just what she always thought she would be. The letter they share are only something they share and it’s so freaking cute! The ending!!! Oh the ending…is so beautiful! 🥹🩷

Is this book clean?? 🧼
🌶️No spice
🫢No language
♥️No lgbtq characters

Some of my favorite quotes/scenes😍:
“Ah, my remarks make you BLUSH, do they? That is dangerously endearing information to share. You realize, of course, that I must now slip something into every letter specifically designed to set your cheeks aflame?”

“My dearest L, There is nothing left for any enchantress to steal—you already have it all.”

“You shine brighter. You shine so bright sometimes I can scarcely breathe for the wonder of it.”

This review is all my honest thoughts and opinions! 📚♥️
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211 reviews12 followers
October 27, 2025
How are these books getting better when they started on such a high note? I don’t understand. But let me tell you: I’ve just finished Love & Letter Charms, and sat smiling to myself for the last 10 minutes. In the middle of the night. While my family snores around me.

Oh Aurelise, how deeply you resonate with the 18 year old living inside me. How I wish I had such a beautiful and patient man as Ryden to help coax me out of my shell and show me the world was not nearly as terrifying as it seemed. And a sarcastic teacup dragon at my side would have definitely helped too! This story is equal parts cutely hilarious, wonderfully endearing, and deliciously mischievous and I loved every single second. It’s a light fluffy confection of a book and absolutely the highlight of the series so far (although fair warning I’ve said that in 3 out of 3 reviews now).

Thank you to Rachel Morgan for the opportunity to read and review Love & Letter Charms prior to its release.

PS: I’m putting in my petition for Rosavyn & Hadrian’s HEA next, but also fully aware I might be totally off the mark here.
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500 reviews1 follower
November 3, 2025
The story was really well done - going into it, I was worried about the pairing of Aurelise and Ryden based on the previous books. However, the author did a good job at re-framing the characters in a way that felt natural. This book also did the best job at blending humor into the story, whereas the first two books seemed to focus more on drama/conflict. I appreciated the small insights into the previous book’s couples and what I assume are hints at future books.
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Author 10 books43 followers
November 24, 2025
one of the sweetest romances I’ve ever read

This is one of the sweetest romances I’ve ever read. At the same time, it was apparent how much Ryden wanted Annaliese to be strong for her own sake.
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38 reviews1 follower
April 7, 2026
Omgomgomgomg I loved this book. It’s so freaking cute and my fav of the series. Aurelise’s personality and growth along with Ryden’s goofy and witty remarks…beautiful. I related to her a lot so also another reason I loved it. I’m on such a book withdrawal now. I need the next one to come out asap.
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9 reviews
November 28, 2025
SOO GOOD !! Thimble and spark were so adorable through outt !!
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511 reviews4 followers
January 25, 2026
6 ⭐️ This was hands down my favorite book in the entire series. The yearning and devotion were everything, and I am such a sucker for a MMC who falls first and falls hard. The premise was so tender and heartfelt, and reading it gave me that same hopeful feeling I had when I first read Divine Rivals. And honestly, I saw so much of my younger self in Aurelise and her internal struggles… watching her find someone who doesn’t view her anxiety as a burden, but simply as part of who she is, was beautiful

“It was 𝘩𝘦𝘳. It was her, it was her, it was her.”
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81 reviews5 followers
April 14, 2026
This was probably one of the best “you’ve got mail” stories I’ve read. Could not put it down! So so good! 😍
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94 reviews1 follower
June 5, 2026
Okay literally another 5 star, this series is adorable!! Also, it was a very unique trope and I was completely here for it!! Absolutely adored this book and loved the storyline!!!
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11 reviews
June 10, 2026
Rachel you’ve done it again! This book is just absolute perfection. The ending left me smiling, giggling, and kicking my feet.
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24 reviews
June 21, 2026
Favorite in the series so far :) I love a Selection meets You’ve Got Mail meets Bridgerton storyline-truly the best of all worlds!!
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