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Charming Fools And Magic School
She thought being a single mom was hard, then she went to Magic School.
A mystical second chance where the armor gossips, the hot flashes actually flash,
and the billionaire comes with the castle.
One minute, Temperance was a single empty nester. The next, she’s a newly awakened witch.
When a construction accident rips open the realms and unleashes magic across the globe, a portion of humanity inherits strange new powers. For Temperance, magic isn’t just chaos but a second chance to discover who she is outside of being a mom.
Her sudden magical invitation to the McKenzie Institute feels like a do-over she never expected. All she has to do is master spellcasting, pass Potions without singeing her eyebrows, and explore what she wants for herself.
Enter Rylan McKenzie, the billionaire who founded the academy. He has cheekbones sharp enough to cut glass, is dangerously charming, and seems far too interested in her.
When a string of sabotage attempts threatens the institute, Temperance must choose between playing it safe or embracing her new gifts.
Magic gave her a second shot at life.
If she’s brave enough to take it, will she leave the academy stronger… or with her heart in pieces?
Charming Fools and Magic School is a cozy paranormal romance mixed in a cauldron and is full of ingredients like
Yearning
Found Family
Billionaire MC
Single Mom
Later in Life
He Falls First
Talking Dramatic Familiars
Second Chances.
A mystical second chance where the armor gossips, the hot flashes actually flash,
and the billionaire comes with the castle.
One minute, Temperance was a single empty nester. The next, she’s a newly awakened witch.
When a construction accident rips open the realms and unleashes magic across the globe, a portion of humanity inherits strange new powers. For Temperance, magic isn’t just chaos but a second chance to discover who she is outside of being a mom.
Her sudden magical invitation to the McKenzie Institute feels like a do-over she never expected. All she has to do is master spellcasting, pass Potions without singeing her eyebrows, and explore what she wants for herself.
Enter Rylan McKenzie, the billionaire who founded the academy. He has cheekbones sharp enough to cut glass, is dangerously charming, and seems far too interested in her.
When a string of sabotage attempts threatens the institute, Temperance must choose between playing it safe or embracing her new gifts.
Magic gave her a second shot at life.
If she’s brave enough to take it, will she leave the academy stronger… or with her heart in pieces?
Charming Fools and Magic School is a cozy paranormal romance mixed in a cauldron and is full of ingredients like
Yearning
Found Family
Billionaire MC
Single Mom
Later in Life
He Falls First
Talking Dramatic Familiars
Second Chances.
Published December 21, 2025
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Jessica Florence
39 books619 followersJessica Florence writes the stories that her fellow nerds yearn for.
From Superheroes to Sexy Truckers, Jessica is known to give readers unique tales of hope where love conquers all. Stories that melt away reality and take you on a journey with the characters. If escapism is what you are looking for, then look no further. Jessica is the Queen of weaving the tales you may not normally pick up but find yourself not being able to put down.
Jessica’s always had a love of reading, and her love of books lead her to start writing in the 9th grade. She quickly learned that storytelling was her passion. Inspired by movies, music, and her personal life she writes like it’s the very air she breathes. Through her writing it’s evident that she lives for the stories she creates.
Jessica resides in North Carolina with her daughter, husband, and various animals. She loves to be outside, write in her hammock, and collect tea mugs.
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From Superheroes to Sexy Truckers, Jessica is known to give readers unique tales of hope where love conquers all. Stories that melt away reality and take you on a journey with the characters. If escapism is what you are looking for, then look no further. Jessica is the Queen of weaving the tales you may not normally pick up but find yourself not being able to put down.
Jessica’s always had a love of reading, and her love of books lead her to start writing in the 9th grade. She quickly learned that storytelling was her passion. Inspired by movies, music, and her personal life she writes like it’s the very air she breathes. Through her writing it’s evident that she lives for the stories she creates.
Jessica resides in North Carolina with her daughter, husband, and various animals. She loves to be outside, write in her hammock, and collect tea mugs.
CONNECT WITH J-FLO:
➜ FACEBOOK: facebook.com/jessicaflorenceauthor
➜ INSTAGRAM: Instagram.com/authorjessicaflorence
➜ PINTEREST: pinterest.com/florencejess
➜ WEBSITE: www.Jessicaflorenceauthor.com
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I was obsessed with Charming Fools & Magic School from chapter one and didn’t want to put it down. This story is warm, fun, heartfelt, and threaded with a refreshingly unique take on magic and magic schools.
The premise alone had me hooked. A woman whose entire identity has been wrapped up in being a mom suddenly facing empty-nester life… only for magic to enter her world. That combination of self-rediscovery, found family, and unexpected power was everything I didn’t know I needed in a fantasy story.
Temperance completely stole my heart. She’s funny, deeply loyal, dedicated, and carries just enough insecurity to make her incredibly relatable. Watching her find herself and her people was both magical and emotionally satisfying.
And Rylan… I won’t spoil anything, but let’s just say his secret only makes him even more swoon-worthy.
I’ve loved Jessica Florence’s Onyx and Hero Society series, but she truly outdid herself with this one. This story hit every note I love about reading: cozy vibes, strong characters, humor layered with emotional depth, and a sense of wonder.
i highly recommend Charming Fools & Magic School if you love cozy fantasy with heart, humor, and a little magic for the soul.
The premise alone had me hooked. A woman whose entire identity has been wrapped up in being a mom suddenly facing empty-nester life… only for magic to enter her world. That combination of self-rediscovery, found family, and unexpected power was everything I didn’t know I needed in a fantasy story.
Temperance completely stole my heart. She’s funny, deeply loyal, dedicated, and carries just enough insecurity to make her incredibly relatable. Watching her find herself and her people was both magical and emotionally satisfying.
And Rylan… I won’t spoil anything, but let’s just say his secret only makes him even more swoon-worthy.
I’ve loved Jessica Florence’s Onyx and Hero Society series, but she truly outdid herself with this one. This story hit every note I love about reading: cozy vibes, strong characters, humor layered with emotional depth, and a sense of wonder.
i highly recommend Charming Fools & Magic School if you love cozy fantasy with heart, humor, and a little magic for the soul.
December 25, 2025
I loved loved loved this book!!! I first book with magic in it but I truly deeply loved it!!! The best book of 2025 for me!!! It was fast paced, spicy, fun and I loved everything put all together!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
December 21, 2025
This was one of my most anticipated reads this year and it did not disappoint! This story is SO cozy, heartfelt and funny.
A mom is suddenly facing empty-nester life… and then magic crashes into her world. That mix of second chances, self-rediscovery, and found family felt so refreshing in a later in life FMC. Watching Temperance realize she’s more than just a mom, while still honoring how deeply that role shaped her, was incredibly relatable and honestly kind of healing to read.
Temperance herself is such a strong, lovable character. She’s funny, loyal, and a little insecure. Her journey of figuring out who she is now felt authentic and earned. The cast around her adds so much warmth too, the friendships, the sense of belonging, and yes, the dramatic familiars absolutely stole the show for me.
The romance is a slow, sweet burn woven naturally into the story. Watching Temperance and Rylan’s relationship develop was genuinely satisfying, and I loved how supportive and intentional it felt. It never overshadowed her personal growth, which I really appreciated.
This book has all the things I love: cozy magic school vibes, humor layered with emotional depth, and found family.
A mom is suddenly facing empty-nester life… and then magic crashes into her world. That mix of second chances, self-rediscovery, and found family felt so refreshing in a later in life FMC. Watching Temperance realize she’s more than just a mom, while still honoring how deeply that role shaped her, was incredibly relatable and honestly kind of healing to read.
Temperance herself is such a strong, lovable character. She’s funny, loyal, and a little insecure. Her journey of figuring out who she is now felt authentic and earned. The cast around her adds so much warmth too, the friendships, the sense of belonging, and yes, the dramatic familiars absolutely stole the show for me.
The romance is a slow, sweet burn woven naturally into the story. Watching Temperance and Rylan’s relationship develop was genuinely satisfying, and I loved how supportive and intentional it felt. It never overshadowed her personal growth, which I really appreciated.
This book has all the things I love: cozy magic school vibes, humor layered with emotional depth, and found family.
December 20, 2025
I enjoyed this book so much. In Charming Fools and Magic School you follow Temperance on her journey to becoming a witch after a weird accident has people all over the world becoming…well Magic. You get to see her realize she is so much more than just a mom, although that is such a huge part of her life. Which is very relatable. So is the single mom aspect of the story.
You meet cute and fun familiars during the story too. Who doesn’t love a cute animal following them around! Each character is so unique and I love them all. Imogene, ah, the spunky lady she is. We all can hope to be that sassy and witty as we age.
There is also a very sweet love story woven in. And we all know I love, love. I loved watching Temperance and Rylan’s relationship develop throughout the story.
I cannot forget to mention Jessica’s art work too!! You get glimpses of some of the characters throughout the story. She is beyond talented.
You meet cute and fun familiars during the story too. Who doesn’t love a cute animal following them around! Each character is so unique and I love them all. Imogene, ah, the spunky lady she is. We all can hope to be that sassy and witty as we age.
There is also a very sweet love story woven in. And we all know I love, love. I loved watching Temperance and Rylan’s relationship develop throughout the story.
I cannot forget to mention Jessica’s art work too!! You get glimpses of some of the characters throughout the story. She is beyond talented.
December 24, 2025
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Sugar, Spice and all things nice! That's what this book is made of! Such a great read, especially for this time of year where time is a bit more available, its one you can't put down for sure!
It was refreshing to have a magic school book where the characters are all fully grown adults. It had me laughing time and time again, such a wholesome read!
I really enjoyed reading this and can't wait to see what comes next from this author.
Sugar, Spice and all things nice! That's what this book is made of! Such a great read, especially for this time of year where time is a bit more available, its one you can't put down for sure!
It was refreshing to have a magic school book where the characters are all fully grown adults. It had me laughing time and time again, such a wholesome read!
I really enjoyed reading this and can't wait to see what comes next from this author.
December 17, 2025
She is baaaaccckkk and I am LOVING it!! I missed Jessica’s stories and this was worth the wait. What a fun story! There was magic, magic school, growing friendships, a love story, sexy time, magical pets, and so much more! I couldn’t put this down. I highly recommend this book!
December 22, 2025
This was just such a quick, cozy, fun read. I enjoyed the idea of a perimenopausal, single mom getting to enjoy magic as an adult. And going back to school, and a magic school at that, is just a very fun storyline. The romance was cute, the side characters fantastic, and overall just a great time.
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