Dilly's Wine & Flea

by Marcy Dewey Mahoney

Her magic can guide lost souls … but can it heal her heart?

When Lily Cleary inherits her beloved grandmother's haunted antique shop, she's confronted by the ghosts of her past … a steamy summer love, a cruel curse, and a dangerous magic hidden away in the old lodge next door.

Decades after fleeing the Adirondack Mountain town where she spent her summers with her grandmother, Lily—now in her forties—is drawn back by fate’s pull. A chance meeting with a handsome brewmaster, whose destiny is entwined with hers, stirs a slow-burning attraction. Her hereditary spirit magic awakens again, as does the attention of her old summer flame, who’s determined to use the lodge’s dark magic to get what he wants—no matter the cost.

As Lily begins to pick up the pieces of a life she once loved, she is faced with a surrender to the love that could heal her … or fall to the darkness that has haunted her for decades.

Spice 🌶 🌶 ( Steamy, open door scenes.)
Content Car Accident, Panic Attacks, Occult, Death

436 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 28, 2025

About the author

Marcy Dewey Mahoney writes the fantastical and the spooky with a hint of funny. An Ithaca College and animation industry alum, Marcy is the author of the novel "Archwilde." Her work has been published in several fiction anthologies, and she has also penned a series of creative writing prompt journals.
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When she's not wordsmithing, Marcy can be found painting, costuming, or playing tabletop RPGs with a merry band of the Best Worst Heroes. She loves coffee (but not caffeine), cake, cats, cardigans, and undermining the patriarchy.

Reviews

[Kim · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dilly's Wine and Flea is a total delight! I stumbled upon it at an art festival where I had the pleasure of meeting the author, and it was one of the best impulse purchases I've made in a long time.

It's a fun, breezy cozy with a fantastic supernatural element that gives it a unique edge. The story is engaging, the vibe is warm and playful, and it left me grinning. Exactly what a great cozy read should be. Highly recommended — especially if you want to discover a wonderful local voice in the genre!

[Bryan Cantrell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dilly's Wine & Flea is exactly the kind of witchy rom-com I love to find. It combines small-town charm, a touch of magic, laugh-out-loud moments, and a heartfelt romance into a thoroughly enjoyable read. Add in a lovable cat with strong opinions, a business makeover, secrets from the past, and a heroine finding her way forward, and you've got a story that's both sweet and compelling. The pacing is excellent, with just enough tension and suspense to keep the pages turning. Highly recommended for fans of cozy, magical romance!

[Scott Coon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dilly’s Wine and Flea is part romance, part supernatural suspense, and all wonderful to read. Every page was a delight in this truly fantastic tale. I was touched by the family story and thrilled by the battle against greed. Each character came to life with their own story and struggle. In the end, I wanted to move to Hobblebush and be a part of this charming community that Marcy Mahoney has created. I strongly recommend Dilly’s Wine and Flea.

[Catherine · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 stars; Picked this up on vibes at the LA Festival of Books and it was so good! Cozy fantasies are hit or miss for me personally as I find they often are underdeveloped but this didn't have that problem, except the antagonist was a teensy bit cartoonish but that was alright. I teared up a little at the end, in a good way. Finds like this are why I grab random stuff at festivals, you never know what gems you'll find!

[T Brotzman · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute! Great storytelling! The conflict at the heart of the plot kept me interested, though i do think it got carried away by 50% with what felt like unnecessary details, character backstories, and a lotttt of repetitive conversations that did not aid in getting us to the end.

This is the first book i’ve read set in the ADKs where the author actually knew the area, which is ALWAYS a positive!

[Shasta · Rating 5 out of 5]

I had the pleasure of being set up at a makers market right next to Marcy Mahoney and I always try to purchase from authors and, boy, am I glad I did. This book was a real treat. Magic and myth, quirky characters and love, all incredibly well done. I loved it!

[Cassidy Norton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love the book, love the characters, love the world Marcy has created. I want to live in it. Minus the evil-doers.

[Dhara Parekh · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just what I needed to end the year with. Some coziness, some whimsy, and a whole lot of affirmation that power lies in community.

[Trudy Gleason · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book. I am glad Chip got what he deserved.

[Natalie Walsh · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely LOVED this book! Even as a teenager, Lily is so relatable. Nards is my favorite character, and I love how the story isn’t like anything I’ve ever read before. It really captures that unique, magical feeling of the Adirondacks. This is a must read!