Lily & Thorne: A Spicy Fae Fantasy Romance

House of Fieri #1

by Rhiannon Hargadon

A bookstore owner’s life is upended when her car hits a man crossing the road. Little does she know, there’s far more to this shirtless stranger than meets the eye — he’s a Lord of the Fae, and he has a few tricks to play.

This heartwarming Christmas novella explores adult, serious infertility, divorce, grief, and the slow rebuilding of hope — through an older FMC rediscovering love.

Here’s what you’re getting 👇
🌿 Redheaded fae MMC
📚 Older, divorced FMC
💔 Infertility rep
🏡 Cosy bookstore setting
❄️ Holiday and winter vibes
🤣 Chaotic humour and comedy
🌀 Small town romance
🍃 Fae lore + political tension
💞 Deeply tender romance
🔥 Open-door spice (fun and meaningful)
✨ Healing + second chances
🧡 Older FMC & MMC

Genres: Fantasy, Fantasy Romance, Fae, Romantasy, Christmas, Romance, Novella

322 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 25, 2025

About the author

There was a willow I loved by a creek; sometimes I slept there. I was never afraid, alone in the dark. There was nothing to fear from water and trees and fairytales.

The real monsters were always people.

...

Can we forgive injustice?
Do we accept the fate forced upon us?
Should we fight, no matter the cost?
How do we move on from great loss?
What would you trade to relive one moment?


I write folklore and mythology inspired dark fantasy. Emphasis on dark. I don't shy away from serious issues and emotions: suicide, depression, mental illness, abuse, death, infertility, and assault are all in my books. These are not for pleasure or shock value, but because I want to write about authentic pain and suffering, and how we heal ourselves through the bad things that have been done to us.


My books will probably make you cry. I hope it helps more than it harms.




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Reviews

[Michaela | bumblebeeslibrary · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lily & Thorne was such a cute, cozy, quick read, leaving you wanting more!

Lily the FMC, is a bit down on her luck with her bookstore, but somehow managed to hit Thorne with her car one evening, and his presence alone seems to draw women into the bookshop like flies to honey. While Lily does find this strange man to be extremely attractive, she doesn't fawn over him like all the other women, which he finds interesting. After a run in with her ex at a local restaurant, Lily and Thorne go back to her place, and things get heated.

Thorne mentions something to Lily that makes her question his motives, but one thing leads to another and their spicy streak continues, multiple times. Not too long after, a beautiful woman shows up at the shop, and Thorne is now gone, potentially forever, back to his fae kingdom. Lily is willing to do just about anything to try and see Thorne again....

This was such a cozy yet spicy read, I really enjoyed Lily's character, and we got just enough of a glimpse of who Thorne is to really want to know more about him. I loved that Lily owns a bookshop, because isn't that the dream for all of us readers? Also, I love the reference to Jamie from Outlander, because I love Outlander, and the show, and also thought it was a great reference to get an idea of what Thorne is supposed to look like. I would love to own a bookshop or huge personal library (working on this one). I won't give it away, but what Lily does at the end of the story, makes me want to read what happens next with these two, so I cannot wait to get to read more of their story.

Some Fave quotes:
"F***! It's the only word that comes to mind when you run someone over."

"His abdominal muscles are completely symmetrical, well-defined ridges that redefine the concept of washboard. He looks like the more handsome, younger brother or Jamie from Outlander..."

"The cloud of pheromones he's putting out can probably be seen from Saturn."

"I decide he IS in a cult. It's a no-shirt-no-shoes-and-we-eat-dirt cult. That being said, he's also hot as hell,..."

"...and when he licked his finger I lost three years of my lifespan."

"His biceps and pecs look like they're made from granite, clearly visible through the fabric. A third of my brain cells promptly die on impact."

Thank you to Book Sirens, and the author for gifted copy of this book!

[Chasing Silhouettes · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a contemporary romantasy novella that is absolutely lovely, like a daydream I didn't want to end.

Cozy Contenporary Fantasy . Fae Romance . Novella . Small-Town Romance . A little bit of rom-com . Amnesia . Bargains . Forbidden

Down on her luck, in the middle of a snow storm, Lily hits a man with her car on the way to her bookstore, named Happily Ever After.

"Welcome to Happily Ever After, purveyor of fine fantasies!" (pg 48)

With the roads being too hazardous in this small town, for any help to be sent out, she finds herself with no choice, but to care for the red-headed bare-chested golden-eyed mysterious stranger on her own. He is not only hot, oozing masculinity and mouth-watering allure, he seems to be just the thing to flip her luck... and perhaps even more.

""Comfortable. Curious, with dark corners to explore." Right. I resist the urge to ask if he is going to explore me." (pg 18)

And Thorne... he's there for a reason, and he has rules that he has to live by... would he break them... for her?

Enjoyed the little bits of humor and pinch me I think I'm dreaming vibes. Lily and "Mr. October" aka Thorne are an absolute delight. And omgoodness who wouldn't want a gorgeous shirtless otherworldly man who cleans and gives you looks or says things that make you blush and flush down to your toes? Give. Me. More.

What would she do to keep him? And would the daydream end, leaving her feeling even more bereft and emptier than before?

5🌟 eARC review.

[Cee · Rating 2 out of 5]

The dialogue was weird like conversations ended in the middle as she walked away, because she was always walking away.
A few little things didn’t make sense and scenes would happen for plot with no explanation given.
When she met his family and they stood there still and silent? Awkward af. Yes, that’s it the book is so so awkward.
Honestly shocked I finished it.

Don’t even get me started on the ex that cheated on her and insulted her who “said he’d be a better friend to her once they were past this” like tf?? And she accepted that?! Fuck off.

[Amanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was cozy, quick fantasy romance. Lily and Thorne were so cute. I absolutely devoured those novella in one sitting.

Lily's history pulled at my heart strings. Thorne was absolutely delicious. Together mwah..chef's kiss.

Thank you Rhiannon and BookSirens for the free arc ebook. This is my voluntary honest review.

[Brittany Revuelta · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lily & Thorne by Rhiannon Hargadon was a quietly satisfying read that really shines in its romance and steady pacing. The second-chance love story felt thoughtful and emotionally grounded, especially with Lily, an older, divorced FMC whose life experience added depth and realism to the narrative. I loved the inclusion of infertility representation—it was handled with care and authenticity and added meaningful emotional weight without overpowering the story. Thorne, the redheaded fae MMC with a secret identity, brought just the right mix of charm, mystery, and longing, and the slow unraveling of his truth kept me invested. While it didn’t completely sweep me away, it was a well-balanced, heartfelt romance that I genuinely enjoyed and would recommend to readers who love mature characters, gentle fantasy elements, and second-chance stories with substance. ✨📚

[Teresa · Rating 4 out of 5]

✨𝒜𝑅𝒞 𝑅𝑒𝓋𝒾𝑒𝓌✨
📖: Lily and Thorne (House of Fieri, Book 1)

Lily & Thorne is a sweet and cozy novella about a bookstore owner down on her luck and a mysterious and wickedly handsome stranger she hits with her car. Ooops. Talk about a memorable meet-cute! Except he can’t remember everything…

Tropes:
📚Bookish FMC
💞Second chance romance
🫂Forced proximity
🌨️Snowed in
💫Magic & bargains
🧝‍♂️Fae lore
🌶️: open door

Calling all Jamie Fraser girlies! This story is for you! The prose is playful and riotous. I loved the banter and searing chemistry between these two. But what does fate have in store for them?

This story takes place in a contemporary setting mixed with fantasy elements that are slowly revealed. I desperately need to dive into the Descendents of the Fates series and hope to see more of these characters in future stories!

Huge thanks to the author for the review copy! This is my honest and voluntary review.

[britta ⋆˙⟡]

Despite loving another book by this author, I found the plot and dialogue in this one not very believable and uncomfortable to read. DNF.

[Heather Young · Rating 5 out of 5]

This novella is a cozy contemporary romance sprinkled with fae fantasy. It's one of those stories  that makes me wish I could magically shrink it down to fit in my pocket.That way, I can pull it out when needed, for girly giggles, steamy spice and secret smiles on the go.

The story begins with Lily, a thirty-something divorcee just trying to get by in the aftermath of heart wrenching tragedy and betrayal. Can I just say how refreshing it is to have a FMC who is real and messy and described with perfectly average attributes? I love her snarky inner monologue and of-course-this-new-bad-thing-is-happening-so-im-just-going-to-roll-with-it attitude. Many of us have been there. We get it. I related to her so hard. 

A winter storm in a rural small town literally drops a handsome stranger in her lap after hitting him with her car (of course she does) forcing them to seek shelter in her run down bookshop/2nd floor apartment. Reeling, with a shirtless, wickedly hot red-headed man, who has no idea who he is, she takes the proverbial F%#K IT approach and decides to let him stay to recover. Hilarious banter quickly ensues as the two awkwardly struggle to get to know one another.🫦

Thorne is dreamy in that to-good-to-be-true kind of way that's wrapped in intrigue, a hint of danger and sexy sly smiles. Luckily he insists on the help-a-girl-out while I sleep on your couch bit and I'm here for it!  A man that's good with plants, loves to read AND cook? Who oozes warmth and a calm confidence and those sinful bedroom eyes? Sign me up! Why is it that women seem to flock to him? What's with the strange secrets and rules? Can he convince her that she's perfect in her imperfection? Doesn't she see he only has eyes for her?

This heartwarming short story feels like a cozy bookstore ambiance romance with magic and spice, but there are some heavy themes so please check your trigger warnings. While this was a quick and easy read, the story has some somber notes around the journey of a woman trying to reconnect to herself after significant trauma and pain. Overall, this read was such a fun time! A naughty sweet treat that left me feeling warm and hopeful with a perfectly perfect ending.  

“He might have had it first. But it's mine now”

Cozy Bookstore
Small Town
Amnesia
Mate Bonds

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Maddy Freitas · Rating 5 out of 5]

I went into this novella not knowing what to expect (honestly, I’m not even sure how it landed on my Kindle—probably from the author’s newsletter?), but I’m so glad I picked it up!

This character art instantly caught my eyes as I'm apparently turning into a character art girlie, and then the story pulled me right in. I’ve never read an ebook that included random art tucked into the pages, and it was such a fun surprise. Think sexy fae male in nothing but an apron ❤️‍🔥

Our FMC literally starts the story by hitting the MMC with her car (😂 talk about a meet-cute), and from there, things only get better. Enter one very unexpected sexy fae male, plenty of winter vibes, and a story that managed to be both cute and surprising. I did not see that ending coming!

This was a cozy, quick read that gave me exactly the vibes I didn’t know I was looking for. Now that I’ve had a taste of Hargadon’s writing, I’m even more excited to dive into Bloody Black, even though it’s a completely different story.

[Bernadette Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you are in a reading slump or need a palate cleanser this sweet little romance story would be perfect for you. It follows Lily a bookshop owner and her strange encounter with a man who has lost his memory. In a whirlwind of events they are both breaking rules they have set for themselves and some rules that have been set for them. Lily is probably one of the most relatable characters I’ve read in a VERY long time and Thorne is the book boyfriend everyone is looking for. Following their story and where they end up all wrapped up in the sweetest book store was just what I needed!

[em (whats.em.reading) · Rating 3 out of 5]

super cozy novella, a fae lord being banished to the human realm and finding his mate, lOVE this. Love Rhiannon’s writing so so much, i almost wish this was longer, i wanted it a little more fleshed out, some of Lilys healing felt a little rushed, and the ending was a bit rushed for me. But i still really enjoyed this, who doesn’t love a red headed MMC, plus a FMC in her 30s ?! we need more of this.
Love Rhiannon’s work so so much <3

[Steph · Rating 5 out of 5]

***Minor spoilers - Infertility Trigger Warning ***

I had the privilege of reading Lily and Thorne as an ARC reader when it was initially a shorter story as part of the Bewitched Blooms anthology and it was an incredible read then, now as part of Rhi's Street Team, I am honoured to be one of the first to have read a newer and longer version which is now a standalone novella.

Lily and Thorne is probably one of my favourite stories that Rhi has ever written . It's so beautiful, equal parts heartwarming and hopeful, as it is heartbreaking and raw.

Lily is a divorced book shop owner who meets Thorne when she hits him with her car...yes really! Thorne is a handsome stranger who comes into Lily’s life arguably when she needs it most. He seems to know exactly what she’s thinking and can read her like a book. But he does have some quirks and he's definitely not your average human male.

The elements that make this book so beautiful are the emotions and connections between people that Rhi draws out in her characters. Lily has experienced loss and grief on a level you can't fully understand unless you've battled infertility yourself. She is vulnerable and slow to trust, and even when everything she's ever wanted is right in front of her, the primal need to shield her heart from disappointment is her downfall.

Corinne and Lily's friendship was a highlight of mine from the short story and I love that we get to explore this a lot more in this version. Their bond is unshakeable - they get frustrated with each other and have little arguments, but ultimately they are there for each other and a lifeline when they need it most. Some of Corinne's antics and Lily's disbelief at her best friend throughout had me absolutely howling with laughter.

And then there's the males. Thorne and Lily's ex James. Thorne is full of life - he worships the ground Lily walks on and he is funny and loving, but mostly you love him because he sees her. He sees past the armour she's built around herself. Not because he's magical, but because he looks and he listens. He's patient. He's present. He tells Lily truth's she needs to hear. He has his own reasons for not making himself vulnerable to her, but he does it anyway because love means taking chances...

James is the polar opposite. A selfish individual who blamed Lily for all their challenges, who didn't bother to try and dig beneath the surface of the emotions she showed, because he didn't want to. It's easier for him to place blame on her and call her cold and unfeeling than to process his own grief and to TRY. So that's what he does. As someone who has been through a lengthy infertility battle and early miscarriages, my heart broke and raged for Lily on multiple occasions, especially in her memory flashbacks. Her grief was my own - I know those pieces of her shattered heart and hope ,and what it's like to try and hold them and yourself together when it seems impossible all too well.

It's for all those reasons that you should pick up Lily and Thorne and Rhi's other books. Rhi's stories are all written from her heart - they explore difficult topics that are hard for most to talk about. But reading her books make me feel seen and that's why they and the characters she writes are so beautiful.

[Chaos & Courtships~ Lauren · Rating 5 out of 5]

When I first read this as a short story earlier this year, I fell head over heels in love. It left me somehow fulfilled, while simultaneously craving MORE. More of these beloved characters, more of this beautiful story, and more details about where they end up, and how their lives play out. I’ve been dying to reconnect with them- as if these characters are old friends that I lost touch with. Well, with this novella length glow up, I finally got that sweet closure I’ve be so desperate for. It delivered all of my favorite pieces of the original story, with more details, more lore, and the ending I’ve waiting for.

This beautiful, heartwarming story is so different than anything this author has ever written. It takes place mostly in our world, but in the Descendants Of The Fates universe, and serves as the beginning of a series of second generation standalone spinoffs. Our FMC, Lily, is a fantasy and folklore obsessed small bookstore owner (I related to her SO hard), who’s still reeling from a painful divorce, and a lengthy battle with loss and infertility. Her shop is struggling, and she’s a bit lost, feeling overcome with self doubt and loneliness. When Thorne suddenly drops into her life… after she hits him with her car… her world is turned upside down.

Thorne, who happens to resemble a young Jamie Fraser, is exactly what Lily needs. He’s a complete mystery, having lost his memories in the crash, but he’s fascinated with Lily and everything in her world. Especially her bookshop… and Target. He challenges her, and changes her perspective, and she does the same for him.

As the story progresses, there is some adventure, and laugh out loud humor, as Lily and her bestie find themselves out of their depths, when they get a taste of the fantasy world that Thorne comes from. Though mostly based in a cozy bookstore, there are sprinklings of Fae, mythology, and magic, making it a perfectly balanced portal fantasy.

At its heart, this is a story of healing, second chance love, and finding the light in your darkest hour. I absolutely ate this up, and even with its novella length, I felt all the feels. I laughed, cried more than once, and felt so connected to Lily- her story gives me hope, and that’s no small feat. And the chemistry and spice… the heat between Lily & Thorn made my toes curl, and gave me LIFE. Looking forward to more adventures in this world, and falling just as hard for the next couple in the series.


✨While this can be read on its own, you will love it even more if you work your way through The Descendants Of The Fates series!

[Lilie · Rating 5 out of 5]

i don’t hand out 5 star ratings lightly, and i’ve never given one to an ARC read before, but this little novella was so good. i think my only complaint is it wasn’t longer 😂
writing style was right up my alley and pacing was pretty much perfect. a digestible story that covers all the feels.
Thorne is absolutely delectable and Lily is definitely relatable.
i highly recommend this book if you want a super quick read (it’s only 95 pages) and those warm, cozy vibes.

[Amz.Loves.Books · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was given this book as an ARC but this is an honest review.

This was such a cute, short, easy read. I was left wanting more: what happened next, why was he there and how did he get back?
It is really well written and I got very invested in Lily and was thoroughly on the journey with her.

The only reason it's a four star and not 5 was there were lots of hot looks, kissing and more but not much dialogue. I got to know Lily but not very much about Thorne. So when she is confessing she loves him, it's a little bit "okay but what makes it love or is it lust?" and I felt the ending was a little rushed. we have 12 chapters of them forced together and 2 chapters of him leaving and coming back.

I can't wait to read more!

I would definitely recommend this for a cute, romcom, small town romance.

[Tara Arriola · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received this as an ARC and this is my honest review.

I went into this blind and was so glad I did. This book was a story that I didn't see coming.

Beautiful writing, cute story, and my heart is so much lighter knowing that pain has a place in art.

[Niki · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a cute, quick, light read. I wish it were longer, and there was more, though.

[Hannah · Rating 5 out of 5]

A perfect fall/winter read! It’s cute, cozy, beautifully spicy, and with just enough stakes to keep you reading late into the night. You won’t regret reading this!

[WhippedStitchReads (J.A.Y) SEMI-HIATUS · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rating 4⭐
Spice 📖.5

ARC Review

It's always hard to write a short story when you want to write more but you're limited. This was one of them. I felt the book could have been written longer, however, I did enjoy the show don't tell of Thorne. Like you know something is off about him, you just don't know whether if it's a good or bad thing.

I wish we got more character depth of Lily. We got the brief history that she is divorced due to infedlity of her ex-husband. There is obviously more but wasn't explained until towards the end of the book. And speaking of the end, omg, I wanted to cry. Out of rage or sadness I wasn't sure because HOW CAN IT JUST END LIKE THAT. Is their story done, or will it continue in the next book?! THESE ARE THE QUESTIONS I NEED TO KNOW.

Spoilers Starting here:
I had a feeling Thorne was fae, but I felt it was slightly cliche, and wanted a tiny bit more from him. The "romance" was pretty much insta-love and I'm not always a fan of insta-love. I would have liked more interaction with each other for the romance to bloom. He also felt wayyyy too possessive which like I get (in a way) but again felt rushed.

Can we also talk about how she summoned a damn demon to find him, and in exchange, the demon took her memorieS? NOT KNOWING THE FACT THE SAID DEMON MADE HER FORGET WHO THORNE WAS? LIKE AHHHHHH WHY, I THOUGHT SHE WAS GOING TO TAKE THE MEMORIES OF HER CHILD NOT THORNE! (I'm actually thinking the demon took both memories of Thorne and her child because they were the most traumatic experience.) Anyways I'm still upset about it lol

I received the ARC through BookSirens from the author. This review is my true and honest thoughts

[Meg (fantasybook.adventurer) · Rating 4 out of 5]

✨Lily & Thorne✨

Another meaningful read by Rhi and, just like Bloody Black, we hit topics that are difficult but represented so well you feel seen and heard.

This precious novella takes place in small town Tennessee when our FMC Lily accidentally hits a mysterious and very attractive half-dressed male. Snowed in, she fears the worst but soon finds that he is more help than hurt to her constant bad luck. However, he can’t remember his name and seems to be hiding something.

As Thorne, our MMC, assists Lily with her bookshop, she realizes how his presence begins to help her heal from a traumatic past. We get comfort, grief rep, green flags, and spice all packed into this 90 page read!

I enjoyed watching Lily heal. Her story made me root for her, want to punch her ex-husband’s face multiple times, and trip his new wife lol. And side note, I absolutely adore the notes below the chapter number!!

Tropes you may find in LAT are hidden identities, modern day meets magical, forced proximity, medium spice, sort but sassy bookish FMC, possessive fire haired MMC who can cook, and a sweet conclusion.

Thank you to Rhi and booksirens for this gifted arc! I can’t wait to read more from Rhi.

[Deirdre · Rating 1 out of 5]

This was a huge letdown for me. The main character was so rude and awkward, yet she was calling the MMC names because he was direct. Being direct and being an asshole are different things. I was bothered by what a hypocrite she was. Also, the internal dialogue sucked up the story and almost nothing happened the first 40%, I got bored.

Truthfully, this was a shortened, less interesting version of A Thorn in Every Heart by Kate King. We had a low income, down on her luck MFC from Earth whose partner was cheating or had cheated. We also had a Prince Fae forced onto Earth. She learns about fae and their world. There was spice at first and then they end up being mates. There was also the huge bookish theme integrated into the story. This book was different from Kate’s book, a lot shorter and less depth, but so much was similar I couldn’t stop comparing.

[Kellie · Rating 4 out of 5]

SPOILERS
Thank you to BooksSirens & Rhiannon Hargadon for this ARC in return for an honest review.

Why is this only a novella? I need more.

What an absolutely beautiful short story. Seriously—why is this only a novella? It had everything I love in a full-length romance, just packed into a smaller package… and now I’m left wanting all the in-between moments.

It kicks off with one of my favorite tropes: the FMC crashes her car into someone. You already know this can go one of two ways—death or the man of your dreams. And lucky Lily? She gets the dream. Not just any dream, but a Jamie-from-Outlander type who smells like marshmallows and firewood. YES, PLEASE.

Lily’s a total mess—idiot ex-husband, trauma, debt—and then BAM, she hits Thorne. Mysterious, gorgeous, emotionally layered Thorne. And did I mention the FAE?! Because yes, that too. From the second they met, I was rooting for them. My heart fluttered, my chest ached, and I was completely pulled in.

This short story hits all the right notes: heartbreak, healing, chemistry, butterflies, kisses, spice, and a magical twist. And that ending?? Grrrr. It made me stop and think, “What would I do?” I love when books do that—make me question everything in the best way.

3.5 stars for now because it’s just too short.
But if this were a full novel with all the depth, detail, and emotional development? I would give it a 5 star - rounding it up to a 4 star

[Kayla Marie · Rating 5 out of 5]

LILY & THORNE

“Montheia. I see where you ache, and I will kiss you exactly in that place. Until you forget the pain.”

“Because you fit me. What you think of as rough edges are simply the parts of you that were made for me.“

A lord of the Fae… a human woman… snowed in at a cozy bookstore…

When Lily hits a shirtless man with her car in the middle of a snowstorm, the collision sparks an unexpected relationship and connection with someone who is so much more than he seems.

I did not expect to fall in love with this novella as much as I did. But here I am, completely obsessed and officially claiming my first red-headed book boyfriend. Thorne was everything. Absolutely perfection. And Lily… I connected with her so deeply. Her self-doubt, her inner battles, the way she second guesses everything and prepares for the worst as a form of self-protection. It was all so real and relatable. She was her own biggest obstacle until Thorne slipped past her defenses and helped her see herself differently. Watching that unfold was genuinely beautiful.

This story felt like a cozy, sweet, spicy, magical snow-globe of a dream that I never wanted to end.

[Lynn Ihle · Rating 3 out of 5]

What a fun read! If you’re looking for a little palette cleanser before starting another series, this is the book for you! I felt as if I could truly relate to our FMC, Lily. She’s been through a lot and blames herself. Seeing her growth was refreshing. I found myself kicking my legs and squealing to becoming very frustrated with some of the things Lily was saying about herself. It made me FEEL more than some of the 600+ page books I’ve read. Thorne is a breath of fresh air himself. Thank you to BookSirens for this ARC and to Rhiannon Hargdon for the experience. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily

[Unnamednonsense · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was cute and dark simultaneously. Love really can be found in the most unexpected of places.

I’m not really sure if I love the way our characters meet. The dynamic it creates is dark and a little uncomfortable, and it took me out of the book a little bit.

For such a short book, the story really moves quickly while still making you feel like you’re reading a longer work.

Thank you very much to Rhiannon Hargadon and Book Sirens for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

[Amanda✨️ · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lily & Thorne might just have the most unforgettable meet-cute I’ve ever read. Snowstorm, a car, and a very unexpected stranger. It’s a short story, but it’s full of charm, romance, and a touch of magic. Lily’s life is a bit all over the place at the start, which makes her feel relatable, and Thorne well, he keeps things interesting.

The story touches on some heavier topics and past experiences, so it’s worth checking trigger warnings. There are also some steamy moments sprinkled in, which add just the right amount of heat without taking over the story. It never feels rushed despite being short, and the worldbuilding hints at plenty more to come in the House of Fieri series.

Overall, a fun and engaging start to a promising series. I’m excited to see where Lily and Thorne go next.

[Casey King · Rating 3 out of 5]

I did enjoy this because it was a quick read which makes sense for it being a Novella. I felt like there wasn't much chemistry between thr characters and I feel like there could have been moe banter or just conversation betwrrn thr 2 characters. I am hoping this is just the opening to an actual series. I did notice one Easter egg which is why I am now curious about the other series Rhiannon has and if we will see more Lily & Thorne or if they will get their own story and not just a novella because I am curious to learn more about Thorne and where hes from.

[Romie (romesreads) · Rating 3 out of 5]

a quick and cosy fantasy romance with a sprinkle of magic!

lily and thorne were so cute together, I love how patient and caring thorne was with lily and her troubled past - it was also really refreshing to have a messy 30 y/o fmc depicted in a fantasy for once

i’m hoping this will be the start of a new fantasy series potentially? i did wish there was a bit more to explore within the fae world and hopefully this is an introduction into that

[Lora Hogg · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you to Book Sirens & Rhiannon Hargadon for this free advance review copy, here is my voluntary review: Ahh this was a brilliant short story! I loved the premise of this tale & how the plot was so quick to action (literally within the first few sentences). I enjoyed the charisma between Lily & Thorne & the development of their connection as the story went on; so much so I was devastated when the book came to a close (please, please write the rest Rhiannon!!).

[Angelica Ybarra · Rating 5 out of 5]

ARC Review
Lily and Thorne (House of Fieri Series).

I loved Lily and Thorne. It was a nice quick read and just made me happy. I definitely need more of their story.

Lily and Thorne is my first read from Author Rhiannon Hargadon and it won't be my last. I recommend this book to anyone who loves close proximity tropes, romance, and fantasy.