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House of Fieri #1
Lily & Thorne: A Spicy Fae Fantasy Romance
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
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
322 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 25, 2025
About the author
Rhiannon Hargadon
9 books830 followersThere 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.
Official Site: https://www.rhiannonhargadon.com
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Email: hello AT rhiannonhargadon.com
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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.
Official Site: https://www.rhiannonhargadon.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rhiannonhar...
Email: hello AT rhiannonhargadon.com
Tiktok: rhiannonhargadon
Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/profile/rhian...
Thanks for reading.
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May 20, 2026 I received the audiobook from Dark Star Romance.
Lily and Thorn gave me exactly the kind of fae romance I wanted: moody, spicy, dramatic, funny, and centered around a FMC I actually connected with.
Lily being 35 and divorced was one of my favorite parts. Thank you for giving me a heroine with actual life experience, baggage, and reasons for reacting the way she does instead of another twenty-something thrown into fantasy chaos with perfect hair and suspiciously calm decision-making. Lily is dramatic, but honestly, I understood her. Because same.
There is also so much more to her. The heavier parts of her story gave her even more depth.
Lily and Thorn’s dynamic was so good. The tension, banter, chemistry, and spice all felt connected to who they were as characters. The spicy scenes were perfectly spicy.
The audiobook was excellent. Both narrators carried the emotion, tension, and humor really well, and their performances made Lily and Thorn’s dynamic feel natural from the start. Their chemistry came through in the quiet moments and the spice, making the audio easy to stay with the story from beginning to end. I immersive read this, audio and text, in one sitting.
I’d recommend this to listeners who like spicy fae romance, older FMCs with real life baggage, heavier subject themes, protective MMCs, strong chemistry, emotional layers, and audiobooks where the duet narration brings the characters fully to life.
Lily and Thorn gave me exactly the kind of fae romance I wanted: moody, spicy, dramatic, funny, and centered around a FMC I actually connected with.
Lily being 35 and divorced was one of my favorite parts. Thank you for giving me a heroine with actual life experience, baggage, and reasons for reacting the way she does instead of another twenty-something thrown into fantasy chaos with perfect hair and suspiciously calm decision-making. Lily is dramatic, but honestly, I understood her. Because same.
There is also so much more to her. The heavier parts of her story gave her even more depth.
Lily and Thorn’s dynamic was so good. The tension, banter, chemistry, and spice all felt connected to who they were as characters. The spicy scenes were perfectly spicy.
The audiobook was excellent. Both narrators carried the emotion, tension, and humor really well, and their performances made Lily and Thorn’s dynamic feel natural from the start. Their chemistry came through in the quiet moments and the spice, making the audio easy to stay with the story from beginning to end. I immersive read this, audio and text, in one sitting.
I’d recommend this to listeners who like spicy fae romance, older FMCs with real life baggage, heavier subject themes, protective MMCs, strong chemistry, emotional layers, and audiobooks where the duet narration brings the characters fully to life.
April 12, 2025
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!
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!
March 26, 2025
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.
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.
December 8, 2025
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.
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.
November 8, 2025
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.
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.
January 28, 2026
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. ✨📚
June 11, 2026
ALC Review
Rating 4⭐
Spice 📖📖.5
ALC Review to come
ARC Review
Rating 4⭐
Spice 📖.5
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 received the ARC through BookSirens from the author. This review is my true and honest thoughts
Rating 4⭐
Spice 📖📖.5
ALC Review to come
ARC Review
Rating 4⭐
Spice 📖.5
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 received the ARC through BookSirens from the author. This review is my true and honest thoughts
May 10, 2025
✨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.
📖: 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.
November 24, 2025
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.
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.
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December 22, 2025Despite loving another book by this author, I found the plot and dialogue in this one not very believable and uncomfortable to read. DNF.
August 17, 2025
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.
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.
September 17, 2025
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.
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.
May 30, 2026
Lily & Thorne
By: Rhiannon Hargadon
Performed by: Troy Duran & RL Hemm
Book 1
“You fit me. What you think of as rough edges, are simply the parts made for me” - Thorne
Lily is a bookshop owner, dream job right? Well perhaps.
Thorne a fae prince just trying to please his family. Until he realizes his happiness should come first. Thank you to DARKSTAR Audio for the ALC and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
This is a quick read. Has some banter and a lot of edging.
When the reader got personal n for you comes along, you always know. Or, if you don’t know, that’s what best friends are for.
This is a new to me author. And her writing style s easy to read, cohesive and easy to follow.
New to me narrator RL Hemm was delightful. I look forward to hearing a lot more from her. Troy has the voice you can get lost in, and with this one he’s no different.
Story: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🌶️🌶️
Narration: 🎙️🎙️🎙️🎙️
“I’d rather miss you for all of my life, than fill 1 hour with another woman” - Thorne
By: Rhiannon Hargadon
Performed by: Troy Duran & RL Hemm
Book 1
“You fit me. What you think of as rough edges, are simply the parts made for me” - Thorne
Lily is a bookshop owner, dream job right? Well perhaps.
Thorne a fae prince just trying to please his family. Until he realizes his happiness should come first. Thank you to DARKSTAR Audio for the ALC and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
This is a quick read. Has some banter and a lot of edging.
When the reader got personal n for you comes along, you always know. Or, if you don’t know, that’s what best friends are for.
This is a new to me author. And her writing style s easy to read, cohesive and easy to follow.
New to me narrator RL Hemm was delightful. I look forward to hearing a lot more from her. Troy has the voice you can get lost in, and with this one he’s no different.
Story: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🌶️🌶️
Narration: 🎙️🎙️🎙️🎙️
“I’d rather miss you for all of my life, than fill 1 hour with another woman” - Thorne
May 26, 2026
This book is already available, but this review is also for the ALC I received. Troy Duran plays Thorne, and is fantastic, as always. I expected as much because I love his work. Now, R.L. Hemm plays Lily. I have not listened to her work before, and she is amazing! Absolute fire. My favorite aspect was her ability to really express the character's emotions. She will definitely be added to my favorite narrators list. As for the book itself, I gave it a 4 star rating. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because I wish there would have been more detail on certain parts of the story. Other than that, Lily & Thorne by Rhiannon Hargadon is a must read! I loved it! The narrators just make it even better. Definitely get the audio when it comes out! You will not be disappointed!
May 26, 2026
5 STARS !!!!!!! Amazing audio performance .. I'd totally listen again (not something i do much)
Thank you Dark Star Romance for this audiobook.
What to expect:
🖤 Absolute top-tier banter
🖤 High stakes & heavy tension
🖤 burn the world down for her
🖤 fmc Unapologetic autonomy
🖤 fmc growth after infertility, INFIDELITY and divorce
🖤mmc fae lord
🖤snowed in forced proximity
🖤secret IDENTITY
I am completely and utterly undone by this book. The tension between Lily and Thorne was so thick you could cut it with a knife, but it’s the fierce, protective devotion that completely stole my heart. Thorne is officially elite book boyfriend material—the sheer intensity of how he loves her is everything.
Thank you Dark Star Romance for this audiobook.
What to expect:
🖤 Absolute top-tier banter
🖤 High stakes & heavy tension
🖤 burn the world down for her
🖤 fmc Unapologetic autonomy
🖤 fmc growth after infertility, INFIDELITY and divorce
🖤mmc fae lord
🖤snowed in forced proximity
🖤secret IDENTITY
I am completely and utterly undone by this book. The tension between Lily and Thorne was so thick you could cut it with a knife, but it’s the fierce, protective devotion that completely stole my heart. Thorne is officially elite book boyfriend material—the sheer intensity of how he loves her is everything.
May 27, 2026
Lily & Thorne by Rhiannon Hargadon
Book 1 in the House of Fieri series.
🎧 Duet narration by R.L. Hemm and Troy Duran.
This was such a heartwarming story. I rooted for Thorne and Lily right from the start, and Lily absolutely broke my heart with her trauma, loneliness, and insecurities.
🎧I loved the narration by R.L. Hemm and Troy Duran. R.L. Hemm really translated all of Lily’s turmoil and insecurities into pure emotion and the narration felt incredibly heartfelt throughout. Troy Duran was the perfect swoon-worthy fae lord, and the way Thorne cared for Lily was honestly heart wrenching in the best possible way.
I listened to this in one go and I highly recommend the audio produced by Dark Star Romance. I cannot wait to listen to more of the House of Fieri series.
If you like:
• Redemption
• Age gap
• Second chance at love
• Tender romance
• Small town
• Forced proximity
Please check your triggers as this story contains themes of infertility, death of a child, infidelity, and divorce.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ story
🎧🎧🎧🎧🎧 narration
🌶️🌶️✨ 2.5 spice
Thank you very much Dark Star Romance for this audio review copy. All opinions are my own.
Book 1 in the House of Fieri series.
🎧 Duet narration by R.L. Hemm and Troy Duran.
This was such a heartwarming story. I rooted for Thorne and Lily right from the start, and Lily absolutely broke my heart with her trauma, loneliness, and insecurities.
🎧I loved the narration by R.L. Hemm and Troy Duran. R.L. Hemm really translated all of Lily’s turmoil and insecurities into pure emotion and the narration felt incredibly heartfelt throughout. Troy Duran was the perfect swoon-worthy fae lord, and the way Thorne cared for Lily was honestly heart wrenching in the best possible way.
I listened to this in one go and I highly recommend the audio produced by Dark Star Romance. I cannot wait to listen to more of the House of Fieri series.
If you like:
• Redemption
• Age gap
• Second chance at love
• Tender romance
• Small town
• Forced proximity
Please check your triggers as this story contains themes of infertility, death of a child, infidelity, and divorce.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ story
🎧🎧🎧🎧🎧 narration
🌶️🌶️✨ 2.5 spice
Thank you very much Dark Star Romance for this audio review copy. All opinions are my own.
September 9, 2025
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!
December 16, 2025
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
Love Rhiannon’s work so so much <3
May 26, 2026
*ALC Reviewer* Lily & Thorne is such an incredible story. I love how Lily is such a real character with real life struggles handled with care. I love the banter between characters and how the story flows. The narration is so amazing and I just love Troy Duran! A definite must on audiobook.
May 26, 2026
AUDIO REVIEW
Lily and Thorne is the perfect cozy fae romance. I loved the fact that is was mostly centered around Lily and her life.
Lily is massively down on her luck when she knocks over a man in a snow storm and there begins the most chaotic but cutest relationship!
Thorne is the biggest green flag ever and I just loved him!
The narrators were amazing and brought the characters to life perfectly and made me enjoy the story even more.
Lily and Thorne is the perfect cozy fae romance. I loved the fact that is was mostly centered around Lily and her life.
Lily is massively down on her luck when she knocks over a man in a snow storm and there begins the most chaotic but cutest relationship!
Thorne is the biggest green flag ever and I just loved him!
The narrators were amazing and brought the characters to life perfectly and made me enjoy the story even more.
November 11, 2025
***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.
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.
November 11, 2025
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!
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!
August 16, 2025
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.
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.
November 25, 2025
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.
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.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 30, 2025
This was a cute, quick, light read. I wish it were longer, and there was more, though.
November 9, 2025
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!
May 25, 2026
Grateful for this ALC received from Dark Star Romance
Narrated by Troy Duran and R.L. Hemm
⭐️⭐️ for the story.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ for the narrators
I was really looking forward to this listen. The description had me very intrigued and I am a big fan of Troy Duran. With this being shared the story was lacking so much. Conversations that were being had just ended with no true explanations, she was always walking away from him. The story just lacked so much for me. It just didn't make sense and it was tough in many places to really get drawn in and connected to the characters. You got a little blip about Thorne in the beginning, then you get bits and pieces about Lily. I didn't feel it. There was no character development with this book. There was no clarity about a lot of things until almost near the end of the story and even then it lacked.
Lilly would just constantly complain about she hasn't been with anybody for 2 yrs and then go into the sorrow of her infertility and losing a child yet there is no communication about this with Thorne throughout the book until again near the end. This book in so many ways was so awkward to listen to. The spice was ok. The narrators did a good job with their parts though I do wish that the R.L. Hemm gave a little bit more distinction between Lily, her sister and Lily's best friend as it was a little tough to figure out who was who.
Then there's the whole part about her ex-husband who used to be her best friend and how he ended up cheating on her got married to the woman he cheated with now they're having a baby. There's this small anger between Lily and the ex-husband then near the end of the story, he comes back and says we were really great best friends, I hope that we can become that again and Lily accepts!! I'm like are you serious right now?! He cheated, got another woman pregnant and you're accepting his apology to become friends again?? WTF that's a hard no.
This Story had so much potential yet fell hard for me even after the first few chapters.
Narrated by Troy Duran and R.L. Hemm
⭐️⭐️ for the story.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ for the narrators
I was really looking forward to this listen. The description had me very intrigued and I am a big fan of Troy Duran. With this being shared the story was lacking so much. Conversations that were being had just ended with no true explanations, she was always walking away from him. The story just lacked so much for me. It just didn't make sense and it was tough in many places to really get drawn in and connected to the characters. You got a little blip about Thorne in the beginning, then you get bits and pieces about Lily. I didn't feel it. There was no character development with this book. There was no clarity about a lot of things until almost near the end of the story and even then it lacked.
Lilly would just constantly complain about she hasn't been with anybody for 2 yrs and then go into the sorrow of her infertility and losing a child yet there is no communication about this with Thorne throughout the book until again near the end. This book in so many ways was so awkward to listen to. The spice was ok. The narrators did a good job with their parts though I do wish that the R.L. Hemm gave a little bit more distinction between Lily, her sister and Lily's best friend as it was a little tough to figure out who was who.
Then there's the whole part about her ex-husband who used to be her best friend and how he ended up cheating on her got married to the woman he cheated with now they're having a baby. There's this small anger between Lily and the ex-husband then near the end of the story, he comes back and says we were really great best friends, I hope that we can become that again and Lily accepts!! I'm like are you serious right now?! He cheated, got another woman pregnant and you're accepting his apology to become friends again?? WTF that's a hard no.
This Story had so much potential yet fell hard for me even after the first few chapters.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 21, 2026
Audio Review
Duet Narration by R.L. Hemm and Troy Duran
"Magic isn’t about facts, it’s about believing. If you can believe in me, you’ll remember.”
Tropes:
Fantasy
Fae Lord x Human
Bookstore Setting
Small town
Infertility rep
Healing
Second chance
This story follows Lily, a divorced, broke bookstore owner in a quiet small town who finds her life upturned when she accidentally hits an ancient Earth Fae lord with her car. Stranded together for just seven days before his realm claims him, an unforgettable bond forms. This was such a precious book. I truly felt for Lily, her ex-husband's affair, betrayal, and infertility has left her given up on love and hope. Thorne was truly there for her, grounding her with his patience, protecting her space, and showing her what real devotion looks like.
To be honest, for a novella, this made me feel all of the feels, bringing plenty of spice and intimacy between Lily and Thorne, alongside some hilarious scenes with Lily's BFF Corinne (she's everyone's best friend). The infertility rep was handled with so much care—I felt like it was a safe space for any woman who has gone through this to discuss it. I'm excited to discover more from the House of Fieri.
R.L. Hemm breathed so much life into Lily, capturing her complex feelings of grief and blossoming joy perfectly. Troy Duran was the absolute perfect choice for Thorne, mixing a commanding, powerful presence with an intensely soft, protective edge that made the romance hit so much harder.
A huge thank you to Dark Star Romance and the author for this ALC.
Duet Narration by R.L. Hemm and Troy Duran
"Magic isn’t about facts, it’s about believing. If you can believe in me, you’ll remember.”
Tropes:
Fantasy
Fae Lord x Human
Bookstore Setting
Small town
Infertility rep
Healing
Second chance
This story follows Lily, a divorced, broke bookstore owner in a quiet small town who finds her life upturned when she accidentally hits an ancient Earth Fae lord with her car. Stranded together for just seven days before his realm claims him, an unforgettable bond forms. This was such a precious book. I truly felt for Lily, her ex-husband's affair, betrayal, and infertility has left her given up on love and hope. Thorne was truly there for her, grounding her with his patience, protecting her space, and showing her what real devotion looks like.
To be honest, for a novella, this made me feel all of the feels, bringing plenty of spice and intimacy between Lily and Thorne, alongside some hilarious scenes with Lily's BFF Corinne (she's everyone's best friend). The infertility rep was handled with so much care—I felt like it was a safe space for any woman who has gone through this to discuss it. I'm excited to discover more from the House of Fieri.
R.L. Hemm breathed so much life into Lily, capturing her complex feelings of grief and blossoming joy perfectly. Troy Duran was the absolute perfect choice for Thorne, mixing a commanding, powerful presence with an intensely soft, protective edge that made the romance hit so much harder.
A huge thank you to Dark Star Romance and the author for this ALC.
September 9, 2025
✨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.
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.
May 20, 2026
Thank you to the author and Dark Star Romance for the opportunity and ALC copy of Lily & Thorne.
Are you wanting a cozy small town romance? Do you wish that romance included representation of an older FMC and the cozy found family vibe? Do you want all of that but then add a fae lord, forced proximity, burning tension and yearning that will have you hanging on each word? If you said yes to any of that then this audio is for you.
The story of Lily and Thorne was captivating and a great mix of small town romance and romantasy. The two genres blended seamlessly and produced a story that ran you through so many emotions. This audio has me excited for any future books.
The narration for this book was really well cast. Both narrators took on these characters and brought them to life for the reader. Their voices worked well together and the quality was excellent. While mostly from Lily's POV you do get duet style narration throughout the full audio which is always a bonus.
Overall I think this is an audio for anyone looking for a contemporary romance or a romantasy. It really does check the boxes for all.
Are you wanting a cozy small town romance? Do you wish that romance included representation of an older FMC and the cozy found family vibe? Do you want all of that but then add a fae lord, forced proximity, burning tension and yearning that will have you hanging on each word? If you said yes to any of that then this audio is for you.
The story of Lily and Thorne was captivating and a great mix of small town romance and romantasy. The two genres blended seamlessly and produced a story that ran you through so many emotions. This audio has me excited for any future books.
The narration for this book was really well cast. Both narrators took on these characters and brought them to life for the reader. Their voices worked well together and the quality was excellent. While mostly from Lily's POV you do get duet style narration throughout the full audio which is always a bonus.
Overall I think this is an audio for anyone looking for a contemporary romance or a romantasy. It really does check the boxes for all.
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