The Hearthwood Refuge

About this book

Tucked away in the rainy, bustling streets of contemporary Portland lies the Hearthwood Refuge, a magically warded boarding house that serves as a sanctuary for those needing a pause from the crushing weight of modern life. Inside, a tight-knit found family keeps the sanctuary running: Toby bakes spells of comfort into his sourdough; Oona nurtures luminescent, emotion-soothing vines in the rooftop greenhouse; and Julian, a mundane mechanic, repairs the aging pipes and electrical lines that keep the real world at bay. When Maya, a severely burnt-out data analyst, accidentally breaches the magical wards while seeking shelter from a storm, she is unexpectedly welcomed into their fold. However, the Hearthwood's magical core—the ancient Hearthstone—is beginning to dim, causing the sanctuary's wards to fail and its protective warmth to fade. To save their home, the four must work together to gather forgotten magical ingredients scattered across the city's hidden enchanted pockets. Through shared meals, quiet conversations, and gentle vulnerability, they learn that true healing does not come from isolating oneself from the world, but from leaning on a community that loves you just as you are.

Book details

Genres:

Cozy Fantasy

Language:

en

Published:

2026-04-26

Content rating:

PG