HOMEGROWN MAGIC

A brand new fabulous and delightful queer cozy, romantic fantasy full of friends-to-lovers chemistry, found family, rival family drama, and cozy garden magic. This comes from two acclaimed YA authors making their debut in the adult space. HOMEGROWN MAGIC is the first in a two book series (so far), the sequel is scheduled for March 2026.

We meet Yael, the only scion of an obscenely wealthy banking family in the realm. On the precipice of a predetermined life that they don't want, they flee during their own graduation party, galloping away on a stolen mechanical steed in search of.something else. We also meet Margot, a talented plant witch, tea lover, and running her family greenhouse, who has never felt further from adventure in her life. Margot has been desperately trying to keep what remains of her family's magic remedies business afloat. So when her childhood friendand former crushgallops back into her life on said mechanical steed, she's more than surprised. When Yael confesses they've fled home with no possessions and no plan, Margotlonely and in need of helpoffers Yael a job assisting her in the greenhouses, and he accepts, though he knows nothing about it! What Yael doesn't know is that Margot's begun forming a plan to use Yael's connections to take back everything that was stolen from her own family by his family company. But best laid plans . these two can't help themselves for falling for each other and every step along the way is thoroughly enjoyable to read! Jamie Pacton is an award-winning young adult and middle grade author who currently teaches English at the college level. Jamie lives in Wisconsin with her family. Her YA contemporary books include Furious, Lucky Girl, and The Life and (Medieval) Times of Kit Sweetly. Her YA fantasy novels include The Absinthe Underground and The Vermilion Emporium. Rebecca Podos is an agent at the Rees Literary Agency as well as an author. Her debut novel, The Mystery of Hollow Places, was a Junior Library Guild Selection and a B&N Best YA Book of 2016. Her second book, Like Water, won the 2018 Lambda Literary Award for LGBTQ Children's and Young Adult. Her other novels are From Dust, a Flame and Furious: a contemporary YA romance co-written with Jamie Pacton.