Mandrake Manor: A Cozy Suburban Fantasy Romance

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Inherited magic. A secret neighborhood. And... a formidable Homeowner's Association? 2025 Independent Publisher Awards - LGBTQ+ Fiction - Silver Medal 2024 Reader Ready Award TOP PICK 2023 American Writing Awards FINALIST Recent graduate Mathias Mandrake never expected a Victorian manor—or the secret, supernaturally-charged neighborhood it comes with—to fall into his lap. Nor did he expect the undeniable attraction to the charming lawyer who handed over the keys. There's just one condition: Mat can't live there alone. Good thing his best friend Frankie is ready to leave behind his lackluster trail of midnight trysts for a more suburban life. Eager to hone his dilf-hunting skills, his bags are packed and ready to go before Mat can finish signing the paperwork. Completing their trio is August, who asked for exactly one thing: somewhere quiet enough to finally finish their novel. What they get instead is a sentient house, a secret grimoire, and the distinct impression that quiet is not a concept Henbane Hollow understands. Think Charmed —but queerer, sassier, and with an HOA chairman who is absolutely not going to let magic ruin the property values. Mandrake Manor is a found-family story packed with witchcraft, werewolves, budding romance, and the kind of queer joy that makes you want to move in. Perfect for fans of The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches and Legends & Lattes. Book 1 of the Henbane Hollow Universe. The coven is just getting started.

Mandrake Manor: A Cozy Suburban Fantasy Romance: content & age rating

Intended for adult readers (18+).

This LGBTQ+ cozy fantasy romance features adult characters navigating supernatural discoveries, romantic relationships, and explicit language. References to casual sex and 'dilf-hunting' suggest adult romantic/sexual content suitable for mature readers.

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