Death Meets Cute

Death Meets Cute by J. Penner is a charming cozy fantasy about a witch who is failing at being a villain. Iris Weyward wants to be terrifyingly wicked, but after a spell goes wrong, she retreats to a quiet town to build her dark legacy.

When her original bodyguard vanishes, Iris decides to reanimate a fearsome orc named Talon to be her new muscle. However, her plan backfires when Talon turns out to be a gentle soul who loves baking and gardening rather than spreading terror.

As Iris tries to force him into his villain era, she finds herself falling for his kindness. The story becomes a race against time when her sisters arrive for help because their magic is fading. Iris must choose between her dreams of being a wicked witch and the sweet, baking orc who has captured her heart. This grumpy x sunshine romance is filled with baked goods, magic, and a pet hedgehog.