Cover of Amethysts & Alchemy: A Neurospicy, Rivals-to-lovers, Cozy Romantic Fantasy

Amethysts & Alchemy: A Neurospicy, Rivals-to-lovers, Cozy Romantic Fantasy

by Rachel Rener

4.6
Published July 30 2024
Fantasy Romance Contemporary Romance forced proximityhate to lovesecond chanceslow burnforbiddenrivals to lovers

Delaney is a small-town pharmacist with a secret: she is a magical alchemist who gains powers by consuming rare minerals. While she hides her "mineral-munching" habit beneath a professional lab coat, her life is anything but ordinary. Between running her shop and jet-setting across the globe to hunt for magical stones—often accompanied by her scene-stealing emotional support pig—Delaney is perfectly content. That is, until her arch-nemesis, Heath Spencer, enters the picture. Heath, the infuriating owner of a rival rock shop, is determined to push Delaney to her limits. When he dangles the opportunity of a lifetime—an expedition to a rare, ancient copper mine in China—Delaney finds herself trapped halfway across the world with the very man she loves to hate. As they navigate the dangerous and exotic terrain, the walls between them begin to crumble. This charming, neurospicy rivals-to-lovers story blends cozy fantasy with high-stakes adventure. As sparks fly, Delaney faces the uncomfortable realization that her perception of Heath is entirely wrong. With dangerous secrets coming to light and the discovery that some minerals are better left unearthed, Delaney must decide if she is ready to let her guard down and embrace the unexpected magic of a new connection.