Tempests & Tea Leaves (The Charmed Leaf Legacy Book 1)

Name: Tempests & Tea Leaves (The Charmed Leaf Legacy Book 1)
Price: 11.69 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.6 (1600 reviews)
Author: Rachel Morgan

by Rachel Morgan

4.6

Published Apr 11, 2025

About this book

In a society where status is defined by magical prowess, Iris Starspun is an anomaly: a half-human, half-fae debutante who is scandalously magicless. With her family facing financial ruin, Iris is under immense pressure to secure a wealthy match during the glittering Bloom Season. Her prospects take an unexpected turn when she finally manifests a whimsical, seemingly frivolous talent for folding paper into enchanted shapes.

Her path collides with Lord Jasvian Rowanwood, the Isles’ most powerful and insufferably serious heir. While Jasvian views Iris’s magic as a parlor trick and her sharp tongue as a nuisance, his formidable grandmother has other plans. When Iris lands a prestigious apprenticeship at the Charmed Leaf Tea House, she and Jasvian are forced into dangerously close quarters.

What begins as a clash of temperaments quickly evolves into a dance of biting wit and undeniable tension. As Iris navigates the expectations of fae society and her own growing feelings, she must decide if she is willing to risk her heart on a man who seems destined to look down on her. In this gaslamp fantasy, magic, manners, and a slow-burning attraction collide, proving that the most powerful enchantments are often the ones found in the quietest moments.

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What readers are saying

Ashley

Cute, fun fantasy romance with Pride and Prejudice vibes

"This book is such a fun, cute read, especially for fans of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. There is a fun, unique fae world setting, swoony moments with the romance, and some great characters as well! Although I felt like the FMC took a bit longer than I liked to grow during the character arc as the MMC was showing noticeable growth, she did get there and had a very satisfying ending. Overall, it was a very good book and I look forward to reading more from this author! ["

January 28, 2026 Verified Purchase

Shelved Thoughts

Tempests & Tea Leaves

"Reader’s Notes: *Series or Connected Books?* 1st book of a series *Point Of View:* Iris & Jasvian (with the first chapter from a different point of view) *Any Cursing Or Possibly Offensive Language?* None! *Romance?* Yes! It is a slow burn romance with just kisses and hand touching/holding *Things To Know:* –it is mentioned that characters read the tea leaves at times Review: Oh My Goodness! I ADORED this book! Enemies to more is one of my top favorite tropes and this was phenomenal! I loved seeing how Iris & Jasvian met and kept inevitably crossing paths despite their mutual dislike of each other. And I loved seeing that dislike change over time until they fell for one another. Though that slow burn nearly wrenched my heart out! Outside of their romance, I also had so much fun getting to know various side characters, the magical tea shop, and how this fae world worked! For the tea shop specifically, I loved the liveliness of it as well as its owner/matchmaking matron. The way they worked in tandem and cared for each other and their potential matches was cute and very interesting to follow! And I loved getting to see the various powers/inclinations each of the fae characters had! Especially when it came to the way Iris’s developed further than she or her family could have ever imagined! 😍 I hope we’ll be revisiting so many of the characters (hopefully in their own stories) as well as the various events that took place! Summary: Iris Starspun is a half-human half-fae woman who was born magicless. She knows that most of society has deemed her as less due to her human heritage but couldn’t care less. All she cares about is her family. But when she suddenly manifests her magic – a power to fold paper into intricate shapes – her parents believe her to be their saving grace. All Iris will have to do is join fae society’s debut season and try to ensnare herself a wealthy husband to save the Starspuns from ruin. If only she hadn’t immediately made an enemy out of the most eligible bachelor – Lord Jasvian Rowanwood. Jasvian has the weight of the world on his shoulders trying to keep the family’s mines safe at all times. He has no time for frivolous magic displays or romantic notions. No matter how many of his family members try matching him to the women in society. All he wants is quiet so he can keep the family’s books in order in his lighter times. But that quiet is threatened when his mother renovates the ballroom below his home study and his grandmother forces him to share her study with her new apprentice – Lady Iris Starspun. A woman who hates him just as much as he does her. And when that tension threatens to break them, Jasvian never thought he’d contemplate more with anyone, let alone someone who is only half-fae… ["

February 17, 2026 Verified Purchase

Lawrence 4

A Delightful Read

"So sweet, clean, and enjoyable! A very high quality of writing and a great cozy book to snuggle up with. The rest of the series is even better and this is a strong start! ["

May 8, 2026 Verified Purchase

sd

Ultimate sweet & cozy read

"I absolutely loved this book. It was like a slice of fae life set in regency setting and rules. The characters and their emotions felt very real. It had me giggling and feeling butterflies from how sweet their relationship developed and even with the angst, I wasn’t sure how the characters would get through but it was resolved beautifully. This author most definitely knows how to create a scene and make you feel the emotions of the characters. Very enjoyable read and I’m looking forward to reading author’s other works. ["

January 23, 2026 Verified Purchase