Claws & Cocktails

Midlife Adventures of the Fae Realm, Book 1

By: Tabitha Slick

Narrated by: Meghan Kelly

She’s nearly forty, done with heartbreak, and definitely done with men. Until a blind date turns into a spy mission—and a fake marriage with a dangerously irresistible werewolf.

In the small town of Havenwood, Zera, a dedicated and independent pixie, single mother, and bartender, faces the harsh reality of rejection when her werewolf ex-lover deserts her for his pack and a new flame.

Swearing off men, she relies on her half sister for support, determined to forge ahead with her life. Despite her adamant stance, she’s reluctantly convinced to go on a blind date, vowing to dislike whoever the unfortunate fae might be.

To her horror, she’s set up with Maverick, a mysterious werewolf who seems perfect, almost irresistible, until the truth unravels.

He’s a spy, their date is a cover, and to ensure Zera’s safety, she must pretend to be his wife.

Claws & Cocktails is the standalone book one in the Midlife Adventures of the Fae Realm series, a collection of steamy interconnected fantasy romances for grown-up women.

If you crave slow burn, enemies-to-lovers, fated mates, and fake-marriage romances with spice, this tale of passion and danger is sure to curl your toes.

©2025 Tabitha Slick (P)2025 Tabitha Slick

A slow burn that hits

The story in this book is so good. The world and character development, no plot holes, and a heartwarming love story.

It was slightly off putting that there is only 1 female narrator who plays both roles. The chapters from Maverick’s are read in the exact same voice as Zera’s except for the dialogue which I did appreciate, but when he’s not talking I had to remind myself it was his POV not her’s.