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Please welcome R.K. Ashwick and A Rival Most Vial, the first book in The Side Quest Row Series of cozy queer romance:
Two potion shops, one heated rivalry…until hate bubbles over into something else.
Any adventurer worth their sword knows about Ambrose Beake. The proud, quiet half-elf sells the best, and only, potions in the city—until a handsome new shopkeeper named Eli opens another potion shop across the street, throwing Ambrose’s peace and ledgers far off balance.
Within weeks, they’re locked in a war of price tags and products—Ambrose’s expertise against Eli’s effortless charm. Toil leads to trouble, the safety gloves come off, and right as their rivalry reaches a boiling point…
The mayor commissions them to brew a potion together.
The task is as complex as it is lucrative, pushing both men to the limits of their abilities and patience. Yet as the fires burn and cauldrons bubble…they find a different sort of chemistry brewing.
A SPFBO 9 finalist, A Rival Most Vial is a charming cozy fantasy between rival potion shop owners with a MM romance and plenty of charm!
About the Author
R.K. Ashwick writes cozy fantasy romance. When not writing, R.K. she loves to bake and draw. She lives in California with her husband and her cat, Leia.
- Author Website: rkashwick.com
- TikTok: @rkashwickbooks
- Instagram: @rkashwickbooks
