ARCs for The Gilded City of Dreams

Advance Reader’s Copies for The Gilded City of Dreams have arrived. These are uncorrected proofs that are distributed for review purposes. If you’d like a copy, I have a limited number of physical ARCs available for bloggers and book reviewers. You can make a request for a physical copy through my contact page. Otherwise, the ebook ARC is already available on Netgalley (membership required).

This is the second book in The Golden Age of Magic series. Always a pleasure to see the book arrive in its paperback form for the first time.

The final version of the book goes on sale June 9, 2026! Pre-orders always appreciated!

Happy Witchy Season!

Just an update to say I’ve been working on revisions for The Gilded City of Dreams, the follow-up to The Golden Age of Magic. And, yes, there is a second book in the series!

I’ve also been traveling and gathering ideas for a new story that won’t leave me alone. And now that it’s spooky season, the urge to get writing is strong! But, I have to finish the edits first, and then I will dive in to the new project. Perhaps there will be more to tell about the story-in-waiting later on. Until then, happy witchy season!

Spotlight on: The Golden Age of Magic

July 1st is publication day for The Golden Age of Magic!

Thank you to everyone who has read and/or reviewed the book during it’s pre-publication month as an Amazon First Reads. Now that it is officially out for everyone else, paperbacks can be found at Target.com, BarnesandNoble.com, and Amazon.com. Several independent bookstores and local libraries often stock my books too. Ebooks are always available through Amazon. And if you prefer audio books, you can find a copy at Audible, narrated by Jess Moran.

There is also a Goodreads Giveaway for the ebook beginning July 1st and running through the 28th. Open to U.S. residents only. 100 copies available.

As always, thank you for reading!

Book signing event

***UPDATE*** Unfortunately, my flight to Philadelphia got cancelled, so I won’t be able to attend the conference after all. My apologies. I was looking forward to it.

Just a quick note to let people know I’ll be at this year’s American Library Association Conference in Philadelphia. I’ll be signing copies of my books at the Amazon Business booth (#1717) in the Exhibition Hall inside the Pennsylvania Convention Center at 1pm on Sunday, June 29th. Because who doesn’t love librarians?

This is a HUGE event. If you’re planning on being there, stop by and say hello!

“The ALA is a nonprofit organization that promotes libraries and library education internationally. It is the oldest and largest library association in the world.”

A First Reads Selection FOR JUNE!

I’m happy to announce that The Golden Age of Magic is a First Reads choice for June! If you’re an Amazon Prime member, you can read the book one month before its official release on July 1st at no additional cost to you.

I had so much fun writing this novel about fairy godmothers in 1920s Hollywood (be sure to check out my previous post about my research trip to L.A.). As with all my books, there’s magic, mischief, and murder wrapped up in a bit of mystery. I hope you enjoy the story!

Happy Reading!

Luanne

Synopsis:

Against the backdrop of 1920s Hollywood, a young fairy godmother on a mission is embroiled in malicious magic, mystery, and murder in a thrilling historical fantasy by the bestselling author of The Vine Witch.

Celeste is about to become one of the thirteen Fées Gardiennes, a centuries-old sisterhood of fairy godmothers. To be granted full status, she must usher her first protégé onto their path of destiny. Where better to find a starry-eyed ward than in the land of magic and illusion called Hollywood?

It’s 1927. The moviemaking business is booming when Celeste befriends a young studio seamstress whose dreams outshine everyone else’s. Rose is talented and underappreciated and could use some enchanted intervention in her life. Plans proceed swimmingly, and Celeste even catches the eye of a handsome producer. But after a series of unexplained accidents on the studio lot stir up rumors of a curse, Celeste fears the trouble is more personal—the spiteful meddling of a fellow Gardienne out to thwart Celeste’s success.

But the sabotage turns sinister when a starlet is murdered and it’s Rose who stands accused. As vengeance, dark magic, and betrayal wreak havoc, Celeste must come into her full power to save her innocent protégé and secure her own future in a cherished, ancient, and now threatened sisterhood.

LET THE GLAMOUR BEGIN!