Charmed and Dangerous

Paperback

Grades Grade 7 & Up
Ages 12 and up

“An absolutely delightful romp that you need in your life.” —C. B. Lee, New York Times bestselling author of Coffeeshop in an Alternate Universe

A teen mystic will do anything to solve a series of love-related magical mishaps plaguing her high school, including fake dating her boss’s daughter, in this charming sapphic romance.


Magic lingers in the cozy town of Fair Glen, Illinois, and it’s up to the agents at the Bureau of Mystical Affairs to keep it in check. Monroe Bennett, a junior recruit at the Bureau, is ready to ace her first assignment: tracking down the source of a rogue love charm.

Protecting her charmed classmates, including the Bureau Director’s daughter Iris James, is top priority. But when Iris asks Monroe to fake date her to make her ex jealous, things get complicated. 

Monroe believes in duty, not romance. Yet the more time she spends with Iris, the harder it is to ignore the very real sparks flying between them. Can Monroe protect herself from love long enough to solve this case, or will her growing feelings get in the way?

“High school internships don’t get any more magical than this! Charmed and Dangerous refreshes fake dating with an infusion of magic, mischief, and mayhem, making for an absolutely delightful queer romp that you need in your life. Page’s characters shine with wit and sparkle in a wholly unique modern world deftly infused with charm and charisma.” —C. B. Lee, New York Times bestselling author of Coffeeshop in an Alternate Universe

“Thoroughly enchanting! Charmed and Dangerous mixes all the right ingredients: sapphic romance, a believable magic system, and a teen mystery. Both teen and adult readers should be charmed.” —Melissa Marr, New York Times bestselling author of Remedial Magic

“An adorable sapphic love story that is as heartfelt as it is magical, Charmed and Dangerous is the best kind of rom-com, lighthearted and sweet in its reminder that love might end sometimes but a chance for happiness is a risk that’s always worth taking.” —Kamilah Cole, Lodestar, Lambda, and Dragon Award nominated bestselling author of the Divine Traitors duology

“An illicit love charm turns a small town upside down in Charmed and Dangerous, a magical mystery bursting with romantic hijinks. Shelly Page’s sophomore novel is charming in every sense of the word—you’ll find yourself rooting wholeheartedly for the swoon-worthy sapphic fake relationship to become real.” —Adrienne Tooley, author of There Are Ghosts Here

“Full of hijinx, wit, and charm, this cozy YA romance sprinkled with magic and mystery will captivate any reader looking for their next witchy read.” —Sonia Hartl, author of The Lost Girls

"An entertaining, magical queer romance. Those seeking a light read will appreciate the splash of fantastical elements that add whimsy to an otherwise familiar world." —Kirkus Reviews

"Monroe’s pragmatism coupled with Iris’s charisma dials up the appeal of this humorous romp by Page (Brewed with Love), which features tried-and-true romance tropes with elevated stakes and a mystical bureaucratic spin." —Publishers Weekly

"Whether you’re looking for a gripping mystery or a swoon-worthy love story, this page-turner is guaranteed to put you under its spell." —Booklist

"A story that combines romance, magic, and mystery into a frothy confection that charms from beginning to end." —School Library Journal

ISBN 9780593897645 (Paperback)
Published on Mar 24, 2026
Published by Joy Revolution
Pages 288
Dimensions 5-1/2 x 8-1/4
Age Range 12 and up
Grade Grade 7 & Up
Reading Level Lexile: 710L

ISBN 9780593897652 (Ebook)
Published on Mar 24, 2026
Published by Joy Revolution
Pages 288
Age Range 12 and up
Grade Grade 7 & Up
Reading Level Lexile: 710L

ISBN 9798217171941 (Audiobook Download)
Published on Mar 24, 2026
Published by Listening Library
Age Range 12 and up
Grade Grade 7 & Up
Reading Level Lexile: 710L

Shelly Page

Shelly Page is a young adult contemporary fantasy romance and horror writer. By day, she’s a practicing attorney representing unhoused LGBTQ+ youth. By night, she’s writing stories about love, magic, and mystery. Shelly lives in Los Angeles with her dog, Toby, and a collection of half-dead plants. Brewed with Love is her first solo novel; this is her second.

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