4.5 (14,751 ratings)

The House Witch: A Humorous Romantic Fantasy: The House Witch, Book 1

Name: The House Witch: A Humorous Romantic Fantasy: The House Witch, Book 1
Rating: 4.5 (14751 reviews)
Author: Delemhach
ISBN: B0B1P4RWHF

by Delemhach

witches

About this book

A heartwarming and humorous blend of fantasy, romance, and mystery featuring a witch with domestic powers and the royal household he serves...dinner.

When Finlay Ashowan joins the staff of the King and Queen of Daxaria, he’s an enigma. No one knows where he comes from or how he came to be where he is, which suits Fin just fine. He’s satisfied simply serving as the royal cook, keeping nosy passersby out of his kitchen, and concocting some truly uncanny meals.

But Fin’s secret identity doesn’t stay hidden for long. After all, it’s not every day a house witch and his kitten familiar, Kraken, take to meddling in imperial affairs. As his powers are gradually discovered by the court, Fin finds himself involved in a slew of intrigues: going head-to-head with knights with less-than-chivalrous intentions, helping to protect the pregnant queen, fending off the ire of the royal mage, and uncovering a spy in the castle. And that’s only the beginning—because Fin’s past is catching up with him just as his love life is getting complicated . . .

Filled with fascinating characters, courtly intrigue, political machinations, delicious cuisines, cuddly companions, magical hijinks, and will-they-won’t-they romance, The House Witch is the first in a captivating new series, guaranteed to satisfy the tastes of any listener.

The first volume of the hit romantic-fantasy series—with more than a million views on Royal Road!

Publication Date: May 25, 2026
ASIN: B0B1P4RWHF

Reader Reviews

Surprisingly Good, I Want More

June 24, 2025

I'm absolutely shocked. I've now read several \"cozy\" books, and each has had it's flaws. But it usually revolves around lack of interesting or intense character personalities or stakes that are just too low. They aren't bad, per say, just not great either. I was expecting that with this book, given it's marketing and description. I was delightfully wrong. This was an entertaining read from the very first chapter. Each character is so well written, wonderfully complex, and enjoyable. The...

The First House Witch Novel

January 23, 2024

Fin Ashowan has just arrived at the castle in Daxaria where he has been hired to be the new cook. Fin is an excellent cook but takes control the minute he arrives and puts up the back of the other servants and the knights who like to hang out in the kitchen. He makes it clear that the kitchen is his domain and no one is allowed that he doesn't approve of. Fin is a house witch and he doesn't like others to know that. When someone knows you are a witch, they expect that you will be able to help...

Cozy, cute and Very Creative!

January 28, 2026

The cozy feeling of this story had all of the aspects of a cozy cottage and bubbly cooking pots. The main character, the kitchen witch was very lovable and witty. The supporting characters were enjoyable and I liked their positive personal achievements brought about by their association with the kitchen witch. Fun and fabulous read! ) One person found this helpful

I fell in love with this heartwarming, magical adventure.

July 13, 2023

I discovered the first book in The House Witch series through Amazon’s Prime Reading program. This book charmed me so much that I had to read the rest of the series. Finley Ashowan is a house witch. That is, his brand of magic is effective only in his home, where he feels comfortable. And his magic allows him to keep it cozy and safe. As the royal cook, Fin can cook astonishing meals. He starts out keeping his magic secret. But it won’t stay hidden forever. There is an intriguing noble woman, a...

Great characters, fun plot and yes it was well written

September 10, 2023

I devoured all 3 House Witch books in under a week. They made me laugh and cry and unlike so many books today I had no idea what was going to happen next. They are truly a fun, charming series and I can’t wait until the new book is published. As for the readers who had issues with the usage of them and they when referring to a singular person the only confusion is the reader’s grasp of grammar. In those instances the author was describing someone but didn’t want to state the sex so used them or...