An Inheritance of Faeries Series: Ravencroft Hall Book 1 Published by Kat Ross on January 15, 2026
Genres: Fiction / Fantasy / Action & Adventure, Fiction / Fantasy / Arthurian, Fiction / Fantasy / Contemporary, Fiction / Fantasy / Cozy, Fiction / Fantasy / Dragons & Mythical Creatures, Fiction / Fantasy / Humorous, Fiction / Fantasy / Romance, Young Adult Fiction / Fantasy / Wizards & Witches
Pages: 330
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All’s faerie in love and war.
Ravencroft Hall has stood empty for twenty years—empty of mortals, at least.
After the dark wizards who owned the manor departed in a hurry, the estate was left to run wild. Now Ravencroft is famous as the most faerie-infested place in England.
Kitty Boot grew up in the nearby village of Little Groating. Fascinated by the Fair Folk since a chance encounter with a fae prince as a child, she leads walking tours for tourists on the weekends. Kitty doesn’t consider it trespassing. The owners are gone (rumored to be exiled in Romania), so where’s the harm?
Everything is going swimmingly until the heir of those same dark wizards shows up out of the blue to lay claim to his estate.
But Richard Ravencroft is nothing like his parents. He despises all things magical and intends to sell the property to hotel developers—once he locates a dangerous family heirloom and gets rid of the pesky boggart in residence.
With the future of both her village and the Fair Folk at stake, Kitty worms her way into Richard’s confidence while secretly doing all she can to thwart his plans. Luckily, her best friends Layla and Briar run the local bakery Sugar & Sprites—and who can resist a basket of warm cinnamon scones?
Lord Ravencroft would be easier to hate if he weren’t so nice—not to mention irritatingly attractive. But he’s also stubborn and headstrong, and Kitty will have to steal Richard’s heart if she hopes to save them both.
Escape to a magical England where every home has a brownie to polish the silver, tea and cakes abound, and romance sneaks up like a gentle enchantment. Perfect for fans of Emily Wilde, A Witches’ Guide to Magical Innkeeping, and the Myrtlewood Crones!
Review:
If you love your fantasy cozy, romantic, and gently enchanted, An Inheritance of Faeries feels like curling up with a cup of tea in a village where faeries are very real—and very opinionated.
Kat Ross opens the Ravencroft Hall series with a story that leans into classic fae folklore while keeping the stakes personal and the tone charmingly light. This is not a sweeping epic full of battles and bloodshed. Instead, it’s a story about home, inheritance, and believing in magic even when the modern world wants to pave it over.
A Village Where Faeries Linger
Kitty Boot has always believed in the Fair Folk—ever since a childhood encounter with a fae prince changed the course of her life. Now grown, she spends her weekends leading curious tourists through the grounds of Ravencroft Hall, an estate long rumored to be crawling with faeries, boggarts, and other magical nuisances. While on a tour, Richard Ravencroft, the long-lost heir, appears out of nowhere. Kitty’s quiet, magical corner of the world is suddenly at risk.
Enter Richard Ravencroft, determined to clear the land, locate a valuable heirloom, and sell the estate for development. Practical, skeptical, and uninterested in faerie legends, Richard is everything Kitty fears—and precisely the kind of person fate enjoys meddling with.
Cozy Fantasy with Romantic Charm
What An Inheritance of Faeries does best is atmosphere. The English countryside setting feels alive with magic, from mischievous fae creatures to the comforting routines of village life. Ross clearly delights in the more minor details: baked goods, folklore, eccentric locals, and magical beings who are more troublesome than terrifying.
The romance unfolds slowly and naturally, built on banter, reluctant teamwork, and the gradual realization that not everything necessary can be measured in profit or logic. Kitty’s belief in faeries contrasts beautifully with Richard’s grounded worldview, creating a satisfying emotional arc as the two are forced to confront what they truly value.
A Gentle, Whimsical Read
This book leans firmly into cozy fantasy territory, favoring heart and charm over high drama. Readers looking for intricate magic systems or dark fae politics may find it too soft, but for fans of comforting fantasy with romantic undertones, it’s precisely the point.
There’s an underlying theme of preservation—of magic, community, and history—that adds quiet depth to the story without weighing it down. It’s the kind of book that reminds you why fairytales endure: not because they’re grand, but because they make ordinary lives feel magical.
Final Thoughts
An Inheritance of Faeries is a delightful start to a new series, perfect for readers who enjoy:
- Cozy fantasy with faerie folklore
- Small-village settings and magical estates
- Romantic tension rooted in opposing worldviews
- Stories about protecting what makes a place—and a life—special
If you’re in the mood for a gentle, whimsical escape filled with fae mischief and slow-burn romance, this one is well worth adding to your TBR.
