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Red Roux & the Mystic’s Brew
Red Riding Roux Mysteries Book 1
Every spell has a cost—and someone’s about to pay.
Roux Duval returned to Robin’s Crest for the quiet life she’d spent years avoiding: helping her grandmother run the family apothecary, keeping her head down, and maybe—just maybe—learning to trust her unpredictable magic.
Instead, she finds the enchanted village on the brink of collapse.
When ruthless developer Marcus Brennan is found dead after a very public confrontation with Roux’s grandmother, suspicion falls squarely on the Duval family. The sleeping draught came from their apothecary. The motive is obvious. And the evidence is impossible to ignore.
Determined to clear her grandmother’s name, Roux launches an investigation alongside a telepathic Doberman and an irrepressible fairy bookseller, uncovering a village where everyone has something to hide. But the deeper she digs, the clearer it becomes that Brennan’s murder is only the beginning—and someone will do anything to keep the truth buried.
The Brothers Grimm meets Only Murders in the Building—a cozy fantasy mystery filled with enchanted villages, fairy-tale secrets, and one unforgettable telepathic Doberman.
Fairy tales. Murder. Magic. Welcome to Cheshire Hollow.
ON PREORDER NOW: Releasing September 18, 2026!
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Meet Simina Rae
Publishing under S.M. Rae, Simina writes dark fantasy where magic is sacred, power is personal, and survival means rewriting your fate. Beauty lies with the broken.
When not writing, you’ll most certainly find her singing or hanging out with family and friends.
What Readers Are Saying
The Earthen Shroud
“I definitely recommend The Earthen Shroud to anyone who enjoys a good fantasy adventure and I for one am eagerly waiting to read the next book in the series.”
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The Earthen Shroud
“If you are seeking a fun, light read and love all that is fantastical The Earthen Shroud is a perfect read for you.”
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The Earthen Shroud
“As I was reading, one thought kept popping up in my mind—I wish this was a movie already! 🙂 Is Book Two ready?!”
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The Grim
“Absolutely riveting! Possibly one of, if not the best book I’ve read so far this year is a tale about 3 friends and one interloper all living at the Grim.”
Amazon Review
The Earthen Shroud
“The world building was truly breathtaking and kept me on the edge of my seat. I absolutely loved so many of the companions that helped the twins along the way.“
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The Grim
“A gripping look into the thin line between sanity and insanity…“
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