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Irene Te writes cozy contemporary books, dispenses writing advice, and is apparently an eminent K-pop scholar.
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Book Blurb: After missing his flight back to Seoul, a disillusioned K-pop idol finds love, acceptance, and the strength to fight for his own happiness at last. As a member of the internationally beloved K-pop group Apollo, Eunjae has learned firsthand that fame and fortune come at a steep price. But leaving it all behind is easier said than done, and it seems Eunjae has no choice but to continue… until he steps through the orange door at Wanna Waffle on the way to the airport, fails to catch his plane to Seoul, and upends his entire existence. Jiyeon and her family don’t know the truth about this quiet, handsome stranger who stumbled into their restaurant. Regardless, it’s clear that he needs them. And the longer he stays, the more Eunjae realizes that he might just be willing to trade the adoration of millions for home, family, and even one chance at true love. But his powerful entertainment agency will never let him go without a fight, and Apollo’s fate hangs in the balance along with his own. If Eunjae hopes to win, he must stand his ground and fight back — not only for himself, but for the brothers who have loved and supported him all this time.
Brimming with warmth, waffles, and too many brothers, "This Place Is Magic" will resonate with any reader searching for a comforting escape. Debut author Irene Te delivers a cozy contemporary read interwoven with found family and gentle romance. Step through that orange door for a heartfelt, hilarious, and irrepressibly hopeful journey of self-discovery, perfect for fans of Axie Oh and Jenny Han.
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When a famous K-pop star stumbles into a waffle house, the last thing he expects is to find happiness, found family, and possible romance... that is if he can remain hidden from his agency and his band. Eunjae is part of Apollo, an extremely famous K-pop band. Eunjae is tired, he wants to leave the band but he doesn't want to hurt his bandmates who he loves like brothers. Eunjae yearns for more, he wants freedom, he wants to escape the constant pressure, the fans, the spotlight, the grueling lifestyle that he never asked for and is afraid to leave in case he disappoints people. So when he stumbles across an orange door like the one in his favorite novel he goes inside... and is immediately warmly welcomed by a sweet waffle shop family. Eunjae meets Jiyeon, a sweet and beautiful girl who works in her families waffle shop. When it's time for him to leave he realizes he missed his flight and Jiyeon and her family welcome him to stay with them, no questions asked. The longer he stays the more he yearns to never leave. But his bandmates need him back, his company is threatening him, and his fans will come after him.... can he find a way to escape it all and hold onto this little bit of happiness that he's finally found? This was such a cozy little read, there was an adorable found family ( both Jiyeon's family and Eunjae's bandmates were all so sweet and cute), and the growth that Eunjae went through was a sweet read. This book really focuses on the struggles that many K-pop stars go through and I loved that this book was from Eunjae's POV. We get to see him dealing with so much and finding a way to go after his happiness and his own freedom, how he stands up for not only himself but for his bandmates. The romance was really light but it was sweet and cute, Eunjae and Jiyeon were a light and very supportive couple with cute moments. This book just felt like a warm hug, it's a cozy read that is perfect for reading at your favorite cafe (and with a waffle of course).
*Thank you to @irenewritesthings for this heartfelt story and @literaryinspired for bringing us together for this read. Ready for an escape into a world where authenticity shines? This novel is for you. Â #LiteraryInspiredARCs *
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Just received my ARC for "This Place Is Magic," and I'm bubbling with excitement! A huge shoutout to @irenewritesthings for crafting this cozy contemporary gem set to release on April 30th and to @literaryinspired for the chance to be part of the ARC and Street Team. It's a story where disillusion meets discovery, featuring K-Pop idols, light romance, and the warmth of found family. Â A must-read for fans of Axie Oh, Maurene Goo, and Jenny Han, this novel promises a comforting escape into a world where authenticity triumphs, and magic lies in the most unanticipated corners. Want to join the adventure? Sign-ups are still open, so don't miss your chance! #LiteraryInspiredARCs
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✨🧇 This Place is Magic 🧇✨ Pre-order Gifts!
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This Place is Magic
✨🧇 April 30, 2024 🧇✨
💌 Request an early copy! 💌 https://bit.ly/TPIMsignups
After missing his flight back to Seoul, a disillusioned K-pop idol finds love, acceptance, and the strength to fight for his own happiness at last.
As a member of the internationally beloved K-pop group Apollo, Eunjae has learned firsthand that fame and fortune come at a steep price. But leaving it all behind is easier said than done, and it seems Eunjae has no choice but to continue… until he steps through the orange door at Wanna Waffle on the way to the airport, fails to catch his plane to Seoul, and upends his entire existence.
Jiyeon and her family don’t know the truth about this quiet, handsome stranger who stumbled into their restaurant. Regardless, it’s clear that he needs them. And the longer he stays, the more Eunjae realizes that he might just be willing to trade the adoration of millions for home, family, and even one chance at true love. But his powerful entertainment agency will never let him go without a fight, and Apollo’s fate hangs in the balance along with his own. If Eunjae hopes to win, he must stand his ground and fight back — not only for himself, but for the brothers who have loved and supported him all this time.
Brimming with warmth, waffles, and too many brothers, This Place is Magic will resonate with any reader searching for a comforting escape. Debut author Irene Te delivers a cozy contemporary read interwoven with found family and gentle romance. Step through that orange door for a heartfelt, hilarious, and irrepressibly hopeful journey of self-discovery, perfect for fans of Axie Oh and Jenny Han.
#this place is magic#irene te#cozy contemporary#cozy contemporary books#clean romance#slice of life#heartwarming kpop trash#what are tags what genre is this book i wrote lmao
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This Place is Magic
{ Out in ebook + paperback 4/30/24! }
After missing his flight back to Seoul, a disillusioned K-pop idol finds love, acceptance, and the strength to fight for his own happiness at last.
10 years ago I started sharing my writing here on Tumblr, not really expecting much to come out of it. That very first project was a serial called Love in Print, and it was because of those stories and characters that I ended up making my most enduring friendships. It's taken me a decade but I'm very excited (uhhh and emotional??) to share the cover of my upcoming cozy contemporary, This Place is Magic, here on the original account where I first sent my writing into the world.
It's also just beyond special to me that @erionmakuo, who illustrated LIP in the yonder days of yore for me (and is one of those enduring friendships mentioned above) is also still my illustrator today!
★ Read the full blurb here!
★ Sign up to request an ARC!
★ Follow me for news + updates on the book (under my pen name!) Tumblr / Instagram
★ And if you're a former reader of Love in Print, thank you so much for supporting my writing back then... and please DO reach out to me because I love to hear from you guys! Even though I definitely want to take everything I wrote in 2014 and hurl it into a bonfire
If you see this and feel so inclined, please reblog and help me get This Place is Magic to someone out there who might really love it!
xo Mariko / Irene
#this place is magic#irene te#cozy reads#cozy contemporary#k-pop books#love in print#writers on tumblr
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