On Thanksgiving weekend, Beatrix “Trixie” Fairchild expects her three grown children to meet her in Niagara Falls. For what, she won't say -- but her cryptic invitation spark a certain kind of magick and makes it so each one of her adult children returns to their hometown with hope, and only a small amount of resentment, in their hearts.<br><br>Whether it's Ivy, the oldest, who fears following in her mother's witchy footsteps; or Hazel, the middle child with itchy feet and a wanderlust that can't be sated; or Rowan, the youngest and only boy, now a trans woman struggling to integrate her past and present lives; each returns home, expecting some sort of resolution to their family woes. What they get is a surprise love interest along the way.<br><br>Will Ivy continue to overthink her own happiness, refusing to see what is right in front of her? Will Hazel feel too betrayed by her false family line and leave now that she has no home anchoring her in place? And will Rowan be able to finally integrate the best parts of herself without compromise and hurt feelings in the aftermath? What is Trixie planning for the holiday weekend?

The Thanksgiving Invitation

“That sounds perfect,” Vale said. She slipped off her apron, hung it on a peg behind the counter, and made another hand motion for someone to take over her place. When she stepped out from around the counter, she held out her hand to Ivy. She took it eagerly, and was soon filled with warmth.


“It’s such a beautiful day,” Vale said, peering through the glass. “If not a little cold. What do you say to eating this outside?”


“Yes,” Ivy said right away. “I couldn’t dream of anything better.”


“Yes,” Ivy added. “For now.”  6


Chapter 25