FRISCO, Texas - s4story -- L.L. Mason announces the release of her novel, Toying with Magic, the first installment in the History, Love, and Magic Series. This contemporary MM romantasy blends romance, mystery, history, and paranormal elements into an enchanting story where a forgotten magical artifact brings two unlikely people together and reveals that love may be the most powerful force of all.

Set inside the fascinating world of a working museum, Toying with Magic follows Micah Howard, a passionate toy historian who accepts his dream position at the Village Museum, expecting years of research, preservation, and discovery. Instead, he finds himself drawn into the mysterious world of the museum's Executive Director, Hunter Collins, a brilliant and guarded man determined to keep his personal life hidden.

As Micah and Hunter are forced to work together, an undeniable connection begins to develop between them. Micah's passionate and determined personality clashes with Hunter's reserved nature, creating a slow-burning romance filled with emotional depth, vulnerability, and unexpected discoveries.

Everything changes when the museum acquires an extraordinary nineteenth-century doll surrounded by mystery, priceless jewels, and secrets that have remained hidden for generations. As strange events begin unfolding, Micah and Hunter uncover that some legends are more than stories, forcing them to unravel the truth behind a magical artifact before history repeats itself.

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Through its unique museum setting, Toying with Magic explores themes of history, preservation, found family, emotional pain, and personal growth. The novel highlights a world where historical discovery and romance exist together, offering readers a fresh perspective on museums as places not only of learning but also of connection and love.

"I have worked in museums for over twelve years now. As an avid reader, I have noticed how underrepresented they are in our popular culture. I wanted a romance that took place inside a museum, not just 'at' or 'near' a museum," says L.L. Mason. She hopes to show that museums can be meaningful spaces where unexpected stories, relationships, and love can grow.

Filled with heart, humor, mystery, and enchantment, Toying with Magic is designed for readers who enjoy M/M romance, cozy fantasy, slow-burn romance, museum mysteries, magical artifacts, found family stories, emotional character growth, and light paranormal adventures.

With its combination of romance, history, and supernatural mystery, Toying with Magic invites readers to discover a story where the past holds secrets, magic changes everything, and taking a chance on love can be the greatest adventure of all.

Toying with Magic is available in eBook and paperback formats and can be purchased through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, IngramSpark, and the author's website. The book was published on July 25, 2026, with ISBN 9798256206390 and a listed price of $9.99.

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About the Author:

L.L. Mason is a native Oregonian (Go Ducks!) who loves the written word in all its forms. Her diverse professional background includes healthcare, janitorial work, security, hospitality, teaching, and serving as the Executive Director of a museum. When she is not reading or writing, she enjoys spending time in her garden, listening to music, and relaxing with her wife and their three cats.

Through her writing, L.L. Mason combines her passion for storytelling with her firsthand experience in museums, creating stories that celebrate history, human connection, and the unexpected places where love can be found.

Contact Information

Name: L.L. Mason

Email: llmasonauthor@gmail.com

Website: www.llmasonauthor.com

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Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Toying-Magic-L-L-Mason-e...

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