Mending and Madness

(Keepers of Realms and Renewal, Book 1)

by Laura Cheever


Seven shattered realms. Two broken hearts. One Great King who will always be enough.

Le’eah Nelnhem is the brownie seamstress of Vheyden — a strange occupation, to be sure. At least in Faerie.

But not half so strange as her husband, Kfir, the gnomish innkeeper who went mad nineteen years ago after the birth of their only child.

...or so the fae of the Autumn Court believe.

After all, the voices don’t talk to them.

When an unexpected invitation puts pressure on their already cold and distant marriage, Kfir learns that he’s running out of time to break his curse, mend his relationship with their daughter, and reclaim the heart of the only woman he’s ever loved.

With the help of three insufferable and hilarious companions, Kfir and Le’eah set out on an awkward yet heartwarming journey of faith and forgiveness.

This cozy faerietale is a story of two people who could never be enough on their own, and one Great King who always has been.

“When the clock strikes twelve, the last petal falls."

Mending and Madness is a cozy Christian fantasy romance for readers who love second chances, unexpected friendships, and God’s provision for anxious hearts. This charming faerietale is a complete story, no series experience required.

  • First published by Cleavebond Publishing 2025
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  • First edition
  • Editing by Chelsea Spencer
  • Cover art by Laura Cheever
  • Hardcover ISBN-13 979-8264808234
  • Paperback ISBN-13 979-8264807145