{"product_id":"my-unfamiliar-by-mara-rutherford","title":"PRE-ORDER My Unfamiliar by Mara Rutherford","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Date: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDecember 01, 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for fans of Allison Saft and Sarah Beth Durst, a grumpy mage and a familiar matchmaker navigate their magical connection in Mara Rutherford’s newest cozy fantasy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinslow Green is known far and wide for her ability to match mages with the perfect animal familiar. Though she doesn’t possess any magic, she has a knack for knowing what her customers need, even if they can’t see it themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStill grieving the tragic death of his last familiar, Bastian Triplehorn reluctantly seeks Winnie’s aid in finding a new partner. She’s determined to live up to her reputation, despite Bastian’s excessive grumpiness. Until the inexplicable happens: Bastian sparks a familiar bond with Winnie instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnable to deny their powerful connection, the two agree to work together until they can solve the mystery behind it. As Bastian and Winnie train for a royal mage competition that could solve all their problems―or ruin their lives forever―Winnie gets a taste of what it’s like to have magic herself. And Bastian discovers that all of these unfamiliar feelings are a little like magic, too.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Book Room","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46135040442547,"sku":"9781250359902","price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0508\/1540\/2163\/files\/9781250359902.jpg?v=1790776219","url":"https:\/\/thebookroomnc.com\/products\/my-unfamiliar-by-mara-rutherford","provider":"Hometown Collaborative","version":"1.0","type":"link"}