Dragons, Heists and Other Retirement Plans

Paperback / ISBN-13: 9781836189442

Price: £10.99

ON SALE: 26th March 2026

Genre: Fantasy / Romance

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A spellbinding cozy fantasy adventure that will make you believe in second chances. Complete with dragons. And cats. And dragon-cats.

Katherine and Imogene are done with their criminal pasthonestly.

They’ve traded in their outlaw lifestyle for seaside views, knitting projects (strictly non-magical), and only the occasional pub brawl (entirely accidental). But when an old friend begs them for help, they’re back in the game.

Their last heist-the one they botched all those years ago-needs finishing. And fast.

Saint Percival’s is in danger. The convent is sinking into the ground, and the dragons and nuns have been swindled out of their land by a ruthless real estate mogul. It’s up to Katherine and Imogene to set things right, armed with enchanted needles and the power to knit a magical map straight to the villain’s lair.

The mission? To go back to where it all ended, outwit their enemy and save Saint Percival’s.

Except this time, they have the help of their beloved otherworldly cats and dragons. And the same charming rival who blew up their plans the first time round with just a wink…

What could possibly go wrong?

This delightful cosy, heist-y fantasy about friendships new and old is perfect for fans of TJ Klune and Travis Baldree.

Readers love Meg Pennerson’s writing:

‘This is cozy fantasy done right! I had such a blast… I was cackling out loudwhat a treat!Perfect. I honestly couldn’t put the book down!… Katherine and Imogene’s friendship was amazingI loved that the protagonists were in their 70s… how much fun I had reading it!’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Such a fun time… I was laughing! I loved both Katherine and Imogene! What great characters and I loved their great friendship!… I almost choked on my drink while reading this! I loved the magical knitting and I wish it was real! The dragons were so great and it felt like a cup of warm tea in book form!the perfect read!’ kassysreadingnook, ⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘The relationship between the two main characters Katherine and Imogene… makes me wish I could sit down with them in a pub to listen to them regale their greatest exploits… a gentle, easy read that makes me feel like I’ve visited my favourite grandparentsfull of heart, laugh out loud moments, adorable cats and second chances.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐

What a fun read!!… I love magical books like this that just make you laugh and giggle the whole time!!‘ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘This book knocked it out of the park. I didn’t know I needed this kind of story in my life… kept me turning pages.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐