This week is bringing all the spring energy—and I have something new coming your way!

Seasons of the Year – Spring releases this Friday, and my story, Magical Matching, is part of the collection. I can’t wait for you to read this one. It follows a clumsy witch who casts a spell looking for love, actually finds it… and then has to figure out how to keep it. It’s magical, a little chaotic, and full of heart—very much a perfect spring story.

If you haven’t grabbed it yet, Spring Fling is still out and available on Amazon (link below). This spicy why-choose romance anthology includes my story about a woman ready for something new… who ends up with not one, but two very tempting men—because really, why choose?

And in case you missed it last week…

Trial By Fire is officially out!

This first book in the Richmond Academy series (part of the Mystical Society world) follows Shayla, a phoenix shifter who can’t shift, sent to an academy in Virginia where she’s expected to learn—no matter what. There’s pressure, friendship, magic, and plenty of twists as she starts to find her own strength.

Even more exciting—I’m now working on Book 2: Trial by Sea, coming later this year. The cover is absolutely beautiful, and I cannot wait to share it with you soon.

Behind the scenes, I’m still deep in multiple writing projects for later this year, and I’m loving every minute of it. There are so many stories in the works, and I’m excited for everything that’s ahead.

On the real-life side… I’m still in physical therapy after a visit to ortho, and it turns out I have something called a frozen shoulder—which sounds completely made up, but is unfortunately very real. My left shoulder is dealing with that plus some arthritis (zero stars, do not recommend). It’s going to take months of PT (and yes, a very memorable giant shot) to get things moving again—but I’m putting in the work and looking forward to getting back to normal.

In the meantime, I’ve got plenty of stories to keep me company—and hopefully, you too.

As always, I’ve included new releases and book shares from other authors below so you can find your next great read.

Happy Reading,
Wendy

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She’s an ADHD sky-courier who files reports no one reads. He’s been sent to confirm a ghost island doesn’t exist. The island has ruins, warm stone, and a conspiracy that should have stayed buried.

Stranded together for three days with no way off, she maps the truth in charcoal and he falls for the way her mind moves. An ancient bond hums between them. Neither of them asked for it. Neither of them is walking away.

Grumpy/sunshine. Fated mates. He falls first. Open door. ADHD named on page.

Nothing is fixed. Everything is found.

Can she collect enough fragments of her past before the nightmarish figure from her dreams catches up with her?

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If you enjoy escaping into enchanting worlds full of adventure, mystery, magic, and with a hint of romance, then pick up this story today and find yourself lost in the magical land of Phildeterre. (This is a clean novel appropriate for all ages.

As she wakes up in a bedroom she doesn’t recognize, Ellayne becomes increasingly aware of one thing: she has no memories—no identity—no name. Dark figures not only haunt her nightmares, but also stalk her in reality. Ellayne finds herself on the run, chased by a hooded archer with deadly aim.

When the source of her memory loss is uncovered, Ellayne and the companions she’s made along the way must find a way to reverse the damage done to her by magic before she loses her memories again.

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A Regency Romance of Love, Loss, and Choosing to Truly Live

Lady Charlotte Ashworth has spent her life doing everything right—managing her family’s crumbling estate, raising her younger sister, and sacrificing her own dreams without regret.

Until the day she’s told she’s dying.

With only months left, Charlotte makes a bold decision: she will give her sister the perfect Season… and in the stolen moments between duty and goodbye, she will finally live for herself. Champagne, scandal, and reckless choices become her new companions—and for the first time, she refuses to fade quietly into the background.

Marcus Hale, Viscount and physician, sees what others do not. Beneath Charlotte’s dazzling transformation lies a truth he cannot ignore—and a woman he cannot forget. As their connection deepens into something undeniable, Marcus is faced with an impossible choice: respect her wishes… or fight for a future she no longer believes she has.

But love, like life, is not so easily surrendered.

As time runs out and hearts are laid bare, Charlotte must decide—will she spend her final days saying goodbye… or risk everything for a chance at more?

This week feels a little extra magical… because Trial By Fire is officially out!

But first—Spring Fling is out and available to order on Amazon (link below), and I’ve been thrilled to see this spicy why-choose romance anthology out in the world. My story follows a woman looking for something new who ends up involved with not one, but two very tempting men… because honestly, why choose between two hot and available men?

And now…

Trial By Fire is here!

This is the first book in my Richmond Academy series, part of the Mystical Society world, and I’m so excited to finally share Shayla’s story with you. Shayla is a phoenix shifter who can’t shift, and her family is determined to “fix” that—one way or another—by sending her to Richmond Academy in Virginia. What follows is a story of magic, pressure, friendship, discovery, and adventure as Shayla starts finding her own path.

Seeing this book out in the world is such a big moment for me, and I hope you’ll love stepping into Richmond Academy as much as I loved writing it.

And there’s more just ahead…

Wheel of the Year: Spring releases May 1, 2026, featuring my Beltane story about a clumsy witch who casts her spell looking for love, actually finds it… and then has to figure out how to keep it. It’s romantic, magical, a little chaotic, and very spring.

Behind the scenes, I’m still writing on several more projects coming later this year, and I’m honestly excited about all of them. There are stories brewing I can’t wait to share when they’re a little closer to release.

As for life outside the writing cave—physical therapy is going… well, it is going. I’m now reaching out to orthopedics to see what else can be done with my shoulder. Not exactly the adventure I had planned, but I’m crossing my fingers, hoping for the best, and trying to keep my sense of humor intact.

And because no newsletter is complete without more books, I’ve got new releases and book shares from other authors below for you to explore. I hope you find something wonderful to add to your stack.

Happy Reading,
Wendy

Shayla is a phoenix shifter who can’t use fire—and in her family, that makes her a failure.

With her eighteenth birthday fast approaching, Shayla is sent to Richmond Academy of Magic, a last-chance school for shifters with blocked or unstable powers. If she can’t unlock her abilities soon, her family will force her to transform. And phoenix transformation isn’t just magic—it’s death, rebirth, and the risk of losing every memory she’s ever had.

At Richmond, Shayla finds herself surrounded by students with dangerous hidden powers, elite training, and secrets of their own. For the first time, she feels like she might belong. Especially when she meets Georgios, a quiet, fiercely loyal boy who understands her fear—and sees strength in her no one else does. Their slow-burn connection gives Shayla something she’s never had before: someone worth fighting for.

But phoenixes are born in flame, and Shayla’s power is waking whether she’s ready or not.

If she rises, she could lose her memories. Her identity. Even Georgios.

If she refuses, her family will make the choice for her.

At a magical academy where power defines your future, Shayla must decide if she’s brave enough to burn… and strong enough to rise.

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Hot! Spicy! Who can choose? This RH is so worth the look. Authors who love angsty behavior have come together to tell their best why choose stories. You will not want to miss this fantastic anthology.

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