The Wishing Star Series by Jamey Moody

Two hearts, one unforgettable night, and a love written in the stars.Celeste Starr is about to begin a career-defining research project in astronomy when she has an overnight layover in Dallas. Full of too much excitement to sleep, Celeste finds herself in the hotel bar.There, the notoriously single, Celeste meets Esse Perkins who has a sweet southern drawl that enchants Celeste with each sultry syllable... moreTwo hearts, one unforgettable night, and a love written in the stars.Celeste Starr is about to begin a career-defining research project in astronomy when she has an overnight layover in Dallas. Full of too much excitement to sleep, Celeste finds herself in the hotel bar.There, the notoriously single, Celeste meets Esse Perkins who has a sweet southern drawl that enchants Celeste with each sultry syllable. The two unlikely strangers find themselves entwined in a night of passion neither will soon forget.The next day as Celeste begins a long day of travel to the remote mountains of west Texas, she knows she’ll never see Esse again, but is nonetheless irritated with herself for not at least getting her number.As the weather turns this never ending day into a treacherous journey Celeste finds herself not thinking of her beloved stars, but wishing she was once again in the arms of Esse Perkins. At times Celeste doubted she’d make it through the blinding snowstorm when she finally arrived at a rural hotel where the manager’s smiling face welcomed her inside the warm haven.Celeste blinked and couldn’t believe her eyes. Esse Perkins! Here? How could it be?Come along on this one-night-to-forever, steamy sapphic romance where the universe has put these two unlucky-in-love souls on the same path to happily-ever-after. less

Beneath the stars, two hearts collide—will one summer be enough to rewrite their universe?At the remote and star-studded heights of the McDonald Observatory, Dr. Hedy Marshall has spent five years uncovering cosmic wonders while quietly nursing a heart that's sworn off love. Her greatest joy? Mentoring brilliant young minds. But nothing prepares her for Taryn Elliot—a passionate grad student who arrives with stars in her eyes and an unexpected crush on her new boss... moreBeneath the stars, two hearts collide—will one summer be enough to rewrite their universe?At the remote and star-studded heights of the McDonald Observatory, Dr. Hedy Marshall has spent five years uncovering cosmic wonders while quietly nursing a heart that's sworn off love. Her greatest joy? Mentoring brilliant young minds. But nothing prepares her for Taryn Elliot—a passionate grad student who arrives with stars in her eyes and an unexpected crush on her new boss.From the moment their eyes meet, something unspoken sparks between them—an undeniable pull as infinite as the night sky. As the summer unfolds, so does a connection neither of them anticipated, but both struggle to resist. With time running out and real-world complications threatening to pull them apart, Hedy and Taryn must decide: will they follow their hearts into uncharted territory, or let the moment pass like a shooting star?Set against the backdrop of celestial discoveries and long Texas nights, More Than a Wish is a tender, age gap, small town, forbidden romance about finding love when you least expect it—and the courage it takes to reach for it. less

One came to forget. One came to escape. Neither expected to fall.If I Had a Wish is a tender, opposites-attract sapphic romance about grief, second chances, and unexpected sparks under the stars.Vivian Enright, a world-renowned but notoriously aloof astronomer, has spent her career chasing galaxies and avoiding emotional entanglements. Burned out and restless, she agrees to help a colleague/friend at the remote McDonald Observatory, expecting nothing more than a change of scenery... moreOne came to forget. One came to escape. Neither expected to fall.If I Had a Wish is a tender, opposites-attract sapphic romance about grief, second chances, and unexpected sparks under the stars.Vivian Enright, a world-renowned but notoriously aloof astronomer, has spent her career chasing galaxies and avoiding emotional entanglements. Burned out and restless, she agrees to help a colleague/friend at the remote McDonald Observatory, expecting nothing more than a change of scenery.Franny Ricci is searching for purpose after the sudden loss of her wife. A new role running operations at the observatory seems like a fresh start. That is, until Vivian storms in with arrogance and sharp edges, threatening the calm Franny has begun to rebuild.But when a situation arises, and Vivian unexpectedly steps in to help, Franny glimpses the sorrow behind the professor’s polished façade. What begins as mutual disdain slowly shifts into something deeper, something neither woman saw coming.Set against the vast Texas sky, If I Had a Wish explores the fragile beauty of connection, the courage it takes to love again, and the hope that sometimes, even stars need a little help to shine. less

First love never really leaves. Sometimes, it comes home.Lou Perkins has made peace with her life—quiet days in the Davis Mountains, volunteering at the animal shelter, and finding joy in watching others discover love. She’s convinced that kind of magic isn’t meant for her. Not after losing the one woman who stole her heart eighteen years ago.But the universe has a wicked sense of humor... moreFirst love never really leaves. Sometimes, it comes home.Lou Perkins has made peace with her life—quiet days in the Davis Mountains, volunteering at the animal shelter, and finding joy in watching others discover love. She’s convinced that kind of magic isn’t meant for her. Not after losing the one woman who stole her heart eighteen years ago.But the universe has a wicked sense of humor. At a local adoption event, Lou turns around and comes face-to-face with the love she thought she’d never see again.Now the woman who once shattered her heart is standing right in front of her, and Lou must decide if some wishes are worth daring to believe in after all.Wishes Don’t Come True is a tender, second-chance sapphic romance about resilience, redemption, and the enduring power of true love. less