Moonlight Springs Series by Lula Ward

There’s no guidebook for being a magical Guardian—just a glowing brooch, a skeptical historian, and a very opinionated bell. When Maura Redding inherits her grandmother's antique shop in the charming Ozark mountain town of Moonlight Springs, she plans to sell everything and return to her sensible corporate life in Chicago... moreThere’s no guidebook for being a magical Guardian—just a glowing brooch, a skeptical historian, and a very opinionated bell. When Maura Redding inherits her grandmother's antique shop in the charming Ozark mountain town of Moonlight Springs, she plans to sell everything and return to her sensible corporate life in Chicago. But she didn't plan on the shop having opinions, discovering she's the town's new magical Guardian—thanks, Gran! —or the distractingly handsome, stubbornly skeptical historian, Cole Brinkman, who thinks her visions are just elaborate parlor tricks. Throw in a ruthless developer who threatens to bulldoze a historic fountain—a fountain with more secrets than a cat has lives—and Maura and Cole find themselves unlikely partners. She sees visions. He sees. .. a need for better lighting. She’s inheriting a magical destiny she never asked for. He’s discovering that Moonlight Springs operates by rules that weren't covered in graduate school. Maura must decide if she’s ready to trade her power suits for. .. well, actual power. Can they protect the town's enchanting magic and the legendary Amethyst Stone before it's too late? Step into Moonlight Springs, where magic is woven into the everyday, romance simmers gently, and you might just find you don't want to leave. Starlight Antiques is the first in the enchanting Moonlight Springs series, where small-town charm meets a touch of magical destiny. Starlight Antiques is book one in the Moonlight Springs. Starlight Antiques - Book OneSweet Memories Bakery - Book TwoEnchanted Bookshop - Book Three. less

Welcome to Sweet Memories Bakery, where the cookies are warm, the nostalgia is strong… and a pinch of magic might be the secret ingredient. When Ivy Meyer returns to Moonlight Springs to reopen her grandmother’s beloved bakery, she expects flour, frosting, and maybe a few nostalgic tears. She doesn’t expect her cookies to trigger vivid flashbacks in her customers—or to see glimmers of blue light dancing in the kitchen where nothing should shimmer... moreWelcome to Sweet Memories Bakery, where the cookies are warm, the nostalgia is strong… and a pinch of magic might be the secret ingredient. When Ivy Meyer returns to Moonlight Springs to reopen her grandmother’s beloved bakery, she expects flour, frosting, and maybe a few nostalgic tears. She doesn’t expect her cookies to trigger vivid flashbacks in her customers—or to see glimmers of blue light dancing in the kitchen where nothing should shimmer. As the bakery’s magic stirs back to life, Ivy finds herself unraveling a mystery that’s been quietly simmering beneath the town for generations. With a handsome contractor next door, a journal full of secrets, and a string of strange occurrences tied to Nana’s old recipes, she starts to suspect her family’s “pinch of magic” was more than just a saying. Set in a quirky Ozark town where memories linger like the scent of cinnamon rolls, Sweet Memories Bakery is a warm, magical story about second chances, family legacies, and the power of remembering what matters most. Book two in the Moonlight Springs series. A cozy women’s fiction series with a touch of magic and romance. Perfect for fans of small-town charm, gentle magic, and women rediscovering their purpose and power—one bite at a time. Moonlight Springs. Starlight Antiques - Book OneSweet Memories Bakery - Book TwoEnchanted Bookshop - Book Three. less

A quiet bookseller. A reclusive writer. And one bookshop where the stories come to life. Literally. Hazel Waters left behind her sensible city life to open a cozy bookshop in the quirky mountain town of Moonlight Springs. She expected quiet days filled with paperbacks and tea. What she didn’t expect? Books whispering, ink disappearing from the pages, and a rare folktale book vanishing without a trace. Then Luke Hanes walks through her ruby-red door... moreA quiet bookseller. A reclusive writer. And one bookshop where the stories come to life. Literally. Hazel Waters left behind her sensible city life to open a cozy bookshop in the quirky mountain town of Moonlight Springs. She expected quiet days filled with paperbacks and tea. What she didn’t expect? Books whispering, ink disappearing from the pages, and a rare folktale book vanishing without a trace. Then Luke Hanes walks through her ruby-red door. Reclusive, infuriating, and far too charming for her peace of mind. Luke is a bestselling author hiding from a scandal—and himself. But he also might be the only person who can help her uncover what’s unraveling the town’s stories. When reading aloud pulls them both into the actual world of a book, Hazel and Luke are forced to work together to find a way back. With the town’s legends stirring and a forgotten magic awakening, Hazel must uncover what’s causing the stories to fade—before Moonlight Springs forgets its own history. Thankfully, Hazel’s not alone. With the help of her fiercely loyal new friends—Maura, the antique shop owner with sharp intuition and stronger tea; Ivy, the warm-hearted baker who always knows when you need a slice of pie; and Verena, the innkeeper who just might know more than she lets on—Hazel is about to discover that some stories are meant to be lived, not just read. Perfect for fans of cozy fantasy, small-town magic, and heartwarming friendships, The Enchanted Bookshop is a whimsical escape full of second chances, found family, and the power of believing in your own story. Moonlight Springs:. Starlight Antiques - Book OneSweet Memories Bakery - Book TwoEnchanted Bookshop - Book Threeand more to come! less