The Woodsmoke Women's Book of Spells - by Rachel Greenlaw (Paperback)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

"This is a story of romance, broken friendship, and staying true to yourself under the weight of family obligations. This sweet tale with light magic will appeal to readers of Sarah Addison Allen and fans of the movie (and book) Practical Magic." -- Booklist

In a magical new direction for One Christmas Morning author Rachel Greenlaw, an evocative and mysterious story about lost love and the magic of coming home, for readers of Adrienne Young and Breanne Randall.

There is an old tale woven through the mountain town of Woodsmoke about a stranger who appears as the first snow falls in winter, who will disappear without a trace as the frost thaws in spring, leaving a broken heart behind.

Carrie Morgan ran from Woodsmoke ten years ago, and the decision has haunted her ever since. Spending a decade painting and drifting around Europe, she tries to forget her family's legacy and the friends she left behind. But the Morgan women have always been able to harness the power of the mountains surrounding the town, and their spells--and curses--are sewn into the soil. The mountains, they say, never forget.

Sure enough, when Carrie's grandmother dies and leaves behind her dilapidated cottage, she returns to renovate--certain she will only be there for one winter. She meets Matthieu as the temperature dips, a newcomer who offers to help refurbish the cottage. Before long, and despite warnings from her great-aunt Cora of the old stories, Carrie finds herself falling for the charming stranger. But when the frost thaws in spring, Matthieu goes missing.

Carrie is convinced he's real, and he's in danger. As she fights her way across the mountains to find him, she must confront all the reasons why she left Woodsmoke and decide whether the place she's spent the last decade running from is the home she's been searching for.

Rachel Greenlaw, the beloved author of One Christmas Morning, returns with another beautifully crafted, emotionally charged, and romantic tale about lost love and the magic of coming home.

"The Woodsmoke Women's Book of Spells captivated me from the very first page... I absolutely treasured it from beginning to end." --Cecelia Ahern, New York Times bestselling author

Review Quotes

"This is a story of romance, broken friendship, and staying true to yourself under the weight of family obligations. This sweet tale with light magic will appeal to readers of Sarah Addison Allen and fans of the movie (and book) Practical Magic." -- Booklist

"The Woodsmoke Women's Book of Spells' captivated me from the very first page. It reminds me of why I love writing and why I love reading. It's magical and grounding at the same time, otherworldly and natural. I absolutely treasured it from beginning to end." -- Cecelia Ahern, New York Times bestselling author

"Impressively original and an inherently fascinating, emotionally engaging, and simply riveting read from cover to cover." -- Midwest Book Review

"I immediately fell under the spell of this artfully crafted world that I swore I was in a rundown cottage in the middle of the mountains. The characters are so raw and relatable and the mystery so intriguing that I hated slipping out of this magical world and back to reality. A perfect read for witch season." -- Kate Robb, author of This Spells Love

"Greenlaw's modern take on a classic is enhanced by multidimensional characters and their realistically complex relationships. The result is a heartwarming tale about prioritizing the things that matter most in life." -- Publishers Weekly on One Christmas Morning

"One Christmas Morning is a charming, whimsical story about mistakes and second chances and the power of love and friendship to help us heal after grief and loss. A Dickensian holiday tale with an enchanting modern sensibility." -- Rachel Linden, author of The Magic of Lemon Drop Pie

"A stunning debut novel. This book is like A Christmas Carol of self-discovery. I loved every page. I didn't want to put it down and when I had to, it consumed my thoughts until I could pick it back up again. Rachel Greenlaw brings all the magic of Dickens into the here and now. One Christmas Morning is a modern Christmas classic that should be in everyone's festive books collection." -- Jenny Bayliss, author of A December to Remember

"In One Christmas Morning, Rachel Greenlaw gives us the precious and eye-opening opportunity to walk in the shoes of others... this is a heartwarming, magical Christmas story that should not be missed!" -- Courtney Cole, author of Home of Christmas

"Wonderfully original, gorgeously romantic and completely magical. I turned the final page with tears in my eyes and a smile on my face." -- Emily Stone, author of Always in December, on One Christmas Morning

"A melancholy yet ultimately hopeful Christmas novel that will appeal to fans of One Day in December by Josie Silver." -- Library Journal