The Woodsmoke Women's Book of Spells, A witchy, spellbinding tale of magic and love By Rachel Greenlaw

In Rachel Greenlaw’s enchanting novel, *The Stranger in the Snow*, readers are transported to the mystical mountain town of Woodsmoke, where old legends intertwine with the complexities of family and love. Carrie Morgan left her hometown ten years ago, burdened by family obligations and the weight of unfulfilled dreams. After a decade spent painting and wandering through Europe, the death of her grandmother pulls Carrie back to the dilapidated cottage she inherited, a place steeped in her family's magical legacy.

As the first snow falls, Carrie meets Matthieu, a charming newcomer eager to help her restore the cottage. Their connection grows amidst the whispers of an ancient tale about a stranger who appears with the snow and vanishes as spring arrives, leaving heartbreak in their wake. Despite her great-aunt Cora’s warnings, Carrie finds herself irresistibly drawn to Matthieu, only to face a heart-wrenching reality when he disappears as the frost thaws.

Convinced Matthieu is in danger, Carrie embarks on a perilous journey across the mountains, confronting the reasons for her departure and the pull of her true home. As she navigates love, friendship, and the magic that binds her to Woodsmoke, Carrie must decide if the town she fled is, in fact, the home she has been searching for all along. Greenlaw weaves a beautifully crafted, emotionally resonant tale that celebrates the magic of coming home and the power of love to heal and transform. 📚❤️