Do You Love to Read Complete Series?

There’s something especially satisfying about discovering a series and realizing you don’t have to wait for the next book.

You can simply keep reading.

If you’re the kind of reader who loves to settle into a small town, get attached to the characters, and stay there for more than one story, my Moonlight Springs series was written for you.

Moonlight Springs is a cozy Ozark mountain town filled with charming shops, close friendships, second chances, a little romance, and just enough everyday magic to make you wonder what might be possible.

Each book has its own story and its own characters to fall in love with, but the town and its people continue throughout the series. Familiar faces pop up again. Friendships deepen. Secrets slowly unfold. And the magical mystery running through Moonlight Springs grows with each book.

That’s one of my favorite things about writing a series like this. You don’t just get one story. You get to return to a place that begins to feel familiar.

You might stop by the antique shop, visit the bakery, browse the bookshop, wander past the river, or spend a little time at the old inn.

And because the Moonlight Springs series is complete, you can read all the way through without waiting for another book to release.

So if you love stories about women starting over, finding friendship and purpose, building new lives, and discovering that the world might hold a little more magic than they expected, come spend some time in Moonlight Springs.

Your next cozy reading escape is waiting. Binge all six books and don’t forget to pick up the prequel by signing up for my newsletter.

~ Lula

Why I Write Magical Realism

I write magical realism because I love stories about ordinary women experiencing extraordinary little moments.

My books are about second chances, friendship, belonging, finding purpose, and creating a life that feels right again. The touch of magic simply adds another layer of wonder.

I like the idea that a small town might hold secrets.

That something handmade might carry a little piece of the person who created it.

That a coincidence might not be entirely a coincidence.

And that sometimes, just when life feels as if it has settled into a predictable pattern, something unexpected can appear and gently change everything.

If you enjoy cozy small towns, women beginning new chapters of their lives, found family, a little romance, and gentle everyday magic, you’ll feel right at home in my stories.

Welcome to the world of Lula Ward, where ordinary life always has room for a little bit of magic.

~ Lula

Okay, it’s time to confess. I was finding my way with this series. The more I wrote in the series, the more I realized it wasn’t really cozy fantasy. Or at least not cozy fantasy that most readers expect. There are no magical creatures or spells. It’s not really paranormal women’s fiction with witches and spells. And it’s not cozy mystery with talking cats or dead bodies.

So what is it? I think it’s best described as cozy women’s fiction with a touch of magical realism and sweet romance. Everyday magic. Women that discover they have magical powers. Not that you’ll find that category anywhere on Amazon…

So after the final book in the Moonlight Springs series releases on May 7th, I’ll be putting new covers on the series in June. Trying to better find my readers. And to all of you who have already found me, I appreciate each and every one of you.

Forever grateful,

~Lula

Painted Visions — Release Day Is October 6!

I’m so excited to share that Painted Visions releases on October 6! This cozy-fantasy installment returns to Moonlight Springs—where art, memory, and a dash of small-town magic tangle with second chances and found family.

What it’s about

Quincy Hawthorne, a quiet artist who runs the Crystal River Gallery, wakes to an irresistible pull to paint. By morning, her canvas holds the boardwalk at dawn—and a Victorian woman Quincy is certain she never painted. When the image refuses to behave like ordinary art, and a too-slick developer takes a suspicious interest, Quincy is nudged toward the Moonlight Inn and the circle of women who understand the town’s secrets. Enter Steven Zimmerman, an art restorer with a patient eye and a scholar’s heart, whose gift for uncovering what’s hidden pairs beautifully with Quincy’s emerging visions. Together, they’ll follow the clues that ripple through Quincy’s paintings—toward the truth, the Emerald Stone of Vision, and a choice that could protect (or imperil) Moonlight Springs.

Tropes & vibes readers love

• Small-town coziness with a hint of mystery

• Found family & women supporting women

• A hint of romance

• Whispers of time-slip magic through art

• Big-bad developer threatening a beloved waterfront

P.S. If you’re new here, welcome! You can start with Starlight Antiques and binge the series. Long-time readers: watch for nods to earlier stones and a few familiar faces on the boardwalk.