Howls and Hearthfires — Jennifer Seasons

A basket of cookies and a world to save.Ever have one of those days where a simple errand turns into a life-altering quest? Same. One moment, I'm walking through the woods with a basket of cookies for Grandma; the next, I'm stumbling into an enchanted realm, facing off with Fenris—a dark, brooding werewolf with a smirk and secrets for days. And that's not even the weird part.Turns out, I, Goldie Merridale, am the key to fixing this whole magical mess: the wall around Wolfsbane Forest is collapsing, and the only thing that can save it is a mysterious relic called the Source Stone. With Fenris as my reluctant guide, I'm thrown into a world of crumbling spells, ancient rivalries, and a brewing storm of magical creatures who aren't thrilled to see me. Not least of all, Red-Scarlett Hood, a fierce huntress who has her own score to settle with Fenris.Navigating magical forests and mushy heart feelings for a werewolf wasn't on my agenda—but when a realm's future rests on your shoulders, you either rise to the challenge or watch it all fall apart.When I'm done, I deserve a cookie.