Miss Wylde and the Wynd by Jane Charles

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Miss Wylde and the Wynd (The Wynd Brothers #2)Miss Wylde and the Wynd by Jane Charles

Tracy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars

Series: The Wynd Brothers #2

Release Date: August 22, 2026

Miss Georgiana “Georgie” Wylde has stowed away on the Trade Wynd’s ship the Charlotte Rose when it was in Italy, because her sister Grace had runaway from home to follow one the Trade Wynd’s sailors to England and Georgie is desperate to find her before she finds her sailor and ruins her life. But she never anticipated that the Earl’s younger brother would take a personal interest in her and would insist on accompanying her on her quest to find her sister. She also never imagined falling in love with a man that she could never have, she had done that before and didn’t trust the feelings she felt after such a short acquaintanceship, especially since they both have commitments to their families that cannot be set aside for something that might just be infatuation.

It was definitely not love at first sight when Mr. Damian Wynd, second son of the late Earl of Wyndham and the manager of Trade Wynd, the family’s shipping business, met Georgie. Damian has run the family business for years, and when he watched the Charlotte Rose come into port, he was shocked to see one of the sailors disembark and take off. He is infuriated that the man would shirk his responsibilities and scoffs when his niece Livia tells him that the sailor is not a man, but a woman. He takes off after her and after a chase, he finally manages to catch her and bring her back to their office. Lucky for her, his brother, the Earl recognizes her from her family’s bakery in Italy and doesn’t want to press charges against her, in fact, he offers Damian’s help to track down Grace. Damian is not happy that his ordered life is thrown into chaos by the reckless stowaway, but his protective nature will not let him let her go off alone. But he never imagined that he could fall in love in a matter of days, so despite his feelings, he knows he will have to let her go, it’s for the best, right?

If you enjoy a road trip romance, buckle up because this is a ride you won’t soon forget! Damian and Georgie are both wonderful characters, they are both loyal, and committed to their families, even to the point of ignoring their own desires. The trip that should have been only one day, turns into a cross-country trip, and the forced proximity leads to deeper feelings. They fall fast, but don’t want to trust their hearts or their commitments to what might just be a passing fancy. This story is filled with emotion, desire, family, warm love scenes, surprises, denial, a little heartache, and finally their HEA. Overall, I enjoyed this story and would happily recommend it to my fellow HR readers. This is the second book in the series but could easily be read as a standalone title with no problem.

*I am voluntarily leaving a review for a DRC that I requested and was provided to me by the publisher/author. All opinions in this review are my own. *

 

The Hocus Pocus Handbook by Ann Aguirre

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The Hocus Pocus HandbookThe Hocus Pocus Handbook by Ann Aguirre

Tracy’s Rating: 3 of 5 stars

Series: Standalone

Release Date: September 1, 2026

Thea Winter is a human changeling who was stolen from the mortal world at birth raised in the fae wildlands, shaped by both mortal origins and a lifetime among magical beings. She is independent, impulsive, and has a strong desire to protect the wild fae, which often places her at odds with the Winter Court. After Thea is forced into a political marriage meant to serve the interests of the Winter Court, only for the intended spouse and the Summer delegation to disappear. She is sent into the wilderness with Kerboros, the Winter Court’s hunter, to locate the missing party and avoid punishment from those in power.

Kerboros is Thea’s opposite, he thrives on restraint, duty, and is driven by the consequences of his family’s failed rebellion. Together, they fit a grumpy-and-sunshine dynamic, with Thea bringing warmth and chaos while Kerboros carries trauma, loyalty, and hidden vulnerability. Their journey moves through fae politics, magical dangers, folklore-inspired settings, and encounters with other creatures, while also building the foundation for a forbidden romance complicated by obligation, court expectations, and Thea’s unresolved marriage.

This was a cozy fantasy romance with an imaginative fae world, a clear magical atmosphere, and a central pairing that had the right ingredients for an appealing opposites-attract story. I appreciated the folklore elements and the way the book tried to balance whimsy with darker court politics, but the romance did not fully work for me. While there were charming pieces throughout, I wanted more depth from the romantic progression and a stronger connection to the characters that the first-person narrative failed to give me. So, while it wasn’t a hit for me, I am sure there are readers who would enjoy this story.

*I am voluntarily leaving a review for a DRC that I requested and was provided to me by the publisher/author. All opinions in this review are my own. *