Moonville

Old Flames and New Fortunes (Moonville #1) by Sarah Hogle

Tucked deep in the Ohio countryside lies a town that seems almost too enchanted to be real—a place where flower spells linger on the breeze, ghost stories might just be true, and love arrives in the most unexpected forms. In the Moonville series, the ordinary and the otherworldly meet with a wink and a sigh, crafting small-town romantic tales tinged with whimsy, warmth, and a whisper of magic.

Each story in this quiet, character-rich universe centers on a member of the quirky Tempest family, where witchcraft is inherited like heirloom recipes, and heartbreak is healed with humor and haunted houses. Whether it’s Romina, a flower witch whose perfectly arranged bouquets might just meddle in fate, or Zelda, a folklore skeptic tangled up in a paranormal mystery she can’t explain away, these heroines aren’t chasing love—they’re stumbling into it while trying to stay out of their own way.

What makes this series sing is its gentle weirdness: a setting that feels as if it exists on the edge of a fairy tale, characters who are painfully sincere and hilariously self-aware, and romances that bloom not with fireworks, but with awkward confessions and ghost tours gone wrong. The magic here isn’t about spells or spirits—though both make an appearance—it’s about timing, healing, and letting yourself be seen.

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Moonville consists of two books and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of one more book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.


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Speculative Fiction Books

(Moonville #1 / 3)
2024 | fantasy, magical realism, romance
(Moonville #2 / 3)
2025 | fantasy, magical realism, romance
(Moonville #3 / 3)
2026 | fantasy, magical realism, romance | Release date 2026

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