Books with author April L. Wood

Teen ice witch Winter Rose-Thorne barely escapes witch hunters before finding herself in danger once again, after a children's broom flying contest goes terribly awry... When High Priestess Rose-Thorne bets her granddaughter Winter's womb in a broom flying contest and loses, Winter wonders where the real danger lies: from the witch hunters she fled from the far north, or her shady grandmother.Given until Yule to reverse the outcome, Winter becomes increasingly mistrustful of the High Priestesses of Springfield. She finds solace with new friends, including Turmeric, a fire witch of the Wormwood clan. He warms Winter's frozen heart, but their love defies the Segregation Curse of Old, cast by the Elders to preserve ancient bloodlines. Can they find a way around the Segregation Curse of Old to be together?As the Winter Solstice nears, will she unravel the true motives behind her grandmother's bet, and reverse the outcome of the broom flying contest in time? Or will she agree to her fate and remain barren?

When teen air witch Spring Widow-Tears visits her grandparents for some much needed breathing space from her smothering parents, she’s once again stifled, but this time by the troubled Spirit Witches of Elderberry Thicket who shadow her. After a chance encounter at her grandparents’ Ostara celebration, romance blooms between Spring and Oak of the Wormwood clan. Love is in the air and Spring is filling up, unlike Oak who at times seems to be holding his breath. Why does the one person she wants around keep his distance? Spring doesn’t want to meddle in the affairs of the dead, but as her ties grow closer to the witches of Springfield, her initial denial and reluctance transforms into a fierce determination to liberate their loved ones from the Valley of the Dead. As this Spiritist digs deeper to uncover the mystery of why the Spirit Witches aren’t crossing over, she’s ensnared into a web of dark family secrets that span the ages, threatening the innocent if exposed. Except, even angels cast shadows… is Spring protecting the right person?Young love will blossom and old skeletons will be revealed. Can Spring Widow-Tears deliver the Spirit Witches to the Summerland? Or will she fail to meet her destiny as a Spiritist, sealing her own final fate?

Fire witch Summer Wormwood's last day of school was a trash fire--her boyfriend River dumped her for water witch Dahlia Devil-Claw, and worse, she's been summoned to Headmistress Starwort's Charm School for the summer!Witchy summer school is a nightmare: no manufactured comforts like makeup or good deodorant, lessons, and Dahlia and River making out every chance they get. The headmistress reveals Summer had used a love spell on River, ensuring everyone's hatred. Only her best friend, Aspen Widow-Tears, sticks with her. Unfortunately, he seems to want to transform their friendship into something more. Summer can't get over this recent heartbreak; she can't risk losing her best friend to the wreckage of her romantic history.And then there's the real nightmare: visits from a Night Hag that leave Summer screaming in terror at night--and even more of a social outcast.When Aspen disappears after a quarrel at the Solar Solstice party, she thinks she's burned her last bridge, but recurrent nightmares hint something more sinister is afoot. Only Dahlia, with her water powers of clarity, can help Summer see the truth.Can this fire witch rise above the ashes of heartbreak and seek help from her frenemy for the sake of Aspen? Or will her courage go up in smoke, when she uncovers the identity of the Night Hag?

When teen air witch Spring Widow-Tears visits her grandparents for some much needed breathing space from her smothering parents, she’s once again stifled, but this time by the troubled Spirit Witches of Elderberry Thicket who shadow her. After a chance encounter at her grandparents’ Ostara celebration, romance blooms between Spring and Oak of the Wormwood clan. Love is in the air and Spring is filling up, unlike Oak who at times seems to be holding his breath. Why does the one person she wants around keep his distance?Spring doesn’t want to meddle in the affairs of the dead, but as her ties grow closer to the witches of Springfield, her initial denial and reluctance transforms into a fierce determination to liberate their loved ones from the Valley of the Dead. As this Spiritist digs deeper to uncover the mystery of why the Spirit Witches aren’t crossing over, she’s ensnared into a web of dark family secrets that span the ages, threatening the innocent if exposed. Except, even angels cast shadows… is Spring protecting the right person?Young love will blossom and old skeletons will be revealed. Can Spring Widow-Tears deliver the Spirit Witches to the Summerland? Or will she fail to meet her destiny as a Spiritist, sealing her own final fate?

Fire witch Summer Wormwood's last day of school was a trash fire--her boyfriend River dumped her for water witch Dahlia Devil-Claw, and worse, she's been summoned to Headmistress Starwort's Charm School for the summer!Witchy summer school is a nightmare: no manufactured comforts like makeup or good deodorant, lessons, and Dahlia and River making out every chance they get. The headmistress reveals Summer had used a love spell on River, ensuring everyone's hatred. Only her best friend, Aspen Widow-Tears, sticks with her. Unfortunately, he seems to want to transform their friendship into something more. Summer can't get over this recent heartbreak; she can't risk losing her best friend to the wreckage of her romantic history.And then there's the real nightmare: visits from a Night Hag that leave Summer screaming in terror at night--and even more of a social outcast.When Aspen disappears after a quarrel at the Solar Solstice party, she thinks she's burned her last bridge, but recurrent nightmares hint something more sinister is afoot. Only Dahlia, with her water powers of clarity, can help Summer see the truth.Can this fire witch rise above the ashes of heartbreak and seek help from her frenemy for the sake of Aspen? Or will her courage go up in smoke, when she uncovers the identity of the Night Hag?

Teen ice witch Winter Rose-Thorne barely escapes witch hunters before finding herself in danger once again, after a children's broom flying contest goes terribly awry... When High Priestess Rose-Thorne bets her granddaughter Winter's womb in a broom flying contest and loses, Winter wonders where the real danger lies: from the witch hunters she fled from the far north, or her shady grandmother.Given until Yule to reverse the outcome, Winter becomes increasingly mistrustful of the High Priestesses of Springfield. She finds solace with new friends, including Turmeric, a fire witch of the Wormwood clan. He warms Winter's frozen heart, but their love defies the Segregation Curse of Old, cast by the Elders to preserve ancient bloodlines. Can they find a way around the Segregation Curse of Old to be together?As the Winter Solstice nears, will she unravel the true motives behind her grandmother's bet, and reverse the outcome of the broom flying contest in time? Or will she agree to her fate and remain barren?

Ebhlin Rionach is a special girl. She was born into a clan of gifted people. Her mother was a powerful woman and her father was a shape-shifter. They hid their gifts for fear of punishment. One day her mother broke the rules knowing it was death for her. She met her end gracefully. THe very next day the entire clan moved back to Ceo. They had tried to make a go of it and it failed. When they arrived they were greeted warmly by the other creatures inhabiting that world. Ebbie was happy to take care of her father and his wives. She raised their children and made a good name for herself. Yet she was lonely. THere had been no man that could turn her eye, until Egan. THe first time she saw him her heart skipped a beat. Egan felt the same about her, but there was a history there. Could their love surmount the tasks in front of them? Would the clan remain safe?

Ebbie and Egan have made the move back. She is far more pregnant than the maid was expecting. That was their first clue that she was carrying twins. When they finally arrive, so does Beda. She came to celebrate with Ebbie, but instead she gives birth as well. Siofra is her beautiful girl. After just a few days, Beda announces that she must leave. She has to finish a critical mission for the council. Ebbie raises her two children along side Siofra. She teaches them about the clan and their gifts. ALl the while she can feel an evil growing. Will they survive here? Or is there something more sinister lurking?

Riona made it to Ireland with her mother, husband and sister in law. Carolyn discovers quickly upon arrival that she is carrying Aidan's child. She is torn with what to do. It could be an evil witch. Now Tomlin and Riona are challenged by the coven. They need to show their place is at the head. Riona makes quick work of changing the rules. Will their world handle all the change? Can their love conquer all?

Ebbie was born to be a strong leader for her clan. Her mother Evelyn was the reason. Before the mists is Evelyn's story and sets you up for book number 4 in the series. It is how Ebbie came to be. Who her real parents are is revealed. How Randall became such a big part of her life is explained as well. Evelyn is a full an amazing character. She is strong and full of life even to the very end. She knew how to live life and how to help people. Her gifts let her know what the future was going to be. Instead of being scared and trying to change it, she embraces it. She lets her role be the one destiny decided. The cards she played and the ones she held close would rule how her clan survived. Evelyn is the back bone and spine of the entire group.