Seasons of Magic: Pumpkins & Shades Series

When fate comes knocking, feed it pie!   Pie witch Reese always played it safe—until she opened a magical bakery. But running a bakery is harder than she expected, and she finds herself one bad week away from going under. When the town announces a baking competition that could save her bakery's future, she jumps at the chance to rescue her dreams. But then two mischievous autumn sprites show up on her doorstep, demanding pie and determined to find a mate for their prince.   With pressure building for Reese to find the prize-winning dessert, she starts to question every choice she has ever made. And the sprites have their own agenda, involving nothing Reese could have imagined… including turning her house into candy. With time running out, can Reese distract the sprites long enough to save her bakery?   Or will her dreams turn into nothing more than an under-baked pie?   Pumpkin Spice Pie-Jinks is perfect for fans of Gilmore Girls and Patricia Briggs' Mercy Thompson series. It is part of a collection of standalone fairy tale novellas, Seasons of Magic, and is the prequel to an upcoming urban fantasy series. If you like lighthearted tales, autumn magic, and pie, you will love Selina J. Eckert's Hansel-and-Gretel-inspired story!

Jack just gambled her family's future on seeds. Too bad they only bring her a cursed pumpkin patch full of ghosts. Jack, a shy and sensitive high schooler, is desperate to do whatever she can to save her family's farm. Unfortunately for her, the pawn shop cons her into trading her family's heirlooms for three old pumpkin seeds on the promise they will solve all Jack's problems. But when the seeds sprout overnight into a haunted pumpkin patch, they bring more problems than they solve—like a hundred-year-old witch's curse. Hopeful she will uncover the secrets of the patch, and maybe solve the farm's financial problems, Jack enlists her best friend Lucy's help to investigate. But then a malevolent ghost kidnaps Lucy, and Jack learns the dark history of her home, a history steeped in betrayal and revenge. With Lucy's life on the line, can Jack confront the spirit, break the curse, and save her friend? Or will the witch kill them both and reign for another hundred years? The Patch is part of a collection of standalone fairy tale novellas, Seasons of Magic, and is a retelling of Jack and the Beanstalk. If you like spooky stories, autumn magic, and pumpkins, you will love Selina J. Eckert's bone-chilling tale!

Gemma is a fish out of water, but when the Fae Prince asks for help, the answer is yes.   In the charming town of Cider Hollow, Gemma, a siren and proud owner of a cinnamon roll bakery, receives a summons from the prince of the Autumn Court, Prince Forrest. As a siren, it turns out she is the best person to unravel a mystery surrounding a missing werewolf... and this is a great opportunity to prove her value to the Fae community and solidify her new friendships. Equipped with some fascinating Fae tech, Gemma accepts the mission and sets off into a deep and dark wood outside of Cider Hollow.   However, as she makes her way toward the missing werewolf's cabin, Gemma runs into problems she never expected: a college student, Lyle, looking for his lost father and a persistent hunter who seems to be targeting the werewolves - and now Gemma. When she is cut off from the prince and any Fae assistance, she must rely on her own resourcefulness and resilience to find the missing werewolves, protect Lyle, and stop the hunter.   But the hunter is more than he seems, and Gemma must face her most challenging adversary. If she can't defeat him, the werewolves will remain lost, and Gemma may lose her very life. But if she succeeds, Gemma may redefine her place in the enchanting world of Cider Hollow and forever alter her own destiny.   Song of the Woods is part of Seasons of Magic, a standalone series of fairy tale retelling novellas. Set in the world of Selina J. Eckert's Pie-Jinks books (Pie-Jinks #4.5), this book is perfect for a crisp fall day. If you love mermaids, unlikely friendships, and adventures to find yourself, you will love this bewitching retelling of Little Red Riding Hood. Grab your copy to plunge into the dark woods today!