Magic Hidden, Magic Found: A Witchy Paranormal Cozy Mystery (Wyrd Words & Witchcraft: A Witches of Portney Series Book 1)

Paranormal Cozy Mystery with witches and quirky magic: Magic Hidden, Magic Found is book 1 in the Wyrd Words & Witchcraft series a new Witches of Portney series.

How much courage does it take for a sidekick to become a main character?

What do a mysterious locket, a framed photo of a woman and child, and a grimoire that feels all sorts of wrong have in common? They've all been lost long enough to be forgotten...until now.

Juliette wants it all—grand adventures, heroic deeds, passionate love, and making a meaningful difference. Yet, despite her found family, her dream bookshop, and a burgeoning connection with a sweet man, chronic anxiety keeps her tethered to a safe and predictable routine.

Until her life is upended when an unexpected magical ability surfaces.

A gift that comes with a price:
Now gifted with the power to locate lost things, Juliette's world becomes a blend of wonder and anxiety. Along with her ability to help clients find misplaced belongings, certain items compel her to reunite them with their owners. As her powers grow, so do the panic attacks lurking at every turn, threatening to overwhelm her.

Amidst the chaos, an infuriatingly arrogant and seductive man repeatedly challenges her. As she navigates her own fears and doubts, the stakes become higher than ever. The longer it takes her to reunite lost items with their owners, the more the magic hurts, so what is she supposed to do with the objects that clearly shouldn't be returned to their unethical owners?

This cozy paranormal women's fiction features:
A bookshop owner discovering hidden magical powers
Representation of chronic anxiety and mental health
Found family support and deep friendships
Enemies-to-lovers romantic tension
Ethical dilemmas and magical consequences
Character growth and self-discovery
Set in the beloved Portney universe

Perfect for readers who love: Annabel Chase, K.F. Breene, Shannon Mayer, Linzi Day, Kristen Painter, and Iris Beaglehole—as well as cozy fantasy with heart, magical bookshop stories, witch fiction with anxiety representation, and tales of reluctant heroines finding their power.

Join Juliette as she steps into a world where magic intertwines with the ordinary and dreams have the potential to become reality in the magical beach town of Portney, where even sidekicks get their chance to shine and step into their true power.