How to Read the Witch in Wolf Wood Series
Set in the same urban fantasy universe as Lindsay Buroker’s popular Death Before Dragons and Legacy of Magic series, Witch in Wolf Wood (also published as A Witch in Wolf Wood) shifts the action to the cozy, forest-rimmed town of Bellrock, Washington. The series follows Morgen Keller, a forty-something database programmer who inherits a magical farmhouse and must navigate her newfound power, family secrets, and a slow-burn romance with a surly werewolf defender.
Because the overarching mystery of Morgen’s grandmother’s death and her relationship with the werewolf Amar build continuously across the books, you should read this series in strict publication order. There is also a companion short story, Hoot and Howler, which fits neatly in the middle of the run.
Witch in Wolf Wood Recommended Reading Order
- Mind Over Magic (2021) – The adventure begins when Morgen inherits her grandmother's house, meets the grumpy werewolf Amar, and discovers she is a witch.
- Spell Hound (2021) – Morgen deals with rising tensions between local witches and the werewolf pack, all while bonding with a magical canine.
- Any Witch Way (2021) – Morgen dives deeper into local magical politics and starts taking control of her powers.
- Hoot and Howler (Book 3.5, 2021) – A companion novella written from the perspective of the werewolf Amar, focusing on his attempts to get Morgen's owl familiar to respect him.
- Moment of Tooth (2022) – The stakes rise as Morgen and Amar confront a dangerous enemy from Amar's past.
- Charmed and Dangerous (2022) – The final book wraps up the main series plotlines with satisfying resolutions and magical showdowns.
Witch in Wolf Wood Book-by-Book Breakdown
Mind Over Magic (Book 1)
Morgen Keller is forty-one, divorced, and ready for a quiet change when she inherits her grandmother’s old farmhouse in Bellrock, Washington. Instead of peace, she finds the property guarded by Amar, a grumpy werewolf who insists the land belongs to his pack. As Morgen searches for the truth behind her grandmother's suspicious passing, she accidentally triggers her own latent magic, setting off a journey of midlife reinvention and supernatural discovery.
Spell Hound (Book 2)
Morgen is still adjusting to her witch heritage when she becomes the target of both suspicious local witches and rival werewolves. Matters get more chaotic when she adopts a magical creature that looks like a dog but behaves like something far more dangerous. Her forced partnership with Amar grows more complex as they work together to keep the peace in Bellrock.
Any Witch Way (Book 3)
As Morgen's magical education continues, the local coven becomes impossible to ignore. Morgen must defend her independence and her home while uncovering further secrets about her grandmother's past. The slow-burn tension between Morgen and Amar continues to simmer as external supernatural threats close in.
Hoot and Howler (Book 3.5 Novella)
Originally released as a newsletter bonus for Lindsay Buroker's readers, this quick, humorous companion story shifts focus to Amar's perspective. It highlights the werewolf's struggles to deal with Morgen's sarcastic new owl familiar, showing a lighter side of their domestic magical life.
Moment of Tooth (Book 4)
The past catches up to Bellrock's protector. A powerful foe from Amar's history arrives in town, forcing Morgen to put her expanding magical skills to the test. This installment amps up the action while bringing Morgen and Amar's relationship to a critical turning point.
Charmed and Dangerous (Book 5)
The ultimate conclusion to Morgen’s initial story arc. With local magical conflicts reaching a boiling point and ancient secrets fully revealed, Morgen and Amar must unite their powers to protect their home, their friends, and their future together in Bellrock.
The Shared Universe: Connections to Death Before Dragons
Lindsay Buroker fans will be pleased to know that Witch in Wolf Wood takes place in the same urban fantasy world as the Death Before Dragons series (which follows Seattle-based assassin Val Thorvald) and its direct sequel spin-off, Legacy of Magic.
However, you do not need to read those series to enjoy Morgen’s story. While they share the same world rules, magic lore, and werewolf politics, Witch in Wolf Wood is set in a different location with a completely separate cast of characters. It also carries a distinct tone: while Death Before Dragons is action-heavy urban fantasy, Witch in Wolf Wood leans into paranormal women’s fiction, focusing on a mature protagonist, cozy settings, and quirky humor.
Practical Reader Advice
Can these books be read as standalones? No. The series functions as a single serialized story. Characters develop, mysteries unfold, and the central romance progresses sequentially from Mind Over Magic through to Charmed and Dangerous.
Where should you start? You should start with Book 1, Mind Over Magic. Reading the books out of order will spoil the mystery of Morgen's grandmother's death and the evolution of her magical abilities.
Is the series complete? Yes, the main five-book arc of Morgen and Amar concludes in Charmed and Dangerous, leaving readers with a fully resolved story.