about j.l. Smith
J.L. Smith writes cozy contemporary romance and kids’ paranormal cozy mysteries, weaving stories filled with heart, community, and a dash of magic. Whether it’s a small-town holiday romance or an enchanting mystery full of wonder, J.L.’s books invite readers to curl up, get comfortable, and believe in love and possibility.
When she isn’t writing, J.L. enjoys reading at local coffee shops, being active, exploring small towns, or spending time with family.
🎁 coming This winter 🎁
The Twelve Days of Saltberry Christmas
She thought she had the perfect life—until it unraveled right before Christmas.
When big-city publicist Chelsea Graham loses her dream job and her sense of direction, she escapes to Saltberry Cove, the seaside town of her childhood holidays.
There, she finds the Saltberry Book Nook—once her favorite escape—struggling to survive under the quiet care of Noah Jennings, a widower doing his best to raise his spirited daughter, Lily.
Chelsea’s plan?
The Twelve Days of Saltberry Christmas—festive, bookish events to save the shop and maybe herself along the way.
But as the lights twinkle, carols play, and hearts begin to heal, Chelsea discovers that the best gifts aren’t wrapped under a tree—they’re found in the people and places that feel like home.
✨ A warm, small-town Christmas romance for anyone who believes in second chances, cozy bookstores, and the magic of finding home when you least expect it.✨
the 'wicked' book series
🌙 Wicked Stories Series
✨ Designed for young readers building confidence and curiosity, the Wicked Books blend spooky fun with real history—bringing the past to life through just-right scares and bite-sized adventures. ✨
Perfect for kids who love mystery, ghosts, and adventure—but aren’t quite ready for full-length middle grade novels.
Wicked Dream, book 2
After a long week at school and writing her way through another vision, ten-year-old Inez Finley leaves her small, seaside town of Bear Valley and heads into the city with her mother, grandmother, and best friend, Quinn.
As Mom spends the day working, Inez—with Quinn and Grandma Esther—make way to a nearby bookshop to search for more answers about the ancestor from Inez's dreams: Mercy Finley.
As Mom spends the day working, Inez—with Quinn and Grandma Esther—makes way to a nearby bookshop to search for more answers about the ancestor from Inez's dreams: Mercy Finley.
Wicked in rhyme, book 1
Inez Finley is just like most ten-year-olds.
Her life is filled with love from her family.
Mainly from Grandma Esther.
Her parents love her, too, but Grandma is the only one Inez can truly talk to about the dreams she has.
Especially after one of them comes true on the schoolyard.
She is the only one who understands what Inez can see and what the woman in the old photo in Dad's office has to do with it.