"A cozy, witchy hug of a book about acting locally and thinking cosmically." -- Kirkus Review When Iris flees to a small town after her divorce, she hopes for a quiet life in her newly purchased historic home in Cottonwood, New Mexico. But the house, and the land it stands on, have a past that won't stay buried. The original owner, a mysterious woman named Ella, created a vast forest preserve along the river, and now, ruthless developers want to destroy it. As Iris is reluctantly drawn into the fight to save the land, she finds unlikely allies: two fiercely determined middle school cousins, a stray cat with special powers, and Ezra, a locksmith, environmentalist, magick practitioner who challenges everything she thinks she knows about fate and connection. Strange synchronicities and unseen forces push her forward, unraveling secrets that link her to the past and to a destiny she never expected. But the closer she gets to the truth, the more dangerous the battle becomes. Someone doesn't want the forest saved, and they'll do whatever it takes to keep their secrets hidden. With the spirit of the land whispering through the trees and time itself bending around her, Iris must decide: will she embrace the path she was meant to walk, or turn away from her power again? Perfect for fans of magical cozy mysteries with heart . Saving Cottonwood is a positive, captivating tale of courage, fate, and the unseen forces that shape our lives. "A cozy, witchy hug of a book about the power of acting locally and thinking cosmically." - Kirkus Review "Loved it! An incredible novel that follows quiet strength, resilience, mystery, and hope through magnificent prose! -Reedsy Discovery Review "Totally roped in by this lovely book. Great story, memorable personaliteis, a very nice reality/magic mix, and a style of writing that's fun with spots of lofty." -Scooter Duff, Sci Fi author "The interweaving of nature and story infuses the plot with a sense of wonder, and I was unable to put the book down even for a second. The narrative is light and mystical, and the story itself is a gentle reminder that caring for the world around us is its own quiet act of enchantment." -Reviewed by Jessica Barbosa for Readers' Favorite