Winner of the 2016 YARWA Rosemary Awards for paranormal fiction.
Finalist 2018 Athena Awards in Best First Book & YA Speculative.
With a book in her bag and a switchblade in her pocket, Rebel's been thieving her way through life while hoping for a cure to fix her ailing heart.
But when the bejeweled vase she just tried to hawk turns out to be a jinni's vessel, Rebel gets lost to her world and dragged within another. Now every magical being in the city wants the vase for himself.
Thrust into a game of cat and mouse in a world she never knew existed, Rebel must use her uncanny skills to find a way to free Anjeline the Wishmaker.
But wishes have consequences. And contracts. Anjeline's freedom could unravel a love like Rebel has never known, or it could come at the cost of Rebel's heart... **
Review
"The Wishing Heart is an exhilarating read about the complexities of the heart and what it means to love." ~Mia Siegert, author of JERKBAIT
" Teens are going to gobble this one up!!!! " ~McCall Hoyle, author of The Things with Feathers
" A beautifully evocative story and a romance that melts your heart." ~Shaila Patel, author of SOULMATED
" The Wishing Heart is an action packed story from start to finish. It features two genuinely fun characters who are both in bad situations, but by working together, they not only find a way to face their own demons, issues, and those trying to stop them, but an adorable romance blossoms as well." ~Gizmo's Reviews
"The Wishing Heart was a fun read. I adored Rebel, a thief with a good, but damaged heart. The book had plenty of magic and fun characters like Anjeline (the Jinni), werewolves, mermaids, magicians, and others." ~Kristi, Goodreads
"I really liked the romance between [Anjeline and Rebel], building slowly over time, and the plot of the book was very unique and a refreshing new take on the magical realm. " ~Olivia F., Goodreads
"I loved this book and was hooked from the very start. Easily a favourite read! 5 Plus stars out of 5. I can't wait for the next addition!" ~D.M., Goodreads
" Welker creates a wonderfully intriguing book that draws you in and holds your attention. The setting and characters make this story a must read....perfect for any paranormal genre love." ~Lovely Loveday, Goodreads