92 ratings | 14 reviews | avg rating:4.95

Wendy’s Year In Books

Wendy’s 2025 Year in Books

Take a look at Wendy’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.

Go to Wendy’s 2025 Year in Books

Wendy Smith’s Followers (162)

Wendy’s Bookshelves

to-read (89)
currently-reading (1)
read (2272)
free-nook-book (0)
kiwi-author (0)
kiwi-authors (0)
thriller (1)

Wendy’s Friends (24)

Sissy's Romance Book Review

98,302 books | 2,323 friends

Laura

871 books | 757 friends

Kirstie Barr

2,152 books | 111 friends

Richard Patterson

55 books | 85 friends

Sky

759 books | 274 friends

Ashley Weaver

452 books | 27 friends

Michael Ninkranz

57 books | 23 friends

Liz Street

60 books | 9 friends

More friends…

2026 Reading Challenge

2026

READING

CHALLENGE

Wendy has read 0 of 200 books.

Wendy Smith

Goodreads Author

Born

in New Zealand

Member Since

January 2008

edit data

Wendy Smith published as Ariadne Wayne for three years before deciding she didn’t want to be someone else all the time. She’s an Apple Books and Nook bestselling author, whose book In the End, written as Ariadne Wayne, was named one of Apple’s best books of 2017. All her stories come with a quirky sense of humour, and she cries over everything.

Learn more
Ask the Author

To ask Wendy Smith questions, please sign up.

Combine Editions
Wendy Smith’s books

Average rating: 4.01 · 10,823 ratings · 823 reviews · 24 distinct works • Similar authors

	Coming Home (Copper Creek, #1) by Wendy Smith (Goodreads Author), Ariadne Wayne (Goodreads Author) 3.83 avg rating — 3,351 ratings — published 2016 — 8 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Common Ground (Hollywood Kiwis, #1) 4.02 avg rating — 1,640 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Falling (Fall and Rise Duet Book 1) 3.64 avg rating — 1,137 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Doctor's Orders (Copper Creek, #2) by Wendy Smith (Goodreads Author), Ariadne Wayne (Goodreads Author) 4.31 avg rating — 817 ratings — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Baker's Dozen (Copper Creek, #3) by Wendy Smith (Goodreads Author), Ariadne Wayne (Goodreads Author) 4.36 avg rating — 655 ratings — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Hunter's Mark (Copper Creek Book 4) by Wendy Smith (Goodreads Author), Ariadne Wayne (Goodreads Author) 4.36 avg rating — 590 ratings — published 2018 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Rising (Fall and Rise Duet Book 2) 4.03 avg rating — 501 ratings — published 2018 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Teacher's Pet (Copper Creek #5) 4.26 avg rating — 447 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Under Ground (Hollywood Kiwis, #3) 3.80 avg rating — 381 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Even Ground (Hollywood Kiwis, #2) 4.36 avg rating — 276 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

More books by Wendy Smith…

1 post
Wendy Smith's Blog

Thank you!

A huge thank you to my readers for your love of Cole and Brooke's story. It was a bit tough diverting from my Campbell boys, but James's book had to be pushed to the end of the year, and this other story was burning a hole in my brain.

Falling and Rising have done so well, and I'm so grateful for all of you. As some of you will know, I transitioned to full time author in April, and I wouldn't have Read more of this blog post »

1 like · Like • 0 comments • flag

Published on August 17, 2018 21:07

Series by Wendy Smith

Copper Creek (5 books)
by

Wendy Smith (Goodreads Author)

4.07 avg rating — 6,210 ratings

Hollywood Kiwis (5 books)
by

Wendy Smith (Goodreads Author)

4.05 avg rating — 2,431 ratings

Fall and Rise Duet (2 books)
by

Wendy Smith (Goodreads Author)

3.76 avg rating — 1,652 ratings

Aeon (4 books)
by

Wendy Smith (Goodreads Author)

4.13 avg rating — 226 ratings

Wendy is Currently Reading

Wendy is currently reading

The Recessive Paradox (Who is The Baby Daddy? Book 1)

by Leigh Stevens (Goodreads Author)

bookshelves: currently-reading

Rate this book

Clear rating

1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

Nov 21, 2024 01:06PM

rss
Wendy’s Recent Updates

Wendy has read In the Game (Lakes Hockey, #3) by Sloane St. James (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Jan 01, 2026 05:59PM · like · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of In the Game by Sloane St. James. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — In the Game by Sloane St. James <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
Jan 01, 2026 05:59PM · like
Wendy has read Nuptials & Neglect (Betray Me Once #1) by Wren Shaw	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Dec 31, 2025 02:40AM · 1 like · like · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of Nuptials & Neglect by Wren Shaw. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — Nuptials & Neglect by Wren Shaw <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
Wendy has read Sam's Secret (Willowbrook Book 2) by Ivy Myst (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Dec 31, 2025 01:17AM · like · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of Sam's Secret by Ivy Myst. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — Sam's Secret by Ivy Myst <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
Wendy has read A Marriage of Discretion by S.T. Moors (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Dec 29, 2025 09:51PM · like · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of A Marriage of Discretion by S.T. Moors. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — A Marriage of Discretion by S.T. Moors <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
Wendy has read Silent Flames (Dark & Silent Night, #4) by Cate C. Wells (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Dec 29, 2025 09:18PM · like · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of Silent Flames by Cate C. Wells. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — Silent Flames by Cate C. Wells <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
Wendy has read Silent Promises (Dark & Silent Night, #3) by Christine Michelle (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Dec 29, 2025 09:18PM · like · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of Silent Promises by Christine Michelle. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — Silent Promises by Christine Michelle <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
Wendy has read Veiled Silence (Dark & Silent Night, #2) by Eve Black (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Dec 29, 2025 09:18PM · like · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of Veiled Silence by Eve Black. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — Veiled Silence by Eve Black <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
Wendy has read Truth and Tinsel: A Marriage In Crisis Romance by Maya Alden (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Dec 29, 2025 09:17PM · like · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of Truth and Tinsel by Maya Alden. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — Truth and Tinsel by Maya Alden <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
Wendy has read Locke (Corps Security, #5) by Harper Sloan (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Dec 23, 2025 12:19AM · like · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of Locke by Harper Sloan. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — Locke by Harper Sloan <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">