Evergreen by Blake R. Wolfe — book slip

Cass Reed, a grumpy witch, finds himself in trouble after accidentally setting the campus greenhouse on fire.

To avoid expulsion, he must work off the damage under the supervision of Linden, a sunshine dryad with a heartwarming smile and a deep connection to nature.

As they spend time together restoring the conservatory, Cass's chaotic magic begins to calm, and he finds himself drawn to Linden's gentle strength.

However, their budding romance faces challenges, as dryads are bound to their heartwood, and Linden's family grove is under threat from developers. Can their love survive the obstacles of nature and time?

Evergreen is a heartwarming grumpy/sunshine academy romance filled with plant magic and a happily-ever-after that defies the odds.