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The Emperor: The Morland Dynasty, Book 11 (Morland Dynasty #11)
by Cynthia Harrod-Eagles1795: the shadow of Bonaparte has fallen across Europe and touches each member of the far-flung Morland family.As the century draws to a close, Jemima Morland wearily ackowledges that her life is also nearing its end, but she has scant peace as her unpredictable children behave ever more incomprehensibly: James's marriage to Mary Ann is closer to falling apart; Lucy's marriage de convenance is in the balance - her affair with Lieutenant Watson is an open scandal.Mary bears a daughter on board her husband's ship during the battle of the Nile; and William supports a mistress whose marriage cannot be dissolved.Jemima's death appears to unite the family but, as ever with the Morlands, the future holds more peril than hope.
The Emperor: The Morland Dynasty, Book 11 (Morland Dynasty #11)
by Cynthia Harrod-Eagles1795: the shadow of Bonaparte has fallen across Europe and touches each member of the far-flung Morland family.As the century draws to a close, Jemima Morland wearily ackowledges that her life is also nearing its end, but she has scant peace as her unpredictable children behave ever more incomprehensibly: James's marriage to Mary Ann in closer to falling apart; Lucy's marriage de convenance is in the balance - her affair with Lieutenant Watson an open scandal; Mary bears a daughter on board her husband's ship during the battle of the Nile; and William supports a mistress whose marriage cannot be dissolved.Jemima's death appears to unite the family but, as ever with the Morlands, the future holds more peril than hope.
The Emperor’s Transmigrated Consort: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Niu YouGuoZhiYeAfter Gu Rose teleported over, she kicked an iron board, and inexplicably found out that the peerless beauty was actually a man. The more she found herself trapped by an inescapable net, the harder it was to twist her body. It was as if a great conspiracy and prosperity was slowly unfolding right in front of her. She was stuck inside, unable to escape or escape …The flirtatious man laughed, "Little girl, I'll give you the phoenix coronet and ceremonial robes. Can you be my empress?"Gu Rose: "How can I not be sure?""Of course not."
The Emperor’s Transmigrated Consort: Volume 2 (Volume 2 #2)
by Niu YouGuoZhiYeAfter Gu Rose teleported over, she kicked an iron board, and inexplicably found out that the peerless beauty was actually a man. The more she found herself trapped by an inescapable net, the harder it was to twist her body. It was as if a great conspiracy and prosperity was slowly unfolding right in front of her. She was stuck inside, unable to escape or escape …The flirtatious man laughed, "Little girl, I'll give you the phoenix coronet and ceremonial robes. Can you be my empress?"Gu Rose: "How can I not be sure?""Of course not."
The Emperor’s Transmigrated Consort: Volume 3 (Volume 3 #3)
by Niu YouGuoZhiYeAfter Gu Rose teleported over, she kicked an iron board, and inexplicably found out that the peerless beauty was actually a man. The more she found herself trapped by an inescapable net, the harder it was to twist her body. It was as if a great conspiracy and prosperity was slowly unfolding right in front of her. She was stuck inside, unable to escape or escape …The flirtatious man laughed, "Little girl, I'll give you the phoenix coronet and ceremonial robes. Can you be my empress?"Gu Rose: "How can I not be sure?""Of course not."
The Emperor’s Transmigrated Consort: Volume 4 (Volume 4 #4)
by Niu YouGuoZhiYeAfter Gu Rose teleported over, she kicked an iron board, and inexplicably found out that the peerless beauty was actually a man. The more she found herself trapped by an inescapable net, the harder it was to twist her body. It was as if a great conspiracy and prosperity was slowly unfolding right in front of her. She was stuck inside, unable to escape or escape …The flirtatious man laughed, "Little girl, I'll give you the phoenix coronet and ceremonial robes. Can you be my empress?"Gu Rose: "How can I not be sure?""Of course not."
The Empire
by Grayson Reyes-ColeWhen is an Empire not an Empire? When it rules the West, the North, and the East, but the Death-White Border to the South must never be breached... The Empress, all darkness and allure, has betrayed the Emperor. Raeche does not know what the cruel and calculating warrior will do when the baby growing in her belly is born and Lanus discovers it is not his. Only, when the child is born, she is the image of the Emperor. Raeche is shocked... and intrigued. The game is afoot. The Emperor's trickery becomes unique seduction as the keys to the true Empire are unlocked. Warning: Scenes of graphic violence and sexual situations.73,000 Words
The Empire Girls: A heartbreaking family saga about love and friendship in post-war Britain
by Sue WilsherA heart-breaking wartime saga from the much-loved author of THE TILBURY POPPIES. Perfect for fans of Annie Murray and Donna DouglasHow far would you go to protect your family? . . .Essex, 1950.The Empire is a pub run by Vi, Doris's mother. When Doris falls pregnant out of marriage, she is kicked out of the house and forced to fend for herself.Desperate to look after her daughter, Doris finds refuge in Southend and takes a job in a factory, hoping for a better life. When she finds herself cast out one night, Doris has nowhere to go but home - back to Tilbury. But she's still not welcome there and once again has to look for shelter and work. Homeless and as a single mother, life is tough for Doris. And it becomes harder when she helps a neighbour, Claude, to find a new life in Britain. Now Doris must decide where her heart lies . . .A heart-warming story of love, loss and friendship, set against the backdrop of post-war EnglandREAL READERS love Sue Wilsher's novels:'I absolutely loved this book - it was so gripping that I read it from cover to cover in one sitting''This story was fabulous. It won't be my last Sue Wilsher book''Brilliant author - you won't be disappointed''Couldn't put the book down. I cannot wait for her next novel'
The Empire Girls: A heartbreaking family saga about love and friendship in post-war Britain
by Sue WilsherA heart-breaking wartime saga from the much-loved author of THE TILBURY POPPIES. Perfect for fans of Annie Murray and Donna DouglasHow far would you go to protect your family? . . .Essex, 1950.The Empire is a pub run by Vi, Doris's mother. When Doris falls pregnant out of marriage, she is kicked out of the house and forced to fend for herself.Desperate to look after her daughter, Doris finds refuge in Southend and takes a job in a factory, hoping for a better life. When she finds herself cast out one night, Doris has nowhere to go but home - back to Tilbury. But she's still not welcome there and once again has to look for shelter and work. Homeless and as a single mother, life is tough for Doris. And it becomes harder when she helps a neighbour, Claude, to find a new life in Britain. Now Doris must decide where her heart lies . . .A heart-warming story of love, loss and friendship, set against the backdrop of post-war EnglandREAL READERS love Sue Wilsher's novels:'I absolutely loved this book - it was so gripping that I read it from cover to cover in one sitting''This story was fabulous. It won't be my last Sue Wilsher book''Brilliant author - you won't be disappointed''Couldn't put the book down. I cannot wait for her next novel'
The Empire of Love: Toward a Theory of Intimacy, Genealogy, and Carnality
by Elizabeth A. PovinelliIn The Empire of Love anthropologist Elizabeth A. Povinelli reflects on a set of ethical and normative claims about the governance of love, sociality, and the body that circulates in liberal settler colonies such as the United States and Australia. She boldly theorizes intimate relations as pivotal sites where liberal logics and aspirations absorbed through settler imperialism are manifest, where discourses of self-sovereignty, social constraint, and value converge. For more than twenty years, Povinelli has traveled to the social worlds of indigenous men and women living at Belyuen, a small community in the Northern Territory of Australia. More recently she has moved across communities of alternative progressive queer movements in the United States, particularly those who identify as radical faeries. In this book she traces how liberal binary concepts of individual freedom and social constraint influence understandings of intimacy in these two worlds. At the same time, she describes alternative models of social relations within each group in order to highlight modes of intimacy that transcend a reductive choice between freedom and constraint. Shifting focus away from identities toward the social matrices out of which identities and divisions emerge, Povinelli offers a framework for thinking through such issues as what counts as sexuality and which forms of intimate social relations result in the distribution of rights, recognition, and resources, and which do not. In The Empire of Love Povinelli calls for, and begins to formulate, a politics of "thick life," a way of representing social life nuanced enough to meet the density and variation of actual social worlds.
The Empowered Wife Workbook and Journal: A Guided Journey to Transforming Your Marriage With the Six Intimacy Skills
by Laura DoylePart toolbox, part companion, The Empowered Wife Workbook and Journal will guide you in revitalizing your marriage and restoring yourself. Internationally recognized relationship coach Laura Doyle has saved thousands of marriages with the fresh, revolutionary approach she outlines in The Empowered Wife. The Six Intimacy Skills that form the core of her program let you bring a boring or broken marriage back to life single-handedly by focusing on your own desires and transforming your own life—not bending over backwards to change your husband. This powerful workbook and journal is your guide to applying these new skills. Inside, you&’ll find: A 30-Day Program to kickstart your practice of The Six Intimacy Skills Exercises including helpful list prompts, quizzes, and practice sheets Powerful questions for self-reflection to aid you in identifying your desires Structured journal space for daily activities such as gratitude lists, recording self-care strategies, and more With The Empowered Wife Workbook and Journal, you&’ll have everything you need to master the practices that will help you put an end to resentment and overwhelm—and restore playfulness and passion to your marriage. Join a worldwide community of over 150,000 empowered wives, and improve your relationship in ways you never thought possible.
The Empowered Wife, Updated and Expanded Edition: Six Surprising Secrets for Attracting Your Husband's Time, Attention, and Affection
by Laura DoyleCan a wife single-handedly bring a boring or broken marriage back to life? This improved and expanded edition of Laura Doyle's acclaimed First, Kill All the Marriage Counselors features real-life success stories from empowered wives who have done just that—and provides a step-by-step guide to revitalizing your own marriage. Laura Doyle's marriage was in trouble, and couples counseling wasn't helping. On the brink of divorce, she decided to talk to women who'd been happily married for over a decade, and their advice stunned her. From it, she distilled Six Intimacy Skills—woman-centric practices that ended her overwhelm and resentment, restoring the playfulness and passion in her marriage. Now an internationally-recognized relationship coach, Doyle has shared her secrets with women around the globe, saving thousands of marriages with her fresh, revolutionary approach. Practical and counter-intuitive, the Six Intimacy Skills are about focusing on your own desires and transforming your own life—not bending over backwards to transform your husband. Incorporating these skills will empower you to: Attract his attention like a magnet when you relax more and do less Receive affection not because you told him to make more of an effort, but because he naturally seeks you out Feel more like yourself—and like yourself more If you've been trying to "fix" your relationship and it's not working, maybe the problem was never you, or your husband, or even the two of you as a couple. Maybe the problem is that nobody ever taught you the skills you need to foster respect, tenderness, and consideration. With humor and heart, The Empowered Wife shows you how to improve your relationship in ways you hadn't thought possible. You'll join a worldwide community of over 150,000 empowered wives who finally have the marriages they dreamed of when they said "I do."
The Empress and The Moon (Nightcraft Quartet #4)
by Shannon PageThe cat's out of the bag... Gregorio Andromedus has finally gone too far, and Calendula Isadora— Callie to her friends— has revealed his soul-stealing crimes to witchkind. But with her mother in peril, and her baby daughter exhibiting strange powers, Callie can' t wait around for her elders to bring him to justice. It' s up to her to take down her mentor-turned-nemesis, using a strategy no witch in her community has ever employed before: with the help of her human friends.With journeys through cat portals and into spiritual planes, this final volume of the Nightcraft Quartet reveals not only the fate of witchkind, but shows Callie who she truly is. Sometimes, even a witch scientist has to trust her gut.What fate will the cards reveal?
The Empress: a Towerfall novel (Towerfall #1)
by Kristin Cast*This limited deluxe edition comes with gorgeous red sprayed edges, foil, and embossing*From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the House of Night series Kristin Cast comes a spicy and spellbinding light romantasy filled with tarot, adventure, and a hero who is broody, sexy, and just the right amount of trouble.What happens when a twenty-three-year-old woman stumbles into a world of magick, mystery, and one ridiculously hot, broody hero? She breaks all the rules, obviously.Hannah has always played by the book—until a tarot reading goes sideways and drops her into a world where magick is real, danger lurks in the shadows, and men look like they've stepped out of a fantasy novel. Case in point: Kane, the kingdom's gruff yet infuriatingly gorgeous protector, who claims Hannah's arrival isn't an accident. Apparently, she's the key to saving his realm from ruin.Hannah's priorities?Get her tarot card back.Find a way home.Absolutely not fall for the battle-scarred warrior who makes her want to forget all her plans.But as the palace's secrets unravel, and enemies close in, the line between duty and desire blurs. Because if Hannah wants to return to her world, she'll have to embrace the magick inside her and trust the one man who makes her question everything.Perfect for fans of That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon and the Four Horsemen series by Laura Thalassa, step into the enchanting world of Towerfall.
The Empty Bed: A Novel (The Burial Society Series)
by Nina SadowskyCatherine excels at helping desperate people disappear. But now she must use her unique skill set to find a missing woman in this electrifying novel from the author of The Burial Society. Eva Lombard is being followed. Or so she suspects. . . . Eva and her husband, Peter, are in Hong Kong on a romantic getaway from London when Peter wakes up in their hotel room to an empty bed, his wife gone without a trace. His worst fears are confirmed: Eva wasn&’t imagining things. Suddenly, he finds himself the number one suspect in his wife&’s disappearance, trapped in a foreign country with no one to turn to. He calls his boss, Forrest &“Holly&” Holcomb, who enlists the help of Catherine, his ex-flame and the enigmatic operator behind the darknet witness-protection program known as the Burial Society. As a favor to Holly, Catherine sends her team of highly trained Society members on a dangerous chase through Hong Kong to find Eva—while Catherine takes care of pressing business at home. Not only is she tasked with a mission in Mexico City, protecting a family that knows too much from a vengeful pharmaceutical company, but an FBI agent tracking down the missing wife and child of a charismatic businessman is about to come dangerously close to exposing the Society&’s secrets. In these intertwining story lines that converge in unexpected ways, not everyone is who they appear to be—and not everyone who is lost wants to be found.
The Empty Egg
by Ofelia GrändAiden has prepared a special Easter egg for his boyfriend, Tristan. He wants to make their first Easter together special, but as the moment for handing over the egg draws nearer, Aiden's nerves get the better of him. What if he has it all wrong? What if Tristan wants nothing to do with the silky satin hidden within the egg?NOTE: This story appears in the collection Aiden and Tristan.
The Empty Hearth: The perfect gritty family saga to read this year from the Sunday Times bestseller
by Kitty NealeThis family saga, packed with dark secrets, from Sunday Times bestseller Kitty Neale, will tug at the heartstrings.Millie Pratchett's life is not an easy one. Her dad, coalman Alfie, is a bully, and his vicious temper dominates their small terraced house in Battersea. His teenage children, handsome John and ugly-duckling Millie, have learnt to dodge his moods but Millie lives in fear for her mother, Eileen. When Alfie's tyranny forces Eileen into an impossible position, a crisis erupts. The Pratchetts' old life collapses around them and a new, darker future looms. But people are not always what they seem; could Millie turn out to be far stronger and more resilient than anyone could have imagined ? Perfect for fans of Nadine Dorries and Katie Flynn, this is an emotional family saga from the Sunday Times bestselling author of A Mother's Sacrifice and A Family's Heartbreak.
The Empty House
by Rosamunde PilcherOne of Rosamunde Pilcher's classic stories., now in unabridged audio download.Virginia Keile has a secret dream. To have a second chance at loving the tall, handsome Cornish farmer she met - and foolishly lost - the heady summer she was a debutante. Life has taught Virginia a great deal in twenty-seven years - about wedding a titled bachelor picked out by her mother, about a lonely marriage that ended in her husband's accidental death, and about nearly losing her children to her husband's mother and bossy Nanny. Now she has come back to picturesque Cornwall to rent a battered seaside cottage. For herself and for the children. And to discover if this time she can fill an empty house with love.(P)2018 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
The Encampment
by Edward KendrickHomeless and hiding from his mother's abusive boyfriend, Davie -- along with his friend Grey -- accept an offer to move to a safe haven called the Encampment. Owned by Slade, and overseen by Maddox, and Ran, it's a well-protected site in the mountains for endangered street kids. Among the present residents is the very taciturn loner, Vin. To everyone's surprise, Davie and Vin become friends of a sort.Soon after arriving, Davie discovers there is more to the Encampment than it appears at first glance when Ran, with Vin's help, begins training him in various forms of self-defense.Davie finds out why when Slade sends him and Vin on an assignment to stop a vicious gang of slavers preying on homeless teens. From there things get interesting, to say the least, as the two young men try to survive while dealing with their growing attraction for each other.
The Enchanted April
by Elizabeth Von Arnim Brenda BowenThe charming, slyly comic novel of romantic longing and transformation that inspired the Oscar-nominated film Escaping dreary London for the sunshine of Italy, four very different women take up an offer advertised in the Times for a "small medieval Italian Castle on the shores of the Mediterranean to be let furnished for the month of April." As each blossoms in the warmth of the Italian spring, quite unexpected changes occur.An immediate bestseller upon its first publication, in 1922, The Enchanted April set off a craze for tourism to the Italian Riviera that continues today. Published here to coincide with a contemporary retelling, Enchanted August by Brenda Bowen, it's a witty ensemble piece and the perfect romantic rediscovery for fans of Jess Walter's Beautiful Ruins and Elizabeth Gilbert's Eat, Pray, Love as well as of Downton Abbey and the hit movie The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel.For more than sixty-five years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,500 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
The Enchanted April (Virago Modern Classics #399)
by Elizabeth von Arnim'An enchanting novel, witty, touching and very perceptively written, which will sweep you into wisteria and sunshine' Santa MontefioreA discreet advertisement in 'The Times', addressed to 'Those who Apppreciate Wisteria and Sunshine...' is the impetus for a revelatory month for four very different women. High above the bay on the Italian Riviera stands San Salvatore, a mediaeval castle. Beckoned to this haven are Mrs. Wilkins, Mrs Arbuthnot, Mrs Fisher and Lady Caroline Dester, each quietly craving a respite. Lulled by the Mediterranean spirit, they gradually shed their skins and discover a harmony each of them has longed for but never known.First published in 1922, this delightful novel is imbued with the descriptive power and light-hearted irreverence for which Elizabeth von Arnin is renowned.'Filled with hazy hills and fragrant flora, the novel is a dreamily sensuous description of the glories of Italian spring' Adam Nicolson, Mail on Sunday'Elizabeth von Armin's most charming novel in every sense: it casts a spell...a sun-washed fairytale' Observer
The Enchanted April (Vmc Ser. #541)
by Sarah Dunant Elizabeth Von ArnimA discreet advertisement in 'The Times', addressed to 'Those who Apppreciate Wisteria and Sunshine...' is the impetus for a revelatory month for four very different women. High above the bay on the Italian Riviera stands San Salvatore, a mediaeval castle. Beckoned to this haven are Mrs. Wilkins, Mrs Arbuthnot, Mrs Fisher and Lady Caroline Dester, each quietly craving a respite. Lulled by the Mediterranean spirit, they gradually shed their skins and discover a harmony each of them has longed for but never known.First published in 1922 and reminscient of 'Elizabeth and her German Garden', this delightful novel is imbued with the descriptive power and light-hearted irreverence for which Elizabeth von Arnin is renowned.
The Enchanted Barn (Grace Livingston Hill #49)
by Grace Livingston HillThanks to daughter Shirley's courage and resourcefulness, the homeless Hollisters were able to transform a deserted stone barn into a delightful residence. Their ingenuity even astounded the rich young landlord, Sidney Graham, who found the place a new haven of happiness, especially when Shirley was there. But his glad willingness to help them renovate worried her. Shirley could never accept charity, and she feared that he would one day forsake them and return to his world of wealth now that she was falling helplessly in love with him. No one knew that better than young Shirley Hollister whose hardworking family had lived with close tenderness regardless of their poverty. And now that they had an opportunity to live in the country, what did it matter if they could only afford to live in a barn? But Shirley's joy was clouded when their new young landlord seemed to take a charitable interest in their project. She knew that Sidney was too wealthy to understand their humble life. Could he ever know what it was like to be rich in love as well as money, or would he become bored and return to a world of carefree ease? As a result of the dedication of several volunteers there are 90 books by Grace Livingston Hill in Bookshare's library. These books feature romance, overcoming obstacles, adventure and the importance of Christian faith. They were written at the end of the nineteenth century and the first half of the twentieth century and deliver detailed views of life in the United States during those times.
The Enchanted Hacienda: The perfect magic-infused romance for fans of Practical Magic and Encanto!
by J.C. CervantesFrom New York Times bestselling author, J.C. Cervantes, The Enchanted Hacienda is a captivating coming-of-age debut exploring identity, unconditional family love, and uncovering the magic within us all.After losing her dream job and realising that her boyfriend is a jerk, Harlow Estrada decides to flee New York City and head back to the one place she can always call home - the enchanted Hacienda Estrada.The Estrada family farm in Mexico houses an abundance of charmed flowers cultivated by the women in Harlow's family. By harnessing the magic in these flowers, they can heal hearts, erase memories, and interpret dreams - powers that only Harlow lacks.So, when her mother and aunt give her a special task involving the family's magic and it goes wrong, she completely panics. Except maybe it's not magic that Harlow is missing, but self-belief. And perhaps embracing her own unique gifts and opening her heart to a romance with a handsome stranger could be just what she needs to discover the power that has been within her all along.*****************************'The warmth and humor of The Enchanted Hacienda immediately cast a spell over me . . . Exhibiting the rarest of alchemies, The Enchanted Hacienda is a delightful, funny, and uplifting novel with the perfect amount of heat' Katy Hays, New York Times bestselling author'The Estrada women will bewitch your heart and make you believe in magic again . . . A beautiful reminder to be kind to ourselves as we await our time to bloom' Carolyn Huynh'A radiant tale that satisfies the heart along with the part of us - big or small - that believes in magic. This story had me rooting for love in all its forms . . . a wondrous backdrop for blooming romance. This bewitching page turner is both a beauty and a delightful treat' Diane Marie Brown'Cervantes has created a charming world, the kind of place that anyone would want to spend time... An enchantingly comfortable romantic dramedy' Kirkus'Cervantes' adult debut is a sensual tale of a young woman discovering herself, finding her passion, and falling in love. Lush descriptions abound, and the sweeping love story draws readers in. Fans of Zoraida Córdova and Alice Hoffman will feel at home in the Estrada family's hacienda' Booklist(P) 2023 HarperCollins Publishers
The Enchanted Hacienda: The perfect magic-infused romance for fans of Practical Magic and Encanto!
by J.C. CervantesFrom New York Times bestselling author, J.C. Cervantes, The Enchanted Hacienda is a captivating coming-of-age debut exploring identity, unconditional family love, and uncovering the magic within us all.And early readers are giving The Enchanted Hacienda 5 stars!!'The most beautiful story. The romance that blossomed, like the flowers from the Estrada farm, was a magical treat . . . A book filled with romance, familia, and magic' 'A truly beautiful and enchanting story that shows the power of love, family and find your place in the world. Magic, family and a beautifully told story make this one that you don't want to miss out on''J.C. Cervantes is a genius. I am absolutely in love with this writing style and I love the characters and I love the subtle magic . . . the story is honestly beautiful and heartbreaking and enchanting''A delightful, emotionally charged tale of a young woman realizing that maybe her lack of magic isn't the end of the world, that she does have something to offer, that family is everything, and love can come out of nowhere, magic or not. Readers will be enchanted with the magic, and will want to live in The Enchanted Hacienda'*****************************After losing her dream job and realising that her boyfriend is a jerk, Harlow Estrada decides to flee New York City and head back to the one place she can always call home - the enchanted Hacienda Estrada.The Estrada family farm in Mexico houses an abundance of charmed flowers cultivated by the women in Harlow's family. By harnessing the magic in these flowers, they can heal hearts, erase memories, and interpret dreams - powers that only Harlow lacks.So, when her mother and aunt give her a special task involving the family's magic and it goes wrong, she completely panics. Except maybe it's not magic that Harlow is missing, but self-belief. And perhaps embracing her own unique gifts and opening her heart to a romance with a handsome stranger could be just what she needs to discover the power that has been within her all along.*****************************'The warmth and humor of The Enchanted Hacienda immediately cast a spell over me . . . Exhibiting the rarest of alchemies, The Enchanted Hacienda is a delightful, funny, and uplifting novel with the perfect amount of heat' Katy Hays, New York Times bestselling author'The Estrada women will bewitch your heart and make you believe in magic again . . . A beautiful reminder to be kind to ourselves as we await our time to bloom' Carolyn Huynh'A radiant tale that satisfies the heart along with the part of us - big or small - that believes in magic. This story had me rooting for love in all its forms . . . a wondrous backdrop for blooming romance. This bewitching page turner is both a beauty and a delightful treat' Diane Marie Brown'Cervantes has created a charming world, the kind of place that anyone would want to spend time... An enchantingly comfortable romantic dramedy' Kirkus'Cervantes' adult debut is a sensual tale of a young woman discovering herself, finding her passion, and falling in love. Lush descriptions abound, and the sweeping love story draws readers in. Fans of Zoraida Córdova and Alice Hoffman will feel at home in the Estrada family's hacienda' Booklist