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the anatomy of magic
A young woman learns to embrace all the messy imperfections of life and love with some help from her magical family in this next novel by New York Times bestselling author J.C. Cervantes.
Lilian Estrada seemingly has it all: an ob-gyn star on the rise, a master at balancing work with whirlwind romances and part of a family of fiercely loyal and exceptional women, all bound together by an extraordinary secret. The Estrada women each possess a unique power, and Lily shines with the rare gift to manipulate memories. Yet not even her mystical abilities can shield her from a harrowing event at the hospital, one that sends her powers—and her confidence—spiraling out of control.
Seeking solace, Lily retreats to her family’s ancestral home in Mexico, only to find herself face-to-face with a ghost from her past—Sam, the first love she never forgot. Nearly a decade since she last saw him, Sam is hardly the boy she once knew, and as old flames spark to life, Lily must navigate the mysteries of their shared history and the depths of her own heart if she hopes to control her unpredictable magic.
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Praise for The Anatomy of Magic
a well-balanced tale of magic, perseverance, and rekindled love.”
– Publishers Weekly
Cervantes has crafted a winning tale of a woman who embraces uncertainty and releases control on her road to forgiveness and healing.”
– Booklist
Filled with some deeper questions about life, sacrifice and resilience…Escape for a while into the beautiful world of magical flowers, heady aromas, lovely scenery, gorgeous horses, and a feel-good tale of love, forgiveness and family.”
– BookReporter
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the enchanted hacienda
When there’s magic all around you, the possibilities are endless…
When Harlow Estrada is abruptly fired from her dream job and her boyfriend proves to be a jerk, her world turns upside down. She flees New York City 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 Harlow’s mother, sisters, aunt, and cousins. By harnessing the magic in these flowers, they can heal hearts, erase memories, interpret dreams—but not Harlow. So when her mother and aunt give her a special task involving the family’s magic, she panics. How can she rise to the occasion when she is magicless? But maybe it’s not magic she’s missing, but belief in herself. When she finally embraces her unique gifts and opens her heart to a handsome stranger, she discovers she’s far more powerful than she imagined.
With unforeseen twists, romance, and a heavy sprinkle of magic, The Enchanted Hacienda is a captivating coming-of-age debut exploring identity, unconditional family love, and uncovering the magic within us all.
Praise for The Enchanted Hacienda
If you’re looking for a spellbinding novel that feels like a warm hug, look no further.”
– Apple Books, Best Books of May
The Enchanted Hacienda is a spellbinding tale of magic, family, and romance. ”
– Audible
This book is like dipping your brain into a jar of serotonin. It’s hilarious at the start, heartbreaking toward the end, and full of places you want to dive into and never leave.”
– New York Times
The Estrada women will bewitch your heart and make you believe in magic again. A sweeping journey from the flower fields of Mexico to the cobblestones of Montreal, The Enchanted Hacienda’s most adventurous tale is the one you’ll have with yourself. A beautiful reminder to be kind to ourselves as we await our time to bloom.”
– Carolyn Huynh, author of GMA Pick The Fortunes of Jaded Women
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. I was easily charmed by the Estrada family and their dreamy hacienda filled with a rich history and woman-powered soul, a wondrous backdrop for blooming romance. This bewitching page turner is both a beauty and a delightful treat.”
– Diane Marie Brown, author of Black Candle Women
The warmth and humor of The Enchanted Haciendaimmediately cast a spell over me. A novel full of heart and family, The Enchanted Hacienda crafts a charming story of family, love, legacy, and self-discovery. If I could have moved in with Harlow and the entire Estrada clan, I would have done so without hesitation. 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 of The Cloisters
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.”
– Booklist
A promising adult fiction debut. The narrative strikes a balance of calls to follow one’s instincts and to understand tendencies to self-sabotage while on the road to self-discovery. Emphasizing the importance of informed decision-making, even when it comes to magic, makes the world feel contemporary and complex.”
– Library Journal
From the intricate and aesthetic magic system to the blossoming of true love, J.C. Cervantes’s The Enchanted Hacienda ignites a magical spark in our souls, one that makes it impossible to put the book down.”
-The Honey Pop
Come for the story and stay for Frankie Corzo’s captivating narration.”
-Audible, Editor’s Select: May 2023
THE ENCHANTED HACIENDA is 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.”
Romance Reviews Today
From the intricate and aesthetic magic system to the blossoming of true love, J.C. Cervantes’s The Enchanted Hacienda ignites a magical spark in our souls, one that makes it impossible to put the book down.”
The Honey Pop
A contemporary coming-of-age story, with a sprinkling of magic, that’s one of my most anticipated reads of the year.”
-Emily Henry, Elle.com
A spellbinding tale of magic family, and romance.”
-Edwin De La Cruz, Audible
Press for The Enchanted Hacienda
Exclusive Cover Reveal: The Enchanted Hacienda by J.C. Cervantes
We are delighted to be revealing the paperback cover for J.C. Cervantes’ The Enchanted Hacienda, which releases on 21 May 2024.
With unforeseen twists, romance, and a heavy sprinkle of magic, The Enchanted Hacienda is a captivating coming-of-age debut exploring identity, unconditional family love, and uncovering the magic within us all.
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