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Average rating3.6
From 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
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1 released bookEstrada Family is a 1-book series first released in 2023 with contributions by J. C. Cervantes.
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I heard about this book before it was published and was excited to read it. Someone described it as “Encanto” but an adult story. This book is more than that. There is a magical element, tied to a ranch in Mexico and a family that cares for the land. But at its heart, the story is about rebirth and new beginnings, about love, family and heritage, about becoming who you are meant to be. One of the quotes I noted sums it up: “Life is just a series of beginnings and endings. It's one long season of learning how to let go. People, dreams, ideas, jobs, love. We hold each close to our bones and spirits, clutching so tightly we risk suffocating that which we profess to love, and then the time to let go comes - it always comes. We can run, or fight, or try to hide, but none of that will change the gathering storm on the horizon. And maybe it's the storms that change us, that help carve a new path toward who we were always meant to be.”
DNF. Finally gave up because I was expecting something a little more gothic. This (at least the first 60%) is more of a drawn out romance with some magic thrown in.
My currently reading list was starting to get longer and longer, I started this book and I was hooked and I finished it today. I think I started it today or maybe yesterday. I really loved the story and the characters and the family bonds and the magic. I was sniffling happy tears at the end.