A USA Today bestselling author offers a sweet love story set against a mystical coming-of-age journey. Emily Ross attracts ghosts, has prophetic dreams and sees people's thoughts. Taught by her parents to hide these talents, she leads a lonely life until meeting elderly occult scholar, Henry Paradis. He hires Emily to manage his curio shop, filled with exotic treasures, and teaches her to accept her magical nature. She sets out to follow the path to happiness, inspired by images in the Tarot cards. A community of vibrant women offers the wisdom of many faiths and cultures. Sexy international antique dealer, Tony Novak, says she can steer destiny with her thoughts. Will Emily make her visions come true?
"The book has its own special kind of charm that makes it hard to put it aside. It is a novel that celebrates the diversity of different cultures and the strength of women. It is also a reminder that we have the power in our own hands to change our lives. ... I enjoyed the relaxed pace of the story and, while it lasted, it was nice to lie down somewhere at the end of a busy day and spend some time with the cast of this book. It's a story I would recommend if you need something to lift you up, to inspire you, and to entertain you at the same time." - Kim Anisi for Readers' Favorite
"Cleare's narrative follows Emily, a young woman on a path of self-realization and awakening.... Readers already interested in the tarot and its uses for divination will enjoy Cleare's serious meditations on the meanings of the cards, and the way the tarot plays out in Emily's life. What's more, Cleare offers a little bit of self-help and a little bit of chick lit, packaged together with a positive, make-your-own-destiny message: a pleasant, comforting read." - Publishers Weekly
Genre: Romance
"The book has its own special kind of charm that makes it hard to put it aside. It is a novel that celebrates the diversity of different cultures and the strength of women. It is also a reminder that we have the power in our own hands to change our lives. ... I enjoyed the relaxed pace of the story and, while it lasted, it was nice to lie down somewhere at the end of a busy day and spend some time with the cast of this book. It's a story I would recommend if you need something to lift you up, to inspire you, and to entertain you at the same time." - Kim Anisi for Readers' Favorite
"Cleare's narrative follows Emily, a young woman on a path of self-realization and awakening.... Readers already interested in the tarot and its uses for divination will enjoy Cleare's serious meditations on the meanings of the cards, and the way the tarot plays out in Emily's life. What's more, Cleare offers a little bit of self-help and a little bit of chick lit, packaged together with a positive, make-your-own-destiny message: a pleasant, comforting read." - Publishers Weekly
Genre: Romance
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