And They Lived Happily Ever After: A Magical OwnVoices RomCom
Nov 2021 · Zebra Books
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Fans of Payback’s a Witch and The Ex Hex won’t want to miss this charming and humorous novel featuring a South African writer facing her past and literally living her dreams—and conjuring a real-life hero.
A Goodreads Most Hotly Anticipated Romance
A USA Today Best RomCom of 2021
“An ambitious story of magic, romance, and healing from past trauma…Anxious Gaia’s difficult background and social awkwardness will endear her to many readers.” —Publishers Weekly
“A sweet reminder of the connections between love and magic.” —Kirkus Reviews
One unexpected kiss . . .
Successful romance author Gaia Anders has a secret: anything she dreams at night is magically written into her bestselling novels. After a lonely childhood in foster care, her dream life is the only one she trusts. Gaia’s waking life just can’t compare—until she gets caught in one utterly surprising, crazy-passionate, real-life kiss . . .
One near-perfect guy . . .
Workaholic businessman Jacob Scott has had a crush on his brother’s best friend, Gaia, since forever—but he never expected to literally share her dreams. Living out their magical nighttime fantasies is explosive, but it’s their waking desire turning his single-minded ways upside down. It’s making him want a future he didn’t think was possible . . .
One dream that could come true . . .
But Gaia has secrets from her past she won't reveal. And Jacob's attempts to keep the peace in his own fractured family puts him up against her deepest fears. Soon, they’re facing hard truths about who they are and what they’re running from. And the only way to break this curse is realizing true love's real-life power . . .
A Goodreads Most Hotly Anticipated Romance
A USA Today Best RomCom of 2021
“An ambitious story of magic, romance, and healing from past trauma…Anxious Gaia’s difficult background and social awkwardness will endear her to many readers.” —Publishers Weekly
“A sweet reminder of the connections between love and magic.” —Kirkus Reviews
One unexpected kiss . . .
Successful romance author Gaia Anders has a secret: anything she dreams at night is magically written into her bestselling novels. After a lonely childhood in foster care, her dream life is the only one she trusts. Gaia’s waking life just can’t compare—until she gets caught in one utterly surprising, crazy-passionate, real-life kiss . . .
One near-perfect guy . . .
Workaholic businessman Jacob Scott has had a crush on his brother’s best friend, Gaia, since forever—but he never expected to literally share her dreams. Living out their magical nighttime fantasies is explosive, but it’s their waking desire turning his single-minded ways upside down. It’s making him want a future he didn’t think was possible . . .
One dream that could come true . . .
But Gaia has secrets from her past she won't reveal. And Jacob's attempts to keep the peace in his own fractured family puts him up against her deepest fears. Soon, they’re facing hard truths about who they are and what they’re running from. And the only way to break this curse is realizing true love's real-life power . . .
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Andrea Romance
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November 25, 2021
Romance author Gaia has grown used to the fact that the scenes she writes magically come to life in her dreams. But she's shocked when, after a single kiss, her dreams begin melding with those of Jacob, her best friend's handsome brother. What's going on? And what does it mean? Jacob is even more freaked out than she is, but somehow, they're able to weather it together. Until family secrets threaten to tear them apart. This story is delightful. The magical elements were fun without intruding on the story or the character development. The worldbuilding was on the light side—I'd have preferred a little more setting detail to ground me in the story. The dream worlds were much more vivid that the real life world, so maybe that was intentional. Overall, it's an emotional read as Gaia deals with her anxiety and her wounds from a childhood in foster care. Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC I received. This is my honest and voluntary review.
About the author
Therese Beharrie is a South African romance author of several acclaimed novels, including And They Lived Happily Ever After and the One Day to Forever series. She takes pride in writing diverse characters and settings, and her books are often recommended for their heart and banter. She lives in Cape Town with her husband, her inspiration for every hero, and two adorable baby boys. Please follow her on social media or visit her at theresebeharrie.com.
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