Neither of these are books I would typically go for. Though perhaps that’s not entirely true anymore. Regardless, something about each caught my eye, and I’ll be checking the library for them next week.
Haunting Jasmine by Anjali Banerjee
Publisher’s Summary:
“A call from the past brings divorcee Jasmine Mistry home to Shelter Island to run her beloved aunt’s bookstore, which has always been rumored to be haunted. With that knowledge, Jasmine embarks on a mystical journey, urged along by her quirky family, and guided by the highly emotional spirits of long-dead authors. Surprisingly, she finds herself moved to heal her broken heart when she falls unexpectedly in love with an enigmatic young stranger.”
It’s the bookstore that did it. I’m a sucker for bookstores in fiction. Oh, and the whole guided by spirits-of-long-dead-authors bit might have had something to do with it too.
666 Park Avenue by Gabriella Pierce
Publisher’s Summary:
“Ever since fabulously wealthy Malcolm Doran walked into her life and swept her off her feet, fledgling architect Jane Boyle has been living a fairy tale. When he proposes with a stunning diamond to seal the deal, Jane can’t believe her incredible luck and decides to leave her Paris-based job to make a new start with Malcolm in New York.But when Malcolm introduces Jane to the esteemed Doran clan, one of Manhattan’s most feared and revered families, Jane’s fairy tale takes a darker turn. Soon everything she thought she knew about the world—and herself—is upended. Now Jane must struggle with newfound magical abilities and the threat of those who will stop at nothing to get them.”
I must admit: I love this cover. The muted color palette with the lime green accents is lovely. And I love ornate gates and fences!
