The Enchanted Hacienda: The perfect magic-infused romance for fans of Practical Magic and Encanto!

by J C Cervantes

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'

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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.

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'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

• ISBN10: 1035409860
• ISBN13: 9781035409860
• Publish Date: 16 May 2023
• Publish Status: Active
• Publish Country: GB
• Publisher: Headline Publishing Group
• Imprint: Headline Eternal
• Format: Paperback (B-Format (198x129 mm))
• Pages: 368
• Language: English

Reviews

[Kim Deister]

Much of the book takes place on the family farm in Mexico, tended by Estrada women. They grow beautiful flowers and use them to create magic, each woman having her own gift. All except Harlow, who has no magic of her own and who has always felt very different from the others in her family. But when she escapes New York to Mexico after a disastrous break-up, everything changes for her.

The book was whimiscal amd magical, enchanting. Everything I could want in the magical realism genre. The mix of the contemporary time and Mexican folklore made for a rich background for the story. It was wonderfully descriptive, bring both the settings and the characters to life, which truly added to the reading experience.

The characters, too, were lovely. For Harlow, it was almost a coming-of-age story in as she came into her own as an Estrada woman. For Ben, it was also a journey of self-discovery, which was fun to watch. And the romance between them was a delight to read. I love a romance that isn’t too perfect, that has its obstacles. I also loved the tight-knit family of women that the Estradas were, always supportive and loving with one another.