by Therese Beharrie
In 2020, I had twins. If you don’t know that, it’s either because you don’t know who I am—which is fair (Hello! Nice to meet you!)—or it’s because I don’t talk about it that much. I’m a pretty private person, so I don’t tend to share much about my personal life. So it was serendipitous to discover my publisher had chosen to call one of my releases—first out the same year I had these babies—Her Twin Baby Secret.
For better or worse, this book has followed me around. It’s been translated a few times. It was republished this year. It was turned into a film.
Well, no, that last one isn’t true. But it feels true because I dreamt it happened. The characters were played by two beautiful actors I can’t remember. The scenes I witnessed didn’t actually happen in that book, but has happened in one of my books. And now that I’m explaining it, it sounds too vague to have felt real. It did though. Maybe because it was such a fun, sweet glimpse into what would happen if any of my books were optioned for film.
Since I wrote And They Lived Happily Ever After about a heroine who literally lives her dreams, I’m choosing to channel her powers. So, Netflix, if you’re listening, I have a couple of books I’d like to talk to you about…
From acclaimed South African author Therese Beharrie, this #OwnVoices rom-com about a romance novelist with a touch of magic is loaded with heart, heat, and smart, sexy banter, while also addressing timely, weighty issues around the foster care system, mental health, and the power of creativity.
In this sparkling new novel, acclaimed author Therese Beharrie delivers a delightfully magical romantic comedy about a woman literally living her dreams—and maybe conjuring a real-life hero …
One unexpected kiss…
A lonely childhood in foster care taught Gaia Anders that the only thing she could trust was her dream life. Now a successful romance author, Gaia has the best of two worlds. Anything she dreams at night is magically written into her bestselling novels. Nothing real can compare—until she get caught up in one utterly surprising, crazy-passionate, waking-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 this explosive desire. Or that living out his and Gaia’s sexiest fantasies in their now-shared dreams would turn his single-minded ways upside down—and make him want all of the woman behind them…
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 put him up against her deepest fears. Now, they must somehow face hard truths about who they are and what they’re running from. And the only way to break this spell means realizing real-life true love’s power…