by Ciji Ware
First published 2015
Kerry Hannigan stands in her New York apartment, packing for San Francisco, when she slips on an Irish Claddagh ring from her godmother. The emerald stone nestled between golden hands supposedly grants guidance for exactly seven days to those who pay attention. Kerry needs all the help she can get. She's a classically trained chef and food blogger leaving behind a cheating boyfriend and an uncertain future. The ring seems to work immediately. She lands a perfect job at Montisi Olive Ranch in Sonoma's rolling hills. The work involves everything she loves about food and cooking. Then she meets Renato Montisi, the ranch owner who might be too good to be true. Kerry has seven days to decide if the ring's influence is real or just coincidence. She must figure out whether Renato is genuine or another smooth talker like her ex. The clock ticks down as Kerry wrestles with trusting magic, trusting herself, and trusting her heart again.
Genres: romance, magical-realism, food, contemporary-romance
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family, second-chance
Setting: New York, San Francisco, Sonoma, Montisi Olive Ranch
Period: Contemporary
170 pages · Paperback · Life Events Media LLC