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Allysa Mendonza

The Whispers of the Grind

In the heart of New Amalfi, The Daily Grind isn't just a café; it's a crucible of connections.  Clara Moreau, the enigmatic barista, doesn't just serve coffee; she orchestrates destiny.  With a whisper of Romani magic inherited from her grandmother, she subtly influences the lives of her regulars, nudging shy smiles into budding romances and sparking conversations between lonely souls.  But Clara's carefully constructed world begins to unravel with the arrival of Johnny Ortiz, a musician whose melancholic melodies weave a spell around the cafe, and capture her heart.
As Clara's own desires take center stage, a shadowy figure emerges from the city's hidden corners, his gaze fixed on her unique gift. Dean Garrison isn’t just watching; he’s a collector, an agent of the shadowy Conclave, seeking to exploit Clara's magic for their own profit-driven agenda. Their ambition threatens not just Clara’s carefully constructed world, but the very fabric of New Amalfi, its vibrant community, and the mystical leylines that pulse beneath its streets.
Caught between the intoxicating pull of her own desires and the escalating threat of the Conclave, Clara’s manipulations become more daring, her whispers more desperate.  A spilled secret, a jealous outburst, a misplaced trust — the harmony she’s cultivated threatens to shatter, exposing her magic and the delicate web of connections she’s spun.
Clara must confront a choice that will determine not only her own destiny but the fate of everyone she’s touched.  Will she surrender her magic to the Conclave's sinister ambitions, or will she find the strength within herself and her community to protect the delicate balance of fate and free will?  The aroma of coffee, once a comfort, now hangs heavy with the weight of her choices, the whispers of magic turning to urgent warnings, echoing through the heart of The Daily Grind and the soul of a city on the brink of transformation.
248 páginas impressas
Publicação original
2024
Ano da publicação
2024
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