{"title":"Yaffa S. Santos","description":"\u003cp\u003eYaffa S. Santos is an emerging voice in contemporary fiction, known for crafting stories that seamlessly blend elements of magical realism with heartfelt narratives. Her works transport readers into enchanting worlds where ordinary life is infused with extraordinary phenomena, creating a reading experience that is both captivating and memorable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSantos is celebrated for her ability to weave rich cultural tapestries into her storytelling, drawing inspiration from her diverse background and personal experiences. This unique perspective allows her to create characters and settings that are vividly alive and deeply relatable, resonating with a broad audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her notable works is \u003cem\u003eA Touch of Moonlight\u003c\/em\u003e, a novel that exemplifies her talent for blending the mystical with the mundane. In this book, readers embark on a journey filled with love, discovery, and magical occurrences that challenge the boundaries of the everyday world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFans of general fiction with a twist will find Yaffa S. Santos's collection a delightful addition to their reading list. Her books invite you to explore the magic hidden within life's routine moments, offering stories that linger long after the final page is turned.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-touch-of-moonlight-by-yaffa-s-santos-9780063159037","title":"A Touch of Moonlight","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA delicious culinary romance.\u003c\/strong\u003e —\u003cem\u003eBooklist\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom the author of \u003cem\u003eA Taste of Sage\u003c\/em\u003e comes another charming and engrossing novel in which a young woman must navigate her family’s expectations, the demands of her job, a new love, and a secret about her magical identity.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLarimar Cintrón works hard at three things: her job as brand manager for Beacon Café, a New York-based corporate bakery chain; taking care of her parents and her abuela; and hiding that she’s a \u003cem\u003eciguapa\u003c\/em\u003e—a mythical creature of Dominican folklore with long, straight hair and backwards-facing feet. Larimar may only be a \u003cem\u003eciguapa\u003c\/em\u003e on full moons, but she feels like an outsider in her family the rest of the month too. Her love of ’90s punk rock music and style further sets her apart. But when her best friend introduces her to Ray, a bakery owner and fellow punk rock lover, Larimar thinks she may have finally found someone with whom she can be her true self.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs Beacon’s brand manager, Larimar oversees all new location openings, including its newest store in New Jersey, which could be the project that finally lands her a coveted promotion. But when she discovers the location is right across from Ray’s bakery, Borrachitos, Larimar is torn between impressing her boss and saving Ray’s business.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs Larimar continues to grow closer to Ray and the new store’s opening looms, she struggles to hide the truth about herself and her job. But embracing her magical nature may be the only way Larimar can have everything she wants. Witty and poignant, \u003cem\u003eA Touch of Moonlight\u003c\/em\u003e is a celebration of heritage, culture, and identity—of embracing yourself and finding your place in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46670164951276,"sku":"9780063159037","price":52.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/12794473482210.jpg?v=1752761571"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/yaffa-s-santos.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}