Harry has a secret.
He led a well-planned life and knew exactly what he wanted. Until...
Something chased him away from his hometown in England. He arrives in New York wishing to erase his past, eager for a fresh start. A new life. Everybody here was someone else before.
Alana has a secret.
She left her small town in the Midwest chasing a dream. She arrives in New York determined to see her name flashing in bright lights on Broadway billboards. Everybody here wanted something more.
She was in the right path, but then...
When Harry and Alana meet, they recognize each other’s scars. They bond over the things they don’t say. They find comfort in long silences. But as they learn how to deal with life’s plot twists, they find out the Big Apple has its own plans for them.
For how long can they hide? How long can they keep everyone else at a distance? How long until their past catches up with their present?
Their lives are about to get irreversibly intertwined. Do you want to know how?
First of all, welcome to New York!
Genre: FICTION / Romance / ContemporaryThe book was released on January 18, 2018.
The sales have been consistent and it has gained great reviews.
Harry stands across the street, arms crossed over his chest, repeatedly reading the banner over the corner shop he’s about to enter. Green Bean. A stable job. A daytime job. He’s not sure that exchanging his generous tips in the bar for possibly no tip at all in a coffee shop is a clever idea, but he’s excited to exchange the smell of booze and vomit for freshly grounded coffee and vanilla muffins. He’s also looking forward to sleeping an entire night. It’s going to be harder, but he’s ready to take that step.
He takes a deep breath, pushing the sleeves of his white tee-shirt over his hands. Despite the dry weather of June, he’s decided that hiding his tattoos with long sleeves is the best approach. When he pushes the shop’s red door open, he’s immediately greeted by the warmth of baked goods and hot beverages.
He walks slowly among the geometric tables and unmatched chairs, noticing how the uniqueness of the furniture gives the place a personality of its own. He stops at the counter, being mistaken for a customer by the tall, brunette attendant on the other side. Her round brown eyes widen when he informs he’s there for the barista position - which has been open for months. According to Guido, his new boss, mixing coffee can’t be too different from mixing alcohol. Harry sure hoped so.
“Harry!” The old Italian man appears from a door in the back. “I’m glad you’re here. Come in!” His accent is thick, and his voice is gravelly.
He leads the way to the staff room - a hot, claustrophobic office with no windows, blue steel cabinets lined up against the walls and two wooden benches. He shows him which one will be his locker, handing him a key and a brand new white apron, sporting the shop’s logo over the chest. He also gives him a hair net, so he can keep his long, curly locks away from people’s drinks.
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Translated by Marine Guillerez
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Author review: Marine did a fantastic job, I 100% recommend her! |
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Translated by Marcella Di Cintio
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Translated by Itzel Alvarez
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Author review: Itzel did an amazing job! She works quickly and her writing is terrific, totally recommend her! |
