WoW: And They Lived Happily Ever After by Therese Beharrie

This bookish meme tells the blogosphere what we’re waiting patiently (and sometimes not so patiently) for! It’s hosted by Jill over at Breaking the Spine!

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 conjuring a real-life hero . . .

One unexpected kiss . . .
Successful romance author Gaia Anders has a secret: anything she dreams at night is magically written into her bestselling novels. After a lonely childhood in foster care, her dream life is the only one she trusts. Gaia’s waking life just can’t compare—until she gets caught in one utterly surprising, crazy-passionate, real-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 to literally share her dreams. Living out their magical nighttime fantasies is explosive, but it’s their waking desire turning his single-minded ways upside down. It’s making him want a future he didn’t think was possible . . .

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 puts him up against her deepest fears. Soon, they’re facing hard truths about who they are and what they’re running from. And the only way to break this curse is realizing true love’s real-life power . . .

Published by: Kensington Books (Zebra Books)
Expected Publication: November 30, 2021

Why I’m Waiting: I’ve been seeing this as an Own Voices Romance and really that’s all I really cared about lol And plus there’s a Black woman on the cover. But for real for real, y’all, this isn’t just a contemporary, it’s also some fantasy it, making it a book with magical realism. I always need more magical realism, so this is hella welcome! I have been seeing this pop up everywhere, and I’m super excited its been landing in the hands of Black reviewers!

What about you? Have you read this series? Will you be waiting on this with me? What do you think of this cover! Let me know in the comments!