The Anatomy of Magic

🌸✨A young woman learns to embrace all the messy imperfections of life and love with some help from her magical family '[A] cozy magical romance . . . a well-balanced tale of magic, perseverance, and rekindled love. Cervantes is sure to win fans with this one' Publisher's Weekly _______________________ Can an old flame spark a new romance? Lilian Estrada seemingly has it all. She's an ob-gyn star on the rise, a master at balancing work with whirlwind romances, and part of a family of fiercely loyal and exceptional women, all bound together by an extraordinary secret. The Estrada women each possess a unique power, and Lily shines with the rare gift to manipulate memories. But her mystical abilities can't shield her from a harrowing event at the hospital, one that sends her powers - and her confidence - spiralling out of control. Seeking solace, Lily retreats to her family's ancestral home in Mexico, only to find herself face-to-face with a ghost from her past - Sam, the first love she never forgot. Nearly a decade since she last saw him, Sam is hardly the boy she once knew, and as old flames spark to life, Lily must navigate the mysteries of their shared history and the depths of her own heart if she hopes to control her unpredictable magic. _______________________ 'A delightful, funny, and uplifting novel with the perfect amount of heat' KATY HAYS 'The Estrada women will bewitch your heart and make you believe in magic again' CAROLYN HUYNH 'This story had me rooting for love in all its forms ... a wondrous backdrop for blooming romance' DIANE MARIE BROWN 'An enchantingly comfortable romantic dramedy' KIRKUS 'Cervantes' adult debut is a sensual tale ... and the sweeping love story draws readers in' BOOKLIST Readers gave The Enchanted Hacienda 5 stars!! 'The most beautiful story. The romance that blossomed, like the flowers from the Estrada farm, was a magical treat . . . A book filled with romance, familia, and magic' 'A truly beautiful and enchanting story that shows the power of love, family and find your place in the world. Magic, family and a beautifully told story make this one that you don't want to miss out on' 'J.C. Cervantes is a genius. I am absolutely in love with this writing style and I love the characters and I love the subtle magic . . . the story is honestly beautiful and heartbreaking and enchanting' 'A delightful, emotionally charged tale of a young woman realizing that maybe her lack of magic isn't the end of the world, that she does have something to offer, that family is everything, and love can come out of nowhere, magic or not. Readers will be enchanted with the magic, and will want to live in The Enchanted Hacienda'

🌸✨A young woman learns to embrace all the messy imperfections of life and love with some help from her magical family '[A] cozy magical romance . . . a well-balanced tale of magic, perseverance, and rekindled love. Cervantes is sure to win fans with this one' Publisher's Weekly _______________________ Can an old flame spark a new romance? Lilian Estrada seemingly has it all. She's an ob-gyn star on the rise, a master at balancing work with whirlwind romances, and part of a family of fiercely loyal and exceptional women, all bound together by an extraordinary secret. The Estrada women each possess a unique power, and Lily shines with the rare gift to manipulate memories. But her mystical abilities can't shield her from a harrowing event at the hospital, one that sends her powers - and her confidence - spiralling out of control. Seeking solace, Lily retreats to her family's ancestral home in Mexico, only to find herself face-to-face with a ghost from her past - Sam, the first love she never forgot. Nearly a decade since she last saw him, Sam is hardly the boy she once knew, and as old flames spark to life, Lily must navigate the mysteries of their shared history and the depths of her own heart if she hopes to control her unpredictable magic. _______________________ 'A delightful, funny, and uplifting novel with the perfect amount of heat' KATY HAYS 'The Estrada women will bewitch your heart and make you believe in magic again' CAROLYN HUYNH 'This story had me rooting for love in all its forms ... a wondrous backdrop for blooming romance' DIANE MARIE BROWN 'An enchantingly comfortable romantic dramedy' KIRKUS 'Cervantes' adult debut is a sensual tale ... and the sweeping love story draws readers in' BOOKLIST Readers gave The Enchanted Hacienda 5 stars!! 'The most beautiful story. The romance that blossomed, like the flowers from the Estrada farm, was a magical treat . . . A book filled with romance, familia, and magic' 'A truly beautiful and enchanting story that shows the power of love, family and find your place in the world. Magic, family and a beautifully told story make this one that you don't want to miss out on' 'J.C. Cervantes is a genius. I am absolutely in love with this writing style and I love the characters and I love the subtle magic . . . the story is honestly beautiful and heartbreaking and enchanting' 'A delightful, emotionally charged tale of a young woman realizing that maybe her lack of magic isn't the end of the world, that she does have something to offer, that family is everything, and love can come out of nowhere, magic or not. Readers will be enchanted with the magic, and will want to live in The Enchanted Hacienda'

Where falling in love could be the last mistake you ever make. In the city of Valveron, an elite academy seeks to control all magic. But in the darker districts, every kind of power is for sale. If you can pay the price. Nina Veyr has a dangerous secret-illegal magical abilities she cannot explain. If the city's enforcers found her, she would be executed... or worse. For years, Nina has stayed in the shadows, picking pockets and smuggling enchanted relics to get by. Then she steals from the wrong man. Max Antonin is the most powerful crime boss in the city. Cold, deadly, and breathtakingly attractive, Max has his sights set on Nina, and nothing will stand in his way. But when Nina is framed for a shocking murder, Max offers to help her find the true killers. She knows she can't trust him-that deals with a devil always come at a cost. But there's no way she can survive on her own. As they follow a trail of bodies into the city's underworld, Nina feels a dangerous attraction pulling her ever closer to him. Can she trust her life and her heart to Valveron's most ruthless criminal? The Anatomy of Magic is a thrilling fantasy romance full of searing chemistry and razor-sharp banter. It's perfect for fans of Callie Hart, Carissa Broadbent and Elise Kova. See why readers love Alexis L. Menard's spicy fantasy romance: " Wow, wow ... Absolutely phenomenal... The ROMANCE!! THE. ROMANCE. God don't even get me started... Had me giggling and kicking my feet ... Tension and banter and LONGING!... HAD ME ON MY KNEES!!!! " Goodreads reviewer, "What a book... I loved it so much ... Fantastic... The banter and tension made me fall in love instantly... Had me weak and wanting more... Perfection ... I was screaming ... I honestly didn't want it to end." Goodreads reviewer, " This was so, so good!! ... I was squealing... The banter was top tier ... The tension was immaculate... I was giggling so hard." Goodreads reviewer, "This is legit perfection ... The banter was BANTERING, ok??!!... I ate it up!! I fell in love with both main characters... Obsessed ." Goodreads reviewer, " The tension is *chef's kiss* ... Perfection... Fast paced and action packed... I loved this book so much! " Goodreads reviewer, "This book was everything... I devoured it ...The witty banter had me smiling and laughing more times than I can count... I fell in love ... The tension and slow burn sizzle was perfection!... I cannot recommend it enough!" Goodreads reviewer,

Where falling in love could be the last mistake you ever make. In the city of Valveron, an elite academy seeks to control all magic. But in the darker districts, every kind of power is for sale. If you can pay the price. Nina Veyr has a dangerous secret-illegal magical abilities she cannot explain. If the city's enforcers found her, she would be executed... or worse. For years, Nina has stayed in the shadows, picking pockets and smuggling enchanted relics to get by. Then she steals from the wrong man. Max Antonin is the most powerful crime boss in the city. Cold, deadly, and breathtakingly attractive, Max has his sights set on Nina, and nothing will stand in his way. But when Nina is framed for a shocking murder, Max offers to help her find the true killers. She knows she can't trust him-that deals with a devil always come at a cost. But there's no way she can survive on her own. As they follow a trail of bodies into the city's underworld, Nina feels a dangerous attraction pulling her ever closer to him. Can she trust her life and her heart to Valveron's most ruthless criminal? The Anatomy of Magic is a thrilling fantasy romance full of searing chemistry and razor-sharp banter. It's perfect for fans of Callie Hart, Carissa Broadbent and Elise Kova. See why readers love Alexis L. Menard's spicy fantasy romance: " Wow, wow ... Absolutely phenomenal... The ROMANCE!! THE. ROMANCE. God don't even get me started... Had me giggling and kicking my feet ... Tension and banter and LONGING!... HAD ME ON MY KNEES!!!! " Goodreads reviewer, "What a book... I loved it so much ... Fantastic... The banter and tension made me fall in love instantly... Had me weak and wanting more... Perfection ... I was screaming ... I honestly didn't want it to end." Goodreads reviewer, " This was so, so good!! ... I was squealing... The banter was top tier ... The tension was immaculate... I was giggling so hard." Goodreads reviewer, "This is legit perfection ... The banter was BANTERING, ok??!!... I ate it up!! I fell in love with both main characters... Obsessed ." Goodreads reviewer, " The tension is *chef's kiss* ... Perfection... Fast paced and action packed... I loved this book so much! " Goodreads reviewer, "This book was everything... I devoured it ...The witty banter had me smiling and laughing more times than I can count... I fell in love ... The tension and slow burn sizzle was perfection!... I cannot recommend it enough!" Goodreads reviewer,

From the bestselling author of TikTok sensation House of Bane and Blood comes an unmissable new romantasy duet packed with searing chemistry and razor-sharp banter, perfect for fans of Quicksilver , Sarah J. Maas and Rachel Gillig. Enter a world of forbidden magic . . . where falling in love could be the last mistake you ever make. Nina Veyr has a dangerous secret--illegal magical abilities she cannot explain. If the city of Valveron's enforcers found her, she would be executed . . . or worse. For years, Nina has stayed in the shadows, picking pockets and smuggling enchanted relics to get by. Then she steals from the wrong man. Max Antonin is the most powerful crime boss in the city. Cold, deadly, and breathtakingly attractive, Max has his sights set on Nina, and nothing will stand in his way. But when Nina is framed for a shocking murder, Max offers to help her find the true killers. She knows she can't trust him--that deals with a devil always come at a cost. But there's no way she can survive on her own. As they follow a trail of bodies into the city's underworld, Nina feels a dangerous attraction pulling her ever closer to him. But can she trust her life and her heart to the city's most ruthless criminal?

From the bestselling author of TikTok sensation House of Bane and Blood comes an unmissable new romantasy duet packed with searing chemistry and razor-sharp banter, perfect for fans of Quicksilver , Sarah J. Maas and Rachel Gillig. Enter a world of forbidden magic . . . where falling in love could be the last mistake you ever make. Nina Veyr has a dangerous secret--illegal magical abilities she cannot explain. If the city of Valveron's enforcers found her, she would be executed . . . or worse. For years, Nina has stayed in the shadows, picking pockets and smuggling enchanted relics to get by. Then she steals from the wrong man. Max Antonin is the most powerful crime boss in the city. Cold, deadly, and breathtakingly attractive, Max has his sights set on Nina, and nothing will stand in his way. But when Nina is framed for a shocking murder, Max offers to help her find the true killers. She knows she can't trust him--that deals with a devil always come at a cost. But there's no way she can survive on her own. As they follow a trail of bodies into the city's underworld, Nina feels a dangerous attraction pulling her ever closer to him. But can she trust her life and her heart to the city's most ruthless criminal?