books for adults
the alchemy of flowers
A broken woman.
A mysterious job ad.
A chance to heal in French castle gardens—but strange things are growing behind the ancient stone walls.
This debut adult novel is an enchanting, modern-day take on The Secret Garden, sprinkled with magic. Perfect for fans of Sarah Addison Allen.
When Eloise Bourne finds a mysterious job at a chateau in Provence, she hopes to escape reminders of children, but soon discovers an enigmatic little girl who needs her help.
Now available with Harper Muse/HarperCollins in paperback original, ebook, and audiobook, narrated by the award-winning Cassandra Campbell.
the river muse
A French chateau.
A forest with secrets.
A magical spring.
Welcome to La Chanson, where lost souls are found again…
From the author of The Alchemy of Flowers comes a tale of lost selves, ages-old secrets, and how we can reclaim our truest voices through love, music, and a touch of magic.
When singer-songwriter Callie Byrd escapes her ex-partner and takes refuge with her young daughter in small-town France, she reclaims her voice, power, and second chances at friendship and love.
Coming on May 12, 2026 with Harper Muse/HarperCollins in paperback original, ebook, and audiobook.
* "A poignant coming-of-age novel that will expose readers to the exploitation of girls around the world whose families grow up in poverty."
—School Library Journal, STARRED
Co-authored with Maria Virginia Farinango, this novel based on a true story begins in an impoverished Andean village in Ecuador, where seven-year-old Virginia is taken from her Indigenous family to be an unpaid servant. For the next eight years, she struggles to hold on to her spirit. After escaping as a teenager, she must build a life for herself and reclaim her roots.
For teen and adult readers, Delacorte/Penguin/Random House, available as hardcover, paperback, audiobook, and ebook.
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