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An ancient Hawaiian myth begins after the tragic ending of two unlikely lovers...
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Centuries later, Liz moves to the land of her ancestors and finds herself caught up in the myth...
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Will Liz be able to break the curse and finally find the love she has always dreamed of?
Or will she meet the same demise as the ancient lovers?
In ancient Hawaii, young princess Leilani has an auspicious encounter with a sea turtle, her family guardian spirit animal, and soon after she unexpectedly falls in love with Kanoa, a commoner, someone she is forbidden from. The young lovers believe they have the blessings of the gods, but dark forces have other plans for Leilani and their relationship ends in tragedy. Ever after, the naupaka flower, the symbol of their love, mourns Leilani and Kanoa by growing with only half its petals.
Centuries later, Liz finds herself navigating a new life in Hawaii, the land of her ancestors. Between making new friends and romantic pursuits, she learns of the naupaka flower and its tragic love story. She has a strange encounter with a sea turtle and learns that the sea turtle is her ancestors' guardian spirit animal. And then she finds herself intensely drawn to a local man she’s never met before. Or has she? When she starts having strong feelings of deja vu and vivid dreams about what seems to be a prior life, she wonders. But dark forces gather against Liz now, much as they gathered against Leilani so long ago.
Will Liz ever find the love she’s always wanted, or will she -- like Leilani before her -- be caught up in a tragedy as old as the naupaka story itself?
Naupaka Blooming is a contemporary coming-of-age love story set on the beautiful island of Oahu. If you like tropical settings, cultural exploration, a little romance mixed with a little fantasy and compelling stories linking the past and present, then you’ll love this exotic novel from J.L. Eck.
Buy Naupaka Blooming today and get carried away to the islands!
Centuries later, Liz finds herself navigating a new life in Hawaii, the land of her ancestors. Between making new friends and romantic pursuits, she learns of the naupaka flower and its tragic love story. She has a strange encounter with a sea turtle and learns that the sea turtle is her ancestors' guardian spirit animal. And then she finds herself intensely drawn to a local man she’s never met before. Or has she? When she starts having strong feelings of deja vu and vivid dreams about what seems to be a prior life, she wonders. But dark forces gather against Liz now, much as they gathered against Leilani so long ago.
Will Liz ever find the love she’s always wanted, or will she -- like Leilani before her -- be caught up in a tragedy as old as the naupaka story itself?
Naupaka Blooming is a contemporary coming-of-age love story set on the beautiful island of Oahu. If you like tropical settings, cultural exploration, a little romance mixed with a little fantasy and compelling stories linking the past and present, then you’ll love this exotic novel from J.L. Eck.
Buy Naupaka Blooming today and get carried away to the islands!
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Readers LOVE Naupaka Blooming!
"What a beautifully written love story, giving me an insight in to a place I have never visited mixed with a story that touched my heart." J
"Was such a wonderful read from beginning to end. It has been awhile since I've read a book that I didn't want to put down, Naupaka Blooming brought that feeling. I spent many nights not realizing it was already 2am reading and so enthralled." H
"As someone who lived in Hawaii for two years, married a local girl and visited the islands more than 30 times in the last 4 decades, I thoroughly enjoyed this retelling of a Hawaiian legend, brought into modern times in a most interesting and informative way. A beautiful blend of past and present that keeps you reading through to the end." T
"Magical. Spiritual. Inspiring. This romantic story delivered on so many levels-- an exceptional timeless story that transcends the boundaries of many genres." L
"Great insight into traditional Hawaiian beliefs and customs set around a story of a princess committed by her father into an arranged marriage, until the gods intercede. Switch to now and the drama moves to Liz returning to Hawaii to claim her inheritance. The story weaves loads of background information on the Island, Buddhism, Yoga, Meditation, Internet Dating and Rock Climbing ! It's well worth the read." S
"Was such a wonderful read from beginning to end. It has been awhile since I've read a book that I didn't want to put down, Naupaka Blooming brought that feeling. I spent many nights not realizing it was already 2am reading and so enthralled." H
"As someone who lived in Hawaii for two years, married a local girl and visited the islands more than 30 times in the last 4 decades, I thoroughly enjoyed this retelling of a Hawaiian legend, brought into modern times in a most interesting and informative way. A beautiful blend of past and present that keeps you reading through to the end." T
"Magical. Spiritual. Inspiring. This romantic story delivered on so many levels-- an exceptional timeless story that transcends the boundaries of many genres." L
"Great insight into traditional Hawaiian beliefs and customs set around a story of a princess committed by her father into an arranged marriage, until the gods intercede. Switch to now and the drama moves to Liz returning to Hawaii to claim her inheritance. The story weaves loads of background information on the Island, Buddhism, Yoga, Meditation, Internet Dating and Rock Climbing ! It's well worth the read." S
