A Wish Upon Jasmine

Publisher Marketing: From Reviewers' Choice Book of the Year nominee and bestselling author Laura Florand: Ruthless. That was what they said about Damien Rosier. Handsome. Wealthy. Powerful. Merciless. No one messed with his family, because to do so they would have to get through him. No one thought he had a heart. Not even the woman he gave his to. Cynical. That was what they said about Jasmin Bianchi. A top perfumer of her generation, Jess had achieved commercial success by growing a protective shell over a tender heart. The one time she cracked it open to let Damien in, he crushed it-after a night of unbelievable passion. Lovers. That one magical night couldn't survive the harsh light of dawn. When Jess woke up to discover the man in bed beside her had stolen her company, she fled. Enemies. Now she's come to the south of France with something of his. If he wants to reclaim both his family heritage and the woman who walked away from him, he's going to have to fight as dirty as only Damien can. But Jess knows how to fight dirty, too. And these days, she has nothing left to lose. Certainly not her heart. Come explore the south of France, a world of heat and fragrance and tales as old as time, through the stories of the five powerful Rosier cousins and the women who win their hearts. A Wish Upon Jasmine, book two in Florand's addictive new series, La Vie en Roses. "Explosive, sensual, and utterly sweet" (Eloisa James). Praise for Laura Florand's novels Silky and addictive. - RT Book Reviews Seal of Excellence Overflowing with wise humor, family dynamics, and vivid descriptions, this story is as sexy and flirtatious as it is poignant and caring. Roses, music, and Provence-it doesn't get much better than that... -- Library Journal STARRED REVIEW As painstakingly crafted and decadent as the sweets it portrays, leaving the reader longing for just one little taste. - Publishers Weekly STARRED REVIEW (Florand) captures the nature of love, its fierce, soul-warming necessity in a way that will make you as happy as the finest bonbon could. - Eloisa James, NYT bestselling author A poignant, lovely, moving, authentic story. - Virginia Kantra, NYT bestselling author Sweet, sexy, and all around delicious. - Nalini Singh, NYT bestselling author Contributor Bio:  Florand, Laura A Fulbright Scholar, Laura Florand has lived in France, Spain, and French Polynesia. For the past several years, she has divided her time between France and the United States. She teaches French at Duke University in North Carolina. Laura Florand has reviewed restaurants for "Time Out Paris" and has published articles on her travel experiences with various publications, including "Travelers' Tales" and "Transitions Abroad". A former journalist, she has a string of feature articles to her credit, as well as poetry, short stories, scholarly articles, and translations. She frequently publicizes departmental events to local papers and is responsible for the marketing of her Polynesian dance group, a popular performance group in North Carolina.