What would you do if you inherited billions from a total stranger?
2010 Anne Huang never cared to call anywhere home. But her carefree lifestyle of blogging and travel is interrupted when a stranger with ties to her family bequeaths her a fortune. And with no knowledge of her history, she soon finds herself thrown in with a nest of billionaire vipers determined to lock away their skeletons.
Confronted by jealous rivals, Anne battles distrust and hidden agendas as she tries to understand more about her birthright and learns the value of love.
1946 Seventeen-year-old Rose Chen’s quiet life is shattered when she’s dragged from Taiwan and forced to immigrate to the U.S. Her nightmare continues when she arrives in San Francisco, only to be shipped off by her parents to serve in a wealthy American’s household. But her dutiful-daughter status soon comes under threat when her risky friendship with her white employer’s son transforms into something taboo.
As Rose wrestles with her complicated feelings in a private journal, she unwittingly leaves a stunning legacy to a granddaughter she’ll never know…
Can their lives come full circle to close one door and open another?
Forbidden Blossom is the heartfelt first book in the Skyline Mansion family saga. If you like soul-searching heroines, paths to self-discovery, and stories of perseverance and inner strength, then you’ll adore this generation-spanning tale.
Nola Li Barr writes contemporary family sagas with a touch of mystery and sweet romance. She writes stories she would love to read herself and loves exploring family dynamics with her characters. When she’s not writing she can be found reading, making photo books, and navigating the path of motherhood.
I couldn't be more excited. This is my favorite time of year. This year was the first time I could decorate the outside of my own house with lights. The house glows like it's summoning aliens. I couldn't be happier. When writing Forbidden Blossom I had to have Anne's new house equally lit up. This mansion she inherited was new to her and did not feel like home, but coming back from a weekend away the sight of all the lights seemed to welcome her. This was something she understood and could connect with. The magic of Christmas, the calm after a snow storm, and being the only person there to see it before other feet trampled the new snow. I hope you have a joyous holiday this season filled with family and friends.
Book Excerpt
Forbidden Blossom
The house was glowing, and I stood outside in awe. I arrived back Sunday night thinking maybe I’d get a good night’s sleep and start my week afresh. My eyes started tearing up as I looked around. It was so quiet and all the lights reflecting off the fresh snow made for a magical combination. The outline of the whole house was lit up and everything sparkled like fairies had landed and sprinkled their dust everywhere. Candles sparkled in every window and I felt like I was at my own version of the North Pole. I imagined Ai Po seeing this for the first time and being just as mesmerized.
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