“A monarch butterfly landed on the towel, its orange wings awash in the afternoon light. A yellow-and-black tiger swallowtail perched atop her still-damp shoulders. One with blue wings hovered over Kaden.” Magical RealismButterfliesSummer Romance Book:In the Shadow Garden Source: In the Shadow Garden
“She kissed him like that until time fell away and it was only them and the stars and the warm Kentucky night. When she finally pulled away, she found the ground around their quilt covered in butterflies. A startled laugh escaped Kaden's lips. "It's called a kaleidoscope," Irene said, a little breathless. "The swarm.” Magical RealismButterfliesSource Of HappinessSummer Romance Book:In the Shadow Garden Source: In the Shadow Garden
“Stalks of basil to keep the evil eye at bay. A head of broccoli to heal the body. A bunch of cilantro to mend the soul. Three tomatoes for passion in the bedroom. A cucumber to keep that passion from burning a relationship to the ground. The finishing touch--- one piece of fruit from the shadow garden to amplify it all.” Magical RealismFresh ProduceHealing Properties Book:In the Shadow Garden Source: In the Shadow Garden