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When a quiet librarian in Florida is struck by lightning, her frozen heart begins to burn, launching her into an extraordinary journey of self‑discovery. Seeking the enigmatic survivor Lazarus Jones—who miraculously returned after death—she finds a man whose own gift of fire mirrors her newfound curse. As their obsessive, passionate connection deepens, both conceal dangerous secrets from their turbulent pasts, testing the limits of love, fear, and renewal. In this evocative tale, Alice Hoffman blends psychological depth with magical realism to explore life‑changing events and the resilience of single women.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Romance/Paranormal Romance
Authors: Alice Hoffman
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