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Angel Morenos doesn't expect much once he joins the family business of real estate, other than money, of course. When his father orders him to scope the surroundings of Louisiana, he somehow finds himself in the priesthood (while being the furthest thing from a saint.) All it takes is one confession from that one woman's deep honeyed voice; her admission of the greatest sin falls on deaf ears because the want building up inside of him is far too loud. Plus, he has a thing for crazy girls. When she shows up to his place with jambalaya and a terrible attitude, he realizes he might actually hate her. But what is hate, if not love in denial?
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Metztli De La Cruz, 22, is of the Tongva Tribe who are also known as Gabrielinos in Los Angeles County. Metztli practices her people's traditions as an herbalist, is Catholic, and likes visiting the San Gabriel Mission. One day, she goes to a forbidden room, becomes entrapped, and faints. Once awake, Metztli is surprised to learn that she is no longer in her time but in 1785. She is found and forced to work as a herbalist in the Mission. During her stay, Metztli meets and befriends many people who help and teach her ways to survive. She also meets the handsome soldier Esteban (28), who disagrees with the Padres' treatment of the Tongva People. He tries his best to protect her, but feelings progress for Metztli. Metztli also meets the sadist Padre Federico, 30, who despises being a Padre and the Natives. However, when he meets Metztli, an unhealthy lust and obsession develop, and he does everything in his power to have her in his grasp. Metztli will try to survive and learn horrible truths about the Mission and herself. The truth will also test her faith. Will Metztli survive and find a way back home, or will she be forever trapped and become the past? 3x Featured in Historical Fiction, Reading Room & more 🥈2nd place Historical Fiction: Sapphire Awards 2024

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