All My Favorite People

We often meet our destiny on the road we take to avoid it.

Eve Gardner was seventeen when she ran away from home. She bought a bus ticket to California, a place as far away from her parents as a road could take her. In less than a month, she had a new name, a husband, and a new country.

Álvaro Castillo, the accountant for a dangerous drug cartel, had his own reasons for being on that bus. He was on the run, having just killed the man who threatened to expose him as an undercover DEA.

Álvaro and Eva settle in Taxco, Mexico, and create an enviable life. Eva is a successful silversmith; Álvaro manages her studio. When their son Azul was born, they believed they had reached the pinnacle of happiness.

They were mistaken. The cartel put a three-million-dollar bounty on Álvaro’s head and one day an old enemy comes to collect it. The price Eva pays to keep Azul safe jeopardizes her marriage and her happiness.

Eva is forced to confront her past when she and her mother are kidnapped by the cartel as revenge for Álvaro’s betrayal. To stay alive, they must reconcile and unite. Together they use their wits and a little bit of magic to navigate their capture and eventual release.

When devastating family secrets come to light, Álvaro and Eva have more questions than answers about their destiny. Love can redeem the past if only they will let it.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Author Jill Rice

Jill Rice's journey began amidst the bustling streets of Atlanta, Georgia, where she spent her formative years. However, her story unfolds far beyond city limits, taking her to some of the most enchanting and magical places on Earth. From the vibrant seascapes of Mexico to the serene beauty of Colorado and the coastal allure of Georgia and South Carolina beaches, Jill's life has been an adventure.

Currently, she calls a quaint resort town in Florida home, where she embraces the laid-back vibe as the proud owner of a unique hippie beach boutique. A self-proclaimed 'Jill-of-all-trades,' Jill's career path has meandered through diverse fields, a testament to her resilience and ability to reinvent herself in the face of unexpected challenges.

The title "Author" is one she proudly adds to her multifaceted resume, marking the fulfillment of a lifelong dream. Jill's debut novel, “Never Too Late,” set to release in May 2024, draws inspiration from her own life, which she likens to a kaleidoscope—initially fragmented bits and pieces that, when viewed through the right lens, come together to form a beautiful masterpiece.

Through her writing, Jill invites readers to see the world through her unique perspective, to find beauty in the broken, and to embrace the transformative power of storytelling. As she embarks on this new chapter of her life, Jill Rice continues to inspire others with her resilience, creativity, and the belief that every twist and turn in life adds color to the grand kaleidoscope of our existence. She is a living testament to the adage, “It is never too late to be what you might have been.”