The Pages of Adeena, Paperback/C. M. Castillo

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Description In the summer of 1952, Adeena "Addie" Kahlo loves her life in Chicago, where she helps run her close-knit family's nightclub on the south side. Addie has a dream that she is determined to make a reality: attending college in New York and becoming a published author. Through a blind date, she meets Alan, who becomes her best friend and closest confidant. They share a secret that they can never divulge. Together, they discover a door that leads to Cafe du Temp, a magical place where they listen to soulful jazz and drink fancy cocktails. They begin to understand that the opulent ambience means something special to each person who enters. It is here where Addie falls in love with the beautiful poet, Isabelle Androsko. Their chemistry is immediate and powerful. Despite this, they soon discover their vastly different worlds pose near-impossible obstacles to the life they want to build together. Addie believes that the mysterious Cafe du Temp is the catalyst to their future, but can this belief transcend time and heartbreak to reveal her ultimate destiny?About the Author C. M. Castillo, a native Chicagoan, earned a degree in Management and an MBA in Healthcare Administration. However, she has always treasured the freedom and joy of writing fiction and now, with the release of her debut novel, her dream of becoming a full-time fiction author has come true. When not writing or reading, C. M. can be found restocking her oversized lending library or visiting any one of Chicago's many wonderful Blues and Jazz venues. C. M. lives in Chicagoland with her wife and trio of lovable mutts. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram @castillo35@comcast. net, and Like her on Face Book. For updates and exclusive previews of future releases visit her at http: //www. cmcastillowriter. com.