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Exactly What It Looks Like
Paperback
Publisher Price: $18.99
ISBN13: 9781958481783
Publisher: Aurora Corialis Publishing
Published: Jun 4 2026
Pages: 384
Weight: 0.84
Height: 0.85 Width: 5.00 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
Tara Malina has always understood the power of ritual. She studies it, writes about it, lives in its logic. But nothing prepares her for her dad's final request: a volcano, a plane ticket to paradise, and a cryptic note guiding her through his last wishes - the type of pilgrimage she's only ever written about.
She's ready for awkward travel logistics, emotional turbulence, and maybe a mild sunburn.
She is not ready for Hector Salcedo-the handsome, funny acquaintance from back home who keeps appearing everywhere she goes, smells unfairly good, and seems to be on a mission of his own.
As Tara follows her dad's quest, she begins to wonder if some rituals are meant to bring someone into your life right when you need a hand. Or a distraction. Or something you can't name yet.
Tropes
Slow Burn
Forced Proximity
Vacation Romance
Cinnamon Roll Love Interest
Personal Quest
No Spice
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