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The Longing: An urban fantasy that breaks the usual tropes, and hearts (Legends of the Middle Kingdom Book 1)

By Ann Rose

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Have you ever loved a man who loved another woman?
How about a dead woman?

Welcome to Shanghai, Sin City East—where money can buy everything, including immortality.

Broke and betrayed, American writer Aaron Pace escapes to the glittering metropolis, seeking a fresh start. He loses big at a high-stakes poker game among Shanghai's elite. The penalty: one night in the infamous Royal Garden mansion that locals avoid after dark.

Inside the abandoned walls, Aaron stumbles into a Shanghai no guidebook mentions—a world where fox spirits appear as beguiling women, ghost courtesans entertain powerful businessmen, and the line between living and dead doesn't exist. At its center is Willow, a captivating spirit who has witnessed three centuries of Shanghai's hidden history.

As real estate heiress Audrey Chen pulls Aaron toward everything he thought he wanted--money, success and a chance to prove himself, Willow draws him into an underworld of ancient powers and modern conspiracies.

In a city where old magic and new money collide, Aaron discovers that some debts can never be repaid.

THE LONGING: First in a series that brings Chinese mythology into the 21st century with a uniquely Eastern take on urban fantasy that breaks free from Western tropes, and will leave you spellbound for more.

★★★★★ "I don't know why this isn't already a Netflix series! I LOVED the story! I am now impatiently waiting for Book 2 The Reckoning!" - Amazon Review

★★★★★ "So many layers. Such beauty...haunted houses, maniacal laughing women, and the astral plane—I was here for it all! Would love to see A24 pick this up!" - Goodreads

★★★★★ "A must-read for fans of Neil Gaiman and anyone who loves a dash of supernatural with their romance." - StoryGraph

★★★★★ "An incredible read! Gripping, with richly developed characters and a brooding, gothic atmosphere that lingers long after the final page." - BookTok

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ASIN: B0DCBY9522

Book Length: 320-650 Pages

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Ann Rose

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