When Dahlia Dubois, a creative indie perfumer, steps in to lead the iconic, international perfume house her grandmother founded, she soon discovers that nothing is as it seems—including the intriguing man she met in Cannes, France.
Soon, tensions rise in Monaco, where Dahlia juggles a search for her long missing mother, a corporate takeover, and a developing relationship with Alain, a legendary Formula 1 race car driver—all just days before the exciting Monaco Grand Prix race. As long-held family secrets emerge, Dahlia must find the courage to face dangerous truths.
Essence is part of the Love, California series of linked, stand-alone novels that can be ready in any order. Set in Southern California with international travel, this fun, heartfelt series features a group of best friends determined to live the lives of their dreams while navigating the turbulences of dating and family life.
Tasteful Women's Fiction. Also available in audiobook. Visit JanMoran.com.
"[Jan Moran] gives fans of romantic sagas a compelling voice to follow." Booklist
"An engrossing view into the world of 'beautiful people' with an ending that will leave you wanting more." - New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Melissa Foster
THE LOVE CALIFORNIA SERIES
FLAWLESS (Verena and Lance in Beverly Hills and Paris)
BEAUTY MARK (Scarlett and Johnny in Beverly Hills and Spain)
RUNWAY (Fianna and Niall in Malibu and Ireland)
ESSENCE (Dahlia and Alain in Paris and Monaco)
STYLE (Penelope and Stefan in New York and Copenhagen)
SPARKLE (Elena and Jake in LA and Sydney)
