The Enlightenment of Bees

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In a romantic adventure that travels the globe,The Enlightenment of Beesbeautifully explores what it means to find the sweet spot in life where our greatest passions meet the worlds greatest need.

Sometimes a shattered heart leads to an amazing journey.

At twenty-six, apprentice baker Mia West has her entire life planned out: a Craftsman cottage in Seattle, a job baking at The Butter Emporium, and her first loveher boyfriend, Ethanby her side.But when Ethan declares he needs some space, Mias carefully planned future crumbles.

Adrift and unsure where her future leads now, Mia joins her vivacious housemate Rosie on a humanitarian trip around the world funded by a reclusive billionaire. Along with a famous grunge rock star, a Rwandan immigrant, and an unsettlingly attractive Hawaiian urban farmer named Kai, Mia and Rosie embark on the adventure of a lifetime.

From the slums of Mumbai to a Hungarian border camp during the refugee crisis, Mias heart is challenged and changed in astonishing waysways she never could have imagined if she hadnt opened herself up to the opportunity. As she grapples with how to make a difference in a complicated world, Mias journey through self-discovery leaves her with the choice between the past she left behind and a new budding dream in her heart.

I combed through the pages with delight. This book is going to cause a real buzz. Debbie Macomber, #1New York Timesbestselling author

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'Mia has a true connection with the people she is serving, all while learning more about herself. Linden deftly combines excitement, romance, strong character development, and an empowered female.' * Booklist, STARRED review *
'...fine fine tale of personal transformation. . . readers will delight in Linden's global scope. . . ' * Publishers Weekly *
'This honey-sweet story reveals the power of staying open to possibilities.' * BookPage *

Author Bio

Rachel Linden is a novelist and international aid worker whose adventures living and traveling in fifty countries around the world provide excellent grist for her stories. She holds an MA in Intercultural Studies from Wheaton College, a BA in Literature from Huntington University, and studied creative writing at Oxford University. Rachel lives in Seattle, Washington, with her husband and two children. She enjoys creating stories about hope and courage with a hint of romance and a touch of whimsy. Visit her website at RachelLinden.com and Facebook: AuthorRachelLinden