When the Forest Dreams

by Andrea Ezerins

Genres: Coming of Age; Women's Fiction

Synopsis

For fans of L. M. Montgomery’s The Blue Castle, a contemporary retelling of the beloved romance that follows a sheltered young woman’s quest for love in New York City—and her search for a rare and elusive bird in the deep Arkansas forest.

New York City, 2013. Emma’s life is as dry as day-old bread—working at her family’s bakery, birdwatching in central park, and dreaming a recurring dream that feels more real than her waking world. Meanwhile, her handsome, wealthy neighbor Jake exists just out of reach, part of a world she’s never dared to step into.

But when a life-changing diagnosis forces Emma to rethink everything, she decides it’s time to truly live—before it’s too late. After unlikely circumstances bring her and Jake together, she dives into a fake engagement whirlwind of experiences: dazzling parties, an unexpected modeling job, and an obsession with a bird that may not even exist—the elusive ivory-billed woodpecker. Her search takes her deep into the Arkansas wilderness, where she hopes to find more than just a rare creature. But just as she begins to embrace a future she never thought possible, everything is turned upside down. Will hope be enough to guide her through the storm?

A moving tale of love, resilience, and the beauty of the unknown, The Green Forest—a modern retelling of L. M. Montgomery’s The Blue Castle—reminds us all to seek joy in the most unexpected places.

Publisher: She Writes Press

Print pages: 256