From USA TODAY Bestselling Author Jennifer Moorman comes an enchanting story of love, loss, and the courage to accept oneself, set in the magical town of Mystic Water. Like most teenagers coming of age in the 1950s, Kate Muir wants the basics—rock and roll and a sense of belonging. But one thing she can’t live without is her endless supply of lavender tea. At sixteen, Kate would be happy just to blend in with her Mystic Water peers, but she has what her mama calls “a cursed fate.” Kate can see the future, which makes being like everybody else nearly impossible. Her only chance at living a somewhat normal life is to drink lavender tea, the only remedy that stops the visions. When tragedy strikes, Kate’s world collapses. But a chance encounter with a young man from the most prestigious family in town tosses her into a whirlwind of friendship, acceptance, and love. Just when she believes this new life might last, a terrible premonition forces Kate to choose between following the rules—or following her heart. Journey into this heartfelt tale of magical realism, courage, and self-acceptance—and discover why the town of Mystic Water captures hearts with every story. Praise for The Necessity of Lavender Tea In the world of magical realism, Jennifer Moorman is an important new voice. She is a sensitive, engaging, quirky, and soulful storyteller. Her characters speak their truths only to inspire us, the reader, to embrace and respect our own true gifts. As a lifelong fan of Alice Hoffman, I am adding Jennifer to a short list of writers who can carry the torch forward to a new generation. —Jane Ubell-Meyer, Founder of Bedside Reading The Necessity of Lavender Tea has the delicate magical allure and heartwarming storyline that make a truly memorable coming-of-age classic. In this inspiring tale, Jennifer Moorman takes us on Kate Muir's tender journey through profound loss and budding love, and guides her to trust in the transforming power of her choices when she's faced with a troubling vision. Readers looking for a vibrant splash of Southern charm will fall in love with Moorman's vividly painted Mystic Water and the wise, whispering nature and compelling characters who inhabit it. —Jeanne Arnold, Bestselling author of the young adult Stubborn series A sweet, magical coming-of-age tale about the best and hardest parts of love and friendship and family. —Amy Impellizzeri
Award-winning Author of Lemongrass Hope and I Know How This Ends It's official Jennifer Moorman is my new favorite author...her unique style of writing is so entertaining with such details as smells and feeling etc.! She truly puts a most interesting twist to every story! As always, not only is the story unique, the characters are wonderful...extraordinary really! I absolutely love her amazing characters! Another must read!! —Amazon Reviewer Born and raised in southern Georgia, where honeysuckle grows wild and the whippoorwills sing, magical realism author Jennifer Moorman is the award-winning, bestselling author of the Mystic Water Series, which includes the reader favorite, The Baker's Man. Jennifer also has a collection of folklore, myth, and magic—Retellings of Folklore, Myth, and Magic—that offers imaginative retellings of stories told by our ancestors about their mysterious, fantastical beliefs in both the physical and the spiritual world. She considers herself a traveler, an amateur baker, and a dreamer. She can always be won over with chocolate, unicorns, or rainbows. She believes in love—everlasting and forever. A Harry Potter fanatic and the owner of an arsenal of sweet '80s dance moves, Jennifer once read a 700-page book while sitting in a traffic jam. When in doubt, play James Taylor. And she's still holding onto the dream that one day she'll be like Indiana Jones. Follow her on Instagram @jenniferrmoorman, Facebook @jennifermoormanbooks, and on Pinterest @jenniferreneem.
Award-winning Author of Lemongrass Hope and I Know How This Ends It's official Jennifer Moorman is my new favorite author...her unique style of writing is so entertaining with such details as smells and feeling etc.! She truly puts a most interesting twist to every story! As always, not only is the story unique, the characters are wonderful...extraordinary really! I absolutely love her amazing characters! Another must read!! —Amazon Reviewer Born and raised in southern Georgia, where honeysuckle grows wild and the whippoorwills sing, magical realism author Jennifer Moorman is the award-winning, bestselling author of the Mystic Water Series, which includes the reader favorite, The Baker's Man. Jennifer also has a collection of folklore, myth, and magic—Retellings of Folklore, Myth, and Magic—that offers imaginative retellings of stories told by our ancestors about their mysterious, fantastical beliefs in both the physical and the spiritual world. She considers herself a traveler, an amateur baker, and a dreamer. She can always be won over with chocolate, unicorns, or rainbows. She believes in love—everlasting and forever. A Harry Potter fanatic and the owner of an arsenal of sweet '80s dance moves, Jennifer once read a 700-page book while sitting in a traffic jam. When in doubt, play James Taylor. And she's still holding onto the dream that one day she'll be like Indiana Jones. Follow her on Instagram @jenniferrmoorman, Facebook @jennifermoormanbooks, and on Pinterest @jenniferreneem.