And no man's kiss has since matched that wonderful, summery essence in all its glory. LilyRose knows her rare ability to "see" sounds and "taste" shapes–synesthesia–is a gift that defines who she is...but it's also made her an object of ridicule.
And made her an outcast. That is, until a mean-spirited customer mocks a young girl–and kindred spirit-she's befriended. Years of repression suddenly give way when LilyRose hurls a basket at that customer. And finds herself being escorted from her shop in handcuffs!
For decades LilyRose has searched for that special man who could teach her to embrace her uniqueness. She just didn't expect to find him waiting to pick her up from jail....
Ellyn Bache is the author of seven novels, including Safe Passage, which became a Susan Sarandon film. Her works include a short story collection (Willa Cather Fiction Prize winner); a Christmas/Hanukkah novella (PW's Recommended Holiday Reading); and an RT Reviewer's Choice-nominated novel. More is on her website, www.ellynbache.com