{"product_id":"an-acquired-taste-c-d-seymour-9798292810773","title":"An Acquired Taste: A Novel of Love, Loss, and Second Chances","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAn Acquired Taste\u003c\/i\u003e is a captivating journey through love, loss, community, and resilience set against the rich cultural backdrop of Houston. Elijah Reyes, a quiet soul with a deep-rooted love for family and tradition, finds himself at the intersection of past and future when he falls for Ava Sinclair, the daughter of a powerful developer whose plans threaten the very fabric of their neighborhood.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs Elijah and Ava navigate their growing connection, they must also contend with old wounds, hidden truths, and the voices of a community caught between progress and preservation. Surrounding them is a vibrant cast of characters: Mocha, the woman from Elijah's past who still lingers in his heart; Christian, the loyal friend navigating privilege and expectation; Marisol, Elijah's fiercely independent sister; and Deon, the protective brother-figure grounded in street wisdom and loyalty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSensual, heartfelt, and deeply human, \u003ci\u003eAn Acquired Taste\u003c\/i\u003e explores what it means to truly belong to a place, to a person, and to oneself. As love deepens and tragedy strikes, Elijah must learn that healing doesn't mean forgetting, and that sometimes the sweetest things in life are, indeed, an acquired taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e C. D. Seymour\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798292810773\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/28\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 320\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.95lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.72d","brand":"C. D. Seymour","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49169890607359,"sku":"9798292810773","price":12.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/an-acquired-taste-c-d-seymour-9798292810773","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}