When the Forest Dreams by Andrea Ezerins

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WHEN THE FOREST DREAMS

ANDREA EZERINS

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ALL INFORMATION IN THIS POST IS COURTESY OF ARI MATHAE OF MINDBUCK MEDIA BOOK PUBLICITY. 

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What if the life you were meant to live was waiting just outside your door?

This contemporary coming-of-age tale explores the power of facing your fears, finding love, and looking for the beauty of the unknown, reminding us to seek joy in the most unexpected places.

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May 26th, 2026

She Writes Press

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Fiction

Coming of Age

Women

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PRAISE FOR WHEN THE FOREST DREAMS:

“Andrea Ezerins offers up a contemporary fairy tale spiced with a sexy romance, family drama, and the search for a possibly extinct woodpecker. If you're looking for a heart-warming story of self-discovery (with birds!), this one delivers.”—Pam McGaffin, author of Shade of Wings

“If you love birds, if you have ever stared out a city window and longed for a different path, or if you simply want a romance that blends warmth, humor and a touch of fairytale shimmer without losing sight of real-world stakes, Emma Jablonski’s story is well worth your time.” —Caroline Belina, Book Trib

“When the Forest Dreams is romance, but it is also a young woman’s journey of self-discovery and the quest for identity … I loved the exquisite writing, the skillful storytelling, and the characters that quickly feel like friends.” —Ruffina Oserio, Readers’ Favorite

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ABOUT WHEN THE FOREST DREAMS:

New York City, 2013. Emma Jablonski’s life is as dry as the day-old bread at her family’s bakery. Living with her parents and grandmother, she clings to the only escape she knows: a recurring dream that feels more real than her waking world. But when Emma’s eyes are open, she’s reminded of what’s out of reach—Jake, the enigmatic boy-next-door.

After a life-changing diagnosis forces her to face her fears, Emma decides it’s time to truly live—before it’s too late. With Jake and his vibrant friend Vee, she dives into a whirlwind of experiences: a fake engagement, dazzling parties, and an obsession with the elusive ivory-billed woodpecker, a bird that may not even exist.

But as her daring adventure is coming to an end, Emma begins to embrace a future she never thought possible. Dreams and reality aren’t supposed to mix . . . are they?

A modern retelling of L.M. Montgomery’s The Blue Castle, this gentle story of love, resilience, and the beauty of the unknown reminds us to seek joy in the most unexpected places.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Andrea Ezerins grew up in the small town of Columbia, Connecticut, and earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Connecticut.

After spending three decades in the insurance industry, she traded risk assessments for plot twists; her debut novel, Again and Again Back to You, was published in 2024.

Andrea lives in Hebron, Connecticut, with her husband and is the proud mom of two daughters and identical twin sons.

When she’s not writing, she’s raising bluebirds and monarch butterflies, running, or flowing through yoga—often while plotting her next book.

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