Yaffa S. Santos was born and raised in New Jersey. She is the author of A Taste of Sage, which won an International Latino Book Award and was named an Indie Next List Pick and an Amazon Editor’s Pick, and the forthcoming A Touch of Moonlight. Yaffa is a graduate of Sarah Lawrence College, where she studied writing and visual art. She enjoys books, coffee, and the beach, and lives in Central Florida with her family.

“A Touch of Moonlight is a delightful and heartwarming story with a delicious folklore twist. Yaffa Santos weaves an engaging tale about discovering new love while balancing family expectations, work life, and a magical secret.”  — Sarah Echavarre Smith, author of Faker“Complete with lovable characters, a heartfelt romance, brilliantly balanced pacing, and engaging prose, Santos has blended fantastical folklore with reality in the tastiest of ways. A perfectly seasoned novel – recipes included.” — Samantha Vérant, author of The Secret French Recipes of Sophie Valroux“This voraciously readable novel has it all: culture, romance, and a delightful cast of characters you can’t help but fall in love with! If you’re looking for a feel-good narrative full of heart and humor, A Touch of Moonlight hits that mark.”  — Zara Raheem, author of The Marriage Clock and The Retreat“[A] delicious culinary romance….A Touch of Moonlight is that magic breed of rom-com that will leave readers’ hearts and bellies equally full.” — Booklist“Santos writes clear and engaging prose, mixing a standard romance tale with magical realism. … A Touch of Moonlight is about learning to accept and celebrate one's differences.” — USA Today

Yaffa S. Santos was born and raised in New Jersey. She is the author of A Taste of Sage, which won an International Latino Book Award and was named an Indie Next List Pick and an Amazon Editor’s Pick, and the forthcoming A Touch of Moonlight. Yaffa is a graduate of Sarah Lawrence College, where she studied writing and visual art. She enjoys books, coffee, and the beach, and lives in Central Florida with her family.

“A Touch of Moonlight is a delightful and heartwarming story with a delicious folklore twist. Yaffa Santos weaves an engaging tale about discovering new love while balancing family expectations, work life, and a magical secret.”  — Sarah Echavarre Smith, author of Faker“Complete with lovable characters, a heartfelt romance, brilliantly balanced pacing, and engaging prose, Santos has blended fantastical folklore with reality in the tastiest of ways. A perfectly seasoned novel – recipes included.” — Samantha Vérant, author of The Secret French Recipes of Sophie Valroux“This voraciously readable novel has it all: culture, romance, and a delightful cast of characters you can’t help but fall in love with! If you’re looking for a feel-good narrative full of heart and humor, A Touch of Moonlight hits that mark.”  — Zara Raheem, author of The Marriage Clock and The Retreat“[A] delicious culinary romance….A Touch of Moonlight is that magic breed of rom-com that will leave readers’ hearts and bellies equally full.” — Booklist“Santos writes clear and engaging prose, mixing a standard romance tale with magical realism. … A Touch of Moonlight is about learning to accept and celebrate one's differences.” — USA Today

Yaffa S. Santos was born and raised in New Jersey. She is the author of A Taste of Sage, which won an International Latino Book Award and was named an Indie Next List Pick and an Amazon Editor’s Pick, and the forthcoming A Touch of Moonlight. Yaffa is a graduate of Sarah Lawrence College, where she studied writing and visual art. She enjoys books, coffee, and the beach, and lives in Central Florida with her family.

“A Touch of Moonlight is a delightful and heartwarming story with a delicious folklore twist. Yaffa Santos weaves an engaging tale about discovering new love while balancing family expectations, work life, and a magical secret.”  — Sarah Echavarre Smith, author of Faker“Complete with lovable characters, a heartfelt romance, brilliantly balanced pacing, and engaging prose, Santos has blended fantastical folklore with reality in the tastiest of ways. A perfectly seasoned novel – recipes included.” — Samantha Vérant, author of The Secret French Recipes of Sophie Valroux“This voraciously readable novel has it all: culture, romance, and a delightful cast of characters you can’t help but fall in love with! If you’re looking for a feel-good narrative full of heart and humor, A Touch of Moonlight hits that mark.”  — Zara Raheem, author of The Marriage Clock and The Retreat“[A] delicious culinary romance….A Touch of Moonlight is that magic breed of rom-com that will leave readers’ hearts and bellies equally full.” — Booklist“Santos writes clear and engaging prose, mixing a standard romance tale with magical realism. … A Touch of Moonlight is about learning to accept and celebrate one's differences.” — USA Today