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Natalie Caña
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“From a comedic cast of supporting characters to an emphasis on the importance of community... A vibrant second-chance love story about repairing community and romantic connection."—Kirkus Reviews (STARRED)
“It’s a pleasure to watch [Caña's characters] develop over the course of the novel. This is a treat.”—Publishers Weekly (STARRED)
Santiago "Saint" Vega gets a second shot at love with Lola León, but when duty to his family forces him to do something she'll never forgive, will everything he's built come crumbling down?
Years ago, Saint walked away from the girl he loved to fulfill his duty. Now he’s struggling to build bridges between his drifting family, take on more responsibilities at his uncle’s construction company, figure out why his daughter refuses to talk at school and curtail his mischievous abuelo’s escalating pranks. Then she walks back into his life.
Social justice advocate Lola León has returned to Humboldt Park for two reasons: to help care for her dear abuelo and to serve the community center she loved, particularly the shelter for unhoused LGBTQIA+ youths. When she finds out that the Vegas are responsible for endangering both, she is more than ready to go to war—even if the boy she never forgot is standing at the front of the battlefield.
Neither of them expects to become allies in saving the shelter, helping Saint’s daughter or ending the decades-long feud between their grandfathers. They definitely don’t expect all of their old feelings to come rushing back. As Saint and Lola enter combat, they can’t help but wonder where the other’s true allegiance lies, and whether they’ll win these battles only to lose each other.
Vega Family Love Stories
Book 1: A Proposal They Can't Refuse
Book 2: A Dish Best Served Hot
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Who is Audrey Hoedemaker? It's a question her sister Maureen has heard more times than she can count, and she doesn't know what the short answer would be. Little sister, troubled teen, backpacker, musical theatre coach, con artist, childcare worker. Murderer. A tragic, traumatic childhood casts a long shadow on the Hoedemaker sisters. Maureen has worked hard to move beyond the violence of the past and build a good, honest life for herself. Audrey, however, just can't seem to do the same, careening from one state of chaos to another.
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He Who Fights with Monsters 2
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But Jason Asano is settling into his new life. Now, a contest draws young elites to the city of Greenstone to compete for a grand prize. Jason must gather a band of companions if he is to stand a chance against the best the world has to offer. While the young adventurers are caught up in competition, the city leaders deal with revelations of betrayal as a vast and terrible enemy is revealed. Although Jason seems uninvolved, he has unknowingly crossed the enemy’s path before.
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By: Shirtaloon, and others
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Johnnie Rico never really intended to join up—and definitely not the infantry. But now that he’s in the thick of it, trying to get through combat training harder than anything he could have imagined, he knows everyone in his unit is one bad move away from buying the farm in the interstellar war the Terran Federation is waging against the Arachnids. Because everyone in the Mobile Infantry fights. And if the training doesn’t kill you, the Bugs are more than ready to finish the job.
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The definitive version!
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Guy Montag is a fireman. In his world, where television rules and literature is on the brink of extinction, firemen start fires rather than put them out. His job is to destroy the most illegal of commodities, the printed book, along with the houses in which they are hidden. Montag never questions the destruction and ruin his actions produce, returning each day to his bland life and wife, Mildred, who spends all day with her television "family."
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Wish I Hadn't Cliff Noted This in High School
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As Charly struggles to recover from her brain injury, she begins to realize that the events of that fateful night are trapped in the damaged right side of her brain. Now, she must put the jigsaw pieces together to discover the identity of the man who tried to kill her...before he finishes the job he started.
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Who Else Laughed, Cried, and Shuddered?
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Every year, Caroline Reed takes a trip with her best friend, Esme Lamont. They’re usually accompanied by their spouses - but this year, everything’s changed. Esme has just gone through a bitter divorce, and Caroline's wondering if her own marriage is reaching its breaking point as she and her husband, John, cope with the discovery that their son has been abusing drugs. Still, the inseparable duo books a weeklong stay at a beach-front home in Shoreham, Florida, inviting Esme’s brother, Nick, and his new husband. After a blissful first night in the vacation home, tragedy strikes.
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Wonderful Story
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When our story begins, Julia Child is an eager but inexperienced codebreaker longing to prove herself in the male-dominated world of intelligence, and Josephine Baker is, well, Josephine Baker—a world-famous entertainer who is now leading a double life as a spy for the French Resistance. When a golden opportunity arises to infiltrate a high-stakes Nazi gala in Vichy France, Julia must put aside her by-the-book mentality to assist her unorthodox new partner.
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- Groves Family
- 03-13-25
Love the story and PR historical references.
This books along with the others by Natalie Caña make me feel seen as a boricua and my heart and mind happy. I loved the story, the romance and the realness of everyone’s character. Even the historical anecdotes were amazing. I can’t wait to read move from her.
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- bernice
- 11-02-23
I loved this book
It was amazing going back into the Vega family. Both Saint and Lola were an incredible couple. Ever since the first book, I’ve always been serious about Saint and I’m so glad I finally got to see his story. Hopefully we get to see Leo’s story soon.
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- OcalaMary
- 12-04-23
Amazing 2nd chapter to the Vega family!!!
A deeper dive into the Vega family & their neighborhood! So good! Can’t wait for Chapter 3…all about Leo?
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- Roki Torres
- 12-06-23
So cute! So real! Natalie and Valentina do it again!
I love this author/narrator duo. They capture the essence and spirit of our cultures and neighborhoods. I love that the author doesn’t shy away from systemic issues and weaves them into the story seamlessly. Truly a treat to listen to.
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- Jennifer R
- 11-13-23
Abuelo's Rule
I loved Natalie Caña’s first novel, A Proposal They Can’t Refuse. So, I was doubly excited to be back with the Vega family again in book 2, A Dish Best Served Hot. It’s a second chance love story featuring the oldest Vega brother, Saint, a man who is all about responsibility for his family, his country, and now his daughter. There’s no room in his life for romance, but when his childhood sweetheart returns to the neighborhood after years apart, he feels the old tug in a big way. Lola León has returned to Humboldt Park to care for her grandfather. She’s a warrior for social justice and cannot turn her back when a shelter for homeless youths is under threat. Equally unable to resist her attraction to Saint, they quickly become blissfully entangled. Saint wants to help Lola but gets concerned when her activism captures the media’s notice. Saint may have to choose between love and his daughter’s safety, when Lola’s high-profile involvement draws attention from some dangerous people. Caña creates an immersive world of rich characters, complex story, and deep romance. I also adore the grandpas, their mischief, their love, and their heroism. Natalie Caña’s narrator, Valentina Ortis, is outstanding. I only wish I could listen to the next book NOW! Look for Sleeping with the Frenemy in June 2024. #23for23
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- Amazon Customer
- 08-26-24
Anxiously waiting…
I can’t wait for book #3 to see what happens with Leo & Sofi relationship. I love the story line.
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- Melissa Tovar
- 08-27-24
A modern day novela!
I liked the flow of the stories. The characters were fun and thought provoking. I enjoyed this novel. I’m mostly grateful to hear stories from the Latino community and in Spanish; muchas gracias mi gente!
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- Donna S
- 01-21-24
I Enjoyed The Story
I enjoy multi generational, multi cultural stories. But I also enjoy this story because 77 years ago when I was born, my parents lived with my grandparents on Humboltd Blvd. I don’t even know if the street has the same name anymore. I grew up in Chicago but no longer live there. I still enjoy hearing stories with references to where I lived.
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- MeandMibooks
- 03-03-24
Fresh and fast paced romance!
I adored how the author blended the storyline, the cultural relevance, and the witty dialogue. Saint and Lola feel right together. They’re courageous, thoughtful, and 100% dedicated to their mission. And Saint’s family is hilarious.
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- Niki Leinweber
- 11-06-23
So good!!
I love Natalie’s books! I read the first book and have been hooked since! Great writing, story, and narration!
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