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” Cuban Kisses is a delight. The author has crafted a book that is both a gripping thriller and a steamy romance, populated it with engaging and memorable characters, and woven it all together with an intense love and knowledge of Cuban culture. As satisfying and memorable as a tropical night with a bottle of Santiago rum and a fine Cohiba…absolutely loved it. “
– Andrew Wagner-Chazalon, CEO Dockside Publishing
Description
Jackie is not having a mid-life crisis. She just needs a break from the chaos that has pervaded her normal life, thanks to a violent, psychotic ex-husband who won’t leave her alone. For a brief escape, she books an all-inclusive vacation to Cuba.
Enjoying the sun, sand and sea may have been part of her mental travel agenda but having hot sex with a handsome horseman certainly wasn’t – not even in the fine print! In a strange way, though, she realizes it’s just what she needed. Could this be more than mere transient pleasure? Falling madly in lust with a charming guy may not be unexpected on a Caribbean holiday but can you really find true love with someone you meet on vacation?
Jackie doesn’t have a good track record regarding healthy relationships. However, she usually knows when a ride should end. This time, it’s hard to know; two people aren’t always speaking the same language when it comes to love, particularly if there are profound cultural differences.
As her friendship with a fellow Canadian grows, however, Jackie begins to realize she has a lot more to learn about love, life and her own place in the world. Cuban Kisses is about a mature woman who grows up and falls in love along the way – with Cuba as well as the people she meets there.
” Danger, love and intrigue wrapped up in an insightful love letter to modern Cuba. Add in a cast of fascinating and memorable characters – starting with a feisty heroine – and you have a novel that will linger in your mind like the memory of añejo rum on the beach at sunset. If you liked Cuban Kisses, you’re going to love Cuban Wishes! “
– Andrew Wagner-Chazalon, CEO Dockside Publishing
Description
Jackie’s childhood was fairly normal and uneventful; her adulthood is quite the opposite! Now, on the cusp of her 50th birthday, she’s facing some of the biggest decisions of her life, as well as the gravest danger.
Does trouble come in threes? Or, is the third time the charm for good luck? Jackie hopes the third time’s lucky for romantic fortunes as she considers entering the marriage ring yet again. However, two of her former lovers want her back and neither wants to take “No!” for an answer. One has already demonstrated he’s prepared to do anything for her – even kill.
Jackie’s struggle to become a strong, self-reliant woman pulls her back and forth between Cuba and Canada as she faces ethical dilemmas, danger and intrigue. Is she resilient enough to deal with shocking death, in addition to complicated romance? Will she be resourceful enough to bring her humanitarian dream to fruition?
Cuban Wishes is about growth, maturity and love. As Jackie learns to love herself, she falls more deeply in love with Cuba and the people she has met there. And, in doing so, she discovers that family comes in many wonderful forms.
