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Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez

    Esta autora profundiza en las complejidades de las relaciones humanas y las normas sociales a través de una escritura incisiva y a menudo provocadora. Sus obras son reconocidas por una voz distintiva que penetra en las profundidades de la psique humana, ofreciendo una mirada sin filtros sobre la vida. Los lectores aprecian su habilidad para capturar la emoción cruda y la vulnerabilidad, creando narrativas que no solo son cautivadoras sino también profundamente resonantes. A través de su narración, la autora inspira la reflexión y desafía las convenciones, ganándose el reconocimiento como una figura literaria significativa.

    Blood Mountain
    Make Him Look Good
    Playing with Boys
    Dirty Girls on Top
    Hollow Beasts
    El club de las chicas temerarias
    • El club de las chicas temerarias

      • 448 páginas
      • 16 horas de lectura

      Six friends, inseparable since their days at Boston University nearly a decade ago, form the Dirty Girls Social Club, a mutual support group that meets regularly to share experiences about the ups and downs of life and love. The group includes Lauren, a columnist whose chaotic home life recently led her to hide in her boyfriend’s closet; Sara, the perfect wife and mother with a picture-perfect suburban life, who is paying a hefty price for her choices; Amber, the artistic idealist reconnecting with her Mexican roots amid a record label's interest in her music; Elizabeth, a stunning black Latina morning anchor whose high-profile job clashes with her private life, complicating her dating experiences; Rebecca, the intense founder of a magazine for Latinas, struggling with the disconnect in her marriage; and Usnavys, a vibrant woman whose quest for a wealthy partner nearly blinds her to true love. As they navigate their complex lives, the Dirty Girls provide each other with laughter, support, and insight, making for a captivating exploration of friendship and the challenges faced by these unforgettable Latina women in their late twenties.

      El club de las chicas temerarias
      3,5
    • From the New York Times bestselling author of The Dirty Girls Social Club comes a wilderness thriller featuring Jodi Luna, a rookie game warden who takes on a terrorist group in rugged New Mexico. After a long stint in academia, Jodi Luna leaves Boston for the wilds of New Mexico to start a new life as a game warden. Jodi is no stranger to the wilderness; her family has lived here for generations. Determined to protect her homeland, she nabs a poacher in her first week on the job. But when he retaliates by stalking Jodi and her teenage daughter, a cat and mouse game leads Jodi to a white supremacist group deep in the mountains. She learns that new recruits are kidnapping women of color to prove their mettle to the organization's leader. When the local sheriff refuses to assist, Jodi joins up with young deputy Ashley Romero. Together, they set out to take down a terrorist network that will test not just their skills as investigators but also their knowledge of the land and commitment to its people. But will Jodi's fierce resolve to protect the voiceless put her loved ones in harm's way?

      Hollow Beasts
      3,8
    • Dirty Girls on Top

      • 338 páginas
      • 12 horas de lectura

      The return of the Dirty Girls promises even more daring escapades and provocative adventures. As they navigate their vibrant lives, the question arises: have they gained any wisdom from their previous experiences? Expect a blend of humor, romance, and self-discovery as these characters delve into their relationships and personal growth, all while maintaining their signature boldness.

      Dirty Girls on Top
      3,6
    • Playing with Boys

      • 370 páginas
      • 13 horas de lectura

      Set against the vibrant backdrop of Latina culture, this novel explores the complexities of friendship and love through a humorous and heartfelt lens. With engaging characters navigating their relationships, it combines elements of fun and soulfulness, offering readers a relatable and entertaining journey into the lives of its protagonists.

      Playing with Boys
      3,7
    • Make Him Look Good

      • 434 páginas
      • 16 horas de lectura

      Ricky, a rising Latin music star, pursues his career in Miami's hotspots and is orbited by six women, including his plus-sized publicist, a club owner, his pregnant wife, and a media-hungry fellow singer.

      Make Him Look Good
      3,5
    • New Mexico game warden Jodi Luna disrupts a murderous wilderness adventure in this thrilling second installment from Alisa Lynn Valdés, New York Times bestselling author of The Dirty Girls Social Club. Former poetry professor Jodi Luna hasn't quite adjusted to life as a game warden. Her boss thinks she's better with animals than humans, and the man she's seeing wants a real relationship. Still reeling from her husband's death, Jodi has to admit that she keeps people at a distance. After her new friend, wealthy actress Claudia Evans, gathers with family members in the New Mexico wilderness, Jodi gets some unsettling news--that Claudia's brother-in-law is missing. Eager to help, Jodi ventures into the wild to investigate, only to be thwarted by a blizzard that leaves the entire group stranded at a fishing lodge. Jodi is no stranger to extreme weather, but when these reluctant adventurers start turning up mauled around the snowed-in lodge, Jodi suspects the worst: this was no bear. This was murder. And inside the snowy confines of this rustic hideaway, everyone is fair game... ...for a killer.

      Blood Mountain
    • De mariachi-meiden

      • 420 páginas
      • 15 horas de lectura

      Alexis Lopez, Olivia Reyes en Marcella Gauthier Bosch wonen alledrie in Los Angeles en spreken Spaans, maar daar houden de overeenkomsten eigenlijk op. Alexis, manager van een Mexicaans-Amerikaanse mariachi-band, is op zoek naar nieuw talent. Als ze op een Hollywood feest Marcella tegenkomt denkt ze dat ze dat gevonden heeft. Marcella, ooit beroemd geworden door een populaire Latina-soap, weigerde de stereotype rollen die ze daarna aangeboden kreeg en kijkt uit naar een serieus filmscript. En dat is nu precies wat Olivia heeft geschreven. Alleen is ze er nog niet klaar voor om dit aangrijpende en persoonlijke verhaal naar buiten te brengen... Alexis, Marcella en Olivia leren elkaar steeds beter kennen, en de vriendschap tussen de drie wordt steeds hechter. Met z'n drieën proberen ze, met vallen en opstaan, hun dromen waar te maken.

      De mariachi-meiden