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Azucar Moreno Original Edition
Contributor(s): Halima, Shelley (Author)

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ISBN: 1593090323     ISBN-13: 9781593090326
Publisher: Strebor Books
OUR PRICE: $13.25  

Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: December 2004
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Annotation: In the tradition of The Dirty Girls Social Club comes a hip, tell-it-like-it-is novel about a group of friends whose tangled interrelationships, explosive secrets, and sexual infidelities could destroy their precious bond. An aspiring film actress, Nikki Moreno has finally decided to move to L.A. It won't be easy saying goodbye to her Detroit hometown -- particularly her best friend, Rosie, a "straight-up gangsta who looks like the Hispanic version of Cindy Crawford -- mole and all -- and a figure that J.Lo would envy." Rosie is not only Nikki's closest friend, she is also her cousin who is beset by her own problems: she is wildly attracted to the pretty and proper Crystal, a friend of both Rosie and Nikki. And as if things couldn't possibly get more complicated, Nikki's ex comes back into her life. Faced with the possibility of renewed love, Nikki must make what could be the most important decision of her life.
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Fiction | Romance - African American
- Fiction | African American - Urban
- Fiction | African American - Women
Dewey: FIC
LCCN: 2003116579
Physical Information: 0.45" H x 6.06" W x 9.08" L (0.43 lbs) 176 pages
Themes:
- Locality - Detroit, Michigan
- Geographic Orientation - Michigan
- Cultural Region - Great Lakes
- Cultural Region - Midwest
Features: Price on Product
Review Citations: Romantic Times 05/01/2005 pg. 99 - Very Good
 
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Publisher Description:
Azùcar Moreno is a comedic drama laced with erotica about young woman overcomes opposition, tragedy, and her own fears to pursue her dreams, even as it seems her friendships and relationships are unraveling all around her.

Nikki Moreno has finally made the difficult decision to leave her loved ones and move to LA to fulfill her dream of acting. Before she leaves, she decides to throw a party to celebrate the impending birth of her best friend's child. But the celebration quicky deteriorates into drama, reconnecting with old flames, secrets revealed from her closest friends, and tragic news.

Rosie, Nikki's cousin, is beautiful and bisexual. She cares for handsome Alejandro, but she also has feelings for her and Nikki's friend Crystal. She thought that Crystal would never reciprocate her feelings in any way--but when she does, the repercussions put their ten-year friendship in jeopardy.

Rhonda deeply loves her gambling addicted boyfriend Dante, who has only caused trouble and cost her financially. When men who Dante owes money to grow impatient waiting to be repaid, the cost might be her life.

The lovely and sophisticated Crystal hides dark secrets beneath her proper exterior lies, desires that she tries to keep hidden from those closest to her. So when she engages in a steamy menage-a-trois with Rosie and Alejandro, she only makes excuses in an attempt backtrack her actions and reclaim her sophisticated appearance.

Mario comes back to town for the celebration and brings not only love for Nikki, but also the final push she needs to leave those dear to her and pursue her career in LA.

When Rhonda and Dante briefly separated, Chico--Mario's older brother--and Rhonda spent the night together and he believes the child she's carrying is actually his. Because Rhonda is in love with Dante, she refuses to accept even the possibility that it could be anyone's child other than Dante's.


Contributor Bio(s): Halima, Shelley: - Writer, lyricist, and poet Shelley Halima was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, and raised in Detroit, Michigan, where she currently resides. She is the author of Azucar Moreno and Los Morenos. Visit her website at www.shelleyhalima.com.
 
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