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Synopsis
Three Latin-American women in their late twenties, including an actress, a suburban mother, and a music manager, take Los Angeles by storm in their shared quest to find healthy relationships and success in a cutthroat city. By the author of The Dirty Girls Social Club. 250,000 first printing.
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""Playing with Boys is a testament to the powers of women wrapped up in a pretty Cinderella story times three."--"Albuquerque Journal
"A beach read that . . . might make you giggle and blush."--"Chicago Sun-Times
"As Marcella, Alexis, and Olivia grapple with men and their careers, they really don't seem all that different from Bridget Jones herself."--"Miami Herald
"The three amigas--a television actress, a single mother, and a manager of musicians--each has her own distinct lifestyle, quirks, and notions of romance, yet each manages to help her friends find balance, along with loads of good times."--"Sacramento Bee
"Three very different Latina women vow to bring Los Angeles to its collective knees in this funny, guilty pleasure of a novel . . . [A] heartfelt piece of escapism."--"Publishers Weekly
""Playing with Boys" is a testament to the powers of women wrapped up in a pretty Cinderella story times three."--"Albuquerque Journal"
"A beach read that . . . might make you giggle and blush."--"Chicago Sun-Times"
"As Marcella, Alexis, and Olivia grapple with men and their careers, they really don't seem all that different from Bridget Jones herself."--"Miami Herald"
"The three amigas--a television actress, a single mother, and a manager of musicians--each has her own distinct lifestyle, quirks, and notions of romance, yet each manages to help her friends find balance, along with loads of good times."--"Sacramento Bee"
"Three very different Latina women vow to bring Los Angeles to its collective knees in this funny, guilty pleasure of a novel . . . [A] heartfelt piece of escapism."--"Publishers Weekly"
"Playing with Boys" is a testament to the powers of women wrapped up in a pretty Cinderella story times three. "Albuquerque Journal"
A beach read that . . . might make you giggle and blush. "Chicago Sun-Times"
As Marcella, Alexis, and Olivia grapple with men and their careers, they really don't seem all that different from Bridget Jones herself. "Miami Herald"
The three amigas--a television actress, a single mother, and a manager of musicians--each has her own distinct lifestyle, quirks, and notions of romance, yet each manages to help her friends find balance, along with loads of good times. "Sacramento Bee"
Three very different Latina women vow to bring Los Angeles to its collective knees in this funny, guilty pleasure of a novel . . . [A] heartfelt piece of escapism. "Publishers Weekly""
Three very different Latina women vow to bring Los Angeles to its collective knees in this funny, guilty pleasure of a novel . . . [A] heartfelt piece of escapism. Publishers Weekly
"Playing with Boys is a testament to the powers of women wrapped up in a pretty Cinderella story times three. Albuquerque Journal
A beach read that . . . might make you giggle and blush. Chicago Sun-Times
As Marcella, Alexis, and Olivia grapple with men and their careers, they really don't seem all that different from Bridget Jones herself. Miami Herald
The three amigas--a television actress, a single mother, and a manager of musicians--each has her own distinct lifestyle, quirks, and notions of romance, yet each manages to help her friends find balance, along with loads of good times. Sacramento Bee
If you're looking for a great beach listen, The Dirty Girls Social Club is just what the audio doctor ordered. Bookpage
The personalities are sparkling fresh...Valdes-Rodriguez offers a spirited reading...highly recommended. Kliatt
[Valdes-Rodriguez] speaks in the accent and personality of each character and is completely convincing. [She] is not only someone to watch, but someone to hear. Memphis Commercial Appeal
""Three very different Latina women vow to bring Los Angeles to its collective knees in this funny, guilty pleasure of a novel . . . [A] heartfelt piece of escapism." --Publishers Weekly
"Playing with Boys is a testament to the powers of women wrapped up in a pretty Cinderella story times three." --Albuquerque Journal
"A beach read that . . . might make you giggle and blush." --Chicago Sun-Times
"As Marcella, Alexis, and Olivia grapple with men and their careers, they really don't seem all that different from Bridget Jones herself." --Miami Herald
"The three amigas--a television actress, a single mother, and a manager of musicians--each has her own distinct lifestyle, quirks, and notions of romance, yet each manages to help her friends find balance, along with loads of good times." --Sacramento Bee
"If you're looking for a great beach listen, The Dirty Girls Social Club is just what the audio doctor ordered." --Bookpage
"The personalities are sparkling fresh...Valdes-Rodriguez offers a spirited reading...highly recommended." --Kliatt
"[Valdes-Rodriguez] speaks in the accent and personality of each character and is completely convincing. [She] is not only someone to watch, but someone to hear." --Memphis Commercial Appeal
About the Author
Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez is an award-winning print and broadcast journalist and a former staff writer for both the Los Angeles Times and The Boston Globe. She lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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- PublisherSt Martins Pr
- Publication date2004
- ISBN 10 0312332343
- ISBN 13 9780312332341
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages359
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