“SEX AND THE SOUTH BEACH CHICAS – SEPTEMBER 2006
CATALINA Book Club Choice
Singletitles.com Reviewer's Choice Nominee
“Couldn’t put it down — fun, sassy, sexy, and honest . . . ” Jennifer Greene, USA Today Bestseller!
“Chocolate with a cayenne pepper kick!” Eloisa James, NYT Bestseller
“Read it. Love it. You’ll find yourself there too.” Shirley Hailstock, Bestselling author of THE SECRET
“You’ll laugh and cry and cheer on these fun, gutsy and very real friends! Caridad’s South Beach is so real I could smell the Cuban coffee. I wanted more!” Berta Platas, top Latina author of Cinderella Lopez, St. Martins Press, March 2006
RT BookClub: “With a tropical setting, many mojitos, a dash of intrigue and plenty of romance, this book is perfect for a day at the beach. . . Pineiro does a good job of giving each character a complete story arc. . . . Pineiro is ultimately successful in presenting a fresh and enjoyable picture of four completely different friends trying to balance their lives as modern women with the demands of their more traditional Latin families.”
FreshFiction.com: “Ms. Piñeiro’s SEX AND THE SOUTH BEACH CHICAS is a marvelous view into the woven threads of female friendship. Es muy bueno. It’s very good.”
ONCEUPONAROMANCE.NET: “Sex and the South Beach Chicas is anything but boring and there is certainly at least one character you will find yourself identifying with and cheering on as she deals with the hurdles life sends her. You will also find yourself entertained by the friends and scenarios caused by that friendship. . . I enjoyed the interaction between these four very different personalities. . . Of course, this can also lead to some pretty heated discussions or this wouldn’t be even close to reality. Caridad handles these interchanges very well – thoughtfully and yet quite real.”
cataromance.com: “In this story about friendship, occupations, family and love, Caridad Pineiro convincingly portrays the lives of four Latina women whose camaraderie is tested by numerous issues. With Ms. Pineiro’s perceptive depiction of the everyday life of these vibrant women, readers get to see each of them face many life-changing events. SEX AND THE SOUTH BEACH CHICAS is a delightful story full of emotion and romance, which has a lively setting and dynamic characters.”
Chicklitromancewriters.com: “Sex and the South Beach Chicas was never boring, the underlying tension between characters kept me turning the pages until I had learned about each and every one of them. With a tropical setting, a touch of intrigue and plenty of romance, this book is perfect for an afternoon of light and fun reading. Sex and the South Beach Chicas is a fresh and lively story of four completely different friends trying to balance their lives as modern women with the demands of traditional Latin families.”
Wereallydig.com: “Following these vividly portrayed modern women from traditional Latin families as their priorities change and relationships evolve has been well worth an afternoon.”
Singletitles.com: “Caridad Pineiro has created an appealing story, complete with memorable characters and a fun Latin locale. There are frequent scenes where the dialogue between these women left me smiling from their spirited comments. . . .The chapters were written in a clever way, as they were mostly devoted to just one of the women, which let them thoroughly reveal their thoughts and reactions. SEX AND THE SOUTH BEACH CHICAS has enchanting characters whose emotional stories will draw readers into their lives.”
Romance Reviews Today: “Who says that beautiful and sophisticated women only live in New York? SEX AND THE SOUTH BEACH CHICAS creates a scenario of several weeks in the life of four outstanding Latina women. . . . These are women who will not be swallowed up by marriage or family expectations, and any happily-ever-afters must include not only men, but satisfying work, and friends as well. The touches of Latina culture in the story shows us “all-American” is more than just apple pie, it is mojitos as well!”
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