Salsa Serenade - Paperback

by Sylvia Mendoza (Author)

Julia Rios figures salsa lessons at her aunt's dance studio are just the answer to spice up her life after a very public breakup with one of San Diego's most eligible bachelors. When a tall, handsome Tex-Mex cowboy struts into the studio, the usually cool Julia gets more sizzle than she bargained for when she finds herself paired with-and against-him. Ricardo Montalvo has a one track mind and wants more than to show his smooth moves to the stunning Julia. He wants to buy the dance studio. His motives falter as he gets to know her better. Julia shows the spunk and business savvy he admires, but he also learns just how fiercely loyal she is when family is at risk. Even though the buyout would benefit all of them, it suddenly seems like a lose-lose proposition. As they begin to savor every heated moment-on and off the dance floor-both know what's at stake. Will they remain in each other's arms when the music stops playing, or will they give up their song to save family?

Author Biography

About the Author Growing up a Navy brat, Sylvia Mendoza lived in different versions of paradise like Hawaii, Guam, San Diego and-later in life-Puerto Rico. Through all those travels and more, she found peace at beaches and her passions took root. Her most constant source of entertainment was reading, writing in diaries, learning about different cultures and the fine art of people watching. The combo led her to write professionally, earning bachelor's and master's degrees in journalism along the way. Firmly believing that every person has a story to tell, writing profiles and features stories-people stories-became her passion. It wasn't enough. The creative muse-and writing groups-helped her find a delightful outlet writing fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and lyrics. Now an award-winning journalist and author, Sylvia knows that writing articles inspires her, writing non-fiction educates her and writing women's fiction frees her. When she has to get away from her computer and get the blood flowing again, running near beaches is her favorite stress release. Spin classes, salsa dancing, live music, and dreams of more traveling can also do the trick. * * * Please visit Sylvia at www.facebook.com/sylviamendozasd or www.sylvia-mendoza.com