In the tradition of New York Times bestselling authors Marisa de los Santos and Emily Giffin, Gwendolyn Zepeda delivers a moving women's fiction novel about unexpected friendships.
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In the tradition of New York Times bestselling authors Marisa de los Santos and Emily Giffin, Gwendolyn Zepeda delivers a moving women's fiction novel about unexpected friendships.
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Single mom Natasha Davila has done a good job holding things together. Her divorce didn't leave her with much, but she has her kids and they are her world. Only now, she's facing a problem she never predicted: Her ex-husband is re-marrying, expecting a new baby and - worst of all - suing Natasha for full custody of their two children.
Desperate to save her family, she turns to her neighbors - fellow single moms facing their own drama. Sharing their laughter and their tears, these near strangers help Natasha find a strength she never knew she had.And when her ex ups the ante and exposes some disturbing news about Natasha's new friends, she'll need that strength more than ever.Critic Reviews
“"Zepeda's command of family dynamics shows in every scene, creating complexity and drama...Well-drawn characters, particularly Natasha (who shares narration duties with her son and a feisty friend) make this a rewarding read."-- Publishers Weekly”
Fresh and smart. - Booklist on LONE STAR LEGEND
Zepeda (Houston, We Have a Problema) gives readers a funny and smart heroine that readers will easily pull for. - Publishers Weekly on LONE STAR LEGENDZepeda is a master wordsmith. - Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez, New York Times bestselling author of The Dirty Girls Social ClubZepeda...presents a debut about the everyday struggle to find one's way but adds unusual and alluring touches, namely the vibrant Houston setting and the novel's emphasis on Tex-Mex culture, art, and folklore. - Booklist on HOUSTON, WE HAVE A PROBLEMAAbout the Author
Gwendolyn Zepeda lives in Houston, Texas. Her blog GwenWorld.com and her first book To The Last Man I Slept With and All the Jerks Like Him have been mentioned in the NY Post and Seattle Post. Zepeda is a member of Nuestra Palabra, which hosts Houston's Latino Book and Family Fesitval, the largest book festival in Texas. For more information, please visit Gwendolyn's website at
Single mom Natasha Davila has done a good job holding things together. Her divorce didn't leave her with much, but she has her kids and they are her world. Only now, she's facing a problem she never predicted: Her ex-husband is re-marrying, expecting a new baby and - worst of all - suing Natasha for full custody of their two children.Desperate to save her family, she turns to her neighbors - fellow single moms facing their own drama. Sharing their laughter and their tears, these near strangers help Natasha find a strength she never knew she had.And when her ex ups the ante and exposes some disturbing news about Natasha's new friends, she'll need that strength more than ever.
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