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Title details for Their Perfect Melody by Priscilla Oliveras - Available

Their Perfect Melody

#3 in series

by Priscilla Oliveras
Carmen Vine
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With talent, heart, and ambition to spare, the Fernandez sisters have each followed their own unique path, even when it leads to surprising destinations-in life and love . . . Growing up, Lili Maria Fernandez was affectionately known as the family "wild child." The life of the party, she loved to dance, especially salsa, merengue, and bachata, and often sang beside her father during rehearsals for his trio group. But tragedy and loss have drawn out Lili's caretaking side, compelling her to become a victim's advocate. These days, the special rhythms of the past seem like a distant memory. Until she meets Diego Reyes . . . A police officer with the Chicago PD, Diego also has a talent for playing classical Spanish guitar. And Lili soon finds herself inspired by his passion-for the music, for her, and for their shared love of familia and community. Can Diego reignite Lili's fun-loving spirit, persuade her to balance work and pleasure-and embrace her wild side once more?

  • Creators

  • Series

    Matched to Perfection

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    February 15, 2019

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9781501989544
      • File size: 295398 KB
      • Duration: 10:15:24

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • Publisher's Weekly

      Starred review from October 8, 2018
      Oliveras’s marvelous third Matched to Perfection contemporary (after Her Perfect Affair) tackles domestic violence and policing in Chicago’s Puerto Rican community with superb nuance. Sparks fly when social services advocate Lilí Fernandez confronts police officer Diego Reyes at the scene of her client’s domestic assault. Diego’s dedication to his neighborhood and Lilí’s desire to make a difference in Humboldt Park showcase how different approaches to good deeds can clash. Their attraction is strong and only grows as they continue to encounter each other, but incidents in their pasts inspire them to caution. Diego gradually shares his turbulent family history with Lilí, but he must overcome guilt about his sister’s longtime addiction and sort things out with her before he can truly commit to a romantic relationship. Familial assistance from both sides is needed to help the protagonists identify what’s truly important to them. Oliveras’s tangled, topical conflicts between multidimensional characters blend with lovingly portrayed family life and an intricate, realistic plot, enmeshing the reader in her created world. Agent: Rebecca Strauss, DeFiore & Co.

    • AudioFile Magazine
      Carmen Vine narrates a romance between an idealistic young woman and an earnest cop. Lil� Fernandez is a victim's advocate who also volunteers at a community center. Diego Reyes is a cop motivated by a past failure to make a difference in his neighborhood. Lil� is the youngest sister of three, and Vine perfectly captures her struggle to come into her own as an adult, rather than remaining the baby of the family. While Diego is passionate about his job, he is also a musician, and Vine balances his machismo with his artistic side. While the portrayal of domestic violence may be upsetting for some listeners, this is overall a satisfying romance. Vine's fluency means the Spanglish flows seamlessly, making for a vibrant narration. K.M.P. © AudioFile 2019, Portland, Maine

Formats

  • OverDrive Listen audiobook

subjects

Languages

  • English

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