LIVING THE VIDA LOLA
by Misa Ramirez
Mystery/FictionSt. Martin's Press
www.MisaRamirez.com
4 Signed Copies will be given away on February 6, 2009
Debut novelist, Misa Ramirez talks about creating her hilarious new P.I. character and what exactly it takes to live the "Vida Lola." Listen here!Synopsis:
Meet Lola Cruz. After paying her dues as an intern, she’s now a full-fledged detective at Camacho and Associates. Her boss is Manny Camacho, a muy caliente former cop with a mysterious ex-wife, a Lara Croft look-alike girlfriend, and a sudden personal interest in Lola. Her first big case? A missing mother who may not want to be found. and to make her already busy life even more complicated, Lola’s helping her cousin plan her quinceanera, and battling her family and their old-fashioned views on woman and careers. She’s also reunited with the gorgeous Jack Callaghan, her high school crush whom she shamelessly tailed years ago and photographed doing the horizontal salsa with some other lucky girl.
Lola takes it all in stride, but when the subject of her search ends up dead, she realizes she has a lot more to worry about. Soon she finds herself wrapped up in the possibly shady practices of a tattoo parlor, local politics, and someone with serious--and maybe deadly--road rage. To top it all off, her treasured postcoital pictures of Jack are missing! Still, Lola is well-equipped to handle these challenges. She’s a black-belt in kung fun, and her body isn’t her only weapon. She’s got smarts, sass, and more tenacity than her Mexican mafioso-wannabe grandfather. A few of her famous margaritas don’t hurt, either.
About the Author:
Misa Ramirez is proud to be Latina-by-marriage. A native California girl and former middle and high school teacher, she now writes full-time in her home near Dallas, Texas, where she lives with her husband, five children, and two Boxers. Visit her website at www.MisaRamirez.com for giveaways, Lola's recipes, and more information about the book.
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11 comments:
What a fun site! I hadn't heard of this before, but now I will have to check back every Friday to see the books and listen to the interviews. I can't wait to read Misa Ramirez's book, and I would be so excited to win a copy.
Sounds like a fun story and I really like the cover!
I've posted this on Win A Book. Don't enter me.
This is my first time visiting your blog. I found you through my sister-in-law. Sounds like a great book and a great way for me to win a free one!! :]
Where do you find these books? They're always so interesting!
Misa, Living the Vida Lola sounds fantastic! I look forward to meeting you. :)
Diana Cosby
www.dianacosby.com
His Woman/Duncan MacGruder - 4 star Romantic Times review
Good to see you here, Mrs. V! This is a fantastic site. And who doesn't love free books?!
Thank you, M...I love the cover, too!
I'll have to check out Win a Book, Bridget. So many great places to visit on the web.
Good luck, Heather!
Cecilia [love your name--it's always been one of my favorites!!!], hope you give Living the Vida Lola a read. It is fun and interesting!
I can't wait to meet you, too, Diana. Just heard we have Holly in common!!!
Anonymous Misa Ramirez said...
I can't wait to meet you, too, Diana. Just heard we have Holly in common!!!
:) We do. See you this coming Saturday at the booksigning at Legacy Books in Plano. I ensured your name was on my newsletter this am as part of the signing. Enjoy your Sunday!
Diana Cosby
www.dianacosby.com
His Woman/Duncan MacGruder - 4 star Romantic Times review
Sounds like a fun book to read.
I'm liking the sound of this book and I will be listening to the podcast interview today when I have free time. I like the cover and the blurb of the book and I'm excited to find out who will be a signed copy. *crosses fingers and toes in hope of winning a copy*
Scottsgal, it IS a fun book, if I do say so myself. =) And Phoebe, if you don't win [though fingers and toes crossed for you], I hope you'll find a copy and give it a read!
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