Ramón and Julieta
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4.5 • 22 Ratings
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Publisher Description
As seen in People en Español!
An NPR Best Book of 2022 and “Books We Love” Pick
A PopSugar and BookBub Most Anticipated Romance of 2022!
When fate and tacos bring Ramón and Julieta together on the Day of the Dead, the star-crossed pair must make a choice: accept the bitter food rivalry that drives them apart or surrender to a love that consumes them—perfect for fans of Jane the Virgin!
Ramón Montez always achieves his goals. Whether that means collecting Ivy League degrees or growing his father’s fast-food empire, nothing sets Ramón off course. So when the sexy señorita who kissed him on the Day of the Dead runs off into the night with his heart, he determines to do whatever it takes to find her again.
Celebrity chef Julieta Campos has sacrificed everything to save her sea-to-table taqueria from closing. To her horror, she discovers that her new landlord is none other than the magnetic mariachi she hooked up with on Dia de los Muertos. Even worse, it was his father who stole her mother’s taco recipe decades ago. Julieta has no choice but to work with Ramón, the man who destroyed her life’s work—and the one man who tempts and inspires her.
As San Diego’s outraged community protests against the Taco King takeover and the divide between their families grows, Ramón and Julieta struggle to balance the rising tensions. But Ramón knows that true love is priceless and despite all of his successes, this is the one battle he refuses to lose.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
All's fair in love and tacos in this fun Latinx riff on Romeo and Juliet from Albertson (the Heroes Ever After series). Handsome, ambitious CEO Ramón Montez is used to getting what he wants, from acquiring luxury cars to closing a deal on property in Barrios Logan for his family's fast-food empire, Taco King. What he wants most now is the sexy señorita who stole his heart with her delicious fish tacos on the Day of the Dead. Chef Julieta Campos is determined to save her family's taqueria, a community staple of Barrios Logan. She's mortified to discover that the masked mariachi she's crushing on is actually the scion of Taco King, the restaurant's fiercest competitor. The rift between their families only grows when Julieta learns that Ramón's father stole her mother's taco recipe years ago. With protests rising over the Taco King takeover in Barrios Logan, the star-crossed lovers must decide if their love is worth fighting for or just a recipe for disaster. Albertson's emphasis on Mexican cuisine puts a refreshing twist on the Shakespearean tragedy, and though Ramón and Julieta's dialogue is stiff at points, their chemistry is palpable. Romance fans will be pleased—but are advised not to read this one on an empty stomach.
Customer Reviews
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I enjoyed the story from beginning to end. It was intriguing and a good balance of everything I enjoy in a book. Plus I enjoyed the Hispanic culture and relatable scenarios. Please give us more of these Alana
Enjoyed the way it was written.
Beautifully written. Loved the story, including information regarding traditional Mexican holidays and how they are celebrated. Now that I’m retired, I plan to read as many of Alana’s books as possible!! I enjoy her writing!! 👍🏼
Very cool story that centers on Barrio Logan in San Diego
The author lives in San Diego and has California roots which are very clear in the story. We meet the weary businessman who is the responsible older brother right in the first chapter. His younger brothers are excited about the Day of the Dead and dressed up. He isn’t planning on going until his dad pushes him, so he dusts off his old outfit and goes. Then we meet Julieta, whose mom isn’t in the same kind of privileged position that Ramon’s dad is. We get to see the witty banter between Julieta and Ramon very early on. The moment when Julieta called Ramon out clearly after they’d spent time together broke my heart. When Ramon did the right thing, I was so happy. The story ended in a place that made me eager to read more set in this world.