Seraphine Valentine narrates a charming romance that takes place on the set of a TV rom-com. Jasmine Lin and Ashton Suárez have joined the cast of “Carmen in Charge” for different reasons: Jasmine because it has the potential to make her career and Ashton because he sees it as a stepping-stone out of telenovelas and into Hollywood. When off-set drama threatens to overshadow the show, Jasmine and Ashton must decide what is more important—their careers or their hearts. Valentine’s portrayal of Jasmine creates a character who is focused on her career but also emotionally vulnerable. In short, she is utterly relatable. Valentine portrays Ashton as similarly sympathetic, but with a deep underlying anxiety regarding his family. K.M.P. © AudioFile 2020, Portland, Maine
You Had Me at Hola: A Novel
Narrated by Seraphine Valentine
Alexis DariaUnabridged — 10 hours, 27 minutes
You Had Me at Hola: A Novel
Narrated by Seraphine Valentine
Alexis DariaUnabridged — 10 hours, 27 minutes
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""I could not get enough of Jasmine and Ashton! I adored Jasmine--her ambition, her confidence, her attacks of self-doubt, and especially her hilarious, snarky, and loving cousins. She and Ashton have such a steamy, swoony, love story that I didn't want the book to end!""--Jasmine Guillory,*New York Times*bestselling author
RITA® Award Winning author Alexis Daria brings readers an unforgettable, hilarious rom-com set in the drama-filled world of telenovelas-perfect for fans of*Jane the Virgin*and*The Kiss Quotient.
Leading Ladies do not end up on tabloid covers.*
After a messy public breakup, soap opera darling Jasmine Lin Rodriguez finds her face splashed across the tabloids. When she returns to her hometown of New York City to film the starring role in a bilingual romantic comedy for the number one streaming service in the country, Jasmine figures her new “Leading Lady Plan” should be easy enough to follow-until a casting shake-up pairs her with telenovela hunk Ashton Suárez.*
Leading Ladies don't need a man to be happy.*
After his last telenovela character was killed off, Ashton is worried his career is dead as well. Joining this new cast as a last-minute addition will give him the chance to show off his acting chops to American audiences and ping the radar of Hollywood casting agents. To make it work, he'll need to generate smoking-hot on-screen chemistry with Jasmine. Easier said than done, especially when a disastrous first impression smothers the embers of whatever sexual heat they might have had.*
Leading Ladies do not rebound with their new costars.*
With their careers on the line, Jasmine and Ashton agree to rehearse in private. But rehearsal leads to kissing, and kissing leads to a behind-the-scenes romance worthy of a soap opera. While their on-screen performance improves, the media spotlight on Jasmine soon threatens to destroy her new image and expose Ashton's most closely guarded secret.
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Editorial Reviews
The buildup here is exquisite. Jasmine and Ashton slowly grow closer until the reader is aching for them to just go for it already…A solid 7.5 on the angst scale, and an absolutely pitch-perfect summer escape.
06/15/2020
Daria (Dance All Night) delivers a sexy showbiz love affair in this steamy rom-com. Soap opera actor Jasmine Lin Rodriguez has just won the title role in a hotly anticipated telenovela when she’s dumped by her rock star boyfriend and her life is splashed across the tabloids. To get her life back on track in time for the first day of shooting, Jasmine and her cousins—aka the Primas of Power—devise the Leading Lady Plan, a list of dos and don’ts including “leading ladies only end up on magazine covers with good reason” and “leading ladies don’t need a man to be happy.” But Jasmine’s plan to stay single is upended when her TV love interest is recast with enigmatic heartthrob Ashton Suarez. Jasmine and Ashton’s chemistry is explosive both on- and off-camera, but the quirky choice to also include segments from the perspectives of Jasmine and Ashton’s on-screen alter egos is a puzzling one. Still, Daria breathes effortless life into a cast of messy, loving, talented, and downright hilarious characters readers will adore. A sense of Latinx culture and pride exudes from every page, elevating an already entertaining story. Romance fans won’t want to miss this. Agent: Sarah Younger, Nancy Yost Literary. (July)
"The buildup here is exquisite. Jasmine and Ashton slowly grow closer until the reader is aching for them to just go for it already. A solid 7.5 on the angst scale, and an absolutely pitch-perfect summer escape." — New York Times Book Review
"I could not get enough of Jasmine and Ashton! I adored Jasmine — her ambition, her confidence, her attacks of self doubt, and especially her hilarious, snarky, and loving cousins. She and Ashton have such a steamy, swoony, love story that I didn't want the book to end!" — Jasmine Guillory, New York Times bestselling author
“I was completely smitten with Daria’s “Primas of Power…You Had Me at Hola reject[s] the idea that women can only exist as each other’s competition, and propose that, on the contrary, a happy ending is always sweeter if you have your friends to celebrate with; that’s the kind of feminism I want in all my romance.” — Washington Post
“Hola is a triumph of Latinx joy and feminist agency. It thoughtfully explores gender roles and diversity in entertainment and the greater Latinx community, and challenges the Hollywood status quo.” — NPR.org
"Soapy, smart and so sexy...with vibrant characters and electric chemistry comparable to the telenovelas that inspired it, you’ll be thrilled You Had Me At Hola doesn’t come with commercials!" — Sarah MacLean, New York Times bestselling author
“There’s a defiant joy in these pages: a proud proclamation of not only finding, but celebrating your voice and honoring the rare spaces that welcome that. You Had Me at Hola is just such a space – a vibrant, bold jolt of romantic electricity.” — Entertainment Weekly
"Jasmine and Ashton are sure to be your favorite new literary couple, thanks to their sizzling chemistry and will-they-or-won't-they tension in this swoonworthy rom-com we're totally expecting Netflix to bring to our screens in the near future." — E! Online
"Sexy, compelling, and complex—a terrific romance from a rising star of the genre." — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
"Daria delivers a sexy showbiz love affair in this steamy rom-com... Daria breathes effortless life into a cast of messy, loving, talented, and downright hilarious characters readers will adore. A sense of Latinx culture and pride exudes from every page, elevating an already entertaining story. Romance fans won’t want to miss this." — Publishers Weekly
"RITA Award-winning Daria has created extremely smart and appealing characters, and the scenes of their shooting the show are delicious fun. Fans of Susan Elizabeth Philips will enjoy the humor and chemistry Daria whips up." — Booklist
“Between exploring classic rom-com tropes and themes on representation in the Latinx community, Daria's book makes for that perfect summer romance.” — The Hollywood Reporter
"You Had Me at Hola is a multi-layered sexy, poignant, and fun story set against the glamorous and dramatic world of telenovelas. Filled with lovable characters, relatable family dynamics and the nuances of identity, Alexis Daria’s novel is full of heart. Romance readers will fall head over heels!" — Chanel Cleeton, New York Times bestselling author
“Clever, heartfelt, and five fire-emojis sexy, You Had Me at Hola is a must-read! Daria excels at the craft of writing larger-than-life characters with believable fears and relatable desires; the result is a captivating romance that readers won’t soon forget.” — Mia Sosa, USA Today bestselling author
"From the beginning to "El Fin", Daria’s Hola pulls readers into a vibrant world where our beloved Latinx culture thrives and charming, charismatic characters woo you…once again she’s penned a show-stopper novel that leaves you breathless and craving more.” — Priscilla Oliveras, USA Today Bestselling Author
"You Had Me at Hola is a gorgeous escape, a book you think “just one more chapter” to yourself and then before you know it, you’ve devoured the entire thing! Hot, joyful, and real, Hola is packed with unforgettable leads, celebrity fun, and swoons upon swoons (upon swoons!!)" — USA Today Bestselling Author Sierra Simone
“Laugh out loud funny and heart-meltingly genuine, You Had Me at Hola delivers a couple you can’t help but root for and a happily ever after to believe in.” — Tracey Livesay, award-winning author
"Like a delicious slow burn, this love story happens in the best way—despacito!” — Zoraida Córdova, award-winning author of Labyrinth Lost
“Alexis writes our people like I’ve always wanted to see them in romance. You Had Me at Hola is full of joyful, swoony moments that will have you rooting for Jasmine and Ashton’s HEA.” — Adriana Herrera, award-winning author of American Love Story
"I couldn't help but fall in love with this book." — Natalia Sylvester, author of Everyone Knows You Go Home and Running
"A sharp, sexy delight, You Had Me at Hola gives the telenovela premise–– and Latinx leads––all the nuance and heart they deserve." — Nina Moreno, author of Don't Date Rosa Santos
"A perfect escapist read about real-world falling in love.” — Angelina M. Lopez, author of Lush Money
“A funny, swoony page-turner topped with all the drama of a telenovela. Rom-com at its finest!” — Valerie Tejeda, author and journalist
"This is a perfect end-of-summer love story." — CNN.com
"Soapy, smart and so sexy...with vibrant characters and electric chemistry comparable to the telenovelas that inspired it, you’ll be thrilled You Had Me At Hola doesn’t come with commercials!"
There’s a defiant joy in these pages: a proud proclamation of not only finding, but celebrating your voice and honoring the rare spaces that welcome that. You Had Me at Hola is just such a space – a vibrant, bold jolt of romantic electricity.
I was completely smitten with Daria’s “Primas of Power…You Had Me at Hola reject[s] the idea that women can only exist as each other’s competition, and propose that, on the contrary, a happy ending is always sweeter if you have your friends to celebrate with; that’s the kind of feminism I want in all my romance.
"I could not get enough of Jasmine and Ashton! I adored Jasmine — her ambition, her confidence, her attacks of self doubt, and especially her hilarious, snarky, and loving cousins. She and Ashton have such a steamy, swoony, love story that I didn't want the book to end!"
"RITA Award-winning Daria has created extremely smart and appealing characters, and the scenes of their shooting the show are delicious fun. Fans of Susan Elizabeth Philips will enjoy the humor and chemistry Daria whips up."
"The buildup here is exquisite. Jasmine and Ashton slowly grow closer until the reader is aching for them to just go for it already. A solid 7.5 on the angst scale, and an absolutely pitch-perfect summer escape."
“Hola is a triumph of Latinx joy and feminist agency. It thoughtfully explores gender roles and diversity in entertainment and the greater Latinx community, and challenges the Hollywood status quo.
"Jasmine and Ashton are sure to be your favorite new literary couple, thanks to their sizzling chemistry and will-they-or-won't-they tension in this swoonworthy rom-com we're totally expecting Netflix to bring to our screens in the near future."
I was completely smitten with Daria’s “Primas of Power…You Had Me at Hola reject[s] the idea that women can only exist as each other’s competition, and propose that, on the contrary, a happy ending is always sweeter if you have your friends to celebrate with; that’s the kind of feminism I want in all my romance.
"RITA Award-winning Daria has created extremely smart and appealing characters, and the scenes of their shooting the show are delicious fun. Fans of Susan Elizabeth Philips will enjoy the humor and chemistry Daria whips up."
"This is a perfect end-of-summer love story."
Clever, heartfelt, and five fire-emojis sexy, You Had Me at Hola is a must-read! Daria excels at the craft of writing larger-than-life characters with believable fears and relatable desires; the result is a captivating romance that readers won’t soon forget.”
"A sharp, sexy delight, You Had Me at Hola gives the telenovela premise–– and Latinx leads––all the nuance and heart they deserve."
"From the beginning to "El Fin", Daria’s Hola pulls readers into a vibrant world where our beloved Latinx culture thrives and charming, charismatic characters woo you…once again she’s penned a show-stopper novel that leaves you breathless and craving more.”
Alexis writes our people like I’ve always wanted to see them in romance. You Had Me at Hola is full of joyful, swoony moments that will have you rooting for Jasmine and Ashton’s HEA.
A funny, swoony page-turner topped with all the drama of a telenovela. Rom-com at its finest!
"You Had Me at Hola is a multi-layered sexy, poignant, and fun story set against the glamorous and dramatic world of telenovelas. Filled with lovable characters, relatable family dynamics and the nuances of identity, Alexis Daria’s novel is full of heart. Romance readers will fall head over heels!"
"You Had Me at Hola is a gorgeous escape, a book you think “just one more chapter” to yourself and then before you know it, you’ve devoured the entire thing! Hot, joyful, and real, Hola is packed with unforgettable leads, celebrity fun, and swoons upon swoons (upon swoons!!)"
Laugh out loud funny and heart-meltingly genuine, You Had Me at Hola delivers a couple you can’t help but root for and a happily ever after to believe in.”
"I couldn't help but fall in love with this book."
"Like a delicious slow burn, this love story happens in the best way—despacito!”
Between exploring classic rom-com tropes and themes on representation in the Latinx community, Daria's book makes for that perfect summer romance.
"A perfect escapist read about real-world falling in love.”
"I couldn't help but fall in love with this book."
"You Had Me at Hola is a gorgeous escape, a book you think “just one more chapter” to yourself and then before you know it, you’ve devoured the entire thing! Hot, joyful, and real, Hola is packed with unforgettable leads, celebrity fun, and swoons upon swoons (upon swoons!!)"
"You Had Me at Hola is a gorgeous escape, a book you think “just one more chapter” to yourself and then before you know it, you’ve devoured the entire thing! Hot, joyful, and real, Hola is packed with unforgettable leads, celebrity fun, and swoons upon swoons (upon swoons!!)"
"You Had Me at Hola is a gorgeous escape, a book you think “just one more chapter” to yourself and then before you know it, you’ve devoured the entire thing! Hot, joyful, and real, Hola is packed with unforgettable leads, celebrity fun, and swoons upon swoons (upon swoons!!)"
08/28/2020
Actress Jasmine Lin Rodriguez is publicly dumped days before the start of filming Carmen in Charge, a new bilingual comedy series on a popular streaming service. Playing the role of Carmen, staying out of the tabloids, and recovering from her breakup is all part of Jasmine's "Leading Lady Plan." For Ashton Suarez, Jasmine's colead, Carmen in Charge is also a step toward becoming a bonafide Hollywood star, but his top priority is keeping his personal life out of the headlines. Getting romantically involved with a costar who can't get the paparazzi to leave her alone is at odds with Ashton's goals, but their chemistry on and off the set leads to their throwing plans to the wind. When their affair becomes public, both Jasmine and Ashton have to make serious decisions about what they're willing to sacrifice for their careers and their relationship. VERDICT Daria follows up her RITA-winning debut, Take the Lead, with a sparkling celebrity romance full of telenovela drama and sizzling passion between the two leads. Glimpses into the high-stakes world of television production and snippets of scenes from Carmen in Charge add depth to the story, as does a diverse cast of supporting characters. Highly recommended.—Jessica Moore, Milwaukee P.L.
Seraphine Valentine narrates a charming romance that takes place on the set of a TV rom-com. Jasmine Lin and Ashton Suárez have joined the cast of “Carmen in Charge” for different reasons: Jasmine because it has the potential to make her career and Ashton because he sees it as a stepping-stone out of telenovelas and into Hollywood. When off-set drama threatens to overshadow the show, Jasmine and Ashton must decide what is more important—their careers or their hearts. Valentine’s portrayal of Jasmine creates a character who is focused on her career but also emotionally vulnerable. In short, she is utterly relatable. Valentine portrays Ashton as similarly sympathetic, but with a deep underlying anxiety regarding his family. K.M.P. © AudioFile 2020, Portland, Maine
★ 2020-07-14
An actress on an upward career trajectory falls in love with her leading man.
Jasmine Lin Rodriguez moves home to New York for an unbelievable chance: After years as a soap opera actress, she is offered the lead role in Carmen in Charge, which will air on a popular streaming service. The timing couldn’t be better—after she was painfully and publicly dumped by her musician boyfriend, the tabloids have painted her as a loser in love. Jasmine promises herself that she'll avoid romantic entanglements and focus on her career, but that proves difficult since she’s wildly attracted to her new co-star, telenovela heartthrob Ashton Suarez. Ashton has two goals: achieving mainstream Hollywood stardom and keeping the paparazzi from discovering his 8-year-old son, Yadiel, who lives with Ashton’s family in Puerto Rico. When Yadi was just a baby, a stalker broke into their home; Ashton was so terrified for his son’s safety that he moved the boy to live with his parents and cut himself off from the press. He studiously avoids his attraction to Jasmine—she’s a paparazzi magnet, and he will do anything to avoid the spotlight. However, as work on the show continues, they give in to their undeniable attraction. Ashton and Jasmine are imperfect but fully realized characters, and their differences aren’t easily solved. Daria makes the unusual narrative choice of writing some chapters from the point of view of the Carmen in Charge characters, but it pays off by cleverly illuminating the emotional journey of Jasmine and Ashton’s own romance.
Sexy, compelling, and complex—a terrific romance from a rising star of the genre.
Product Details
| BN ID: | 2940172629440 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Publication date: | 08/04/2020 |
| Series: | Primas of Power |
| Edition description: | Unabridged |
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