From the Publisher:
Victor and Jaqueline Torres imagined moving to the U.S. would bring happiness and prosperity-instead they found a world of frustration. While Victor put long hours into his restaurant business, Jaqui devoted her life to her daughters, until they grew up and moved on. Even their eldest, Victoria, is torn trying to reconcile being the perfect Argentine daughter and an independent American woman. Antonio and Lucia Orteli face the same realities, especially when their only son Eric leaves their close-knit Argentine community in pursuit of his own dreams.
About the Author:
Julia Amante had the misfortune of growing up away from the extended family that is so valued in the Latin culture, but missed out on very little of what it means to be Argentine. Asados were sacred meals shared together on weekends. Cheering for the Argentine soccer team was a must, as were the weekly pilgrimages to the Argentine Club in Los Angeles where the young Americanized kids hid under the tables and watched the adults dance tango until the wee hours of the morning. Julia giggled right along with the rest of the kids at how “geeky” the parents looked, but secretly, was intrigued by the romantic culture and passionate music.
Evenings At The Argentine Club was a fun and easy read. Victoria’s 28, single, overweight, still living at home with her parents. She works part- time at her fathers restaurant, and volunteers at the local Argentine Club. The Argentine Club is the last place Eric Ortelli wants to be. He left home as soon as he tuned 18, and didn’t complete college (his father’s dream was for him to go to law school). Both of these actions broke his parent’s hearts. When Eric comes home to visit, after being gone for several years, he and Victoria reconnect – as friends… but Eric’s mother, Lucia, thinks that they should be more than friends, and decides to fan the flames of love.
Lucia and Jacquelin (Victoria’s mother) are best friends. They both love their husbands and children, but have different ideas about what’s best for them. Eric and Victoria’s fathers (Antonio and Victor), love their wives and children too, but have very different ways of showing it.
Filled with family conflicts and unfulfilled dreams… Victoria, Jaqueline, Eric, Victor and Antonio have some painful lessons to learn about themselves and their loved ones.
Do everyone’s dreams come true? Does Lucia’s wish become a reality? Do family members resolve their problems? You’ll have to read Evenings At The Argentine Club to find out!
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A big thank you to Hachette, for giving me the opportunity to
read and review this book.
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Disclaimer:
I was given a copy of Evenings At The Argentine Club at no cost,
for the purpose of an HONEST review.
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This sounds like a good light read. The cover is attractive as well. Thanks for bringing this book to my attention.
Sounds fantastic! I agree with Diane about the cover.
I really think this sounds good, I can't wait to read it myself!
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