Mucho Caliente! [Paperback]

Francesca Prescott (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 24, 2008

MUCHO CALIENTE! Does Gemma dare wish upon a Latino superstar? Thirty-seven year old Gemma hadn't reckoned on being seated next to Latino heartthrob Emilio Caliente on the flight to Ibiza. She's bravely dismissed her cheating husband's generous divorce settlement, opting instead for a creatively satisfying, financially independent, bohemian lifestyle on a Spanish island in the sun. Falling in love with a pop music superstar eight years her junior was definitely not part of her plan. Common sense dictates staying away from Emilio Caliente and his cinnamon kisses: his life is in turmoil, his latest single has bombed, the press want to see him naked and his hellacious manager seems increasingly deranged. But surely the chain of extraordinary events that insists on bringing them together is proof that love is oblivious to common sense? Does Gemma dare follow her heart and wish upon a pop star without undermining everything else she set out to achieve? *** "The idea for 'Mucho Caliente!' formed while I was on holiday in Ibiza, visiting my best friend who lives there all year round. After a lazy day at a trendy beach, we sat sipping margaritas, admiring the sunset. A salsa band was playing at the beach bar, people were dancing. Among the dancers, I recognised a famous Latino pop star. My imagination took off and the result was 'Mucho Caliente!'" ~ Francesca ~

Editorial Reviews

Review

LASR BEST BOOK: Francesca balances the perfect amount of imagery and comedy to ensure that even the worst cynic is left with a smile on their faces. Mucho Caliente is a laugh out loud hilarious read that left me wanting more and certainly transcended my expectations. This book is a must read for any lover of romantic comedy. I look forward to reading more work from Francesca Prescott.  -- Violet, Long and Short Reviews

4.75 Hearts / Reviewer Top Pick: 
     This book doesn't just gloss over the insecurities of either main character but lets the reader live through them with the characters. What woman doesn't worry about those extra pounds and sagging especially when standing next to some young thing? How do you deal with a morning after with a rock star? And is she after me or my fame? And how do I find out without seeming like an egotistical jerk? Better yet, how do you deal with your ex when you're with your new friend? These problems and more are realized and resolved though not always easily, quickly or in the way expected.
     I loved the way Gemma's thoughts and fears were made known and shown. I loved that she was a regular woman just like me and my friends. I liked that there were problems and life didn't go smoothly. I think the best part was the ending and that I'm not sharing! This was one twist and turn that I didn't expect and fully appreciated."  -- Terri, Night Owl Romance

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 344 pages
• Publisher: BookStrand Publishing (November 24, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1606011707
• ISBN-13: 978-1606011706
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 5.9 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,371,938 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mucho Caliente!, December 15, 2008

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Cynthia F. Waldon - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mucho Caliente! (Paperback)

Mucho Caliente, by: Francesca Prescott was a very sweet truly romantic read.
Mucho,engaged so many emotions from me,from being able to empathize with Gemma, and all her doubts & insecurities,to her feeling beautiful because Emilio,a man she believed to be way to young not to mention to good looking & famous to boot,treats her that way. I highly recommend Mucho Caliente to anyone,it is a great love story.
Cindy

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun in the sun, December 12, 2008

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Lindsay Townsend (Yorkshire, UK) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mucho Caliente! (Paperback)

In this delicious romantic comedy, Gemma is an appealing heroine in the midst of a major life change. Newly divorced from the dull and very unkind Richard and beginning a new artistic life in Ibiza, does she need the complication of pop heart-throb Emilio Caliente? Yes, of course she does!

Written from Gemma's chatty, intelligent first-person viewpoint, 'Mucho Caliente' is an engaging, amusing story, full of high frolics, antics and laughter. Gemma is always prepared to laugh at herself at the foibles of the world. She negotiates her way through complications such as Kevin (another sexy hunk who, like Emilio, is interested in her), a shower consisting of a shower head and large blue plastic basin, missing suitcases, an ex-Miss Sweden and more with sunny charm. I particularly like Gemma's assessment of a bikini as 'leopard print butt floss with matching nipple warmers' and her desire to 'pound X in the tomato zone'.

There are some beautifully ironic, comic moments in 'Mucho Caliente' - look out for the Caliente Fan club and what happens next, especially after Gemma's too-close encounter with a jelly fish.

Strong emotions such as jealousy are vividly and amusingly depicted while throughout Gemma remains sympathetic. When she and Emilio do get together it is very tender and passionate. I love the little love words Emilio uses - very Latin lover!

The setting in 'Mucho Caliente' is also a real plus. It's clear from her detailed description that Francesca Prescott has spent time on Ibiza and she shows the island in all its natural and also frivolous glory, with some particularly lovely descriptions.

Throughout the story holds attention and it really hots up when Gemma's nasty ex Richard appears on the scene and things become really complicated, right to the very end!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars OUTSTANDING!, December 5, 2008

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Val (Greenwood SC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mucho Caliente! (Paperback)

This book is THE best romantic comedy that I have ever read. It is incredibly funny and just an all around amazing read! I highly recommend this book to anyone!