American Dreamer by Adriana Herrera is a contemporary romance set in New York. Nesto Vasquez takes a big chance and moves his Afro-Caribbean food truck to Upstate New York. He gives himself six months to succeed. While the pace of life is slower than in New York City, there are still challenges. This is clear to Jude Fuller, who’s doing his best to deal with his loneliness. A stop-over at the food truck sets him on a path he didn’t expect. Nesto and Jude have to navigate choosing between opportunities, building trust and balancing a career with having a relationship.
Nesto and Jude have become one of my favorite couples. As much as Nesto tries to focus on his business, he realizes he needs a more balanced life. Jude also can’t help admitting that he wants to be in a deep and fulfilling relationship. Their story is a mix of sweetness and painful realities. Their love scenes are vivid. More importantly, their non-carnal scenes are equally as vivid.
General thoughts:
- The supporting characters are as lively as our main guys. My favorite is Nurys, Nesto’s mother. Nothing gets past her.
- If Nesto and Jude jumped off the page and landed right in front of me…well, it would scare the hell out of me, but then I’d hug both of them.
- You know a book is great, when you start talking to the characters.
Favorite Moments:
- Nesto thinking about Jude: “He looked like a fashion magazine’s version of a sexy librarian.”
- Jude noticing Nesto’s mannerisms and loving them: “He used his whole body when he talked, his hands, his shoulders, even his eyebrows.”
- Nesto and Jude going away for a romantic weekend.
Questions:
- Can I get OuNYe to deliver?
- Where do Nesto and Jude go from here?
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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