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Lea Santos

Lea Santos has been concocting tall tales since she was a child, according to her mother.  Usually these had to do with where she was, who she was with, and whether or not she’d finished her math homework (which she hadn’t).  When it came time to pick a career, Lea waffled, then dabbled in everything from guiding tours in Europe, to police work, to bookkeeping for an exotic bird and reptile company—probably not the best choice, since (1) she never did finish that math, and (2) the Komodo dragons freaked her out.  (A lot.)  She eventually decided to go with her strengths and continue spinning wild stories, except this time, she’d turn them into whole books and call it a career.  She rarely lies anymore about where she’s been or who she was with...

 

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Little White Lie (July 2010)

Little White Lie by Lea Santos

Emie Jaramillo learned long ago that brains count more than beauty, and that’s just fine with her.  She doesn’t want, nor does she need, a relationship. When her prestigious academic career earns her an invitation to appear on a national talk show, she eagerly looks forward to discussing her genetics work. Little does she know that the episode is really entitled “Those bookworm looks have to go!” Worse yet, gorgeous makeup artist Gia Mendez—a woman Emie stupidly lowers her guard around—is in on the humiliating prank.

The fiasco just convinces Emie of what she knew all along: relationships are for other people, and women like Gia don’t belong anywhere near her world. But Gia’s about to make it up to Emie, by convincing her she has not only brains, but beauty...and she’s the only woman Gia wants in her life. 

First in the Amigas y Amor Series,  A Matinee Romance Matinee Books

 

Under Her Skin (August 2010)

Under Her Skin by Lea Santos

Who would believe that the world-famous supermodel Iris Lujan has a care in the world? Only Mexican gardener, Torien Pacias, who sees through Iris’s facade and offers gentle understanding and friendship when Iris most needs it. Though Torien senses the passion smoldering between them, she doesn’t dare imagine a future with Iris. She is like royalty, and Torien is a woman of simple needs and weighty family obligations. But, how long can Torien resist the charms of this untouchable woman she longs to claim for her own?

Second in the Amigas y Amor Series, A Matinee Romance Matinee Books

 

 

Picture Imperfect (September 2010)

Picture Imperfect by Lea Santos

Once, Paloma and Deanne Vargas thought they were destined to grow old together. But after fourteen years together and two children, Paloma finally accepts she has based her life on the foolish dream of two passionate high school sweethearts. Heartbroken that Deanne seems more devoted to being a cop than a partner, Paloma tosses her out and tries to move on.

But Deanne is determined to get their marriage back on the road to happily ever after, by way of Memory Lane—and Lover’s Lane...

Third in the Amigas y Amor Series,  A Matinee Romance Matinee Books

 

 

Playing the Player (October 2010)

Playing the Player by Lea Santos

Madeira Pacias has been happily coasting through life as a confirmed—and contented—single player. But the day she stops to help the victims of a highway pileup, everything changes. Madeira finds the woman of her dreams...dreams she wasn’t even aware she had. Grace Obregon is beautiful, vulnerable, and exactly the kind of woman Madeira usually avoids. But now, she’ll do anything to convince Grace of her sincerity.

Reformed wild child Grace might owe Madeira her gratitude, but she doesn’t owe her anything else. There was a time when she might have fallen for this irresistible charmer, but at the moment, Madeira just seems like the ghost of girlfriends past. These days, Grace is looking for stability and respect, and the kind of woman who won’t break her heart. Somebody unlike her seductive roadside angel...unless Madeira really has shed her devil-may-care past.

Fourth in the Amigas y Amor Series, A Matinee Romance Matinee Books

 

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