A “masterful…mesmerizing and unflinching” (Patricia Engel, New York Times bestselling author) story about a multigenerational family of luchadores contending with forbidden love and secrets in Mexico City, Los Angeles, and beyond.Ernesto Vega has lived many lives, from pig farmer to construction worker to famed luchador El Rey Coyote, yet he has always worn a mask. He was discovered by a local lucha libre trainer at a time when luchadores—Mexican wrestlers...

December 15, 2018, was a warm, sunny Southern California day. Not at all like frosty scenes in the Christmas cards that begin arriving in the mail about that time each year. I sat in the bedroom in my comfy armchair texting Chip and the kids, finalizing plans for that evening's family outing to look at Christmas lights. I heard someone running down the stairs right outside my room and, not knowing which Espinoza kid it might be, hollered out, "Hey, can you go see Christmas lights with us t...

James Duran no longer fits in the world. At forty-five years old, his wife has left him, and his job as a pre-press technician was not just downsized, it was completely eliminated.With no reason to stay in the world, James makes plans to jump in front of the train that took him to work every day for twenty-five years. But before he does, he's finally going to introduce himself to the stranger who takes the same train. The stranger who has gorgeous eyes and a wonderful smile.A...

The music wasn't going to save Rafe Howard this time. Music was his solace, his passion, his true love, but now it was nothing more than a job. He didn't play his guitar anymore, he worked it, like any other tool. Two decades after his one hit song in America, he finds himself opening for one of the biggest acts in the world, but instead of being excited at the opportunity, he feels humiliated, old, and pathetic.Jamie Nix is a star. He has all the natural beauty and talent, but als...

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Malachi Hawkins left his home to move west as soon as he was old enough. Running from a family secret that he can never escape, he takes a job on the ranch of an old family friend, Lee Rose.The first night he's there, he meets Christian Rose, Lee's foster daughter, a young woman of mixed Comanche blood. They call her a savage and treat her like the family slave, but Mal doesn't see a savage at all. He sees a woman of unbelievable strength -- and a kindred spirit.But his sec...

It's June 1972, and the Vietnam War overshadows Ed Sorenson's life. He's barely out of high school, and there's nothing ahead of him except war and death. On a whim, he packs up his old station wagon with California in mind. He invites his friend Sammy to join him on his journey, never expecting the other man to jump at the chance.The station wagon barely makes it as far as Nevada. It dies on the shoulder during a freak summer thunderstorm, trapping the two young men and giving the...

Ray Wilson only cared about one thing for most of his life -- golf and being the best golfer in the world. He sacrificed everything to be an elite athlete, including personal relationships, until he turned forty and his life changed drastically. A chronic back injury forced him into retirement, and the loss of his sister made him the guardian to his young niece, Chloe. Three years later, Ray is completely removed from the sport he once loved so much, entirely focused on his role as Chloe's...

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Mari is deeply in love with her husband Justin. But shortly after their marriage, a tragic accident leaves Justin impotent. The newlyweds do their best to work around the problem, but no matter what they try, Mari remains unsatisfied.Until Justin brings home his best friend Paul ...Can an unorthodox solution relieve the tension between a bride and her impotent groom?

Mary’s Big News audio chapter book is the Nativity Story like you’ve never heard it before.Your whole family can enjoy listening to the story of Mary, Joseph, & baby Jesus.This audiobook divides into 10 chapters.The big newsWedding DayThe censusRoad to BethlehemBethlehemNo roomA king is bornWise men from the EastEscape to EgyptEgyptWe hope ...

Mei is helping her next-door neighbour, Granny Alice, grow flowers to sell at the charity markets. They are both very excited because the flowers are growing beautifully and they will sell well. But one day something terrible happens, and the flowers are ruined.Oh no, what are they going to do? They have no flowers!Devastated, Mei runs home to cry. Then a brilliant idea pops in her head.What do you think the idea will be?