Azalea Mora has a beautiful life-close relationships with her two adult sons, deep friendships with three amazing women, a thriving business, and a cozy home at her beloved beach.
Yet after one disastrous marriage and a recent near miss where she ended the relationship the day before the wedding, Azalea decides, "Love just isn't for me." When a client offers her a six-month contract to open a new office in Spain, she jumps at the chance, determined to focus solely on her professional life in a country she adores.
But what happens when the man she jilted buys the company and comes to Barcelona, intent on reclaiming her?
Bread Pudding in Barcelona captures the profound beauty and political turmoil of this Spanish city as we follow Azalea on her journey to finding herself-and hopefully someone worthy of her love. It is Book One in the Blooming series, exploring lifelong friendships between Azalea and her three fabulous friends as they learn the best lessons come when you open your heart to friendship, adventure, and love.
"What a wonderful narrative - real, funny, a little romance, a little suspense, a lot of emotion. I couldn't put it down. This is a heartfelt story you'll want to share."
"Cindy Villanueva creates believable characters, whose own weaknesses lead to challenges, but whose strengths ultimately redeem their story. I particularly liked her weaving of English and Spanish (with lots of contextual hints to help non-Spanish speakers) in dialogue to recreate the experience of an American in Spain. Barcelona becomes a rich character in its own right in this story. "
"If you've ever been disappointed in love or felt as if true love might never be part of your life, get ready to fall in love now! "
"The beautiful writing puts you right in the heart of the romantic city of Barcelona with its people, food, and culture. It was hard to put the book down and I can't wait for the next book in the series to come out!"
"Amidst the backdrop of one of the most beautiful cities in the world, Bread Pudding in Barcelona balances work and play, codependence and independence and what it is to truly love oneself. The characters are vibrant, quirky, funny and real! I can't wait to meet the rest of the ladies featured in this series."
"I honestly couldn't put this book down - at one point I was so engrossed, I was sneaking a few pages in during a meeting! A real delight."
"What a wonderful story about loss, love, friendship and second chances. It was a treat to be absorbed into Azalea's life and travel with her through her ups and downs. This is a love story of a more seasoned woman, and (as one myself) I could feel the struggle in Azalea's choices. The bonus was enjoying Spain's majestic Barcelona and sweet Cadaqués."
"What a fun read! Whisked me away... I can imagine being friends with the lead character and found myself cheering her on through her journey to Barcelona, bumping into false promises and relatable challenges. A great read - highly recommended for those who love travel and smart women! "
"This is the love story for those of us who are no longer young and svelte, who have experienced more than a few bumps and bruises and who have lost ourselves in relationships, and then find ourselves again.
And decide to give love, and ourselves, another chance."
"Cindy Villanueva's dialogue skills and character development create tension in every chapter. And, who can resist a story that takes place in a romantic setting like Barcelona? Travel with Azalea as she meets life's ups and downs with chutzpah and unwavering support from her three closest friends. I'm delighted to know this is the first in a series. I'm hooked on these characters and look forward to more tales that highlight real life issues, individual courage, and female savvy."
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