January Release: HOUSTON, WE HAVE A PROBLEMA

Have you ever looked for a sign? Something that tells you everything is going to be OK? Then you've got to read HOUSTON, WE HAVE A PROBLEMA by Gwendolyn Zepeda.

Jessica Luna is your typical 26 year old: she has man trouble, mom trouble, and not a clue what to do with her life (though everyone else in her family seems to have plenty of suggestions!) After a lifetime of being babied by her family, Jess is incapable of trusting herself to make the right choices. So instead, she bases all of her life decisions on signs. She looks to everything for guidance, from the direction her rearview-mirror-Virgin-de-Guadalupe sways to whatever Madame Hortensia, her psychic, sees in the cards.

When her sort-of boyfriend Guillermo, a gifted unmotivated artist, disappoints her again, Jessica thinks it's time to call it quits. Just to be sure, she checks in with Madame Hortensia who confirms that yes, it is time for a change. (Who knew $20 could buy so much security!) Right on cue, Jess meets Jonathan; he's the complete opposite of Guillermo--of all Jess's boyfriends, in fact. He's successful, has a stable job....and is white. Jess isn't sure if Jonathan is really the change Madame Hortensia saw. Sure he gives great career advice, but is he advising her on a career she actually wants? And yes he's all about commitment, but is it Jess or her mother who really wants marriage?

Jess runs back to Madame Hortensia for advice, but even she is out of answers. Now there's only one thing that's certain: no one--not her mother, her sister, her boyfriend or her psychic--can tell her what to do. For better or for worse, Jess will have to take the plunge and make her own decisions if she wants to have any future at all.

Author website: http://www.gwenworld.com/
Author Twitter: http://twitter.com/gwentown

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Permalink Reply by Nikki - A Blog of Books on December 5, 2008 at 11:07am

I would love a review copy of this!

Permalink Reply by princessmarjolein on December 5, 2008 at 11:29am

Would love to review this , looks great!

Permalink Reply by Shelly Burns on December 5, 2008 at 11:38am

Miriam, Looks good; I'd love a copy!

Permalink Reply by Ms. Bookish on December 5, 2008 at 11:59am

I'd like to review this one, Miriam. Just took a look at her blog - very funny! Sounds like the book will be a funny read too.

Permalink Reply by Angela Donner on December 5, 2008 at 12:13pm

Hi Miriam, this sounds like a book I would enjoy reading and reviewing. I'm not sure how the request process works or the best way to get my address to you. Please let me know.

Thanks!

Angela

Permalink Reply by Amy on December 5, 2008 at 12:15pm

I would love to review this! Going to go follow on twitter now..

Permalink Reply by Darby Lohrding on December 5, 2008 at 1:05pm

Oh Miriam,
I love her, in fact I think she may be my twin!! I just read her rantings on her website and boy could I relate!!!
I take it by your posting this post that you are looking for reviewers, count me in - please!!!
How you always spy the good fun reads is beyond me, yet girl you've got the eye!!!
Thanks so much,
Darby Lohrding

Permalink Reply by S. Krishna on December 5, 2008 at 1:17pm