Stars

by Rocky Barilla

A cosmic romance with a Latin beat. Tony Fern ndez' journey of looking for love and passion begins in the summer of 2014. The former U.S. Marine is trying to get back into shape after his Afghan war injury. Reluctantly, he signs up for a YMCA STARS Latin dance aerobics class that is filled with a cast of curious characters. His shyness is overcome when a sizzling hot instructor, Selena Zamora, takes over the class. This Latina Amazon becomes his motivation to compete in a statewide dance competition. Tony's history reveals an unfulfilled, unfocused life. His T a Chucha, who raised him as a child, is his emotional refuge with her unconditional love. Tony's salsa dance mates, Mar a and Tina, assist him in improving his dance skills and self-confidence. Tony practices relentlessly as he fantasizes about his Gamora Zamora who is the STARS goddess of the Universe. Tony discovers the truths and pitfalls of relationships through his many failed romantic attempts. His cousin Anza and her partner try to lead him by example. His quest for love is challenged by rejection, disappointment, adversity, and misfortune.What does Tony really want? Will the stars align? Will he find love?

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0990485153
• ISBN13: 9780990485155
• Release Date: November 2019
• Publisher: Rosquete Press
• Length: 394 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.5" x 8.5"