Book Review: First Comes Amor

Title:  First Comes Amor 

Author: Cynthia A Rodriguez

Genre:  Contemporary Romance

Rating: Love

Spice: Flamin Hot Cheetos

Synopsis: Daniela Figueroa is always single but never lonely. At least that’s what she tells herself each morning she wakes up alone in bed after indulging in late-night shenanigans.

When she experiences a mortifying meet cute with her new—and hot as hell—next door neighbor Quintin Lavigne, she’s ready to focus solely on her career.

But when she realizes that what’s causing her nausea is not a stomach bug, it’s all the more reason to avoid Quintin. However, fate—and her newest client—make that impossible.

Determined to break down her walls, Quintin won’t give up so easily. As they work together, Daniela finds him more difficult to resist with each passing trimester.

With a baby on the way, dating should be off the table. If only the sexy chef didn’t look at her like he wanted her naked on his kitchen table.

Thoughts: This book is yet another banger from Cynthia A Rodriguez. It has all the makings of a book I’d love. Romance, spice, Latine cultura and traditions and a spitfire mejor amiga. This story is like a love letter to familia, blood and chosen familia a like. Quintin’s journey to learn more of his culture and create a familia he never had was inspiring. Although he’s created a found familia filled with love and amazing friends, his willingness to stay by Daniela and make room for both she and her child makes him one of my favorite book boyfriends this year. 

Daniela’s familia’s tightness and the way her bestie supports her regardless, is the kind of safety net everyone should have. Especially when your life gets turned upside down. 

This book is full of love, laughs and Latine rep in the best ways and is definitely a can’t miss if you love romances. 

Quotes: 

“...how I ended up face down ass up without foreplay isn’t something I want to focus on.” 

-Daniela

“She apologized before running out of here like I told her I was at the State Capitol on January 6th.” 

-Quintin

“Pregnancy definitely puts the ‘ho’ in hormones” 

-Daniela

“Let me be a good dad first, and then I’ll let you wrap your pretty lips around me.”

-Quintin

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Rating:

LOVED= 5 Stars. A new fav. Will be talking about every chance I get. 

ENJOYED= 4-3 Stars.  It wasn’t a life changer but I would recommend. 

0-2 Stars/ DNF= I will not post a review about a book I didn’t enjoy or did not finish. Good vibes only. I support anyone who’s brave enough to create their own work and put it out into the world for others. 

Spice: 

Puffy Cheeto- No Spice. 

Crunchy Cheeto- Closed Door/Fade to Black

Flamin Hot Cheeto- Spicy. A few detailed scenes. 

Takis- Erotica. With more mature themes.