#chanelcleeton

[haveacupofjohanny]

When We Left Cuba: Romantic Tension Meets Historical Fiction

💥 Just finished When We Left Cuba and wow, Beatriz Perez is a force! If you're into strong characters, historical intrigue, and slow-burn romance, you need this book in your life. Full thoughts on my blog! 📚✨ #BookReview #HaveACupOfJohanny

Okay, Vacitos! I just finished When We Left Cuba by Chanel Cleeton, and let me tell you—it’s an absolute ride. Listening to the audiobook, I found myself completely absorbed by Beatriz Perez’s journey as a Cuban exile, recruited by the CIA and tasked with infiltrating Fidel Castro’s inner circle. It’s the second book after Next Year in Havana, and honestly, I think I loved this one even…

[sophiarose1816]

It’s Monday!  What Are You Reading? #50

It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? is a place to meet up and share what you have been, are and about to be reading over the week.  It’s a great post to organise yourself. It’s an opportunity to visit and comment, and er… add to that ever growing TBR pile! So welcome in everyone. This meme started with J Kaye’s Blog   and then was taken up by Sheila from Book Journey. Sheila then passed it on to Kathryn at the Book Date. And here we are!

What Did I Read This Last Week?

When We Left Cuba by Chanel Cleeton

Historical Fiction

A companion novel that brought on all the feels and the satisfaction of a greatly anticipated story being wonderful.  Cuban history and Cuban Americans in the late 60′s.

In A Badger Way by Shelly Laurenston, Narrated by Charlotte Kane

#2 Honey Badger Chronicles

Paranormal Romance

A Giant Panda shifter and a Honey Badger-tiger shifter on a mission.  Hijinks ensue. 

The Grave’s a Fine and Private Place by Alan Bradley, Narrated by Jayne Entwistle

#9 Flavia de Luce

Historical Mystery

A good murder helps relieve sorrow for Flavia and her sisters.

North to the Rails by Louis L’amour, Narrated by Michael Crouch

#6 Talon and Chantry

Western Fiction

A coward or a peace-loving clever man?  A bet and a cattle drive, Kiowa on the warpath, and most dangerous of all, a greed-ridden woman with a cold heart.

Mr. Darcy’s Bad Day by Christie Capps

Historical Romance, Austenesque

Sweet quick romance when a bad day gives Darcy a different view of life and love.

Darcy, Lizzy, and Lady Susan by Barbara Silkston

Historical Romance, Austenesque

Let me stop laughing long enough to say I had a grand time with this madcap mashup of P&P and Lady Susan.

Seasons in Time by Cat Gardiner

Time Travel Romance

The 1940′s come alive when a skeptical woman learns that love can find her, too, in a most unlikely place- and time.

Ghosts Gone Wild by Danielle Garrett, Narrated by Amanda Ronconi

#2 Beechwood Harbor Ghost Mystery

Paranormal Cozy Mystery

Ghostly antics, murder, and a romantic pickle keep Scarlett on her toes.

WHAT AM I READING NOW?

Holy Sister by Mark Lawrence

#3 Book of the Ancestor

Fantasy

WHAT WILL I READ NEXT?

Smoke and Key by Kelsey Sutton

YA Fantasy Romance

[scifisstrs]

Love the stories that brought the characters to life. #chanelcleeton #rwbookclub https://www.instagram.com/p/CVTy_4KJ6dO/?utm_medium=tumblr

[locuradelibrosblog]

#PróximaLectura ♥️📖📚 EL PRÓXIMO AÑO EN LA HABANA @chanelcleeton @edicionesmaeva • #ElPróximoAñoEnLaHabana #ChanelCleeton #EdicionesMaeva • UNA REVOLUCIONARIA HISTORIA CONECTA EL DESTINO DE UNA FAMILIA CON LA VERDAD DE SUS RECUERDOS • Un viaje lleno de nostalgia y amor a un lugar que sigue vivo en la memoria • Tras la muerte de su querida abuela, una escritora estadounidense viaja a La Habana, donde descubre las raíces de su identidad y desentierra un secreto familiar oculto desde la Revolución. • La Habana, 1958. Elisa Pérez, hija de un barón del azúcar, pertenece a la alta sociedad cubana y vive protegida de la creciente inestabilidad del país, hasta que se embarca en un romance clandestino con un apasionado revolucionario. Después del triunfo de la Revolución encabezada por el Che Guevara y Fidel Castro, su familia debe abandonar el país e instalarse en Miami. • Miami, 2017. La joven escritora Marisol Ferrera creció escuchando las historias nostálgicas sobre Cuba que le contaba su difunta abuela Elisa, por lo que conoce a la perfección las canciones, los platos típicos y los lugares más bonitos sin haber estado nunca. Tras la muerte de Elisa, cuyo último deseo era que Marisol esparciera sus cenizas en el lugar que la vio nacer, viaja a La Habana, donde se da cuenta de que la ciudad que recordaba su abuela ya no existe. • 📖📚 #próximalecturall📖📚 #Recomendaciones2020LL🌟 #YoLeoMaeva #RecomendacionesLL #YaEnMisManos🤲 #Novela #YoLeo #SiempreLibros #SiempreBuenosLibros #LeoYRecomiendo #LeerEsSexy #Leer #Instafit #EncuentrosConEscritores #LeyendoSiempreYEnCualquierSitio #ClubDeLectura #ClubDeLecturaLL #recomiendoleer #Bookstagram #FelicesLecturas📖 (en Parque La Rivota) https://www.instagram.com/p/CIYJdMbFm-z/?igshid=1vgo4sevrseib

[randichervitz]

Another great read by Chanel Cleeton fulfilling my desire to know more about the Cuban exile experience. I mentioned in a previous post about having a deep friendship with the son of a family whisked out of Cuba on the eve of the Revolucion. ���🇺 He and his family had such an impact on my life. (AND are exemplary Americans, 🇺🇸 always engaged in social, cultural and political life, as we all should be!) I continue to be drawn to human stories related to Cuba, our neighbor to the south, just to understand them better. #chanelcleeton #stories #strength #commitment #goodwriting #makersgonnamake #jewelrydesigner writersofinstagram #writing #writer #creative #writersofig #creativity #create #read #reading #author #writerscommunity #writingcommunity #writings #write #writers #writeaway #writersnetwork #original #illustration #authorsofinstagram #character #artist #oneofakind #artistic https://www.instagram.com/p/CGpg59KAeum/?igshid=1u9rmf6z78xff

[sweetladyjess]

And it’s signed and personalized! Out tomorrow! @chanelcleeton #chanelcleeton #thelasttraintokeywest #book #books #read #reading (at Rexburg, Idaho) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBd20WLD0Dw/?igshid=s8eu7vz59jcu

[callelillycafe]

My current read. 🧡 . . . . . #nextyearinhavana #chanelcleeton #reesesbookclub #histfic #historicalfiction #familysecrets #currentread #amreading #booklife #2020reads #prettybooks #booksbooksbooks #bookpic #booksandcoffee #readersofinstagram #bookcommunity #bookaddict #booklover #bookishlove #booknerd #bibliophile #bookworm #bookstagram #readmorebooks https://www.instagram.com/p/CBY-ejrp0fJ/?igshid=1njj18ul7fa42

[confessionsofabooknerd]

Ending my night with some reading and some tea. I love a good historical fiction. Next Year in Havana by @chanelcleeton. 😌📖🍵#booksandtea #bookstagram #booknerd #booksofinstagram #booksbooksbooks #nextyearinhavana #chanelcleeton https://www.instagram.com/p/B6mE17Lgt31/?igshid=1e8344pr5hpk4

[aliterarywitch]

Currently reading: Next Year in Havana by Chanel Cleeton I heard about this from @reesesbookclubxhellosunshine This book has taught me so much about Cuba’s history and culture, it has been very eye opening and amazing! 🌺🌷 #nextyearinhavana #chanelcleeton#havana#cuba#reesewitherspoonbookclub #book#bookshelf #bookstagram #bookclub #bookish#booksofinstragram #bibliophile #reading#romance#historicalfiction #flowers#pinkbooks https://www.instagram.com/p/BzYucT7g0Ts/?igshid=8dupliu9axhd

[artzyguylou]

📚HAPPY PUBLICATION DAY📚 . WHEN WE LEFT CUBA by Chanel Cleeton . 🇨🇺 QOTD: Let's play a little predictive text game. Just type "When I left Cuba I ...." then use your predictive text to complete the sentence. . I got: When I left Cuba I was wondering if you would be interested in joining the club. . My Rating: ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️/5 . My Review: Some books capture your heart and transport you to the core of the story. When We Left Cuba is one of these books. It is 1960, Fidel Castro has taken power in Cuba and many Cubans escape to the United States of America to save their lives. They have left everything behind and are trying to integrate in the American culture and hope to return soon to their beloved Cuba. But what they thought would take only a few months is now dragging over many years. . January 20, 1961 - John F. Kennedy is elected as the new US President. The exiled Cubans have hope that this new President will help them take back Cuba. Negotiations are not easy.  The Missile Crisis starts and ends, Fidel is still in power. . Beatriz Perez is ready to do anything to avenge her brother’s death. She is convinced that Castro is personally responsible for his death and that he deserves to die. The CIA recruits her as a spy and promises to give her an opportunity to kill him. Her hatred for Castro and her desire to return to Cuba will drive her to perform unorthodox actions. Her love for a US senator will tear at her heart and put her in a difficult situation. . November 22, 1963 – Kennedy is death and rumors point to Cuba as being behind the assassination. Beatriz gets her chance to return to Cuba to perform her deadly mission. Will she choose revenge or will she choose love? . Thank you Penguin Random House Canada for sending me an advanced copy of this stunning book. When We Left Cuba by Chanel Cleeton is now available at your favorite bookstore. . . #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #book #books #booklover #bookish #bookpublicationday #bookdragon #bookaholic #reading #readersofinstagram #instaread #ilovebooks #bookaddicted #bookishcanadians #canadianbookstagram #bookstafolk #whenweleftcub #chanelcleeton #penguinrandomca #booksharks #bookstackswithali https://www.instagram.com/p/BwB6tBZn7U_/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=m5j8rdigofnl

[spinatale1-blog]

@berkleypub #partner “We are silk and lace, and beneath them we are steel” - Chanel Cleeton . What are you currently reading? . I’m almost done with my reread of Next Year in Havana and it’s just as good as I remember! Cleeton brings Cuba to life so vividly that reading it is almost like taking a vacation. . I’m so excited that When We Left Cuba, Cleeton’s upcoming book, focuses on Beatriz!! She is such an intriguing and mysterious character, I can’t wait to find out more about her 😊 I’ll be starting this one later tonight!! . When We Left Cuba comes out April 9th! I’ll leave the summary below so you can check it out. . Summary: Beautiful. Daring. Deadly.. . The Cuban Revolution took everything from sugar heiress Beatriz Perez—her family, her people, her country. Recruited by the CIA to infiltrate Fidel Castro's inner circle and pulled into the dangerous world of espionage, Beatriz is consumed by her quest for revenge and her desire to reclaim the life she lost. . As the Cold War swells like a hurricane over the shores of the Florida Strait, Beatriz is caught between the clash of Cuban American politics and the perils of a forbidden affair with a powerful man driven by ambitions of his own. When the ever-changing tides of history threaten everything she has fought for, she must make a choice between her past and future—but the wrong move could cost Beatriz everything—not just the island she loves, but also the man who has stolen her heart... . . #whenweleftcuba #chanelcleeton #berkleypublishing #reesewitherspoonbookclub #bookblog #bookblogger #cozy #everysquareastory #bookaesthetic #booksbooksbooks #readersofinsta #cozy #bookfeaturepage #ilovebooks #booksandtea #tbr #historicalfiction https://www.instagram.com/p/BviIqUnHZfx/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=175z6u2s5hr6k

[sophiarose1816]

Quote-tastic #5

Join us every Monday and share a favorite quote that's grabbed ya for one reason or another. You can post just a quote or a quote and review. They can be old quotes you love or new ones you've stumbled on. It's very flexible :) Everyone's welcome to join in. Authors, bloggers, readers. The more the merrier! Just grab the button and create a post :) Then link in your post every Monday on that week's Quote-tastic post. Don't have a blog? No worries, just leave your favorites in the comment section for that week's Quote-tastic.

This week’s link up:  http://www.herdingcats-burningsoup.com/2019/03/dangerous-beauty-by-jt-geissinger.html

My Guest Review at Fangs Wands and Fairydust Blog:  http://fangswandsandfairydust.com/2019/03/left-cuba.html

Blurb:

In 1960s Florida, a young Cuban exile will risk her life--and heart--to take back her country in this exhilarating historical novel from the author of Next Year in Havana, a Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick. Beautiful. Daring. Deadly. The Cuban Revolution took everything from sugar heiress Beatriz Perez--her family, her people, her country. Recruited by the CIA to infiltrate Fidel Castro's inner circle and pulled into the dangerous world of espionage, Beatriz is consumed by her quest for revenge and her desire to reclaim the life she lost. As the Cold War swells like a hurricane over the shores of the Florida Strait, Beatriz is caught between the clash of Cuban American politics and the perils of a forbidden affair with a powerful man driven by ambitions of his own. When the ever-changing tides of history threaten everything she has fought for, she must make a choice between her past and future--but the wrong move could cost Beatriz everything--not just the island she loves, but also the man who has stolen her heart...   

Background and My Quote:

Beatriz meets the man she could fall in love with on the very night he is announcing his engagement and is on the eve of announcing his running for the US Senate.  Talk about bad timing...

“I would be foolish indeed to risk my heart under such circumstances.  I’ve already committed myself to one lost cause.  Two seems exceedingly reckless.”

Location 2261

[babamb]

More books I love! Next Year in Havana from Chanel Cleeton was one of my favorite reads of 2018. A love story that spans decades will leave you with the never ending question 'what if?' This was such a beautiful book, and the best part is that we get to read more about this family later this year when When We Left Cuba releases! It's one I'm waiting on pins and needles for! Next Year in Havana: After the death of her beloved grandmother, a Cuban-American woman travels to Havana, where she discovers the roots of her identity--and unearths a family secret hidden since the revolution... Havana, 1958. The daughter of a sugar baron, nineteen-year-old Elisa Perez is part of Cuba's high society, where she is largely sheltered from the country's growing political unrest--until she embarks on a clandestine affair with a passionate revolutionary... Miami, 2017. Freelance writer Marisol Ferrera grew up hearing romantic stories of Cuba from her late grandmother Elisa, who was forced to flee with her family during the revolution. Elisa's last wish was for Marisol to scatter her ashes in the country of her birth. Arriving in Havana, Marisol comes face-to-face with the contrast of Cuba's tropical, timeless beauty and its perilous political climate. When more family history comes to light and Marisol finds herself attracted to a man with secrets of his own, she'll need the lessons of her grandmother's past to help her understand the true meaning of courage. #chanelcleeton #nextyearinhavana #historicalfiction #berkleyromance #prhpartner #romance #book #books #read #reading#reader #bookblogger #blogger#bookworm #romancestagram #igbooks #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #booksofig #booksofinstagram #favorite #anticipating https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt3PXpEAPiL/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=yjb8eg6q72h6

[randichervitz]

This week's studio audio book... One of my life's great loves had parents who lived in Cuba during the time of Fidel's Revolucion. Because of him (and his Force of Nature mother), I feel a connection to that corner of the world and their heritage. The author's use of parallel story lines allows me to revel in the feelings of family as our first most important social unit. And the hot male protagonists don't hurt either. 😉 #havana #cuba #1950s #chanelcleeton #writersofinstagram #writing #writer #creative #writersofig #creativity #create #read #reading #author #writerscommunity #writingcommunity #writings #write #writers #writeaway #writersnetwork #original #illustration #authorsofinstagram #character #characterdesign #artist #oneofakind #artistic #creator https://www.instagram.com/p/CGBBLvEn8do/?igshid=1kqp6k8l7lbwi

[sweetladyjess]

My pre-order of Last Train to Key West book and free tote came in!!! Yay! @chanelcleeton #chanelcleeton #lasttraintokeywest #book #books #read #reading (at Rexburg, Idaho) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBd2f2KDySs/?igshid=6cbq6vjupzi7