The Three Kings: A Christmas Dating Story

By Vincent Bosquez

When Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez wrote The Dirty Girls Social Club, she turned the literary world on its head by revitalizing the “chick lit” genre, and convincingly smashed cultural stereotypes by portraying Latinas as professional women with successful careers, money and handsome men at their beck and call.

Not one to rest on her laurels, Alisa has captured lightning in a bottle again with the release of The Three Kings: A Christmas Dating Story, published by St. Martin’s Griffin. It’s a captivating and delightful story that goes well with the upcoming holiday season since it’s a tale of hope and renewal, and the true meaning of love.

Christy de la Cruz is a successful interior decorator in Santa Fe who appears to have it all until the fateful day that her handsomely grungy husband tells her he’s leaving her…for a man! Fortunately, Christy has her faithful cousin, Maggie, watching out for her and making it her mission to repair Christy’s love life in time for the holidays by finding her three men, all with the last name of “Reyes,” to date.

Just like the three wise men in the nativity story, the “kings” (they’re even named after them) bring gifts, along with a hodgepodge of personal baggage, on their dates with Christy. Each man is dazzling in looks, careers, and financial status, but Christy may only choose one after three dates with each. Which one will make the cut?

The Three Kings is Valdes-Rodriguez at her best: Witty, culturally insightful and full of devilish mischief. Buy the book and sit back and relax with an old friend — it’s the perfect way to celebrate the holiday season.

Vincent Bosquez is a retired USMC Captain who writes book reviews for NewsTaco.