Kiss Me, Catalina

By: Priscilla Oliveras

Narrated by: Karla Serrato

Dreams come true for an untamable rising star and a mariachi idol in a rousing romance about passion, fame, and family by USA Today bestselling author Priscilla Oliveras.

Ambitious San Antonio singer Catalina “Cat” Capuleta gets the chance of a lifetime when she joins superstar heartthrob and fellow mariachi Patricio Galán on his seven-week concert tour. Demanding and arrogant, Patricio challenges Cat on every level, as an artist and as a woman. But headstrong Cat is determined to be his match. No matter how seductive Patricio’s baritone voice, Cat’s eyes are only on the prize: success and making her familia proud.

No woman gets under Patricio’s skin like Cat. Her talent mesmerizes. Her passion is thrilling. And her drive, stemming from an old unhealed family wound, exposes a vulnerability he secretly recognizes in himself.

When the duo hits the road, the sparks don’t just fly—they detonate. Stage by stage, as each reckons with the past—and with each other’s quick-fire personalities—they bring crowds to their feet, and Cat’s long-held dreams come true. Will their road romance go up in flames? Or could making music together kindle the most rapturous love song of their lives?

©2022 Priscilla Oliveras (P)2022 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.

Critic reviews

“Oliveras shines in this powerful sequel to West Side Love Story.... This multilayered tale is impossible to resist.” (Publishers Weekly)

“A feel-good, slow-burn romance that explores new territory with the mariachi setting.” —Library Journal

“Details about mariachi music and culture add a fascinating overlay to this romance with smart, talented, and feisty characters.” —Booklist

Amazing story

I could not put down this book! I was so sad to finish it. I recommend this book to anyone looking for a detailed slow burn romance!

Cultural barriers and accent…

I listened to this book on Audible which was difficult me because of the accent - but I’m sure if I was of Spanish heritage, it would have been just fine, so I can’t knock it if that….
Good story, but difficult to follow in places with the cultural barriers… once again, something I’m not knocking it for!
My review of a 4 is more because a book has to leave me in a state of euphoria before I give it a 5! Ha!

Love!!!

I loved absolutely everything about this book!!! The sexual chemistry was there the romance. It was everything I’ve been craving!! I think what made me love it even more was the fact that the main character was from Guadalajara Jalisco! I felt like I connected with her! It was beautiful reading about a main character that is from where I was born!

Incredible chemistry between main characters

There is a very slow burn to this story but it’s worth hanging in there for the HEA. Catalina is a very strong character with a generous and loving soul. The hero, Patricio is what is known as a cinnamon roll hero; tough on the outside with a warm and squishy center. Each has a father that troubles them and they base a lot of their decisions on that relationship.

I’ve really enjoyed this series so far. Excellent narration by Karla Serrato.

Swoonworthy romance

Sweet with a hint of spice, I enjoyed this romance between two mariachi singers on tour. Narrator did a great job and the grand gesture was perfection.