Alex Alicea
Love in the Lower East Side: A Heartwarming Romance of Second Chances, Music, and Finding HomeMonica Rivera has spent her life surrounded by the rich sounds of salsa, jazz, and soul records in her family’s beloved shop, Ritmo Records. But with rising rent, dwindling customers, and her late father’s legacy on the line, she’s running out of time to save it. When Alex Vega, her childhood friend turned world-traveling photographer, unexpectedly returns to NYC, he offers to help Monica promote the shop. What begins as a simple collaboration soon turns into a deep reconnection, filled with laughter, lingering glances, and the music of their shared past.From candlelit rooftop concerts and block party fundraisers to late-night recording sessions and heartfelt confessions, Monica and Alex rediscover the rhythm they once shared. But when exciting new opportunities threaten to send them in opposite directions, they must decide: will they chase separate dreams, or take a leap of faith on a love worth fighting for?Perfect for fans of Romance novels, second chance love stories, and New York City romance, Love in the Lower East Side delivers:A sweet, slow burn love story with rich emotional depthA vibrant Lower East Side backdrop filled with community spirit and Puerto Rican cultureComplex, relatable characters you’ll root for from page oneFall in love with a story that celebrates music, legacy, and the courage to follow your heart, no matter where it leads.