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Highlights
- After Alejandro Velasco is found dead, a handsome stranger visits the family.
- Author(s): Diego Boneta
- 284 Pages
- Fiction + Literature Genres, Thrillers
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"A handsome young man named Julian Villareal arrives at the opulent Velasco estate to pay his respects after the unexpected death of Alejandro Velasco, his close friend and tennis rival. But he soon becomes entwined in the Velasco family's glamourous lifestyle--and their daughter Sofia's mysterious allure. Mercurial and quick-witted, Sofia seems determined to give Julian a run for his money. And he's prepared to play along--both on and off the tennis courts. As the tension between Julian and Sofia sizzles, Julian hides a much darker secret: Alejandro's death was no accident. And the more Julian learns about the inner workings of the Velasco family, the greater the danger he uncovers. With power and status come opponents bent on toppling the empire--by blackmail, revenge, or even murder. Julian's quest for answers will only lure him deeper into this den of vipers, but teasing out Sofia's own intentions may be the steamiest--and deadliest--game of all."--Book Synopsis
After Alejandro Velasco is found dead, a handsome stranger visits the family. But when this newcomer's secrets collide with those of Alejandro's sister, sparks fly--and blood is shed.
A handsome young man named Julian Villareal arrives at the opulent Velasco estate to pay his respects after the unexpected death of Alejandro Velasco, his close friend and tennis rival. But he soon becomes entwined in the Velasco family's glamourous lifestyle--and their daughter Sofia's mysterious allure. Mercurial and quick-witted, Sofia seems determined to give Julian a run for his money. And he's prepared to play along--both on and off the tennis courts.
As the tension between Julian and Sofia sizzles, Julian hides a much darker secret: Alejandro's death was no accident. And the more Julian learns about the inner workings of the Velasco family, the greater the danger he uncovers. With power and status come opponents bent on toppling the empire--by blackmail, revenge, or even murder. Julian's quest for answers will only lure him deeper into this den of vipers, but teasing out Sofia's own intentions may be the steamiest--and deadliest--game of all.
Review Quotes
"Actor Boneta's sure-footed debut...culminates in a whiplash-inducing series of twists and double-crossings...Patricia Highsmith fans will enjoy this." --Publishers Weekly
"From page one, Diego Boneta's debut thriller crackles with closely held secrets, conflicting agendas, and insatiable yearnings. Delivering pitch-perfect details that make his settings sing, Boneta examines the trappings of ambition and the dangers that linger behind the pursuit of power. Once you pick it up, you won't be able to put it down." --Lori Roy, Edgar Award-winning author
"Sexy, dark, and totally deadly: Julian should know better than to let Sofia get under his skin--then again, that's the fun part." --Andy Garcia, Academy Award-nominated actor
"Moody, sexy, and so clever. And no, I'm not talking about Diego Boneta. The Undoing of Alejandro Velasco is a seductive thriller that sucks you right into its dark world of twisted secrets. This is a sexy mystery that keeps you guessing until the bloody end." --Eva Longoria, Golden Globe-nominated actress and Emmy- and Oscar-nominated director
"The Undoing of Alejandro Velasco is a delightfully dark and seductive ride filled with glamour, secrets, and intrigue. Boneta's debut has flair and style to spare and a plot that pulls you close and won't let you go until the last page. Stunning!" --Ivy Pochoda, author of Sing Her Down