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Delise Torres is a Puerto Rican author writing stories about flawed women searching for belonging and love. Her debut novel, One Tough Cookie, received an Honorable Mention for Best Romance at the 2024 International Latino Book Awards. Midwest Book Review called it “a simply riveting, fun and funny read from first page to last.” When not writing, you can find her adapting to life in Germany, being a mom and wife, singing, reading, watching TV and movies, and visiting new places. To learn more, visit https://delisetorres.com/.
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One Tough Cookie

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Why I Wrote an Unlikable Protagonist

My debut novel, One Tough Cookie, came out three years ago to mixed reviews. It’s women’s fiction with romance about a woman who doesn’t want to fall in love because she’s afraid it will change her.

The main reason for the mixed reception: Karina is too unlikable.

Readers describe Karina as mean, judgmental, and selfish. She’s a bully who doesn’t deserve the love interest’s devotion. Some readers fo Read more of this blog post »

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Atmosphere

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