" The Lost Story of Eva Fuentes reminds us that books and stories have always been and will always be a shining light in our lives. There is the perfect blend of drama, intrigue and passion to make it a novel that will appeal to book lovers everywhere." --Natasha Lester, New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Orphan "A moving tribute to the power and comfort of books, this is a must read for book lovers." --Madeline Martin, New York Times bestselling author of The Booklover's Library "The Lost Story of Eva Fuentes has everything I love: suspense, adventure, heart, and gutsy heroines." --Alka Joshi, New York Times bestselling author of The Henna Artist "With twists that keep you breathless and a haunting truth waiting to be uncovered, Cleeton masterfully blends history, suspense, and the enduring power of storytelling. A must-read for those who crave intrigue, resilience, and the undeniable magic of books." --Eliza Knight, USA Today and international bestselling author of Confessions of a Grammar Queen "A love letter to the liberating and restorative power of the written word, books, and heroic teachers and librarians. From beginning to end, Cleeton's beautifully written story with its undercurrent tension and sense of urgency sets a course for an exceptional and captivating reading experience.

" --Monica Chenault-Kilgore, author of The Jewel of the Blues Praise for the novels of Chanel Cleeton "A beautiful novel that's full of forbidden passions, family secrets and a lot of courage and sacrifice." --Reese Witherspoon "A sweeping love story and tale of courage and familial and patriotic legacy that spans generations." -- Entertainment Weekly "Next Year in Havana reminds us that while love is complicated and occasionally heartbreaking, it's always worth the risk." --NPR "A thrilling story about love, loss, and what we will do to go home again. Utterly unputdownable." -- PopSugar "A remarkable writer." -- The Washington Post "You won't be able to put this one down." -- Cosmopolitan.