Three roommates--Ruby Waters, overweight and addicted to fad diets; Wanda, an African-American plus-sized model; and Simone Reyes, a commitment-phobic anchorwoman--take the nation's capitol by storm when they set out to get what they want, no matter what, or who, stands in their way. 40,000 first printing.

The Way It Is

Literature & Fiction

Sanchez, Patrick

United States

Kensington Pub. Corp

Three roommates--Ruby, overweight and addicted to fad diets; Wanda, an African-American plus-sized model; and Simone, a commitment-phobic anchorwoman--take the nation's capitol by storm when they set out to get what they want, no matter what, or who, stands in their way. Reprint.

Strapless

Tight

Three friends--Brenda, who suspects that her husband is unfaithful; Nora, who is determined to once again become the hottest Latina in Washington, D.C., and Kamille, a nip-and-tuck addict--discover the high price of beauty as they attempt to achieve physical perfection through plastic surgery. Original.

Patrick Sanchez delivers a hilarious, moving, and all-too-true snapshot of a generation of women stretched between extremes, frazzled by time and tides, and determined to make everything work without losing themselves in the process. Jennifer Costas has her hands full. She's the single mother of a five-year-old son; her full-time job is only getting busier; her force-of-nature college roommate recently showed up on her doorstep in need of a place to stay . . . indefinitely; her increasingly cranky "old-world" mother answers the phone every morning with, "I'm not dead" and her newly out-of-the-closet ex-husband is constantly late with his child support payments while he tries to get his new restaurant, Gonads (think gay Hooters) off the ground. She feels guilty about not making "stay-at-home mom cookies" and wary about tip-toeing into the dating scene carrying thirty-six years' worth of baggage. Having it all means juggling it all, and Jennifer's trying desperately not to drop anything. But just when Jennifer thinks she's operating at maximum capacity, her mother's health begins to fail. Faced with taking care of her mother in addition to her son, keeping her career on track, and maintaining some semblance of a social life, Jennifer's in for the ride of her life-one that will challenge her sense of humor, her sense of self, and her sense of sanity. "A wonderful read! I loved it" -Alisa Valdes Rodriguez, New York Times bestselling author on Tight "A frank comedy of manners that exposes both the highs and lows of the modern quest for youth and beauty" -Kirkus Reviews on Tight Patrick Sanchez grew up in the Maryland suburbs of Washington, D.C. After surviving twelve years of Catholic school, Patrick attended George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia, where he majored in psychology (with a minor in naps, The Price Is Right, and The Young and the Restless). Prior to his career as a novelist, Patrick worked as a profess

Once Upon A Nervous Breakdown

Kensington Trade

Girlfriends

A fresh and hilarious debut novel follows the exploits of three unforgettable woman--Gina, an assistant bank manager who has hit an all-time low and is looking for Mr. Maybe; Cheryl, who has decided to leave her vain boyfriend and peruse the personal ads; and Linda, a sensible Senior Customer Service Representative who may have found the lesbian lover of her dreams--as they search for love, luck, and perfection. Original. 25,000 first printing.

This wickedly witty, urbane novel tackles the ups and downs of female friendship, and the ultimate question for every young woman searching for the perfect job, apartment, and man--or woman--in the big city: What's a nice girl like you doing with a life like this? Gina knows there are worse things than being dateless for her ten-year high school reunion--for example, being dateless at yet another wedding. But after witnessing one lavish nuptial too many, she wonders if it's time to give up on Mr. Right, and settle for Mr. Maybe. . .. A chic, African-American woman, Cheryl loves the diversity of city life. But despite her open mind and free spirit, she still longs for a husband. And she's willing to break every rule of online dating to find him. . .. When Linda meets Rosa, she's sure the beautiful Latina is her future--even though she's soon reminded that everyone has a past. . . Between personal misadventures and professional mishaps, all three women will find that when the going gets tough what you need most is your sense of humor--and your girlfriends. . . "Clearly taking his cue from Candace Bushnell (Sex and the City) and Helen Fielding (of Bridget Jones fame), Sanchez's style is light and entertaining." --Publishers Weekly

Dramas & Plays

Kensington

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The Way It Is

The Way It Is

Tight

Tight

Once Upon A Nervous Breakdown

Girlfriends

Girlfriends