Waltz on the Wild Side by Alana Albertson‏

  Waltz on the Wild Side
by Alana Albertson
Dancing under the Stars #2
Publication Date: May 4, 2014
Genres: Chick Lit, Contemporary, Romance
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Synopsis: Two ballroom superstars from different corners of the world. Former best friends now sworn bitter rivals.

Salomé

The dance I choreographed won an Emmy—but someone else claimed it.

The man I loved just got engaged—but another woman is wearing his ring.

I'm the reigning world champion ballroom dancer—but I'm not "TV material."

I'm too curvy.

I'm too short.

I'm too real.

Fuck Hollywood.

I'm no longer hiding behind the wings. I'm no longer letting people steal my life. I'm ready for my turn in the spotlight—no matter what the consequences.

Vika

I left my country, my home, my language, my heart.

For a chance to have a life in America—live without prejudice and pain.

For freedom, I've given my heart and soul.

Love now means nothing to me but success and security.

Until I met him—the long haired rock and roll drummer with a boyish grin.

True love and acceptance will destroy everything I've worked for.

I'm ready for my chance for happiness - no matter what the consequences.

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About the Author

Alana Albertson is the former President of both Romance Writers of Americas’s Young Adult and Chick Lit chapters and the founder of Academe Advantage, a college admissions & test preparation company. Alana Albertson holds a Masters of Education from Harvard University and a Bachelor of Arts in English from Stanford University. A recovering professional ballroom dancer, Alana currently writes contemporary romance and young adult fiction. She lives in San Diego, California, with her husband, two young sons, and four dogs. When she’s not spending her time needlepointing, dancing, or saving dogs from high kill shelters through Pugs N Roses, the rescue she founded, she can be found watching episodes of House Hunters, Homeland, or Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making the Team.

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Review

4 stars

Waltz on the Wild Side by Alana Albertson is a story about two dancers who used to be best friends. Salomé has the pressure put on her about her appearance. She's not skinny enough, she's short and is horrible at doing interviews. She also has to deal with seeing her ex-boyfriend and dance partner with her replacement. Vika had it hard as a child, being shipped to the United States to live her baba(grandma) to have the chance at a better life. She's married to someone who is a lot older and has step-children, one who is older, one that's the same age and younger. She has worked hard to get to the top, but when she meets her childhood crush, she realizes that she wants to experience love. Not the love she's used to, for security and success. But can she deal with the consequences. This is a great journey through the ups and downs of professional dancers who want it all. The title and love of their life.
Alana Albertson does a great job of writing about the emotional life of a dancer. It does start off a little slow, but does pick up and get better! It was a good read that I would recommend!

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