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Romance Novel Recommendation
- Christina Cala, a romance enthusiast, enjoys novels for their entertainment and insights into human behavior.
- She recommends "After Hours on Milagro Street" by Angelina M. Lopez, featuring a Latina protagonist returning to her Kansas hometown.
Latino History in Kansas
- "After Hours on Milagro Street" is set in Freedom, Kansas, a town with a significant Latino history.
- Mexicans have lived in Kansas since before its statehood, with their presence linked to railroad work after the Chinese Exclusion Act.
Conflicting Goals and Romantic Tension
- The protagonist, Alex, returns to Freedom to potentially take over her family's restaurant.
- She clashes with Jeremiah, a professor who also wants to buy the restaurant, creating romantic and professional tension.