The Aguero Sisters by Cristina Garcia.
Constancia and Reina are sisters, born in Cuba but raised apart. Haunted by their mother's mysterious death and their father's suicide, the two eventually come together in Miami. But the key to understanding the family saga lies in Cuba, and Constancia returns to find it. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. RC 45692.

Aphrodite: A Memoir of the Senses by Isabel Allende.
In this memoir written during her fiftieth year, Allende reflects on her relationship with food and eroticism. Combines research with personal experience. Focuses on food as an aphrodisiac and its effects on lovemaking. Includes select recipes for two portions. Descriptions of sex. BR 11693.

Body Snatcher by Juan Carlos Onetti.
First published in 1964. Larsen, known as Body Snatcher, tries to set up the "perfect brothel" in Santa Maria. A legal permit is issued, but then the townspeople object. At the same time, crazed Julita starts an affair with her late husband’s younger brother. Each story revolves around a tragicomic attempt to preserve ideals, but circumstances prevent such dreams from coming true. Some strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. RC 35268.

How the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accents by Julia Alvarez.
The four Garcia girls and their parents escape the secret police in the Dominican Republic by moving to the United States. Vignettes from different family members' perspectives illustrate the culture shock they experience when they trade their pampered lifestyle for their new status as immigrants. The daughters become very Americanized, much to their Papi's disapproval. Strong language and descriptions of sex. RC 34544.

Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel.
When Pedro asks Mama Elena for the hand of her youngest daughter, Tita, he is offered her sister instead. By family tradition, Tita is to remain unmarried to care for her mother. Tita, a magical cook, shares recipes that, seasoned by her emotions, have an extraordinary impact on the events that follow her mother's decision. Descriptions of sex. RC 36256, BR 9187.

A Little Love by C.C. Medina.
In alternating chapters of the book, four Latina women in Miami discuss their romantic lives in English and Spanish. Divorced Cuban Isabel feels like a failure, Mercy concentrates on selling real estate while waiting for "senor right," Lucinda's husband betrays her, and Julia resists marrying her lover. Some descriptions of sex. RC 51785.

Of Love and Other Demons by Gabriel Garcia Marquez.
Set in a South American seaport town during the colonial era, with its sharp division between the rich and poor classes. Twelve-year-old Sierva Maria de Todos Los Angeles is bitten by a rabid dog and handed over to the church for exorcism, where she is adored by a bookish priest. Their forbidden love becomes a symbol of barriers breaking and cultures blending. RC 40555.

Tent of Miracles by Jorge Amado.
In Bahai, Brazil, a poor poet is commissioned to track down the facts in the life of the late Pedro Archango, writer, anthropologist, and woman-chaser, said to be in league with the Devil himself. Explicit descriptions of sex. RC 15045.

Who Killed Palomino Molero? by Mario Vargas Llosa.
A detective story with a political punch focusing on two back country Peruvian policemen who investigate the torture and murder of a young soldier. As the two detectives go about their job of questioning and searching for suspects, they also uncover racial antagonism, sexual taboos, and a corrupt military. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. RC 26947.

Yo! by Julia Alvarez.
Yolanda's friends and the Garcia family want revenge! Yolanda has written about their lives and secrets in her popular novel. Now it is their turn to speak their minds about her. Strong language and descriptions of sex. RC 44910.