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Carla de Guzman

    Manila Takes Manhattan
    Unmasking Latinx Ministry for Episcopalians
    The Last Guy You Kiss
    • 2025

      The Last Guy You Kiss

      • 288 stránek
      • 11 hodin čtení

      Set against a backdrop of intrigue and mystery, the story unfolds as whispers of secrets and hidden truths come to light. Characters navigate a web of deception, where the boundaries between reality and speculation blur. As the plot thickens, the protagonists must confront the consequences of their discoveries, leading to unexpected revelations that challenge their perceptions. Themes of trust, betrayal, and the quest for knowledge drive the narrative, making for a compelling read that explores the impact of rumors on relationships and society.

      The Last Guy You Kiss
    • 2024

      Manila Takes Manhattan

      • 288 stránek
      • 11 hodin čtení

      Fans of Jasmine Guillory and Helen Hoang will adore this irresistibly engaging story of two Filipino celebrities caught between everything they want…and everything they are. Filipino musician and producer Mon Mendoza feels out of place in New York, despite landing a life-changing opportunity. All he plans for his first night is a solo dinner of pancit canton, but that’s the perfect invitation for his stunning Pinoy neighbor. Actress Olivia Angeles excels at playing characters but struggles to fit into her true self, yearning for a Hollywood niche that honors her identity. All she desires is comfort in the form of noodles and her irresistibly attractive neighbor. Their one-night encounter quickly complicates as they find themselves working together on the same movie for the next month. As they explore their sizzling chemistry, they realize they share more than just cultural backgrounds. The journey challenges them to navigate their identities and relationships while balancing their dreams and desires. With themes of self-discovery and romance, this story captures the essence of finding love and belonging amid conflicting worlds. Don’t miss other fun titles from Afterglow, including The (Fake) Dating Game by Timothy Janovsky and The Bookbinder’s Guide to Love by Katherine Garbera.

      Manila Takes Manhattan
    • 2020

      A look through a Latinx lens at how the Episcopal/Anglican church can minister to and with the Latinx community Unmasking Latinx Ministry is a unique look at the history of the Episcopal Church in the last fifty years, including a bold and insightful analysis of the institutionalization of Latinx ministries. This history is contextualized within the struggles of the Episcopal Church in terms of race, gender, and sexuality. Through a Latinx lens, the author brings fresh eyes to the challenges faced by the Episcopal Church’s ministry with and among Latinx persons and communities. Along with the historical analysis and insight, the author brings a background and formation in Episcopal churches in Puerto Rico, Texas, California and Central New York, as well as more than fifteen years of experience in a multicultural and multiracial, monolingual and bilingual congregations in New York City. Combining this history and ministry experience, the author explores specific areas where Episcopal/Anglican traditions speak to Latinx ministries and what Latinx persons and communities offer the Episcopal Church today.

      Unmasking Latinx Ministry for Episcopalians