The Five Stages of Courting Dalisay R..., Melissa de la Cruz
The Five Stages of Courting Dalisay R..., Melissa de la Cruz
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The Five Stages of Courting Dalisay Ramos

Author: Melissa de la Cruz

Narrator: Amielynn Abellera

Unabridged: 9 hr 42 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 07/09/2024


Synopsis

“You’re going to have to try a lot harder than that.”

Evan Saatchi can’t keep his eyes off his new co-worker, Dalisay Ramos.

Newly arrived from Manila to lead their travel app’s Asia division, nothing matters more to Dalisay than tradition and family. When Evan asks her out, she soundly rejects him for his cheek.

Evan learns from his Filipino friends that Dalisay expects more from potential suitors. If he wants a chance with her, he’s going to have to go through the Five Stages: the courtship ritual that lovers in the Philippines have performed for generations.

At first, Evan is skeptical—what, exactly, does “servitude” entail? And he has to sing?! But when Dalisay bets Evan that he doesn’t have the nerve to make it through the stages, the game is on.

As Evan attempts to prove to Dalisay that he can win her heart—and the bet—Dalisay is driven to distraction by Evan’s sexy labors, and soon their “courtship” turns into a sizzling secret.

But when modern love and family expectations collide, Dalisay and Evan must find a way to carry a rich history into a shared future.

About Melissa de la Cruz

Melissa de la Cruz is the #1 New York Times, #1 Publishers Weekly, and #1 IndieBound bestselling author of many critically acclaimed and award-winning novels for readers of all ages. She also edited the inspiring anthology of true stories Because I Was a Girl. Melissa grew up in Manila and moved to San Francisco with her family, where she graduated as high school salutatorian from The Convent of the Sacred Heart. At Columbia University, she majored in art history and English. She lives in West Hollywood with her husband and daughter.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Jessica on April 09, 2024

I received an ARC of this book for free from the author for promotional purposes. I’ve been a reader and fan of Melissa de la Cruz since middle school. Her books are always so fun and engaging, and this one was no exception. First off, there’s so much Filipino representation in this book. I loved it......more

Goodreads review by Jenny on April 24, 2024

The Five Stages of Courting Dalisay Ramos by Melissa de la Cruz didn't quite hit the mark for me. On one hand, I was really intrigued by the whole premise of Evan trying to win over Dalisay by going through these Filipino courtship traditions. But on the other hand, there were some aspects of the bo......more

Goodreads review by KorenaJo on June 09, 2024

This book was so cute!!!! I seriously want to eat some Filipino food now. This book starts with Delisay moving to America for work, then hello Evan Saatchi. Evan asks Delisay out and she's like "umm no thats so American" so of course he asks a filipino friend. His friend tells him about courting in......more

Goodreads review by haleysbooktoklibrary on August 21, 2024

4⭐️ This was so so cute! It wasn’t the best thing i’ve ever read but it kept me super entertained.......more

Goodreads review by Susie on August 10, 2024

3.5 stars It had some pacing issues for me, but overall a sweet and steamy love story. I loved learning a little about Filipino culture.❤️......more