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FOR NETGALLEY MEMBERS — A LIMITED TIME ONLY – Maria Elena Writes

Rhapsody in Black: Darkly Elegant Mystery

What a great read! If you like crime mysteries and are a ballet aficionado, this is a perfect book for you! Maria Elena Alonso Sierra pirouettes her readers straight into the glittering yet dangerous underworld of professional ballet, a surprisingly uber competitive and cut throat realm filled with brutality and deadly ambition. A mesmerizing and haunting thriller that sticks the landing with a breathtaking surprise ending.

~ Rita on October 19, 2025

A Flower from Keanu: A Town of Hidden Glen Novella by Maria Elena Alonso-Sierra, though it follows familiar genre conventions, is emotionally satisfying, and rewards the reader with the happiness one of the main characters has long been denied. It doesn’t break new ground; instead, it follows the usual tropes of the romance genre with a welcome dash of danger and suspense. However, it finds its uniqueness its emotional impact and thematic coherence, executed through steady pacing that smoothly leads to a renewal and a restoration of magnificent proportions. This novel is undoubtedly a memorable work that speaks right to the often-invisible resilience of the human spirit.

~ Feather Quill Book Reviews, July 2, 2026

The Book of Hours -- "This is a real mix of romance, crime, and suspense, full of mystery, everything a great story needs. Fantastic story, really well-written and gripping."

~ Readers' Favorite

The Fish Tank: And Other Short Stories -- "A gracefully-written, varied collection of entertaining, touching, suspenseful, and thought-provoking short stories. Maria Elena skillfully paints rich scenes and crafts interesting characters. Her prose is vivid and distinct. You will not want to miss this collection!"

~ NY Literary Magazine

Hanging Softly in the Night: A Detective Nick Larson Novel -- "Alonso-Sierra has crafted a story that is equally intriguing and chilling, with unexpected developments, set in New York City. As more murders crop up, appearing as suicide deaths, the plot becomes more riveting, with sharp-witted characters, backstories, and an unraveling case that keeps you turning one page after another..."

~ Literary Titan Book Reviews

The Coin -- "A suspenseful, sexy romantic thriller ... a page-turner."

~ Kirkus Reviews