Once upon a time, Alexandria “Alex” Thompson thought she had it all—a dreamy husband, a picture-perfect life, and a future wrapped in a big, shiny bow. And then? Plot twist. Divorce papers, broken promises, and enough emotional baggage to fill a Bellagio suite.
Welcome to Desert Nights, the debut novel by Cristina Rose, where heartbreak isn’t the end—it’s the beginning of something fierce, fabulous, and completely unexpected.
Alex isn’t running away—she’s showing up. Recently divorced and raising two kids in the city where she thought her fairytale would last forever, she’s trading in her pity party for power moves, late-night laughs, and a little desert magic. In Vegas, second chances come with a side of stilettos and sass.
Enter the Desert Queens—Lily, Rachel, Sophie, and Charlotte—her ride-or-die girl gang. They’re bold, brilliant, slightly unhinged (in the best way), and always ready with martinis and unsolicited advice. Together, they remind Alex that healing isn’t about perfection—it’s about hot mess brunches, flirty texts you probably shouldn’t send, and remembering who the hell you are.
And just when she’s finally finding her rhythm again, in walks Marco—mysterious, magnetic, and very much a distraction. He’s got secrets, smoldering eyes, and the kind of energy that makes you forget your to-do list… and your name. But someone’s leaving cryptic warnings: He’s not who you think he is. Is it Jack, her steady-but-complicated ex? A jealous stranger? Or someone closer than she realizes?
Vegas may be the city that never sleeps, but Alex is done sleeping on herself.
Desert Nights is part rom-com, part emotional glow-up, and all heart. Cristina Rose infuses Alex’s journey with wit, grit, and enough realness to make you laugh, cry, and text your best friend all in one breath. It’s a love letter to reinvention, a toast to female friendships, and a reminder that sometimes, the best bet you’ll ever make… is on you.
Grab your copy of Desert Nights today—available now on Amazon and at Cristina Rose’s official website. Come for the chaos. Stay for the cocktails. And remember: in Vegas and in life, anything can happen after dark.