Alexis Daria
5 SeriesAlexis Daria is an author known for her stories featuring successful Latinx characters and their families. She debuted with "Take the Lead," which won the 2018 RITA Award for Best First Book.
In "Take the Lead," the debut novel by Alexis Daria and the first in the Dance Off series, Gina Morales enters her fifth season on a celebrity dance competition with a determination to win. Her new partner, Stone, comes from the Alaskan wilderness reality show "Living Wild." Initially resistant to the reality TV format, Stone finds himself drawn to Gina. Together, they navigate the challenges of the competition and their undeniable attraction, aiming for the finals.
