Red Path

by Neri Lopez

Johnny “Thunder” Thunderbird, a Lakota American Indian, has been tasked with designing and opening an American Indian Cultural Center in South Florida built to teach non-natives about their history and culture. Isabel “Isa” Gonzalez, a Cuban legal immigrant, has caught Thunder’s eye and he is willing to beg, tease, dry-clean her clothes, and even embarrass himself just to get a date with her. Their relationship is hot and tumultuous with a lot of twists and turns. Can these two very different people from different walks of life make it work in this ever changing world? Will their families break them apart or bring them together?

255 pages, Paperback

Published October 16, 2023

About the author

Neri Lopez is a two-time Global Book Awards–winning author of romantic suspense whose work blends cultural awareness, emotional depth, and action-driven narratives. Her award-winning novels Red Path and Deputy Sean have been recognized for their thoughtful exploration of relationships, heritage, and resilience.

A former educator in Spanish, 2D Art, and Digital Design, Neri brings a multidisciplinary perspective to her writing. She lives in Florida and runs Siren Book & Craft, where she sells her handmade crochet items at local art shows. Her Path Series was first conceived over thirty years ago. That series is now complete. The next series she’s working on is Haven Island PD: Protecting Paradise, which honors and showcases our awesome men and women in blue.

Her books are not YA; they are contemporary adult romance suspense books.