: By placing Jessi in New York—a city far from her comfort zone—Baker uses the "city of skyscrapers" as a catalyst for personal growth and romantic vulnerability. About the Author

: Both protagonists enter the relationship with hidden truths. Jessi’s lie about "Jonny" creates comedic friction, while Álex’s secret provides the dramatic stakes necessary for the story's climax.

Mi Chico Prohibido , authored by the Andalusian writer Ariadna Baker , is a Spanish-language contemporary romance that blends humor with emotional tension. The story begins on a flight to New York, where Jessi, traveling alone for the first time, meets Álex, an attractive older man.