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A Chef’s Kiss Audiobook Pre-order Bonus
Now’s the time to take advantage of the pre-order bonus for A CHEF’S KISS. Order this audiobook plus two others FREE when you sign up at audiobooks.com
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About A CHEF’S KISS:
A welcome second chance…Or a recipe for disaster?
After their ill-fated fling quashed her dreams, small-town chef Philippa Gayle’s onetime rival-turned-lover Dominic Crawford upended her life. But when Philippa’s forced together with the celebrity cook on a project that could change her life, there’s no denying that the flames that were lit years ago were only banked, not extinguished. Can Philippa trust Dominic enough to let him in…or are they just cooking up another heartbreak?
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Second Take at Love is LIVE!
SECOND TAKE AT LOVE is LIVE!
This book is the third standalone title in the Small Town Secrets series.
Fake and secret relationships * Overcoming heartbreak * A mystery from the past.
She’s no trespasser…but causing trouble just the same.
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Teaser excerpt
Myles went outside to the deck.
Farther down, Holland stood with her back toward him, leaning her hands on the wide railing.
She stared ahead, perfectly still.
Maybe he was disturbing her.
He turned to go back inside.
“You don’t have to leave.” Her voice reached Myles before he opened the door.
He’d needed air, partly because of her. Even when he hadn’t been looking at Holland, he’d been aware of her presence across the table. Clearing his head before rejoining the group had been the plan.
But leaving would be rude. And honestly, he didn’t want to.
As he reached Holland, the scent of her perfume, soft and sweet, wafted in the air.
He glanced at her at the same time she looked at him. She’d refreshed her lip color. The shade reminded him of a lush, ripe plum. Suddenly, a longing stirred inside of him to press his mouth to hers for a taste of their promising sweetness.
Not trusting himself to resist doing just that, he moved a fraction away from her. What was wrong with him? He usually had more control than this. And it wasn’t like he’d never been around a pretty woman before.
Myles lightly gripped the railing. He released a breath and a small chuckle. “I really messed up this afternoon, didn’t I?”
“Yes, you did.” A hint of a teasing smile signaled she wasn’t going to make this easy on him.
“But I have a good excuse.”
“Oh really?” She turned toward him. “And what would that be?”
“A few weeks ago, a group of kids nearly started a fire in the back of the house. When I saw you, I thought…” Myles searched for the right words.
She laughed. “You thought I was there to cause trouble?”
“Yeah, something like that.” He faced her. “But you really should take some of the responsibility off my shoulders. You could have straightened out the situation by telling me who you were and why you were there.”
“I was too afraid.” Humor shone in her eyes. “You threatened to tattle on me to my parents.”
Read the rest of this excerpt HERE.
About the book:
Hoping to get away from the hustle of Hollywood, producer Holland Ainsley finds the perfect subject for her new project. Except the old Maryland farmhouse comes with widower Myles Alexander. His goal is to fix up the place and sell it, not have a beloved memory become some documentary. Holland’s vision may prove more enticing than Myles’s battered heart imagines. Is his heart also ready for a reality check on happiness?
The Last Rule of Makeups is 99¢
THE LAST RULE OF MAKEUPS is 99¢ for a limited time.
Cori and Grey’s second chance romance is the third standalone title in the Breakup Bash series. This trilogy features three girlfriends who decide to celebrate their recent breakups in a very BIG way.
What’s been said about THE LAST RULE OF MAKEUPS?
“I loved how the story flowed so seamlessly. I felt like I was there experiencing their budding love affair.” —Jennifer, Romance in Color
“Hot hot hot!…I was cheering for Cori and Grey from the moment they began to rekindle their relationship.” —Megan W., NetGalley
Pick up your copy of the book along with the rest of the series here:
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Cori Ross is thanking her lucky stars. Sure, her long-time boyfriend just dumped her, but that’s a good thing. In her rush to find Mr. Right, she realizes she almost settled for Mr. Just Okay. And that’s definitely not okay. So, tonight, she’s out with her friends at the Breakup Bash—a private party for women celebrating their break-ups—and she’s actually celebrating. Still, it was too close a call. So she makes a deal with herself—no guys for six months.
Unfortunately, just as she’s leaving the club, she runs into her old boyfriend, Grey Latham—the guy she’d always wanted to be Mr. Right. Great. What a time to swear off guys. Maybe she needs to change the deal—no relationships for six months. There’s no reason why she can’t have a fling, right? Because Grey still holds the title of the best sex she’s ever had.
There’s no way this could go wrong. Grey is on his way to international DJ fame—he’s only in town for a short time, and then he’ll be gone again. No harm in burning up the sheets while it lasts.
Too bad neither expected what happened next…
Each book in the Breakup Bash series is STANDALONE:
* The First Rule of Hook-Ups
* Rules of a Rebound
* The Last Rule of Makeups
The Cowgirl’s Surprise Match is a Fresh Pick at Fresh Fiction
I’m happy to announce THE COWGIRL’S SURPRISE MATCH was chosen as a Fresh Pick! A Fresh Pick is selected by Fresh Fiction reviewers and readers. The book was spotlighted on their website.
THE COWGIRL’S SURPRISE MATCH is also in the running for a 2023 Fresh
Fiction Readers Choice Award. Finalists will be announced in March
2024. The awards will be presented in Texas at Fresh Fiction’s Boas & Tiaras
event.
“I’m happy to keep up with Nina Crespo’s pleasant and well-drawn family at the Tillbridge Stables. THE COWGIRL’S SURPRISE MATCH is a fun contemporary romance…” Clare. O., Fresh Fiction.
More about THE COWGIRL’S SURPRISE MATCH…
A sweet charade takes an unexpected turn!
Dearly beloved, we are (not) gathered together…Maid of honor Zurie Tillbridge has been working secretly with best man Mace Calderone to plan her cousin Tristan’s wedding to a well-known actress. To keep their wedding plans from leaking to the press, Zurie and Mace must pretend they are the ones getting married. Cake tasting and flower arranging seem like harmless fun…until wary workaholic Zurie realizes she’s feeling something real for her fake fiancé…
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Early Valentine’s Day Book Love Deals
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner so it’s the perfect time to share some book deals you’ll love. They end today (Friday, 1/27) so don’t wait! And don’t forget to order copies for your favorite people and share the news with a friend.
Pre-order copies of SECOND TAKE AT LOVE (Small Town Secrets Series) from Barnes & Noble and get 25% off—digital and print. Use code: PREORDER25.
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She’s no trespasser…but causing trouble just the same.
Hoping to get away from the hustle of Hollywood, producer Holland Ainsley finds the perfect subject for her new project. Except the old Maryland farmhouse comes with widower Myles Alexander. His goal is to fix up the place and sell it, not have a beloved memory become some documentary. Holland’s vision may prove more enticing than Myles’s battered heart imagines. Is his heart also ready for a reality check on happiness?
On the steamy side…
The audiobook for TAKE ME IF YOU DARE is 50% off.
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One decadent dare, one steamy night…
It’s been a year since Jasmine Stewart dumped her cheating ex, so when her best friend dares her to have a one-night stand during a business trip to Miami, Jasmine is all in. But just as she hits her cheesy-come-ons limit, a wickedly hot former soldier comes to her rescue.
Security specialist Ethan Worth’s instincts tell him the gorgeous woman at the bar is trouble. After a sexy dance and even sexier kiss, he knows she is. But when their scintillating night leads to more, the possibility of another long distance relationship sends Jasmine running for the door.
Until the unthinkable happens. Jasmine’s company assigns her to Bode-Wynn, the military security firm where Ethan works. Forced back together, the undeniable heat between them flares to life. But sex is all it can ever be, because taking it further goes against everything Jasmine wants…and everything Ethan fears.
Fortune’s Dream House is LIVE
It’s my Book Birthday. Fortune’s Dream House is LIVE!
“A dream of the heart that makes emotions swoon and the soul smile. Crespo turns a sweet fantasy into an irresistible reality. Max and Eliza are adorably unforgettable. Fortune’s Dream House is a heartache that you can’t put down.” – (Isha C., Blogger, Reader, Reviewer – Hopeless Romantic)
All’s fair in love and real estate…
They’re practically strangers. But for Max Fortune Maloney to get his house bid accepted, he has to convince his agent, Eliza Henry, to pretend they’re wildly in love and heading for the altar. Eliza needs the deal to advance her career, but she fears jeopardizing her reputation almost as much as she fears falling for the sweet-talking cowboy. Her heart, she warns him, is not for sale!
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