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Tastes So Sweet

31 Thursday Mar 2022

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Forbidden fruit has never tasted better…

After losing her parents in high school, Ryan Landry grew up fast, solely focusing on supporting her younger twin sisters. With the twins now preparing for college, the financial stakes are raised so Ryan enters a restaurant manager of the year contest. Her chances for the grand prize are strong—after all, she’s the executive manager of Everheart Bar and Fine Dining, which is as famous for its exemplary service as it is for its mouth-watering food.

The only thing standing in her way? The restaurant’s Michelin star patriarch chef. Ryan meets his near-impossible challenges, except this creates another obstacle—increased temptation with her best friend and pastry chef Weston Everheart. She’s fought to keep Weston in the friend zone, because romantic fraternization means immediate firing, and she needs her job and the prize money more than ever.

But when she realizes Weston has also been in love with her for years, it becomes impossible to maintain business as usual. Will Ryan play it safe or finally listen to her heart?

CW: Deceased parents (off page background), minor car accident with ER visit

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A Tasty Dish

21 Tuesday Sep 2021

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The show must go on…

Kasi Blythewood has spent most of her life in the shadow of her famous film producer father who’s deliberately kept her under his thumb with tough love. Ready to make a name for herself, Kasi secretly heads to Austin for a film conference to rustle up some financing for her dream project—an indie series that showcases cuisine from around the world.

When Kasi meets chef Declan Everheart, it’s instant lust spiced with an intriguing business opportunity. Declan’s father, a Michelin star chef, is interested in funding her film, but there is a sexy string attached—Declan must be a producer on her series. Not ideal. Kasi craves independence, and she knows business and pleasure never mix well, but she’s exhausted all other options.

Declan’s more than just eye candy and Kasi’s not blind. She immediately discovers Declan’s not just a natural producer and talented chef, he also shines on camera as the host. Can Kasi convince Declan to break away from his father and build the life he wants…with her?

CW: Deceased parent (off page background), friend in an accident with hospital stay (and followup recovery), friend’s divorce

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Preorder Giveaway for An Acquired Taste

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I can’t believe An Acquired Taste will be out in exactly 4 weeks from today! In anticipation, I’d like to give away a few items I’ve been super excited about.

Amanda Linsmieir made limited edition candles especially for Rowan and Knox and they’re wonderfully scented with rosemary, tangerine, and vanilla. Knox is a self-proclaimed Pasta King but he approves of Gourmet Texas Pasta made with whole wheat and wholesome ingredients in Rowan’s hometown suburb of Austin (Round Rock). They were kind to donate pasta for this giveaway. If you love amazing pasta, check out their website and place an order. Handmade soaps because wait until you read that tub scene. 😊

For the first 20 people who send me proof of your preorder of An Acquired Taste, I’ll send you a Rowan and Knox card with a yummy recipe on back plus a bookmark with a code for a free short story from me.

For all who send me proof of your preorder of An Acquired Taste, I’ll enter you in a giveaway where 2 people will win the grand prize of the following:
🍽 A signed and personalized copy of An Acquired Taste
🍽 A mug printed with An Acquired Taste
🍽 An exclusive Rowan & Knox Rosemary and Tangerine Jam beeswax candle
🍽 A Uniquely handmade soap
🍽 Gourmet Texas Pasta (gluten-free options available if requested)

TO ENTER
• DM/Inbox/Email me your proof of preorder (Kelly@KellyCainAuthor.com or KellyCainAuthor on all socials)

OTHER INFO:
• US only please
• Must provide proof of preorder purchase and valid mailing address
• Must be 18 or over to enter
• Not affiliated with Instagram/Facebook
• Ends June 8, 2021 & winners announced June 9, 2021

Release day for Twist My Heart

30 Tuesday Mar 2021

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FROM EXCITING ROMANCE AUTHOR BROOKE TAYLOR

Book one in the Wicked Games series

After a tornado drops a feisty fugitive into the arms of a steel-hearted warrior, she must convince him to help her and her not-so-little dog evade a wicked enemy.

When a tornado drops Thea Gale and her not-so-little dog Titan into the arms of a steel-hearted warrior, she has no idea the trouble she is in. Lucky for her, the battle-scarred Navy SEAL who comes to her rescue knows a few things about evading wicked enemies.

Nickolas Steele is certain the right thing to do is to turn the filterless fugitive and her overprotective canine in to the authorities. But is the captivating amnesiac really a threat or is she the one whose life is in grave danger?

Nik can’t shake the feeling Thea’s past has come back to claim her, and discovering who she really is might be more deadly than either of them is prepared for. In order to enlist Nik’s help, Thea must not only confront the trauma of her former life but also penetrate the carefully forged armor protecting what’s left of Nik’s heart.

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Release day for Children of Chicago (horror)

09 Tuesday Feb 2021

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ONE OF THE “MOST ANTICIPATED CRIME BOOKS OF 2021″—CrimeReads

ONE OF THE “MOST ANTICIPATED RELEASES OF 2021″—Book Riot

ONE OF THE “11 CRIME NOVELS YOU SHOULD READ THIS FEBRUARY”—CrimeReads

ONE OF “2021’S MOST ANTICIPATED NEW RELEASES”—Books in The Freezer

This horrifying retelling of the Pied Piper fairytale set in present-day Chicago is an edge of your seat, chills up the spine, thrill ride. ‪

When Detective Lauren Medina sees the calling card at a murder scene in Chicago’s Humboldt Park neighborhood, she knows the Pied Piper has returned. When another teenager is brutally murdered at the same lagoon where her sister’s body was found floating years before, she is certain that the Pied Piper is not just back, he’s looking for payment he’s owed from her. Lauren’s torn between protecting the city she has sworn to keep safe, and keeping a promise she made long ago with her sister’s murderer. She may have to ruin her life by exposing her secrets and lies to stop the Pied Piper before he collects.

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Cynthia (Cina) Pelayo is the author of LOTERIA, SANTA MUERTE, THE MISSING, POEMS OF MY NIGHT, and the upcoming CHILDREN OF CHICAGO by Agora/Polis Books. Pelayo is an International Latino Book Award winning author and an Elgin Award nominee. She lives in Chicago with her family.

The Gentleman’s Daughter Cover Reveal

26 Tuesday Jan 2021

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Perfect for lovers of historical romantic mysteries.

Sir Henry, secret agent to the crown, must marry a lady above reproach to afford his illegitimate daughter entrance into society. After narrowly escaping marriage to a highborn bigot, he takes an assignment in Brighton, leading him to an abandoned abbey full of dark whispers, and a sinister secret society, the very one Henry has been investigating for three years.

Isabella is as beautiful as she is talented, but falling in love isn’t part of her plans. She only wants to paint, forget her painful past, and keep her overbearing mother at bay. But gaining one’s independence isn’t easy for a woman in 1823, so Isabella embarks on a fake courtship with Sir Henry. Soon, love and a painting career no longer seem so utterly incompatible.

But when the man Isabella fears most kidnaps her, all appears lost. Realizing the kidnapper is part of the same organization he is investigating, Henry chases after them. Entrapped in a web of secrets, both Henry and Isabella must face old enemies, and fight for their happily ever after.

About the Author

Bianca M Schwarz was born in Germany, spent her formative years in London, and lives in Los Angeles with her husband and teenage son. She has been telling stories all her life and holds a degree in English literature. Her first novel is THE INNKEEPER’S DAUGHTER. THE GENTLEMAN’S DAUGHTER is the second and most sweepingly romantic book in THE GENTLEMAN SPY SERIES.

Launch for Noel, Alabama

20 Tuesday Oct 2020

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She’s finally come home, but will she choose to stay?

Bailey Boone wasn’t like the other girls in Ministry, Alabama. Her creative soul drove her from home—and Seth McKay—at eighteen. Now she’s home with a film crew to save her current Christmas project—and maybe get that promotion. But will Seth, her ghost of Christmas past, give her a reason to stay?

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