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Adoption romance book, TWO SIDES OF A SECRET

29 Wednesday Mar 2023

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adoptee, adoption, adoption romance, Black Jewish Romance, blewish, Contemporary romance, jewish romance, only one bed, only one sleeping bag

A Kiss From the Past is an adoption romance book. This is book 2 in the Secret Ties series and available for pre-order, due to release July 18, 2023.

Overview

💙Adoptee Romance

💙Political Fixer

💙Secret Family Ties

💙Only One Bed

💙Only One Sleeping Bag

💙Steamy Romance

Synopsis

Her family history has more thorns than roses…

Lauren Steele has always been grateful for her adoptive family’s love and support. So much so that she takes over the family floral business when her parents retire, despite her dreams of working on political campaigns. Instead of crafting clever speeches, she spends her days writing out romantic messages on behalf of her clients—a bittersweet reminder that she’s never been on the receiving end of one of these orders. She’s accepted her simple life, until the sexiest man she’s ever met walks into her shop looking for a job.

Ben Specter fixes problems for a living, and he’s been hired to investigate Lauren. His client is a wealthy, powerfully connected man running for governor, and Ben’s research unearthed a massive skeleton in the man’s closet—a secret older sister that his mother never mentioned. Getting closer to Lauren is strictly business, but the more time Ben spends with her, the more the lines between work and pleasure blur.

But when his deception is revealed, will Lauren be able to trust Ben and believe that what they shared was real?

CW

Adoption discovery, death of birth parent (background).

Series information

The adoption romance book, Two Sides of a Secret, will release Tuesday, July 18, 2023. This is book 21 in the Secret Ties series. The release of book 3 will be in 2023 as well. An adoptee center all 3 books along with a love interest somehow tied to their journey. They have both a Black and Black Jewish main character. The POV is dual, told from both main characters. The setting is primarily in Berkley, CA, but occasionally travel to other parts of CA.

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Event Signed Paperback Pre-order

28 Saturday Jan 2023

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Contemporary romance, Event pre-order, Romance, Signed paperback

Upcoming event – Steamy Lit Con (August 2023)

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A Kiss From the Past – signed copy

Everything she thought she knew about herself is a lie. Nichelle Sampson is living the life she always dreamed of. She’s a political science professor like her father, is in her sorority’s leadership like her mother, and has wonderful friends. The only thing missing is romance. But when a letter and mysterious ring arrive, Nichelle’s perfect life is shattered. She’s shocked to learn that she’s adopted, bi-racial, and her origin story isn’t what her parents claimed. Looking for the truth, Nichelle sets out to unlock the secrets behind her birth family through the heirloom ring. Geochemist Clark Lin-Lee prefers spending time alone in his lab, but when a beautiful professor visits his family jewelry store intent to solve a mystery, he agrees to accompany her. Clark should say no—he has his own unresolved family history and is secretly scheduled to testify against Nichelle’s mother’s company in his latest conservation case. But Nichelle is as persuasive as she is sexy, and for the first time in his life, Clark is ready for an adventure. Can Nichelle and Clark wade through the increasing questions together or will secrets drive them apart?

$17.99

Two Sides of a Secret

Two Sides of a Secret – signed copy

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An Acquired Taste – signed copy

May the best chef win… After four years at the country’s top culinary school and several years as head chef in her mother’s restaurant, Rowan Townsend has built a notable reputation. Her farm-to-table collard greens have long been bringing everyone to the yard, but limits on the restaurant’s size have led to long waits. Looking to expand the restaurant, she enters a televised chef competition. The problem? Her infuriatingly-talented nemesis from culinary school also enters. To the culinary world, Knox Everheart is restaurant royalty. As much as Rowan wants to deny it, he’s a gifted chef. Rowan knows her arrogant arch-nemesis is confident he’ll win—he’s certainly given her a run for her money more times than she’d like to admit. But this time, she’s ready to show him who’s boss. Their rivalry soon sparks fireworks in the kitchen and, as the competition heats up, so does Rowan’s attraction to Knox. And somewhere between pasta and gumbo, they both need to decide what’s worth fighting for.

$13.99

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A Tasty Dish – signed copy

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?

$13.99

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Tastes So Sweet – signed copy

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?

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Adoption romance book, A KISS FROM THE PAST

17 Monday Oct 2022

Posted by Kelly Cain in A Kiss From the Past

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Contemporary romance, only one bed

Picture of the cover of the book, A Kiss From the Past, by Kelly Cain, part of the Secret Ties series. The cover is dark blue with small yellow patterns in the 4 corners, light-blue fronds spread throughout, a pink conch ring, a pink Magen David symbol, and a pink convertible car with light blue tires.

A Kiss From the Past is an adoption romance book. This is book 1 in the Secret Ties series and available for pre-order, due to release April 20, 2023.

Overview

💙Adoptee Romance

💙Secret Family Ties

💙Only One Bed

💙Messy Family Dynamics

💙Steamy Romance

Synopsis

Everything she thought she knew about herself is a lie.

Nichelle Sampson is living the life she always dreamed of. She’s a political science professor like her father, is in her sorority’s leadership like her mother, and has wonderful friends. The only thing missing is romance. But when a letter and mysterious ring arrive, Nichelle’s perfect life is shattered. She’s shocked to learn that she’s adopted, bi-racial, and her origin story isn’t what her parents claimed. Looking for the truth, Nichelle sets out to unlock the secrets behind her birth family through the heirloom ring.

Geochemist Clark Lin-Lee prefers spending time alone in his lab, but when a beautiful professor visits his family jewelry store intent to solve a mystery, he agrees to accompany her. Clark should say no—he has his own unresolved family history and is secretly scheduled to testify against Nichelle’s mother’s company in his latest conservation case. But Nichelle is as persuasive as she is sexy, and for the first time in his life, Clark is ready for an adventure.

Can Nichelle and Clark wade through the increasing questions together or will secrets drive them apart?

CW

Death of a sibling (off page before story begins) as well as sibling illness and surgery on page, mention of cancer, and thirdly an adoption discovery.

Series information

The adoption romance book, A Kiss From the Past, will release Thursday, April 20, 2023. This is book 1 in the Secret Ties series. The release of books 2 and 3 will be in 2023 as well. An adoptee center all 3 books along with a love interest somehow tied to their journey. They have both a Black and Black Jewish main character. The POV is dual, told from both main characters. The setting is primarily in Berkley, CA, but occasionally travel to other parts of the US.

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Tastes So Sweet

31 Thursday Mar 2022

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Best Friends to Lovers, Cinnamon Roll Hero, Contemporary romance, Forbidden Workplace Romance, Friends to Lovers, Messy Family Dynamics, Multicultural romance, Romance, Romance book, Tastes So Sweet, The Everheart Brothers of Texas

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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3 books, out 2023, more info coming soon

29 Tuesday Mar 2022

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Book club materials – An Acquired Taste

29 Tuesday Mar 2022

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Is your book club reading An Acquired Taste? Download these questions to get the discussion started.

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A Tasty Dish

21 Tuesday Sep 2021

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A Tasty Dish, Contemporary romance, Food porn, He Wants True Love, Indie Filmmaker, Messy Family Dynamics, Multicultural romance, Romance, Romance book, She Wants A Fling, Stuck Together, The Everheart Brothers of Texas, World Cuisine

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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05 Saturday Jun 2021

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🍽️ Excerpt & Giveaway ~ AN ACQUIRED TASTE by Kelly Cain 🍽️

Head over to Read Your Writes Book Reviews and enter to win an Amazon $25 gift card.

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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

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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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