Author: Nicole Mones
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780547053738
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
This exhilarating story is the transporting tale of how the sensual, romantic elements of haute Chinese cuisine become the perfect ingredients to lift the troubled soul of a grieving American woman.
The Last Chinese Chef
Author: Nicole Mones
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780547053738
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
This exhilarating story is the transporting tale of how the sensual, romantic elements of haute Chinese cuisine become the perfect ingredients to lift the troubled soul of a grieving American woman.
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780547053738
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
This exhilarating story is the transporting tale of how the sensual, romantic elements of haute Chinese cuisine become the perfect ingredients to lift the troubled soul of a grieving American woman.
A Royal Chef: A Sweet Romance Novella
Author: Caroline Mickelson
Publisher: Santa Rosa Royal Romance
ISBN: 9781719980586
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
When Tex-Mex chef Madison Bishop receives an invitation from her old college friend Princess Helena to collaborate on a fundraising project, she's delighted to accept the offer. Once she arrives in Aidinovia, Madison is enchanted with the entire Tollvi Royal Family, the picturesque European principality, and she's especially intrigued by a palace driver named Luis. However, Madison soon learns that Luis is not at all what he seems to be. He's handsome and charming, but unfortunately, he's also a prince. Which means that his life as a royal, and hers as a restaurant owner from North Texas, are completely incompatible. But although Madison's mind accepts this, her traitorous heart longs for a happily ever after. Please Note: This story was originally published under the title 'Midnight in Monterra' and was a part of Sariah Wilson Royal's of Monterra Kindle World.
Publisher: Santa Rosa Royal Romance
ISBN: 9781719980586
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
When Tex-Mex chef Madison Bishop receives an invitation from her old college friend Princess Helena to collaborate on a fundraising project, she's delighted to accept the offer. Once she arrives in Aidinovia, Madison is enchanted with the entire Tollvi Royal Family, the picturesque European principality, and she's especially intrigued by a palace driver named Luis. However, Madison soon learns that Luis is not at all what he seems to be. He's handsome and charming, but unfortunately, he's also a prince. Which means that his life as a royal, and hers as a restaurant owner from North Texas, are completely incompatible. But although Madison's mind accepts this, her traitorous heart longs for a happily ever after. Please Note: This story was originally published under the title 'Midnight in Monterra' and was a part of Sariah Wilson Royal's of Monterra Kindle World.
The Wedding Chapel
Author: Caroline Mickelson
Publisher: Bon Accord Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 113
Book Description
Is it holy matrimony or an unholy mess? Having worked in a Las Vegas Wedding Chapel for many years, Bella Johnson thought she’d seen it all when it came to spur of the moment weddings. Until the morning she wakes up in bed with a handsome and charming Brit she’d met only the day before who claims they’re now married. Neither Bella nor Colin have any recollection of saying ‘I do’, although their respective grandparents assure them they’ve done just that. As she and her new husband work together to discover what really happened, Bella learns that the truth is a tricky thing because what her mind hopes they discover is not at all what her heart wants.
Publisher: Bon Accord Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 113
Book Description
Is it holy matrimony or an unholy mess? Having worked in a Las Vegas Wedding Chapel for many years, Bella Johnson thought she’d seen it all when it came to spur of the moment weddings. Until the morning she wakes up in bed with a handsome and charming Brit she’d met only the day before who claims they’re now married. Neither Bella nor Colin have any recollection of saying ‘I do’, although their respective grandparents assure them they’ve done just that. As she and her new husband work together to discover what really happened, Bella learns that the truth is a tricky thing because what her mind hopes they discover is not at all what her heart wants.
The Wedding Favor : A FREE Sweet Marriage of Convenience Romance Novel
Author: Caroline Mickelson
Publisher: Bon Accord Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 138
Book Description
When Ava McKenna left the neighborhood she grew up in, she never planned to look back. And for ten years she doesn’t. Not until Mateo Ortega, her long-ago teen crush from next door, shows up to ask for her help. Mateo needs a favor, actually he needs a pretend fiancée, and he thinks Ava would be the perfect woman for the charade. Ava knows that she owes the Ortega family a favor, but when she looks into Mateo’s gorgeous brown eyes she realizes that repaying an old debt might jeopardize her heart.
Publisher: Bon Accord Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 138
Book Description
When Ava McKenna left the neighborhood she grew up in, she never planned to look back. And for ten years she doesn’t. Not until Mateo Ortega, her long-ago teen crush from next door, shows up to ask for her help. Mateo needs a favor, actually he needs a pretend fiancée, and he thinks Ava would be the perfect woman for the charade. Ava knows that she owes the Ortega family a favor, but when she looks into Mateo’s gorgeous brown eyes she realizes that repaying an old debt might jeopardize her heart.
The Wedding Charade
Author: Caroline Mickelson
Publisher: Bon Accord Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 153
Book Description
Divorce attorney Kayla Brooks knows more about broken marriages than is healthy for any woman’s heart. So, when her college-aged niece joyfully announces her engagement, Kayla is determined to derail the wedding plans. To her mind, saving Whitney from an early marriage is saving her from inevitable heartbreak. Football coach and single dad Zander Reed’s world is rocked when his twenty-two-year-old son announces he’s going to marry the woman of his dreams, a young lady Zander didn’t even know Matt was dating. Because he married far too young himself, Zander’s desperate to keep his son from repeating his mistake. United by their concern, Kayla and Zander join forces to convince the young lovebirds to postpone their wedding. But their carefully laid plans go awry as the lines between reality and ruse blur, leaving Kayla and Zander to wonder if they aren’t the ones who need to learn a lesson about true love.
Publisher: Bon Accord Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 153
Book Description
Divorce attorney Kayla Brooks knows more about broken marriages than is healthy for any woman’s heart. So, when her college-aged niece joyfully announces her engagement, Kayla is determined to derail the wedding plans. To her mind, saving Whitney from an early marriage is saving her from inevitable heartbreak. Football coach and single dad Zander Reed’s world is rocked when his twenty-two-year-old son announces he’s going to marry the woman of his dreams, a young lady Zander didn’t even know Matt was dating. Because he married far too young himself, Zander’s desperate to keep his son from repeating his mistake. United by their concern, Kayla and Zander join forces to convince the young lovebirds to postpone their wedding. But their carefully laid plans go awry as the lines between reality and ruse blur, leaving Kayla and Zander to wonder if they aren’t the ones who need to learn a lesson about true love.
Sanctuary Island
Author: Lily Everett
Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks
ISBN: 146680808X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
SANCTUARY ISLAND Lily Everett When Ella's sister decides to reunite with their estranged mother, Ella goes along for the ride—it's always been the two Preston girls against the world. But Sanctuary Island, a tiny refuge for wild horses tucked off the Atlantic coast, is more inviting than she ever imagined. And it holds more than one last opportunity to repair their broken family—if Ella can open her carefully guarded heart, there is also the chance for new beginnings. Grady Wilkes is a handyman who can fix anything...except the scars of his own past. When he accepts the task of showing Ella the simple beauties of the island that healed him, he discovers a deep sense of comfort he thought he'd lost. But now he must convince the woman who never intended to stay that on Sanctuary Island, anything is possible—forgiving past mistakes, rediscovering the simple joys of life, and maybe even falling in love.
Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks
ISBN: 146680808X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
SANCTUARY ISLAND Lily Everett When Ella's sister decides to reunite with their estranged mother, Ella goes along for the ride—it's always been the two Preston girls against the world. But Sanctuary Island, a tiny refuge for wild horses tucked off the Atlantic coast, is more inviting than she ever imagined. And it holds more than one last opportunity to repair their broken family—if Ella can open her carefully guarded heart, there is also the chance for new beginnings. Grady Wilkes is a handyman who can fix anything...except the scars of his own past. When he accepts the task of showing Ella the simple beauties of the island that healed him, he discovers a deep sense of comfort he thought he'd lost. But now he must convince the woman who never intended to stay that on Sanctuary Island, anything is possible—forgiving past mistakes, rediscovering the simple joys of life, and maybe even falling in love.
Battle Royal
Author: Lucy Parker
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0063040077
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 416
Book Description
“Lucy Parker writes deliciously fun enemies-to-lovers perfection!” — Tessa Bailey, New York Times bestselling author Beloved author Lucy Parker pens a delicious new romantic comedy that is a battle of whisks and wits. Ready… Four years ago, Sylvie Fairchild charmed the world as a contestant on the hit baking show, Operation Cake. Her ingenious, creations captivated viewers and intrigued all but one of the judges, Dominic De Vere. When Sylvie's unicorn cake went spectacularly sideways, Dominic was quick to vote her off the show. Since then, Sylvie has used her fame to fulfill her dream of opening a bakery. The toast of Instagram, Sugar Fair has captured the attention of the Operation Cake producers…and a princess. Set… Dominic is His Majesty the King’s favorite baker and a veritable British institution. He’s brilliant, talented, hard-working. And an icy, starchy grouch. Learning that Sylvie will be joining him on the Operation Cake judging panel is enough to make the famously dour baker even more grim. Her fantastical baking is only slightly more troublesome than the fact that he can’t stop thinking about her pink-streaked hair and irrepressible dimple. Match… When Dominic and Sylvie learn they will be fighting for the once in a lifetime opportunity to bake a cake for the upcoming wedding of Princess Rose, the flour begins to fly as they fight to come out on top. The bride adores Sylvie’s quirky style. The palace wants Dominic’s classic perfection. In this royal battle, can there be room for two?
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0063040077
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 416
Book Description
“Lucy Parker writes deliciously fun enemies-to-lovers perfection!” — Tessa Bailey, New York Times bestselling author Beloved author Lucy Parker pens a delicious new romantic comedy that is a battle of whisks and wits. Ready… Four years ago, Sylvie Fairchild charmed the world as a contestant on the hit baking show, Operation Cake. Her ingenious, creations captivated viewers and intrigued all but one of the judges, Dominic De Vere. When Sylvie's unicorn cake went spectacularly sideways, Dominic was quick to vote her off the show. Since then, Sylvie has used her fame to fulfill her dream of opening a bakery. The toast of Instagram, Sugar Fair has captured the attention of the Operation Cake producers…and a princess. Set… Dominic is His Majesty the King’s favorite baker and a veritable British institution. He’s brilliant, talented, hard-working. And an icy, starchy grouch. Learning that Sylvie will be joining him on the Operation Cake judging panel is enough to make the famously dour baker even more grim. Her fantastical baking is only slightly more troublesome than the fact that he can’t stop thinking about her pink-streaked hair and irrepressible dimple. Match… When Dominic and Sylvie learn they will be fighting for the once in a lifetime opportunity to bake a cake for the upcoming wedding of Princess Rose, the flour begins to fly as they fight to come out on top. The bride adores Sylvie’s quirky style. The palace wants Dominic’s classic perfection. In this royal battle, can there be room for two?
Chef's Kiss
Author: TJ Alexander
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1398530611
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 299
Book Description
Out now - SECOND CHANCES IN NEW PORT STEPHEN, the charming new TJ Alexander rom-com! A high-strung pastry chef’s professional goals are interrupted by an unexpected career transition and the introduction of her wildly attractive nonbinary kitchen manager in this deliciously fresh and witty queer rom-com. Simone Larkspur is a perfectionist pastry expert with a dream job at The Discerning Chef, a venerable cookbook publisher in New York City. All she wants to do is create the perfect loaf of sourdough and develop recipes, but when The Discerning Chef decides to bring their brand into the 21st century by pivoting to video, Simone is thrust into the spotlight and finds herself failing at something for the first time in her life. To make matters worse, Simone has to deal with Ray Lyton, the new test kitchen manager, whose obnoxious cheer and outgoing personality are like oil to Simone’s water. When Ray accidentally becomes a viral YouTube sensation with a series of homebrewing videos, their eccentric editor in chief forces Simone to work alongside the chipper upstart or else risk her beloved job. But the more they work together, the more Simone realizes her heart may be softening like butter for Ray. Things get even more complicated when Ray comes out at work as nonbinary to mixed reactions—and Simone must choose between the career she fought so hard for and the person who just might take the cake (and her heart).
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1398530611
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 299
Book Description
Out now - SECOND CHANCES IN NEW PORT STEPHEN, the charming new TJ Alexander rom-com! A high-strung pastry chef’s professional goals are interrupted by an unexpected career transition and the introduction of her wildly attractive nonbinary kitchen manager in this deliciously fresh and witty queer rom-com. Simone Larkspur is a perfectionist pastry expert with a dream job at The Discerning Chef, a venerable cookbook publisher in New York City. All she wants to do is create the perfect loaf of sourdough and develop recipes, but when The Discerning Chef decides to bring their brand into the 21st century by pivoting to video, Simone is thrust into the spotlight and finds herself failing at something for the first time in her life. To make matters worse, Simone has to deal with Ray Lyton, the new test kitchen manager, whose obnoxious cheer and outgoing personality are like oil to Simone’s water. When Ray accidentally becomes a viral YouTube sensation with a series of homebrewing videos, their eccentric editor in chief forces Simone to work alongside the chipper upstart or else risk her beloved job. But the more they work together, the more Simone realizes her heart may be softening like butter for Ray. Things get even more complicated when Ray comes out at work as nonbinary to mixed reactions—and Simone must choose between the career she fought so hard for and the person who just might take the cake (and her heart).
Chef Sugarlips
Author: Tawna Fenske
Publisher: Tawna Fenske
ISBN: 1718732821
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 222
Book Description
I’ve loved Amber since I wore Batman Underoos, but she doesn’t know I exist. Not until she knocks me unconscious with a dead turkey. Now I can’t stay away, and it’s only a matter of time ‘til she learns my big secret. Not my recipe for beef bourguignon, but the secret one no one knows. Not even my siblings who’ve spent endless hours with me dreaming up our new luxury resort and oh yeah, getting to know each other since we grew up with different moms. But the more I’m with Amber, the surer I am she’s my dream girl. Brains, beauty, and the business smarts to turn a reindeer ranch into a quirky wedding venue. Did I mention she’s perfect? Then my mom shows up stewing like a pot set to boil over, and suddenly I’m not sure I can keep a lid on things. Can the guy in the white chef’s hat be the hero who gets the girl and saves the day, or will it all fall flatter than a burnt soufflé?
Publisher: Tawna Fenske
ISBN: 1718732821
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 222
Book Description
I’ve loved Amber since I wore Batman Underoos, but she doesn’t know I exist. Not until she knocks me unconscious with a dead turkey. Now I can’t stay away, and it’s only a matter of time ‘til she learns my big secret. Not my recipe for beef bourguignon, but the secret one no one knows. Not even my siblings who’ve spent endless hours with me dreaming up our new luxury resort and oh yeah, getting to know each other since we grew up with different moms. But the more I’m with Amber, the surer I am she’s my dream girl. Brains, beauty, and the business smarts to turn a reindeer ranch into a quirky wedding venue. Did I mention she’s perfect? Then my mom shows up stewing like a pot set to boil over, and suddenly I’m not sure I can keep a lid on things. Can the guy in the white chef’s hat be the hero who gets the girl and saves the day, or will it all fall flatter than a burnt soufflé?
The Christmas Wedding Surprise
Author: Caroline Mickelson
Publisher: Bon Accord Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 155
Book Description
With her Christmas wedding only days away, single mom Lauren Hargrove realizes she can’t go through with her plans to marry. Although her fiancé is a great catch, he’s not Chase Aikman, the cowboy with a shy smile and twinkling eyes that Lauren’s loved her entire adult life. Despite knowing there’s no hope of a second chance with Chase, memories of the love and passion they once shared stand between her and a future with any other man. All that Lauren has left of Chase is the six-year-old son they share, a son that he’s never met. Years of bareback bronc-riding on the rodeo circuit left Chase Aikman with a busted-up body and an alcohol and painkiller addiction. As he struggled towards sobriety, Chase did what he thought right by staying away from the only woman he’s ever loved and the son he left her to raise alone. When the two long separated lovers see each other again, will anger and resentment fill the space between them? Or will their Christmas gift be a second chance at a once in a lifetime love? The Christmas Wedding Surprise is the fourth book in the Your Invitation to Romance series. If you like clean and wholesome stories, handsome cowboys, and tender second chance romances, then you’ll enjoy Caroline Mickelson’s sweet tale.
Publisher: Bon Accord Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 155
Book Description
With her Christmas wedding only days away, single mom Lauren Hargrove realizes she can’t go through with her plans to marry. Although her fiancé is a great catch, he’s not Chase Aikman, the cowboy with a shy smile and twinkling eyes that Lauren’s loved her entire adult life. Despite knowing there’s no hope of a second chance with Chase, memories of the love and passion they once shared stand between her and a future with any other man. All that Lauren has left of Chase is the six-year-old son they share, a son that he’s never met. Years of bareback bronc-riding on the rodeo circuit left Chase Aikman with a busted-up body and an alcohol and painkiller addiction. As he struggled towards sobriety, Chase did what he thought right by staying away from the only woman he’s ever loved and the son he left her to raise alone. When the two long separated lovers see each other again, will anger and resentment fill the space between them? Or will their Christmas gift be a second chance at a once in a lifetime love? The Christmas Wedding Surprise is the fourth book in the Your Invitation to Romance series. If you like clean and wholesome stories, handsome cowboys, and tender second chance romances, then you’ll enjoy Caroline Mickelson’s sweet tale.