In cooking and in love, sometimes you have to improvise… When Nikki lands an assistant job at her idol’s restaurant, she’s sure her next big break is around the corner. After a rocky start, she befriends Paul, the handsome executive chef. Although he graduated from culinary school, and Nikki’s a self-taught cook, the two begin bonding in the kitchen. But Nikki’s new boss, Holly Hanson, turns out to be anything but admirable. She'll stoop to anything to save her restaurant, and Nikki and Paul both pay the price. Can they win against the scheming of a celebrity chef? Maybe, with some creative thinking...and a dash of love. This book contains a free Hallmark original recipe for Nikki’s Beef Chili with Cinnamon.

Head back to Pride Oregon to find out what some of your favorite Jill Sanders’ characters are up to. Sara Jordan has finally been given the chance to run the Golden Oar, a restaurant that’s been in her family for generations. But the sexy know-it-all carpenter that her uncle hired to make some changes keeps getting in her way. She’ll have to use all her skills just to prove that she’s up to the task. Parker Clark was hired to bring new life to the old building, but he hadn’t expected sparks to fly from the owner’s niece. As a series of mysterious accidents plagues the jobsite, he finds himself working one-on-one with the temptress to avoid losing everything.

In this spicy workplace romance, a hotheaded celebrity chef finds himself drawn to his inexperienced new hire. But when her bubbly attitude collides with his sharp edges, can they handle the heat, or will their love be a recipe for disaster? Alexander Chen is one of the most talented chefs to ever grace the culinary world of French haute cuisine. He rules his kitchen with an iron fist and fiery temper, so it's no secret that if you can't handle the heat, he'll gladly toss you out with the trash. As one of the first Chinese-American chefs to claw his way to the top, he has a lot to prove and a massive chip on his shoulder. But he wasn't always like this. Eden Monroe, his newly hired sous chef—who may or may not have (definitely) embellished a lot on her resumé to land herself the job—knew him back when he still went by his real name, Shang. He used to be sweet and helpful and definitely not the second coming of the devil himself. Eden won't say anything, though, no matter how hot her curiosity burns. Especially if it could cost her this job, which she needs if she has any hope of hiring a private detective to find something she lost long ago. All she has to do is fly under the radar. It's just a shame that she and her new boss butt heads more often than they fulfill orders. But what happens when things finally boil over, and they discover the feelings between them are spicier than they ever imagined?

"For a light, humorous, and tender love story with an element of mystery, spice up your reading with A Dash of Scandal." – Romance Reviews Today Is she stealing . . . Or just hiding in dark corners . . . The Earl of Dunraven is obsessed with catching the thief who stole a priceless heirloom from him. When he keeps running into London newcomer Millicent Blair in places she shouldn't be, his suspicions aren't the only thing aroused . . . But Millicent's real secret is a far cry from what the earl thinks – and would horrify him mich more if her knew. Yet, every encounter increases the attraction between the powerful earl and the lovely, intelligent, and feisty Miss Blair. . . Welcome to the sparkling Regency world of Amelia Grey, where the gossip is fresh and a new scandal is always brewing. Praise for Never a Bride: "Witty dialogue and clever schemes. . .Grey's vivid characters will charm readers." – Booklist "readers will be quickly drawn in by the lively pace, the appealing protagonists, and the sexual chemistry that almost visibly shimmers between them in tis charming, lighthearted, and well-done Regency." – Library Journal

Cooking with Love is a collection of recipes that I have made over the past forty years of experimenting and cooking for family and friends. Webster Dictionary gives the meaning of love as great interest and pleasure in something. Cooking brings me great joy and pleasure that I desire to share with all. When I see people taste or eat the food that I have labored over in love, I watch for their expression and enjoyment, knowing the food that I have prepared is good for the soul. The feeling I experience upon observing is one of warmth and is treasured in my heart. For fun, I asked my husband, Charles, what is his meaning of love, and he replied, Willie. I just laughed, for he summed up the essence of this cookbook. Its me giving you a piece of my experiences, memories, and joyall in a dish of food. Enjoy.