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Beck is competing in the Rising Star Chef competition. Beck is the newest member to join the East Coast Team There are four teams competing in the competition. One of the other teams involves Beck's estranged wife, Skye. This is the first time that Beck and Skye have been in the same room in a long time. Skye tells Beck that she wants a divorce. Beck is not ready to let Skye go without a fight. Beck makes a challenge with Skye. If Beck's team wins, then he will give Skye, the divorce she wants but not before spending one last night in the bedroom together. If Skye's team wins, then Beck will sign the papers.  Hot Under Pressure is the last book in the Rising Star Chef series. If you have not read the prior two novels, than don't worry as this book can be read as a standalone novel. This book had some cooking in it but I would have liked to see a little more. As the concept for this book was about a cooking...

Juliet “Jules” Cavanaugh is Danny Lunden’s good friend. Danny’s family own a restaurant. Jules has a crush on Danny’s brother, Max. Max can not be tied down to one place, so he packs up and travels all over the world. Years later, the Lunden family restaurant has been slowly losing business. They must find a way to make money and fast. Jules comes up with an idea to have the family enter a cooking competition. The competition has done wonders for past winners. There is just one catch. In order to ensure victory, they need Max. Max returns only to find Jules all grown up. Though, is there enough room for two cooks in the kitchen? I am a fan of this author. So when I heard she was starting a new cooking novel series I could not wait. Too Hot to Touch is book one in the Hot series. Sadly there was something missing that I really like about Mrs. Edwards and her books and that was…cooking. I was disappointed as the whole theme of this book was that Max, his family and Jules were entering a...

I want to thank you for allowing me this interview. I read your bio and I see that you were into reading and romances at a very young age. What type of romances did you like to read…romantic suspense, romantic comedy, historical romance, etc? LOUISA: The first romance I got my hands on were Harlequin category romances stolen out of my grandmother’s suitcase! But the first romance I was obsessed with was The Shadow and the Star by Laura Kinsale, and it sparked a lifelong passion for historical romance. But I’m a pretty inclusive romance reader—as long as it has a happy ending, I’m all for it! QUESTION: Do you have any hobbies? LOUISA: When I’m not writing, I’m probably either reading or cooking. Both are huge stress relievers for me! QUESTION: What is one thing that people would be surprised to learn about you? LOUISA: Hmm. People might be surprised to know that I’m a huge fan of the band My Chemical Romance! Unless you follow me on Twitter or Facebook, in which case, you’re already wel...

Wes Murphy is a bit of a play boy but a really good chef. Wes is honing his skills at the Academy of Culinary Arts. Wes is almost done. He can’t wait. The classes are so boring. Wes has only one class left…Food Chemistry 101. Dr. Rosemary Wilkins is filling in as a replacement for Food Chemistry 101. Things just got more interesting for Wes, when he meets Rosemary. Who knew that there were so many different aphrodisiacs? Just One Taste is the third book in the Recipe for Love trilogy. I have enjoyed every one of these books. Wes and Rosemary sizzle together both in and out of the kitchen. I like that Rosemary was able to school Wes a little but on the same hand, Wes was able to return the favor to Rosemary by showing her how to let loose some and have fun. Wes is the type of guy any woman would be lucky to have. He is good looking and knows how to cook. Rosemary started out kind of like the ugly duckling but by the end of the book, she had blossomed into a beautiful flower. There are a...

So I want to know do you have a favorite cooking show you like to watch or even a favorite chef? I love to watch the Food Network Channel and some of my favorite shows to watch are Top Chef and Hell's Kitchen. My review: Food critic, Miranda Wake thinks she knows everything there is about find dining. She considers herself to have an excellent palette. While attending the celebration of new Manhattan restaurant, Market by Chef Adam Temple, Miranda critics Adam. He challenges her. He tells Miranda that she won’t last a day in his kitchen. Miranda takes Adam up on his challenge. What Adam soon learns is that Miranda may not be belong in a kitchen but she belongs with him…in his bed!. From start to finished, I devoured and enjoyed every moment of this book. Miranda and Adam worked well together like…honey and cayenne pepper…a little sweet and a little spicy with an end result to make you say “Wow”. Chef Adam Temple really knows his way around both the kitchen and the bedroom. Miranda ...