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$25 #Giveaway Ain’t She Sweet by Whitney Dineen @whitneydineen @XpressoTours Ends 12.28

December 14, 2020 By Mary



Ain’t She Sweet
Whitney Dineen
(Seven Brides for Seven Mothers #2)
Publication date: December 15th 2020
Genres: Adult, Comedy, Romance

Tara Heinz began her modeling career at the tender age of twelve. After spending fifteen years drooling over forbidden foods, she does the unthinkable. She enrolls in culinary school and becomes a pastry chef.

After a nasty breakup with her rock star boyfriend that leads to tabloid war, Tara takes a job at a rural lodge in Oregon to escape the spotlight she no longer desires.

James Cavanaugh is a farmer in Oregon. His days are spent building his business and his nights are spent sleeping, so he can get up at four in the morning.

Ruby Cavanaugh has plans for her son that involve her new pastry chef. Of course, neither James nor Tara know what’s going on until it’s too late.

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EXCERPT:

After arranging an assortment of gourds on her newspaper-covered dining room table, Ruby picks up her telephone to call her oldest son, Brogan. “How are you and Addie doing?” she wants to know. As the first recipients of her matchmaking endeavor, the success of their union is integral to her confidence in setting up her younger son, James, with her new pastry chef.

“She’s great. We’re great. New York is beautiful in the fall.”

Whoever said glitter was the herpes of the crafting world never fully appreciated its hypnotic effects, Ruby thinks while spraying gold glitter paint. “I knew you two were meant to be.”

“I don’t know how you decided that, but I’m glad you did. For a while there I thought you were trying to set Addison up with James. Speaking of which, how are things going between him and Tara?”

“What do you mean?” Ruby asks, trying—and failing—to sound innocent.

“Don’t try to tell me you haven’t set your sights on her for my little brother.”

After several moments, Ruby dejectedly confesses, “It’s been hard finding ways to throw them together now that James’s farmstand is mostly closed for the season. I’ve had to resort to hiring your brother to put in a garden here at the lodge.”

“Interesting. I’m not sure I should offer, but let me know if I can do anything to help.”

“You and Addie are still coming home for Christmas, right?”

“Yes, ma’am. We arrive the second week of December and are planning on staying until the first week of March. I’ll be working on my new novel and Addie is going to commute to a hotel she’s redesigning in Portland.”

Ruby walks around the table, eyeing her decorative fall creation before firing off a final burst of sparkle. “I might need your help then. In the meantime, don’t bring up Tara’s name when you talk to James. I don’t want him to guess what I’m up to until it’s too late.”

“You make me nervous, Mom, but you did such a great job for me that I promise not to interfere in your latest project.”

“Good. Now, I’ve got to go. Your brother will be here any minute to meet with Tara about the dessert portion of the garden.”

“Does he know he’s meeting with her?” Brogan asks.

“Of course not. What fun would that be? Bye!” Ruby hangs up on her son before he has a chance to reply. After refreshing her lipstick and picking invisible lint from her sweater, she’s off to make another love connection.

Author Bio:

Whitney loves to laugh, play with her kids, bake, and eat french fries — not always in that order.

Whitney is a multi-award-winning author of romcoms, non-fiction humor, and middle reader fiction. Basically, she writes whatever the voices in her head tell her to.

She lives in the beautiful Pacific Northwest with her husband, Jimmy, where they raise children, chickens, and organic vegetables.

Gold Medal winner at the International Readers’ Favorite Awards, 2017.

Silver medal winner at the International Readers’ Favorite Awards, 2015, 2016.

Finalist RONE Awards, 2016.

Finalist at the IRFA 2016, 2017.

Finalist at the Book Excellence Awards, 2017

Finalist Top Shelf Indie Book Awards, 2017

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Comments

  1. Karen H says

    December 14, 2020 at 9:05 pm

    Cute cover

  2. Bea LaRocca says

    December 14, 2020 at 9:06 pm

    A cute cover and I enjoyed the synopsis and excerpt, this sounds like a fun read. Thank you for sharing the book and author details.

  3. Terri Shaw says

    December 14, 2020 at 9:37 pm

    This sounds like a fantastic read.

  4. Nancy says

    December 14, 2020 at 9:46 pm

    I think that the cover of your book is attractive and cute.

  5. Elaine G says

    December 14, 2020 at 10:02 pm

    Great excerpt and cover

  6. Cali W. says

    December 14, 2020 at 10:25 pm

    Great excerpt and giveaway. 🙂

  7. TINA ALEXANDER says

    December 14, 2020 at 10:26 pm

    Sweets and romance, perfect combination.. I enjoyed reading the excerpt.

  8. Marcy Meyer says

    December 15, 2020 at 4:51 am

    Cute cover! Thanks for sharing.

  9. Maria Malaveci says

    December 15, 2020 at 4:57 am

    Love the cover and sounds like a read I would love!

  10. Pat Lieberman says

    December 15, 2020 at 5:00 am

    Sounds like a cute read.

  11. Tashia Jennings says

    December 15, 2020 at 7:57 am

    Delightful cover! Love covers like this.

  12. KariLorr says

    December 15, 2020 at 8:18 am

    Sounds like a very sweet romance.

  13. Teresa Warner says

    December 15, 2020 at 10:02 am

    Cute cover, sounds good!

  14. clynsg says

    December 15, 2020 at 1:53 pm

    I am always interested in learning about new books that I might want to read.

  15. Victoria Scott says

    December 15, 2020 at 2:10 pm

    Looks great! Thanks for sharing!

  16. Merry says

    December 15, 2020 at 2:34 pm

    I would enjoy reading this book

  17. Veronica Vasquez says

    December 15, 2020 at 2:44 pm

    Adorable cover! Sounds great!

  18. Eva L Millien says

    December 15, 2020 at 3:14 pm

    I enjoyed the excerpt, Whitney! Your book sounds like a delightful and fun read! Thanks for sharing and good luck with the ;blitz!

  19. Dianne Casey says

    December 15, 2020 at 5:33 pm

    Love the cover. Sounds like a fun read.

  20. Latifa Morrisette says

    December 15, 2020 at 6:07 pm

    Sounds like a good read.

  21. Bonnie says

    December 15, 2020 at 6:12 pm

    What a fun book! Cute cover too. I enjoyed the excerpt and would love to read more.I

  22. Paula says

    December 15, 2020 at 7:14 pm

    The cover art seems appropriate for the book. Good job.

  23. Tina R says

    December 17, 2020 at 6:11 pm

    This sounds like a fun read. Thanks for sharing.

  24. Cindy Merrill says

    December 18, 2020 at 1:18 pm

    As a Food Historian, I do hope you post a few scrumptious pastry recipes ( treats) that are mentioned in the book.

  25. shelly peterson says

    December 19, 2020 at 11:53 am

    This is a cute cover

  26. Tammy says

    December 22, 2020 at 7:04 am

    I’ve never read anything by this author. This book sounds interesting, I’m going to have to check it out.

  27. Amber Terry says

    December 27, 2020 at 3:52 am

    Whitney Dineen always has the SWEETEST covers!

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