The Chef's Cutie (The River Hill Series Book 5)
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From Jamaila:
This series has come a long way and owes so much to so many people, most especially my co-writer Rebecca; after fifteen years, six houses, two children, three cats, and five books, we’re still friends and I'm so grateful. A huge thank you to the locked Twitter crew, for making me (and my characters!) appreciate the joys of therapy; thanks as always to my family, especially my children, who go to kindergarten and tell everybody that mommy writes romance books. And a very special thank you to the various chefs, restaurant owners, therapists, and social workers who have given us advice about this book, including Lance Cook and his crew at Tino’s, Kendra Benesch LCPC, Dr. Sam Marks, and Brandon Dougherty (I hope there are enough swears in here for you, buddy).
Welcome to River Hill
THE VINTNER’S VIXEN
Welcome to wine country, where the only thing more intoxicating than the wine is the man who makes it.
With movie roles for “curvy best friend” drying up fast, actress Angelica Travis is happy to leave Hollywood behind to renovate a bed and breakfast in River Hill, the jewel of Northern California’s wine country. She’s got plans and power tools ready, but an inconvenient attraction to her handsome new neighbor is not on the agenda.
Winemaker Noah Bradstone’s master plan is right on schedule until construction on the B&B next door threatens his prize-winning grapes. His only choice is to confront his sexy new neighbor, but with her pink toolbelt and quick retorts, she’s the single most infuriating woman he’s ever met. What’s even more infuriating is that he wants her anyway.
Despite their constant bickering, Angelica and Noah discover they have more in common than they thought—including an attraction that burns red hot. But when his past and her future collide, can their love survive a pair of shocking revelations? Better yet, can they survive each other?
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THE DISTILLER’S DARLING
Welcome back to River Hill, where love comes when you least expect it.
River Hill is an unlikely place to launch a whiskey empire, but Irishman Iain Brennan’s just reckless enough to make it work. And finding out the dark-haired artist he spent one glorious night with lives across town is an added bonus. Since he’s never said no to mixing business with pleasure, hiring her to design his labels is the best decision he’s made in ages—especially since she’s even less interested in a relationship than he is.
Naomi Klein may have put down roots in River Hill, but she’s not looking for happily-ever-after. Just the idea of forever gives her hives. Which makes a rootless Irish wanderer in town for three months the perfect fling. The fact that he’s happy to let her focus on her art makes spending time with him even more appealing. And shocking her society mother? Just a bonus.
But as cozy autumn nights turn into lazy winter mornings, Iain and Naomi realize they’ve done the unthinkable and fallen in love! Neither are ready to settle down, but settling for a life without the other is out of the question. Or is it?
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THE BAKER’S BEAUTY
Welcome back to River Hill, where life is a little bit sweet and a whole lotta spicy.
After tragedy struck, Sean Amory left L.A. to come home to River Hill to work at his family’s bakery. The familiar surroundings soothe his raw nerves while the gorgeous brunette who jogs past every morning has another effect entirely. And when she helps him out of a bind, he learns Jess is even sweeter than the apple fritters he’s become famous for.
Former beauty queen Jessica Casillas-Moore hasn’t eaten carbs since she was fourteen, but that doesn’t stop her from jogging past The Breadery every morning. And when she meets the handsome baker who works there, Sean is every bit as mouthwatering as the pastries he serves. And so much better for her waistline.
But between her family’s disapproval and his haunting past, the odds seem stacked against them. Can Sean and Jess learn to trust in each other and their growing love, or is their relationship a recipe for disaster?
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THE BARISTA’S BELOVED
Return to River Hill, where the coffee isn’t the only thing that’ll leave you buzzing.
It’s been months since whiskey maker Maeve Brennan has been on a date, and she’s coming dangerously close to giving up on men altogether—until she crosses paths with River Hill’s sexy new barista. But Ben’s made it clear he only wants to be friends, so Maeve will definitely stop fantasizing about his forearms. Probably. Maybe.
Former lawyer Ben Worthington never thought he’d be living above his best friend’s garage and slinging coffee, but there’s a lot about his life that doesn’t make sense. Like his attraction to the town’s beloved distiller. But since Maeve’s made it clear she doesn’t have time for romance, Ben will stop dreaming about her naked. Soon. Eventually.
But when the youth center where Maeve volunteers comes under fire from a big-city developer, Ben realizes he’s exactly the type of hero she needs. He just hopes she can live with his take-no-prisoners approach to winning, because he’s pretty sure he can’t live without her.
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THE CHEF’S CUTIE
Take a final trip to River Hill, where the kitchen isn’t the only place things are heating up.
Chef Max Vergaras’s culinary star is rising, but when his orphaned niece comes to live with him, expanding his restaurant empire is put on the back burner. He’s ill equipped to handle raising a nine year old, especially under the watchful eye of Elizabeth Teague, the social services caseworker assigned to them. His life has never been more complicated, which includes his feelings for the blonde beauty: she’s everything he wants—and everything he can’t have. And since Lizzie holds his family’s future in the palm of her hand, all of his thoughts about how she fits seamlessly into his life need to go on the back burner, too. Just as soon as he figures out how to get her out of his dreams.
Lizzie Teague has an important job to do, and she can’t get distracted by one case—even if Mia’s uncle Max has a way with food that has her thinking about things that definitely aren’t on the menu. But with her career and reputation on the line, she has to remember why she took this job in the first place … and it certainly wasn’t to fall in love with her clients. No matter how loveable the sexy, charismatic chef and his sweet, young niece might be. So she’ll keep her mind on the job and out of the gutter—just as soon as she can get her heart on board with that plan.
Max and Lizzie could lose everything if they give in to temptation. But what if it’s possible for them to gain even more? What would they risk when love—and family—is on the line?
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About the Authors
Rebecca Norinne and Jamaila Brinkley have been friends for almost fifteen years. Separately, they write contemporary romance and historical fantasy romance; together, they created the enchanting world of River Hill.
In this charming Northern California town, Norinne and Brinkley combined the interests that made them friends in the first place—great food, delicious wine, and a pinch of home renovation—and added in the spicy romance they love.
Rebecca lives in Massachusetts with her husband, and Jamaila lives in Maryland with her husband and twin children. They text each other a lot.
You can find more information about each of them on their websites:
http://www.rebeccanorinne.com
https://jamailabrinkley.com
Also by Rebecca Norinne
The Rocky Cove Series
Not Quite Perfect
The Worst Man
Making Her Bloom
The Dublin Rugby Romance Series
Trying Sophie
Ruck Me
Scrumptious
Break Down
Blindsided
The Billionaire Series
The Contract
The Boss
Steamy Standalones
Protect Me
Luck
y Star
The Ties That Bind
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Also by Jamaila Brinkley
THE WIZARDS OF LONDON SERIES
Thieves’ Honor
Witch’s Stone
Captain’s Lady
THE GALIPP FILES
The Star of Anatolia
The Mathematical Gambit
The Portrait Problem
The Demigod Dilemma
(part of the Caught in Crystal Gaslamp anthology)