The Riverside Trilogy: Box Set

Riverside Trilogy #1-3

by Brooke Cumberland

The complete Riverside Trilogy
Over 212K Words & 845 Pages

Get to know Drake & Molly in Kitchen Affairs, Kitchen Scandals, and Kitchen Promises.

Kitchen Affairs:
Drake Stagliano is a high maintenance man from a wealthy empire family in Chicago. He managers The Riverside Hotel/Restaurant where he only expects the absolute best. With a past filled with being used and heartbreak, the last thing he expects is to find a woman he can't control himself around... a chef intern.
Molly Woods is not your typical 23 year old. She's in her last semester of culinary school and interning at Drake's restaurant. She's closed dating off her list - her only priorities are finishing school & her 4 year old daughter. When Molly is pursued by Drake, she does everything she can to deny the chemistry and sexual tension. However, that doesn't last long & she finds herself completely mad over him.
When an intimate video goes public, Molly's internship and credibility is threatened. She's lusts for the one man she's been able to connect with after the sudden death of her late fiancé - but can Drake hold on for the emotional ride? Molly will need to let go of her past in order let Drake in. Fall in love with this steamy, funny, & romantic story of two people who find each other just when they both need someone the most.

Kitchen Scandals:
She finally found the one...
but he has a hidden secret. Could this be the breaking point for Molly?
Has she endured too much?
Drake and Molly had instant chemistry in Kitchen Affairs, but when secrets go all wrong, their relationship will be tested, feelings get hurt, and limits will be reached.
Someone interferes with their relationship, keeping them distant and longing for answers in all the wrong places. Some people are not who they seem... leaving a betrayal of lies crashing down on them.
Can they recover their once intense, sensual chemistry? Will love be enough?
Secrets, betrayals, and scandals...
Chicago's hottest couple, Molly & Drake, go through big changes, hidden secrets, and tragedies.

Kitchen Promises:
Nothing ever comes easy for Molly Woods.
Faced with past fears, heartache, & limits…
Can she make promises to the one man she can’t get enough of? Can she promise him forever…?

With new obstacles, Molly must make a decision.

Drake Stagliano always gets what he wants.
But with a new threat, how far will he go to make sure Molly is his forever?
When new secrets are revealed, Drake must take matters into his own hands.
Can they make forever happen? Or will promises be made that can’t be kept…?

*Contains Mature Adult Content. Recommended for 18+ Only. Strong language and sexual content are apparent.*

Genres: Romance, Contemporary Romance, Contemporary

ebook

First published December 20, 2013

About the author

Brooke Cumberland is a USA Today Bestselling author who wears many hats on any given day. She co-wrote under the USA Today Bestselling duo, Kennedy Fox for six years before going back to solo writing. She lives in the frozen tundra of Packer Nation with her husband, wild teenager, and four dogs. When she’s not writing, you can find her reading, watching ASMR and reading vlogs on YouTube, or binge-watching a TV show she's most likely behind on. Brooke's addicted to iced coffee, leggings, and naps. She found her passion for telling stories during winter break one year in grad school—and she hasn’t stopped since.

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Reviews

[Steph's Romance Book Talk · Rating 5 out of 5]

So this series started off slow for me being that book 1 is written in Molly's voice alone. Yes, you got to know everything she felt, experience, and understand the journey she took that leads her to Drake but it also left me some what disliking and disconnected to her. By the end of book 1 we are provided with another voice. Book 2, provides us with two voices and a more complete story. The rollercoaster ride that begins is wonderful! The twists and turns are very original especially when you learn the reasons behind the drama. By book 3, I was completely involved with this couple and their journey. Just when you think that everything is going smoothly another twist it throw into the mix.

I loved this ride and in the end Brooke Cumberland won me over as a fan. I can't wait to read more from her!!

[Cassie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love love love the Riverside Trilogy! I love that even though Molly is clumsy, she is not a weak female. She goes through hell and keeps on cooking!!!! I love her independence and durability and her love and commitment. And then there is Drake.... Need I really say more?!?! He is a hot alpha male who respects and cherishes her (Can they get any hotter?)... After reading this series, I cant look at the kitchen the same!!!! Thanks Brooke!!

[Cindy · Rating 5 out of 5]

OMG!!! I am freaking OBSESSED with Brooke Cumberland and her work. These 3 books are the story of Molly and Drake. From first meeting in Kitchen Affairs, to the drama in Kitchen Scandals, to their HEA in Kitchen Promises. This box set is just AWESOME!!! You will fall in love with Molly, Drake, Michael, and the kids. You need to one click this box set today!!

[Rachael · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely LOVE this series! Brooke has written a great story about Drake and Molly. I can't get enough wish this could go on forever and ever...... If you haven't checked these books out you better get on it! Brooke Cumberland has great thing ahead of her ♥

[Kat · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Riverside Trilogy has had me in tears, shouting at the books and not wanting to put them down. Brooke Cumberland has written a fantastic series. I would recommend this book and the whole series.

[Rebecca Sowter · Rating 4 out of 5]

what a brilliant trilogy ! bargain buy :) Really enjoyed this series. characters were all really nice, loved drake !! book 3 was my fave, looking forward to read more from this author.

[Lisa Pearcy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this story!

[Dawn Myers · Rating 3 out of 5]

Kitchen Affairs Review: I found Kitchen Scandals a little better than Kitchen Affairs. There was a little more suspense than the first book. I did know who the troublemaker was from the start, it just took a long time to find out if I was right. My biggest complaint is there is a lot of repetition. I found Molly and Drake's love life kind of boring, it was the same from scene to scene. Kitchen Scandals got an extra star for suspense that is all.

Kitchen Scandals Review: I found Kitchen Scandals a little better than Kitchen Affairs. There was a little more suspense than the first book. I did know who the troublemaker was from the start, it just took a long time to find out if I was right. My biggest complaint is there is a lot of repetition. I found Molly and Drake's love life kind of boring, it was the same from scene to scene. Kitchen Scandals got an extra star for suspense that is all.

Kitchen Promises Review: I got the suspense I look for. I had it figured out from the start, which I was okay with. I kept reading to see if I was right, which I was. The biggest problem I have is the decisions both Drake and Molly would make. I found some of the things that went on were very repetitive, this gets a little annoying.

Overall this series is okay, but I would not recommend. It tends to be repetitive and annoying on some things.

[DawnMarie Carpintero · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 Amazing Fabulous Stars

I want to thank author Sharon Cummin for introducing to this fabulous read

’24 minutes, 24 hours, 24 days, 24 months, or 24 years…would never be enough time with you. For every day I get with you, my life feels complete. Don’t ever forget that. My life only just begun the moment you were mine. Love yours and forever” Drake to Molly

Molly-pretty, scared, outspoken and a mom

Stella-Molly’s daughter

Drake-sweet, hot, built and calm

Michael-Molly’s best-friend

Molly’s husband Liam had passed away in an accident many years ago. She was determined to make a good life for her and her daughter no matter what. Happiness and love were never on the table for her doing what was best for her and Stella was all that mattered most. But was it ever to be possible that one day she would be able to find the one man that could reignite the flame within her? Can love find her again and at what cost? And can the man except that she and her daughter are a package deal.

Drake is the man that everyone woman wants. Dating a different woman when the mood struck was something he was happy with or was he? Going to an event one night proved to be mind-blowing for him. Looking across the room and seeing a woman that he did not know but stood out in her own unique way was volcanic to him. This woman was going to be the breath that he took, the air that he breathed he knew it in his soul. If only for one moment in time, as he continued to look he saw that she had a ring on her finger. She proved to be taken by someone. However can first appearances be true? This was the determining factor for him he had to know who she was and nothing was bound to stop him or was something?

Molly and Drake’s journey is a whirlwind of an affair of the heart. This unique and compelling story of love, honor and friendship will have you in an emotional up-roar for sure. Crying, screaming and laughter are what is in store for you when you pick up this book. Their journey if be together or apart is something of Cinderella meets Snow White to some degree when reading this journey. The twists and turns at every page make you want to just turn the page to see what more is in store for this couple.

The author gives us suspense, mystery, love lots of hot hot hot sex, lots of screams and laughter to. I felt like I was the proverbial fly on the wall at times and the characters didn’t mind one bit for the moment in time. Thank you for this amazing read.

Oh let’s not forget Michael he is Molly’s best-friend that is looking for his forever man. He and Molly along with Stella are the package deal no matter what accept one you have to accept them all. Does Michael find his happily ever after man?

Happy Reading

[Maddison Hoy · Rating 1 out of 5]

Oh I'm really pissed about this series and the fact I paid $10 for it.

I was thinking, yeah great I'll give this series ago because I loved The Intern series by this author, thought it was a sure thing.

Boy was I wrong!

I couldn't even get through the first book without being bored to tears so I didn't finish it, won't bother reading the rest of the series.

From the beginning this booked was rushed, there was no devolpement with any of the characters, I felt no connection with them what so ever.

I've read 57 page books that had more connection between myself and the story.

I needed to know why all of a sudden Drake was obsessed with her, there was no pretence, it was just bam I need you. Seriously after a few dates they were vowing their love for each other.

It lacked chemistry between the two of them. The sex was flat an boring and very rushed.

This whole thing needed to be slowed down and expanded on to create better chemistry for everyone involved.

I'm sorry.

[Roz Ward · Rating 3 out of 5]

Book 1...not my favourite. The writing is a little different, some of the words / sentences are overused. I don't feel connected to Molly yet , it's like she's saying the words but there's nothing behind them. Hoping book 2 will change that...
Book 2...slightly better but still I find myself skimming through it. A lot of it was predictable or left too many unanswered questions.
Book 3...i found myself skimming rather a lot of it purely because I was invested in finding out what happened to the characters even though I still didn't feel very connected to them.

[Tabby · Rating 5 out of 5]

Words cannot express how much I loved this trilogy. The characters of Drake, Molly and all their supporting characters will always hold a place in my heart. Now you can get all three in one place! How awesome is that?

Do you want a steamy read, with enough suspense to keep you guessing? If you answered yes then this is the trilogy for you.

Do you love a hot, sexy alpha male who will melt your panties off? Then you will love Drake.

[Lacey Black · Rating 3 out of 5]

I found the characters very likable and engaging. I enjoyed the suspense within the story lines. I liked the playful banter. What I had a hard time with was some of the dialogue. To me it was unnatural and awkward. I also felt like some of the story lines repeated in the books. Someone was obsessed with Molly. An ex wanted Drake and was causing trouble. It was a decent trilogy - I give it 3.5 stars.

[Angie Lambert]

I loved all 3 books in this trilogy but I really wish someone would edit them. There were words missing, when it should have been her it was him and at times I had to go back and re-read pages to make sure I was reading it correctly. I gave all 3 books 5 stars because it was an AMAZING story but get the books edited please!

[Rita · Rating 1 out of 5]

If you read the Intern Series, you don't need to read this series. Similar story with a new cast of characters. Spoilers...

And what is it with her and little girls being sexually abused. Happen in both stories and the main character is always being attacked by psychos. This book felt forced and I always finish a book. I wish I hadn't continue reading this series.

[Nelly · Rating 3 out of 5]

I know romance novels are not meant to always be reality but this one was too far out there. The lovey dovey perfect life with the bumps in the road always taken care of by drake was too much. Also, there were a tone of typos which drove me crazy.

[Patricia Valdez · Rating 3 out of 5]

The book was slow, it took awhile to jump in, I was not too crazy about 2nd book with 2 voices, It took some getting used to. I did like the characters, especially how they were so thoughtful and understanding. I think the 3rd book was my favorite.

[Michelle · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5

[Tonya Rine · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great cheap read!!! Bought this one from iBooks

[J.L. · Rating 4 out of 5]

See my rating for each book under it's individual title.

[Stacy Wollett · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked this series and found it romantic and sweet. It is not my favorite by Brooke Cumberland but it had its own uniqueness to it which made it a better for me.

[Angie Zadrozny · Rating 2 out of 5]

Boring!

[Andrea Doss · Rating 4 out of 5]

pretty awesome series! It had a great combination of romance and suspense!