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Table for Two: A Yummy Collection of Restaurant-Themed Romances
Salt Water Taffie by Janice Thompson
Taffie Carini enjoys working in her family’s candy store on the Atlantic City boardwalk. But when her parents plan their retirement, Taffie's not sure she has the moxie to manage Carini’s Confections alone. When repairman Ryan Antonelli makes a service call, he’s drawn to more than just the candy. His marketing degree hasn't prepared him to fix a taffy-making machine, but Ryan will do anything to help Taffie, with the hopes of winning her heart. When a business mogul wants to buy Carini’s property to build a new casino, Taffie’s family’s future is threatened. Can Ryan help Taffie save Carini’s Confections? Will they find sweet love together in the process?
Coffee Scoop by Kathleen Y’Barbo
Reporter Carrie Collins is on a vendetta against all religious con men, and with good reason. Ryan Baxter, a seminary graduate with a Harvard MBA, is head of a non-profit organization, using coffee grown on their Central American plantation, to improve the living conditions of the poor. He sees Carrie, a reporter at the Austin Times, as a means of getting publicity for their organization. She sees him as just one more crook hiding behind a religious facade and no better than the man who stole her mother's life savings. Carrie goes to Costa Rico, determined to find out the truth. Should she listen to her heart or her head?
The Sweetheart of Starlight by Lynette Sowell
Tamarind Brown knows Texas barbecue...
She also knows how to run a restaurant, even if The Pit is a bit shabby around the edges and needs renovation. Her place is a local favorite in Starlight, Texas. So why is she losing money? Rick Mantovani knows pasta. He has a string of successful Italian restaurants on the East Coast, but he wants to conquer barbecue. And the place to prove himself is the heart of Texas. The fact that Starlight is also the home of a beautiful, green-eyed barbecue champion doesn’t hurt. As their friendship grows, Rick visits Tamarind’s church to do a little business networking. He’s never had time for God or religion, and when tragedy strikes Starlight, Rick finds himself at a crossroads of faith.
Bargains, Ballots, & the Bakery by Carol Moncado
Brianna Masters inherited Millie’s Bakery from her grandmother, but running it by herself has driven her half-crazy. She receives help, but finds herself organizing Mallard Lake Township’s rummage sale and running a mayoral campaign.
Grayson Goddard returned home after college to find his friend and mentor had died and no one told him. Her beautiful granddaughter kept Millie’s promise of giving him a job. In a whirl of flying flour, he finds himself falling in love with his new boss, helping with the rummage sale and running for mayor against his high school nemesis.
Together, they work to help the town’s less fortunate through the rummage sale proceeds and end the stranglehold the mayor’s family had on the office for nearly a hundred years. No matter the outcome of the election, can they find the recipe for love?
Love and a Side of Chips by Traci Tyne Hilton
Never kiss your boss. That's a lesson Kylie Rossi isn't going to forget, not after losing her job. Now she's back home with her parents, mopping floors at a taco shop, and trying to figure out exactly where everything went wrong. Was Chris Stevens just not that into her? Well, that seems plenty obvious. His complete lack of interest when he delivered the news didn't leave much room for misinterpretation. When Sergio Reyes shows up at Tio's Tacos, he's just what her grandma says she needs to order: handsome, charming, and maybe even interested in her.
Taffie Carini enjoys working in her family’s candy store on the Atlantic City boardwalk. But when her parents plan their retirement, Taffie's not sure she has the moxie to manage Carini’s Confections alone. When repairman Ryan Antonelli makes a service call, he’s drawn to more than just the candy. His marketing degree hasn't prepared him to fix a taffy-making machine, but Ryan will do anything to help Taffie, with the hopes of winning her heart. When a business mogul wants to buy Carini’s property to build a new casino, Taffie’s family’s future is threatened. Can Ryan help Taffie save Carini’s Confections? Will they find sweet love together in the process?
Coffee Scoop by Kathleen Y’Barbo
Reporter Carrie Collins is on a vendetta against all religious con men, and with good reason. Ryan Baxter, a seminary graduate with a Harvard MBA, is head of a non-profit organization, using coffee grown on their Central American plantation, to improve the living conditions of the poor. He sees Carrie, a reporter at the Austin Times, as a means of getting publicity for their organization. She sees him as just one more crook hiding behind a religious facade and no better than the man who stole her mother's life savings. Carrie goes to Costa Rico, determined to find out the truth. Should she listen to her heart or her head?
The Sweetheart of Starlight by Lynette Sowell
Tamarind Brown knows Texas barbecue...
She also knows how to run a restaurant, even if The Pit is a bit shabby around the edges and needs renovation. Her place is a local favorite in Starlight, Texas. So why is she losing money? Rick Mantovani knows pasta. He has a string of successful Italian restaurants on the East Coast, but he wants to conquer barbecue. And the place to prove himself is the heart of Texas. The fact that Starlight is also the home of a beautiful, green-eyed barbecue champion doesn’t hurt. As their friendship grows, Rick visits Tamarind’s church to do a little business networking. He’s never had time for God or religion, and when tragedy strikes Starlight, Rick finds himself at a crossroads of faith.
Bargains, Ballots, & the Bakery by Carol Moncado
Brianna Masters inherited Millie’s Bakery from her grandmother, but running it by herself has driven her half-crazy. She receives help, but finds herself organizing Mallard Lake Township’s rummage sale and running a mayoral campaign.
Grayson Goddard returned home after college to find his friend and mentor had died and no one told him. Her beautiful granddaughter kept Millie’s promise of giving him a job. In a whirl of flying flour, he finds himself falling in love with his new boss, helping with the rummage sale and running for mayor against his high school nemesis.
Together, they work to help the town’s less fortunate through the rummage sale proceeds and end the stranglehold the mayor’s family had on the office for nearly a hundred years. No matter the outcome of the election, can they find the recipe for love?
Love and a Side of Chips by Traci Tyne Hilton
Never kiss your boss. That's a lesson Kylie Rossi isn't going to forget, not after losing her job. Now she's back home with her parents, mopping floors at a taco shop, and trying to figure out exactly where everything went wrong. Was Chris Stevens just not that into her? Well, that seems plenty obvious. His complete lack of interest when he delivered the news didn't leave much room for misinterpretation. When Sergio Reyes shows up at Tio's Tacos, he's just what her grandma says she needs to order: handsome, charming, and maybe even interested in her.
541 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 21, 2016
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About the author
Janice Thompson
252 books750 followersWelcome to the wacky, wonderful world of inspirational author Janice Hanna Thompson, where romantic comedy rules the day! I hope you love to laugh, because I make it my goal to tickle your funny bone at every turn in my light-hearted tales.
Whether you’re looking for inspirational romance, quirky cozy mysteries, light-hearted historicals or fun books for younger readers, you will find it here. You will also find an abundance of non-fiction books, guaranteed to ease life’s burdens.
Why do I focus on the light-hearted stuff? Because life is hard! My readers lead busy, chaotic lives and need those special “Calgon, Take Me Away!” moments! Providing “Love, Laughter and Happily Ever Afters” brings me great delight. Lest you think it’s all fluff, think again!
Woven between the lines of each cheerful tale you will find the ultimate love story, one guaranteed to stir your soul and get your heart fluttering. Talk about a real happily ever after! There’s something for everyone on my site, so settle back in your chair, grab a cup of Earl Grey tea, and get ready to discover a light-hearted approach to life!
Whether you’re looking for inspirational romance, quirky cozy mysteries, light-hearted historicals or fun books for younger readers, you will find it here. You will also find an abundance of non-fiction books, guaranteed to ease life’s burdens.
Why do I focus on the light-hearted stuff? Because life is hard! My readers lead busy, chaotic lives and need those special “Calgon, Take Me Away!” moments! Providing “Love, Laughter and Happily Ever Afters” brings me great delight. Lest you think it’s all fluff, think again!
Woven between the lines of each cheerful tale you will find the ultimate love story, one guaranteed to stir your soul and get your heart fluttering. Talk about a real happily ever after! There’s something for everyone on my site, so settle back in your chair, grab a cup of Earl Grey tea, and get ready to discover a light-hearted approach to life!
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December 8, 2018
A collection of stories to warm the heart
Every story in this sweet romance collection left a smile on my face. Christian values without being “preechy” or too serious and stories that make for a great read on a lazy day!
Every story in this sweet romance collection left a smile on my face. Christian values without being “preechy” or too serious and stories that make for a great read on a lazy day!
December 24, 2016
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April 30, 2016
Table for two
This is a very good set of books and worth every penny. I received a copy of it in exchange for a honest review. I enjoyed all of these books very much.
1. Salt water Taffie by Janice Thompson
Taffie and her parents ran a candy and she plans to take it over for them. One of the machines break down and they call a repairman, Ryan, who ends up helping her to make the business better. A wonderful love story, great family but not without normal life things happening. Loved the little girl Casey. It was hard to put down from the time the book. A very inspirational book.
2. Coffee scoop by Kathleen Y'Barbo
By the name of the book I thought it may be about a coffee but about a reporter and a guy that grows coffee beans. A very clever name. Enjoyed how Ryan and Carrie meet. She wanting to write story about him and wants to think the worst but things turn out different. This is also a very inspirational book.
3. The sweetheart of starlight by Lynette Sowell
Love the story of Rick and Tamarind. They both have restaurants and met doing competitions. But when he opens a restaurant in starlight where hers is at he doesn't really do it for competition. He loves the town. A very good book in this set. I did see there is two other books in this series, will definitely check them out.
4. Bargains, ballots, and the bakery by Carol Moncado
A very fast moving story about Grayson and Brianna. He shows up to help her at the bakery but she was not aware of it. But ends up teaching him how to make some of the baked goodies. He decides to run for mayor, which is very interesting part. I did enjoy this book.
5. Love with a side of Chips
Kylie loses her job and ends up helping at the family Mexican restaurant. She ends up meeting Sergio there but has a lot of misunderstanding going on with all the men in her life. Enjoyed it and left me wanting some Mexican food.
This is a very good set of books and worth every penny. I received a copy of it in exchange for a honest review. I enjoyed all of these books very much.
1. Salt water Taffie by Janice Thompson
Taffie and her parents ran a candy and she plans to take it over for them. One of the machines break down and they call a repairman, Ryan, who ends up helping her to make the business better. A wonderful love story, great family but not without normal life things happening. Loved the little girl Casey. It was hard to put down from the time the book. A very inspirational book.
2. Coffee scoop by Kathleen Y'Barbo
By the name of the book I thought it may be about a coffee but about a reporter and a guy that grows coffee beans. A very clever name. Enjoyed how Ryan and Carrie meet. She wanting to write story about him and wants to think the worst but things turn out different. This is also a very inspirational book.
3. The sweetheart of starlight by Lynette Sowell
Love the story of Rick and Tamarind. They both have restaurants and met doing competitions. But when he opens a restaurant in starlight where hers is at he doesn't really do it for competition. He loves the town. A very good book in this set. I did see there is two other books in this series, will definitely check them out.
4. Bargains, ballots, and the bakery by Carol Moncado
A very fast moving story about Grayson and Brianna. He shows up to help her at the bakery but she was not aware of it. But ends up teaching him how to make some of the baked goodies. He decides to run for mayor, which is very interesting part. I did enjoy this book.
5. Love with a side of Chips
Kylie loses her job and ends up helping at the family Mexican restaurant. She ends up meeting Sergio there but has a lot of misunderstanding going on with all the men in her life. Enjoyed it and left me wanting some Mexican food.
November 21, 2016
So far I've read...
Bargains, Ballots, & the Bakery, written by Carol Moncado, is a quick but delightful story of Brianna who took over her grandmother's bakery. Brianna was overwhelmed, to say the least, when Grayson steps into the bakery with news that her recently deceased grandmother had given him a job that she had no knowledge of yet she was so in need of help! Neither Brianna or Grayson are seeking for anything but to keep the bakery going...but then comes the ballots and the bargain part! Moncado knows how to write great novels and this novella, though not the length of her other books, is a fun, entertaining, and romantic read that all will enjoy!
Bargains, Ballots, & the Bakery, written by Carol Moncado, is a quick but delightful story of Brianna who took over her grandmother's bakery. Brianna was overwhelmed, to say the least, when Grayson steps into the bakery with news that her recently deceased grandmother had given him a job that she had no knowledge of yet she was so in need of help! Neither Brianna or Grayson are seeking for anything but to keep the bakery going...but then comes the ballots and the bargain part! Moncado knows how to write great novels and this novella, though not the length of her other books, is a fun, entertaining, and romantic read that all will enjoy!
April 27, 2016
Delightful stories. Each one has a definite place in this collection. From a Taffy Store to a Mexican Food restaurant, each love story is a good read, clean and uplifting. There is just enough humor to tickle a funny bone. Highly recommend this collection. I received a copy in exchange for an honest review.
May 1, 2016
I love food and this gives me plenty.
The stories are entertaining, well written with believable characters.
We find God's grace and redemption through out the novellas.
It was nice seeing authors I knew and new ones.
This collection is good for anyone that wants to cuddle in a swing on a nice spring day with a glass of sweet tea.
The stories are entertaining, well written with believable characters.
We find God's grace and redemption through out the novellas.
It was nice seeing authors I knew and new ones.
This collection is good for anyone that wants to cuddle in a swing on a nice spring day with a glass of sweet tea.
August 31, 2016
Just plain fun
I love being able to sample various authors in these fun collections of short novels. I appreciate the Christian values reflected, and find being absorbed in these books just plain fun. I will be checking out other books by these authors in the near future!
I love being able to sample various authors in these fun collections of short novels. I appreciate the Christian values reflected, and find being absorbed in these books just plain fun. I will be checking out other books by these authors in the near future!
June 16, 2016
Very good!
I was very happy with these sweet romances. The stories are short and great moodlifters. Great for a quick uplifting read.
I was very happy with these sweet romances. The stories are short and great moodlifters. Great for a quick uplifting read.
December 27, 2016
A collection of Christian romances, all set in restaurants or other food establishments.
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