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One Wrecked Cake + One Ruined Dress = Mortal Enemies Years after a ruined ceremonial gown nearly destroys her design career, Maxine Abernathy is still holding a grudge against cocky chef Nathan Olivier. So what if he's a sexy silver fox with the occasional starring role in some of her naughtiest fantasies? The man is insufferable. Beneath the belligerent façade, Nathan Olivier is haunted by his part in the tragedy that left one of the Queen's Elite Guard dead. He reinvents himself as a chef and cooks to keep the guilt at bay. Romance isn't on the menu-but ever since the mishap that wrecked his masterpiece cake, he's kept an eye on a certain stylist. Frayed tempers flare when the two are forced to spend a weekend trapped together in their Queen's office in the capital. During the hottest summer the island of Lytua has ever seen. With no electricity. Will these adversaries be able to set aside their animosity to work together in extreme circumstances? Or will reluctance to acknowledge their potent attraction stand in the way? This sizzling novella bridges the gap between International Incident and Queen of His Heart. Packed with heat, humor, and heart, it's a shorter but complete story in the Crown & Heart series. Trigger Warning: PTSD; panic attack; memories of a family member's substance abuse; death of a parent; death of a friend.

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Praise for A Matter of Taste ""Deliciously sweet with sparks, tension, and Black love."" -Wald, Amazon Reviewer ""A sizzling enemies-to-lovers romance with depth and chemistry."" -B. Badgett, Amazon Reviewer ""Witty, romantic, and immersive-Lytua comes alive on the page."" -AK S, Amazon Reviewer ""A mature, steamy love story that's both heartfelt and addictive."" -M. Richardson, Amazon Reviewer ""Another unforgettable couple from the world of Lytua."" -Tracella, Amazon Reviewer If you want to echo the authority feel of II's blurbs even more, you can slightly elevate the language: ""Deliciously sweet, emotionally rich, and brimming with romantic tension."" -Amazon Reviewer ""A sharp, sexy enemies-to-lovers story with unforgettable chemistry."" -Amazon Reviewer ""A feel-good romance that proves sparks can fly at any age."" -Amazon Reviewer

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Nikki Davenport is a contemporary romance and romantic suspense author and the creator of the Crown & Heart/Destination: Lytua series-where Wakanda meets Bridgerton in a lush, all-Black world of royal romance and unapologetic joy. Her stories reimagine royalty through high-stakes emotion, deep friendships, and characters who fight for love and legacy.Her debut novel, International Incident, became an Amazon bestseller, ranking in the Top 15 of Romantic Suspense and Top 55 of Contemporary Romance-two of the most competitive categories on the platform-and was selected as a 2023 finalist for the Audio in Color Award.The second book in the Crown & Heart series went on to hit #1 in Black & African American Women's Fiction, launching a richly imagined royal universe readers can't wait to return to.A lifelong lover of love stories, Nikki holds a BA in History and a Master's in Social Work. She works in education by day and paddles with a dragon boat racing team of fellow breast cancer survivors in her off time. She lives in Northern Virginia with her husband, a snarky teen, and a pair of spoiled feline overlords-and is rarely without an audiobook or podcast.Nikki is passionately committed to centering Black love on the page-and isn't stopping anytime soon.

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