Tomorrow is the day!
Release day for Challenging the Chef!
I’m thrilled to share this book with you because it was such a joy to write Owen and Tawni’s story.
Owen had it all. A skyrocketing career as a celebrity chef, a life in New York many only dream of. But when his uncle needed him, Owen walked away from it all. After his uncle’s death, he stayed in Summer Creek, a small-town full of people who flock to Owen’s restaurant, and not just because it’s the only place open for dinner.
Tawni loves to cook, and is excited about learning from the celebrity chef she had a crush on during her enter last year of college.
But when these two meet, nothing is like their expectations.
When an interloper arrives in his kitchen, will romance start to simmer?
Chef Owen Thorpe left behind his celebrity status when he moved to Summer Creek. The quaint town and country atmosphere allow him to seek solace in his recipes. His peace and quiet is threatened when he’s coerced into being part of a big auction package that includes the winner spending a week cooking with him in his restaurant. The last thing he wants is some chef wannabe in his way. However, the real danger he faces is losing his heart when the winner turns out to be a beautiful woman who knows her way around a kitchen.
Burdened by the weight of her demanding career as a school psychologist, Tawni Young turns to cooking and gardening to escape from the never-ending stress of her work. When her aunt gifts her an auction package that includes cooking lessons in the small town of Summer Creek, Tawni realizes the chef she’ll be working with is none other than a celebrity she had a huge crush on during her college years. From the moment the two of them meet, an undeniable attraction sizzles while wits collide.
As they embark on a tantalizing journey of culinary delights, will Tawni and Owen discover the most important ingredient is love?
In this heartwarming and deliciously wholesome tale, Challenging the Chef takes readers on a savory adventure filled with sweet romance.
You can read the first chapter here!
Read the entire Summer Creek Series!
- Catching the Cowboy
- Rescuing the Rancher
- Protecting the Princess
- Distracting the Deputy
- Guiding the Grouch
- Challenging the Chef
What’s one thing you do to relax or unwind?
Please share your answer in the comments.
I like to bake!
Also, if you haven’t yet, you can download a free Summer Creek themed bundle of goodies that includes a short story, printable bookmarks, a puzzle, coloring pages, and a recipe!
After spending her formative years on a farm in Eastern Oregon, hopeless romantic Shanna Hatfield turns her rural experiences into sweet historical and contemporary romances filled with sarcasm, humor, and hunky western heroes.
When this USA Today bestselling author isn’t writing or covertly hiding decadent chocolate from the other occupants of her home, Shanna hangs out with her beloved husband, Captain Cavedweller.
Before I retired, I relaxed by reading. Now I just read for my entertainment.
So glad you can read for entertainment, but so nice it used to be a way for you to relax. Have a beautiful autumm!
I read when I want to relax! It will be a great release day tomorrow!! ?
Thank you, Delphine! I’m so excited to share this book with everyone!
I read and sew.
Oh, that’s awesome you sew to relax. For me, sewing is usually stressful! Thanks for stopping in, Rhonda!
reading for me!
Reading is so relaxing! Thanks for popping in, Teresa!
Reading and my art. Hey Shanna! I like how this book starts out! Best wishes to you always!
Your art is wonderful, Tracy! Thank you so much. Have a beautiful day!
I read or plant flowers. Digging in the dirt helps. This book sounds like it would be very interesting.
Digging in the dirt is a great stress reliever! Thank you, Ann. So glad you stopped in today!
I love to read, color and watch classic shows and movies. I enjoy baking also.
Wonderful ways to unwind. Enjoy them, Barbara, and have a lovely autumn!
What a fun story, Shanna. As a Food Network junkie, I love the idea of a celebrity chef hero. And I studies school psychology in college way back in the day, even though I never actually worked in the field, so this book sounds up my alley. 🙂
How neat you studied school psychology, Karen. And a fellow food network junkie. Yay! Those cooking shows are so fun. Thank you for stopping in today! Happy October to you!
During the winter, I read a lot of books. I also grow dahlias during the summer. Both are seasonal passions for me.
Your dahlia photos are incredible. Those blooms are gorgeous! Wishing you many wonderful books to read until you can return to growing dahlias next year!
I like to read.
Me too! Thank you for stopping in today!
I read or take a walk if weather is nice.
Strolling outside on a beautiful day is such a lovely way to unwind. Wishing you many wonderful walks ahead!
I read a book almost constantly.
Love that you do that! I wish I had more time for reading!
I like to read but scrapbooking is my creative outlet.
Oh, scrapbooking is so neat! It’s great you have that creative outlet!
I read or I veg out with a favorite tv show
Reading is such a universal way to unwind, isn’t it. Thank you for stopping in today!
Reading, making cards, and when it’s cool enough in Florida, embroidery!!
All of those sound like fun things to do to unwind! Happy autumn, Trudy!
Reading is my solace.
Isn’t it a lovely, lovely thing! Happy autumn, Denise!
This is such a fun series. Thank you for creating it. But then all your books are so interesting and fun. I look forward to reading this new adventure. I hope your dad is doing better. Blessings to all.
Thanks so much, Shirley. I so appreciate you!
I looove this premise, Shanna!! As one who loves to cook (like you!), these characters really appeal to me. Fun!!
Oh, I love hearing that, Pam. It truly made me so hungry writing this book – and also made me want to bake! Thank you!
Reading and browsing the internet.
Both fun things to do, Connie!
Reading while listening to soft, comforting piano music playing in the background.
That sounds so lovely, Barbara!
I go for a walk or I read . I will also do some craft. Your book sounds like a lot of fun! I love your book cover also. Have a great rest of the day and a great rest of the week.
Thank you so, so much, Alicia! Crafting is something fun I enjoy doing too!
I like to read, crochet or knit
I wish I had the talent to knit and crochet. So neat you do those things, Ginni!
It may sound strange but being on a tractor or swather is relaxing – me, my thoughts and the task at hand also grubbing in my huge garden and making time to read. Looking forward to catching up on the happenings in Summer Creek tomorrow!
I love that, Carol! Grubbing in the garden is a great way to relax as well as driving a tractor or swather. I have so many fond memories from my childhood of riding in the swather with dad. Thank you!
I read and (weather permitting) garden!
I read and work on diamond art.
Diamond art sounds like such fun! Thank you for stopping in!
I read. Thank you for sharing. God bless you.
Thank you, Debbie! Have a beautiful day!
To relax, I usually take time to read which is something I have been finding harder to do lately. I also enjoy hiking and traveling.
I hit Reply before I was finished. I hope you had an enjoyable birthday and wish you a wonderful new year.
Congratulations on your new release. Thank you for the story and fun sheets. I have several apple cake recipes and look forward to trying this one.
Those are all fun things to do to relax. I hope you have more time for the things you enjoy, Patricia. Thank you for the kind words and birthday wishes. I hope you enjoy the cake if you make it!