* * * A USA TODAY best-seller * * *Brewmaster and town sweetheart Dani Dobson is officially declaring war against her hot, maddening new menace of a neighbor–and his shop. How the man manages to provoke her so much is beyond her. But he does, and really, she’s just picking up the gauntlet he tosses her way.The terms of their little throwdown? Her business versus his in the arena of romance.And … arena of romance.
And the stakes? Very likely, her heart.
Chocolatier and town newcomer Luke Bradford loves his shop’s new home. Partly because he couldn’t ask for a better fresh start for both his professional and personal life, and partly (okay, mostly) because he gets to lock horns with the feisty beer-brewing beauty next door, and effectively push all her buttons on a fairly regular basis.
To be fair, in his defense–
Just kidding. He has no defense.
As far as the meddling matchmakers in this quirky little town are concerned, this is going to be their most unlikely (and interesting) pairing yet…
“Violet Duke always writes such compelling, delightful characters who manage to pull you in and make you feel a part of their lives.” — #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Barbara Freethy
♥ AUTHOR NOTE ♥
Be forewarned, this book is definitely sweeter (and longer since it’s a slow-burn romcom) than my other books (but there is still some on-page steam, as well as a few curse words–no f-bombs though, per usual). A book about a brewmaster and chocolatier battling over Valentine’s Day supremacy? Yep, it was a given I was going to go all-out on the feel-good romance for this one. 🙂 So if you’re in the mood for a light and fun love story (with some of my token laugh-and-cry Violet Duke-ness, of course) between two stubbornly romantic characters who work hard for their happily ever after, this is the book for you! xoxo ♥ V
THE CACTUS CREEK SERIES
Love, Chocolate, and Beer [Luke & Dani]
Love, Diamonds, and Spades [Rylan & Quinn]
Love, Tussles, and Takedowns [Hudson & Lia]
Love, Exes, and Ohs [Isaac & Xoey]
All the Cactus Creek books are standalone novels with feel-good HEAs. 🙂 Enjoy!
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I am just about finished with this book and I absolutely LOVE it! I think it should be a Hallmark Movie. Men and women alike can really enjoy this story.
I love chocolate…and I like beer. The rivalry between the two was enjoyable.
This was my first time reading any of Mrs. Violet Duke’s work and I loved it! I love the small kooky town and the caring characters in it. I especially love Dani. She’s spunky with a very big heart. This book takes you through her journey of finding love and forgiveness. This book took me through a spectrum of emotions. If you haven’t read any of …