Title
A Perfect Brew
(A Destination Romance novella set between Picture Imperfect and A Perfectly Imperfect Holiday)
Author
Kate Berberich
Genre
Contemporary Romance
Book Blurb:
Dan Lewis is a man on a journey—and not just the summer tour of Prague. He’s escaping his past and embracing the sweetness of his new love and new career with equal fervor. But old instincts are strong. When his younger sister, who he’s taken care of all his life, joins them for her graduation trip, it stirs bitter memories of their history and all the things he did to keep them safe.
Lacey Devere is savoring every drop of summer, visiting romantic locales and reveling in long, steamy nights with Dan. She dumped her past mistakes down the drain and embarked on their bold new future together. However, she’s learning love is more than just sugar and cream.
Together Dan and Lacey learn true love means accepting your partner’s imperfections and blending the bitter with the sweet. And sometimes, the best family is the one you find for yourself.
Excerpt:
Dan sauntered into the hotel lobby, hand in hand with Lacey. A few paces in, she wrapped her free hand around his arm, slowing them enough for Dylan to get a few steps ahead. She rested her head against his shoulder and smiled at him. He grinned, watching his sister, frozen on the green and blue mosaic tile floor, staring around in open-mouthed wonder.
Honestly, he’d had the exact same reaction the first time he walked into this hotel. Almost forgot to look for security cameras. He found them easily now: main entrance, front desk, concierge desk, and elevator bank. A tinkling fountain marked the center of the two-story lobby. Potted palm trees created intimate corners, and armchairs and settees upholstered in soft blue velvet nestled among the greenery.
Dylan wandered over to the gleaming glass enclosure, stretching to the skylights. She touched her fingertips to the window and a peacock stirred and blinked its beady eyes at her. A moment later, it unfurled its glorious tail feathers and took a few mincing steps closer to the glass. She glanced over her shoulder at them. “Okay, now I understand why you do this. Wow. Just…”
“Wow?” Lacey asked, tugging Dan by the hand.
A uniformed bruiser Dan pegged as security frowned at Dylan’s attire, but then noticed her teal Dolce Vita wristband and subsided with a gracious smile and nod.
“Very wow.” Dylan flung her arms around Dan. “You’re the best big brother ever. Thank you.”
He kissed her temple. “You’re welcome.”
“Are they all like this? All the hotels you stay in?”
“Well, all the hotels the company uses are five or six stars, but this one’s pretty spectacular, even by their standards. Why don’t we get you settled, then we can walk around and explore the neighborhood a bit?”
“And find the nearest source of non-snack bar coffee?”
He rolled his eyes affectionately and steered her toward the shining brass elevators with filigree peacocks rendered on their doors.
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What’s your favorite part about being a romance author?
I love the way the genre has expanded to include so many different heat levels and styles. I particularly like when the lines between genres blur—like romantic suspense or romantasy. There’s truly a happily ever after story out there for everyone.
Here’s my tip to add romance to your love life:
Find someone who looks at you like you’re the last slice of Godiva chocolate cheesecake in the case.
Giveaway –
One lucky reader will win a $100 Amazon gift card.
Open internationally.
Runs February 1 – 28, 2025
Drawing will be held on March 1, 2025.
Author Biography:
I am an author with a penchant for writing about strong, sassy ladies and the men they love (and cats!). I have a background in historic and theatrical costuming. I live in New York with my cat, Miss Toby Toebeanz, and lots and lots of books.
Picture Imperfect is my debut novel and Book One of Destination Romance. The sequel, A Perfectly Imperfect Holiday, was released for the 2023 holiday season. A Perfect Brew, a Destination Romance novella set between Picture Imperfect and A Perfectly Imperfect Holiday is available in digital format.
Falling for the Cat Guy, a sweet, small-town Halloween romance (with cats!) is available in paperback and digital formats from your favorite retailer.
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