Nicole is determined to take care of herself after her cancer treatments are complete. She’s done risking her peace of mind to find love. But when she meets a handsome chef with the cutest dimples she’s ever seen, she questions if playing it safe is working. Sean is the optimistic owner of Jesse’s Pub. The restaurant is a hit and a way for him to distance himself from his family. Then he meets a woman who ignores his attempts at flirtation, and he can't get her out of his mind. In the aftermath of a disastrous date, he must get creative with his approach. Nicole tells herself Sean is different, but she struggles to get past the scars of her past. Just when Sean thinks she is ready to move on from the past, she ghosts him. Can Sean convince Nicole to open her heart and trust him in return?
If you love small-town romance where the hero falls first, she’s the grumpy one, and there’s just the right amount of spice, pick up No Gouda Without You today!
Genre: Romance (Contemporary)
Age Suggestion: Adult
Tropes: Reverse Grumpy x Sunshine, Small-Town Setting, Interconnected Standalone
Trigger / CW: None
Spice Warning: Hot (on-page sexual content)
Author: Victoria Hamel
Format: Paperback ✨SIGNED✨(+extra goodies from the author)
Page Count: 245
Publication Date: January 19, 2024
ISBN: 979-8989758319
Series: Marley Creek Romance Book One
Victoria Hamel has been writing stories since grade school, from early fiction for friends to the romance she now loves creating. She lives in the Chicago area with her husband, three college‑age kids, and Bowie the dog. When she’s not writing, she volunteers, watches K‑dramas, and adds endlessly to her TBR.
Nicole is determined to take care of herself after her cancer treatments are complete. She’s done risking her peace of mind to find love. But when she meets a handsome chef with the cutest dimples she’s ever seen, she questions if playing it safe is working. Sean is the optimistic owner of Jesse’s Pub. The restaurant is a hit and a way for him to distance himself from his family. Then he meets a woman who ignores his attempts at flirtation, and he can't get her out of his mind. In the aftermath of a disastrous date, he must get creative with his approach. Nicole tells herself Sean is different, but she struggles to get past the scars of her past. Just when Sean thinks she is ready to move on from the past, she ghosts him. Can Sean convince Nicole to open her heart and trust him in return?
If you love small-town romance where the hero falls first, she’s the grumpy one, and there’s just the right amount of spice, pick up No Gouda Without You today!
Genre: Romance (Contemporary)
Age Suggestion: Adult
Tropes: Reverse Grumpy x Sunshine, Small-Town Setting, Interconnected Standalone
Trigger / CW: None
Spice Warning: Hot (on-page sexual content)
Author: Victoria Hamel
Format: Paperback ✨SIGNED✨(+extra goodies from the author)
Page Count: 245
Publication Date: January 19, 2024
ISBN: 979-8989758319
Series: Marley Creek Romance Book One
Victoria Hamel has been writing stories since grade school, from early fiction for friends to the romance she now loves creating. She lives in the Chicago area with her husband, three college‑age kids, and Bowie the dog. When she’s not writing, she volunteers, watches K‑dramas, and adds endlessly to her TBR.
