The friendship between Kick and Thomas has ignited a flame neither expected. And their timing couldn’t be worse.
Kick Back
“I need extraordinary, and I won’t settle.”
I feel like a new woman. An open book. It’s more than the encouraging test results, proving my body is on the mend. This sensation lives in every cell, every emotion, every new wish. My late husband is peacefully laid to rest in my heart, and I’m moving forward.
Thomas and I agree to take things slow despite my heart’s veto of the decree. It wants—no demands—more magical nights with my new delicious younger man. Except we both have responsibilities competing for our attention and interrupting our alone time.
Then there’s the harassment of my coffeehouse and my family. After a festive night out nearly turns tragic, Thomas’s care and vow of protection keep me from falling backward.
I never dared to dream of a second chance at love, though it looks like one found me. Still, his stubborn refusal to open up challenges the limits of my swoony affections. Thomas better come clean soon because I’m close to figuring out his big secret, anyway.
Kick Back is book two in the slow burn, steamy, seasoned Southern Oaks trilogy. Given the overarching plotline, it’s best enjoyed when read in order.
Release Date: March 31, 2022
Series: Book Two in the Southern Oaks series
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Genre: Later in life, Steamy, Contemporary Romance
Tropes: slow burn, friends to lovers, single mother, found family, mysterious hero, family saga drama, secret society build-up
Possible Sensitive Topics: Autoimmunity, Dealing with loss, Mother/daughter difficulties, Smear campaign, Attempted kidnapping
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He knew about dedicated fryers.
I almost swooned.
—Kick Back
If the Southern Oaks series is new to you, I created a FREE extended sample of the first five chapters of Kick Start because I know you’ll fall hard for these two. It’s a look at the entire day that “starts” it all. Click the link below to meet Kick and Thomas!
Playlists!! Do you adore book playlists like I do? Each chapter title in the Southern Oaks series is also a song title. Heaven help me! File it under “it seemed like a fabulous idea at the time.” Click the link and enjoy the music that inspired the stories.