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Also, author of If Santa Were a Cowboy and The Mistletoe Effect. Contributor to anthologies.
SIDELIGHTS
Melissa Cutler is a writer of romance novels. She is based in San Diego, California. Cutler told a writer on the Librarian Talks website: “Growing up, my house wasn’t a pleasant one, and so I kept to myself in my bedroom as much as possible. In a huge way I’m grateful for the way my childhood played out, because my imagination flourished. The earliest I can remember writing stories and poems is age four. Writing them and reading books took me away to other times and places and let me live, for a little while, in magical places. Even then, I knew I was a writer, an identity that stayed with me in all the years since.” Cutler added: “What most characterizes my writing is a combination of humor and emotion weight. I’m really interested in real issues and the struggles that everyday people face in their lives, not just romantically, but with family and friends and their careers. My heroines tend to be quirky, smart, career-focused women and my heroes tend to be blue collar workers.”
"Catcher Creek" Series
The Trouble with Cowboys is the first volume in Cutler’s “Catcher Creek” series. Amy Sorentino has recently moved back to her small New Mexico hometown and is starting a business with her sisters. She tries to stop herself from being attracted to a local rancher named Kellan, but she may not be able to control her feelings for him. Melanie Bates, contributor to the RT Book Reviews website, asserted: “Witty dialogue, great pacing and steamy romance … make for one fun, passionate romp.”
Cowboy Justice focuses on Amy’s sister, Rachel Sorentino. While fighting off vandals, Rachel is wounded, and her horse is killed. She also kills the police chief’s son, who was one of the vandals. Rachel finds herself attracted to Sheriff Vaughn Cooper, who is investigating the case. Writing on the RT Book Reviews website, Bates commented: “A supporting cast of distinctively funny characters combined with good pacing makes this an engaging read.” Referring to Rachel and Vaughn, a Publishers Weekly reviewer suggested: “Watching them both grow makes the over-dramatic mystery worth slogging through.”
In How to Rope a Real Man, Jenna Sorentino is raising her son on her own. She falls for Matt Roenick, a local lawyer. Matt is hesitant to have a relationship with Jenna because of a past heartbreak. Soon after he finally decides to take a chance on Jenna, her ex comes back to town. Bates, the RT Book Reviews website critic, remarked: “Cutler’s third ‘Catcher Creek’ … novel is a fun, sexy read with a sizzling romance at the heart of it.”
"ICE: Black Ops Defenders" Series
Tempted into Danger is the opening novel in the “ICE: Black Ops Defenders” series. Diego Santero is an agent sent to Panama on a mission involving money laundering. He is partnered with a local analyst named Vanessa Crosby. When a hiccup in their mission forces them into the jungle, Diego finds himself falling for Vanessa. Writing again on the RT Book Reviews website, Bates remarked: “Cutler’s latest is addictive, with plentiful action, strong writing, solid pacing, sizzling sexual tension and a genuine relationship between the leads.”
In Secret Agent Secretary, agent Ryan Reitano is investigating a dangerous case involving Vincenzo Chiara. Ryan is assisted by an ambitious secretary named Avery Meadows, and the two end up falling for one another. Bates, the critic on the RT Book Reviews website, suggested: “A quirky, genuine heroine caught in the midst of plenty of action and intrigue makes this one entertaining read.”
Hot on the Hunt finds agent John Witter attempting to redeem his past failures by taking down criminal and former friend, Rory Alderman. Writing on the RT Book Reviews website, Bates stated: “An intriguing plot and tough, yet vulnerable characters add to this entertaining read.”
"Coltons" Series
In Colton by Blood, Levi Colton, a doctor, goes home to care for his father at the family ranch. He is instantly attracted to a local baker named Kate McCord. Despite having each suffered heartbreaks, the two fall for one another. Alexandra Kay, contributor to the RT Book Reviews website, commented: “Strong, expressive writing and even stronger, charismatic characters draw readers into this story.”
Colton’s Cowboy Code finds former lovers, Brett Colton and Hannah Grayson, unexpectedly reunited. Bates, the critic on the RT Book Reviews website, remarked: “Cutler has written a heartfelt romance with a charming cowboy hero who will melt readers’ hearts.”
"One and Only Texas" Series
One More Taste tells of a romance between a chef at a resort and her new boss. Writing on the RT Book Reviews website, Bates commented: “Cutler’s engaging, down-to-earth storytelling makes this contemporary romance soar.” Susan Andersen, reviewer on the BookPage website, suggested: “One More Taste is a sexy page-turner of a story peopled with strongly motivated characters you’ll cheer for.”
A rough cowboy named Micah and a Hollywood royal named Remedy fall in love in One Hot Summer: A One and Only Texas Novel. Bates, the critic on the RT Book Reviews website, asserted: “Cutler’s latest is a hilarious, sexy and entertaining read. Cutler’s modern storytelling is filled with light-hearted, sharp banter and exuberant and distinctive characters.”
One Wild Night finds country music star Gentry falling for Skye in a horse barn. Bates, the contributor to the RT Book Reviews website, remarked: “The storytelling is sweet and easygoing, the characters are quirky and endearing, and the plot is humorous and heartwarming.” “Sensitive issues of guilt and rejection are blended with kinky sex … making this a well-balanced love story,” asserted a Publishers Weekly reviewer.
Standalone Novels
Seduction Under Fire is a standalone novel by Cutler. It focuses on an unlikely romance between Camille, a cop, and Aaron, a park ranger. Camille is initially put off by Aaron’s womanizing ways. However, after spending time with him investigating a case, an attraction between them grows. Bates, the critic on the RT Book Reviews website, suggested: “Cutler blends the action and romance well in this sexy, action-filled tale that draws you in from the start.”
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Publishers Weekly, August 5, 2013, review of Cowboy Justice, p. 53; February 15, 2016, review of One Hot Summer, p. 52; January 30, 2017, review of One Wild Night, p. 186.
ONLINE
BookPage Online, https://bookpage.com/ (October 4, 2016), Susan Andersen, review of One More Taste.
Librarian Talks, https://thelibrariantalks.wordpress.com/ (October 10, 2016), author interview.
Melissa Cutler Website, http://www.melissacutler.net/ (October 18, 2017).
RT Book Reviews, https://www.rtbookreviews.com/ (October 2, 2012), Melanie Bates, review of The Trouble with Cowboys: Catcher Creek; (May 6, 2014), Melanie Bates, review of How to Rope a Real Man; (July 1, 2015), Melanie Bates, review of Colton’s Cowboy Code; (April 5, 2016), Melanie Bates, review of One Hot Summer; (October 4, 2016), Melanie Bates, review of One More Taste; (March 7, 2017), Melanie Bates, review of One Wild Night; (October 18, 2017), Melanie Bates, review of Cowboy Justice; (October 18, 2017), Melanie Bates, review of Hot on the Hunt; (October 18, 2017), Melanie Bates, review of Secret Agent Secretary; (October 18, 2017), Melanie Bates, review of Cowboy Justice; (October 18, 2017), Alexandra Kay, review of Colton By Blood; (October 18, 2017), Melanie Bates, review of Tempted Into Danger; (October 18, 2017), Melanie Bates, review of Seduction Under Fire.*
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"What most characterizes my writing is a combination of humor and emotion weight. I’m really interested in real issues and the struggles that everyday people face in their lives, not just romantically, but with family and friends and their careers. My heroines tend to be quirky, smart, career-focused women and my heroes tend to be blue collar workers."
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Interview with Melissa Cutler, Author of One More Taste
OCTOBER 10, 2016 / THELIBRARIANTALKS
Please describe One More Taste in one sentence.
When a brazen chef tries to prove her chops to her sexy new boss, they heat up a lot more than the kitchen.
What can readers expect from One More Taste?
Readers can expect my signature combination of a book full of both humor and emotional resonance…with one seriously spicy romance woven throughout it.
Which of your characters would you most & least like to invite to dinner, from which book and why?
The characters from this series that I’d most like to invite to dinner are all those hot, sexy cowboy heroes (surprise, surprise!). Decker, Micah, Knox, and (from upcoming books) Paul and Gentry. Mmm….sexy cowboy heroes at my dinner table…now there’s a dream come true!
The character from the series that I’d least like to have over for dinner, and which readers of the series would probably agree with me, is Ty Briscoe, the villain of the first three stories.
Are there any differences and/or similarities between Emily from One More Taste and Carina from The Mistletoe Effect?
While Emily and Carina are best friends, they have very different personalities. Carina is all about becoming a mom and not working too hard, which is a shift because she used to be a work-a-holic, which Emily still is. On the other hand, Carina is a rule follower, while Emily is more of a rebel. What they do have in common is that they love each other and their home of Briscoe Ranch Resort very much.
Out of all of the secondary characters within One and Only Texas Series, do you have one or two favorites so far? If so, who are they and can you tell us why?
What a fun question. I tend to write books that have huge casts of characters, so there are lots of secondary characters to choose from. My current favorite is from next year’s release, ONE WILD NIGHT, and it’s the heroine’s grandmother, Mama Lita, who clashes with Granny June at every turn because, while Granny June is the consummate matchmaker of the series, Mama Lita is a wild spirit who doesn’t believe a woman needs a man in her life.
Random Question (so I can try to have your name listed in that color) – What is your favorite color?
Red. Love it!
June Briscoe is one of my favorite characters. She’s appeared in all the books. How did you come up with her and her amazing personality (sneakiness, quirks and all)?
She’s one of my favorite characters in the series, too. When I wrote her character’s first ever scene, in scene one of THE MISTLETOE EFFECT, she seemed like an old, strict Italian mafia grandma with old world superstitions at first, which probably would have been fine, but I then wrote a draft that lightened her up and turned her into the scene’s comic relief…and I instantly fell in love with her! Hence, the Granny June we all know and love was born.
Where did your love of books/storytelling/reading/writing/etc. come from?
Growing up, my house wasn’t a pleasant one, and so I kept to myself in my bedroom as much as possible. In a huge way I’m grateful for the way my childhood played out, because my imagination flourished. The earliest I can remember writing stories and poems is age four. Writing them and reading books took me away to other times and places and let me live, for a little while, in magical places. Even then, I knew I was a writer, an identity that stayed with me in all the years since.
What do you think most characterizes your writing?
What most characterizes my writing is a combination of humor and emotion weight. I’m really interested in real issues and the struggles that everyday people face in their lives, not just romantically, but with family and friends and their careers. My heroines tend to be quirky, smart, career-focused women and my heroes tend to be blue collar workers. In that way, Knox Briscoe, the hero of ONE MORE TASTE, is unusual. I rarely write about wealthy men because they don’t tend to hold my interest, but what I love about Knox is how he rose to wealth from blue collar roots, which makes his relationship to his wealth and his family really complicated in the best, juiciest possible way for an author to explore.
What question do you wish that someone would ask about One More Taste, but no one has? Please write it out here, then answer it.
Q: Have you ever executed a revenge plot (like Knox does in the story)?
A: Mwahahaha! I’ll never tell! ☺
Q: Has your car or house ever been haunted by a dead relative?
A: No, but I fully plan on returning to my high school to haunt it after I pass away like the ghosts at Hogwarts do in the Harry Potter series. [kids whispering to each other] “They say she never recovered from getting that C in Spanish her freshman year, and now she walks the halls begging for extra credit to raise her grade. Poor, tortured soul.”
If you had a superpower, what would it be?
I can’t decide between these two: 1) controlling the weather, or 2) having the power to heal people with a touch. Either one would make the world a better place in significant ways.
What literary character is most like you?
Depends on the day. You know how it goes—some days you’re George, while other days you’re Lenny. Captain Ahab pops up every so often. And Jack Reacher, sometimes. And then there are those days that we all have when we’re Frankenstein’s monster. Mostly, I aspire to be Olivia, the pig from the children’s picture book. Oh, if we could all be more like Olivia.
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Melissa Cutler knows she has the best job in the world writing sexy contemporary romances and romantic suspense. She was struck at an early age by an unrelenting travel bug and is probably planning her next vacation as you read this. When she’s not globetrotting, she’s enjoying Southern California’s flip-flop wearing weather and wrangling two rambunctious kids. Find out more at Melissa’s website: http://www.melissacutler.net/.
Amazing Praise For Melissa Cutler:
“Cutler’s engaging, down-to-earth storytelling makes this contemporary romance soar. A prideful, strong-willed heroine in Emily combined with Knox’s toughness and grit, along with the battle-of-wills between them, will appeal to readers. With genuine, delightful secondary characters, a rock-solid plot, and the passionate tension between Emily and Knox, Cutler’s latest is full of humor and heart.”—RT Book Reviews on One More Taste
“Melissa Cutler is a bright new voice in contemporary romance.” —New York Times bestselling author Lori Wilde on One Hot Summer
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Melissa Cutler, author of One Hot Summer is back and ready to quench your thirst for romance with her new novel ONE MORE TASTE (St. Martin’s Paperbacks; October 4, 2016; $7.99), where one man will discover that revenge is a dish best served sizzling hot…
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ONE MORE TASTE by MELISSA CUTLER
Welcome to the Briscoe Ranch Resort, where love is always on the menu.
Chef Emily Ford has the talent and ambition to make it in the cutthroat culinary world—which is why she refuses to accept her demotion at the hands of Knox Briscoe, the new CEO of Briscoe Ranch Resort. He has grand plans that include bringing in a celebrity chef to helm an exciting new restaurant at the resort, but Emily has plans of her own—to do whatever it takes to change his mind…
Cut out of the Briscoe fortune by an old feud that left his family in ruins, Knox grew up dreaming of revenge. Out-maneuvering his uncle for control of Briscoe Ranch is merely the first step in a grand plan that doesn’t include the brazen and beautiful Emily Ford…or the attraction that sizzles between them. With both their futures on the line, can they keep their desires on simmer—or are they headed from the frying pan straight into the fire?
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A knock sounded at the open door. Everyone turned, relieved at the distraction. A woman Knox would recognize anywhere filled the doorway, a folder clutched in her arms and a hard-set look of determination on her face. Chef Emily Ford.
***
“Ty told me about you. You’ve worked at this resort since right out of culinary school a decade ago. No internships, no stints as a sous chef at a celebrated restaurant, nothing remarkable, not even a chef competition show on TV. Your whole career, you’ve been here at Briscoe Ranch, laboring in obscurity. If you’re so talented, then why have you been holding yourself back?”
He watched the shift of her weight from one foot to the other, the extra squeeze she gave the folder in her hand. He’d hit a nerve. Good. Turnabout was fair play.
“I’m not holding myself back. All the years I’ve worked here, laboring in obscurity”—she said with a scoff—“I’ve had the freedom to cook what I want, every dish completely original instead of imitations of more prominent chefs or attempts to pander to critics’ fickle tastes. Over the last decade, I’ve risen from a graveyard-shift line cook in the room service kitchen to the executive catering chef, one of the principal roles at the resort.” She spun the folder onto his desk and speared a finger on it. “A few months ago, Ty agreed to my proposal to open a high-concept, signature restaurant at the resort. Subterranean, I’m going to call it. We were in the process of securing funding when you showed up and ruined everything.”
He took a step nearer to her, then another, stopping just short of arm’s length. This close, those freckles on her cheeks came into focus again, as did a faint, hairline scar along her jaw that curved to her chin. He refocused on her furious green eyes. “I did not take this opportunity away from you. Ty did. He was the one who contacted me, looking for investors. My presence here to execute my vision for the resort, as well as the timing of it, was at his invitation. If he let you believe your restaurant would be possible under this new vision, then he was stringing you along. He’s your enemy, not me.”
Emily blanched, but only for a split second before recovering her wits. “He wasn’t stringing me along. I’m sure he was grooming me for your takeover, knowing you’d want to step up the caliber of the resort’s dining options. He’s not my enemy. He’s the employer who gave me a chance. All I need is an open door and a budget and I will give you the restaurant of your vision.”
She’d been dead on about his sixth sense and the rush he got with each thrill of discovery. He felt that familiar rush right now while sparring with her. He couldn’t wait for her to leave so he could read her proposal. He should have eaten the damn soup. Now he’d never know what he’d missed. “You and I aren’t so different in our ambition, you know.”
She sniffed at that, feigning a nonchalance he saw right through. “You couldn’t be more wrong. I possess a patience that you clearly lack.”
Oh, this woman. She wouldn’t stop pushing his buttons. He felt heat rising on his neck. He had to stuff his hand in his pockets so he wouldn’t give in to the discomfort and tug his tie loose. Emily had no idea how much patience it had taken to wait for the right time to make his move against Ty Briscoe. Years of planning and strategy, years of positioning himself in the right business, with the right connections, silently closing in on his prey, waiting to pounce until the time was right—until the prey thought it was his idea and came to him, on the verge of bankruptcy and begging for a bailout.
“Prove it,” he heard himself say, not knowing exactly what he meant by the dare.
Her gaze was unflinching. “How?”
He had to think fast. “I’ll give you four weeks. If you can prove to me in that time that you’re as gifted a chef as you claim, then I’ll hand you the reins of the restaurant along with whatever budget you require for this . . . Subterranean.”
CREDIT: From ONE MORE TASTE by Melissa Cutler. Copyright © 2016 by the author and reprinted by permission of St. Martin’s Paperbacks.
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The Top 10 Things You Should Know about Melissa:
10. She knows that 99% of food can be improved by adding either hot sauce or whipped cream.
9. She lives in San Diego, California for two very important reasons: 1) she can wear flip flops year round and 2) that’s where the love of her life lives.
8. Her favorite romance novel of all time is THE SECRET by Julie Garwood. (Judith ROCKS!)
7. She is presently owned by two suspicious rescue cats named Sugar and A.J.
6. She wrote her first romance novel in 2006 as a direct result of surviving a brain tumor and realizing that life’s too short to just dream about what she always knew was her life’s purpose.
5. She once got a ticket for rolling a stop sign while turning right into a mall parking lot, but she passed traffic school with flying colors!
4. Her favorite movies are Bull Durham and Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
3. She is a terrible housekeeper and gift wrapper
2. She’s traveled to more countries in the world than states in the United States and she still can’t decide if she wants to reverse that statistic or widen the gap.
and the number one thing you should know about Melissa…
1. She knows she has the very best job in the world and wakes up EVERY DAY knowing how lucky she is to write romance novels about hunky heroes and smart, resourceful heroines set in beautiful places around the world, all while dressed in her pajamas, for a living.
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Melissa Cutler knows she has the best job in the world, dividing her time between her dual passions for writing sexy contemporary romances and edge-of-your-seat romantic suspense for Harlequin, Penguin, St. Martin’s Press, and Kensington Books. She was struck at an early age by an unrelenting travel bug and is probably planning her next vacation as you read this. When she’s not globetrotting, she’s enjoying Southern California’s flip-flop wearing weather and wrangling two rambunctious kids.
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One Wild Night: The One and Only Texas, Book
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264.5 (Jan. 30, 2017): p186.
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One night with sweetheart and wild child Skye Martinez leaves country music superstar and confirmed bachelor Gentry
Wells singing a new tune in Cutler's entertaining fifth One and Only Texas contemporary (after If Santa Were a
Cowboy). Struggling to finish his album by the deadline, Gentry finds his muse in Skye. Her free spirit and ignorance
of his identity give him a chance to ditch his persona. Skye believes her failed marriage and miscarriage were
punishments from God, and knows she should be modest and reserved "like the good Catholic woman she was raised to
be," but Gentry proves to be a temptation too hard to resist. Knowing he's about to leave town, she agrees to one
adventurous night with him. Given his life on the road and her plan to take over the family business in Dulcet, Tex.,
their relationship is more likely to end up as a sad country song than as a happily-ever-after. Sensitive issues of guilt
and rejection are blended with kinky sex and the humorous antics of spitfire grannies, making this a well-balanced love
story. Agent: Jessica Alvarez, BookEnds Literary. (Mar.)
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One Hot Summer
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263.7 (Feb. 15, 2016): p52.
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One Hot Summer
Melissa Cutler. St. Martin's, $7.99 mass market (384p) ISBN 978-1-250-07186-6
Remedy Lane, the child of famous actors, was Hollywood royalty and a successful wedding planner until a scandal
wrecked her career. She abandons Los Angeles for Dulcet, Tex., where being the special-events manager at luxury
resort Briscoe Ranch Resort is her chance for redemption. But trouble keeps finding her, including an escaped elephant
on a golf course, a runaway melon at a summer party, and a fire at the resort. Throw in sexy fire chief Micah Garrity,
who makes it clear he has no use for a California princess, and sparks are inevitable. The attraction between the two is
sizzling, but Remedy's willingness to look past Micah's chip on his shoulder about rich people is baffling. Micah can't
get over her outsider status, even as his friends and town eccentrics warmly embrace Remedy and she grows into a
strong woman. Micah's hero complex is tedious, and the eventual kick in the pants he receives for being a
condescending jerk is extremely satisfying. Once he recognizes his imperfections, it gets easier to root for him and
Remedy to get their happy ending. Agent: Jessica Alvarez, BookEnds. (Apr.)
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QUOTED: "Watching them both grow makes the over-dramatic mystery worth
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Cowboy Justice
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260.31 (Aug. 5, 2013): p53.
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Melissa Cutler. Kensington/Zebra, $6.99 mass market (368p) ISBN 978-1-42. 02-3006-5
Rachel Sorentino is caught in a mess. Vandals are defacing her family's New Mexico ranch. Her sister Amy is getting
married and is in a matchmaking mood. Rachel is struggling to rebuild the farm after her parents' deaths. While chasing
four trespassers off her land, she shoots one of the men, who turns out to be the only son of a nearby city's powerful
police chief. Town sheriff Vaughn Cooper is crazy about Rachel and wants to protect her from political fallout, but he
knows he can't be in charge of her case if their past affair becomes public knowledge. Rather than recuse himself, he
stays on and tells Rachel to keep their relationship a secret, but that makes her feel cheap and tawdry. The "mystery"
behind all the incidents is loosely plotted, but the centerpiece really is Vaughn getting over his insecurities as Rachel
works through her feelings of failure and guilt. Watching them both grow makes the over-dramatic mystery worth
slogging through. (Oct.)
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QUOTED: "The storytelling is sweet and easygoing, the characters are quirky and endearing, and the plot is humorous and heartwarming."
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March 7 2017
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5 GOLD: Phenomenal. In a class by itself.
4 1/2: TOP PICK. Fantastic. A keeper.
4: Compelling. A page-turner.
3: Enjoyable. A pleasant read.
2: Problematic. May struggle to finish.
1: Severely Flawed. Pass on this one.
ONE WILD NIGHT
Author(s): Melissa Cutler
The latest One and Only Texas novel is a hot and sexy romance. The storytelling is sweet and easygoing, the characters are quirky and endearing, and the plot is humorous and heartwarming. Gentry’s charming Southern sexiness oozes off the page, and his and Skye’s flirtatious banter and intense chemistry will keep readers hooked. An entertaining read.
Skye Martinez is trying really hard to tame her wild streak. Yet when she walks into a stable and sees country music superstar Gentry Wells mucking out a horse stall, sparks ignite between them and she impulsively invites him for a midnight ride. After their time together, Gentry is drawn to Skye — in her he has found his muse and is inspired to write songs again. Meanwhile, Skye’s plan to curb her wild ways goes astray when she takes off on an unexpected trip to Nashville with Gentry. It is an overnight adventure that unexpectedly blows them both away. It was just supposed to be one wild night — so why is it so hard to say goodbye? (ST. MARTIN’S, Mar, 304 pp, $7.99)
Reviewed by:
Melanie Bates
QUOTED: "Cutler’s latest is a hilarious, sexy and entertaining read. Cutler’s modern storytelling is filled with light-hearted, sharp banter and exuberant and distinctive characters."
Romance / Contemporary Romance / General Contemporary Romance
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Genre:
Contemporary Romance, General Contemporary Romance
Sensuality:
Hot
Published:
April 5 2016
Publisher:
St. Martin's Paperbacks
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5 GOLD: Phenomenal. In a class by itself.
4 1/2: TOP PICK. Fantastic. A keeper.
4: Compelling. A page-turner.
3: Enjoyable. A pleasant read.
2: Problematic. May struggle to finish.
1: Severely Flawed. Pass on this one.
ONE HOT SUMMER
Author(s): Melissa Cutler
2016 – Contemporary Love & Laughter nominee
Set in the lush landscape of the Texas Hill Country, Cutler’s latest is a hilarious, sexy and entertaining read. Cutler’s modern storytelling is filled with light-hearted, sharp banter and exuberant and distinctive characters. Micah’s southern cowboy swagger complements Remedy’s liberal Hollywood princess persona perfectly. The passionate and heated chemistry between them will have readers instantly falling in love.
Disgraced Hollywood wedding planner Remedy Lane is now working at the Briscoe Ranch Resort in small-town Texas in order to reboot her career. When she meets local fire chief Micah Garrity for the first time at a picnic, there is a mutual dislike between them. Micah’s redneck swagger doesn’t jell with Remedy’s city girl ways. Yet, as the barbs fly between them, the attraction between them grows, leaving Micah and Remedy to wonder, as different as they are, if they could really be made for each other. (ST. MARTIN’S, Apr., 384 pp, $7.99)
Reviewed by:
Melanie Bates
QUOTED: "One More Taste is a sexy page-turner of a story peopled with strongly motivated characters you’ll cheer for."
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ONE MORE TASTE
Cooking up a romance
BookPage review by Susan Andersen
Melissa Cutler brings us a sweet read in One More Taste, the second in her One and Only Texas series. For years, chef Emily Ford has lived and breathed her job at the Briscoe Ranch Resort, working for the family who took a chance on her when she most needed it. So to hell with being relegated to line cook by the man hired to turn around the struggling resort—a man who didn’t even bother tasting her delectable offering before suggesting her demotion. She is a fine executive catering chef, and she challenges Knox Briscoe to let her prove it.
Knox spent his formative years listening to his late father’s bitter stories of how Knox’s uncle cheated him out of the Briscoe family business. Knox has worked hard and made a name for himself as the head of a company that turns around failing businesses. So when he’s approached by his uncle for help saving the family resort, he sees it as his golden opportunity to do what he loves best. And if he gets some revenge for his dad on the family Knox never knew, well, so much the better.
What he doesn’t count on is the sweetness of his grandmother and some of his cousins. And he definitely didn’t see Emily Ford coming, yet every day brings them closer together. One More Taste is a sexy page-turner of a story peopled with strongly motivated characters you’ll cheer for.
Susan Andersen is a New York Times bestselling author of 23 romance and romantic-suspense novels
QUOTED: "Cutler’s engaging, down-to-earth storytelling makes this contemporary romance soar."
Romance / Contemporary Romance
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Genre:
Romance, Contemporary Romance
Setting:
2016-08-11 10:00:00 -0400
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Hot
Published:
October 4 2016
Publisher:
St. Martin's Paperbacks
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5 GOLD: Phenomenal. In a class by itself.
4 1/2: TOP PICK. Fantastic. A keeper.
4: Compelling. A page-turner.
3: Enjoyable. A pleasant read.
2: Problematic. May struggle to finish.
1: Severely Flawed. Pass on this one.
ONE MORE TASTE
Author(s): Melissa Cutler
Cutler’s engaging, down-to-earth storytelling makes this contemporary romance soar. A prideful, strong-willed heroine in Emily combined with Knox’s toughness and grit, along with the battle-of-wills between them, will appeal to readers. With genuine, delightful secondary characters, a rock-solid plot, and the passionate tension between Emily and Knox, Cutler’s latest is full of humor and heart.
Emily Ford’s first meeting of Knox Briscoe results in an enraged Emily spilling peach soup all over him. Knox has acquired the Briscoe Ranch Resort, his estranged family’s ranch, where Emily works as a chef, making him her new boss. The first day of work is only the beginning of Knox’s plan to get redemption for his late father as he turns the ranch into a high-end resort. Emily now finds herself in a position to prove her culinary skills to Knox. As Emily sets about proving herself, a romantic connection forms between them that unexpectedly touches their hearts and nourishes their souls. (ST. MARTIN’S, Oct., 368 pp., $7.99)
Reviewed by:
Melanie Bates
QUOTED: "Cutler has written a heartfelt romance with a charming cowboy hero who will melt readers’ hearts."
Romance / Series / Current Series Imprints / Harlequin Romantic Suspense
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Genre:
Series, Current Series Imprints, Harlequin Romantic Suspense
Published:
July 1 2015
Publisher:
Harlequin Romantic Suspense
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5 GOLD: Phenomenal. In a class by itself.
4 1/2: TOP PICK. Fantastic. A keeper.
4: Compelling. A page-turner.
3: Enjoyable. A pleasant read.
2: Problematic. May struggle to finish.
1: Severely Flawed. Pass on this one.
COLTON'S COWBOY CODE
Author(s): Melissa Cutler
COLTON’S COWBOY CODE (4.5) by Melissa Cutler: When pregnant accountant Hannah Grayson shows up at a diner for a job interview, her prospective employer turns out to be the father of her baby, ex-playboy and cowboy Brett Colton. Finding out about the baby and seeing Hannah’s plight leaves Brett stunned yet eager to take care of them. With the danger surrounding his family, he is more motivated to fight for his family legacy and his blossoming love with Hannah. Cutler has written a heartfelt romance with a charming cowboy hero who will melt readers’ hearts. The action and tension in this page-turner begin with a rainstorm and get stronger as it continues.
Reviewed by:
Melanie Bates
QUOTED: "An intriguing plot and tough, yet vulnerable characters add to this entertaining read."
Romance / Series / Current Series Imprints / Harlequin Romantic Suspense
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Harlequin
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5 GOLD: Phenomenal. In a class by itself.
4 1/2: TOP PICK. Fantastic. A keeper.
4: Compelling. A page-turner.
3: Enjoyable. A pleasant read.
2: Problematic. May struggle to finish.
1: Severely Flawed. Pass on this one.
HOT ON THE HUNT
Author(s): Melissa Cutler
HOT ON THE HUNT (4) by Melissa Cutler: Former Green Beret sniper and black-ops agent John Witter sees a chance to come out of a self-imposed exile and clear his tarnished name by catching up with Rory Alderman, his former best friend turned enemy. On his mission, John crosses paths with his ex-lover, Alicia, one of the most lethal women on the planet. She is bent on revenge against Rory because he tried to kill her. Both John and Alicia are still angry at each other because each feels betrayed by the other, but they may have to come together to stop Rory. A high-stakes chase hooks the reader into the story from the first page. An intriguing plot and tough, yet vulnerable characters add to this entertaining read.
Reviewed by:
Melanie Bates
QUOTED: "Cutler’s third Catcher Creek Cowboys novel is a fun, sexy read with a sizzling romance at the heart of it."
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RT Rating:
Genre:
Contemporary Romance, General Contemporary Romance
Sensuality:
Hot
Published:
May 6 2014
Publisher:
Zebra
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5 GOLD: Phenomenal. In a class by itself.
4 1/2: TOP PICK. Fantastic. A keeper.
4: Compelling. A page-turner.
3: Enjoyable. A pleasant read.
2: Problematic. May struggle to finish.
1: Severely Flawed. Pass on this one.
HOW TO ROPE A REAL MAN
Author(s): Melissa Cutler
Cutler’s third Catcher Creek Cowboys novel is a fun, sexy read with a sizzling romance at the heart of it. Quirky, lovable characters and the endearing bond between the Sorentino sisters are the highlights of this story, while its modern narrative and witty dialogue keep the reader turning the pages.
Sassy single mom Jenna Sorentino longs for sexy, confident lawyer Matt Roenick, who’s great with her son. Matt feels the same longing for Jenna, but he’s hesitant because his last relationship with a single mom ended painfully. When Matt and Jenna take things further, Jenna’s not hopeful it’ll last long. She has deep secrets she’s not telling Matt, and then the father of her son suddenly returns to town. Will their newfound love survive their pasts? (ZEBRA, May, 352 pp., $6.99)
Reviewed by:
Melanie Bates
QUOTED: "A quirky, genuine heroine caught in the midst of plenty of action and intrigue makes this one entertaining read."
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Harlequin
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4 1/2: TOP PICK. Fantastic. A keeper.
4: Compelling. A page-turner.
3: Enjoyable. A pleasant read.
2: Problematic. May struggle to finish.
1: Severely Flawed. Pass on this one.
SECRET AGENT SECRETARY
Author(s): Melissa Cutler
SECRET AGENT SECRETARY (4) by Melissa Cutler: As an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent, Ryan Reitano’s main purpose is to bring down notorious criminal Vincenzo Chiara and keep buried a secret he has dedicated his life to protecting. Avery Meadows, ICE secretary, is looking for a chance to be involved in national security, and she thinks helping Ryan on this case is a great way to get that chance. But things don’t turn out the way she expects, especially when it comes to her heart. Cutler’s latest is a contemporary romance that sizzles. A quirky, genuine heroine caught in the midst of plenty of action and intrigue makes this one entertaining read.
Reviewed by:
Melanie Bates
QUOTED: "A supporting cast of distinctively funny characters combined with good pacing makes this an engaging read."
Romance / Contemporary Romance / General Contemporary Romance
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Genre:
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5 GOLD: Phenomenal. In a class by itself.
4 1/2: TOP PICK. Fantastic. A keeper.
4: Compelling. A page-turner.
3: Enjoyable. A pleasant read.
2: Problematic. May struggle to finish.
1: Severely Flawed. Pass on this one.
COWBOY JUSTICE
Author(s): Melissa Cutler
Cutler gives readers a dose of spunkiness in her latest romance, which features a tough cowboy sheriff and the stubborn, gutsy woman he can’t help but love. A supporting cast of distinctively funny characters combined with good pacing makes this an engaging read.
Caught up in a gunfight with vandals on her property, Rachel Sorentino is left injured and with her beloved horse dead. Now she’s in the hot seat since one of the vandals she shot happens to be the son of a powerful police chief. Sheriff Vaughn Cooper steps in to handle the investigation; it’s as personal as it is professional because of Vaughn and Rachel’s mutual attraction. As Vaughn follows through with the investigation, it’s a battle of wills between the two, but it’s only a matter of time before someone gives in. (ZEBRA, Oct., 368 pp., $6.99)
Reviewed by:
Melanie Bates
QUOTED: "Strong, expressive writing and even stronger, charismatic characters draw readers into this story."
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5 GOLD: Phenomenal. In a class by itself.
4 1/2: TOP PICK. Fantastic. A keeper.
4: Compelling. A page-turner.
3: Enjoyable. A pleasant read.
2: Problematic. May struggle to finish.
1: Severely Flawed. Pass on this one.
COLTON BY BLOOD
Author(s): Melissa Cutler
COLTON BY BLOOD (4) by Melissa Cutler: Independent, self-controlled Dr. Levi Colton returns to his family’s ranch at the request of his half-sisters to tend his stubborn, ailing father, Jethro Colton. But when he meets staff pastry chef Kate McCord, he is drawn to her. They are both recovering from tragic pasts. While Levi believes he is incapable of love, Kate believes she has no more love in her heart left to give. Yet, as danger surrounds them, their walls start coming down and their hearts open up to each other and the people around them. Strong, expressive writing and even stronger, charismatic characters draw readers into this story. Their solid connection and the mystery surrounding them keeps you turning the pages.
Reviewed by:
Alexandra Kay
QUOTED: "Cutler’s latest is addictive, with plentiful action, strong writing, solid pacing, sizzling sexual tension and a genuine relationship between the leads."
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5 GOLD: Phenomenal. In a class by itself.
4 1/2: TOP PICK. Fantastic. A keeper.
4: Compelling. A page-turner.
3: Enjoyable. A pleasant read.
2: Problematic. May struggle to finish.
1: Severely Flawed. Pass on this one.
TEMPTED INTO DANGER
Author(s): Melissa Cutler
TEMPTED INTO DANGER (4.5) by Melissa Cutler: The latest mission for special agent Diego Santero includes investigating a cash-laundering scheme with the help of Vanessa Crosby, a senior analyst in the criminal detection department in a Panamanian bank. When the mission goes awry, Diego is left on the run with Vanessa. As they make their way through the Panamanian rainforest, Diego puts his life on the line to keep her safe, but protecting sassy, smart and tough Vanessa quickly becomes more than just a job. Cutler’s latest is addictive, with plentiful action, strong writing, solid pacing, sizzling sexual tension and a genuine relationship between the leads.
Reviewed by:
Melanie Bates
QUOTED: "Cutler blends the action and romance well in this sexy, action-filled tale that draws you in from the start."
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5 GOLD: Phenomenal. In a class by itself.
4 1/2: TOP PICK. Fantastic. A keeper.
4: Compelling. A page-turner.
3: Enjoyable. A pleasant read.
2: Problematic. May struggle to finish.
1: Severely Flawed. Pass on this one.
SEDUCTION UNDER FIRE
Author(s): Melissa Cutler
SEDUCTION UNDER FIRE (4) by Melissa Cutler: If it was up to police officer Camille Fisher, she would avoid boy-ishly handsome park ranger Aaron Montgomery like the plague. The arrogant, womanizing playboy makes her skin crawl. Aaron feels the same way about Camille — her sour disposition trumps her stunning beauty. Yet when they are thrown together on a case involving a dangerous drug cartel, the attraction between them sizzles. As they dodge kidnappers and face near-death experiences, they both realize that being away from each other is the last thing they want. The banter between Aaron and Camille is snappy and sharp, and Cutler blends the action and romance well in this sexy, action-filled tale that draws you in from the start.
Reviewed by:
Melanie Bates
QUOTED: "Witty dialogue, great pacing and steamy romance ... make for one fun, passionate romp."
Romance / Contemporary Romance / General Contemporary Romance
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RT Rating:
Genre:
Contemporary Romance, General Contemporary Romance
Sensuality:
Hot
Published:
October 2 2012
Publisher:
Zebra
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5 GOLD: Phenomenal. In a class by itself.
4 1/2: TOP PICK. Fantastic. A keeper.
4: Compelling. A page-turner.
3: Enjoyable. A pleasant read.
2: Problematic. May struggle to finish.
1: Severely Flawed. Pass on this one.
THE TROUBLE WITH COWBOYS
Author(s): Melissa Cutler
In her latest, Cutler grabs readers from the first page with a story set in rural New Mexico and centered around a quirky chef returning home to help her family. Witty dialogue, great pacing and steamy romance — not to mention a sassy heroine and her charming cowboy — make for one fun, passionate romp.
Home again, chef Amy Sorentino is about to begin a new business venture with her sisters, in order to help save the family property. When she meets rancher Kellan Reed in the local mart, she’s instantly attracted, which is a bad thing because she immediately breaks her number one-rule: Steer clear of cowboys. Kellan is drawn to Amy, too, even though he has no intention of getting involved. But even good intentions go awry, as Amy’s heart doesn’t listen to reason and Kellan finds he can’t stay away. (ZEBRA, Oct., 320 pp., $6.99)
Reviewed by:
Melanie Bates