Publishers Weekly
07/25/2016
In this charming contemporary, first in Adair’s Destiny Bay series, a woman looking for a fresh start finds new purpose when she buys a small-town pie shop and the apple orchard that supplies it. Kennedy Sinclair is confident that she can make a go of Sweetie Pies and put her cheating ex far behind her. However, local hard-cider brewer Luke Callahan also needs those apples to propel his business to the next level. With two dreams at stake, the clash of wills between Kennedy and Luke proves legendary, but their mutual attraction is even stronger, turning the fierce, if friendly, rivalry into a tentative courtship. Adair (Chasing I Do) has the perfect recipe for a tasty, if unchallenging, romance: a dash of sweetness, a pinch of spice in the bedroom, and a heap of comedic playfulness spread among the comfortably eccentric cast. Readers will root for both protagonists as they pursue their seemingly incompatible goals, even as they wonder why Kennedy and Luke don’t just sit down and talk. Agent: Jill Marsal, Marsal Lyon Literary. (Sept.)
From the Publisher
"Book one of the new Destiny Bay series will appeal to readers with a sweet tooth and a soft spot for a little cat-and-mouse game of love. Kennedy and Luke are a fun couple, and their interactions are flirty and entertaining. What a clever idea to pair together an apple orchard owner and a cider brewer!"—RT Book Reviews on Last Kiss of Summer
"A darling romance delivered in her charming downhome style...The wild town of Sugar is just as enchanting and wacky as in previous volumes...Adair skillfully blends spicy romance with humor and tenderness. The resolution is both satisfying and charming, with the characters earning their happiness together."
--Publishers Weekly on A Taste of Sugar (starred review)
"The third book in the sexy and fun Sugar, Georgia series keeps the romance nice and sweet. The small-town quirkiness is as amusing as ever. This take on the familiar tale of the town bad boy and the good girl who love each other against their better judgment will make romance fans swoon."
--RT Book Reviews on A Taste of Sugar
"4 stars! Just as sexy and full of sassy humor as [Sugar's Twice as Sweet], Sugar on Top is a tasty treat. The characters are likable and fun, and the romance is hard fought for with a satisfying conclusion."—RT Book Reviews on Sugar on Top
"Marina Adair writes with heart and sizzling heat. Sugar's Twice as Sweet will charm you!"
--Jill Shalvis, New York Times bestselling author
"A can't-miss read with small town sweetness, endearing characters and a unique quirky flair."
--Carly Phillips, New York Times bestselling author on Sugar's Twice as Sweet
"In this delightful kickoff to the Sugar, Georgia contemporary series, Adair invokes small-town charm and all its perils...The sensual and satisfying conclusion feels solidly earned and leaves the door wide open for a strong continuing series."
--Publishers Weekly on Sugar's Twice as Sweet
"First in a new series, readers will find all the sweetness of small-town magic in Sugar, Georgia. As with all the best small towns, there are some quirky characters adding to the charm and romance, but it's the heart and heat that make this story a page-turner. Keep an eye on this series."
--RT Book Reviews on Sugar's Twice as Sweet
