 
 
I’m so excited to share with you the cover of my debut novel, A Delicious Dilemma, from Harlequin Special Edition.
This book is the result of my participation in the Harlequin Includes You Mentorship, a year-long opportunity to support writers from underrepresented groups that allowed me to work with an experienced editor who walked me through the entire publishing process.
I’m especially grateful that I got to work with Charles Griemsman. He became my mentor, but also my sounding board, my cheerleader, and my staunchest advocate. He went above and beyond what was required from the mentorship. I should know. I’m a teacher. I know a good one when I see one. He’s, in my opinion, one of the best.
I also have to give a shoutout to the Art Department at HarlequinBooks. COVID threw a wrench in everything, but they came through and gave me this beautiful cover. It embodies the spirit of joy I was hoping to convey in A Delicious Dilemma. I’m honored that my book will carry this cover.
I’ll never have another debut experience. Everyone at Harlequin conspired to make it the best one an author can ask for. Mentorships are precious opportunities for growth and I couldn’t have asked for a better one. I hope you love this novel as much as I loved bringing it to you.
A Delicious Dilemma will be available on August 24th, but you can preorder your copy today:
https://books2read.com/u/mvqP7X
From the Publisher:
It’s hard to remain enemies when you’ve broken bread together
Val Navarro’s first mistake: going out dancing after a bad breakup when the chef should be focused on her family business. Her second mistake? Thinking the handsome, sensitive stranger she meets could be more than a rebound – until she discovers he’s Philip Wagner of Wagner Developments. His father’s company could shut down her Puerto Rican restaurant and unravel her tight-knit neighborhood. When Philip takes over negotiations, Val wants to believe he has good intentions. But is following her heart a recipe for disaster?
From Harlequin Special Edition: Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness.