This week, Susie Black’s Saturday Author Spotlight shines on award-winning romance and children’s books author Roni Denholtz.
About the author: Roni Denholtz is the award-winning author of 12 romance novels, 9 children’s books, and dozens of short stories, articles, and poems. Her work has appeared in such magazines as Complete Woman, Baby Talk, Modern Romances, and For the Bride. January Productions publishes her children’s books, and one book, “Jenny Gets Glasses,” was named to the list of Top Favorites of First Graders in a nationwide study by the Reading is Fundamental Group. Her traditional romance, “Marquis in a Minute,” won the NJ Golden Leaf award for Best Regency Romance in 2007. Her newest books are a series of contemporaries with paranormal elements: The Lightning Strikes Series!
A Taste of Romance is one of Roni’s most popular titles. Here is a blurb to whet your appetite:
Nicole Vitarelli’s local cable TV cooking show, A Taste of Romance, has become very popular and gained a nice following. She finds herself in a quandary, however, when her executive producer suggests she have the boyfriend she talks about so fondly appear on the show. That wouldn’t be such a problem, except for one thing: he’s imaginary! Nicole has to come up with someone to play the part, fast. Jeremy Perez, Nicole’s neighbor, is trying to keep a low profile and distance himself from his famous family. All he wants is to be accepted and loved for who he is. So, when Nicole approaches him to play the part of her boyfriend, he’s a little reluctant, though willing to oblige, but only if Nicole agrees to make him some home-cooked meals. Will their relationship and the TV show turn into a recipe for disaster? Or can the two of them put aside their fears and savor a tasty romance?
Here is what readers have to say about A Taste of Romance:
Judy Bauer: “I love reading Roni Denholtz’s books. I like mysteries, and there always seems to be a bit of a mystery in her books. This book is one that I could not put down. It was fun to read.”
Jean C. Joachim: “Charming, feel-good romance. “I had a hard time putting this book down, but work came first. However, today I was feeling crappy, so I put aside work and picked up this book again. I got sucked right in, as I did from the start. I love Nicole and Jeremy -- two very real characters I could relate to. I refused to stop reading until I got to the end, waiting to see if they got together. I wasn’t disappointed in the ending. The book was so delightful that I’m not crabby anymore, but my mood has changed. Feeling good after reading such a gratifying love story. Loved the writing, too, and the food-- well, that was a huge bonus. Pick this one up. You won’t regret it!”
Karen Bryan: “I loved the premise of this story! Food, TV, romance-all great things! When Nicole, a chef on a cooking show, has to produce the boyfriend she has been pretending to have to keep her job, I thought, how is she going to do that? Well, I was pleasantly surprised when she met her match, Jeremy. It’s a sweet story that will leave you hungry for more from this author!”
Cindy Parish: “I just loved this book, I was laughing from page one till the end, great concept and easy to relate to, having been in those types of situations. If you need a good laugh till you cry, try A Taste of Romance.”
Jessica Lauryn: “Nicole Vitarelli needs a ‘boyfriend’ for her cable show, A Taste of Romance. Handsome neighbor Jeremy Perez is all too eager to take the job!
There is an instant attraction for this duo, and it drew this reader in from page one. The story’s ending is satisfying in every way. I definitely recommend tasting this heart-warming romance!”
https://www.amazon.com/Taste-Romance-Roni-Denholtz-ebook/dp/B00B17E12Y/ref
BTW: Susie is now reading One Hot Hanukkah, Roni’s newest holiday release, and is absolutely loving it! Grab your copy now. You can thank Susie later:
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=One+Hot+Hanukkah&crid=14MOLGG