#NewRelease from Darlene Fredette - SECRET RECIPE
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Today we've got a #NewRelease from Darlene Fredette - SECRET RECIPE. Book 4 in her Redford Falls small town romance series is a romance mystery with plenty of suspense. The book released on January 17, 2026.
Darlene writes about a subject that's paramount in my thoughts right now: winter. As I write this, the temperature is -26 C or -14.8 F on the Canadian prairies. Chilly. And it's only January. We still have a couple of months of winter to endure.
Welcome, Darlene, and keep warm!
Why Does Winter Feel So Long?
Winter has a way of stretching time, turning weeks into what feels like entire chapters. It’s not just the cold or the snow, though both certainly play their part.
I celebrated a milestone birthday recently, one of those big ones that should feel momentous. And it did for a moment. Then winter swallowed it whole, tucking it into a season that moves at its own slow pace. Even as we gain a few extra minutes of daylight each day, the evenings still arrive early, and the mornings take their time waking up.
Maybe winter feels endless because it’s layered over icy sidewalks and frozen windshields. But winter isn’t just long; it lingers. And maybe that’s why it feels so long, because it’s the one season that refuses to be rushed.
Blurb, SECRET RECIPE:
In the heat of the kitchen, one woman’s secret recipe blends danger, deception, and desire.
Jess Robinson is desperate for a fresh start, but an unexpected call drags her back into the dangerous world she thought she’d escaped. With a missing bag of stolen jewels at stake, Jess must execute the perfect con.
Between two jobs and family obligations, firefighter Travis Cooper is stretched too thin. The last thing he needs is an unqualified baker who stirs up more questions than answers. Something about Jess feels familiar, and while Travis is drawn to her, he’s convinced she’s hiding more than a few secrets.
As drama simmers and danger closes in, Jess and Travis are caught in a game where every move could cost them everything.
Excerpt:
Travis pulled Jess into a hug. She molded perfectly against him. Her soft hair brushed his chin, and her hands warmed his chest where they rested.
Her stare dropped to his lips.
He lowered his head until a loud boom rattled his sanity. He released her and walked to the counter, creating distance. “Congratulations on a job well done.”
Her widened eyes met his, and her cheeks flushed. “Thank you.”
The thunder returned, louder than before.
He shook his head, trying to erase the memory of her in his arms. What got into me? He wasn’t a touchy-feely guy. Hugs were usually reserved for his mother. “Would you like to join me for a bite to eat?” What the…? Did those words just come out of my mouth? “My way of thanking you for a great first week.” More unfiltered words tumbled out.
Jess stuffed her hands into her apron pockets. Her lips formed a tight line. “Sure.”
She accepted? Part of Travis had hoped she’d decline. The other half was elated. He needed time to locate his missing common sense.
“Do you have a restaurant in mind?” she asked.
I’m not thinking. He gripped the counter’s edge. “Have you ever been to Kringle’s Lounge?”
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Author Bio:
Darlene Fredette is a multi-published author of contemporary women’s fiction that celebrates resilience, romance, and the small-town magic woven into ordinary days. Step inside her world for heartfelt stories, character-driven moments, a touch of charm, wit, twists, and just enough intrigue to keep you turning the page. Residing on Canada’s scenic Atlantic Coast, where summers are too short and winters too long, she finds inspiration from family, nature, and the quiet moments that ignite the imagination, and enjoys life with her husband, daughter, and two oversized, loveable dogs.
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