TEMPORARY brings together an American who needs to keep her job and the Aussie playboy who could ruin it all. It's also a book in which the cup of coffee and biscuits are actually relevant to the story. ;-)
**ARC provided by authors' publicist for review**
TEMPORARY is the first collaboration between authors Sarina Bowen and Sarah…
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Feast Portland, the can't miss food event in the Pacific Northwest, is right around the corner! Tickets are still available for select packages and individual events during the festival, September 14-17.
For a look at last year's highlights, check out our 10 best bites from Feast Portland 2016.
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Israeli-spiced tomatoes with yogurt and chickpeas from Joshua McFadden's Six Seasons cookbook.
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If you've been hearing the rumblings about a new collaboration for Ivy Years and Brooklyn Bruisers author Sarina Bowen, the official word is here. Sarina and Sarah Mayberry announced their first book, TEMPORARY, is due out September 12. Along with the news, we've got the cover reveal, and the opportunity to win an ARC.
TEMPORARY is the…
