4 Books Published by ISG Press on AALBC — Book Cover Collage

Is romance on the menu for a lonely CEO and a talented chef?

Towanda Mathis is the bold business owner used to calling the shots and reaping success with every new endeavor. Privately, she’s tired of standing on the sidelines and cheering for her friends’ love lives. She craves a love of her own, but only with a man she knows she shouldn’t pursue.

Gabriel Seay is the executive chef of eatLARGE, one of the city’s hottest new eateries. Grateful for the opportunity to showcase his culinary skills, he wants to stay focused on the creativity in his food and the restaurant’s success. But he loses control fast when his attraction to eatLARGE’s owner heats up faster than a stainless steel skillet.

When Towanda asks Gabriel to attend a weekend event on Martha’s Vineyard, their friendship transforms from strictly professional to closer than ever before. Towanda adores Gabriel’s companionship and the way he makes her feel. Gabriel can’t say no to the striking woman who captivates him.

Crossing boundaries causes calamity when Gabriel can’t shake the notion that Towanda needs a high-value man, not a humble chef. Meanwhile, Towanda has trouble understanding why such a sweet and sensitive man is skeptical about unconditional love. Can they take their relationship to the next level, or will they destroy their business and their respect for one another by letting love interfere?

Tracey and Brian Jones have much to celebrate. They’ve been married for more than twelve years, their son is doing well in college, and a new baby is on the way. However, small resentments still exist beneath the surface in their relationship. When Tracey betrays Brian’s trust in order to provide emotional support to a family who helped her in the past, battle lines are drawn in their household. Will Tracey be able to hold on to her marriage and family when her past and present collide?

Chablis Shields, a purple-haired Jesus chick with a line dance addiction, is engaged to marry her church’s most eligible young bachelor, John Gerald. After dodging a drone in an unbelievable proposal, she figures she’ll breeze through six months of planning and celebrations and arrive at the altar Instagram-ready and shining like a black diamond. But the road to marital bliss grows rocky when she discovers her fiance is far from being a muscular yet picture-perfect Christian. His financial situation isn’t quite what she counted on, but his solution becomes even more difficult to handle. And that future mother-in-love? Well, she isn’t exactly on her side. Meanwhile, trauma from her past complicates her decision-making, and lingering issues from John’s dating history trouble their relationship. With a tight timeline and a village of loved ones waiting for the big day, Chablis must decide: is she ready for a lifetime of sacrifice and commitment?

A stylish social media addict, a stay-at-home mom, and a six-foot no-nonsense CEO try to support each other when one has a health crisis. That is until one woman’s jealousy causes her to do something so chilling their relationship may never recover.