Dutch Delight

They weren't meant to be, but Christmas magic had other plans... Tess and Nolan weren't meant to be. She's a businesswoman, weakened by her ex, Tomás, who abandoned her on the eve of their wedding. He's a confectioner, haunted by the death of his fiancée and his mother. Two people with tumultuous pasts who cross paths by chance in Amsterdam as Christmas is approaching. Everything seems to separate them... And yet, the Christmas season always seem to have some trick up its sleeve! Will they be able to put their wounds aside so that the magic of Christmas can do its work? Come discover the new So Romance series under a snowy Amsterdam, tempting treat... snd dreams in their heads. EXCERPT I sit on the floor next to her for a moment. I distract her by telling her about one of the worst falls I had in my youth. A nasty bump with a laceration on my ribs. The anecdote, that I fainted three times at the mention of a needle to sew my arms back together, seems to amuse her greatly. After a moment, her nose wrinkles and she finally manages to articulate a sentence: "It stinks… we stink," she explains. I sniff and realize the ambient odor surrounding us. "You're not going to take your t-shirt off, are you?" she teases me. I might misinterpret that kind of coincidence," she adds with a half-smile. I smile at her, pretending to take it off. She covers her face with her hand like a child. Her gesture makes me laugh, the effects of which I haven't felt in a long time. "I promise, I'll stop undressing. But we're still going to have to do something about the smell," I laugh. She nods, agreeing. With one hand, she grabs the sofa post to stand up. I support her back, ready to steady her at the slightest sign of weakness. "I'm fine," she assures me. I pretend to move away, still keeping an eye on her. She appreciates my show of confidence and pushes herself up into a sitting position. Still pale-faced, she waits a moment before straightening completely and standing. Her eyes shining, she observes me without animosity. Almost curious to see me still here. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Emily Chain has always written and in diverse styles: from fantasy stories to thrillers and, of course, romance. After the series The Intern, she returns to So Romance to put stars in our eyes as Christmas approaches.

Will Tess be able to win Nolan back? Tess is more motivated than ever to save Aux Délices d'Amsterdam and prove to Nolan that she is not complicit in the takeover of his confectionery. Tomás's invaluable help surprises her and brings them closer than ever... Nolan, meanwhile, returns to Amsterdam with Lily to rediscover his roots and the origin of his passion for Christmas and his sweet creations. He embarks on a daring project to show Tess his true motivation... Will they be able to identify the trustworthy people in their circle? Will they be able to make themselves understood by each other? Because this time, it's their last chance... Dive into the final volume of Délices d'Amsterdam, with the sweet scent of Christmas, and discover Tess and Nolan's past. A magnificent volume that perfectly concludes this delicious saga! EXCERPT "Is everything okay, Nolan?" Lily places her hand against my cheek, and I close my eyes. My heart races, just like hers. A fire boils inside me, ready to erupt and consume us. "More than ever," I reply without looking at her. Instead of her face, I imagine Tess's. I don't even ask myself for permission to indulge in such a shameful ploy. But my mind allows me to capture her mouth and vibrate at her touch. She moans and bites my lower lip in a passionate kiss. I feel the scent of her tearing at my insides, and I push Lily into the room to calm my ardor. "Wait," she breathes. I realize she's running out of oxygen when she steps back, her cheeks flushed with tension. I take the opportunity to draw the curtains of the huge window, plunging the room into semi-darkness. This way, I can let my mind wander and imagine a completely different woman by my side. "Come back," she pleads. "With pleasure, Tess…" My whisper is inaudible to her, but allows my body to react immediately. Like in every dream I have about her, I'm ready. WHAT THE CRITICS THINK About volumes 1 and 2...: "This story really touched me" - Miss Rosélia from Between the lines of Miss Tinker Bell "A sweet Christmas romance with hints of oranges and gingerbread. With protagonists as effective as they are studied, the author treats us to a moment of pure relaxation and fusion and invites us to discover the rest of our couple's adventures..." - Jacinthe from Sourp of Romance "I found the author's writing captivating and gentle, full of promise." - All Over the Books ABOUT THE AUTHOR Emily Chain has always written and in diverse styles: from fantasy stories to thrillers and, of course, romance. After the successful series The Intern, she returns to So Romance to put stars in our eyes with her saga Aux Délices d'Amsterdam.