The Carpe Diem Café series of contemporary romances and romantic comedies by Deborah Cooke

Just for Tonight

Just for Tonight, book three of the Carpe Diem Café series of contemporary romances by Deborah Cooke

I barely knew Jake Cavendish in high school. He was two years ahead of me—the golden boy everyone knew was destined to leave our small town of Empire behind. And he did.

So when we cross paths years later at a glamorous black-tie gala in Toronto, I’m not surprised he doesn’t recognize me. What does catch me off guard is the undeniable spark between us. One unforgettable night feels like the perfect escape. After all, our families have been feuding for generations, and there’s no future for us. Better to leave it as one perfect memory than risk getting hurt.

Then Jake returns to Empire to settle his father’s estate.

Suddenly, staying away from each other is impossible. Every stolen moment makes the attraction harder to resist, and our secret affair only raises the stakes. I’m committed to preserving my family’s vineyard, while Jake is chasing a partnership at one of Toronto’s top firms. Our lives are pulling us in opposite directions, and neither of us is looking for forever.

But somewhere between the laughter, the late-night conversations, and the stolen kisses, this stopped being just a fling. Falling for the enemy was never part of the plan. Yet the more I get to know Jake, the more I wonder if everything I believed about our families—and about him—has been wrong. The only question is whether we’re willing to risk everything for a love neither of us saw coming.

Coming August 24.

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Five star review for Just for Tonight, book three of the Carpe Diem Café series of small town contemporary romances by Deborah Cooke

Just for Tonight has an alternate illustrated cover, too, so you can choose.

Just for Tonight, book three of the Carpe Diem Café series of contemporary romances by Deborah Cooke

Pre-order the ebook with the turquoise cover:

Get your copy August 10 from my online store, Hazel & Honeysuckle Press:

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Get the ebook August 24:

Five star review for Just for Tonight, book three of the Carpe Diem Café series of small town contemporary romances by Deborah Cooke

Jake and Mackenzie’s story will be available in trade paperback with both covers. The book interior will be the same in both editions.

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Five star review for Just for Tonight, book three of the Carpe Diem Café series of small town contemporary romances by Deborah Cooke

Buy the trade paperback with the turquoise cover:

Buy directly from the author and get your book signed
About Me
USA Today bestselling author Deborah Cooke, who also writes as Claire Delacroix

I’m Deborah and I love writing romance novels that blend emotion, humor, and happily-every-after. I’ve been publishing my stories since 1992 and have written as Claire Delacroix (historical and fantasy romance), Claire Cross (time travel romance and romantic comedy) and myself (paranormal romance and contemporary romance). My goal is to keep you turning the pages, no matter which sub-genre you prefer.

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