Sugar and Spice: A Karma Cafe Novella Paperback – October 5, 2012

Take some chocolate add a little magic and watch as the chemistry explodes.Paul Chastain doesn't even dare think about his assistant, Dedra in anyway, but definitely not when they are lustful and inappropriate. Paul struggles with his feelings, but he doesn't want to lose her, so he keeps them tightly reigned. But one thing Paul doesn't know is that Dedra no longer works for him. Dedra sees nothing but bad “karma” with Paul working on a double merger that includes merging his company and personal life and as a result has turned in her resignation.Dedra on the other hand has no problems with admitting she has the hots for her boss. Has for years. Can't blame her for resigning when she finds out about the “double” merger. But no one could predict the help that comes from a witch, some chocolate, a makeover and lustful thoughts.With just one bite of that chocolate sparks, lust, fireworks, you name it – it is going to happen. But then we have the morning after with the “oh no” this isn't going to work Of course you know we are going to have our happy ending.Sugar and Spice is a fun afternoon read. The chemistry between Paul and Dedra is sizzling hot and fun. Who doesn't like a little bit of “magic”and the results.

Sweet and Spicy is the name of a shoe created by the hero's company. He is the typical hunky hero. His personal assistant is his opposite but she is in love with him. He is about to marry the female head of a company that is going to merge with his. She cannot stay and watch him marry another woman.Her friend gives her a makeover and talks her into going for what she wants. If for no other reason that she will have the memories of what could have been if things were different. Little does she know that he also has the hots for her. So, she gets her night. Sparks fly and then she takes off as well. Of course there is a HEA.I thought it was a very entertaining read and I recommend it for a fun, light romance. No bad guys, no adventure, no mystery, just a fun romp with these two. Good read.

This is a wonderful, sultry little story that ends with happily ever after for the protagonists. It starts with tears, and ends with a beginning - although this pair of people are on their way to forever together, there are at least two more pairs to be fixed.Paul has let his company rule his life. Because the people on it want him to be responsible, he has been as irresponsible as possible without hurting his company. But the latest from them is too much: get married, or else. Choice one: lady in chief a good company to merge with. Why not make it a double merger? Other than he hates the idea.His longtime assistant thinks it's so bad, she has decided to leave instead of watching the disaster that will ensue. But she ends up having one last conversation.....And therein hangs the tail. Yummy.

It was a really short and quick read. The story didn't suffer because of the length. From the synopsis it sounded kind of confusing but basically the Karma Café is run by three generations of Karmaski women. The mother is trying to play matchmaker for her daughter to the hero of the story, Paul, but the daughter wants nothing to do with it. Then she notices that one of the regular costumers, Dedra, who is the heroine of the story is secretly in love with her boss, the hero. So she in turns plays matchmaker to Dedra and try to give Dedra her HEA, thus thwarting her mother's own matchmaking. Is it still confusing? Well, just read it yourself. You'll understand what I'm trying to say and you'll like it as well.

Oh my...I have found another little series to fall in love with. It's magical, fairy tale-esque, and sweet. Weber's Sugar and Spice had everything. It's a great short read, filled with nice little twists and turns. Paul and Dedra were so cute. this novella is quite sexy, with all the elements needed for a good romance. I wish it was longer. There is so much going on, and I want to know more. Paul Chastain finds himself in a situation that requires him to give up his playboy ways to retain control of his family business. Little did he know that his little assistant, Dedra Hanson, whom he depended on for everything, would throw a curveball his way. Weber's secondary characters were intriguing, especially Anja Karmanski. The secondary storyline of Peter Chastain, Paul's brother, and Sylvia Bittle is one I want to know more about too. I can't wait to see what happens in the next set of novellas. I need to find them now. I really enjoyed this Cinderella story. It's not your momma's fairy tale :)

This was a fun read. A little bit of magic, a touch of Cinderella and a lot of hot and sexy loving between two people who had worked together for several years.Paul Chastain and his personal assistant, Dedra had worked together side by side for several years. They worked well together; but it was all about to change. Paul was being forced by his board of directors to settle down and become respectable. He thought he could do it with another company's president by merging both their business and their personal lives.Dedra knew that she had a crush on her boss or was it more? She also knew that after he got married that she would have to leave. She couldn't continue to work there for him when he was married to some one else.With a little help from Anja, some new lingerie and a little magic they will both get their happily ever after.

This is a fun, quirky and sweetly thrilling romantic adventure filled with love, passion, magic and family. I so want to have a meal at the Karma Cafe... the treats sound so decadent!Dedra Hanson is a sexy, curvy and sassy administrative assistant with a crush on her uber sexy boss that is about to be married for a business merger.. (no way is she sticking around for that) Playboy CEO Paul Chastain has the best assistant in the world if only he can keep his thoughts about her out of the gutter and save his family company.. Loved the chemistry and emotionally engaging drama between them. Adored the Karmanski women and their magical assistance.

A lovely novella which did exactly what author hoped to accomplish - made me as a reader interested in reading more of this series. I love anything to do with cooking, and the premise of three witches cooking delicious food while helping their customers find love... well, I was hooked. Recommended!

Short story about 80 pages. Its ok but not my cup of tea as not into magic or the 3 women who are drawn like the 3 witches around the cauldron in Macbeth.