Item: The Scent of a Man
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The Scent of a Man by Miriam Newman, Jae El Foster, Jennifer Patricia O’Keeffe, Kristie Ahlers | Review

A book blog tour from Goddess Fish Promotions.

Thank you to the authors, publisher, and Marianne & Judy at Goddess Fish for providing me the information for this tour.

The Scent of a Man by Miriam Newman, Jae El Foster, Jennifer Patricia O'Keeffe, Kristi Ahlers
Published by DCL Publications on 02/02/2021
Genres: Contempoary Romance, Fiction, Romance, Romantic Comedy
Format: eBook, Paperback
Pages: 262

Warm your heart, put a smile on your face, and get ready for a bellyful of laughs with this collection of four original romantic comedies. Featuring laugh-out-loud tales by some of today's most talented authors, 'The Scent of a Man' will pull you into the world of true love and the antics and misadventures that it takes to find it.

Your cure for the doldrums and tribulations of the real world awaits in this shining collection of PG-13 short stories of lively, eclectic, and humorous proportions. Remember, there is no greater scent than the scent of a man, so settle back, get comfortable, and take a nice, deep whiff of hilarity.

Love Cabin by Miriam Newman - He thinks she's a snob. She thinks he hates women. It's going to take a lot to work this out.

Exiled to Love by Jae El Foster - An exiled witch must learn to live without her powers, but will she risk losing everything to save a mortal's life?

The Scent of a Man by Jennifer Patricia O'Keeffe - An injured woman must endure homecare with the aid of a handsome man that threatens to win her heart.

The Scent of You by Kristi Ahlers - A woman, terrified of flying, boards a plane at her brother's beckoning. Can a first-class surprise shake her from her nervous angst?

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‘The Scent of You’ by Kristi Ahlers – Excerpt

Arden smiled at the man beside her. The man who managed to become so very important to her in less than eight hours. A man she was going to have to walk away from. Her throat tightened, but she refused to cry.

“So, what’s your favorite color,” Cade asked as he soothed her with his attentions.

“Purple.”

“Favorite food?”

“Depends on the moment. I love sushi. Anything with lobster in it. Hmmm, brie cheese, but it has to be melted and super gooey. I love a good burger, but it has to be good, not some chain restaurant’s idea of a burger.”

“Nice.” Cade smiled. “What is your favorite season?”

“I guess I like paprika if it’s not used too much. Does vanilla count as a spice? I really love vanilla. I have to admit I’m not a spicy spice kinda girl.”

The guys all laughed softly.

“No, baby, what season like spring or summer.” Cade brushed a strand of hair off her face.

Arden willed the world to just open up and swallow her. Of course, that’s what he meant. Because who talks about spices in a kitchen cabinet as a form of getting to know a person. Unless, of course, they were talking to a chef, which, she wasn’t. Yeah, she was a bright one all right.

“Hey, did we lose you?” Cade asked.

“No, I couldn’t be that lucky after being such a dork.”

“Hey, none of that. Easy mistake. So…what’s your favorite season?”

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My thoughts on The Scent of a Man by Miriam Newman, Jae El Foster, Jennifer Patricia O’Keeffe, Kristie Ahlers

The Scent of a Man is an anthology of four unique books that share a small theme of the scent of the male love interest. I’ve never thought too much about how much smells play into a connection between people.

The four stories are enjoyable, especially if you love a quick read to finish in one sitting. I would love to see each one receive the full treatment from their respective authors. I think they could hold their own as a novella or even a full novel.

Love Cabin by Miriam Newman was probably my favorite, and it was also the longest. This might have influenced my thoughts. I loved the grumpy neighbor to love interest trope. It was thoroughly entertaining. Marjorie is a bit down in the dumps and on her luck after a divorce. Enter neighbor Jack, who helps her bury her cat, Jack. The double name sounds confusing, but it works well. The small community vibe is delightful, and I enjoyed the barn-raising and the descriptions of food. There is a lot of food and muscles in this book.

Exiled to Love by Jae El Foster is a fun tale that reminded me of a Bewitched meets klutzy rom/com sweetheart. For a witch to be exiled without her powers was a rude awakening for Donna. Luckily, she meets her hunky neighbor Devon who helps her with everything from finding a latte to finding a job. Light fun.

The Scent of a Man by Jennifer Patricia O’Keefe is so entertaining with its heroine, who is the biggest klutz around. Trust Beth to run into her true love while concussing herself walking into a pole after nearly being run over in the street. This book is set in the Disco era, so it has a fun late 70s vibe.

The Scent of You by Kristi Ahlers is a book I think needs fleshed out a bit more. It had the potential to really captivate but was just too short for me. It should have mass-appeal, though, as the trope of love at first sight (or stumble) with your favorite rockstar is a winner. The band members are so fun; I think they could each carry their own story, while Arden and Cade star in this tale. Arden is another clumsy girl that we can all relate to.

I recommend this book to all lovers of romantic comedies. Let me know which is your favorite story in this book.

I received a copy of the book for the tour. This review is my honest, unbiased opinion.

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The Scent of a Man by Miriam Newman, Jae El Foster, Jennifer Patricia O’Keeffe, Kristie Ahlers

About Jae El Foster

When the muses speak, Jae El Foster writes, and he has been doing so for nearly twenty years, tackling some of the most intriguing genres out there.

Delivering fresh, incomparable tales of horror, science fiction, and romance - sweet or spicy - he pens with seasoned skill the tales that his muses deliver to him.

His bestselling works include such titles as ‘Restless,’ ‘Beauty Within,’ ‘Where the Demon Is,’ and ‘Only at Christmas.’

About Jennifer Patricia O'Keeffe

Jennifer Patricia O'Keeffe is an author of romantic comedy and anything quirky.

She resides in Tennessee, just outside of Nashville where she shares a home with her cats.

Ms. O'Keeffe loves to make the world laugh and to find humor and love in the least likely of places.

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About Kristi Ahlers

Kristi Ahlers is a California girl! She grew up in Northern California in a small city called Yuba City. Since then she's lived in Brussels, Belgium, and England along with a myriad of other locations.

A former flight attendant, she was able to continue to feed her love of travel. This has greatly influenced her writing, allowing her to pen stories about places she's managed to visit and things she's experienced.

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About Miriam Newman

Fantasy poetry driven by myths and legends has been my passion for as long as I can remember. I was published in poetry before catching the romance writing bug. I bring that background to my writing along with a lifelong addiction to horses, an 18-year career in various areas of psychiatric social services, and many trips to Ireland, where I nurture my muse.

My published works range from contemporary fantasy romance to fantasy historical, futuristic, science fiction, and historical romance.

Currently, I live in rural Pennsylvania with a “motley crew” of rescue animals.

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