Love On Anchor Island: An Anchor Island Novel

happy, and I’m home. Thank you. No one has ever given me anything this good.”
He closed the gap between them and pulled her close. “You deserve it, Roxie. You deserve everything.”
Ear pressed against his chest, she said, “I never expected to fall in love on Anchor Island.” Roxie squeezed him tighter before pressing her chin against his sternum. “But I’m so glad I did.”
The look in his eyes told her the feeling was mutual. “So am I.”
Thank you for reading Love On Anchor Island! I hope you enjoyed this visit to my fictitious little Outer Banks island. If you’re interested in reading Nick and Lauren’s story (the dueling chefs!) then don’t forget to pre-order In Over Her Head, coming Feb 2021.
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Love is on the menu when two chefs heat up the kitchen—and each other—in this newest addition to the Anchor Island series.
Chef Lauren Riley has one philosophy—never depend on anyone. A loner and a perfectionist, she’s on Anchor Island to turn Pilar’s into the best restaurant in the Outer Banks, not to make friends. But despite her cold demeanor, the locals refuse to take the hint, and she soon learns the meaning of a found family.
Nick Stamatis did his time in fancy kitchens but his laid-back life as head cook of Dempsey's Bar & Grill, the most popular eatery on Anchor island, suits him just fine. Despite his playboy reputation, he’s a family man at heart. But if history repeats, he isn’t likely to live long enough to have one of his own.
When Nick sticks his nose into Lauren’s business, she tells him exactly where to go, but it isn’t long before the realization dawns—she needs his help. As he teaches her the ropes of running her own kitchen, sparks ignite, and soon they’re stirring up more than either expected.
But can two people who have sworn off love really make it work? Or will Lauren’s past, and Nick’s unknown future, keep this cautious couple from finding their happily ever after?
Pre-order now to reserve your copy and see just how far two chefs will go to keep from getting burned.

Acknowledgments
Thank you to Kimberly Dawn for coming through in the clutch once again on the editing front. That said, I am solely responsible for the content of this book so any mistakes or errors are mine alone.
Anchor Island is affectionately based on the very real Ocracoke Island at the base of the Outer Banks in North Carolina. This story takes place after the island has been hit hard by a hurricane, and that’s exactly what happened to Ocracoke in 2018. If you read these books and wish you could visit Anchor Island, I highly suggest booking a trip to Ocracoke. You’ll find the lighthouse, the Blackbeard museum, and even Dempsey’s Bar & Grill, though in real life it’s called Howard’s Pub. If you do venture onto the island, I hope you’ll send me pictures of your adventures!


About the Author
Terri Osburn writes contemporary romance with heart, hope, and lots of humor. After landing on the bestseller lists with her Anchor Island Series, she moved on to the Ardent Springs series, which earned her a Book Buyers Best award in 2016. Terri’s work has been translated into six languages, and has sold more than one and a half million copies worldwide. She resides in middle Tennessee with four frisky felines and two high-maintenance terrier mixes. Learn more about this author and her books at www.terriosburn.com. Or check out her Facebook page at www.facebook.com/TerriOsburnAuthor.