It all seems simple enough—Ukrainian immigrant Nadja Petrov is determined to hold on to her thriving new coffee shop, Nadja’s Literary Cappuccino, and Java Beans District Rep Kevin Langley is equally determined to move into her North Iowa town with a franchise and run her out of business. He scopes her out, she keeps a watchful eye on him, and the sparring begins. But there are other players involved, and the web of intrigue soon threatens Nadja, her shop, and her aunt as well as Kevin, his potential franchise, and his son. Within this cauldron simmers a sexual attraction between Nadja and Kevin that catapults them to overcome their fears of intimacy and commitment. Their lovemaking is tender and raw. Their love is nearly lost in tragedy—can it survive doubts, fire, and even a death?
Competition and enemies loom over Nadja and her coffee shop but not even death will make her sell. Ukrainian immigrant Nadja Petrov loves her coffee shop and so do her patrons. When an industry giant’s rep makes his plans known to move in on her small business, to run her out of town, she fights fire with fire. It doesn’t matter that the rep is hotter than espresso on a cold night. She refuses to give him the satisfaction. As these two rivals spar, other enemies invade their turf and what was a small town turns into a deadly game of cat and mouse. Unable to deny their attraction, Nadja and Kevin explore each other’s bodies. It’ll take a powder keg for them to overcome their relationship fears but will it be enough?
I am Not for Sale is one hot romantic suspense I couldn’t stop reading. I connected with Nadja right away. She’s such a wonderful heroine, I enjoyed living in her shoes, at least for a little while. The sparring between the hero and heroine is one of my favorite parts in I am Not for Sale. Adriana Kraft is such a gifted erotic romantic suspense writer, I know whenever I read one of her books, it’s going to be a thriller read. I am Not for Sale is no different. The plot is the perfect blend of blistering hot romance and suspense. Adriana Kraft slowly builds the intrigue while making your heart race to the conclusion. There are plenty of twists in this story, some I didn’t anticipate. The romance is so hot, you may have to call the fire department. But it’s the character development throughout I am Not for Sale which makes this such an incredible story. If you love your romantic suspense five flames or higher, pick up I am Not for Sale. If you’re looking for an escape, pick up I am Not for Sale. Highly recommend!