“...a delicious smorgasbord of romance and second chances.”   - Vickie McDonough, Women on Writing

Stubbornly self-reliant Mary Beth Kendrick needs financial backing to keep her catering business cooking. A looming corporate buyout forces her to accept help from Tom Sackett, the man who once broke her heart. Though Tom’s betrayal left Mary Beth distrustful of men, she swallows her pride for the sake of the company she created.

Unable to forget Mary Beth, Tom sets out to win her forgiveness. Through their shared business interests, he realizes he needs the proud, beautiful Mary Beth in his life. Can he convince her to give him another chance?

Grateful for Tom’s support but unwilling to trust him, Mary Beth vows to keep their relationship business-only. But his attentiveness starts to melt her icy resolve and shows her the caring, sensitive man Tom has become.

Can Mary Beth break free of the past and learn to love and trust again?

Carolyn Matkowsky credits her love of romance to the romantic comedies she watched on late night TV while growing up. She began writing love stories in her head as a teen.

After years in the corporate world, she decided to pursue her dream of becoming an author. She joined Romance Writers of America and honed her craft by putting her stories on paper.

Carolyn lives in Delaware with her husband, her son, and a scruffy old cat.

A Catered Affair is her first novel for AVALON.