“A sizzling blend of passion, betrayal, and international intrigue, Kat’s Secret Recipe whisks readers through a whirlwind of romance, murder, gourmet innovation—and espionage. Nancy Townsend serves up a deliciously addictive tale of love, loss, and second chances that will leave you craving the next installment.””
“Smart, sexy, and utterly unputdownable—Kat’s Secret Recipe is a masterclass in romantic suspense. With unforgettable characters, razor-sharp twists, and heart-pounding stakes, Nancy Townsend stirs up a story that’s equal parts heat and heart. This is the start of something big.”
A single kiss sets off a chain reaction of betrayal, murder, espionage—and a food empire built on secrets.
Kat and Alex have danced around desire for years. But one night in Tacoma, it all ignites. By morning, nothing will ever be the same.
Back home, chaos explodes. Alex’s wife is miraculously pregnant after years of secondary infertility. Kat’s new husband—a beloved cop—is murdered. And Alex is the prime suspect.
As celebrity attorney Frank Fletcher fights to clear his name, Kat launches a bold new culinary venture fueled by her late husband’s life insurance and one electrifying idea: a forgotten centuries-old cuisine that could change today’s food industry forever.
But passion and danger don’t stay buried. After a whirlwind wedding in Tuscany, billionaire Carl Treadwell recruits Alex for a covert team of civilian operatives. His first mission? Infiltrate a terrorist ring in Algeria. His biggest threat? Agatha—an irresistible double agent who doesn’t care who she destroys.
Meanwhile, back home, disaster strikes again. A devastating medical error leaves Alex’s daughters motherless, and the baby in the NICU might not even be his. As custody battles, family betrayals, and deadly secrets unfold, Kat and Alex must face the unthinkable.
Then Kat is arrested for her husband’s murder.
Alex learns the truth about his own father.
And Carl Treadwell calls with a new mission that could shatter everything.
It’s a battle for survival.
ABOUT
THE
AUTHOR
Nancy Townsend is the author of the Carl Treadwell Series—an emotionally rich, fast-paced collection of novels that blend romance, espionage, and suspense. At the center of each story is a strong, complex heroine whose life is upended by secrets, danger, and the mysterious presence of Carl Treadwell—a man who appears across generations, beloved by some, despised by others.
Nancy holds an English Writing degree and studied novel writing at the prestigious Writing Institute at Sarah Lawrence College. Before becoming a novelist, she spent her career as a marketing and public relations copywriter, helping small businesses, professionals, and political figures craft compelling stories of their own.
She’s been married for over 30 years, has two adult children, and lives in Glen Cove, New York—where her eighth-generation grandmother (yes, the ghost who appears in her books!) helped found the city back in 1668.
Coming Soon:
Harlem Heyday
On the horizon:
• Topless In Nashville
• Snow Madness
• The Man Between Us
• Mayhem At The Castle
• Your Inner Joy