From author Anika Jade comes the sizzling second installment in the Miklos Crime Family series, where danger meets delicious, and redemption comes with a side of romance...

Love was never on the menu for Chef Thandiwe Bakari. After escaping an abusive marriage in Nairobi, she built her Charleston restaurant into a sanctuary where broken pieces become beautiful fusion cuisine. Her kitchen is her kingdom, her recipes are her weapons, and her past is firmly behind her—until Ciprian Miklos walks in.

Recently released from Russia's notorious Black Dolphin prison, Ciprian is a man with shadows in his eyes and danger in his blood. His only mission: protecting his family's empire while rebuilding a relationship with his son. Romance is the last thing he needs—especially with a woman whose kitchen knives are as sharp as her tongue.

But when old enemies resurface threatening everything they love, Thandiwe and Ciprian discover that the perfect recipe for survival might just be each other. As their worlds collide in a symphony of spice and steel, they must decide if their growing love is worth the risk of combining their dangerous ingredients.

With a vengeful ex-husband lurking in the shadows, a former prison guard plotting revenge, and family legacies on the line, Thandiwe and Ciprian must learn to trust not just in love, but in their own strength to create something new from their broken pieces.

Set in the steamy heart of Charleston's culinary scene, SPICED WITH LOVE serves up a passionate tale of redemption, family, and the healing power of perfectly paired flavors. This standalone romance features appearances by beloved characters from CRITICAL CARE while introducing readers to a love story that burns hotter than Thandiwe's signature vindaloo.

Content Warning: Contains scenes of culinary excellence, steamy kitchen encounters, and enough food metaphors to fill a cookbook. May cause intense cravings for fusion cuisine and dangerous men who know their way around a spice rack.

Perfect for fans of:

• Culinary romance
• Mafia love stories
• Second chance romance
• Found family themes
• Redemption arcs
• Multicultural romance
• Strong female leads
• Protective alpha heroes with hidden depths

Don't miss this deliciously dangerous addition to the Miklos Crime Family series, where love is always the secret ingredient to survival.