Karen’s Killer Fixin’s **AUTHOR SPECIAL** with SAMARA DEV!
Welcome to my Friday bonus feature called Karen’s Killer Fixin’s **Author Special**!! Today, instead of one of my recipes, I will introduce you to a new author who will share a favorite recipe. Not only will you and I occasionally learn how to make something new and delicious, but we’ll also get a chance to check out some fantastic authors. Introducing author SAMARA DEV and her favorite recipe for BUCKWHEAT PASTA!
DARKER THAN DESIRE
Contemporary Romance
BY SAMARA DEV
Blurb
Rashida married Khaled al Hasiqi to get out of her country and save her brother. But the plan backfired when she began to fall for Khaled. She found he was nothing but a playboy who had married her to save his reputation as a high placed diplomat. Desperate to escape him, she left him.
But now Khaled has found her. She cannot keep running away from him, especially when he holds the key to her brother’s safe return. Torn between staying and leaving, she finds the magnetic attraction he held for her rearing up again.
Across Parisian avenues and Icelandic seas, she accompanies Khaled, held silent by her deceit, yet swept away by the passion only Khaled can ignite inside her. The truth will be out one day and surely when Khaled knew everything, he would never forgive her.
Then she realizes she is trapped and not just by Khaled’s alluring handcuffs…
DARKER THAN DESIRE
Contemporary Romance
BY SAMARA DEV
Excerpt
He reached out and brushed a strand of hair from her cheek with a careless flick of his finger. ‘Did you think I would not try to trace you, my dear or did you think I would not have the means?’
The touch, as light as it was, wasn’t lost on her. She didn’t betray by a flicker of an eyelid but he knew she felt it. Knew because he felt it too and electricity like that couldn’t be generated by a single potential. Her soft blow of breath hit him almost as much as the contact. Her skin felt soft, like live silk and he felt like forgetting everything to indulge his relief on finding her. And because he felt like that, it brought up anger. She hadn’t cared, hadn’t hesitated in deceiving him…
A man, she had implied. The very thought made him seethe with raw fury, but what other explanation was there? He had mocked at her statement because he genuinely didn’t believe she could think of having another lover, let alone take one. Things had been too good with them. Much. Too. Good.
About Author Samara Dev…
Samara Dev is an Indian origin romance author. She grew interested in writing romance through being a voracious reader. One day she thought she would write a book and began to pen a story. What came out surprised her since it was so different from her own experiences. Since then she loves to weave other worlds. She writes romance with a global feel. Bitten by the travel bug, she sometimes explores exotic locales in her books. Her other
interests include reading about medicine and nutrition.
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Links to Samara’s website, blog, books, #ad, etc.:
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NPSTVN1
Readers can send their feedback and get in touch with Samara
via Twitter @samaradevauthor or email her at
samaradevauthor@gmail.com
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I hope you enjoy Samara’s favorite recipe on Karen’s Killer Fixin’s today. Happy Eating!
Karen
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BUCKWHEAT PASTA
NOTE FROM SAMARA: This fusion dish combines the nutty profile of buckwheat pasta with a light Indian tempering. Buckwheat is a mineral-rich seed that is naturally gluten-free and high in rutin, a phytonutrient known to support circulation and joint health.
I add a personal touch of broccoli and carrots, finishing it with oregano, as I prefer this nutritional balance for supporting my joints.
Ingredients
* Buckwheat Pasta: 200g (cooked al dente)
* Veggies: 1 cup broccoli florets, ½ cup sliced carrots
* Aromatics: 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
* Base: 2 tbsp olive oil or ghee, salt to taste
* Spices: ½ tsp turmeric and a pinch of black pepper
* The Finish: Dried oregano
Steps
1. Boil: Cook buckwheat pasta in salted water and drain.
2. Aromatics: Heat oil or ghee and sauté ginger-garlic paste until fragrant.
3. Veggies: Add carrots and broccoli; sauté until tender-crisp.
4. Season: Stir in salt, turmeric, and pepper.
5. Toss: Mix in the cooked pasta gently to coat.
6. Garnish: Finish with a sprinkle of oregano.
I hope you like it.
Happy Reading!
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Welcome to Karen’s Killer Fixin’s, Samara. What a GORGEOUS cover! I love it. The story sounds intriguing, too. Can’t wait to read it. Thanks for sharing your book with us today!
Thanks for sharing an excerpt of your book, which sounds really good. The recipe too.
I didn’t know there was such a thing as buckwheat pasta. I’ve had buckwheat pancakes though.
Hi, you book sounds intriguing and I love your book cover, it is Beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing the excerpt. Your Buckwheat pasta sounds delicious, thank you for sharing your recipe. Have a great weekend.