Karen’s Killer Fixin’s **AUTHOR SPECIAL** with LEXI LAWTON!

Welcome to my Friday bonus feature called Karen’s Killer Fixin’s **Author Special**!! Today, in lieu of one of my own recipes, I’m going to introduce you to a new author who will share one of her favorite recipes. Not only will you and I occasionally learn how to make something new and delicious, but we’ll get a chance to check out some wonderful authors. Introducing author, LEXI LAWTON, and her favorite recipe for SUPER SIMPLE FRUIT COBBLER-CAKE!

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OBLIGATION
Harmony Falls University Series Book 1
BY LEXI LAWTON

Blurb

She’s obligated to him — she’s obsessed with another.

When Carissa Jordan met Danny Greene during her freshman year of college, she thought she’d found “the one.” But after suffering a shared loss, their relationship takes a nosedive. Angry and grief-ridden, Danny finds comfort in other women while becoming emotionally abusive toward Carissa. Riddled with guilt for what happened early in their relationship, Carissa feels obligated to Danny.

As their relationship continues to deteriorate, Carissa buries herself in college classes and pledging a sorority, where she meets the sexy and charming Bradley Moore. He’s everything Carissa didn’t know she deserved—and Bradley has his sights set on winning Carissa’s heart. But will her misplaced obligation to Danny prevent her from giving in to her intense feelings for Bradley?

OBLIGATION
Harmony Falls University Series Book 1
BY LEXI LAWTON

Excerpt

A large hand covered hers, and she went to pull away when her gaze snagged on the one thing she’d been searching for all night—in the space between his thumb and forefinger was a small, black X. She nearly hooted with excitement.

“So, you’re one of the lucky chosen ones, huh?” She grabbed his hand before he could get away and ran her thumb over the X.

“Chosen, yes. Lucky? Guess that’s still waiting to be determined.” His voice was deep and silky smooth but also raspy like velvet.

Carissa had never heard such a sexy voice before. Slowly, she tore her gaze from his hand to look at the guy it belonged to, and she nearly stumbled backward. Icy blue-gray eyes framed by thick, long, black lashes studied her with interest. His full, plump lips were turned up at the corners, accentuating his high cheekbones.

“You looking for a third hand, or can I have mine back?” he asked, a teasing lilt to this tone.

Flames of embarrassment licked up Carissa’s neck and erupted on her face. “Sorry.” She quickly dropped his hand. “I was, um, just… air.” She mentally scolded herself and shook her head. “I was headed outside for some air.”

“Me too.” He opened the door and nodded for her to go first.

Swallowing the lump in her throat, she stepped out onto the porch. A group of people stood at one end, laughing and talking loudly, but the opposite end of the porch was empty. She made a beeline for the railing.

Her heart was racing, and even though a cool breeze blew across her skin, she was still much too hot. Resting her arms on the railing, she leaned against it and blew out a breath. A second later, the guy stood facing her, one arm propped on the railing. He didn’t speak right away, and neither did she.

What was she supposed to say? Hey, you’re super sexy. Can I take a picture of me kissing you? She rolled her eyes at how stupid that sounded. For all she knew, he’d already been found and kissed by one of the other pledges.

“You go to school here?” he asked.

“Yes. You?”

He nodded. “This your house?” He jutted his chin toward the side of the house.

“Not yet.” She turned so she was facing him, too, and reminded herself that this task was about talking to people, creating a meaningful connection, and keeping poised while in a stressful and awkward situation. She could totally do this.

“Not yet?” He raised a brow. “You’re a pledge?”

“Yep.” She held out her arms. “I’m one of the guests of honor at this party.”

“Well then, I guess I am lucky.” He winked, and a shiver shot down her back.

“Oh, I’m sure you are. I bet a lot of the other pledges have already kissed you.”

His grin was both wicked and playful. “They’ve certainly tried. But, see, I was told not to be easy, so…” He lifted one shoulder in a lazy shrug. That simple action should not be as hot as he made it seem.

“Wait.” Her lips twitched with a smile. “You’re telling me you’ve turned down some of the other pledges?” She’d seen her pledge class, and every single one of those girls were beautiful in different ways. What kind of guy would say no to any of them?

“Mm-hmm.” He ran his tongue over his bottom lip, and her gaze was drawn to his mouth. “What can I say? I’m not easy.”

She laughed. “No? Then why did you agree to pimp yourself out tonight?”

He tilted his head, his eyes dancing with delight. “Did you just call me a prostitute?”

“If the shoe fits…”

“Wow.” He laughed. “Well, I’m not easy, nor am I prostitute.”

“So you just like cheap thrills?”

He leaned closer, and while she knew she should move back, to keep as much distance between them as possible, she didn’t. She remained in place, riveted by his unique eye color, and, truth be told, she was dying to know what he’d say next.

“There’s nothing cheap about me, sweetheart.”

For the first time since they started talking, she detected the hint of a southern accent. And then, out of nowhere, she began to picture him in tight jeans, held on his hips with a belt, shirtless, black cowboy hat propped on his head… she snapped herself out of the daydream and refocused on him.

He was right that he wasn’t cheap. In fact, she’d guess his designer clothes probably cost more than hers. A gold rope chain hung around his neck, and a diamond-encrusted, white gold ring encircled his right ring finger. A Cartier watch adorned his wrist, and the only reason she knew that was because her father owned a Cartier watch, too.

She cleared her throat. “So, what does a girl have to do to get you to kiss her?”

OBSESSION
Harmony Falls University Series Book 2
BY LEXI LAWTON

Blurb

Don’t miss the explosive conclusion to Carissa’s story!

When Carissa Jordan and her long-time boyfriend break up, Danny heads home to visit his injured father, and she takes full advantage of his absence by using her newfound freedom to explore her growing feelings for the sexy, rich Bradley Moore—a co-ed she’d met during a sorority party. The two agree to a trial run, and she heads to Texas with him to attend an exclusive, black-tie fundraiser. She quickly learns he’s everything she’s ever wanted, and she decides he’s the one she wants.

Too bad for her, Danny isn’t willing to let her go so easily. During her weekend away, Danny blows up her phone with increasingly threatening messages. Carissa goes to extreme lengths to ignore Danny, but he won’t give up. Eventually, he finds her and kidnaps her, forcing her to talk to him about their relationship. Terrified, she tells him whatever he wants to hear, but his obsession turns dangerous, and she’ll end up paying the price for not choosing him.

About Author Lexi Lawton…

Lexi Lawton is a multi-genre published author and an avid reader with eclectic tastes that range from the tame to the taboo. She currently lives in Michigan with her husband, four (of five) kids, four pit bulls, and seven cats. When she’s not busy writing romance novels that leave readers swooning, she’s spending time with her family, working out, or binge watching Netflix. And sometimes, she’ll even play golf with her husband, even though she totally sucks at it.

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Links to Lexi’s website, blog, books, #ad etc.:

Amazon/Obligation: https://amzn.to/3LVNrke

Amazon/Obsession: https://amzn.to/3lOF6Ew

To learn more about Lexi or to find links to her other published works, please visit her website:
www.lexilawtonauthor.weebly.com

I hope you enjoy the recipe Lexi is sharing today on Karen’s Killer Fixin’s. Happy Eating!

Karen

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SUPER SIMPLE FRUIT COBBLER-CAKE

Ingredients:

1 cup sugar
1 cup self-rising flour
1/4 stick of butter (no margarine!)
1 cup whole milk
Fruit of choice or chocolate chips
Cool Whip (optional)

Directions: 

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Put 1/4 stick butter in a bread loaf pan and put in oven to melt.
3. Add sugar, self-rising flour, and milk into a large bowl and whisk until well mixed.
4. Stir in fruit (I find using canned fruit works best, especially sliced peaches and diced pineapple. If you’d prefer blueberries using fresh is optimal.)
5. Pour everything into the bread loaf pan.
6. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour until golden brown and cake pulls from the sides of the pan.
7. Let cool for 30 minutes.
8. Cut into slices, top with Cool Whip, and enjoy!

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Thanks, Lexi, for sharing your story with us!

Don’t miss the chance to read this book!